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The Undiscovered Sound is a weekly radio show hosted by musician and A&R Rep Jeff Motekaitis on idobi radio along side great shows like "Mike Herera's Punk Rock Hour with Mike from MXPX", "Man Of The Hour" with Seb from Simple Plan, Gone Fishkin with Mike Fishkin , Anti-Flag's "ANTI Cast" and many more!
Dive into almost an hour of 10+ new bands in Pop-Punk and Rock from all around the world both unsigned and signed!
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Rock
Stalwart Detroit Rockers Kaleido have been pounding away as an independent Rock band for the last 6 years, releasing 2 EPs and an album independently, while touring constantly. They’ve opened for notable bands like Seether, Halestorm, Rob Zombie and Evanescence; and they kicked off 2018 with two performances on the Shiprocked cruise.
Rock
Southern California rockers Them Evils have started off fast and are accelerating rapidly. The band have caught the ear of no less an icon than Zakk Wylde, who had them open for Zakk Sabbath in 2017. They’ve toured with The Pretty Reckless and Alter Bridge; they have hit the stage at some of the biggest Rock festivals in the US – including Louder Than Life, High Elevation, and Aftershock.
Pop - Rock - Active Rock
Los Angeles by way of London Alternative Band Charming Liars have been building steadily since their inception. The band has been endorsed by no less an icon than Sir Elton John, who has featured the band’s songs on his Apple Music “Rocket Hour” radio show. They have toured with a diverse array of acts such as Jane’s Addiction, Night Riots, New Politics, Dorothy and You Me at Six.
Active Rock
The Dallas Texas based band, Messer is following up on the success of their first single “Make This Life”, which reached #25 on the Active Rock radio charts – the only truly independent act to do so thus far in 2018
Active Rock
This week on The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff is joined by Crispin – Lead singer from The Veer Union to discuss the new record which comes out August 31st through Rock Shop Entertainment. The Band will be supporting the release on the “Resurrection Tour” Starting Tonight, August 30th with Puddle Of Mudd, Saliva, Tantric and Shallow Side.
Active Rock
Blending alternative hard rock with the rhythmic and uncompromising intensity of metal, Los Angeles-based Zero Theorem has drawn comparisons to Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch, and Tool. Their 1st single “Area” steadily climbed the Active Rock radio charts and peaked at #27.
Pop Punk - Russia
On this weeks episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you new music from My Favorite Fault, Twice On Tuesday, and New tracks from Indie Vision Music!
Pop Punk - Italy
On this weeks episode of THE UNDISCOVERED SOUND, Jeff brings you new music from melody Fall, Out Of My Way, and more tracks from Tracks you might have missed v3!
Festival
On this weeks episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff previews bands from Pop Punk Pile Up, New singles from Indie Vision Music, and previews tracks from Thumbhole Records Tracks You Might Have Missed Volume 3!
Contest
Enter to win 2 weekend Pop Punk Pile Up passes to see Sweet Little Machine + Merch Giveaway!
Compilation
On this week’s episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff spins tracks from “Punk Aid Vol. 1” put out by “Chorus Of One Records“, and Jeff also introduces you to bands like American Secrets, Messer, Zero Theorem and many more!
NEWS: Joyous Wolf Signs to Atlantic Records / Road Runner
NEWS
Congrats to our good friends in Joyous Wolf on signing to Atlantic Records / Road Runner! We featured them before they got signed and gave Singer Nick Reese his first radio interview! We knew these guys would break through fast and we are very excited to see them grow even more!
Pop Punk - Skate Punk
On this weeks episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff speaks with Victory Kid and premiers a new single! Music is also featured by Forgetting Yesterday, Wave break, The Playbook and more!
Pop Punk Comilation
On the 28th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff spins a few tracks off Volume 1 and 2 of Tracks You Might Have Missed put out by Thumbhole Records. Music is also featured by Chief State, Bedroom Talk, Adversity and more!
Rock
On the 27th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff speaks with Jake from Of Limbo about touring with Joyous Wolf & Adelitas Way, and discuss the new record “Nicotine”.
Active Rock / Metal
On the 26th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff is joined by RJ & Mark from Orchards to discuss their new EP “IDLE“. Music is featured by Sweet Little Machine, Locals Only, Homestate, Made For Broadway and more!
Rock
On The 25th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff is joined by Mikaela from Falling Through April to talk about the upcoming release “Zodiac”, Music is also featured by Wave Break, Till I Fall, Upside Down, and much more!
rock
On the 24th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff is joined by Andrew from The Stir to talk about touring with Fozzy, Gemini Syndrome, and new record! Music is also featured by Lightscape, Available At The Counter, Rain Check and many more!
BIG ATLANTIC
Rock
On the 23rd Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff is joined by Lee Caruso Jr from the Pittsburgh based Rock band Big Atlantic featuring music from Capstan, Palisades, Gold Route and More!
Interview
On Episode 22 of The Undiscovered Sound, Nick Reese from Joyous Wolf calls in to talk about performances at Sonic Boom, Rock Allegiance, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock festivals, including hang outs with Corey Taylor (Stone Sour / Slipknot) and Jesse Hughes (Eagles Of Death Metal) as well as the new record coming out next year! Music from around the world is also featured!
Pop Rock
On the Season 2 Premiere of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff speaks with Caleb from the band Silver Age , Grand Prize Winner in 2017 Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest this year! Jeff & Caleb talk about the contest, how excited they are to work with John Feldmann and much more! New music from around the world is featured as well as the Concert Calendar.
Louder Than Life Ticket Contest
Contest
The Undiscovered Sound is giving away 2 weekend tickets to Louder Than Life!
Ernie Ball PLAY Warped Winner Announced! - SILVER AGE
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Congrats to the guys in SILVER AGE from MI - Winners of the 2017 Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest! They will now head into the studio with multi-platinum producer John Feldmann!
Sirius XM Octane Host
On the 20th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff speaks with Jose Mangin (Heavy Metal Ambassador, Radio Host / Host of this years Carolina Rebellion & Chicago Open Air festivals) about his story, new metal bands, and enjoy music from Kyng, Gemini Syndrome, DED, and more!
Pop Punk
On the 19th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff talks with Baltimore Pop Punk band Face Value about their new release coming out in the fall with Seth Henderson and opening for The Ataris!
Festival
On the 18th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you some great interviews from Chicago Open Air 2017 featuring interviews with Failure Anthem, DED, Avatar & many more!
Festival
On the 17th week of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff previews the 2017 Chicago Open Air festival in Bridgeview IL, July 14th, 15th & 16th featuring Headliners KISS, KORN & OZZY OSBOURNE. Jeff brings you music from new bands Failure Anthem, Hell Or Highwater, Kyng, Ded, and many more!
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On The 16th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you the final round of winners in the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest, A new single from DED , Info on Chicago Open Air, and music from Night Verses, & In Loving Memory.
CONTEST - RETWEET TO WIN 2 TIX TO CHICAGO OPEN AIR 2017!
Contest
Retweet a tweet to win 2 tickets to Chicago Open Air 2017!
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On the 15th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you music from Holding Absence , Sarasen, and talks about Chicago Open Air 2017 Featuring music from DED, and the 3rd round of winners from the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped 2017 are featured!
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On the 14th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you the 2nd round of winners in the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest, a premier from Painting Promises, and music from Palisades, Silent Rival, & Pastimes!
Ernie Ball Play Warped Round 1 Winners
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On the 13th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you the 1st round of winners in the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest, and Music from Orchards, Wither Away & Icaria!
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On the 12th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you more entries from the Ernie Ball Play Warped contest on its last day (may 31st 2017)
Pop Punk
On episode 11 of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you new music from Ten Cents Short, Introduces you to Blacktop Mojo, and more entries from the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest are featured!
Carolina Rebellion Recap 2
Festival
On the 10th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff continues to recap his trip down to North Carolina for Carolina Rebellion. This time hes joined by Seether, & DED! Listen in to hear stories and upcoming tour dates for both bands! Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome also joins the show with a new single! Another round of Ernie Ball PLAY Warped tour is featured as well!
Carolina Rebellion Recap
Festival
On Episode 9 of The Undiscovered Sound, Join Jeff as he recaps the 2017 Carolina Rebellion in Concord NC! Learn about the festival and hear Interviews from bands like Three Days Grace, Citizen Zero, Radkey, Cover Your Tracks, As Lions, & Citizen Zero!
Rock
On Episode 008 Jeff introduces you to a great new rock band from Los Angeles called Joyous Wolf, and brings you a new song from the band Our Last Nite. Jeff also previews the 2017 Carolina Rebellion Festival in Concord NC, featuring music from Nothing More, Starset, Citizen Zero and more!
Rock
On Episode 007 of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff introduces you to more new bands including this weeks featured artist Kaleido! Jeff also brings you new music from A Killers Confession (New Band of Waylon Reavis – Former Mushroomhead Vocalist) , Music from Chrysalis and More bands are featured from the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest!
Active Rock / Metal - UK
On Episode #6 Jeff takes you overseas to introduce you to the band While She Sleeps, New music from Citizen Zero and brings you bands entered into the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest!
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On Episode # 005, Jeff brings you bands entered into the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest!
41 Bands will win a date on the main stage of the 2017 Vans Warped Tour and 1 Lucky band will win the grand prize including a 3 song EP produced by Multi-Platinum Producer
John Feldmann (Blink-182, Beartooth, DED), a $10,000 guitar center shopping spree, and over $20,000 in other prizes!
Pop Punk - Netherlands
On Episode 4 of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff continues to bring you more music from all around the world! On this episode, The Overslept from The Netherlands are featured as well as a few entries from the Ernie Ball PLAY Warped contest!
Metal / Active Rock
On Episode # 3 of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff introduces you to DED, 2 exclusive premier’s from Driveways & Gold Steps, and new music from The UK and South Africa! DED is a new band that is really gaining attention fast! The bands new single ” ANTI EVERYTHING” came out on February 3rd, and was produced by Multi Platinum Producer John Feldmann (Disturbed, Beartooth, Blink-182)
Active Rock
On the 2nd episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Join host Jeff Motekaitis as he introduces you to Everlit, and takes you all around the world, introducing you to new music from Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, and here in the states!
Active Rock / Metal
On the premiere episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Join host Jeff Motekaitis as he brings you bands from all over the world including Gemini Syndrome, Lacey Sturm, and Swimming With Bears, with news on the artists as well as The Undiscovered Sound Concert Calendar.
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