Unknown Mortal Orchestra needs a new name. After the release of their debut self-titled album in 2011 the band gained an insane amount of attention in the blogosphere — attention that has only increased with the release of their sophomore album II earlier this month. And here I am to further escalate (however insignificant) the attention.
(((Help me influence the increasing irrelevance of their name >> take a listen below.)))
Also, take a listen to Nielson's solo acoustic session at Oregon Public Broadcasting:
Frontman Ruban Nielson grew up in New Zealand but relocated to Portland, OR with his former band The Mint Chicks. After the band broke up, Nielson started writing with Portland-based producer/bassist Jake Portrait and drummer Riley Geare.
[the secret is out boys and it's time to embrace your less-than-hipster status]
I would describe their sound as a late 60's abstract rock with thick bass and refined guitar parts —a mix of Tame Impala and the Black Keys.
(((Help me influence the increasing irrelevance of their name >> take a listen below.)))
Also, take a listen to Nielson's solo acoustic session at Oregon Public Broadcasting:
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