In a gripping new feature called Undiscovered, Richard explores the world of underground rock music and sheds light on some select samples from various ‘undiscovered’ releases.  Let’s look on, shall we?

Dark, wordy, and theatrical, The Televangelist and the Architect’s sophomore album Diaries of the Intelligentsia is a record loaded with message.  ‘The Unconscious Collective’ shows glimpses of Cursive and Bright Eyes while the lyrics focus on the search for fame and the obsession of belonging through fake rebellion.  Listen!

[mp3] The Televangelist and the Architect - The Unconscious Collective (A Tale from Williamsburg)

Seattle pop band Patience Please are fast, fun, and they are gone before you realized they were there- not that it is a bad thing.  Their five song Parallel Plots EP is a much needed break for any music listener tired of deep, layered ‘art’ music.  The band’s upbeat melodies are happy just to entertain for their short stay, never demanding more than your ears.  You won’t have to sit though any two minute piano intros or wrap your mind around some experimental noise fusion.  Just fast pop with fun male/female vocals.

[mp3]  Patience Please - The Velveteen Rabbit

Tenki is an interesting rock band from Chicago, IL.  Their down and dirty rock swagger is best exemplified on the track ‘Involution’ from their recent EP We’re Not Talking About the Universe, Are We?.  There are jazzy guitars, tumpets, keyboards, and vocalist Jamie Toal shouting over it all.  Try to sit still while listening, it won’t happen.

[mp3] Tenki - Involution