Unknown Mortal Orchestra

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All the way from New Zealand and the USA, we have Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Deep Joy!

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Biography

Unknown Mortal Orchestra is an American and New Zealand rock band composed of singer, guitarist and songwriter Ruban Nielson, bassist Jake Portrait and drummer Riley Geare. The band was started by Nielson (formerly of The Mint Chicks).

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  1. Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    Wed 7 Dec 2011 16:50

    The New Zealand band discuss their sound and the perils of touring

BBC Reviews

  1. II 2013

    Review of II

    Reviewed by Daniel Ross

    A second LP of minimal flab that builds on the positives of its predecessor.

  2. Unknown Mortal Orchestra 2011

    Review of Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    Reviewed by Luke Slater

    A compact and incredibly gratifying introduction to a new lo-fi talent.

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