Spotlight: Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Ruban Nielson, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

12-Apr-23 22:00

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Psych rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra are back with their fifth full length release called "V", an album that's inspired by the sounds of West Coast AOR and Hawaiian music while still retaining the band's signature sound that fans adore. We speak to frontman Ruban Nielson to find out the recording process and inspiration behind the new album.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Weekend Run

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - The Beach

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Nadja

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - That Life

Produced by: Othniel Ting, Daryl Ong

Presented by: Othniel Ting, Daryl Ong

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