so last fall i was listening to the hype machine in search of something new. last autumn was not a great time for me and yet i found a song that made me happy. that is what i adore so much about music…it has the capacity to alter yer mood. i am sure there is neuroscience behind my claim, but whatever, music blogging is not science.

the song in question is called “buildings” by an artist i had not heard of called unouomedude. i decided to look him up online and found out the band is a one man project who goes by the name Uno Yu-no. then, because i was so pleased by the effect of the music, i wrote him…and he generously wrote me back!

so, the basics, hm? you are from Jacksonville, FLA? how long have you been making music? i am sure the readers would like a short explanation of yer name and how to say it as well.
Well, I’m Uno which is pronounced “yu-no” and my project is called “unouomedude” which is pronounced “you-know-you-owe-me-dude”. I’ve been in Jacksonville, Florida for the last 10 years of my life, and I’ve been making music for the last 6 years of my life.

i’ve read somewhere that your influence for the ep “Marsh” was summer. what about musical influences/favorite artists?
I don’t really have any intentional musical influences. I can hear stuff I’ve probably learned from other musicians in my music sometimes though. One of my vocal styles I’m pretty sure was developed from singing Bear vs. Shark songs. I can’t really think of anything else though. It’s never what everyone else assumes it is. Some of my all time favourite artists are Regina Spektor, Dirty Projectors, and Tegan and Sara. I don’t think I really ever sound much like any of them, but I listen to them more than anyone.

your songs make me happy. they *sound* happy. can you explain that effect to me? (i know it is an abstract question, but i am sincere!)
Haha, I don’t know. I’m happy a lot so I guess most of my songs are happy too. I make songs for myself, and making songs makes me happy, so I don’t write somber stuff too often unless I’m really into it. I usually end up scrapping that stuff though.

do you do visual design as well? your photos at your various websites are very interesting. can you elaborate a little?
Yes I do. It’s my second favourite form of creation behind music. I don’t really do it just for kicks as much anymore, but I like to use it to create visual elements for my music. I get pretty controlling when it comes to that stuff, so I like doing it myself, or with people who’s work I love.

touring any time soon?
I hope to tour soon. I need money for a new computer though. If all goes well I’ll be touring later this year.

what is next for you?
A bunch of stuff I hope. 2010 was the best year of my life so far, and I’m going to try my hardest to make 2011 even better.

oh, and what is your favorite movie? (i am a film nerd too and am just curious :))
This question is always hard for me. I don’t think I really have an all-time favourite movie, but if some one wants to cuddle and watch movies with me, we can watch Brink!, Harriet the Spy, The Mighty, Airborne, Blank Check, or The Paper Brigade.

unouomedude has since been signed to Old Flame Records and his single “Frequency” was released april 19th!

so, let’s have a listen to some singles and a taste of what made me so happy last fall:

and finally, check out this awesome fan vid for Buildings: