THE UNKNOWN NEW  is a Chicago-based ensemble featuring original music by Paul Mutzabaugh – equal parts chamber jazz & instrumental folk.

THREE FLOORS, the brand new album, is now available worldwide. It can be found on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and some other places too.


Recorded/filmed remotely from our Chicagoland homes. Mixed & mastered by Paul Mutzabaugh; video editing by Mike Pinto.


Live at Wire in Berwyn, IL. Filmed, recorded, edited, and mixed by Brian Schwab.

REGULAR PERSONNEL:
Paul Mutzabaugh • electric bass, compositions
Rich Stitzel • percussion
Jon Deitemyer • drums
Mike Pinto • über-guitar (electric, acoustic, & synth)
Jim Tashjian • acoustic guitar
Chris Siebold • lap steel & electric guitars

EXTENDED PERSONNEL:
Vance Okraszewski • drums, percussion
Andrew Ecklund • various guitars
Ron Cook • live audio engineer

Upcoming Chicagoland Performances:

Learn more and stay up-to-date via these links:
Bandcamp FacebookSoundcloudYouTube


THREE FLOORS (2023)


INKFLIES (2019)

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NOT MANY NEIGHBORS (2018)

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THIEVES (2016)


SUNKEN GARDEN (2015)


photography: Ryan Bennett