the unknown errors - mechanical mountains

The Unknown Errors is an indie duo based between Baltimore, MD and Asheville, NC, crafting a melodic blend of alt-indie instrumentation with emotionally compelling vocals and lyricism creating a swooning melodic musical landscape. Their sound—rooted in familiar indie sensibilities but untethered to any single era—draws from the atmospheric depth of Pixies, the narrative weight of The National, the instrumental craft of Wilco, and the raw emotional vulnerability of The Mountain Goats. Their sophomore album, Mechanical Mountains (2026), is an intimate exploration of life's liminal spaces: the challenges, victories, and everything in between. A compelling dive into the beauty of being alive, the record showcases The Unknown Errors at their most introspective and sonically adventurous, building on the momentum of debut album Minor Movements, which garnered multiple playlist placements and sustained listener interest.