WHAT'S NEW?
The music of Maree McRae fills the ears and the heart alike. Her warm, mature vocals bring to life a solid collection of songs on her two albums. We're pleased to be able to share two songs with you...one from each album: Let Go from her new album Urgency, and I Won't Settle For Less, the title cut from her first album. [Filed under M]
Adam Stokes has just released his second album as well. It's called October Sky, and you can download the song Night From Day. [Filed under S]
Jeff Krantz has travelled an unusual path these last 2-3 years. Feeling trapped in a 9-5 desk job, he dreamed of making his living doing something with his music...at that time, little more than a hobby. It wasn't long before he was being mentioned by Billboard and Newsweek...not to mention receiving a letter of encouragement from the legendary Cat Stevens, who had heard some of his early demos. He built an audience of 10,000+ on Second Life under the pseudonym Hep Shepard, streaming 200 performances from his New York loft. Coming up? A "virtual" tour...10 countries in 6 weeks, with a zero carbon footprint! You'll enjoy Landmine, from his new album The Last One To Know. [Filed under K]
Corey Smith specializes in tight, incisive lyrics delivered with an energetic musical hook. From his latest album, Keeping Up With The Joneses, you a good example ("love is a compass, it'll turn you around...a hundred-eighty degrees, the arc of a rainbow") with Arc Of A Rainbow. [Filed under S]
David Homyk is a New York-based singer, writer and producer who has worked with some pretty big names in the music business. But based on the hooky pop sounds of It's So Easy Now, from his album True Story, he might well be poised to stir up some waves of his own. [Filed under H]
Also from New York, Shayna Zaid & The Catch offer up an infectious toe-tapper of a song about "b-e-a-u-tee-ful" Bonita from their eponymous EP. [Filed under Z]
Richmond, VA-based alt rockers One Friend have brought us their energetic tune Marquees to share with you. [Filed under O]
David Wilcox is a bit of a legend in the world of singer-songwriters. Sort of an artist's artist. He's been around for a very long time, turning out great song after great song. His easy way with an acoustic guitar and his smooth vocals are a great vehicle for the very human quality of his songwriting. It's a real treat to be able to present 3 songs from his album, Open Hand. Sit back and enjoy David's masterful music with Modern World, Open Hand and Red Eye. [Filed under W]
It's a delight to hear musicians who are comfortable in their own skin. And JJ Soul Band (hailing from Reykjavik, Iceland) are a perfect example of such comfort. We liked them so much that we're bringing you FOUR of their songs. Their smooth, soulful jazz will remind one (at times) of a gentler, less angry Steely Dan. But, in contrast, JJ Soul's husky voice feels much more at home in the lead vocal role than Donald Fagen's ever did. Check out a video while you're downloading At The Mall, Front Page News, Getting Colder By The Year and I've Been Had Again, from their album Bright Lights. [Filed under J]
Tulsa's Stars Go Dim is another of those indie bands that deserves to be heard by a wider audience. The songwriting by Joey Avalos is more than capable, and their sound features standout lead vocals by Chris Cleveland. From the album Love Gone Mad, they're sharing 3 songs with us (check out a video while they're downloading): Get Over It, Love Gone Mad and Come Around. [Filed under S]
Nick Daugherty will inevitably be compared to Jason Mraz, but there's always more room in the world for quality pop music with a soulful, jazzy flair. Nick's songwriting is substantive, and his vocals are a great fit for his appealing persona. From the album Movin' Higher, enjoy the title track and Staring At The Sun. [Filed under D]
Songwriters on a mission can often come off as pretentious and downright irritating, but Brant Christopher doesn't let the message hamper the music. His personal passion for ending global slavery has provided a solid incubator for quality songwriting, and his vocal prowess and top-notch production provide a great frame for the jewel of his message. From the album, Climb, you'll want to hear Criminal and Shoes for Margaret. [Filed under C]
If you're into labels, you're likely to find the UK-based band In Isolation filed under Post Punk/New Wave (which may not sound appealing to you personally). All we know is that their song The Wrong Girl is great stuff. Check it out! [Filed under I]
New Yorkers Christian Yorke, Mark Mangold, Jonny Cragg and Jordan Brooks created their band The Radiants just a couple years ago, but they've already crafted a solid, accessible sound. And we're able to share with you their tune Say You Will (see the video) from their album The Radiant 1. [Filed under R]
Virginia's Emmet Swimming features an easy alt-rock sound that will not only have you listening, but wanting to hear what else they've done. And there's plenty to discover from this band with 7 albums under their belt. From their Bathing in the New Economy, check out Don't Call Her. [Filed under E]
While Iowa may not be the first place that comes to my when thinking of hotbeds of musical activity, The Nadas just might challenge your preconceptions in that regard. Their music isn't easily stuffed into a category and dismissed. Their musical energy and creative arrangements will draw you in, while their solid songwriting will keep you listening. Satisfying stuff. From their album Almanac, check out the songs Long Goodbye (see a video) and Wrecking Ball. [Filed under N]
Straight outta Orlando, Megaphone is brimming with energy. Punchy guitars, slick vocals and solid hooks (a la Foo Fighters) drive their sound. From their album, Exit Silent Mode, they've brought us Write It Down to share with you. [Filed under M]
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