Year: 2012

Madeleine Peyroux – The Kind You Can’t Afford

 Bluesy, Jazzy, with just the right touch of pop, I love Madeleine Peyroux, and this track is particularly wonderful.  I first heard Madeleine on the 2004, best of the year review version of Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW radio-check them out online).  I promptly bought the 3 CD’s I could get my hands on, and they are all excellent.  This track, however, is much newer, so I guess I’ll have to go on another buying spree.  Check out Madeleine on her…

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The Spring Standards – Goodbye Midnight

 I saw The Spring Standards opening for Enter The Haggis in Omaha’s Holland Center club venue a little over a year ago.  They were absolutely awesome.  The band is almost schizophrenic, playing many instruments at once, bounding around the stage and interacting with the audience.  They were a blast to see live!  If you get the opportunity, take it!  Find out more about The Spring Standards on their web site and enjoy Goodbye Midnight!  (Source: https://www.youtube.com/) 

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Hollie Cook – Walking In The Sand

 If you’ve not heard of Hollie Cook then prepare to be amazed.  Hollie weaves an interesting reggae influenced pop that is infused with just a touch of R&B.  It’s something that, even if you aren’t a huge fan of reggae, is totally infectious and addictive.  Her full-length debut simply entitled Hollie Cook is a cohesive collection of songs, with just enough difference in them to make each a worthy listen in it’s own right. Check out Hollie on her Web Site….

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Emma Louise – Jungle

 Thanks to unamateur, Here is the April 2011 release of Jungle from Brisbane, Australia Singer-Songwriter Emma Louise.  This is a magnificent song and an imaginative and interesting video.  Emma can be found on her MySpace and Facebook pages. If she is still an unsigned artist, then this is a crime!  (Source: https://www.youtube.com/) 

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Piers Faccini: Tribe – Official

 A touch of blues and a bit of rock and just a dab of jazz for texture.  Piers Faccini has a wonderful hit with his haunting, foot tapping, Tribe.  Check out the new full-length from Piers, My Wilderness. You can listen to more from Piers Faccini or simply find out more about him, by going to his Web Site. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/) 

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