I purchased this CD for one of my sons and a son-in-law for Christmas this year, on the strength of this song. Desert Raven is a beautiful little progressive rock (folk? pop?) number with some great lead guitar work, hypnotic strings, dreamy vocals and just the right amount of bass and percussion. Jonathan Wilson self-released the long player Gentle Spirit and it can be found along with some free B-side downloads on his web site. Jonathan Wilson is a singer, songwriter, musician and producer from Fall City, North…
Read MoreSimple, like a whisper, Someday Jacob takes Rain and makes a vision from the drops. There’s nothing particularly new or different about their sound, and yet it is mesmerizing. You listen because you feel you have to hear it to the end. It’s delightfully repeatable too. The band’s web site is a bit rough, but you can get a little more information there. You can also find more music and information on their MySpace page. Check out, Someday Jacob. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreSinger-Songwriter Sophie Zelmani’s smokey voice, sounds like she could be on a small stage in a little piano bar around the corner from where you live. Her songs are not immediately infectious, but they have a way of seeping into your inner core as you listen more. Back to our lounge scenario, picture yourself sitting with your girlfriend or wife having a nice conversation over a few drinks. The lights are low, everyone is talking quietly, the singer is on-stage, and suddenly…
Read MoreMost of the time I’m looking for something that is original, new, and sometimes old and forgotten. However, when this video was shared on Google+, it inspired me to take a look at this group. Walk Off The Earth is a group of extreme talent, even if the bulk of their material is covers. Take a look at this single guitar cover of Gotye’s Somebody That I Used To Know, And tell me if you think I’m…
Read Morehttp://jamen.do/t/722469 I’ve said before, that Jamendo.com is a great source for creative commons licensed music, and prolific singer, songwriter, indie-rock musician, Andy Doran is a great example. Andy’s various bands past and current, including Monkeyland, Cannula and the most recent Heifervescent, display his song craft with the utmost of imagery-even without a video to accompany them. Check out this track, Dreamcatcher, from Cannula’s full length Neon Serenade, Available for free download under the terms of the creative commons licensing it was released under, at this link. Don’t stop there, however, do a search for Heifervescent on Jamendo or visit Andy’s web site for…
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