Singer-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 you…
Read MoreNote: Video no longer available Just realized that I missed a day, so I’m filling in with one of my favorite Nebraska singer-songwriters, Leesha Harvey and Let’s Play Pretend. The song was glaringly absent from her 2011 release, Church Lofts and Basement Corners. While the song is bouncy and fun, the lyrics and the cool homemade video belie a much darker reality. Leesha Harvey makes her home in Central Nebraska and is a full-time mom and student these days, leaving her little time for creativity. In a recent off-the-cuff visit with Leesha, she swears that she will be back to her music-making tricks once…
Read MoreSteeped in a bowl full of mournful, is the haunting yet beautiful 2010 release of Friend, by singer-songwriter Cheyenne Marie Mize. Instrumentation is spare and otherworldly. The banjo pluck, adds an additional layer of creepiness to an already eerie song. Thanks to blogger WashedInReverb for getting me started on Marie. You can find more information on Cheyenne Marie Mize by visiting her MySpace, BandCamp or FaceBook pages. Give her a listen! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreThanks 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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