i stand alone

Jeremy Warmsley is a London based singer-songwriter who incorporates styles of rock, electronica and pop to make some fun songwriting. His 2008 release How We Became didn't see too much play in the states, but some decent reviews overseas. It's a shame this guy didn't get more coverage, he deserved it.

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slip into your skin and spend the night

Patrick Watson is an amazing musician who I have adored for some time now, and even have done a previous entry for his debut album. This Canadian singer-songwriter acquired a large following after his 2006 release, Close To Paradise. He's been compared to the likes of M. Ward and Jeff Buckley, and while I'm not a big fan of comparisons I have to say that they are right on with those. His gorgeous voice mixed with his unique style of cabaret pop makes some beautiful stuff. Patrick will be released another album in April entitled Wooden Arms. First mp3 track released from the album is "Tracy's Waters". If that's any indication of what the rest of the album is like, we are in luck.

download:
Tracy's Waters

also, a live video of an older track "Luscious Life," one of my favorites from Close to Paradise.

is love an accident?

So I'm listening to my new Paste Magazine Digital download and came across Jeremy Messersmith's track "Miracles," and am hooked. After doing a little research, looks like Jeremy is a singer-songwriter hailing from Minnesota. His latest album entitled, The Silver City, has gotten great reviews, and even some comparisons to Sufjan Stevens. NPR had their own write-up on Jeremy, and had some great things to say:

Throughout The Silver City, Messersmith borrows heavily but lovingly from some of his favorite artists. There's the twinkling harmonies of Brian Wilson and The Beatles, and the gentle touch of Elliott Smith. Some of the chord progressions are reminiscent of Aimee Mann's work. But Messersmith adds his own colorful touches, including the electro-pop and vintage drum loops on "Miracles" and "Virginia," as well as the wistful country swing of "Breaking Down."

I said I didn't want to move, I just wanted to survive

just discovered a lovely little track by Robert Francis called Little Girl. After rummaging through the internet, turns out he's a pretty popular guy. Hailing from California, Robert is a singer-songwriter with a little bit of country, and a gorgeous voice to boot. His newest album, One By One, which is on Aeronaut Records, has gotten some pretty great reviews.

One reviewer said: "An incredibly gifted musician, who counts the drums, banjo, bass, piano, mandolin and guitar all as weapons of choice, he focuses more on traversing the minutiae of day-to-day life than on trying to change the world. Heartbreak finds its way into the bulk of the songs, but it's never precious to the point of nausea, which can't be said for most artists his age. As first efforts go, there's not much more you can ask for. Keep an eye on this kid."


Will do, sir.

Little Girl - Robert Francis

Mama Don't Come - Robert Franc...