Sunday, November 24, 2013

Set It Off (November 24, 2013)

Set It Off's latest album "Cinematics" is one of the best pop-punk/rock albums I've heard in a long time.  The album starts with a 30 second orchestral intro that I love (and yes, others have done this too) and it just sets such a powerful and ominous tone. From that point on I am just hooked on this band and album.  It is a total thrill ride from start to finish. If you like bands such as All Time Low, Mayday Parade, etc. then you should check out this band!

Have a great week and enjoy the music!
Ira

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Gavin James (November 17, 2013)

If you've seen what's happened with the meteoric rise of Ed Sheeran, you may want to pay attention to Gavin James, a singer-songwriter from Dublin who has recently released his EP "Remember Me."  The title track is one of my favorite new songs that could easily become a mega hit song.  The other songs on the EP are all wonderful and have that simply beauty that show off his incredible voice and songwriting.

Have a great week and enjoy the music!
Ira

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Kayleigh Goldsworthy (November 10, 2013)

Kayleigh Goldsworthy might be considered a folk singer but I think that label is too limiting and she is so much more.  Her brand new album "Burrower" has so much variety in it and each song shows a different side of Kayleigh's incredible talent.  Her voice is gorgeous and her songwriting is impeccable.  "Where The Summer Goes" was the first song I heard from her (back in May) and it instantly became a favorite.  It's a good old fashioned banjo picking country song and after listening to it a hundred times or more I still love it just as much.  "Let It Rain" is a more traditional folk sounding song.  "Ordinary Day" is a sweet, sweet lullaby in the purest sense.

There's lots to like here and you can stream the entire album at http://kayleighgoldsworthy.bandcamp.com/album/burrower-2

Have a great week and enjoy the music!
Ira

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Katie Lee (November 3, 2013)

Katie Lee, in her introductory promo video (http://youtu.be/QGxRaxXZN30), says that  she "has to do this" (when talking about singing and perfmoring) and I would agree - she has to - she's too good not to.  Katie has already attracted some top producers and I have faith that she will end up on a major label and her life will be forever changed.  Now is the time for you to find out about her before almost anyone else.

Katie's music is a beautiful blend of pop and soul and whether she is singing upbeat songs ("Runaway Baby") or moving ballads ("Something New") her voice is captivating.  While her songs are not yet for sale they are available for contributors to her PledgeMusic campaign (http://www.pledgemusic.com/artists/theofficialkatielee) and I am excited to be part of her efforts to put out great music and make an impact in the music industry.

Have a great week and enjoy the music!
Ira