#40 - NEW ARTIST : JENSEN

Singer : Jensen
Genre : Acoustic
Location : Leeds, United Kingdom.
Album Title : -

1. Damned If We Do*
   
2. Someone Like Me
   
3. Used
4. Every Part of Me*
5. Rainbow
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Singer cum songwriter - Jensen is set to launch as one of the hottest new UK hot AC artist! Darn, this dude has potential! Jensen's songs are magnificently lovey and awesome. Jensen possessed great organic live music with real players, real songs, and real dedication - catered for all music lovers out there! Some will wonder where this gem has been hiding. Jensen has it all, slammin songs, amazing vocals, and real honest music. Look no further guys, Jensen's the man!

#39 - NEW ARTIST : ELI GOLDSMITH

Singer : Eli Goldsmith
Genre : Pop/Progressive/Rock
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. A Casual Thing*
   
2. She's An Actress
   
3. So Wrong
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: After 2 well deserve break for the soulofindie team, we're finally back! Back with a treat! We're presenting you guys one really decorated artist. Here's a little intro:

At age 16, Eli Goldsmith became the youngest musician in the history of the Vans Warped Tour, playing drums in the pop punk band Slimer (Cargo Records) and touring with acts such as Eminem, Blink-182, Black Eyed Peas, Lit, Suicidal Tendencies, Pennywise, Less Than Jake, The Vandals and Ice T. However, at 18 Eli decided to exchange his drumsticks for textbooks and attend Princeton University in New Jersey, where he studied politics and was elected president of his class all four years. Although it appeared that Eli had abandoned music in favor of more scholarly pursuits, he began singing and songwriting and was subsequently invited to perform at large-scale University arts events and other local venues while his single "A Casual Thing" spread rapidly throughout east coast college campuses. At age 24, Eli now lives in Los Angeles where he continues to write, record, perform and most of all improve as an artist.

#38 - NEW ARTIST : SARAH VONDERHAAR

Singer : Sarah Vonderhaar
Genre : Pop/Acoustic/Rock
Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States
Album Title : Are You Listening Now (2008)

1. Pretty Damn Lucky
   
2. Sing To Me To Sleep
   
3. All Mine*
   
4. Over You
   
5. I Got Sunshine
   
6. It's Not The First Time
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Any America's Next Top Model fans at this site? Well, soulofindie proudly present you - Sarah Vonderhaar of ANTM cycle 8! Sarah's model with a dazzling voice behind her backyard. Of course, a model with a voice, that's something! She's creative, she's sweet, she's lovely. Her songs might not be very uptempo and on-the-go to some, but believe us when we say this, she's awesome that way! "All Mine" is soulofindie pick-of-the-artist. Rest assured, the rest are almost equally as good. Enjoy!

#37 - NEW ARTIST : HAYLEY TAYLOR

Singer : Hayley Taylor
Genre : Indie
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : One Foot In Front of The Other (2008)

1. Bulletproof
   
2. Waking
   
3. No More Wishing*
   
4. Don't Look Down
   
5. Pretty In The Dark
   
6. Orange Tree
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Hayley Taylor's such a sweetheart. Her tracks are mellow dawn with a lovely voice. "One Foot In Front of The Other" is collaborate with a list of stellar producer including the likes of Eric Robinson. So much had been said about Hayley, why not listen to her tracks for yourself?

#36 - NEW ARTIST : PETER BRADLEY ADAMS

Singer : Peter Bardley Adams
Genre : Pop/Acoustic/Folk Rock
Location : Alabama, United States
Album Title : Leave Taking (2008)

1. Ohia (NEW!)
   
2. The Longer I Run*
   
3. I'll Forget You
   
4. Under My Skin
5. You Dance
   
6. Queen Of Hearts*
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Peter Bradley Adams was formerly one half of the duo "eastmountainsouth" signed by Robbie Robertson to Dreamworks Records in 2001. Since then, Peter has released one solo record independently, and is set to release his second, "Leave Taking." Generally speaking, Peter's a pretty, yet messy dude (think Ben Barnes) that all girls crave for in the 21st century. His comfortable and relaxing musics definitely speaks for itself. "The Longer I Run" is soulofindie's pick-of-the-artist along with "Queen Of Hearts". Both are really addictive tracks, thus, making it awesome just like Peter himself.

#35 - NEW ARTIST : JENNIFER CHASE

Singer : Jennifer Chase
Genre : Pop/Country/Rock
Location : Malibu, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. I Know Where I'd Be*
   
2. Unreal
   
3. Somewhere The Rain
   
4. Walk Away
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Jennifer Chase, a veteran on stage even at a very young age. The love for music and performing certainly comes handy especially when there's talent around. Her passion then propelled her to a "mini-stardome" which result in her being spotted by coveted music producer Mikal Blue. Eversince then, they have been making something special with "I Know Where I'd Be" the latest to join the list of awesome musics.

#34 - NEW ARTIST : KEVIN HAMMOND

Singer : Kevin Hammond
Genre : Folk Rock/R&B/Pop
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. Let You Go
   
2. Last On Your List
   
3. Maybe
   
4. Strong*
5. My Burden Easy
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: "My earliest influence in life was my father - he's a great musician and plays many instruments including drums, piano, guitar, bass. Oh, he's a great singer himself as well. My interest in music was sparked by my father's passion & dedication to both playing and listening to it for as long as I can remember. As my interest grew and show signs of potential, my father began to show me the basic on the mentioned instrument. What I'm most thankful for is the way he taught me to project my voice and how to do it with confidence. With that in mind, I began writing songs at the tender age of 10. They were bad. VERY bad! However, the love for music and the dedication instilled in me to master the gift of creativity give to me by God was far more superior than the downcast and hurtful remarks. Over time, it became the perfect formula in my life to creat beautiful music." Need I say more?

#33 - NEW ARTIST : JESSIE MAROS

Singer : Jessie Maros
Genre : Pop/Folk Rock
Location : Vancouver, Canada/Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Album Title : -

1. Irresistable
   
2. Who Do You Love
   
3. Matchmaker
4. Speed Of Light*
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Born and raised in Vancouver, pop/rock artist Jessica Maros is the daughter of Slovakian immigrants who relocated to Canada to seek more oppurtunity. As co-writers quickly recognized her individuality and raw potential, Maros compiled a tight circle of collaborators including Emerson Hart (Tonic), Jason Lehning (David Mead, Guster, The Bees U.S.) and Daniel Tashian (The Bees U.S., Josh Rouse) in addition to co-writing for outside artists with several A-list Nashville writers. Jessica has created an indie-rock-meets-pop style all her own and is currently recording and residing in Nashville.

#32 - NEW ARTIST : GEORGIE SAMPSON

Singer : Gordie Sampson
Genre : Pop
Location : Nova Scotia, Canada
Album Title : For The Few And Far Between

1. We Are Young, So Is The Night
   
2. Davey Jones
   
3. Hangman
4. Bob Evans
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Gordie Sampson is a musical whirlwind, perpetually creating a brilliant writer, an innovative producer, and a dynamic performer, too. Gordie's musical genius is applauded by audiences and industry players alike. From his national debut in the early 90's to his presence today on the Nashville writing scene where international recording stars are discovering and recording his material including Faith Hill (Paris), George Canyon (my name), Keith Urban covering the hard way and you (or somebody like you) and Carrie Underwood (Jesus take the wheel) which spent a whopping six weeks in the number one position on billboard. Listen to those songs. Those are some interesting titles if you notice

#31 - NEW ARTIST : JESSIE JAMES

Singer : Jessie James
Genre : Pop/Country/Soul
Location : Georgia, United States
Album Title : -

1. Burn It Up*
   
2. Inevitable
   
3. Blue Jeans
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Unfortunately, there's nothing REALLY special about Jessie James. Your typical pop singer with a soulful voice that attracts your attention. However, one men's poison could be another men's meat, no? Burn it up is one cool track. Hope she blows all your minds more than she does with ours! Have a super week ahead ya'll! More awesome artist coming right up!

#30 - NEW ARTIST : SHANE STEVENS

Singer : Shane Stevens
Genre : Pop/Country/R&B
Location : New York, United States
Album Title : -

1. Some Memory*
2. I'm Calling You Out
   
3. My Over You Song
4. Another You*
5. If It Ain't Love*
6. Unbreakable*
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: We've got nothing much to comment about Shane Stevens. He completely blew us away. His tracks are very lovey-dovey. You'll defintely have to be in a good mood to be in the zone with him. It's sad that he's virtually unknown to ALL. But we reckon he'll definitely make it big, someday! We've got 3 soulofindie pick-of-the-artist and we sincerly hope that you'll enjoy them as much as we do. It's lovely, it's sweet, it's awesome! This dude definetely fit our billing and vision.

#29 - NEW ARTIST : HILLARY LINDSEY

Singer : Hillary Lindsey
Genre : Pop/Country/Acoustic
Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Album Title : -

1. The Clown*
   
2. That's What The Night Is For**
   
3. Run To Me***
   
4. That's The Thing****
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: I'll bet that your first thought of Hillary Lindsey is the EXACT same one as us from the soulofindie team - combination of Hilary Duff & Lindsey Lohan?! HAHA. This might sounds like a joke to some of you but Hillary Lindsey's CV is, in fact, bigger & LARGER than both Lindsey Lohan and Hilary Duff combined! Maybe not, in terms of recognition. ...and we wonder where Country queen - Carrie Underwood gets all her award-winning singles? Well, here you go - Hillary Lindsey all the way from the cowboy town of Nashville, Tennessee. Hilarry's one of Nashville's most esteemed songwriters penning hits for Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Trisha Yearwood, Leeanne Womack, Faith Hill, and many others. If you failed to realize, those mention above are some of the finest country singers you'll ever come-across. She doesn't stop there. Her voice, pristine and soulful, stretches across many genres of music. From country to blues, urban hip-hop R&B, she's just so talented! Her songwriting is raw and right-in-the-gut honest. With a broad range of cuts, multiple #1 hits and to further back my statement of "Hillary Lindsey's CV is in fact bigger than both Lindsey Lohan and Hilary Duff combined", Hillary's got a Grammy award for "Country Song of the Year" under her belt. This small town Georgia girl ought to be sticking around for a while. Below are some of her written hits till date:-

1. "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood
2. "Wasted" Carrie Underwood
3. "So Small" Carrie Underwood
4. "Last Name" Carrie Underwood
5. "Just a Dream" Carrie Underwood
6. "Blessed" Martina Mcbride
7. "This One's for the Girls" Martina Mcbride
8. "Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" Sara Evans
9. "As If" Sara Evans
10. "Some Things Never Change" Sara Evans
11. "Simple Life" Carolyn Dawn Johnson
12. "Three Mississippi" Terri Clark
13. "Stronger" Faith Hill
14. "Men & Mascara" Julie Roberts
15. "Seat Next to You" Bon Jovi

WOW!

#28 - NEW ARTIST : EMERSON HART

Singer : Emerson Hart
Genre : Rock/Acoustic
Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Album Title : Cigarettes and Gasoline

1. I Wish The Best For You
   
2. Flyin'
   
3. If You're Gonne Leave*
   
4. Friend To A Stranger
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Ever thought of finding the best song to suits the best atmosphere? Well, if you're emo and you're going through break-ups, Emerson Hart's the right man for you. No, I didn't mean the RIGHT man as in... You get it. Former Tonic frontman Emerson Hart’s poignant lyrics, smart songcraft and evocative voice is probably just the right tonic for you to bring you through the season. The first single “If You’re Gonna Leave” from the album marks Hart’s return to mainstream radio debuting at 37 on the Hot AC chart on May 27, 2007. The 12-song debut disc was recorded in New Orleans and in his current hometown, Nashville, with producers Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi), who produced the final, Grammy-nominated Tonic record; Grammy-winner Jason Lehning (Guster, Steve Forbert), and Mike Napolitano (Squirrel Nut Zippers, Joseph Arthur). As lead singer for alt-rock radio and concert favorites Tonic, Hart enjoyed platinum sales, chart topping singles and albums--including the 1 hit “If You Could Only See”--and two Grammy nominations in 2003. That's enough for a singer of anyclass.

#27 - NEW ARTIST : ASHLEY ALAN-LEE

Singer : Ashley Alan-Lee
Genre : Pop/Electro/Hip-Hop
Location : LA/OC, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. A Lesson In Heartache
   
2. Crazy Fool
   
3. HOTBANGINSUPASEXY*
4. U Sexy Boy
5. Suga**
6. Cherry Lipstik
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Britney's clone! Nah, we're just kidding. Ashley Alan-Lee has this club hits tune in her. Always like to spice things up with her mix. soulofindie needed to turn up the beat a lil' and Ashley Alan-Lee's music is definitely the perfect remedy! It's simple. You like club hits, you like Ashley Alan-Lee. Her musics are high tempo, electronic, and hip hop-ish. Very entertaining and addictive to a certain extend.

Ashley's dirty, daring, different, and HOT! She's a strong young women with a clever sense of humor and an intimate musical style. Some of you might have heard of The Audio Club? Ring's a bell? Anyway, Ashley form the club with Tommy Henrikson and Brooks Buford in the summer of 2006. They were then picked up by an indie label in October 2006 (that's pretty impressive!), which led to Ultra-Records promoting their then single "Sumtin Serious". Soon after that, they were booked by New York radio station Z100 to play at Zootopia alongside Hilary Duff, Fergie, and Gym Class Heroes.

Ashley's no longer an adolescent with a musical dream; rather, she is a young women who is growing into a well-rounded artist. She's excited about her musics and of course, her music career ahead. Hopefully, you'll be equally excited about her musics as well. Enjoy!

#26 - NEW ARTIST : THE GABE DIXON BAND

Singer : The Gabe Dixon Band
Genre : Alternative/Pop/Rock
Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Album Title : Fantasy (2008)

1. Till You're Gone
   
2. Disappear*
   
3. Baby Doll
   
4. Further The Sky
5. Far From Home
6. Five More Hours
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Gabe Dixon Band is a three-piece band that was formed nine years ago by Dixon—then a classical piano major at the University of Miami—and his two college roommates, bassist Winston Harrison and drummer Jano Rix, they added a sax player and spent several years specializing in jazz-inflected, heavily improvised excursions, showcasing the virtuosity of the players. Dixon’s elevated chops also led to some high-profile moonlighting: along with performing with Alison Krauss, O.A.R. and others, the talented youngster played keyboards on Paul McCartney’s Driving Rain, while also backing the great one at the internationally broadcast “Concert For New York City.” McCartney offered him the keyboard slot for his world tour, but Gabe respectfully turned him down to focus his energies on his band’s then yet to be released Warner Bros. debut.

#25 - NEW ARTIST : CAITLIN ALISE

Singer : Caitlin Alise
Genre : Acoustic
Location : Agoura Hills, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. Stillettos*
   
2. October**
   
3. When You're Ready***
4. Unseen Damage****
5. Daddy's Song*****
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Caitlin has been singing since she was four, when the living room and the bath tub were her stage. Now, twenty-one, her vocal and writing abilities have become her passion and her life. Her style is unique. Her writing is honest, relatable and full of hope. So, why don't you just get those available musics above, seat back, and allow this lovely chiq serenate you? Trust me, it's defintely one of those sweet lovely voice you'll crave for once it's over! Btw, is it just me or... she kindda looks a tad bit like Blake Lively aka Serena Van Der Woodsen from gossipgirls, doesn't she? Saw those * above? As you can see, it's in "increasing" manner. Yes, it does literally means that it only gets better. soulofindie's pick-of-the-artist will be ALL OF THEM! She's really good! Period. Fullstop.

#24 - NEW ARTIST : ANGELA WOOD

Singer : Angela Wood
Genre : Folk Rock/Country
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. Old Guitar
   
2. Don't Touch My Man
   
3. Get It Right**
   
4. Lost Myself*
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Born and bred in the South, Angela Wood started her music career at a young age. From Texas preacher's daughter to California rock n' roller, she's been influenced by any and every musical genre under the sun. She lived in Nashville for two years, where she honed her skills working with Shooter Jennings, Big & Rich, and other various artists/writers/producers. Soon after, she decided to make the big move to the west coast... to rock this casbah. Unpacking her bags in Los Angeles, Angela found herself joining West Indian Girl, an indie band on AstralWerks/Virgin Records, and after a bit of touring decided to go solo. Blending the influences of her youth with the flavor she's gained along the way Angela Wood has concocted a style all her own working and is currently working with producers: Andrew Williams (Five For Fighting) and Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat).

#23 - NEW ARTIST : JONATHAN CLAY

Singer : Jonathan Clay
Genre : Acoustic/Indie/Folk Rock
Location : Austin, Texas, United States
Album Title : Back To Good

1. Back To Good
   
2. This Ones For Me (NEW)
   
3. A Little Time*
   
4. After All
   
5. Wonderful
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Jonathan Clay's music has landed multiple spots in national broadcasted reality shows, independent movies, and radio shows all across the country (US). He has crafted some very respectable new song with his latest on iTune - "This Ones For Me". Born of a musically talented parents, he's future was decided as soon as he knew his passion was music. Today, he's happy where he is. Enjoying the life of touring around the country doing showcases and singing songs of his own. "A Little Time" is souldofindie's pick-of-the-artist. Be sure to check it out cos' it sure is gonna rack up the Top 10 Downloads!

#21 - NEW ARTIST : BRENDAN JAMES

Singer : Brendan James
Genre : Folk Rock/Pop
Location : New York, United States
Album Title : The Day Is Brave

1. Green*
   
2. Hero's Song
   
3. Early April Morning
   
4. The Other Side
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: With his warm, rich tenor and emotionally powerful songs, Brendan James announces himself as an artist-to-watch on his dazzling debut album The Day is Brave. Rooted in the classic singer/songwriter tradition, the album is 11 tracks of stunning songcraft: elegant, earthy, and displaying a total lack of artifice that is rare in the pop world these days.

The musical narrative that runs throughout The Day is Brave has been years in the making for James, who grew up in Derry, NH. Though James was always told he had a powerful voice, he didn't begin writing songs until his sophomore year at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. James taught himself to play piano and took a year off from school to spend time in L.A. writing songs. "I was so passionate about songwriting, I wanted to get involved in the music scene and start performing," he says. In 2002, he returned to Chapel Hill, graduated, and moved to New York City, where he toiled at Urban Outfitters by day and performed at open mics around Manhattan's East Village at night. To gain access to a piano to practice, James would sneak into hotel ballrooms around the city. "I'd dress to look like a guest at the Plaza Hotel, so I could walk in there unnoticed," he says. Hence, where the name of his 4 song EP - "The Ballroom Break-In."

Encouraged by his new mentor, James continued to write and perform and eventually enlisted producer Mikal Blue for his first full-length record. Blue, who would go on to score a platinum record with Colbie Caillat, wanted to help James capture the intimacy of his live performance. "I said to Mikal, 'I've done a lot of shows over the last few years and I want to give the audience as real and genuine a performance as possible when it comes to the vocals and piano playing.'"

The Day Is Brave is thankfully that honest musical manifesto that acknowledges James's growth as a person and a performer. Dominated by James's expressive piano playing, the songs are mainly autobiographical, like "Green," about a former girlfriend he met while working at Urban Outfitters, and "Manchester," about the town in New Hampshire where James spent most of his time after his parents divorced. James's youth is also the focus of "The Other Side," a playful tune James says he wrote about not fitting in as a kid and "that moment when you wake up on the other side of life and are like, 'Man, I don't have to deal with that anymore.'" Other standout tracks include "Early April Morning," a deeply felt love song, and "Hero's Song," a soldier's-eye view of the Iraq war that is also featured on Eddie Vedder's Body of War Soundtrack due out in stores March 18th. James's ballad "The Sun Will Rise" has also already received national attention since the music supervisor of the hit ABC show Private Practice used it in the season's final episode of 2007.

#20 - NEW ARTIST : SPARKY'S FLAW

Singer : Sparky's Flaw
Genre : Alternative/Pop/Rock
Location : Charlottesville, Virginia , United States
Album Title : The EP

1. Under Control
   
2. One Small Step
   
3. The New Year
4. Words Meet Heartbeats*
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: As we approach our second "tenth", we needed someone/thing to help us stamp our mark in the music blogsphere. So, take four best friends, a small town in Virginia called Charlottesville, hundreds of practice sessions in their parents' attics, and a college buddy from another small VA town (Falls Church), and you have SPARKY'S FLAW. Will Anderson, Kit French, Johnny Stubblefield, Alex Hargrave and Nate McFarland are SPARKY'S FLAW - think Maroon 5 and The Fray. With the kind of raw energy that tends to only occur when the musicians on stage also happen to be best friends, SPARKY'S FLAW has the pop sensibility to take over the world, one small town at a time.

#19 - NEW ARTIST : SCHUYLER FISK

Singer : Schuyler Fisk
Genre : Folk Rock/Indie/Alternative
Location : United States
Album Title : -

1. I Don't Belong To You Anymore
   
2. Fall Apart Today
   
3. Paperweight
   
4. Hello
   
5. The Good Stuff*
   
6. Who Am I To You
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: After a short hiatus, soulofindie's back and running! There were a couple of artist which I'm juggling upon but I couldn't resist the chance to post on Schuyler Fisk as soon as I got hold of her music! Myy, this girl-next-door sure is blessed with one really sweet and fresh voice for the music scene. Pronounced as "Sky-ler", Schuyler Fisk is actually an actress cum singer/song-writer. An actress? Yeap! Her most notable acting role would be playing the role of Daytona, from OTH. We picked out "The Good Stuff" out of the whole lots as soulofindie pick-of-the-artist simply because it's a little more uptempo and more disguishable. Probably, the best stuff from Schuyler! Like always, do check them all out. She's terribly GOOD!

#18 - NEW ARTIST : MATT DUKE

Singer : Matt Duke
Genre : Alternative/Acoustic/Rock
Location : Philedelphia, United States
Album Title : Kingdom Underground

1. Sex And Reruns
   
2. Rabbit*
   
3. I've Got A Trophe In The Brain
   
4. 30 Some Days
   
5. Ballroom Dancing
6. The Father The Son
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Matt Duke's very prominent in his territory - Philadelphia. I honestly don't think there's much introduction needed as his music and fame speaks for itself. Matt has already received astounding support from WXPN radio, performing frequently at World Café Live and at several WXPN sponsored events throughout the Philadelphia area. At just 23 years old, Matt Duke penned “Kingdom Underground” with a delightfully sweet and bitter confection of instantly gratifying tunes, smartly written with a wise-beyond-his-years introspect. One truly amazing artist. Don't miss it!

#17 - NEW ARTIST : VARSITY FANCLUB

L-R: David Lei Brandt, Thomas Fiss, Bobby Edner, Jayk Purdy, Drew Ryan Scott

Singer : Varsity Fanclub
Genre : Pop/R&B/Hip Hop
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : -

1. Future Love
   
2. Zero
   
3. Complicated Girl
   
4. You'll Be Okay*
5. She's Looking For Love In The Club
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Varsity Fanclub aka VFC in short. My oh myyy... I could already imagine thousands of fans screaming across the globe whenever this few young punks appear on stage. Yea, you got it... Much like the ones of Jonas Brothers. Anyway, VFC could be file under boy-band wonders in my filled archive folder. I must say that VFC is a brand by itself. Very much like S Club 7 if you people could recall? Their songs are majority pop-ish. Very shallow with the vocals. However, this kind of musics are usually easier to catch and get obsessess with. It should suit teenagers best in my opinion. "You'll Feel Okay" will be my personal pick and I'm pretty sure it'll be many of yours as well! It's slow-rock, pop-ish, a little rap here and there - viola! Of course, be sure to check every single one of them out. I trust you guys will like it.

#16 - NEW ARTIST : WE ARE CASTLES

Singer : We Are Castles
Genre : Rock/Indie/Alternative
Location : Bucks County PA & Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Album Title : -

1. Next Big Thing
   
2. News To Me (ft Keith Goodwin)
   
3. Wait For The Signal
   
4. Time Passes By*
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: ...and you wonder how come bands these days have weird names! We Are Castles' not different I must say. They're cool, rocking, and geeky! No, I'm just kidding. If you're a stern follower of One Tree Hill, "News To Me" was premiered on Season 5 episode 17. Yes, go watch! Their tracks are pretty emo, so to speak. But if you're a slow rock fan, you'll probably like them - alot!

#15 - NEW ARTIST : JUSTIN YOUNG

Singer : Justin Young
Genre : Acoustic/Soul/Folk Rock
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : All Attached

1. Speak The Same
   
2. Slow Fade (LIVE)
   
3. Sip Your Wine
   
4. Haunted*
5. One Foot On Sand (Hawaiian Tropical Music)**
   
6. Feeling For Yesterday
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Justin Young might be familiar to most of you Malaysian fans out there as Colbie Caillat's guitarist since he was, in fact, the guitartist of that night's wet showcase at the curve along with Colbie herself. It's pretty simple with Justin. If you girls out there have a thing for guys singing while strumming the guitar - he's your perfect artist! Packed with a gifted voice and a few magical fingers that brings acoustic to whole new elevation. It's a whole new atmosphere when Justin Young's behind the microphone with his trusty guitar as he's capable of bringing you to your knees with his music. Ohhh, you wouldn't want to bet against it. "One Foot On Sand" is my best pick since it's something unique and relaxing. As stated, it's Hawaiian music - those you listen to by the beach. "Haunted" on the otherhand may sounds a little gory. Rest assured, it is a conventional acoustic, soul music by Justin. Another one of my favorite! Justin's in the music scene for quite some time now, you wouldn't go wrong with him. He's good.

#14 - NEW ARTIST : FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI

Singer : Francesca Battistelli
Genre : Christian/Pop/Soul
Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Album Title : My Paper Heart

1. Free To Be Me*
   
2. It's Your Life
   
3. I'm Letting Go
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Francesca Battistelli is no stranger to the stage. Raised by parents immersed in the arts and Broadway, she developed a love of music, theatre, and performance at a young age. But instead of using these talents for applause and accolades, Francesca prefers to point people to something beyond herself -towards hope in Christ. Her soulful piano-pop sound resembles a blend of her music interests - jazz, rock, gospel and R&B woven beautifully together with themes of trust and risk-taking. In a noisy world filled with sounds and images, we cry out for an authentic voice--one who is not afraid to speak truth and purpose to a generation. In singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli, we have found that voice.

#13 - NEW ARTIST : ACE YOUNG

Singer : Ace Young
Genre : Rock/R&B
Location : Denver, Colorado, United States
Album Title : Ace Young

1. A Hard Hand To Hold
   
2. You Redeem Me
3. Addicted
   
4. Scattered
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: After years of pursuing a career as a musical artist, Ace Young first flashed onto the national scene as a finalist on season 5 of American Idol. Persistent weekly exposure to some 40 million viewers made Ace one of the most recognizable male faces ever to appear on America's most widely watched television program.

Following Idol, Ace traveled the country performing to 60 sold out arenas across the nation. With the help of Idol, the Tour, and his own work ethic, Ace was in position to fulfill his dream of a career in music. While interest from labels followed, they were pressing Ace for immediate release to capitalize on his Idol fame, but Ace felt that rushing to market would not allow him to produce the album he envisioned. Since he was performing 6 or more gigs a month with his band across the US for income, he could afford to be patient.

Next, Ace then made a short list of producers and songwriters that he respected and hoped to collaborate with and began reaching out to them. Incredibly, he was able to arrange a meeting with the first person on his list, Desmond Child, producer and songwriter behind hits from many artists Ace really admired. After two meetings Ace and Desmond agreed to share the album cost equally and form a partnership making Desmond the Executive Producer.

Together they came up with a plan to produce an album that molded the breadth of Ace's musical influences into one record where each song would stand alone - a Rock/R&B/Funk collaboration drawing from Ace's experiences and observations of life.

It became clear that this album was a throwback to methods and processes involved in creating the great albums of the seventies and eighties: amazing live Rock and R&B musicians, a 30 piece string section, live horns and talented contemporary producers. Over sixteen months this adventure took Ace from Los Angeles to New York, Florida, Nashville and Stockholm, Sweden to write with Desmond Child and other renowned hit-makers including Andreas Carlsson. Also included is a song written specifically for Ace by Diane Warren. As the album was coming to completion Ace was rewarded with a Grammy nomination for his co-write on Daughtry's triple platinum hit single "It's Not Over". As Ace wrote on seven of the songs on his own album, this nomination further validated the authenticity of his talent.

In the process of completing the album independently, Ace built a strong seasoned executive team of music professionals. He has now partnered with PAZZO Music to release his album through Fontana/Universal in June 2008. Many music industry insiders believe that Ace and his team may have created a model for the future of the recording industry.

#12 - NEW ARTIST : JOSHUA RADIN

Singer : Joshua Radin
Genre : Acoustic/Folk Rock
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : Bird's Eye View

1. The Fear You Won't Fall
   
2. Sky (ft Ingrid Michaelson)
   
3. Closer
   
4. Winter
   
5. Lovely Tonight*
6. You Got Growing Up To Do
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Joshua Radin's music is influence by a host of big names. From "the beattles" to "radiohead" to "coldplay"! You figure out yourself. Alas & alack, Joshua Radin still have his very own unique-ness within his own music - an ability to help one relax and let loose even at a fast paced city life. It's really remarkable that way. Joshua Radin's very first album came out in the summer of 2006 and he rose to public fame eversince. He's constantly on a go with tours, concerts, and showcases across America and abroad at Canada as well. All in all, a very "complete" artist. Truly a MUST to check this dude out!

#11 - NEW ARTIST : RED CAR WIRE

L-R : Davey (bass/vocals), Josh (drum), Evan (guitar/vocals), Garett (guitar)

Singer : Red Car Wire
Genre : Rock/Pop/Punk
Location : Dallas, Texas, United States
Album Title : Let's Never Get Older

1. Friends
   
2. Affinity*
   
3. Kids In Love
   
4. Timing Just Isn't Your Thing
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Finally, something cool and awesome for you punky-rocky fans out there. I guess there're times when we take a break from the slow lane and rock it up a little bit. So, presenting... RED CAR WIRE! With so many bands flooding the scene today, it is difficult to find a band that is truly distinctive, but Red Car Wire proves that you can still rock hard on stage while the audience sings your lyrics, and screams for more. Red Car Wire is an energetic 4 piece modern rock band that fills clubs with bobbing heads and jumping fans. Since landing on the scene, they have been making a buzz with unforgettable live performances and catchy chorus melodies that youll be singing in the shower the next morning. Based out of Dallas, Texas, these 4 musicians create a sound that expresses their hyper, memorable personalities that is contagious to everyone who listens. The band is determined to create the best songs they can spit out and the having the highest energy live shows they can put on.

If you think Red Car Wire will be a little too noisy for you, try listening to "Affinity" first to warm up your inner rock a little. Trust me, it works!

#10 - NEW ARTIST : SARA BAREILLES

Singer : Sara Bareilles
Genre : Soul/Pop/Funk
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : Little Voice (2007)

1. Bottle It Up
   
2. Love Song
   
3. Fairytale
   
4. Gravity
   
5. Vegas
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: Sara Bareilles. What's more left to be said? "Love Song" shot into international fame at the turn of the year. Ever since then, we listen to it almost on a daily basis as soon as we turn on the radio tuner. She might not be the prettiest, but heck she've got one stunning voice and 10 talented fingers to make you bow right at her feet. She's perky, fun, and funky all at the time. Not to mention creative as well! Now, how many of you know the "little story" behind the very song - "Love Song"? Anyone? Okay, it all happen in a recording studio when the bossy producer said to her, "hey, I'll need you to write me a love song." Cracking her head for a couple of weeks - knowing that without it, she's not getting the deal - she came up with this:

Sara Bareilles - Love Song

Head under water,
And they tell me to breathe easy for a while.
The breathing gets harder, even I know that.

You made room for me but it’s too soon to see,
If I’m happy in your hands.
I’m unusually hard to hold on to.

Blank stares at blank pages.
No easy way to say this.
You mean well, but you make this hard on me.

I'm not gonna write you a love song,
'Cause you asked for it,
'Cause you need one, you see.
I'm not gonna write you a love song,
'Cause you tell me it's,
Make or breaking this.
If you’re on your way,
I'm not gonna write you to stay.
If all you have is leaving,
I’m gonna need a better reason to write you a love song today.
Today.

I learned the hard way,
That they all say things you want to hear.
My heavy heart sinks deep down under you,
And your twisted words, your help just hurts.
You are not what I thought you were.
Hello to high and dry.

Convinced me to please you.
Made me think that I need this too.
I’m trying to let you hear me as I am.

I'm not gonna write you a love song,
'Cause you asked for it,
'Cause you need one, you see.
I'm not gonna write you a love song,
'Cause you tell me it's,
Make or breaking this.
If you’re on your way,
I'm not gonna write you to stay.
If all you have is leaving,
I’m gonna need a better reason to write you a love song today.

Promise me you'll leave the light on,
To help me see with daylight, my guide, gone.
'Cause I believe there's a way you can love me because I say,

I won't write you a love song,
'Cause you asked for it,
'Cause you need one, you see.
I'm not gonna write you a love song,
'Cause you tell me it's,
Make or breaking this.
Is that why you wanted a love song,
'Cause you asked for it,
'Cause you need one, you see.
I’m not gonna write you a love song,
'Cause you tell me it's,
Make or breaking this.
If you’re on your way,
I’m not gonna write you to stay.
If your heart is nowhere in it,
I don’t want it for a minute.
Babe, I’ll walk the seven seas when I believe that there's a reason to,
Write you a love song today.
Today.

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Make sense now? Now, trust me, the other tracks written by her are equally creative and on-the-go. A little more uptempo much like Norah Jones. You people should like it I believe.

#9 - NEW ARTIST : AMY KUNEY

Singer : Amy Kuney
Genre : Acoustic/Indie/Pop
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Album Title : Bird's Eye View

1. All Downhill From Here (ft Tim Myers)
   
2. Rocket Surgery
   
3. Time Machine
   
4. Thank You For Last Night
   
5. Breaking Bad Habits
   

Comments are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

p/s: "A picture speaks a thousand words." as the old saying goes. Yes, Amy Kuney might look a tad bit scary up there and that she holds a guitar like a punk-rock maniac singer. However, much to everyone's - mine as well - surprise, Amy is, without a doubt, one of the most uniquely talented singer/songwriters. I didn't dare place a usual * that signify's a recommendation as every different track is a whole different story by itself! We've acoustic, then indie, and long before you realize, you're rocking with Amy already. Some of you One Tree Hill follower out there might recognize her unique voice already now that she had co-write and sing a couple of them. I would regard her as one of the most promising 21 year old singer in my personal own opinion. Professionals producer call her the new Sarah McLaughlin or rather the future Jewel! That's quite a comparison if you failed to realize. Thus, check those really really awesome tracks out.