Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Genre: Americana/folk/soul
Sounds Like: An extremely laid back seventies groove! White sounds as if he had songwriting classes from Cat Stevens, learned rhythm in Brazil, and soul and blues from New Orleans. His new debut album is getting as much recognition as I have ever seen for a debut album. With the legend, Randy Newman, handling the orchestral arrangements, White seems to have produced what sounds like a timeless album despite only being released a month ago. This is one to listen to... take my word for it.
Hits: "Big Love" "One of These Days"
Cheyenne McDonald
Hometown: San Luis Obispo!!!
Genre: Country/folk singer songwriter.
Sounds Like: The playful lyrics of Taylor Swift meets the instrumentation and songwriting of Fleetwood Mac; not to mention an extremely developed tone in her voice that immediately reminded me of a young Natalie Maine of Dixie Chicks. Young indeed, this up and coming talent is only 16 years old! Keep an eye out for her doing big things and continuing to progress musically (she has more than enough time to) in the near future.
Hits: Have a listen to her single "Pancakes on Saturdays"
Ray Barbee
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Genre: Surf Jazz
Sounds Like: Easy listening guitar jazz with nice simple beats. Its elevator music for the beach.
Hits: Check out "A Word Aptly Spoken" and "Moment by Moment"
Hometown: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Members: Jesse Tabish (vocals, piano, guitar and percussion), Jenny Hsu (cello and backing vocals), Jon Mooney (violin, horns, piano and percussion), Colby Owens (clarinet and percussion) and Josh Onstott (bass and percussion).
Genre: Indie Rock/Folk
Sounds Like: A Fleet Foxes influenced folk band with a touch of western and a bit more percussion.
Hits: Be sure to check out For 12 and Old Statues
Fitz and The Tantrums
Hometown: Los Angeles
Members: Two Lead singers, Tenor Sax, Drummer, Piano, Bass
Genre: Soul
Sounds Like: A groove fest of catchy lyrics, and nice melodies.... you'll dance!
Hits: Be sure to check out Moneygrabber, Don't Gotta Work it Out, and Winds of Change.
Radical Face
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Members: Ben Cooper
Genre: Folk
Sounds Like: Foot tapping folk songs with explosive choruses and an emphasis on vocal harmonies.
Hits: Be sure to check out Welcome Home, Always Gold, and Ghost Towns
Portugal. The Man
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Members: John Gourley (Guitar, Vocals), Ryan Neighbors (keyboards, vocals), Zachary Carothers (Bass), Jason Sechrist (Drums)
Genre: Rock, Soul, Indie-Pop
Sounds Like: A Beatles/Bowie influenced sound, founded hard hitting bass and guitar riffs, and topped with Gourley's falsetto voice.
Hits: Be sure to check out The Sun, Mornings, AKA M8a The Wolf, and Lay Me Back Down
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