Kimbra - Stream the new album now

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Maybe you recognize Kimbra from the Gotye video "Somebody I Used to Know" or maybe you know her for her solo career. In any case its time you all know her. My first experience was watching Kimbra's video of her Nina Simone cover "Plain Gold Ring" which I then proceeded to blog about here then watch daily for at least 2 weeks. At only 22 this New Zealander is incredibly talented and has made a huge name for herself in Australia and New Zealand. She is in the process of taking the U.S. by storm. I tried to buy tickets to her first Los Angeles show but it sold out within five minutes!! Tuesday she is releasing her album Vows in the U.S. with nearly half of it being new songs not on the Australian edition. You can now stream it on NPR.  For more Kimbra music videos click here.

Stream Vows on NPR

Stream John Mayer's new album

 Posting an old picture because let's be honest John, the new look is not doing it for me...

If you are a John Mayer fan and haven't streamed the new album on iTunes now is your chance before it goes away. There is no set expiration date so it could disappear at any moment... just like John's touring career. I'm still mourning the fact that I will not get to experience hearing him at the Hollywood Bowl this summer and will hold on to the memory of his last concert there. The Born & Raised album comes out May 22nd.

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Music's Healing Power

You may have seen this video already. Uploaded only five days ago and it already has almost 3 million views. It shows the healing affect of music. How it can awaken someone who is closed off and unresponsive to the world. Its just incredible! It warms my heart and this, this is why I love music so much!

Ben Howard

As promised this next artist hales from the UK but he's not what I would have imagined a guy from South Devon to be. Ben Howard is a Billabong sporting, guitar wielding, surfer. News to me that there are places in England that you can surf that don't look like the coast a Jane Austin or Charlotte Bronte novel would take place. I imagine the waters very very cold which increases my respect for these British surfers to a higher degree.

Raised on Joni Mitchell, John Martyn, Simon and Garfunkel and Pink Floyd by his mom and dad, Ben started writing and playing music at a young age and it seemed only natural to him to sign with Island Records who signed Nick Drake and John Martyn knowing that his music would fit in well at the label.

Ben Howard, who turns 24 next month, officially released his debut album in the U.S. today titled Every Kingdom. His first American tour has started and I already have purchased tickets to his Los Angeles show at the Troubadour which sold out so fast that they added a second night (We bought two extra tickets to the Tuesday night show so if you are really nice to me I may give you a deal on those tickets). Ben has been selling out shows throughout the UK and Europe developing a very loyal and devout following just by word of mouth and if his sold out shows are any evidence he will soon have that same following here in the U.S.

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Lucy Rose

Unintentionally the next three or four artists that will be featured here are all from the UK. Something is in the water in England and I like it.

Our first British talent is Lucy Rose from Warwickshire at age 23. She is beginning her solo career after contributing vocals on two Bombay Bicycle Club albums. Lucy never played anyone her music until she left home to go to college and decided to pursue music rather then attend school. 

 Lucy has only released three singles that will leave you wanting more but you can hear quite a few more live tracks on youtube. Each of her singles is its own break up anthem. Who hurt you Lucy? Jerk. She has begun recording her full-length album this year at her parents’ home. Lets hope it makes its way to the U.S. for release soon as well as some live shows!

Middle of the Bed Scar Red Face (Live)

For more Lucy Rose music check out my Youtube.com playlist here. 

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Video Tuesday. Its a thing... For Today...

Well I have a million artist post backed up that I need to do but for now I will procrastinate a little longer and share my favorite music related videos.

Punch Brothers - Clara (Live)
This is one of my top 3 favorite songs from their new album

Uncle Daddy/Thurz - Wake Up
The boys of Uncle Daddy are going gangsta with this new tune you can download for free! www.gouncledaddy.com

Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks 
I just love this weird little video

City and Colour - Fragile Bird (Live)
There aren't really words to describe how much I love his voice
Gary Clark Jr. - Please Come Home (Live) This is what I call "baby making music." I've seen Gary several times live and if you have the chance get there!

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