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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In Honor of Australia Day

Since I am not only American but Australian as well I thought it would be appropriate to feature all my favorite Aussie music right now to celebrate Australia Day. There are so many great Australian artists entering the music scene these days it was hard to choose just a few! Enjoy mates!
Boy And Bear - Feeding Line Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know Angus & Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane Sia - You've Changed

Marc Scibilia

There are those days when I get caught down the rabbit hole of new music. Its not even clear how I get there but eventually I stumble across a new artist that really takes me. Today I was in the youtube related videos rabbit hole and stumbled across Marc Scibilia and this video.

*Note at 2:38 when I'm pretty sure his dog passes gas and Marc can't stop laughing.

Are you swooning yet? I know I am... The Johnny Cash influence can definitely be heard in this native of Buffalo, New York who moved to Nashville right after high school knowing music was his calling. At this moment a few Youtube videos are all you will get of Marc but he has an EP coming out early this year and you can hear him on Andrew Greer's album coming out January 31st.

I have a feeling he will be exploding shortly so jump on the Marc wagon before it gets too full.

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