Garrison Starr

"we were just boys and girls" from the sound of you + me (2006)

i happened upon this album in my itunes and was reminded of how nice it is despite her more commercial pop/country leanings.  i kind of like it when she sounds like she runs out of air and her voice almost cracks or something.  it's endearing.

Ben Webster

he's got a big sound and an instantly recognizable playing style.  check this video out.

The National

in case you haven't already heard of these guys, here is a song from their latest album, boxer (2007), called "slow show."  they sound to me like a mellowed out killers or interpol, and in turn, maybe more honest.  i really like the lyrics on the bridge:  "you know i dreamed about you/twenty nine years before i saw you..." 

John Vanderslice

i heard of this guy a few years ago, but just started listening to him a few weeks ago.  he's good, he has a unique voice and does some interesting things in his writing.  here is " my family tree" from his album cellar door, from 2004.  

Stuff You Should Listen To

i'm always telling people what to listen to.  not because i hope that everyone adopts my taste in music, i just like sharing the music i listen to. music is something i enjoy greatly, and it is a good way to relate to people.  i like to think i have a fairly wide taste in music, so hopefully you'll like something i suggest.  so here i go:

miles kurosky, former singer songwriter for beulah just put a new song on his myspace page after several years of hiatus after the band broke up.  doesn't sound too far from beulah, but that's not a bad thing.  it's always good to hear pop music with some nice horn and vocal arrangements. 

alright, that's all for now.