Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams can be described as a barrier breaker in the music world. Every album is a new experience and genre to be experienced. His latest album titled "Easy Tiger" is one amazing eclectic album. With almost ballad sounding tunes to country jams, this album takes from his old albums and creates a new sound. The song "Off Broadway" is probably my personal favorite, reminding me of "New York, New York" from the "Gold" album.
Ryan Adams also tours with his band The Cardinals, and fronts the country band Whiskeytown. It almost depends on the mood he's in at the time. He is almost like a bipolar musician, but an amazing one at that. Out of all the albums Ryan Adams has released "Rock & Roll" has been my personal favorite. This album is a little bit heavier than the other albums. It shows a more exciting side to Ryan Adams. The song "So Alive" is one of my all time favorite songs, and was released on this album.
I have tried for years to get to seem him live, but tickets are hard to come by for his shows. the closest I've come was going to North Carolina but, tickets ended up being $75 apiece and I couldn't afford it. So if you ever get a chance definitely go check him out.

Ryan Adams

Ben Kweller

In todays music world it is hard to find an album you can throw in your cd player and listen to the entire disc with complete satisfaction. I have found such albums with an artist known as Ben Kweller. With his musical roots strewn through country and classic rock, his music combines many styles to create his own rendition of Americana music.
His albums "Sha Sha" and self-titled "Ben Kweller" are my personal favorites that he has put out. "Sha Sha" has tunes with a harder rock feel in "Wasted and Ready," to moving ballads in "In Other Words," which has some of the most excellent piano licks your ears have experienced.
His latest release "Ben Kweller," is littered with amazing songs like "Sundress," "Penny on a Train Track," and "Until I Die." This album can take you through a whirlwind of emotions, and has become my staple driving record. Each song keeps you wanting to delve in and hear the next tune.
I have been able to see Ben Kweller live twice and he puts on an excellent show. So if you ever get a chance go see him.
I would definitely go check out Ben Kweller as fast as you possible can, and get in on some of the best music you can get your ears on.

Ben Kweller

Young Love

What is sweeter than Young Love? Summertime, picnic lunches, and beaches come to mind for most. When I think of Young Love, intense dance/rock comes to mind. This 5-piece band based in New York City, is tearing up the music scene with hits like "Discotech" and "Close Your Eyes." Recently signed by Island Records, Young Love has shared the stage with huge acts like Hellogoodbye, and Say Anything during the Myspace music tour. The music instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Dan Keyes is the power driving force behind the musical entity known as Young Love. He was once a member of the band Recover, which had a lot of national buzz going for the group. They even landed a record deal, but Keyes decided he needed a change musically, and once he moved to NYC, Young Love was created. Members have changed over the years, but the lucid sound that is created by these guys is a sound to behold. Check them out, and get up and dance as your ears wrap around the intense boogie hooks.

Young Love

VHS or BETA

What can be said about VHS or Beta? This Dance/Pop/Rock band from my hometown
of Louisville, Ky. has changed the rock world with
it's new brand of dance/rock. When they released their first full length album "Night on Fire," I was blown away with the continuous hooks that seamlessly melted off each track. The title track "Night on Fire" has to be one of the catchiest songs I've heard in along time, but the hook on the track "Alive" is one to be reckoned with. This song has an ambient feel, but builds throughout the entire song into a mind blowing masterpiece. The bands newest album, released this past August called "Bring on the Comets", is definitely leaning toward the dance area of their sound, but does not disappoint at all. VHS of BETA has matured their sound into a very complex array of sounds with the new record. The song "Can't believe a single word" gets catchier every time I hear it.
The melody seems like a classic pop song, with a new wave dance feel. The most defining song on the new album is the title track "Bring on the Comets." This song brings out so many emotions. It almost has a ballad feel, till it it bursts through with pulsing guitars into the bridge. I highly recommend VHS or BETA to anyone who enjoys good quality, fun music.

VHS of BETA

As Tall As Lions

As Tall As Lions is as smooth as a baby's bottom, musically speaking that is. Dan Nigro's voice is a very refreshing sound from other lead singers in the indie/ambient/ rock genre. ATAL is signed to East West/TCR records. This indie rock label has signed big artist such as AC/DC, Missy Elliot, and The Beloved. As Tall As Lions are as deserving to be on this label as much as any of these other bands. What sets them apart is Dan's voice, it has the tone of Brandon Boyd, which says a lot. The bands overall sound has the feel of Under the Influence of Giants. Their new album "Into the Flood," is one of those albums that you can listen to all the way through without a hint of boredom. Every song calms and excites the ears. I would definitely check these boys out before they to huge. Tell your friends that you heard them first.

As Tall As Lions