So I figured I'd take a look back at the music I've picked up over the last year and post a few of my favourite finds here. It looks as though 2008 was a year for mellow music for me.
** Note: These weren't all 'new' in 2008, just new to me.
Ray LaMontagne
I don't know if you've heard this guy yet, but if you haven't, please check out his stuff. He's got a really cool sort of 70s folk vibe to his music which I totally dig. This is one of my favourites:
VAST
This band reminds me quite a bit of James (who are also excellent, btw). A little dark, broody...definitely my kind of stuff.
Dan Mangan
I'm fairly sure I listened to Dan Mangan's album 'Postcards and Daydreaming' on repeat for a solid month towards the beginning of 2008. He's a young Canadian (from Vancouver) performer who has great talent with both music and lyrics. I'm looking forward to much more from him.
Jason Mraz
Now, Jason isn't exactly new to me. I've been listening to his stuff since I saw him open for Chantal Kreviazuk some years back. However, his new album has a few tracks that just resonated with me. Of course there's the fantastic 'I'm Yours', but I think I most enjoy 'Details in the Fabric' featuring James Morrison (someone else you should definitely check out).
Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin just always seems to get a sigh of contentment from me.
Augustana
I may have been a little slow on the uptake with Augustana, but I'm certainly glad I came around. They remind me of some other band, but I just can't place who.
Band of Horses
This song was used in some car commercial a few months back, but I actually picked it up on a referral from Cajunboy's blog.
The Hermit
Another Vancouver find, I'm actually not sure if The Hermit is putting out music anymore, but I hope they do. They've got some really great stuff.
Tracy Chapman
Now Tracy Chapman certainly isn't a new find, however, there's this brilliant little gem on her new album that is definitely worth a mention. Makes me remember driving in the car with my mom, listening to her sing along to the radio.
I've got two more finds that are of the purely youtube variety. The first is Julia Nunes. I first discovered her when she was mentioned on another blog I read, and have since dialled through all her posted youtube vids. She's just a lot of fun. This cover is my favourite, but be sure to check out her original stuff too, it's great!
Secondly, Sungha Jung is one extremely talented kid. I think he's like 12 or something ridiculous like that and plays the guitar like nothing I've ever seen before.
So that's what I've got for now. I'm probably missing a bunch, but these were the ones that stood out from this past year. Be sure to check them all out.
And I'd love to hear any recommendations for music you may have. Post them in the comments or send us an email. I'm always on the hunt for great new music to fill up my ever present iPod.
Happy New Year kids!
** Note: These weren't all 'new' in 2008, just new to me.
Ray LaMontagne
I don't know if you've heard this guy yet, but if you haven't, please check out his stuff. He's got a really cool sort of 70s folk vibe to his music which I totally dig. This is one of my favourites:
VAST
This band reminds me quite a bit of James (who are also excellent, btw). A little dark, broody...definitely my kind of stuff.
Dan Mangan
I'm fairly sure I listened to Dan Mangan's album 'Postcards and Daydreaming' on repeat for a solid month towards the beginning of 2008. He's a young Canadian (from Vancouver) performer who has great talent with both music and lyrics. I'm looking forward to much more from him.
Jason Mraz
Now, Jason isn't exactly new to me. I've been listening to his stuff since I saw him open for Chantal Kreviazuk some years back. However, his new album has a few tracks that just resonated with me. Of course there's the fantastic 'I'm Yours', but I think I most enjoy 'Details in the Fabric' featuring James Morrison (someone else you should definitely check out).
Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin just always seems to get a sigh of contentment from me.
Augustana
I may have been a little slow on the uptake with Augustana, but I'm certainly glad I came around. They remind me of some other band, but I just can't place who.
Band of Horses
This song was used in some car commercial a few months back, but I actually picked it up on a referral from Cajunboy's blog.
The Hermit
Another Vancouver find, I'm actually not sure if The Hermit is putting out music anymore, but I hope they do. They've got some really great stuff.
Tracy Chapman
Now Tracy Chapman certainly isn't a new find, however, there's this brilliant little gem on her new album that is definitely worth a mention. Makes me remember driving in the car with my mom, listening to her sing along to the radio.
I've got two more finds that are of the purely youtube variety. The first is Julia Nunes. I first discovered her when she was mentioned on another blog I read, and have since dialled through all her posted youtube vids. She's just a lot of fun. This cover is my favourite, but be sure to check out her original stuff too, it's great!
Secondly, Sungha Jung is one extremely talented kid. I think he's like 12 or something ridiculous like that and plays the guitar like nothing I've ever seen before.
So that's what I've got for now. I'm probably missing a bunch, but these were the ones that stood out from this past year. Be sure to check them all out.
And I'd love to hear any recommendations for music you may have. Post them in the comments or send us an email. I'm always on the hunt for great new music to fill up my ever present iPod.
Happy New Year kids!
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