John McCauley: Daydreaming

John McCauley, from Deer Tick, has a voice influenced STRONGLY by both Hank Williams, Sr., and brandy--in equal portions. This song is a perfect description of what happens when you daydream about someone, and it's perfect, as is John's voice and adept picking.

Tallest Man on Earth: King of Spain

The Tallest Man on Earth is legally known as Kristian Matsson, who is characterized by his raw charismatic voice. Because of this, he is often compared to Bob Dylan--with their similarly raw voices and folk-based styles. Matsson was formerly the front man for the Montezumas.

This song summarizes: Summers, traveling hippies, farms, coffee, latin girls and the best summer so far of my life. +Patricia C. Perez 

Lisa Hannigan: Silent Night

 

In the spirit of Christmas (I hate holidays, especially Christmas), Lisa Hannigan captures most of my feelings for the specific holiday. 

Mathemagic: Breaststroke

An Ontarian trio that exude so much calm.

B.U.I.L.T.: Summer Wine

A nice mix of baby-making music and indie-rock. Some things are better when blended. b.u.i.l.t. is a Bloomington, IN based fellow who exists as an example of what the 1990's can do to your brain--this piece of pop, electronic, and R&B is spectacularly executed; making Boyz II Men, Brandi, Prince, TLC and any other of the age's greats proud.

We Were Promised Jetpacks: Quiet Little Voices

SXSW Talent is so good.....In any which direction, call me; I will run for you. I'll come for you. I'll die for you. I'll come for you.

Metric: Satellite Mind

Canada puts out a lot of things--maple syrup, crude petroleum, beavers, Beibers--but not everything from Canada is bad. For example: Metric, a new age/indie-rock group from Toronto. This song is absolutely addictive!

"I'm sending vibrations in your direction."

Mika: Elle Me Dit

this song...oh God the french are so witty. If I had a dime for every time a woman told me I was making a mess of my life...well, let's say I'd be rich.