Introducing Lonna Marie

Lonna Marie is a singer-songwriter from the East Cost (NYC/Miami) and now based out in Los Angeles. Her music has been described as "loverly folk".

Lonna Marie has released her debut EP "Oh No" in February, 2013 and is available on itunes. This Ep contains 5 songs which mainly talk about love. We are easy carried away by Lonna's beautiful voice and her music. I like the way some songs starts out slow to go to a catchy rhythm, in particular in the song "I Hope I Get This Right" or "I Love The Enemy".

Free EPK from ReverbNation.com

Website : http://www.lonnamarie.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/LonnaMarieMusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/LonnaMarie

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/lonnamarie

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/lonna-marie

The New Limb

The New Limb is a band from Silver Lake, Los Angeles and made up with Joey Chavez (vocals and guitar), Lauren Salamone (keyboards and vocals), Dan Perez (guitar and vocals), Adam Chavez (drums and vocals) and Dave Berg (bass and 808).

"Known for their incredible live show, stellar harmonies and "genre-bending" sound, rock quintet The New Limb are one of a kind. Pulling influences from a century's worth of song writers and comparisons spanning from Arcade Fire to the Zombies to Stars to the Shins, The New Limb truly has a unique but familiar sound."

They have just released a free mixtape "Inconsistencies". This mixtape features orignal songs, covers, some live in-studio tracks. If I had to choose some of my favorite songs from this mixtape, I think I would keep "Stifled" and "Strength in our bones". The mixtape contains lots of great songs.

The band is also working on a full length album which due out 2013.

Website : http://www.thenewlimb.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/thenewlimb

Twitter : https://twitter.com/thenewlimb

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNewLimb

Tumblr : http://thenewlimb.tumblr.com/

Christmas Songs Series II with Andrea Hamilton

Andrea Hamilton did a nice cover of the christmas song "Oh Holy Night". The few notes she sings near the end of the song are just amazing. A proof of the talent of this great singer.

New videos from Matthew Mayfield and Meiko

• Matthew Mayfield

Matthew Mayfield recorded an acoustic video for his song "Beautiful". This song is one of the song from his new album "A Blanquet For Ghosts".

• Meiko

Meiko played a couple of songs for The Wilcox Sessions. They've made a video for her song "Good Looking Loser" from her new album "The Bright Side". For this occasion,David Dennis of Voxhaul Broadcast joined in for this re-enactment of Meiko's process of writing the song.

Jc Villafan - UK Tour Dates

Some days ago, I told you Jc Villafan will be on tour in the UK. So we now know when. If you live near London, Liverpool or Manchester, check the dates below :

• 19th NOVEMBER : THE HALF MOON - LONDON

          8pm - http://www.halfmoon.co.uk/

•  20th NOVEMBER : THE BEDFORD - LONDON

           8pm - http://www.thebedford.co.uk/

• 21st NOVEMBER : THE REGAL ROOM, LONDON

          8pm - http://www.myspace.com/theregalroom

• 22nd NOVEMBER : PORTOBELLO ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, LONDON

          8pm - http://www.facebook.com/acousticsessions

• 23rd NOVEMBER : THE BRINKS, LIVERPOOL

          8pm - http://thebrinkliverpool.com/

• 25th NOVEMBER : PARR ST; STUDIO - LIVERPOOL

          Soul4Soul - http://soul-4-soul.blogspot.fr/

• 27th NOVEMBER : THE THIRSTY SCHOLAR, MANCHESTER

          8pm - http://www.thirstyscholar.co.uk/

• 29th NOVEMBER : THE B-LOUNGE, MANCHESTER

          8pm - http://www.facebook.com/PiccadillyBLounge

Jess Penner - New lyrics videos

Jess Penner has made lyrics videos for two of her songs from her last album "Growing In The Cold". These songs are "Blue Bird" and "Life Is Rosy", which are two awesome happy songs. You couldn't find better songs to start your day with a big smile on your face :)

Jess Penner - "Life Is Rosy"

Jess Penner - "Blue Bird"

Reminder : "Growing In The Cold" is available on Jess Penner's store, itunes and amazon.

Jc Villafan on tour in France + an upcoming EP

Jc Villafan, the soul/folk singer from California, will be on tour in France from the 7th to the 26th of November.  Each show is free. So if you live near from Lyon or Paris, you should go to see him performing. I'll be there in Lyon the 11th ! Here's the dates :

Some dates are also expected in UK so stay tune and check out his facebook page.

Moreover, Jc Villafan has prepared his first EP "Sweet Time" which should be out in the middle of october. He made a video where he talks about this new EP :

Shannon Curtis : "Anti-Gravity" + House Concert

Shannon Curtis, the singer-songwriter from LA, has released a new single called "Anti-Gravity" from her upcoming full length debut album CINEMASCOPE, which should be ready in the first quarter of 2013.

"Anti-Gravity" is out since August 28th and you can buy it on Shannon's store. People who will buy that song will also receive a free bonus acoustic version of this song, recorded at a house concert in Sacramento, CA.

Talking about house concerts, Shannon has been doing fifty house concert in 15 states during the summer. "Curtis's groundbreaking touring approach is taking the new "direct-to-fan" marketing ideology to its extreme, and is proving to be both highly successful as well as "an amazing amount of fun," according to Curtis.".  She has made a video about it :

If you would like to listen to Shannon's great songs, you can still book a show. For that, you can contact Jamie Hill at Saint Cloud Records (jamieh@saintcloudrecords.net)

Shannon Curtis - "Brightest Lighr In The Room"

Shannon Curtis - "Let's Stay In"

Website : http://shannoncurtis.net

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/shannoncurtismusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShannonCurtis

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/shannoncurtismusic

Jc Villafan - "Sweet Time" official video and more

Jc Villafan has released on official video for his song "Sweet Time". You can find this song on his Mixtape Volume II.

Moreover Jc Villafan has some shows in California, so if you live there go te see him performing ! And for his french fans, there will be a ustream live August 12th at 8 pm (french hour).

Jenni Alpert - "Shining Light"

Jenni Alpert has released a new song 'Shining Light". This song is one of the song from her upcoming album "Take It All". "Take It All" will be out August 21, 2012 on itunes.

Sunday Lane

Sunday Lane is a singer-songwriter native from Tulsa and now based out in Los Angeles. A huge thank you to Amanda Blide from LaFamos who told me about this amazing artist she works with. "A classically trained pianist, she writes articulate lyrics about social injustices in our society, young love, and growing up. Her soulful approach to songwriting expresses the depth of her musicianship."

Maybe you've already heard Sunday Lane's music as she had songs featured on One Tree Hill. That's the case for here song "The Reckless One" from her debut EP "Bring Me Sunshine" :

"Her debut EP, Bring Me Sunshine, displays her ability to write relatable songs with idiosyncratic phrases."

Sunday Lane - "Won't Go Back Down"

Sunday Lane has released a first full length album, "From Where You Are", in April 2012. I have first discovered Sunday Lane's music through this album. I've been captivated by her music from the 1st to the 11th song. There is something spellbinding in her songs. This album contains from beautiful  piano songs like "Painted Blue" or "Waltzing with Fire", to more pop/rock songs as the first single of the record "Little too Young".

Sunday Lane - "Little To Young"

Sunday Lane - "Painted In Blue"

"Bring Me Sunshine" and "From Where You Are" are both available on itunes.

Website : http://sundaylane.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/SundayLane
Twitter : https://twitter.com/sundaylane
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/SundayLaneMusic

Young's Got Talent : Jc Villafan

Jc Villafan is a young singer-songwriter from Torrance, California. His music is a mix of soul, jazz, and modern indie folk. I get to know this artist thanks to Charlotte Gomes from Your Music Refill.

Jc Villafan has started his solo career in 2011 after perfoming in a band for few years. At only twenty years old, he has already released 2 mix tapes and a live EP which are available on bandcamp.

He is often compared to Justin Nozuka or Bruno Mars, so amateur of this kind of music shouldn't be disappointed !

Jc Villafan is actually working on his debut EP which should be out this year. If you like his music and want to help him to release this EP, you can help him by pledging for his project on plegemusic here : http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jcvillafan

Website : http://jcvillafan.bandcamp.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/jcvillafan
Twitter : https://twitter.com/jcvillafan
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/JcVillafan

Jenni Alpert - "Who We Are" (Official Music Video)

Jenni Alpert has released an official video for her song "Who We Are".

Jess Penner - "The List"

Jess Penner has a new song called "The List". She performed that song at the ICAN benefit show in Hermosa Beach.

Jess Penner offers us a beautiful (but a bit sad) love song. If you want to know the lastest update about Jess Penner, you can also check out Monday Management.

Across Oceans

Across Oceans is a long term, cross continental collaboration between solo artists Cruz Gongora (backing vocals/guitars) and A Problem Like Maria (vocals). The name of this duo probably comes from the fact that he lives in California, in the United States and she lives in Metro Manila, in the Philippines.

These 2 artists have different musical universes. Cruz Gongora is more Acoustic/Fingerstyle/Alternative Rock/Metal/Experimental music style and for A Prolem Like Maria it's rather Hip Hop / Trip Hop / Acoustic Pop / R&B.

The collaboration between these artists gave an EP "Pacific" released in February 2012. This EP contains 6 good songs in an acoustic/experimental style.



Bandcamp : http://acrossoceans.bandcamp.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/AcrossOceansMusic
Soundcloud : http://soundcloud.com/across-oceans

Cruz Gongora
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/cobiwindagger
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/cobiwindagger
Soundcloud : http://soundcloud.com/harlothero

A problem Like Maria
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/APLMaria
Tumblr : http://a-problem-like-maria.tumblr.com/
Soundcloud : http://soundcloud.com/APLMaria

Young's Got Talent : Yaryn Choi

Yaryn Choi is a young girl from California. Yaryn is a huge fan of Sara Bareilles. Well, it's thanks to a cover of the song "Stay" by Sara Bareilles that I found her. And also thanks to Clement Grellier from sarabfans.com who shared this video.

I've been impressed by Yaryn Choi 's voice and I think you may be as well.

Yaryn Choi - "Stay" Sara Bareilles cover

Yaryn Choi - "The Writer" Ellie Goulding cover



Yaryn Choi - "Songbird" Ben Abraham cover

Twitter : https://twitter.com/yarynlikekaren
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/yarynlikekaren

Youtube Talent : Jenna Anne

Jenna Anne is a singer-songwriter, musician and vlogger from California. I found her by chance on youtube. Jenna Anne did a lot of videos. You can find 118 videos of cover songs and also original songs. Her videos are successful. She already has nearly 37 000 subscribers and has got get 4.6 million of views !!!

Jenna Anne - "Without You" - David Getta ft. Usher cover

Jenna Anne - "Notice Me"

Jenna Anne - "Until We Wake"

Jenna Anne - "My Lips Are Words"

She writes quite touching lyrics and I particularly like her ton of voice. I think you will probably hear about her in the years coming. I let you judge by yourself.

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/JennaAnneFans
Twitter : https://twitter.com/jennaanne01
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/JennaAnne1026

New original songs from Casey Hurt

Each tuesday, Casey Hurt post new videos of youtube. It can be original or cover songs. I've selected for you the 3 last original songs he posted . As usual, Casey has written beautiful songs. He gives a good representation of the fact that a beautiful voice and a great melody on an acoustic guitar are the only thing we need to have a good song.

Casey Hurt - "Peace Be Still"

Casey Hurt - "Back Into Your Arms"

Casey Hurt - "Don't Change A Thing"

You can subscribe to his youtube channel here : http://www.youtube.com/user/caseyhurt

Andrea Hamilton - Piano EP

Andrea Hamilton has released a new EP "Piano EP". This EP has been available on tiunes, amazon, spotify since May 15, 2012.

This Ep contains 5 songs :
 - You Don't Know What You Do
 - Hold Back The Waters
 - Second Chances
 - Sing Us
 - As Long As You're With Me

Andrea Hamilton - "You Don't Know What You Do"

David and Devine - "Take Another Shot" EP

David and Devine is a duet based in Los Angeles and made up of David Yaden (vocals/keys) and Candace Devine (vocals). 

David and Devine has released their debut EP in 2011. This self-titled EP contains 5 songs including the single "Leave The Light On" :

In 2012, David and Devine are back with a new EP "Take Another Shot". I had the chance to win this EP and to listen to the 5 great new songs. This album is another fantastic gift to listen to. You can buy it on itunes.

Take Another Shot :

Trouble

I Wanna Know

It's Alright

Faith

Website : http://www.davidanddevine.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/davidanddevine
Twitter : https://twitter.com/DavidandDevine
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/davidanddevine