20 Artists You Should Know About
Matt Wertz
Missouri-born and Nashville-trained, Matt Wertz has a warm, rich sound reminiscent of both Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz. Check out his debut album, or catch him on tour with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers!
Micah Wolf
It doesn't get any more indie than Micah Wolf. Wolf and his band didn't just produce the album on their own, they built the studio and the instruments! Check out "Burden" on our Listen Up page this month.
Jim Noir
A recent Barsuk Records find, Jim Noir is a British singer-songwriter given to eccentric yet pleasant little ditties dedicated to such things as his computer, and the key of C.
The Alternate Routes
The debut record by the Alternate Routes, due out March 13th from Vanguard Records, showcases strong songwriting and Dylanesque vocals. Of particular note is the lead track "Ordinary".
James Marsters
Few non-fans know that this star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Smallville is an accomplished musician in addition to his other talents. He is currently writing songs for his sophomore release.
Allison Crowe
Crowe plays classical, jazz and rock, on a variety of instruments - and it's all terribly good. Hailing from Nanaimo, BC, Crowe's plans for 2007 include touring in both North America and Europe.
The Album Leaf
Tristeza guitarist Jimmy Lavalle's solo project, The Album Leaf released a fourth album of atmospheric post-rock in September 2006.
Mat Kearney
Kearney has manage to get his acoustic-driven pop-rock out there without getting pigeonholed with the "Christian rock" label. His current single "All I Need" was written based on two of his friends from New Orleans and their story during Hurricane Katrina.
Locksley
A four-piece rock and roll band that was originally formed in Madison, Wisconsin, Locksley moved to Brooklyn to produce their own take on British Sixties rock.