HOZIER: Singer/songwriter

Another winner from across the pond. 
Andrew Hozier Byrne, aka, Hozier, the Irish lad has a major hit on his hands with 'Take Me To Church'


'Take Me to Church'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYSVMgRr6pw


'Sweet Thing' (Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAbs_PYfpvQ

'Whole Lot of Love' (Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J0uAPipJ7QA

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Jack Savoretti: Singer /Songwriter

Jack Savoretti:  Released his latest EP with a powerful song 'Solitude'

The new "TIE ME DOWN' EP, by Savoretti is one you will not soon forget. The voice is a little more gravely, but probably his best work so far, and he just keeps getting better.

'Solitude'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70b-S-8yMpI:

'Back to Me"
https://www.youtube.com/user/JackSavoretti

'Tie Me Down'
https://soundcloud.com/jacksavoretti/last-beat-1

MAKE IT RAIN - Singer/Songwriter Ed Sheeran

The best thing to come out of the FX Series 'Sons of Anarchy' 

'Make it Rain'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrYA9dLxXf0

Live Perforamce:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yhbYWk03aI



http://communityvoices.post-gazette.com/arts-entertainment-living/get-rhythm/item/38576-sons-of-anarchy-s-red-rose-ed-sheeran-s-make-it-rain


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ED SHEERAN: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Ed Sheeran, released his 2^nd Studio album X (Multiply), out on iTunes June 23, 2014. Hard to believe it is only his second, because he seems to be everywhere. Sheeran has released 12 EP’s, 8 Singles, and 6 Music Videos, which may account for his visibility.  I confess I  liked some of his stuff, but I was not a fan until his single ‘SING’, the video produced by Pharrell Williams (The Happy Song guy), and now I want to hear more of his stuff. The new album seems to be more mature, and appeals to a wider audience, and it is packed with great melodies: ‘Bloodstream’, ‘The Man’, ‘One’, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and  ‘Sing’, plus many more.

See review posted by the Guardian:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/19/ed-sheeran-x-review

Sheeran the song writer, has been busy writing for/with Olly Murs, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Naughty Boy, and more. He also performs with various artists, and collaborates with them on their albums.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlYcUqEPN58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TqGEbROFd4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIJHg1XWR7o

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SAM SMITH: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Sam Smith, the 22 year old from London England, is debuting his first studio album ‘In the Lonely Hour’. He is all over the radio stations playing POP music.

Released May 26, 2014 by Capitol Records, and to iTunes on June 17, 2014. He previously released singles  ‘Latch’, ‘ Money on My Mind’, ‘Lay Me Down’, and  ‘Stay with Me’. Also included on the album is ‘La La La’ featuring Sam Smith with Naughty Boy.

The album is basically one ballad after another, with only a few upbeat tracks. The soulful singer reflects his lonely hour with music and his fabulous voice and frame of mind. Smith equates his feelings to not having reciprocated love from those he cared about. While he sings beautifully, it is kind of a downer, but very good overall. 

Smith confesses he struggles with OCD, and cannot leave the house until he performs his checking routine.  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors.  He appears to do just fine while performing. His singing  voice will see him through

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ASUImTedo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182TRJq9Zt8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB-5XG-DbAA

SNL: Debut

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/sam-smith-dazzles-in-snl-debut-20140330

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SHOOK TWINS: SINGERS/SONGWRITERS

Katelyn & Laurie Shook, identical twin sisters from Sandpoint Idaho, released their 4^th studio album ‘WHAT WE DO’ April 8, 2014.  The Shook Twins are not widely known and primarily perform the festival circuit on the west coast.

 The twins are known for their unique layering of instrumentation, melding acoustic banjo, guitar, upright bass, mandolin, and ukulele, with a distinctive use of a looping machine and the ever present ‘green egg’ (percussion).  All Incorporated with electric creating an eccentric mix of folk, roots, pop and sometimes ‘Quirky Folk’ music that is catchy, blended with the melodic twin harmonies for a hypnotic sound they call their own.

The Shook Twins are refreshing, not the same old thing, they are creative, sound good, and I want to hear more when I listen to them. They may never be the “Pop” sensation of the moment, but they certainly are entertaining, and if you dare to try something new, this may be it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvkMDvVjQ5U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEUGMq7EA6U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_8_lfR-VUQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMg3Y9x3-5Y

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PAOLO NUTINI: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Paolo Nutini:  Singer/Songwriter/Musician, released latest EP out 4/15/2014 ‘IRON SKY’.  The prelude to his 3^rd Studio Album CAUSTIC LOVE, released in Ireland 4/15 and United Kingdom 4/14/2014, and to be released in the US on 4/22/2014. 

His first album ‘These Streets’ brought hits like ‘Jenny Don’t Be Hasty’ and ‘New Shoes’.  His second album not so much, but this album brings him back in the spotlight with the single ‘Scream’ (Funk My Life Up) released in January 2014.

The 27 year old Scotsman, known for singing with his eyes closed during his entire performance, sports a new hair style, and seems to have opened his eyes, (Maybe not).  With his knack for catchy-off beat melodies, Nutini enhances his raspy vocals, and highlight his mature songwriting skills with a charming ambitious album which is likely to sport more than one hit single.

The unique thing about Nutini; is you cannot peg him to be one specific type of artist, he can incorporate many different styles of music into his album, which makes him more universal than just a pop singer,  he is more like a world entertainer who appeals to a variety of genres and fans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZswz64dFlw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELKbtFljucQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsx-JVymaGk

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