Music Explorations/Roundup
Rich Medina http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=120445340&s=143441 is understandably one of TimeOutNY’s 2006 People To Watch. Album preview leaves me pleased, though not ‘accidentally’ clicking to buy.
Casey Dienel is another, possessing a particular presence and vision with her Wind-Up Canary http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=93462061&s=143441. Reminds me of Rufus Wainwright in a cafe.
Oh shit, a british import that is totally tasty. Corrine Bailey Rae reminds me of a lighter Macy Gray swirled with Nelly Furtado confection. Would definitely buy this. (Reminiscent of Vivian Green, with more successfully matched with songs.) http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=126091140&s=143444
So this Jason Walker CD is sounding quite quite cute… no wait, GOOD! almost want to jump up throw on my tight t-shirt and pour on jeans, dim the lights, and club OUT 
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=92012247&s=143441
This album cover seems familiar, though the sound isn’t totally. Sounds very polished and appealing. Could EASILY add this to the collection, especially used. New wouldn’t hurt the feelings.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=137078406&s=143441
Postal Service: Really nice, quality stuff from this outfit. Will watch out for future things from them.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=41441546&s=143441
Out/Nov ‘05 noted Michael Mangia as a knockoff Elton. Perhaps that’s why I fine him quality, yet not personally alluring or necessary.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=7203307&s=143441
Test Shot Starfish is definitely on their games. Go ‘head gay couple, make that ambient music! (This is less my Lounge playlist, and more new, “Atmospheric”, or some such.)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=62232007&s=143441
Well, damn. Gregory is BRINGING it. Is over in the neighborhood of Sarah’s FUMBLING with connections to Tori Amos, Paula Cole, and some soul brothers. Hearing this is only from previews - whoa! DEFINITELY BUYING!
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=76876810&s=143441
SO AMNewYork called forth Holly Brook, by way of republished LA Times ‘notice’. Singing the hook/chorus on hip-hop track Where’d You Go, leaving a ethereal presence - my words - to the hard, crunchy track and heavy handed Fort Minor.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=95780485&s=143441&i=95779235
On her self-titled EP, I’m already intrigued with how she’s familiar yet her own deal. Bravo and good luck with the Spring release!
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=81247780&s=143441
I listened to four tastes of Stephane Wrembel, on his website, and I’m not sure what the hoopla is about him from amNY. Very talented guitarist. I guess I want more presence or some such. Have a feeling in person, he is more. That’s a tricky deal in this media age…
http://www.stephanewrembel.com/music
So I found Pink Martini song snippets on Amazon. Played 1st track for newer disc. I like it, I like it. I can see sharing with Petey as well as DavidO. May buy both, dub, and send one of each to them Oooh, I love that!
I appreciate her newest title track, Everybody’s Girl. It’s like Paula Cole mixed with a more grounded presence and a bunch of Southern flavoring. Would like to hear more of her+
http://www.jenfoster.com/
HX called out this guy in their January 13th issue… DJ Exacta gives a good deal of info, and plus a sense of his vast ouevre, yet no song snippets. We know what to do 
http://djexacta.com/
Dave Tozer, a key John Legend/Get Lifted collaborator, called out working with British rapper Estelle (Billboard, 2/11/06). She’s the real deal y’all
v2.fr/estelle.php
