I had the pleasure to meet up with Angel Taylor at one of her recent gigs, and I have to say that the pleasure was all mine. Her live show is just as good as her album (which is more than pretty good, so that’s saying a lot) and her stage presence lit up the room (even though it was a poorly lit bar.) She has recently toured with other singer-songwriters including Brett Dennen, Mat Kearney, Brandi Carlile and Gavin DeGraw and is currently one of the few elite artists to be signed to Aware Records (the record company that also represents a one Mr. John Mayer.)
After expressing her deep love for the aforementioned artist, it’s easy to see where her influences lie, but she strives to create music that is unique to her style which I have to say I completely respect and value. She worries about sounding too much “like this” or “like that” and I think that’s exactly the attitude to have in a sea of singer-songwriters all trying to do the same thing.
After the official show, a small group of people followed her (rather stalker-ish, me included) to a small corner of a hotel where a piano stood waiting to be played. Angel then treated us to a private concert playing requests from her first album without hesitation. After seeing the show and getting a more intimate look at this up-and-comer, it’s easy to see why you need to keep your eyes open for her tour dates. I could stay up all night listening to that voice. Check her out. You could too.
This is a hauntingly beautiful song. Laura Veirs, an Oregon based singer-songwriter, delivers a track that seems to float in the upper atmosphere. The vocals are pure and the instrumentation pulses. Take this track for a spin if you are feeling the need to chill and think deep thoughts.
2010 is looking mighty good for Ms. Angel Taylor. A recent crowning as VH1’s You Outta Know: Artists On The Rise sets the stage nicely for some big commercial exposure for this singer-songwriter out of Los Angeles. “Like You Do” is a light and playful track that will be a great addition to your upcoming Valentine’s Day playlist.
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Motion City Soundtrack – “Her Words Destroyed My Planet”
It is hard for me to believe that My Dinosaur Life is the fourth studio album from Motion City Soundtrack. Where does the time go? There are a few certainties in the world. I love dinosaurs and these guys rock. It was inevitable that I would love their quirky and rocky “Her Words Destroyed My Planet”. You will love it too, especially if you love the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex.
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