The Smooth Maria – “Abandoned Town”
This song is so simple, it just might work. Enjoy sweeping vocals and a simple acoustic guitar melody. Perfect for that fall day that just won’t quit. I’m not even sure what that means, but I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy it.
The Aggrolites – “Firecracker”
Funky fresh? Check. Silky smooth? Check. Hippity Hoppity? Check. You’ll get it all with this tasty jam from The Aggrolites. You’ll be up and out of your chair in 10 seconds flat.
Kids of 88 – “My House”
Retro and rockin’, this jam from Kids of 88 will take you back to the days of synthesizers and reckless youth. Super trendy drum beats and a catchy chorus are enough to have anyone humming this bad boy. Check it before you wreck it.
Gil Scott-Heron – “New York Is Killing Me”
A little electronic mixed with hefty hand clapping makes the simplicity of this song completely unique. Add in an old blues man voice and it’s something you’ve never heard before. Plus, the guy has two last names so that counts for something.
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Helping Haiti – “Everybody Hurts”
A classic song already, “Everybody Hurts” has been re-made to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. A great song plus a great cause is a winner in our book.
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Brandi Carlile – “Dreams”
We loves us some Brandi Carlile. This song has some rockin’ acoustic with her signature pipes. It’s very melodic and has some pretty great harmonies. You’ll know by the end that Brandi Carlile has dreams. Oh yes, she’s got dreams.
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Beast – “Mr. Hurricane”
This song is straight up funky fresh. “Mr. Hurricane” mashes up throbbing beats and infectious hooks that make it a truly unique fun track. Jam this song if you are looking for something to practice your karate dancing in front of the mirror.
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Hilary McRae – “Every Day (When Will You Be Mine)”
This young Floridian is setting the stage for a huge career. She recently connected up with the Starbucks label which injected her career with a shot of caffeine. Yeah, I broke out a coffee joke. You’re welcome. Hilary has a powerfully soulful voice that mixes incredibly well with a killer horn section. Take this track for a spin if you want to feel good about your love life.
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C.C. Adcock – “Y’all’d Think She’d Be Good 2 Me”
C.C. Adcock is hardcore swamp, pop rock and has had some tracks featured on the vampire-induced HBO show, True Blood. This song gets your blood pumping before it gets drained out.
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