Saturday, January 7, 2012

Young Readers - BoxCar

Interesting Fact: Jordan played fiddle in a band called Black Canyon. The band were featured in the DeadCenter Film Festival for a documentary that was made covering their concept album about a Civil War love story.


Genre: Indie/Folk


Location: Norman, Oklahoma


Young Readers are: Jordan Herrera


My 2 cents: Boxcar is not an immediate hit, but its understated yet heartfelt melody will erect some valuable interest. This style of songwriting has to be given more than one listen and you'll find this growing on you like a mushroom. Song magnetism is hard to reach, but Young Readers have managed to just fine.


 Website: http://youngreaders.bandcamp.com

Friday, January 6, 2012

Benjamin Lyman - Librascape

Interesting Fact:
Benjamin can't Drive. It is also believed that he is the 3rd reincarnation of french poet Arthur Rimbaud. Not as interesting, but impressive is, Ben writes, records and produces all of his own music.


Location: Kansas City, MO


Genre: Soul/pop/rock


my 2 cents: I love to hear young songwriters with such a handle on their singing like Benjamin Lyman. You won't be asking who he is for very long. A man that can truly sing and write with major conviction. I long to hear more great singers like him, as they are so few and far between.


Website: http://benjalyman.bandcamp.com