Little Jackie - The World Should Revolve Around Me

A few weeks ago, I had a lot of time to just peruse my way through MySpace looking through new music. And I have to say I spent maybe 2 hours to find only a few songs. There is great music out there, but there is also a lot of music that sounds the same. But finding Little Jackie was truly refreshing. This group offers a change from the last few posts with their pop/r&b/hip-hop sound.

Imani Coppola (vocals) has collaborated with multi-instrumentalist Adam Pallin to form Little Jackie, and release their album, The Stoop, this past July. Pallin recently worked on American Idol alumni Elliot Yamin's debut album. Coppola is best known for her her 1997 top-100 hit, Legend of a Cowgirl.

Coppola and Pallin actually did not work on the music together, but recorded the music and vocals separately. Pallin stated that this setup created a juxtaposition of what the music suggests and what she actually says. And I definitely agree.

This track can be compared to the same sound as the Black Eyed Peas, others have compared the duo to Gnarls Barkley.

But in any case, listen to the track. Another one I am fond of is the title track, The Stoop, off the same record.

Raining Jane - Incline

I was lucky enough to see Broussard, Raining Jane and Sara Bareilles at the Wiltern this past Sunday. I wasn't sure what to think of Raining Jane at first. But after their live 'acoustic' set, they made a positive impression.

Mai Bloomfield splits lead vocals with Chaska Potter. Their voices are so distinct yet mold together quite nicely. You can hear the voices melt together in the choros of this chosen track, Incline. Bloomfield also plays a wicked cello for a good portion of their set.

Becky Gebhardt plays the bass, but also busted out a sitar for the last few songs. A SITAR. Gebhardt and percussionist went 'ethnic' on us for an instrumental track that was as good as unexpected. The sitar got mad props from the fans.

Chaska Potter, one-half of the lead vocals, and the lead on this track. Her notes sustain differently than most other female vocalists. The way her voice changes note to note is in tune, but the transition sounds unique. It's hard to describe.

Mona Tavakoli, the last member of this girl band, plays a mean cajon. No drum set for this set, just different percussion elements. Harmonizing and playing fast sixteenth notes on a cajon was mighty impressive.

This track comes off their newest EP Paper Nest. Check it out.

I found a live video performing in video, pretty good audio quality. It's also in the mixtape17 player above.

-Geoff

Marc Broussard - Why Should She Wait

Marc Broussard has released a new full length album Keep Coming Back and an EP, Must Be The Water. You've never met a white guy, with so much soul. Raised in Louisiana, Broussard has a unique vibe that combines the best of old and new school.

This latest track, comes off of Keep Coming Back and duets with pop sensation Sara Bareilles. Broussard and Bareilles are touring across the country right now, set to hit LA this Saturday. I scoured the internet, but the track isn't anywhere. So click here. Sorry for the long loading times, if it's taking to long check out his official myspace here or his official website here

Make sure to turn the volume up when you listen to this track. With the bass line, keys and the opening guitar riff pumping, the first line comes off super smooth...'Have you ever had a woman that you didn't deserve..'

Try not tapping your foot to the smoooothness of this song.

Sara Bareilles, really doesn't get featured on this track, but the combined voices during the chorus blend really well. Hopefully they will duo during their live performance.

In my opinion of Marc's 3 full-length albums, SOS: Save Our Soul, Carencro & Keep Coming Back, Keep Coming Back showcases Broussard's songwriting and musical talent better than the other two. SOS: Save Our Soul, was a great album but consisted mostly of covers, with only one original song.

Other songs on Keep Coming Back that you WILL enjoy
-Keep Coming Back
-Hard Knocks
-Real Good Thing
Other songs on Must be Water EP to check out
-Must Be The Water

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