New Music - Sam Sparro

I found Sam Sparro about a year ago. The out Australian singer is handsome and his singing is hot. His first CD was released last year, and the first single, Black & Gold hit the airwaves. He was signed in the UK, so it took a bit of time to cross the pond to get to the US.

The eponymous CD is an R & B flavored collection and certainly one worth purchasing for any music library. The songs Cottonmouth and 21st Century Life are particularly good, although Black & Gold is the jewel.

You can find out more about Sam Sparro are his website or his MySpace.

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Worth Another Listen - Lloyd Cole & the Commotions

See, I have been having a thing for cute boys for decades. Lloyd Cole was certainly one of those cuties. First, he was Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, and later went solo. Just another in the long line of Brit-boys I would follow relentlessly. And still do, to this day.

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New Purchase - Skott Freedman

As I was on the internet last night, I discovered that Skott Freedman has released a new CD earlier this month, and went to iTunes to download. Skott is an amazing pianist, with a lovely voice. I first came across his amazing cover of 'Walking In Memphis' a couple of years ago, and have been a fan since. He also recently released a cover of the Cranberries song, 'Zombie' that is just outstanding.



Skott is another of my indie boys, talented musicians I have been lucky enough to run across since they have no studio backing for promotion. His latest offering, The Cottage Sessions, is wonderful offering of simple production and great songs. I am particularly fond of 'Over You,' an up-tempo song that is driven by some great piano work, and 'Home,' a beautiful mid-tempo song that feels so personal, 'It's Hard to Love You,' a song about love that can take my breathe away, and 'Don't Stop,' a gorgeous pop song with a classical feel that is short but powerful.



Of course, it never hurts that Skott has these amazing eyes that just make me stare and sigh. He is from San Diego, and I have never seen him perform live, but would love to at some point. But it is a combination of some outrageous piano skills and a great voice that sells me every time.

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