ArtistoftheWeek: Gentleman Reg 7/30/12-8/6/12

Gentleman Reg's vocals are very different than many musicians out their that it can catchy your ears like Rihanna's vocals. His previous releases were very much of a singer/songwriter style. Throughout his music career you could hear how much he's grown as a musician by listening to the songs from his debut album to his recent songs. They became more profound, more relatable and of course, more catchy.
I found out about Gentleman Reg from a movie I watched called Wilby Wonderful because it had Ellen Page in it. I heard his song, "Given The Chance To Fall" play at the beginning of the film and was instantly hooked to his music. Mostly because of his different vocal style and catchy yet simplistic sounds. I then checked out his song, "We're In A Thunderstorm" when Psapp remixed it and found out about his album Jet Black that released in 2009 and  was introduced to even more powerful and soothing songs for that everyday life.
Now, Gentleman Reg is coming back with a hard hit this year. He's kind of been out of the picture with his last release. He's releasing the new album in three parts, he's released the first part on July 3rd and let me tell you, if the songs on the first one represents the style of the album, I'm giving it a five star rating. It's songs filled with pop/rock elements and relatable lyrics that you can easily remember and sing to in your car. I'm sure that Mr. Reg himself would appreciate the love if you recorded yourself actually doing that. I have to say I am excited for the new album and will purchase it when it comes out this fall!

Youtube| Twitter| Facebook|Official Website
Purchase his music here! Listen to his music here!

Free Downloads
Give Me The Chance To Fall
Selective Songs From Jet Black
We're In A Thunderstorm (Psapp's Megacake Remix)
Waiting Around For Gold

~His look reminds me of Winter~

ArtistoftheWeek:Hotel Lights5/2/11-5/9/11

Hotel Lights, real name Darren Jessee, is a folk-singing man at heart. When he premiered on the music scene with his self-titled debut album, Hotel Lights, it exploded on the indie folk world when his song, "Follow Through" was featured on Grey's Anatomy in 2006. After that exposure, Hotel Lights had a following and other television shows asking to license his songs for their shows. His debut album became a hit, (not a huge one but a must-have at least) in 2006. Being in Barnes and Nobel and Target/Best Buy stores in the "Grey's Music" section, (I remember that section). After that album he released an EP called, Goodnight Goodmorning, and a second studio album called, Firecraker People.
Here's some songs if his style has piqued your interest!

Free Downloads
A.M. Slow Golden Hit
What You Meant
Follow Through
Motionless
Let Me Be The One
The Waves
Blue Always Find Me
Wedding Day

The Results for Best Male Musician of 2010!

#1 B. Rieth (14 Votes)

#2 Ben Howard (13 Votes)
#3 Dunbfoundead (10 Votes)
#4 Brookville (8 Votes)
#5 Steve Kopandy (5 Votes)

The Nominees for AOTW Awards 2010 #7

This is for Best Male Musician of 2010
(Click on the name of the nominee to find out more.)
1. B.Reith

2. Ben Howard

3. Brookville

4. Dumbfoundead

5. Steve Kopandy

VOTE NOW <- for your favorite male musician.

ArtistoftheWeek:Dumbfoundead8/17/10-8/24/10

I've been finding out about a lot of amazing artists recently, especially from the West Coast. I was happy to find out about this Rapper from youtube. I first heard of his song Clouds which I really liked. Personally his style of rapping to me is different than most rappers you hear nowadays. It's kind of hard to find true hip hop in music in 2010 but the internet helps (Ok no it doesn't).
My favorite songs from Dumbfoundead is Pushin' & Up In The Air.
His style is not so hard that it's scary like what some rappers do, but not so soft that it's "Hip Pop" it's just that kind of style in the middle that I like. I rarely see that in rappers. Ones that can do it, are really cool in my eyes.
Free Downloads
Clouds (feat. Jay Park & Clara C)
Up In The Air (feat. Clara C)
Different Galaxies ft. Sam Ock
She Don't Care ft. Intuition & Nocando (Paris, Tokyo Remix)
I Need A Dollar (Remix)
Peter Pan Complex (Lily Allen Remix)
Pushin'
Music Videos
Different Galaxies|Clouds
You can find more music videos on Dumbfoundead's Youtube Page
Official Website
Knocksteady

-Hope You Enjoy DFD-

ArtistoftheWeek:Brookville8/10/10-8/16/10

I always loved the melodies and sounds of Ivy, and I didn't really find out about Brookville until I watched Great Mistake.

I checked out his third release, Broken Lights and I loved the album. I then listened to the rest of his songs on his last two albums and I was automatically hooked.
His melodies are mellow and mostly likely elevator music but you have to admit that would be some great music to listen to in the elevator.
His first album, Wonderfully Nothing, was more electronic, and relaxing. It's a great elevator music album. Then again, I love music that's for elevators.
His second album, Life In The Shade, was a more structured and more lyrical album than the first.
His third and most recent album, Broken Lights, is a very blue album. The artwork really fits the feel of the album. The album includes more guitars and is way more lyrical than the last two albums. I have to say my favorite album right now is, Broken Lights. A great album for a blue day or on days when the sun doesn't come out on a summer day.
Free Downloads
Selected Songs from Wonderfully Nothing
Selected Songs from Life In The Shade
Selected Songs from Broken Lights
Music Videos
Nothing's Meant To Last| Great Mistake
Websites
Andy Chase's Website
Myspace
Facebook

-Hope you enjoy the music of Brookville-

ArtistoftheWeek:Steve Kopandy7/27/10-8/2/10

I was two years late to find out about this artist. Especially his Double Disc release, Based On [Disc 1] A True Dream [Disc 2]. All I can say is that I love the songs from him because of the sound. His sound really reminds me of the 90s. The alternative sound with the Pop vocals. Involving nothing but a guitar and a piano. I love that. I just love 90's music and Steve Kopandy reminds me so much of it. He's one of the singers that are ahead of their time. Too bad he couldn't have released this album in 1997. One of his songs could've been a one-hit. Played on the radio by the now (extinct) Radio DJs and community stations.
Ahh, those were the days. Too young to remember them but I appreciate them. His Two-Disc album, Based On A True Dream, is a collection of 18-tracks reflecting songs from the adventures of the world. From Japan, Latin America, Europe, Canada, Australia, and the US.

Free Downloads
Falls To You
1997teen
Corona and Lime
The Wire
Falling Stars
Two Knees

Websites
Official Website
Myspace

ArtistoftheWeek:B.Rieth5/19/10-5/26/10

"It's Pronounced B. Reith (Writhe)"

Usually, I don't like Christian Music, but I have to say I love the style of music B. Reith has. I stumbled upon this Artist on the Amazon Free Downloads page. I'm not much of a "YAY JESUS!," person, but I have to admit this artist is really talented. Singing and rapping his own songs. I really liked that, plus I always love "subtle religious themed songs" and he does that well. The album, Now Is Not Forever, is a great debut EP of B. Reith. His creativity along with some great lung capacity, equals a whole new game made by this great artist. Another Legend overlooked by the many releases of mainstream musicians and international pop artists. If it was the early 90's the christian hip-hop genre would be worshiping this guy.

Despite that downfall, he'll be put in my list of 21st Century Legends. Breaking the norm with his own style of music. I like when Artists do that. Makes them seem powerful to me.

Free Downloads
The Comeback Kid|I Know|Mess
Antidote|U Should Know|Wish That
Breathe|Goodness Gracious

I Hope you like this Artist as much as I did!

ArtistoftheWeek:Ben Howard5/11/10-5/18/10

I love feeling in Ben Howard's music. It makes you feel laidback and relaxed. It's really nice. Perfect for the sea.
The song that really stuck out for me the most is, Cloud Nine. That song is, by far, his best song. It's so perfect, it's a song that can be used for the sea, the clouds and for love. The laidback feeling and the build-up at the end really perfect for contemplating and living.
"London", is a great song for love in the big city and "The Wolves",
is a great song that showcases Ben Howard's vocalizing skills.

Myspace
Free Downloads
Three Tree Town|The Wolves|London|Cloud Nine
I really liked Ben Howard, I hope you like his music just as much as I do.