Glee's golden girl is ready to perform her new starring role... as a pop singer! Branching out from her character of Broadway diva Rachel Berry, Lea Michele has dropped her debut solo album, Louder, an aptly-named collection of original music that allow her undeniable powerhouse vocals to take center stage. From pulsating pop/dance tracks to passion-filled power …
After many months of waiting, Candice Glover's highly-anticipated debut album is finally here! The R&B/Soul powerhouse singer and reigning winner of American Idol is proud to introduce Music Speaks. As her signature Idol performance of The Cure's "Lovesong" (the cover which cemented her eventual victory is reprised on this album) indicates, Candice shines best on …
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If you like piano-driven alternative-pop with lyrics that tell a story, you need to listen to Tim Halperin. After getting his big start as a Top 24 semifinalist on Season 10 of American Idol, Tim has been constantly on-the-go with his career, making great music as frequently as I struggle to wake up and get …
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As a contestant on Season 11 of American Idol, Elise Testone covered artists like Adele, Al Green, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Jimi Hendrix (her final performance of "Bold as Love" is highly underrated - I urge you to take a listen), and a mix of those eclectic sounds are interwoven all …
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Megan Joy is a self-professed lover of love, dreams, and songs. Her second independent release, Free to Fly, is a collection of her songs on love and dreams. Like Megan's self-titled debut EP (which was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign), this album is full of infectious tunes and sweet melodies that with twinkle and …
Matt Giraud is a cool cat with his distinctively scatty and soulful jazz stylings, which are full of character - even his passionate piano playing has a life of its own. After a memorable run on Season 8 of American Idol followed by years of gigging around North America and the world, Matt finally has …
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-KhJmh074A Music can heal you through the worst heartbreak. If anyone can attest to that truth, it is Lea Michele. 2013 was undoubtedly the toughest year of her life, with the death of her boyfriend and Glee co-star Cory Monteith this past July. However, instead of succumbing to her grief, Lea has chosen to devote herself …
There were a ton of albums released this summer and fall that I haven't gotten around to commenting on yet, so I bring to you this Music Mix Megapost featuring five standouts that I felt deserved a shoutout before the year comes to an end... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wKU-jaus6w Sara Bareilles - The Blessed Unrest Released in July, …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0MtQuarr3s Candice Glover's newly released song is a stunning sobfest. "Cried", the first single (written by Jazmine Sullivan) from the American Idol Season 12 winner's debut album, Music Speaks (which drops on February 18th, 2014) is a stripped-down, piano-driven, and emotion-filled ballad that places Candice's captivating and soulful voice front and center. She sings about …
Kelly Clarkson kicks off the holiday season into high gear with an early Christmas gift, Wrapped in Red. This is Kelly's first Christmas album, and it is a fine collection of festive tunes! Wrapped in Red offers a mix of traditional carols, modern classics, and original songs written by Kelly herself. Diversity is reflective of …
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