Album Review: Matt Giraud’s “Live At River City EP”

On January 21, 2014April 16, 2019 By Elizabeth Rosalyn TheIn American Idol, Music, TunesdayLeave a comment

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 new music available for purchase. His first EP, recorded at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan, features live recordings of five of his original songs (“4AM”, “Brand New Day, “See You In A Little While”, “Baby Girl”, “Stay A While”), along with a special treat (“Georgia On My Mind”) for his fans.

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Matt Giraud’s Live at River City EP is available on iTunes and Spotify.

Lea Michele’s “Cannonball”

On December 14, 2013April 17, 2019 By Elizabeth Rosalyn TheIn Music, Tunesday2 Comments

Music can heal you through the worst heartbreak. If anyone can attest to that truth, it is Lea Michele.

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Music Mix Megapost for Fall 2013

On December 14, 2013April 17, 2019 By Elizabeth Rosalyn TheIn Music, TunesdayLeave a comment

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…

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Candice Glover’s “Cried”

On November 25, 2013April 17, 2019 By Elizabeth Rosalyn TheIn American Idol, Music, Tunesday3 Comments

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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 the trying experience of giving all of herself to someone she loves, who clearly doesn’t love her back. Tired of concealing her true feelings and holding in her sorrows, she desperately wants to let out the tears wrought by the pain he brought and the heartache he caused.

“Cried” re-introduces Candice as a sophisticated and skilled vocalist who will soon be a force to be reckoned with on the Urban and R&B charts!

This is for every time I let it go
All of the nights that I spent alone
It’s been too hard to hold back the pain
So like a cloud, let it fall like the rain
Yes, I’m gon’ make a sound
Cuz I’m cryin’ out loud

Listen to the “Cried” lyric video and download the single on iTunes!