I first heard this cat on “Live From Abbey Road” on cable.  WOW.  He could sing from the phonebook and make it sound good.  I hope he keeps producing records.  I prefer his raw sound on his first album but check out “Three More Days” on his second album – it kills.  http://www.raylamontagne.com/

A group of guys that love the harmonies of the Eagles and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.  Their debut album is just coming out.  www.lowstars.com

This retro-soul group kicks. Their most recent album is very good – check out “100 Days, 100 Nights”.

What a great track. I never met these guys when I was working around the Texas music scene, but I would love to see them live sometime. They are from Austin.  http://www.spoontheband.com/

I really like some of their music, but the harder screaming stuff isn’t my bag. “Fully Alive” is one of my faves.

Don’t You Fake It is a pretty solid album, led by “Your Guardian Angel” and “Face Down,” though the former gets the most listens from me on a regular basis.  www.redjumpsuit.com

Looooove these guys. Try “We Intertwined” for a great example of what they are all about. www.thehushsound.com