Dawes

If you have not had a chance to check out the band Dawes you should go listen to their debut album North Hills.  They have a great sound with good lyrics.

Dawes - Give Me Time (mp3)
Dawes - Bedside Manner (mp3)

Mavis Staples

I recently picked up Mavis Staples' new album You Are Not Alone.  It was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.  The album is good to listen to because it is mixed with blues, gospel and folk.  Good stuff!

Mavis Staples - Don't Knock (mp3)
Mavis Staples - Wrote A Song For Everyone (mp3)
Staple Singers - I'll Take You There (mp3)

Lissie

Lissie is a new artist from Rock Island, IL that I have been listening to quite a bit lately.  She is poppy with a little edge.  She has a very nice sound.  I have also included some interesting covers she has performed live.  She is worth checking out.

Lissie - Cuckoo (mp3)
Lissie - Little Lovin' (mp3)

Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (mp3)

Lady GaGa - Bad Romance (mp3)