Monday, April 16, 2007

New Songs Added - 4/16/07

I am adding four songs by American Idol alumni this week. There are new selections from current albums such as "U Make Me Better" by Bo Bice and "Gonna Move" by Taylor Hicks. I found a track, "As Vain As You" by Vanessa Olivarez that was released on an imported compilation album called "Girls Night Out 3".

I also found a single that Kimberly Caldwell released last September called "Who Will You Run To". I looked on her website and this is what she had to say about the change in direction that she is taking for her album:
Kimberly continues to work on her debut album with the help of Randy Jackson and Diane Warren. Kimberly is going back to her Texas roots pursuing a country-rock genre. Kim is also working with an independent producer to record some of her own music.

Kimberly wrote to her fans in June 2006 stating, "I have a new music manager that's working with us on the album and he's really helping to get the ball rolling! It's taken us awhile now, but after some serious soul searching, we decided to take a change in directions and I'm going back to my country music roots. My music is definitely going to be country rock and I'm really excited about the progress we're making. My first single, which is, of course, a Diane Warren song, is going to be released this summer! I can't wait and I hope you all love it as much as I do!"
I have added another song by Suzie McNeil which is her single, "Hung Up", that is currently climbing the charts in Canada. She also now has an album out titled "Broken and Beautiful" and this is what she has to say about her CD:
“Broken and Beautiful” was recorded at Poppy Studios in Monrovia, California, produced by Marti Frederiksen, and features Suzie working with a number of songwriters among them Kara DioGuardi (Santana, Christine Aguilera, Pussycat Dolls), Goo Goo Doll’s Johnny Reznick, and Pink.

“I’ve had one hell of a year” says McNeil. “I loved touring with Pink, but finally had to turn down the European leg of the tour so I could take a breath and make plans for my own album release.

“Recording this album was a life changing experience” says Suzie. “I really feel like I walked out of the studio with something for everybody. It was such a joy to work with all these talented people, and now I have to make good”.
On the independent front we have a couple of young women who I think are particularly interesting. First there is Amy Kuney with her song "How The Wind Must Feel". This is the description of her CD "EP" on her website:
Amy Kuney's debut CD, simply titled "EP," was the highest rated indie CD of 2006 in Music Connection Magazine. Co-produced by studio veterans Peter Barker and Mandi Martin, the CD contains six songs all written and performed by Amy. Since the release of "EP," three of its songs were featured in the NBC daytime soap opera Passions and the entire CD has been licensed for several MTV shows, including The Hills, Laguna Beach, Pimp My Ride, Housebroken and the 2007 MTV Movie Awards Show. Amy and "EP" have earned numerous accolades and nominations, including All Access Music Awards' Best New Group/Artist, Best Female Pop/Alternative Vocalist, Best Pop/Alternative Album of the Year and Best Overall Songwriter, as well as an L.A. Music Awards nomination for Best AAA CD of the Year. The CD is available on indie label Spin Move Records.

Amy's songs are a very much a diary of the travels and experiences she has had. They resonate clearly with our lives and times while showcasing Amy's wonderfully fresh and creative songwriting talents. Amy's voice comes through clear and strong. Truly a stunning debut collection.
Olivia Eden is a new talent from Australia and I am featuring her Grammy nominated song "Ordinary Girl". This is an excerpt from the bio on her Myspace page:
Born in Hollywood, Olivia Eden was always destined to be a star. At the age of 8, Olivia moved from Los Angeles to the Australian bush. She had little in the way of entertainment except for nature and her piano, and it has developed into an inseparable relationship. Olivia has a beautiful voice that immediately grabs your attention. Olivia does not put on a voice like so many other pop artists do. People who listen to Olivia hear the sweetness of Natalie Imbruglia, the warmth of Enya and Faith Hill, the sassy of Madonna, the folk and sensitivity of Jewel, and the harmonies of KD Lang. She has an eclectic sound which makes her interesting, new and original. Olivia is unusual because, unlike so many other pop artists that we see now, she writes her own material, plays an instrument while performing, and has an amazing voice. She is the Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette and Suzanne Vega of the past. Her musical styles range from pop to country to alternative. Olivia is a real musician who follows a path of making music and sharing her musical talents with the rest of the world. Olivia's song lyrics reflect the artist that she is: punchy and personal.
I have also included the current hits "Tim McGraw" by Taylor Swift and "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas as well as the tried and true "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young, "Send Your Love" by Sting and "Shout" by Tears for Fears.

Enjoy!
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