Tinashé, Paul Cresey and Some Reviews

Once again my good friend Cameron has passed me to an unbelievable UK artist named Tinashé. Now I pass him off to you. I started out watching some acoustic videos he has posted on you tube. Unreal is all I have to say. Collaborating with an

acoustic guitar and a drummer (who plays a pretty creative cardboard kick drum) the two complement each other with extraordinary talent. Excellent melodies and groovy guitar and drums make "Saved" one of my new favorites, especially this acoustic version. You can watch it on you tube at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jji-swJQxrE

The drummer oddly reminds me of the style and skill held by my old drummer Rémi Lafleche. When watching the video, those who know Rémi will understand what I'm talking about haha. Another Tinashé video to check out

would be a song called "A-Liar" an adaptation of a Vampire Weekend song which can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdOCbbjTeCM&NR=1

Originally from Zimbabwe this amazing artist came to the UK to eventually grow into becoming a doctor/lawyer but fell in love with a guitar instead and thank god for that. Originally writing and producing all his own music, Tinashé just released an EP titled "Mayday". This is a great combination of Indie/Pop with the soulful feel of reggae vocals. I have yet to find a way to purchase his EP in Canada as I believe it is not available here yet. But songs are streaming on his myspace at http://www.myspace.com/tinashemusic

An amazing Edmonton local artist now has to be recognized. I had the pleasure of meeting and mixing Paul Cresey at a show he played at the restaurant I work at for our New Years Eve Party. Paul is a great songwriter, and it showed when he became a finalist at the Calgary Folk Fest songwriting contest just recently. He has been apart of the U-22 program directed by Rhea March from CKUA radio. This program takes young local talent and helps them break out onto the music scene. Before meeting Paul I first saw him perform at the Edmonton Folk Fest and was immediately blown away by his talent. He has two records out which are both available for purchase on his myspace at http://www.myspace.com/paulcresey as well as streaming songs.

This folk singer/songwriter definitely deserves a close listen.

http://www.myspace.com/u22music

Other U-22 Artists to check out:

Joe Nolan - http://www.myspace.com/joenolanband

I have to say Joe is in my opinion one of the most talented young musicians on the Edmonton music scene today. His albums are amazing and well worth a listen.

Stephanie Bosch - http://www.myspace.com/stephaniecbosch

Daniel Moir - http://www.myspace.com/danielmoir

Samantha Schultz - http://www.myspace.com/samanthaschultzmusic

All of the above are Edmonton local singer/songwriters.

REVIEW FOR MGMT Congratulations:

MGMT's newest release was a very anticipated sophomore album to their first album Ocular Spectacular. The band seemed to have take a more mellow approach to this record but in a blissful, amazing way. Incorporating amazing acoustic guitar into some songs such as the 12 minute long Siberian Breaks which has amazing instrumentation around the 8 minute mark. Still staying to true to the electro element, new sounds are emerging from the band that are soothing to the soul. The album just released on I Tunes on the 9th of April, definitely an album that will not disappoint.

http://www.myspace.com/mgmt

KEANE:

As this next review isn't exactly a new release from this band, if you have not heard of Keane you are missing out. Their latest album "Perfect Symmetry" is what I would call the perfect blend between rock and electronic. Acoustic drums, piano, guitars, and just the right amount of synth to blow you away with their musical genuineness. My

two favorites off this album are "Again and Again" as well as "You haven't told me anything" and "Pretend that you're alone". Check out streaming songs at

http://www.myspace.com/keane

That's all for now, My next post will most likely come after my trip to Washington outlining the obvious amazing talent I will witness at Sasquatch Music Festival

Live, Love, Sing

-Matt