I know I don’t typically talk about music here on the blog {other than my undying love for Hanson} but today, I wanted to share two of my favorite artists who are currently in heavy rotation on my iPod. I love talented real musicians who have a passion for playing, singing, and writing their own music and these two are no exception.
Let’s say hello:
Meiko: Josh and I have been long-time fans of Meiko. We’ve seen her live a few times and my mind was officially blown when she toured with Hanson this past fall. A paring made in heaven! She has the most amazing, calming voice….all her songs are wonderful…and she’s fun to be around on Facebook and Twitter. Plus, we are the exact same age (10 days apart) so sometimes I feel like we are on the same wavelength. Do you ever sense when people are the same zodiac sign as you?! I feel like I always gravitate toward my fellow aquarians even before I know their birthday. I digress… Meiko’s newest album will be released on May 15 so make sure to check it out! I have the EP with some of the songs on it and they are all my favorite!
Rachel Goodrich: Rachel is a newer discovery for us after we stumbled upon this video – the winner in her year long contest to come up with the best user generated video for her song “lightbulb” {warning: the video is a little risqué}. Sky loves listening to her music so it’s on a lot. Her latest album is full of up-beat songs that are just perfect for our long commute. Her style is so unique. In most reviews, it’s been coined “shake-a-billy”; which is defined as “an eclectic blend of vaudeville-inspired indie-pop, swing-jazz, and country-folk”. That’s a lot of styles and I LIKE IT!
I’d love to know what you think, if you are already a fan, or if you’ve discovered any new music lately. My ears are wide open!
{Disclaimer – I give my husband full credit for introducing me to BOTH of these artists}
Comments