Song of the Day // Tristan Pettyman - My Oh My

A couple months ago I posted a video of Tristan Prettyman singing a song from her upcoming album called Marry You. It was a gut wrenching performance that a lot of you responded to strongly.

Well, that track isn't the first single (no surprise) and the album isn't out yet -- but the upbeat first single is, and its very summery and catchy. Here is My Oh My -- it's a little bit country a little bit pop'n'roll. Hope it perks up your day.

 

 

Song of the Day // Hoodie Allen - No Faith In Brooklyn (feat. Jhameel)

What's the buzzing sound you're hearing? It's probably Hoodie Allen who has managed to take his relatively low-profile Internet presence last year -- which got a boost from a late-year giveaway of his first album, Leap Year on his website -- and turn the chatter into a bonefide blog success.

Part of what's refreshing about this guy is that he doesn't seem like a rapper. In fact, if I hadn't heard his music I would've presumed he was just another poser. But from what I've heard so far he has a style that's familiar enough to be mainstream, but distinct enough to be his own.

Another interesting thing about this guy is that his lyrics are clever and flow well, but he never sounds like he's trying to be clever -- it feels natural, which means it isn't obnoxious. As my friend said, "It leaves you wanting more."

Hoodie Allen's first official single is a mellow rap track with a smooth hook sung by Jhameel. I smell a hit...




The same day the video was released Hoodie posted a candid YouTube video thanking his fans...