Mat Kearney October 18, 2007

In a music world longing for a new voice, Mat Kearney represents the singer-songwriter for the 21st century music lover. While keeping an acoustic base, Kearney incorporates a wide range of influences that color his songs with unique textures. At the same time, Kearney captures the lyrics that stir the deepest universal emotions. Influenced by soul, jazz, rock and pop Sara's writing is bold, honest and edgy. Her sound has been described as everything from Norah Jones to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple to Alicia Keys. Malibu native Colbie Calliat's style is thoughful, engaging acoustic pop in tune with Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac circa 'Rumours,' which coincindentally, her father, Ken Calliat, co-produced. "A great song," says Caillat, "should lift your heart, warm the soul and make you feel good." Taking her own sound advice, Calliat's debut album 'Coco' is simply crammed full of them. Kristen Key and her band are a Cincinnati-based pop act. After scoring a top 10 hit with 'A Thousand Miles' back in 2002, singer and pianist Vanessa Carlton returns with a new album, 'Harmonium,' featuring the single, 'White Houses.'