- Jose Gonzalez (www.myspace.com/josegonzalezmusic)Mentioned here before, this soothing Scandinavian brings that soulful sound you find with Iron & Wine. Gonzalez's classical guitar is the perfect complement to his dark, meandering lyrics. Check iTunes for his debut LP, 'Veneer.'
- David Ford (www.david-ford.com)His sharp, pointed words over guitars and pianos have taken the UK by storm, and the US is next. Comparisons to David Gray and Damien Rice will be a dime-a-dozen soon. Fans of Bright Eyes and Turin Brakes will also eagerly await the US release of his thoughtfully titled debut, 'I Sincerely Apologize For All The Trouble I've Caused.'
- Richard Swift (www.richardswift.us)I love Richard Swift. Not that anyone can compare to Rufus Wainwright, but if you could bottle and sell his swagger, then Richard Swift bought some. The website is a must-see. "The Richard Swift Collection, Vol 1," a combination of his EPs "The Novelist" and "Walking Without Effort," dropped in September. iTunes got your hookup.
- Jim White (www.jimwhite.net)Listen to the records, and Jim White is your new Josh Rouse. Read his story, and you discover he's that and a little more - a former pro surfer and fashion model, White is a man of many hats. Thankfully for us, White prefers a staw cowboy hat to a Dolce & Gabbana fedora, and his music is the proof. Just kick back and listen to him and Aimee Mann approach smooth-sounding perfection on "Static on the Radio." And by the way...executive producer: David Byrne.
In case you didn't pick up on the developing trend, hit up iTunes for juicy material from each of these artists...and, of course, tell your friends. No one likes a music hog.
