Sometimes we all need to rest, be in a quiet space, or to feel the warmth of the sun. Sometimes that's just not possible because of where you are, who you're with, or what happened during the day. Relax! Chill! De-stress! Let Jed & Lucia provide a delicious slice of audiocalm to your day.

Full of Acoustic guitars, subtle electronic touches, and hauntingly beautiful melodies, Candles In Daylight is a soft blanket for the psyche wherever and whenever you need it, and deserves a place in your library.

A particularly comforting piece off this stunning debut, Can't Cage a Bird pushes whatever stress you're feeling to the background as the softly pulsing opening gives way to arpegiated chords and Lucia's breathy vocals. Off the Ground has Jed taking front stage with Lucia alternately singing counterpoint and providing a harmonic backdrop to accentuate the simple but beautiful melody of the song. While still acoustically based, Wasn't Right features some very nice electronic textures and rhythmic elements that provide the perfect backdrop for the guitar and vocals that ride on top.

Simply put, Candles in Daylight is an incredibly mature debut album, with a sound, feel, and subtlety that is more akin to a summer sunset than a neon-city glare. One can only hope that this duo will continue to collaborate and to bless the world with their unique vibrations.

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Tagged as Electronica, Folk

On a snowy night in New York City, at Rockwood Music Hall, Seth Kallen was playing My Sweet Darling (ft. Melody Gardot) when he noticed Norah Jones walk in the door. After he finished his set she came up to him and said, "I really like that song 'My Sweet Darling'."

The "perfect little movie story," as Seth described it, is also a testament to his talent and his striking voice. But Seth Kallen & The Reaction are no prima donnas - they are about having fun and enjoying the music.

"The whole vibe about our band is the live show. We're not the dark introverted rock stars who are trying to be cooler than everyone in the audience. We always have our musician friends come up and play. We go for the rock n' roll party. We have harmonica players, horn sections, and people dancing. We smile and have fun on stage."

Seth Kallen & The Reaction was one of the first bands to put their music up on Amie Street. And even with all the new music flooding Amie Street everyday their album Exhibit A continues to be a fan favorite, with songs like Shiver and In the Bright Lights as well as My Sweet Darling garnering the most recommendations.

Our thanks to Seth Kallen & The Reaction for supporting Amie Street from Day 1. Listen here.

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Tagged as Pop, Rock

If you need evidence that Austin, Texas is the live music capital of the world, look no further than The Everyday People. In just one year, the soul and rock foursome has risen to the top of the card in what is arguably the greatest local music environment to be found.

Songs like Wasting My Time and Better Off Alone , with their smoky blues bar sound and thoughtful lyrics, have quickly made The Everyday People one of the hottest bands around and added to their considerable reputation among the downtown barhoppers.

Throw in the soulful homage Better Off Alone , and it's no surprise that the EP Complicated has fans excited about the upcoming full length album. Listen to the Everyday People here

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Tagged as Rock, Soul

Now On brings the golden era of hip hop to the present with head-banger boogie beats and the creative spirit that was alive when A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and KRS-One were testing the limits of what hip hop could be. Far from being just a throw back to an era gone by, tracks like Now On And On pay respect to the funk and energy of the 90's all the while incorporating the crisp yet dirty sound that 20+ years of hip hop science and basement production techniques have brought to the new milenium. Eye Level hits with positivity to spare: the naked hope of Still Standin' reafirming the push towards betterment of self and the warm horns of Sky Children supporting a message of musical inspiration. Originality isn't in short supply either; check Music Instruments which starts with a rhythm built from the scratches and pops of a dusty record and explodes into get-out-yo-seat energy replete with horn stabs and a baaad funk bassline. Go get your dose of feel-good, positve hip hop for the day... It's on... Now. Listen to Now On

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Tagged as Hip Hop, Rap

Amie Street's bringing you another hot concert in the big city. Next Saturday, October 28, Amie Street presents Never the Nines at The Cutting Room (19 West 24th Street).

Continuing to have great success on Amie Street as well as coming off rave reviews from Cincinnati's Midpoint Music Festival last month, Never the Nines is no longer an up-and-comer. They've arrived and we are proud to present our first individual artist spotlight on them. To hear how the band delivers its pure energy with a wide array of aggressive rock and melodic jazz, check out tracks Out & Through , November , and Liar . Be sure not to miss this unforgettable show. NTN hits the stage from 7:00-8:00pm. Tickets are $10.

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Tagged as Event, Pop, Rock

Baltimore, MD is home to a DIY Indie/Pop band that sticks. Somehow and magically The Payola Reserve comes with a pop sound that doesn't hoodwink you with formulaic catchiness, but earns your affection with its well-crafted rowdiness and jaunty style.

The Payola Reserve's critically treasured, debut album, One Long Apology, is full of great tracks like Seasick On Shore Leave , which Music Emissions described as "a gem even worthy of Elvis (Costello) in its biting wordplay." Perhaps the best song on the album, however, is the lush and wonderful Anything But Ghosts . Don't stop there because you have to hear Music Is Not Music and Antiquing too.

The Payola Reserve is not to be missed, so buy them, REC them, and see them live at DC's DAM! Festival at the end of the month. But first, just give them a listen.

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Tagged as Indie Rock, Pop

Adriana Evans is a singer-songwriter that possesses an enormous talent. Her debut album on PMP/Loud/RCA records was truly ahead of the curve. It was one of the first so-called "Neo Classic Soul" records. Continuing to innovate, Adriana has once again moved away from formulaic R&B and mixed samba from her travels in Brazil, Remember The Love , blues from the south, What It Is , and rock riff's taken from the pages of Led Zepplin, 7 Days , into the appropriately titled album Nomadic. Music has always been an integral part of Adriana's life. The daughter of a jazz singer, she was raised in the Haight/Ashbury district of San Francisco. Growing up she grooved to everything from Afro Cuban music to Pink Floyd. Nomadic is an album reflecting both the life history and recent travels of this Los Angeles songstress.

Listen to Adriana Evans.

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Tagged as RnB, Soul

Like Dave Matthews, Damien Rice, and/or Jack Johnson? Turn up those speakers and check out Rob Drabkin - an unbelievably talented guitarist and songwriter. Don't like those artists mentioned? Check out Rob anyway, he's worth it. Already a success in Denver, Rob has gigged with Tim Reynolds (of the Dave Matthews Band) and was recently invited to play for former president Bill Clinton. Rob's song Sweet Things is currently in rotation on Sirius Satellie Radio's Coffee House.

Amie Street fans took to Rob's music immediately, and within 48 hours of posting his music, Rob's songs were bought almost 100 times, and REC'd 10 times. Check out She Comes and Goes and The Way You Look Tonight before the next rush.

Listen to Ron Drabkin!

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Tagged as Acoustic, Rock

Waterlog is not your cookie-cutter "genre-bending" hip hop mush. The duo made up of Gary Gunn and Reeko Graves, both products of the Washington DC go-go scene, have clearly drawn on their experience at home but also from myriad other sonic influences. In their first release, Brained Off Drugs, Waterlog arranges proven crowd favorites like The Onion (Open Doors Version) with uglier, more theatrical productions like Dance Of The 64th Song and Blowing Trees to Dead Music . While sometimes bordering on academic, Brained Off Drugs' is anchored by premium production via Gunn and an undeniably gutter sensibility. The result is intoxicating and not for the weak of heart.

Listen to Waterlog

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Tagged as Electronic, Hip Hop, Psychedelic, Rap

Going Away is remarkable. An Amie Street member described the song, which is only 8 lines long, as "relaxing and refreshing, beautiful and diverse," and we have Emily Rodgers to thank for it.

Out of Pittsburgh, PA, Rodgers brings us the fine and dreamy Indie/Folk tracks from her album Emily Rodgers and Her Majesty's Stars. All seven songs warrant your attention, but Winter and the up-tempo Last Call are especially satisfying.

Chances are you won't be able to decipher all her lyrics, but that's because Rodgers employs a unique style of singing. When asked about her vocals by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette she said: "When I first started playing out...I was so nervous because I didn't want people to hear my lyrics, and then people started telling me they couldn't understand a word and I was like 'Oh, cool.' Now, people say 'I really can't understand your lyrics, but I love it, whatever it is that you're doing.' "

So do we. Now give Emily Rodgers a listen.

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Tagged as Folk, Indie Rock