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I have finally returned with some new rock flavored picks. Last week was crazy and I didn't get around to doing this. To make up for it, here are my picks of January 15-28. Amie Street added a lot of good music recently. I start with my 3 favorites of the past two weeks and then I list other tracks that I feel are worthwhile. Enjoy!

My Favorites

These United States - So High So Low So Wide So Long (

) In December, Jesse gave me a huge Christmas present and internet premiered this song on our site. Ever since then, it has been a favorite of everyone that works on IA. Based on the other tracks that he let us stream, we believe that this CD will be huge when they finally release it. I can't wait.

Telograph - We Won't Settle Down (

) Andy hooked me up with an advance copy of this EP around Halloween and I have been listening to it ever since. "Beneath Your Feet" and "Eye For An Eye" are probably the catchy singles, but "We Won't Settle Down" also stands out to me. It has arena ready and show stopper written all over it. Someone must agree with me, because it's also the song that they end all of their shows with and they were just invited to play it in an arena.

Loto - My Guitar (

) This is a band from Portugal that reminds me of New Order. They actually worked with Peter Hook on a couple of tracks and we posted one on our site a couple of months ago. This particular track is quite catchy. Hopefully they will add the rest of the CD soon.

The Best of the Rest

Au Revoir Simone - Through the Backyards (

) Mellow music with multi layered female vocals. It sounds like it was made for Grey's Anatomy... oh wait, it was.

Bryan Byrne - Jen's Song (

) I just picked a track, but these are some mellow singer songwriter tunes. They sound familiar, yet they're good music for a reflective drive.

Chester Travis - Weight Of Wrong (

) A singer songwriter along the lines of John Mayer and Five For Fighting.

Dearly Beloved - The Butler Routine (

) This is an odd turn for a band that obviously likes to take chances, but it works.

Drew Harrison - Go It Alone (

) This makes me feel like I am sitting in a bar, drinking some beers with friends on acoustic singer songwriter night.

Jack Zerby - Over and Over (

) This has soul.

Jim James Band - Lazy Eye (

) This sounds like the bastard child of Counting Crows and Pearl Jam.

The Love - New York (

) This whole CD has a very pleasant vibe and feels like it was made to chill out to.

The Powerless - The Wench (

) The musicianship is what sells me on this track. Some lyrical improvements and this band will go far in the alternative rock world.

Renee - we cry (

) Another track that is laid back and radio friendly.

The Salads - Come Around (

) These guys are somewhere between 311, Limp Bizkit and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. They are definitely a throwback to the 90's, but all of their music is a nice guilty pleasure for a long drive that needs a little groove.