Up and coming?

Good day people.

For the past few weeks I've really been into a young singer by the name of Demi Lovato. I admit I hopped on the train a bit late. Her first album, "Don't Forget", was released back in Sept. 2008. Her second album, "Here were go again" was recently released, and the lead single/title track is in the top 20. By now I'm sure you've looked into her and yes...she's a Disney Star. She's a bit different though. For one; she can sing. And let's face it, that is the x-factor in Disney stars. Miley Cyrus, I'm sorry, but you're not a good singer. You're decent, and getting better at actually replicating what you do in the studio. As for the Demi, she's got a headlining tour already, and a Gold album under her belt. Decent for Disney standards; good by any other. Check out this track. She kinda reminds me of a younger Katy Perry. She's young(16), so once she gets her lower range, she's gonna be deadly. Check out this track.

La La Land - Demi Lovato

Another bit of info, the Jonas Bros co wrote this track with her. I think they might have a future as well.

In other news

Songs I'm really feelin' right now. Let's see. "Breakdown" by Seether. I'd like to see how many modern rock style writers will make it into the songwriting hall of fame. I wonder if any have already. I feel like Shaun Morgan should be a lock. Hopefully his career continues and he keeps on kicking. (Chris Cornell should be a lock too)

Light On | cd quality - David Cook
Cornell might even have a good run post Audioslave as a writer for some of these pop-modern rock style singers. He co-wrote the above track.

Billboard News

Black Eyed Peas are still #1.
Not gonna really comment much on that. Not really digging this new material. As far as I'm concerned, this album is a solid 0 for 2 with me.
Taylor Swift is at #3 with, "You belong with me". An excellent track if I do say so myself.
Kings of Leon, with "Use Somebody" at #5. Some friends of mine did an acoustic version of this song using auto tune. I wish I had a link to it. It's an interesting use of auto tune. It was kinda weird to hear it used outside of hip hop and Kanye West.

Track of the Day

Pony (Its OK) - Erin McCarley



Of the Norah Jones clones with louder voices,(e.g. Sara Bareilles, Anna Nalick, I'd even go so far as to say maybe Colbie Caillat) Erin McCarley was one of the better ones that didn't get as big. This is a great track from her album.