Julian Lennon Picks

theoddsToday's track comes in the form of a spectacular cover. 'High & Dry' is originally by the legendary band, Radiohead. This take on it is simple in form as well but translated to softer electronic vibe while still being able to play on some of the simpler things. Hearing the verses with just vocals and piano is almost chilling to say the least. The Odds and OSO have combined forces to create something magical.

londongrammarLondon Grammar are a British trio formed by Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman, and Dominic 'Dot' Major.[6][7] Their debut EP, Metal & Dust, was released in February 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings Ltd,[8] while their debut album, If You Wait, was released on 9 September 2013. If You Wait has been certified platinum in Australia and the UK, selling over 70,000 and 300,000 copies, respectively.
London Grammar's music has been described as "a blend of ambient, ethereal and classical sounds"[28] with melancholy guitar, soaring vocals, and plaintive lyrics. Hannah Reid's powerful, brooding vocals, prominent on all of London Grammar's tracks released to date, are often compared to those of Judie Tzuke and Florence Welch.[29] The songs are a collaborative effort as Reid explains: "I write the lyrics and the top lines. But the songs initiate from all three of us. Dot will write a piano part or a music score. Dan will add some guitars."[13] She describes the songs as "emotionally affected" and "writes about people who come in and out of my life."

robertobroncoRoberto Bronco is back with his third album titled "Promise". After his debut "At The Broncolounge" on Lemongrassmusic in 2015 Roberto still follows the path of laid back chilled out beats, soulful vocals and natural elements like flute, guitar, organ, piano and wind instruments. The main motivation of Roberto's musical arrangements still is to transport that positive, special and unique "Bronco" vibe.   "Promise" touches different genres like Downbeat, HipHop, Chillout, Lo-Fi, Ambient and represents a mixture of all his favorite musical influences in the past years.

Shawn SmithShawn Smith (28 October 1965) is a Seattle-based songwriter, vocalist and musician in several bands (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) and also as a solo artist. He was born in Spokane, Washington. Smith has cited Freddie Mercury, Prince and KISS as early influences. Other influences he has noted are Steven Tyler, Bon Scott, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Andy Wood and Chris Cornell.

In 2005, Smith unveiled a musical project called "The Diamond Hand" involving many musicians. He also has worked with Thaddeus Turner (formerly of Maktub and many other projects including Brad) under the name Forever Breakers.

"From the North" is Shawn's newest band with core members of Malfunkshun (Regan Hagar, Kevin Wood, Cory Kane) and the lyrics left by the late Andrew Wood. Since 2006, the band has also been billed as "Power of Wings" and "Von Nord" (allegedly meaning "From the North" in German; whereas this actually reads "vom Norden" or "aus dem Norden"). Hagar has since been replaced by Seattle drummer Mike Hommel. The band changed its name in July 2008 to All Hail the Crown and plans to release new music under this banner.

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Carmen Rizzo's current album Looking Through Leaves (Electrofone 2010) is a dark minimal electronic landscape written in planes, trains & hotel rooms all over the world form Russia, Europe, Canada & America. Guest singers include Grant Lee Phillips, Shana Halligan (Formerly of Bittersweet) Kate Havnevik, Rosey & January Thompson.  With Carmen's new album, his production values are front and center, proving once again why he's such an in demand producer, remixer, and artist.

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