My top played—Work edition

I did this last week and after posting checked out what the results showed via my work iTunes account. I actually feel this is a lot more reflective of some of the new finds and music interests I've explored lately. So, of course, I am sharing that with you now!

Hope—Who Am I To Say


This song strongly reflects its solemn innocence with the phrase, "Who am I to say you love me?" The simplicity of the ballad makes it one that you (OK, maybe just I) can listen to on repeat, get lost in the emotion of and/or simply use as background, soothing music (some of my favorite kinds.) Hope is signed with Atlantic Records and is working on her debut album.

Favorite Lyric: "Color me blue, I'm lost in you....Now you're a song I love to sing; never thought I'd feel so free."

Matt Toka—Without You


I think this song is definitely one that grows on you. If you listened to this song as well as Hope's you heard the little introduction with an advertisement shout out. What does that mean? Well, the song is FREE for you. (Another point in the change in the music industry.) I couldn't find Hope's account anymore, but check out the rest of Matt Toka's album for free at TrueAnthem.

Favorite Lyrics: "I can't breathe living without you; how am I supposed to..."

Meiko—Boys with Girlfriends


Meiko is a bit better known than the previous two but still in the "rising artist" category. Her first album came out near the end of 2007 and in 2008, she participated in the Hotel Cafe Tour with Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles and others. The last couple months she's been performing with Joshua Radin (who we know I love) and has now started her first headlining tour. See her Myspace.

Favorite Lyrics: "I know better than to be friends with boys with girlfriends."

Parachute—She is Love

I posted about them a while ago, and they have officially stuck with the name Parachute (stemming from Parachute, VA and Sparky's Flaw. If you haven't heard this song yet, well you should. Their new album, "Losing Sleep" is out May 19th.
*Their new song "Under Control" is this week's iTunes Single of the Week. Download it free!

Favorite Lyrics: "I lost my faith in my darkest days, but she makes me want to believe. They call her Love."

The Script—Breakeven

Just this past weekend I was watching a music show on Saturday morning for a few minutes. I heard one of the Script's songs and knew I knew who it was but couldn't place it. They are an Irish pop band and released their debut album in August 2008. I think their main single right now is "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" (also really good). They are currently being featured on VHI's, "You Oughta Know." Check out their Myspace.

Favorite Lyric: "What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you; what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK."