Kelly Joe Phelps

This guitarist, raised in Portland, Oregon, USA,  started playing guitar at the age of 12. At that young age he learned country and folk songs while playing not only guitar but piano and drums with his father. After the birth of his daughter in 1990, Kelly started to write. and in 1994 resleased his first album "lead on me". Noted not only for his music, Kelly was originally noticed with his impressive lap style slide guitar technique.

Piece By Piece

Kenji

Kenji - Recorded by Fort Minor, Released on the 22nd of November 05. The track is a story about the gradfather of Mike Shinoda (the rapper more well know for his work with Linkin Park). The story depicts times uncertanty, struggle and racism During World War 2. Mikes grandfather was a first generation American imigrant from japan. After. Mike included interviews and Recordings of his father and aunt and their recolection of the events that occured.

Here are some lyrics that depict the situation of the time

"He wanted them to live it down when they were free,

The only way out was joinin' the army,
And supposedly, some men went out for the army, signed on,
And ended up flyin' to Japan with a bomb,
That 15 kilotonne blast, put an end to the war pretty fast,
Two cities were blown to bits; the end of the war came quick,
Ken got out, big hopes of a normal life, with his kids and his wife,
But, when they got back to their home,
What they saw made them feel so alone,
These people had trashed every room,
Smashed in the windows and bashed in the doors,
Written on the walls and the floor,

"Japs not welcome anymore."   "  

This song with its heart felt and meanful lyrics tugs at the heart strings, and will have you tears by the end. One key to understand the song completely is to listen to the lyrics and the interviews carefully. Togerther with a simple backbeat and guitar later bringing into the brackground a strings section and keyboard (most likely on a choral setting).

Listen to the song a few times and take in the words and what they mean it is truely amazing, and has been conveyed so well

Kenji

Trouble Trouble

This hit single released by The Potbelleez very adequately represents my life at times, originally released on the 25th of october last year, it has had recent attention and has climbed the ladder for its second wind. This single has potential to be in the top ten, with more air time than ever before and more publicity. The single has hit the australian clubbing scene, which will be sure to drive up sales and push it further towards the top postition, unfortunately on its release the single was overshadowed by the potbelleez previous single "Are you with me" released 4 months prior. "Are you with me"  made top 20 of all charts associated with the song, this included #2 dance track and #3 single.

Trouble Trouble

Are you with me

Stephen Long

Stephen Long from the UK has a fluent guitar playing style, with basic but meaningful lyrics, and a very mellow sound, it makes for good "lazy sunday arvo" music. 

so check him out and his my space page http://www.myspace.com/stephenlongmusic

this guy is going to go far...

Biscuit Tin

Polystyrene Cups

Forever Song

The "Forever Song" was released by Josh Pyke and Ivy League Records. Josh Pyke, from Sydney, Australia, realeased this song as part of his first album "Memories and Dust" But was only released in the Australian version. Josh Pyake a a unique style of music with cleverly constructed lyrics.

Midnight Madness

Arranged by the Chemical Brothers, Midnight Madness was introducted to the world as competition that asked Chemical Brothers fans to subimt a short video depicting something of the theme "midnight madness" 

This is the compilation

Julie London

Julie London (September 26, 1926 – October 18, 2000), Singer / Actress had a career that spanned 30 years, unfortunately she suffered from a stroke in 1995 and was in poor health until her death.

Julie had a love for jazz, and in her thirty year career appeared in 22 films and had 34 albums

below is a video of "cry me a river" from her first album

Can't Hold Back

Can't hold back, the lastest hit to be from Kaz James, featuring Macy gray. Kaz James, originally from The Body Rockers, recently made a break for a solo career which is progressively getting better. Macy Gray coming from her newest album "The Gray Life" brings a very distinct sound into the mix. The two bring together a very traditional dance track, building a base for many great remixes to which only time will tell

Can't Hold Back

Asa (Asha)

Asa, born to Nigerian parents in paris, was destined to become what she is today. At the age of two Asa and her family returned to nigeria but it was not to be for Asa. She later returned to Paris, with a voice developed from a lifetime of singing and the ability to play guitar learned in secret, to emerge with a Strong sound with Powerful lyrics.

visit her website for more details