Australian-native Kai Brown is getting noticed for his smooth acoustic hooks. Read on to learn more about what songwriting means to this California-based singer-songwriter.

Twenty-seven year old singer-songwriter Kai Brown did the right thing relocating to California from his native Sydney, Australia. Brown's debut album Better Now is taking off with fans on the West Coast and slowly starting to trickle throughout the US.

His sound is acoustic rock backed with smooth vocals reminiscent of Tom Petty, whom he sites as one of his greatest musical influences.

Brown has writer/producer Cary Pierce to thank for taking him under his wing during the making of this album. "You know, working with Cary was like being in songwriting boot camp. It was a great experience. He has such a great ear for melody and he really pushed me to think about that when we were writing."

Sitting down to record with members of the band Vertical Horizon on his album was an incredible experience that Brown will never forget. "That was a real trip. I've been a fan of Vertical Horizon songs for many years. When Cary said they would be playing on the album, I could hardly believe it. Sean, Ed and George are all the nicest guys. They really are true professionals. They are so relaxed in the studio, which was really nice. I was very lucky to get to work with those guys."

His hard work with Pierce definitely paid off with poignant lyrics such as these from his song "The Pain": "Ya know I've been searchin' what I already know/But sometimes we give in to what lies below/Invested all my time in worldly things/Mislead misfortune is what it brings."

When asked about his song writing process, he replied, "Sometimes I feel it's best for people to use their own imagination and set their own stories to songs. I try to allow that. I'll tell you something that I haven't told anyone else... "Always" is about my grandmother. That's about a person and a memory and based on truth. I always seem to have a personal connection to the lyrics I write. I think it helps convey a more honest message if I can relate to it myself, but one has to be open to creativity and fiction to be a writer, too."

What does Brown want you to know about him? "I always try and give my all in everything I do. I feel very humbled and blessed to be given this gift and I just want to make the most of it. My music comes from my heart. I really want to make a career out of relating to people of all ages and all walks of life. I believe music is made to bring people together."

If you're lucky enough to live in California, you have a good chance of catching this rising star in your area throughout this month and next. He'll also be making a few stops in Texas and Idaho, and his manager says plans for a college tour are in the works.

For more information visit: http://www.kaibrownmusic.com