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Summer is nearly over!

As fall comes into full swing, we’re falling for some latest releases. And we’re harvesting up some new content for your enjoyment!

This month starts as we touch base with Alice Peacock, who only got to sing one duet with John Mayer years ago, which is nothing compared to what we hear he’s doing with Jessica Simpson! (Only time will tell if it’s a PR stunt or not!)

And as seasons change, so does our submissions policy. We’re only accepting solicited CDs as of now, because we’ve had so many CDs clogging up Kristen’s mailbox – and not nearly enough that are in our genre. So any of our previously reviewed artists are free to send in submissions, and our media friends are as well if we’ve talked before. If you’re a newbie, you’re out of luck. Sorry!

Things are busy here in New Jersey—Dan works as a graphics guru by day and Kristen is finishing up self-publishing her first book (www.creativelyselfemployed.com). We’re still committed to providing you with the best news and reviews about the best in emerging artists. Keep us posted and remember to post artists you’d like us to review on our message board.

Talk to you soon—enjoy the latest content!

All the Best,

Kristen and Dan
DiscoveringArtists.com

Latest Reviews

Alice Peacock: Who I Am

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Listeners will really get an impression of who Alice Peacock is with her latest release. It's full of simple harmonies and her raspy voice coupled with overlaying piano trappings that bring these acoustic-folk songs to perfect fruition. Think Alice Peacock on the musical drug of Carole King. She's dropped a lot of her country tone here and picked up a more simple sound throughout the majority of the songs. She sings candidly of relationships in "Time" as she sings, "And so I wept and raged and cried/And came through on the other side." This album is much softer than her last album, and there's nothing pop-friendly ala her hit "Bliss" with John Mayer. Her title track is compelling, softer, more true...a glimpse into her emotions instead of a catchy sound. But the lyrics in the track unveil the motive behind this collection: to be true to herself, share herself and inspire others to do the same.
Favorite Tracks: Who I Am, Only a Memory
Rating: 4.5 stars

Leah Morgan: Songs from a Silent Film Vol. 1

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Leah Morgan returns with a new collection of songs that feature her angelic vocals. While she doesn’t sound as much like a female Ben Folds as she did with her previous album, this collection showcases a different side of Morgan—more feminine, with a wider range of vocals. “I Still Miss You” demonstrates her vocal capabilities best, as her voice elegantly dresses up a song about longing. The rest of her songs have her signature sound, a soothing menagerie of vocals, piano, bass and even cello.
Favorite Tracks: I Still Miss You, Londo
Rating: 4 stars

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News

Chris Bryan Sets September Tour Dates
In addition to being played on more than 150 college radio stations as of late, Chris Bryan set up tour dates for the fall in Illinois, West Virginia and Virginia. Get the info at www.chrisbryanmusic.com.

Matt Nathanson to Tour with Carbon Leaf
Matty Nay’s latest tour starts at the end of September! For dates and information, visit www.mattnathanson.com.

Alexi Murdoch Releases Time without Consequence
Check out www.aleximurdoch.com to hear the folkster’s newest collection of songs. To stream songs, visit www.myspace.com/aleximurdoch.

Chantal Kreviazuk to Release Ghost Stories
You can count on a review as soon as we get the CD, which is due out this fall. For now, visit www.icebergradio.com/chantalkreviazuk for a free show of her new tunes. For more visit www.chantalonline.com, or to stream songs, visit chantalonline.com/media.html.

Tristan Prettyman Dates with Chris Isaak Canceled
For all the details, visit her Aug. 19 journal entry at tristanprettyman.com/showJournal.php.

Breaking Laces to Release EPBreaking Laces showcased for a flurry of major and indie labels, and is getting ready to release a 5-song EP, Astronomy is My Life But I Love You. The band will then set off on a fall tour up and down the eastern U.S, including shows with Matt Pond PA and Oh My God. They also just signed a sponsorship deal with Stella D’Oro Bakeries.

Red Wanting Blue to Record Live Album
Columbus, Ohio-based rock band Red Wanting Blue recorded a live, in-studio acoustic album last month called The Warehouse Sessions. The show was recorded in the band’s warehouse and recording studio with 100 fans (the show sold out in three minutes). The DVD/CD two-disc combo is scheduled for release some time this fall.

Chantal Kreviazuk to Tour in Fall
Chantal just finished her new album, tentatively called "Ghost Stories." Check out www.chantalonline.com/tour.cgi to see her upcoming tour dates in Canada this fall.

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