Soothing Sounds

Everyone needs to relax once in a while, and in my opinion there's no better way to do that than by turning on some calm music and just chilling out. Songs that are especially soothing or calming can turn even the worst days into perfect ones. Finding that one song that can immediately turn your around can be difficult, especially since everyone's music tastes differ. But these songs always seem to work for me. The amazing vocals and warm sounding melodies make these songs some of my absolute favorites for rainy days.

Damien Rice - "The Animals Were Gone"

Ingrid Michealson - "Sort Of"

Elliot Smith - "Because"

Paolo Nutini - "Candy"

Sia Furler - "Soon We'll Be Found"

What's your take on these songs? Did they help you to mellow out?



Jonjo Feather

Often some of the best music is the kind that you would never think of listening to.

Some of my favorite bands and artists are the ones that I stumbled upon without even trying.  Whether it was by a typo, or a misdirected link, I found myself watching and listening to something completely unexpected.  Thesebands were usually unheard of or just getting their start through a website or social networking site.

Jonjo Feather, one of my favorite "finds", has continually been on my playlists for a few years.  I found a video of his song "I Suppose" while browsing YouTube and I've been hooked ever since.  He lives in London, England but plays shows all over Europe.  He has a very distinctive and almost distorted sound, but his catchy song are short, sweet, and to the point. Although he's not quite famous yet, he has definitely caught the attention of people all around London and Europe. Who knows? Maybe America is next.

Jonjo Feather - "Little Spark"

"I Suppose" Music Video

Based on what you just heard, what do you think?  Does Jonjo Feather have to potential to make it big?

And, should it be turned up? Or turned down?