Keep an eye on 'em!

Without a doubt...these are 3 of my favorite artists from this year.

Fleet Foxes




Why?




Bon Iver





None of these artists are that experimental or unique. They have however, created music that is very personal and inviting. I think the singers from each of the listed bands have really warm and intriguing vocal styles. Fleet Foxes have a fairly common acoustic sound. Their songs aren't that complicated or layered, they're fairly straightforward. This can be very comforting for listeners though. I think Bon Iver also exemplifies music that is simple but really reaches out to listeners. Why?'s sound is slightly more edgy. I also think they're sound pulls from some hip-hop influence as the lyrics sound as they are being rhymed over the music.

In 2007 I generally feel as though music was slightly more experimental. I think some artists are going back to basics. Focusing more on lyrical content, giving something more personal to audiences.