Artist Watch: Jay Brannan, Romantica, and Tim Myers

As is customary within this section, we will be presenting to you a new, up-and-coming (or undiscovered) artist or band that deserves recognition. In this, I present to you an assortment – potpourri if you will – of a collection of artists

Jay Brannan

Best Song: Soda Shop -- for best results, skip ahead to 2:42



Fun Fact: Not only did his song “Soda Shop” make an appearance in the indie film, Short Bus, so did he. Also, several of his songs are available for free at iLike.com or garageband.com

What You Need to Know: He likes to vlog without his shirt off – a lot. But other than that, he is one of the best artists to listen to while sipping on a beer on a nice warm evening. Lyrically, is much like Howie Day; vocally, more like an Amos Lee, Brett Dennen-type. If you enjoy the Scrubs or Garden State soundtrack, then this is the musician for you. He’s like Zach Braff’s wet dream. Okay, forget I said that last part.

Lower My Gun



Housewife



Body’s a Temple



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Romantica

Best Song: Drink the Night Away



Fun Fact: They hail from Minnesota, which blows my mind. They have instruments and everything. Are you sure they’re not Canadian? They’re way too good not to be Canadian.

What You Need to Know: Very much like the Gin Blossoms in terms of style and lyrics. The vocals are closer to that of Damien Rice. Basically, they are a solid bar band that has all the talent in the world, but has yet to make it.

I Don't Want to Go Out Tonight



Quiver



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Tim Myers

Best Song: The Lucky Ones



Fun Fact: If he sounds familiar, it’s because he was the former lead singer to the band One Republic, who had a huge hit in “Stop and Stare.” You may also recognize his music from the Target commercials that have been everywhere this year.

What You Need to Know: He is a more happy-go-lucky Ben Folds. If you’re ever bored, just go out to a suicidal hotline, volunteer, then – instead of actually talking to people who are suicidal – play some Tim Myers into the speaker; what could go wrong?

Brand New Day (featuring Lindsey Ray)



A Beautiful World