stop me right in my tracks

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Adrianne - Storm


Adrianne is a very talented artist, and listening to her sing and play the guitar is a treat.  We love the smooth flow of her voice and the acoustic background.  This song is about opening up and putting yourself on the line and we know that's one of the hardest things to do, so we really admire Adrianne for this song.  The video is from her YouTube channel and explains why she wrote the song and introduces one of her background singers for it.  We hope you find a favourite in Adrianne today.

http://www.myspace.com/adriannemusic

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.

gotta keep moving

Dear You.

Today we share another favourite (are you surprised)?

Sleeperstar - Texas Rain


This is one of the many bands following us on Twitter (you can follow too at songsfromustou) and upon checking them out, we knew they had to be featured.  His pure and captivating voice pulls you in right away and hold you until the end.
They have a really great contest going on where they are giving away a ton of great Apple prizes.  All you have to do is "like" them on facebook and suggest them to your friends! Then post on their wall to tell them how many friends you suggested them to.
You can find them here:
http://www.facebook.com/Sleeperstar
Hope you win some Apple gear!

http://sleeperstar.com/blog/

What's your favourite today?


Love Us (and Mexico).

i am falling, say my name

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Trespassers William - Lie in the Sound


This favourite speaks for itself.  It is beautful, calm and haunting and we are so happy to have found it.  We know it will be a favourite forever.  Trespassers William are a band from Seattle, who got their name in a very unique place.  Their band was named from a Winnie the Pooh story about Piglet's grandfather.  We are sure not too many bands were named from such an infamous children's story, but we feel lucky to have found the one that was.  We hope Trespassers William becomes your favourite today. 

http://www.myspace.com/trespasserswilliam

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.

so here we lay, no words to say

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Alain De Courtenay - Lesser Man



This artist is one we discovered a long time ago, and we have been in love with him ever since.  We encourage you to dim the lights and listen to the words that are being sung here, as they are some of the most touching lyrics that we have ever come across. Purchase his album (The Pregnant Letter) and you will not be disappointed.  We promise.

http://www.myspace.com/alaindecourtenay
http://www.alaindecourtenay.com/
What's your favourite today?
 Love Us.

i'm under those same stars

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Strays Don't Sleep - For Blue Skies


Today our favourite feels very personal.  This song was written by one of the band member's whose brother was sentenced to 30 years in prison.  The emotional pull of separation and forgiveness engulf you throughout the entire piece.  We fell in love with the raw emotion behind Strays Don't Sleep's words, and we are so thankful they were willing to share this piece with the world. 

http://www.myspace.com/straysdontsleep

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.

thinking of you down in mexico

Dear You.

Today we share an ironic favourite.

Edward Bear - You, Me And Mexico


We'll be taking a little vacation, but we promise to keep posting, even if it's from the beach.
We'll be good, we promise!


Love Us.

i heard her say "can i have you?"

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Angus and Julia Stone - Mango Tree


Julia Stone was featured in our first post with William Fitzsimmons.  Today's favourite is a song by Julia and her brother Angus.  Australian born, this brother-sister duo was raised in a very musical family.  Originally they were each writing music separately but in 2006 decided to combine their talents.  The delicate harmonies and carrying acoustics make every song by them one we love.  We hope you find your own mango tree today.

http://www.angusandjuliastone.com/

What's your favourite today?

Love Us.

lost in my mind

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

The Head And The Heart - Lost In My Mind


Such a happy song! This band fancies us with tight trio harmonies accompanied by piano, bass, violin, and some percussion.  They self-released their first album in 2010 and we hope they plan on releasing another.  This band could be Seattle's next big group so we hope you jump on the band wagon and give this clearly talented group some of your attention. Make way for a happy song!

http://www.myspace.com/theheadandtheheart

What's your favourite today?

Love Us.

i've never changed my mind

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Warpaint - Baby


A friend of ours shared Warpaint with us, and we thought they were perfect for our favourite today.  A Los Angeles band, Warpaint has been nominated for BBC's Sound of 2011 poll.  Their sound is simple and honest and its light touch lets you get lost in it.  They've been compared to artists like Joni Mitchell and Gregory and the Hawk.  Today we hope our favourite becomes yours, because this one is a keeper!

http://www.myspace.com/worldwartour

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.

let me love who i want

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Copeland - Love Affair


This band was originally started by Aaron Marsh and his best friend James Likeness and they have held our attention since debuting in 2001.  This band is involved with the To Write Love On Her Arms project that supports people who are dealing with depression, self-mutilation and thought of suicide.  They work to bridge the gap between traditional treatment and people who actually need help.  This track is a beautiful one.  The piano portion that supports his velvety voice will help you drift off to a care-free place.  We hope that you make this one a favourite too.

http://www.myspace.com/copeland

What's your favourite today?


Kisses,
Love Us.

this place is coming to life

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Guster - Rise and Shine


Where we are it's a rainy morning and this song is the perfect way to get the day off to a good start.  Guster is a band that was put together in 1992 but have kept recording with their most recent album being released just last year.  The original three members met in their first week of college and started a band they called Gus.  They made their name longer and welcomed a fourth member into the band who added a lot of instrumental talent to the already talented group of musicians!  This song may have just become our new early morning pick me up.  We hope it makes you feel a little lighter as you start off your day, wherever you might be!

http://www.myspace.com/guster

What's your pick me up favourite today?

Love Us.


the words have already been wrote

Dear You.

Today is your lucky day, because today we share TWO favourites. 
We have decided that we just chould not choose between the two.

Me Vs. Myself - Carefully


This band is unlike any other that we have featured.  But when we heard this track, we were instantly entranced.  Ready to share their music and passion with the world, they released their first EP "Seasons" and we are definitely looking forward to the next project they are working on. This group of four well-rounded musicians allowed us to appreciate a song in a genre that is not always of our first interest.  This demonstrates their ability to draw a wide crowd no matter the age group, preference, or stereotype.  Let Me Vs. Myself surprise you.

Follow them on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/MeVsMyselfband?sk=app_178091127385#!/MeVsMyselfband?sk=info

Do you have two favourites today?

Love Us.

better than the rest

Dear You.

Today we share another one of your favourites!
Share yours at songs.from.you.to.us@gmail.com.

Beach House - Zebra


There is a romantic feeling that is wrapped up in this music.  Beach House's sound has been compared to the feeling one gets after having laid too long in the sun with a lover, without a hint of regret.  The band is often labeled as "dream pop" band due to their slow, atmospheric rhythms and haunting lyrics. I hope that you find them as dreamy as we do.

Remember to "like" us on facebook, the more support we get, the more we will post!

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.

april euphoria (part one)

Dear You.

We've uploaded the first part of our april collection to 8tracks!

http://8tracks.com/fromustoyou/april-euphoria-part-one

Now you can listen to march bliss and april euphoria.  Enjoy.

Love Us.

Ps. Song to come still today, just can't decide between two favourites! Stay tuned!

counting diamonds on the floor

Dear You.

Today we share your favourite from the East Coast of Australia!

Kennigo - Down the Doorway

http://vimeo.com/19212496

Today we are sharing one of your favourites!  We listened, and we agree they are great!  Kennigo is a band from Brisbane, Australia.  The guitar in this song carries it from start to finish.  The vocals support the base guitar line perfectly, and the wave like progression keeps you listening from start to finish.  This is one song you will not get tired of hearing.  We hope Kennigo keeps producing songs so we can listen to them everyday. 

http://www.myspace.com/gokennigo

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.

when time feels like changing

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Jonny Melo Band - Betterfly


This indie artist is both an incredibly talented guitarist and vocalist.  With each track, we fall deeper and deeper into his music.  He is from Ottawa in Canada and someone we look forward to hearing more of.  Although we can almost guarantee he's a new face to you, he's one we know that we'd like to keep around. His refreshing sound is just what we need after a long day. Indulge in his melodies.

Download his entire album for FREE at https://www.noisetrade.com/jonnymeloband.

What's your favourite today? Share it at songs.from.you.to.us@gmail.com, we'd love to listen.

Love Us.

march bliss

Dear You.

We have expanded our horizons to 8tracks, a program that allows us to post a playlist including all the songs of March.  A new one will come out at the beginning of May so that you can enjoy our favourites (and hopefully your favourites now) in a continuous stream.

http://8tracks.com/fromustoyou/march-bliss?mix_set_id=1902060

Have a look, have a listen.

Love Us.

every birthday card i threw away

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving

This favourite is by a band we discovered from starting Songs From Us to You.  It had us hooked from the very first chord.  This band has a cool story behind them!  The band was formed in about 1997, and 10 years later produced their album The Reunion in a recording studio above an old factory in Winnipeg.  They originally were from Winnipeg and so it seemed appropriate.  They would arrive at the studio after the factory day was done and create songs and record throughout the night, finishing as the factory reopened in the morning.  We hope you are as captivated by The Weakerthan's sound as we are.

http://www.myspace.com/theweakerthans

What's your favourite today?

Love Us.

best candidate for a broken heart

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Robert Francis – Little Girl


For Robert Francis, music is more than making a living or finding an outlet to express his emotions. For him, he claims that music is his way of keeping from losing his mind. This song emerges from the emotional turmoil of a failed relationship. His lyrics are candid and transparent. The intimacy that you feel when listening to his music is something that cannot be fabricated. He is real. He is real with his music and his emotions are genuine and moving. We hope this sad (yet immensely beautiful) song speaks to you today.

http://www.robertfrancisofficial.com/

What’s your favourite today?

Love Us.

i know the fault lies with me

Dear You.

Today we share a favourite.

Tyler Hilton featuring Kina Grannis - I Believe In You


Tyler Hilton, a California native, has a musical style that has been compared to that of Howie Day as well as Elton John.  His first album was released in 2004 and since then he has been asked to perform and act in various TV shows and movies.  Kina Grannis made her break into the music world during the SuperBowl XLII, after winning the Doritos "Crash the SuperBowl" contest.  Her first album was released in 2003, and since then she has continued releasing albums, the most recent in 2010.  The voices of these two individuals come together and make this song something to be admired.  We hope you admire it too.

http://www.tylerhilton.com/, http://www.kinagrannis.com/

What's your favourite today?
Love Us.
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