Music from Canada – Crash Test Dummies // Rock

The Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian rock band, formed in 1988. Their single “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” was a #1 hit in many countries worldwide. The verses are describeing the isolation and suffering of a child, two of whom have a physical abnormality. Although the song was so successfull, it’s often listed in the ranking of the worst songs, but I like it ;)

Music from the US – The Killers // Indie Rock

The Killers are an US-american indie rock and post rock band from Las Vegas. They formed in 2001 and sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.Have a listen to their nice classic “Human“:

Also listen to their song Runaways

Music from the US – Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington (born February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles ) is an American tenor saxophonist. The musician is mainly active in jazz, acts as a sideman and arranger as well as in many other genres.

This track “MK I” is just  6 days old , love it

Music from the US – R.I.P. B. B. King

BB King (born September 16, 1925 in Itta Bena, Mississippi;; † May 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA with civil name Riley B. King) was one of the most influential blues guitarists and – singer and one of the “three Kings of electric blues”, next to Albert King and Freddie King. He died yesterday at the age of 89.

The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you’ll be sorry someday

Music from Canada – Brenna MacCrimmon

Brenna MacCrimmon from Toronto /Canada sings an plays balkan and turkish traditional music .

Biography 

Music from the US – Brandi Carlile // Alternative Country

Brandi Carlile, born in 1981, is an US-American alternative country and folk rock musician. Carlile really discouvered music by herself: she learned playing the piano and the guitar by herself. Have a listen to her great song “Dying Day”:

Music from the US – Tyler Sjöström // Folk

Tyler Sjöström is a folk and americana musician from Chicago. Listen to his great song “Red River”:

Also have a listen to this nice Martin Wagler edit:

Music from the US – Followed By Ghosts // Post Rock

Followed By Ghosts is an US-American post rock and progressive rock band from Waverly, Iowa. Have a listen to their nice piece “A New Dawn”:

Music from the US – Hem // Folk

Hem is an US-American musical group from Brooklyn, New York. They formed in 1999 and are building a musical bridge between modern influenced sounds and ancient american 19th century influences. Listen to their nice song “The Part Where You Let Go”:

Music from the US – Battleme // Folk Rock

Battleme is an US-American Folk Rock musician from Texas. The band of Matt Drenik became popular with their Sons of Anarchy soundtracks (really love the soundtrack and you’d get more soon!). Have a listen to the great song “Hey, Hey, My My”: