Collective Soul - Why Pt. 2
"This song is one of my favorites because the guitars on it really portray this attitude in the verses. It's raunchy, almost. But then they open up into the chorus and really make the song soar."
Dashboard Confessional - Stolen
"A very simple, yet poignant song. Chris Carrabba is one of the best at taking the most basic feelings and turning them into these amazingly sincere musical moments."
Jeff Buckley - Grace
"I was introduced to this record by my friend, Monty. Who can deny Buckley. A true musician who never got to flourish the way he should've."
Lowdown 12 - Raine Maida Interview
"Raine talks about Yellow Brick Road - and what makes this song so great for me is its video. Raine goes out for a day and plays sidewalks to raise money to build a school in Africa. It's just a very gritty, but gorgeous treatment, and accentuates the song to a T."
The Used - Pretty Handsome Awkward (Video)
"A riff-rocker. It just has such a piss-in-the-wind attitude to it, and as with most of their songs, Bert really pushes the envelope vocally and brings out some amazing moods throughout the song."
Glassjaw - Ape Dos Mil (Video Version)
"Daryl Palumbo is one of the most versatile, and also one of the most underrated, vocalists in music today, and this song really drives that point home. That's about all that needs to be said about this one. You should watch it."
Kenna - hell bent
"This song was actually one of the songs I referenced when discussing the vibe for my new record. This song has such a mood. Amazing."
Sarah McLachlan - Angel
"I remember listening to this song in high school on the radio after Derrick Thomas, the late KC Chiefs player, passed away. I was so moved by this song at that moment, and ever since, it's always been a favorite."
8stops7 - Question Everything (Video)
"This song has a special meaning for me, as the singer in this band, Evan Sula-Goff, was the first BIG musician to tell me that I had the talent to do this."
Sevendust - Driven [video]
"Individually, I love the guys in this band. They're all amazing musicians in their own right, but to see them together is truly an experience."
