Friday, June 20, 2008
Fitting in a June Giveaway

For the past few days I have been listening to a copy of Justin Hopkins album Here Goes Nothing. It just so happens he also sent a copy for a giveaway. Yes, that's right and hopefully you know the drill. Leave a comment on this post with your e-mail address (only to be used for this purpose) and a winner will be chosen by 12 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008.

Justin Hopkins has great potential and there are two tracks in particular which make the album worth it to me. The opening track and reason for the title is "Here Goes Nothing" and then the closing track "It Ends Tonight" are my personal favorites. You'll have to let me know which ones you enjoy. There isn't one song I would say I dislike, though I have heard some of his music NOT on this album which I absolutely love and hope to hear on albums to come.

Hopkins does for piano what Colbie Caillat does for the acoustic guitar. I use her as an example because I think she is an aspiring artist and I really enjoy the fact that her music isn't "run of the mill". I feel the same about Justin Hopkins.

So be sure to leave a comment (and a way for me to contact you if you are the winner.)

Listen:
Justin Hopkins - "It Ends Tonight" (mp3)

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Justin Hopkins is Engaging

Yowzers Batman!

Justin Hopkins and his posse have a very bright future ahead of them. I haven't heard a track yet that I'm not head over heels for.

First of all, as we all know, I am a sucker for the piano. My heart is all but owned by the sound of those keys. But Justin is also a fantastic singer/songwriter AND guitarist. His voice is just raspy enough to show soul and oh so perfect. This is marvelous musical and vocal work with thought provoking and heart felt lyrics you'll dive right into.

Not to be left unmentioned, Jeff Bethke (guitars) and Donald Barrett (drums/percussion) add much to the overall feel of the latest album, VOL 1: HERE GOES NOTHING.

The overall sound of this band is infectiously upbeat. And quite frankly I find it refreshing when artists don't have a mixer next to their microphone. They actually sit at a piano and rock out. You know? There's no way you could ever put this in the over produced generic bin. You can find comparisons to Train, The Eagles and Marc Broussard all of which are classic in their own respects and artists I'll love forever.

Listen:
Justin Hopkins - "Why Would God Come to LA?" (mp3)

MUST BUY MUSIC!

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