Little Girls, Big Voices

I recently picked up on the buzz concerning Sara Bareilles' new album Little Voice and decided to try her out, as she had been compared to Norah Jones and Fiona Apple (both favorites of mine). I think the comparisons are way off (any woman with a piano accompaniment gets either the Fiona Apple/Norah Jones or Tori Amos/Sarah McLachlan comparison. Get original guys!). Sara's got a sound of her own that I really enjoy, especially in "Love Song".

Now, an artist I can definitely hear hints of Fiona Apple in is A Fine Frenzy, especially in her song "Ashes and Wine". Her new album One Cell in the Sea is beautiful, and I would highly recommend that you get the entire album, if only for the song "You Picked Me" (a favorite in my household).

For your ears -
Sara Bareilles: Love Song

A Fine Frenzy: You Picked Me

A Fine Frenzy: Ashes and Wine

A Fine Frenzy: Almost Lover

For your eyes -
The video for A Fine Frenzy's "Almost Lover"