Favorite New Music Artist
One of my current favorite music artists is Sufjan Stevens. Stevens is not terribly new to the music scene but his songs are unlike anything I have ever heard before. He combines so many instruments together in each song, which results in an album with a lot of sound. Many artists stick to what they know and get into a habit of making music that sounds the same. Stevens breaks the mold and is not afraid to experiment with sound movement at all. When this is combined with his soft vocals, his music is completely unique.
If I were to recommend an album to start with it would be “Come On Hear The Illinois,” followed by “The Avalanche” and “Greetings From Michigan.” These are some of his earlier albums, and though strange to the new listener, they are extremely gripping overtime. His work is heavily influenced by his Midwestern upbringing and it is very apparent in his lyrics. Most of his song titles also pay tribute to a town or place he has been in that region.
