BURN THIS / May 2010

1. John Butler Trio "Close To You"
2. Angus & Julia Stone "Black Crow"
3. Xavier Rudd "Time To Smile"
4. Mishka "Bittersweet"
5. Dave Barnes "Little Lies"
6. Tyrone Wells "Metal & Wood"
7. Matt Morris "The Un-American"
8. Justin Nozuka "Woman Put Your Weapon Down"
9. Pete Francis "Glue"
10. Cary Brothers "Ghost Town"
11. Landon Pigg "Take A Chance"
12. Ry Cuming "Some Kind Of Live"
13. Jason Castro "That's What I'm Here For"
14. Greg Laswell (featuring Ingrid Michaelson) "Take Everything"
15. Josh Ritter "Change Of Time"
16. Griffin House "She Likes Girls"
17. Harper Blynn "25 Years"
18. Zach Jones "3,000 Miles"
19. Rogue Wave "Solitary Gun"
20. Jack Johnson "You And Your Heart"

CD REVIEW: Jason Castro "Jason Castro"

Finally releasing his first album since leaving American Idol season 7 in 2008, Jason Castro has really outshone expectations. It's probably a good idea that Castro didn't actually win during his season, because his music wouldn't have grown and fermented in order to create this album. The entire album is not exactly new, as four of the eight songs on it have been previously released. "Let's Just Fall In Love Again" was Castro's debut single and is the lead track on his album. "Love Uncompromised" and "You Can Always Come Home" which features guest vocals by Serena Ryder were both released digitally earlier this year on the "Love Uncompromised" EP. Finally "Hallelujah," a cover of the Leonard Cohen song made famous by Jeff Buckley which Castro wowed judged on Idol with, closes out the album reminding us at the end exactly why Jason Castro needed to be discovered. The entire album, although short, is excellent and showcased Castro's ability to make excellent mellow pop rock, staying true to himself and his craft. Jason Castro surely is a great talent, and now has proven that he didn't need a television show to tell us that.

New Release Tuesday

New releases out today worth checking out:

• Jason Castro - Jason Castro
• matt pond PA - The Dark Leaves
• Justin Nozuka - You I Wind Land And Sea
• Chad Perrone - Release

BURN THIS / February 2010

1. ALO "Man Of The World"
2. Samantha Stollenwerck "Carefree"
3. Lee Everton "A Little Light"
4. Jason Castro "Love Uncompromised"
5. Matt Hartke (featuring Angel Taylor) "This Way"
6. Marie Moreshead "As The Romans Do"
7. Greg Holden "The Chase"
8. Matt Stansberry "You Could Have It All"
9. Pete Kilpatrick Band "Feel It"
10. Taylor Carson "Someone To Love"
11. Matthew Mayfield "Better"
12. Robert Francis "Nightfall"
13. The Avett Brothers "Laundry Room"
14. Dawes "Love Is All I Am"
15. Peter Bradley Adams "For You"
16. Trent Dabbs "Inside These Lines"
17. Andrew Belle (featuring Katie Herzig) "Static Waves"
18. Joey Ryan "Broken Headlights"
19. Tyler James "All I Got"
20. Guy Sebastian (featuring John Mayer) "Fail To Mention"

CD REVIEW: Jason Castro "The Love Uncompromised EP"

When Jason Castro was kicked off of American Idol, it was just the career move that he needed. His debut EP, which includes an acoustic version of his debut single "Let's Just Fall In Love Again," is a testament to why he wasn't right for that competition. Don't get it wrong though, it was just the springboard he needed to make sure people knew who he was and what he could do. His must is so light and happy and sends a message of love all the time. Although he seems to fit many specific labels, his music doesn't really fit the mold of any one style. He just makes sincere and performs from the soul. His mellow voice is going to take the world by storm just as Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz have done recently, but for Jason Castro, it's not just all about the beach and the sunshine. The title track from the EP is a simple love song with a great message and the EP also features a guest appearance by bluesy singer Serena Ryder. Throughout the short EP he delivers a kind of pop rock that attracts fans of all styles of music. This EP is just a taste of what's to come and is sure to gain him more success than the title of "the next American Idol" ever could.

New Release Tuesday

New music out today that is worth checking out:

• Jason Castro - The Love Uncompromised EP
• Charlie Hunter - Gentlemen, I Neglected To Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid
• Matt Morris - When Everything Breaks Open
• O.A.R. - Rain Or Shine
• OK Go - Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky
• Vampire Weekend - Contra