Nini + Ben

Add Date: February 16

Artist: Nini + Ben

Album: The Reasons We Try

Label: Self-released

Genre: Rock/Pop/Folk

Comments: If you consider yourself a fan of Nora Jones, you will surely enjoy The Reasons We Try by Nini + Ben. Beyond similar sounds the promoter boasts, "Nini sang into the same condenser microphone as Norah Jones. Not the same brand, the same one." Nini's vocals are strong, clear and articulate, and serve as the songs' driving force with forceful and interesting melodies.

Nini + Ben are a couple on top of musical partners, and the warmness and emotion in their relationship is apparent in the songs. Lap steel, piano, banjo, slide guitar, this albums got it all. Another worthwhile comparison can be found in Jessica Lea Mayfield's vocal melodies, which tend to soar and shine in front of guitar rifts and airy drums. Attention to detail is obvious in the ultra-clear, upfront production style. Start with 2, 5, 9, 1.