What are they putting into the water at the Hotel Café? Meiko is yet another hyper-talented musician to cut her teeth on the L.A. venue's stage, which previously helped launch artists like Priscilla Ahn, Cary Brothers, and Ingrid Michaelson. Although armed with the requisite trappings of a singer/songwriter -- fingerplucked guitar chords, lovelorn lyrics, and a chic café vibe -- Meiko brings something different to the coffee table, mixing wistful pop/rock tunes with toy pianos, muted trumpet solos, and the occasional programmed drumbeat. Her vocals take the spotlight on nearly every number, alternating between raspy whispers and a strong, radio-ready belt. There's a Southern accent buried somewhere in there, too -- a product of her childhood spent in rural Georgia -- but Meiko creates her own geography with songs about low-rent apartments, Hawaii, and lovers' arms. Breezy handclaps and a singalong chorus turn "Boys with Girlfriends" into the album's most commercial track, yet Meiko's real strength lies in the less conventional numbers: "Reason to Love You," which features a cooing, hiccupping chorus; "Piano Song," an indie pop exercise in cuteness; and "Hiding," where minor-key progressions and a lone keyboard riff combine to form a rainy day ballad. Perhaps most impressive is "Said and Done," a nocturnal song that pairs Meiko's vocals with the orchestration of a John Alton film noir. When Meiko audibly exhales during the chorus, her breath sounds like a snare hit, and it's nuances like that -- smart, slyly inconspicuous tricks -- that elevate her beyond the realm of ordinary songwriters. [Lucky Ear released a similar version of this album in 2007. However, this reissue features remastered tracks, new mixing, several re-recorded songs, and the brand-new single "Boys with Girlfriends."]
Meiko is a great singer-songwriter and her debut cd came out last year. I love the production - very understated and solid and it's definitely influencing how I'm mixing my newer recordings (I can't wait to share them with you....). Anyway, this cd is now on iTunes, rereleased by Myspace Records, and comes with a new song and several live songs.My friends Kate and Kacey Coppola have their first...
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I don't watch Grey's Anatomy so I didn't hear about Meiko's Reasons To Love You from there but I'm pretty sure I heard her on KCRW lately. With a voice that sounds like a cross between Macy Gray and Missy Higgins but with a quirky songwriting style that reminded me of Feist. Meiko - MeikoContinue reading Meiko
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Does anyone even make their own coffee or read an actual hard copy of the paper anymore?
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Meiko is a great singer-songwriter and her debut cd came out last year. I love the production - very understated and solid and it's definitely influencing how I'm mixing my newer recordings (I can't wait to share them with you....). Anyway, this cd is now on iTunes, rereleased by Myspace Records, and comes with a new song and several live songs.My friends Kate and Kacey Coppola have their first...
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I don't watch Grey's Anatomy so I didn't hear about Meiko's Reasons To Love You from there but I'm pretty sure I heard her on KCRW lately. With a voice that sounds like a cross between Macy Gray and Missy Higgins but with a quirky songwriting style that reminded me of Feist. Meiko - MeikoContinue reading Meiko
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Written by: Pam Meiko and Amazon.com are giving you the chance to download a single for free. You can visit Amazon until October 7th to download the single, "Boys With Girlfriends" from her newly released self-titled release. If you want to hear Meiko live just check her Myspace to get the dates... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great vi...
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I caught up with singer-songwriter Meiko shortly after her Wednesday afternoon showcase at South By Southwest. From having her self-titled debut album hit No. 1 on the iTunes folk chart to being a featured artist on the SXSW homepage, 2009 is definitely the year for this songstress and she couldn't be more content. “I’m really happy that things are being well received and I’m happy to be her
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The instant I heard the banjo, I was hooked. Meiko released her self-titled debut on August 5th digitally on iTunes through MySpace Records. Also, for a limited time you'll be able to score a free acoustic EP with your purchase on iTunes! The album will then be released physically on September 9. She's coming to San Francisco on August 27th at Red Devil Lounge. You should be there. Listen to (~~
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