In today's mainstream and manufactered music industry which revolves around Simon Cowell's mass-produced poptarts, it is refreshing when you stumble across something that is far, far away from the bright lights of the X-Factor and MTV.
Let me introduce the singing sensation that is Miri, a little-known music artist from hip east London.
Miri has been on the music scene for a while now, and has recently released her first album called 'Canvas', a soulful album both written and performed by the singer.
I found this album on iTunes one day when I was idly surfing the net, and was delighted when I listened to Canvas.
A beautiful collection of alternative pop songs, Miri's unique voice could capture anyone's heart. Throaty and willowy, her voice could easily be compared to Macy Gray, yet she still manages to hit those high notes perfectly each time.
My personal favourite track on this album is 'Bitter Romantic' - I love the dramatic orchestral introduction which is then followed by these poetic lyrics:
"...I will sing another love song, with a foolish head on my shoulders, I will sing you a love song, before the time we have is over..."
When Miri does make it bigtime, and trust me, she will, the world won't know what's hit it.
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