It frustrates me when marginally talented artists garner the public’s attention while gifted musicians are overlooked. The primary reason for the dilemma is marketing dollars. More money=more exposure. Alela Diane is one of the most talented female singer-songwriters in the business today. The critics rave about her, but her music hasn’t received the attention that it deserves.

Alela recently lent her vocals for the Headless Heroes, a new covers project that features musicians Josh Klinghoffer, Woody Jackson, Joey Waronker, Leo Abrahams & Gus Seyffert. She was really excited about using her voice in new ways, saying “It was quite liberating to just sing! And not worry about it being my record, or it being different from the type of music that I’m used to making.” Her beautiful silky voice will not be overlooked much longer.

Download:
MP3: Headless Heroes – Just Like Honey [The Jesus & Mary Chain]
MP3: Alela Diane – Dry Grass and Shadows [Daytrotter Sessions]

Download:
Alela Diane – The Pirate's Gospel (iTunes)
The Jesus and Mary Chain – 21 Singles (iTunes)

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