Loyal readers (okay, reader) will recall that back in July, I wrote that Jon McKiel was "a 'real deal' singer songwriter who will be among the next wave of great Canadian imports to charm the US music community." Now, anyone who knows me knows I'm not a braggart and I find the practice rather pedestrian. But, I have to admit it is fun to be right.

Jon's record, The Nature of Things, just released here in the States a couple weeks ago rocketed to the top spot (regardless of genre!) on eMusic yesterday. It is very cool to see his name right up there with great established acts like Cat Power, Sia and British Sea Power. I'm not much of a fancy orator when it comes to dissecting music, I just know what I like and don't like - and, I like Jon McKiel!

However, for those wanting a little for substance from your music writers I think the good folks at Berkeley Place sum up McKiel's music prett well: "His music is on the dark side of shoegazer, featuring moody hooks and introspective themes. It's reasonably accessible, but doesn't bend over too far to grab your ears: There's catchy stuff here, but most of it will make you concentrate a little too hard for me to call it indie pop. But I'd definitely call it indie. And I'd definitely call it worth a listen, too." I couldn't agree more, especially that last part.

You can stream the entire record over at Wednesday Records and get a download right here for "War On You."

Labels: John McKiel, Mp3s