Jason Mraz

Tim Be Told: Humanity

Tim Be Told exploded onto the music scene with its signature flavor of pop, rock and soul. Humanity is the Charlottesville-based band latest musical project featuring the band’s pop rock sound, which a critic from MTV Iggy described it as “a great sounding cocktail of Maroon 5 meets Jason Mraz meets Ray Charles meets Elton John.” This sampler via Noisetrade features four tracks from their latest album titled Humanity.

Lex Allen: Anonymous Vibes

It’s 2014, and you’ll be damned if you don’t put some soul onto those musical bones. Let newcomer Lex Allen treat you to a sonic ride of raw R&B with his latest EP, Anonymous Vibes. The 7-track collection, which might serve as his ode to contemporary greats such as John Legend, Justin Timberlake, and even Jason Mraz (lyrically), is set to awe, inspire, and swoon.

Fall Walk Run: Throwing It All Away

One of my most favorite discovery this year, Fall Walk Run makes me want to run around and frolick in a beautiful sea of grass and flowers. Throwing It All Away is the debut EP for the duo. Made up of Lawrence Harvey and Stuart Eaves, this acoustic duo hails from Wolverhampton, England. Their debut is a beautiful compilation of indie acoustic pop music that is catchy and easy to listen to. Inspired by artists like Jason Mraz, Ben Lee and Feist; the duo seems set in soaring high this year. With music this good, it's hard not to think they might just make it.