New Music of 2012: Spring Break Edition

Well it's getting that time of year again. The weather is starting to warm up, the grass is starting to get a little green, major league baseball spring training is underway, and spring break is almost here. I know this is usually Rez's forte, but I wanted to give some recommendations for new music in this early 2012. Rez is the one responsible for introducing me to most of the new music. There has been a ton of good new music out so far in 2012. We don't discriminate here at ROWYJO, so there will be plenty of different genres that we are fans of. So put your sunscreen on, open your itunes, and start a new playlist because this is the new music of 2012:Spring Break Edition.

Cris Cab - #Echo Boom
Cris Cab (@CrisCab) is a 19 -year-old singer songwriter from Miami. His new EP Echo Boom is blowing up right now. Cris brings a nice mellow, reggae influenced sound mixed with a little dub step. His new album features songs with Pharrell, Shaggy, Daytona, and Marc Roberge of OAR, just to name a few. The full album, #Echo Boom, is free and available for download at http://www.facebook.com/CrisCabMusic. His relaxed tone and approach to music sets this album up to be perfect for spring break. There is no way this dude is no going to be a star. Here is his song "Going Home" featuring Marc Roberge.

Under The Flood - A Different Light

Under The Flood (@UndertheFlood) is a rock band from Virginia. Their new album "A Different Light" has taken rocks fans, like myself, by storm. "A Different Light" was produced by The Cat Room Recording Studio. Cat Room Recording is owned by Brian Craddock, who happens to be a guitarist for Daughtry, so you know it has to be good. The whole CD is filled with a crisp, clean, and powerful rock sound which is very hard to find in today's rock music scene. There is not a bad song on the CD, and each song is unique in its own way. For all of you rock fans out there, this is a must get. Take a listen to their song "When It's Over".

Luke Bryan - Spring Break 4 ...Suntan City

Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) has put out yet another spring break EP. Spring Break 4...Suntan City is the latest installment of his Spring Break EPs. This EP does not disappoint. Well none of Luke's music ever disappoints in my opinion. Suntan City paints a picture of what college kids experience when they hit the beach for Spring Break. The EP is only 4 songs. It is fun, rocking county about beer, sand, girls, and all things Spring Break. This is the absolute perfect time for this EP to come out. Listen to the title track off the EP "Suntan City" .

Other New Music of 2012

Here are some more "Must Listen To" Artist,Albums, and songs so far in this 2012

*Sent by Ravens - Mean What You Say(Album)

*Nine Lashes - World We View (see Rez's review of this album here: http://rockoutwithyourjockout.blogspot.com/2012/02/band-of-day-nine-lashes.html )

* Rebelution - Peace of Mind (Album)

*Elliot Yamin - 3 Words (Song)

*John Mayer - Shadow Days (Song)

We love finding out about new music and sharing it with you guys. If you find something good out there, pass it along to us. We would love to give it a listen. Send us recommendations on twitter: @CRezFTW and @JuniorGriffy3.

PS: Rez thanks for letting me write a music bit.