Recommended Download: ceo

Tags: ceo, Dance, Indie, Media, Pop, Recommended Download

Artist: ceo

Label: Sincerely Yours/Modular Recordings

Song: “Come With Me”

Style: Airy-electro/indie/pop

For Fans Of: MGMT, Solid Gold, The Black Ghosts

Notes: ceo is a new project from the lead singer of the Swedish act The Tough Alliance, Eric Berglund.  The first album came out yesterday (6/29) and this is the standout track.  The light airy vocals on the tune blend well with the mellow yet moving tempo of the song.  This is the type of track that will soon be remixed a million times and will end up being played in all of the trendy boutiques and stores in LA and New York.  It also has a great summer time vibe so expect to hear it more and more in the coming months whether it’s in a commercial, blasting from the DJ’s speakers at the next hotel pool party you go to in Hollywood, or simply shopping for clothes.

Where To Go Get It: Preview it below but it’s available right now for purchase on

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Recommended Download: Bruno Mars

Tags: Bruno Mars, New Music, Pop, Recommended Download

Artist: Bruno Mars

Label: Elektra

Song: “Talking To The Moon”

Style: Pop/R&B/Rock

For Fans Of: OneRepublic, B.o.B., Coldplay

Notes: Knowing this guy from singing hooks on hip hop tracks by B.o.B. (the #1 single, “Nothin’ On You”) and Travie McCoy (“Billionaire”), you might think he would stay just in that hip hop lane.  But think again.  This standout track sounds more like OneRepublic yet vocals and melodies are what separates Bruno from the pack.  We said it yesterday in another post, but it seems like Bruno Mars is being groomed for stardom.  And rightfully so.  You might also want to check out his song “Count On Me” which has a Jason Mraz-like, acoustic sound. 

Where To Go: Forget previewing the track, just go buy it at

Recommended Download: Ember

Tags: Ember, Recommended Download, Rock

Artist: Ember

Label: VSR

Songs: “Embrace” & “The Deep End”

Style: Modern Rock

For Fans Of: Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Three Days Grace

Notes: 5 Piece out of Austin, Texas.  They’ve toured with the likes of Hinder, Blue October, Theory of a Deadman and Faktion.  They’ll be playing tomorrow night 4/23 in San Antonio.

Where To Go: You can hear both tracks here and then head to to pick them up.

Recommended Download: Rhema Soul

Tags: Hip Hop, New Music, R&B, Recommended Download, Rhema Soul

Artist: Rhema Soul

Label: Good City Music

Songs: “Fly Away” & “Let Me Live”

Style: Hip Hop & R&B

For Fans Of: Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco

Notes: We don’t know much about the scene of Christian Hip Hop, but we know this trio has skills and quality production.  Based in Florida, the group has had the opportunity to travel the world and spread a positive message.  They are worth checking out.

Where To Go: You can check out their myspace here, however the 2 tracks mentioned above are not there.  You may wanna just head directly to

Recommended Download: Baby Monster

Tags: Baby Monster, Indie, New Music, Pop, Recommended Download

We at the Sound Loft thought it might be a good idea to recommend some new material to you, by both known and unknown acts.  So look for this feature to start appearing more frequently.  And if you end up taking our suggestion, let us known in a comment what you think.  In fact, you can let us know what you think, even if you’re not into the suggestion.  In any event, here’s the first one…

Artist: Baby Monster

Label: Big Stereo

Song: “She Comes Alive”

Style: Electro-pop

For Fans Of: MGMT, Solid Gold, Passion Pit

Where To Go: Click here to check out the whole song and to go download it.