I used to intersperse a lot of acapella groups in this blog. I have actually tried to stop, or at least, not promote Glee as much. I'm not on the "I hate Glee" backlash bandwagon, but I figure that Glee doesn't need my help in promoting their product. Plus, Glee is sticking to pretty much cover stuff, and not actual acapella.
Which brings me to the next group in line Straight, No Chaser. First off, love the name. A classic acapella band, all vocal. No help from instruments, autotune, etc. Secondly, they have an actually pretty interesting following. Finally, they have started to get the notice of Vocal artists that want to work with them on projects. SNC will be releasing an album in May with the likes of Elton John, Seal, Jason Mraz, and Sara Bareilles.
Sara Bareilles and SNC do a great cover of the Jackson Five's, I Want You Back. It captures the spirit nicely. In any case, enjoy the trip back to acapella lane. Maybe next month we will see another? You never know.
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