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Scotland's Rianne Downey makes music that would normally be a little too pop for my personal taste, but she just does it in a way that works for me. Her latest single, "Home," is poppy as hell, but not in that dance/Top 40 way. It's more of a pop take on a singer/songwriter song combined with soul. Plus, Downey just has one of those voices you're drawn too. It's great, but not in a completely traditional way. It just packs so much charm that it's impossible to resist. This song in particular is reminding me a lot of Carsie Blanton, which is never a bad thing around here. Rianne Downey says of her new song: “I wrote ‘Home’ when I was still wondering whether I was going to stay or go. I always wanted to look to and travel over the horizon. Although I love Scotland, being from a small place can make people afraid to venture into the big wide world. That’s great for anyone that can settle, but it was never for me.” You can watch the video for "Home" ...

Toronto's Jacqueline Tucci is quickly becoming a master of the whole indie rock/pop thing that's all the rage right now. Her latest single, "Home," starts off as a sweet little indie pop song, complete with jangling guitars and that 90's slacker vocals thing that's (thankfully) coming back. And then the song kicks in with bigger, swirling guitars. It doesn't quite follow the classic alternative rock loud/quiet/loud format. This is more of a small/large/small format. It's the kind of song that both the kids and us old holdovers from the 90's will love. You can listen to "Home" below. For more on Jacqueline Tucci, check out the artist's Facebook and Twitter . Jacqueline Tucci · Home