Ok, I have to give a shout out to one of my favorite hometown bands. Great American Soundtrack was started just over a year ago, but they have already made a lot of headway in the Philly music scene. Not only can the group boast about the starting of their own "street team," but they can also add to their repertoire sharing the stage with Valencia, Mae, and The Morning Light. Below is a video of the band playing their single "Lines."

I mean, what kind of girl doesn't love a pop rock song that begins with the line, "Hey girl, don't you look beautiful." Vocals from front man Kurt Cain-Walther are intricate but soothing, and the look on his face is priceless when he hears the crowd singing back the lyrics to his song in the video of their show at the Trocadero in Philly. This song has been playing as the background noise to my studying all week. If you're looking for something a little more relaxing, also be sure to check out their cover of "Red Red Wine" originally sung by Neil Diamond, which is also featured on the band's MySpace page. It will have you thinking of the beach instead of the ten degree weather in State College. Look out for their new album entitled People You Know, which will be coming out sometime next month.

-- Beth Ann