Oh hey, another Mercury music section to read while you calculate how much you are willing to pay to pepper spray Matt Davis in his lovely blue eyes. Bid high and bid often.

Life hasn’t been easy for Sharon Jones, but the woman is a fighter, plus a damn soulful singer as well.
MP3:
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Nobody’s Baby

Earlier this year Wet Confetti broke up, yet still stayed together. Now the trio is back with a new sound and a fancy new name, Reporter.
MP3:
Reporter - Blaze

From coast to coast (but not LA to Chicago, sorry Sade), The Cave Singers have used their travel experiences to create some powerful little folks songs.
MP3:
The Cave Singers - Seeds of Night

Oh sure, cutesy local duo Swallows can cover Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical,” but where is their tribute to her songs from Xanadu?
MP3:
Swallows - Wait Until Dark