Jay Brannan • Live in Philly Tonight

While I love Jay Brannan for great original music, he also has a certain way with a cover song that makes me wonder what I could hear tonight if I go to the World Cafe Live! in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at an early stop on his American Tour. He can come up with a song you might not expect, like "Fuckin' Perfect" by Pink.



One I am pretty sure he will sing is "Rob Me Blind", the new single off the new album of the same name. The new album is fantastic, and I am loving it. Here is the first video, for the title cut.



If you haven't already purchased Jay's amazing album, Rob Me Blind, you can find it on iTunes and Amazon. You can also buy it from Jay's online store, either Option A, the CD a download of his live album, or Option B, a bundle of the CD, live download, and a t-shirt. Jay is just starting the American leg of his tour, although he was recently in Europe and Australia. Jay will be touring near you soon, so check out his tour schedule here. For more about Jay, check out his official website, or follow him on Twitter.

Jay Brannan • Rob Me Blind Video

Jay Brannan has released the new video off his latest release, "Rob Me Blind". The title cut off the new album is a dreamy exploration of love, allowing us to follow the machinations of a relationship, at least from Brannan's point of view. In the video, we see the chance meeting of Jay and a man in an elevator. There are some furtive glances from Jay, and as they travel to the 9th floor, we see various moments of a relationship. Enjoy watching "Rob Me Blind".



If you haven't already purchased Jay's amazing album, Rob Me Blind, you can find it on iTunes and Amazon. You can also buy it from Jay's online store, either Option A, the CD a download of his live album, or Option B, a bundle of the CD, live download, and a t-shirt. Jay is on tour now, currently in Australia. Jay will be touring near you soon, so check out his tour schedule here. For more about Jay, check out his official website, or follow him on Twitter.

Jay Brannan • Rob Me Blind

The latest album from singer/songwriter Jay Brannan, Rob Me Blind, is now available. As far as I am concerned, whenever Jay releases something, it is a "must have" for me, and anyone else who loves music. I am so convinced of this, I pre-ordered the album, and got it in the mail on Tuesday. And have loved it since. There is no mistaking the sound and specialness of Jay's voice, the the skillful way he uses it. And, should I fail to mention it elsewhere, he is quite handsome, too!



Everywhere There's Statues kicks off the album with a common theme in Jay's work, the feeling of futility when looking for love. It is lovely yet heartbreaking. That is followed by Beautifully, the lead single released earlier. Check out the music video, so damn good.



That is followed by The Spanglish Song, which is stunning, carrying such strength at the core of the song. With Rob Me Blind, Jay reminds me of the brilliance of Joni Mitchell, with amazing harmonic structures. This song often takes my breath away. Then we have Greatest Hits. No, it's a song, not a collection. Check out the video.



There is a lightness and sense of humor displayed with La La La. I love it when Jay get's a bit mischievous. Jay reaches down deep to write the haunting Denmark. Check it out being played here live.



Brannan has had an ongoing struggle exploring this life for happiness, so it comes as no surprise he would write about the Myth of Happiness. He also tackles his thoughts on The State of Music, celebrating those who inspired him, like Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman, and Sinéad O'Connor, while also questioning the music the masses migrate to. The final track is a beautiful song, A Love Story. Will he turn his back on love for good?



To learn more about Jay Brannan, visit his official website. You can also get in touch with him on Facebook and Twitter. And he has t-shirts and other stuff available at his online store. With the Deluxe Bundle and the T-shirt CD Bundle, you get a download card with a code so you can get a free copy of Jay singing live at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta. This includes some fan favorites, as well as some new songs off Rob Me Blind. As well as two surprising cover songs.



At the moment, that is the only way to get this excellent collection is via a bundle. But you can and should find Rob Me Blind on iTunes and Amazon. Let me know if you can stop listening to it, cause I can't...

Jay Brannan • Rob Me Blind

The time is now, people, the time is now. The ever-so-talented Jay Brannan has a new album coming out, titled Rob Me Blind. In my own humble opinion, you can never go wrong with a purchase of Jay's music. Rob Me Blind is due out on March 27th, a date you should have marked on your calendar. I know I have. However, you can get a jump on things, and pre-order the album. And being the guy that Jay is, he has not only made it easier to do, but offers a couple of alternatives from which you can choose. But before we get to that, I am going to offer the first video from the album. Here is Jay singing the amazing Beautifully, the first single.



I love Jay's music, and have had the thrill of seeing him performing live, in Philadelphia and Annapolis. He is every bit as good live as he is recorded, something I just love. I have all his music, and just love it all. Now, Jay has made it easy to order Rob Me Blind on his website here. There are a couple of options, from pre-ordering on iTunes, to three other different packages that include various music and other Jay-related treats.





For $10, you can get the album from iTunes. For $12, you can get the new album and a specially produced live album. For $25, you can get Rob Me Blind, Live at Eddie's Attic, and a fantastic t-shirt designed and produced for this offer! And, for $40, you can all of the above, plus autographed liner notes, and a canvas poster, and, get this, a limited edition lip balm! No, really! I have placed my order, and you should, too. Wait, you need more convincing? Really? How about a sneak peak at another song on the album? Here is the song Greatest Hits.



And isn't he just so damned handsome on the covers of these records? So, you can get all of this through the website here. You can get to the iTunes per-order here. You can get the single version of Beautifully on iTunes here and on Amazon here.