Wanted: Music recs!

[wordinista]

So, I think I'm interested in widening my music library a little.  I'm having one of those days where iTunes looks like a big candy store, and I seriously have no idea where to start.  So far I've downloaded a little Alison Krauss, Matthew Perryman, and Jack Savoretti, so that might be indicative of what my ear seems to be craving right now:  clear vocals, a nice melody, and fairly mellow-sounding.  (I'd forgotten how much I LOVE Alison Krauss' voice. Gawd.)

Would y'all mind giving me a few artists to check out?  I'm really feeling like trying something new (or new to me, at least), so I'm curious to hear what my f-list is listening to or might recommend.  (Hit me up with your instrumental recs too.  Soundtracks, scores, the works!)

Comments

[akari-hoshi.livejournal.com]

I second the Nikel Creek rec up there. "Why Should The Fire Die" is one of the most beautiful albums I've ever heard. "Doubting Thomas" is absolutely beautiful.

I've been obsessing over Florence + The Machine lately, but who in our fandom hasn't really.

Lady Antebellum is pretty fantastic.

Bree Sharp is pretty cheesey, but I love her to death.

Adiemus is phenomenal. They're kinda new agey, but I do most of my writing to their music.

Enigma rocks my world.