Birthday Countdown | Day 10: Emma Harrop

Hey guys,

day 10! That means there are only 18 more days and that's sad.

But let's not spend this day with being sad but let's spend it enjoying the great music we get to hear this month.

Emma Harrop is a singer/songwriter from London, England.

She's been part of a girl rock band called My Heroine before becoming a solo artist.

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Birthday Countdown | Day 9: Chris Stringer

Hey guys,

we're still going! Day 9 is rolling on and I'm still really excited.

Chris Stringer is a fabulous singer/songwriter from Swansea, UK. His genre would be acoustic but with pop and rock elements. Producers call him "an amazing guy to work with" and so his upcoming EP seems to be really promising.

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Birthday Countdown | Day 8: The Arkanes

Hey guys,

the first week of our Birthday Countdown is over. (How can this already be going for a week?!)
And to start the second week - what could be better than some rock'n'roll?

The Arkanes are no new faces for a lot of you. They first got featured when they supported Jim Kroft and absolutely stood out with their energetic live performance.

The rock band from Liverpool consists of Chris (lead vocals, guitar), Dylan (guitar, vocals), Lee (bass, vocals) and Andy (drums).

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Birthday Countdown | Day 7: Danton Jay

Hey guys,

the first week of our Birthday Countdown is technically over with todays video.
Crazy.

Danton Jay is a singer/songwriter from Victoria BC, Canada. His background is Belgian and Canadian and his music includes elements of rock, blues, R'n'B and folk.

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Birthday Countdown | Day 6: The Unassisted

Hey guys,

day 6. This is so cool. I am so happy.
Are you too?

The Unassisted is one of the first bands I've ever featured and today they play a song for our second birthday. 
The band from Manchester, England consists of Jason (guitar, vocals), Mark (bass and guitar) and Chris (drums).

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Birthday Countdown | Day 5: Liam McClair

Hey guys,

day 5 and I'm still so excited I could jump around non stop.
But I won't because then I wouldn't be able to upload these videos daily.

Today the incredible Liam McClair, an acoustic singer/songwriter from Manchester, England is going to please your ears.

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Birthday Countdown | Day 4: Doodah Farm

Hey guys,

you're here to celebrate day 4 with me! How awesome! Thank you!
Also thank you for the amazing feedback so far, it makes me so happy and proud.

Today Doodah Farm, a folk band from Liverpool, England plays us a track for our second birthday.

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Birthday Countdown | Day 3: Nina Yasmineh

Hey guys,

if you reading this you either just joined the Birthday Countdown or you just returned for the third time.
Either way - thank you.

Nina Yasmineh, a very fanstastic singer/songwriter from New York, US has been featured on house in the sand before.

She writes, plays and performs indie pop with a touch of electronic.
Her self-produced EP "Seven Years" got nothing but great reviews and that's no wonder.

Influnced by artists like Florence Welsh and Mikky Ekko,

Nina's sound switches from calm and relaxing to up bea and exciting.

You can basically find everything you'd like to hear.

And here is Nina performing Miquel's "Adorn" for our second birthday.

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Birthday Countdown | Day 2: Mark Mathews

Hey guys,

it's day number 2! Already! (I'm still way too excited...)

Mark Mathews playsndie pop music. The singer/songwriter from Kent, England is influenced by The Beatles, Paul Weller, Oasis and a lot more.

Not only has he supported Frank Turner, Luke Toms and Draytones but also played hundreds of gigs and festivals.

 The London Metro Newspaper listed Mark as "one of the top three unsigned acts".

So far he released three EPs:

Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride (2006)

A Flash In A Pan (2008)

Moments & Movements (2012)

And today he is going to sing a song for house in the sand! How exciting!

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Birthday Countdown | Day 1: Sarah Bollinger

Hey guys,

it's day 1 of the Birthday Countdown and if you're not familiar with it, please jump here first: Announcement: Birthday Countdown

 Sarah Bollinger, the singer/songwriter from St. Louis, US stands for talent.
I'm not exaggerating.
She really does.

Signed to Sweet Soul Records Japan Sarah released her debut album "Both/And", a 10 track recording. It's got a rather fun vibe, it's honest, personal and soul pop.
The piano lady has worked hard and out done herself.

And I'm absolutely honored to have her opening the Birthday Countdown today.

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