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Listen: Alexz Johnson - "Skipping Stone"

Monday, January 23, 2012 at 1:42PM

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We've been pretty much hitting replay with regularity on "Skipping Stone", the sumptuous, soulful slow-dance from Vancouver-raised, NYC transplant Alexz Johnson. Mixed by Greg Wells (Adele), "Skipping Stone" is equally tender and defiant, nuanced and incendiary, Johnson's pleading vocals a remarkable revelation to first-time listeners. Self-released five track Skipping Stone EP, streeting tomorrow, offers a promising glimpse of what's in store-- listen to the EP sampler and watch the "Skipping Stone" video below.

Alexz Johnson - "Skipping Stone" (from the Skipping Stone EP)

Alexz Johnson - Skipping Stone EP Sampler (Walking, Pleased to Meet You, Thief)

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Reader Comments (4)

You're missing the best one in that sampler! "Give Me Fire". It's on her website, and it makes me want to dance. haha.

I love this girl's voice.

January 23, 2012 |

Charles

so good .. a perfect voice never seen

January 23, 2012 |

Andréchirinos

so good .. a perfect voice never seen

January 23, 2012 |

Andrechirinos

I can't wait for the ep. Such talent, it's with girls like her when you wonder why some singers get all the attention and some just don't.

January 24, 2012 |

Janem

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