Jessica Does Daytrotter

It's been a while since Daytrotter has anyone really interesting in their studio.  But, my heart skipped a beat when I noticed Jessica Lea Mayfield was recently featured.  I realize I've gone on and on about how great she is, but honestly, it's because she is a fantastic singer and songwriter.

MP3:  Jessica Lea Mayfield - I'm Not Lonely Anymore (Daytrotter Session)

Jessica Lea Mayfield "Kiss Me Again" Video

It's hard to imagine why an artist or their label would wait for a year to put out the first video from their album.  But, that's exactly what has happened with the gorgeous "Kiss Me Again" by Jessica Lea Mayfield.  

I can imagine it went something like this:  "Hey, you had a song on that Gossip Girl show, right?  That must mean you're getting popular since you had your music featured on a hit show...let's get a video made!"

Musical Obsession

I've listened to this song a lot this weekend and throughout this very short week.  "Kiss Me Again" by Jessica Lea Mayfield is sweet and heartfelt.  The complete apathy in her lyrics about the whomever she's talking to is interesting.  With lyrics like "You can touch me if you wanna I don't care" wouldn't really set my pants on fire either.  But, hey...free pass!

You can get this song on her album Blasphamy So Heartfelt here.

MP3:  Jessica Lea Mayfield - Kiss Me Again

Jessica Lea Mayfield

When I go to a show I usually like to get to the venue early because I always like to check out the opening band.  Sometimes you are treated to a great show by a great band you've never been exposed to--that's how I got turned on to Delays and The Clientele.  Well, that's what happened this past Friday when I went to see The Black Keys--I got turned on to Jessica Lea Mayfield.

I knew absolutely nothing about her before the show started, but, I left a fan.  To date she only has an LP, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, and an EP titled White Lies.  Her style reminded me of a folky, twangy, Americana version of Mazzy Star.  And from the blog articles I've read since I've seen her make the same comparisons.  Her songs about love and are so haunting, honest and heartfelt, but not depressing.  She's only 19 and her songwriting does reflect that somewhat.  However, instead of it coming off like a girl with little world experience, it reflects the anticipation and sweetness of new found love.

You can also check out her feature on NPR's "World Cafe" here.

MP3:  Jessica Lea Mayfield  - You've Won Me Over from With Blasphemy So Heartfelt