Hunter Sharpe

Sometimes, when very low down on the poster, you run in to people who don't exist on Spotify. Which is very annoying.  Hunter Sharpe is one of those.  However, he has a few tracks available through YouTube, so all is not lost.

The SXSW new artist bio thing on him says the following: "Hunter Sharpe is an up-and-coming alternative artist from Austin, Texas, combining indie rock, cutting lyrics and 'uncommonly crafted songwriting with an electrifying performance!' Described as 'expressive and poignant,' he’s been compared to alternative powerhouses like Arctic Monkeys and Nirvana. On the verge of a new album release, Hunter Sharpe has gathered a loyal and sizable following, playing nearly every major Austin venue and is considered an 'Artist to Watch.' "  C'mon man.  Don't compare people to Nirvana.  Now if he isn't the greatest thing ever I'm going to be disappointed.

For being from Austin, he definitely has a Brit sound to his voice, and is a ginger, but he sure does like to jam the mandolin.  Here is evidence, with "High"

50 views, so I just bumped his viewership by 2%.  You're welcome, my friend.  Song #2 available on his YouTube channel is called "Ivy"

He's a good lyricist, and the music is good too.  This is well done.  Ivy had 103 views, but I just bumped that up to 107.  Boom.  Finally, his last song available on his YouTube channel is more of a rocker, called "Elephant Walk"

That last one is a damn fine jam.  I like it, and at 334 plays, it is the most popular track he's got. Good sound, we'll see what it sounds like once he releases an actual album.