Chris Merritt/Paperface

It's a sad thing when totally sweet bands fall by the wayside, but a sweeter thing when one of the seminal members picks up the pieces and proceeds to absolutely rule. Paperface was the band (RIP), but lead singer/pianist/vocalist Chris Merritt is the MAN. He oozes pop songwriter. He never shook hands with a melody that wasn't beautiful. His fingers dance on the keys, a melodic pas de deux, with fantastic results. Solo album forthcoming, keep you ears peeled.

Listen:
It's Been Sad
Virginia
Always on My Mind
[add Chris on Myspace.]
thanks to Skye Zentz for the heads up!