Singer-songwriter Chet Lam plays a treasure trove of guitar-based odes pondering upon love and life. Since the release of 2003's Pillow Songs, the Hong Kong native has been warming the hearts of critics and listeners alike, with his achingly fragile voice and songs that radiate what one critic called "a subtle tenderness". In sentimental numbers such as "In Love Again" and "Never-Ending Sonata", Lam merges a straight-ahead sense of romance with an eye to remaining independent—always retaining full creative control over everything he produces. Here's a look at a true original.