Meiko

At the age of 18, Meiko settled in Los Angeles and scheduled recurring performances at the Hotel Café, a popular haven for L.A.-based singer/songwriters. A self-titled album appeared in September 2007, followed by several song placements in such high-profile TV shows as Grey's Anatomy. Meiko found herself receiving a considerable amount of attention for an independent artist; her album shot to the top of the digital folk music charts. Boosted by her Internet popularity, Meiko signed a contract with MySpace Records/DGC in June 2008; a re-release of her debut album followed in September. Her songs find common ground between indie pop and coffeehouse folk. ~ Andrew Leahey