Music critics say, if you mix a blend of 60's soul, New Orleans swagger, and good old rock and roll, you'll have Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons.

Recorded mostly at his family's cabin in Wisconsin, the 6-song LP "Cabin Ghosts" is a collection of haunting melodies showcasing Chisel's expressive vocals. The album is available in stores now. They'll be performing Monday night, Sept 15th at The Living Room in New York. For ticket info and more in general, log onto corychisel.com.

Hailing from Seattle, Washington and formed during their high school days, Danger Radio has been on a non-stop tour since January-- opening for acts like "Metro Station" and "Cute Is What We Aim For."

Critics are calling them a "mix between Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Carlos Santana." Danger Radio is continuing to defy genres and we were lucky enough to catch up with them while they were in town to get the scoop. Interview and performance after the jump.

Their album "Used and Abused" is in stores now.
To learn more about the band, visit their website at dangerradio.net

Emily Frances sat down with musical prodigy Ryan Leslie, a native New Yorker, to talk about his rise to fame.

At the age of 19 he graduated from Harvard University and has gone on to produce hits for the likes of Diddy, Britney, Beyonce and found singer Cassie. Called a "phenom" in the music industry, Ryan is now concentrating on his own album and is releasing his first music video "Addiction" feat. Cassie and Fabolous.

We caught up with him at the video shoot to find out what makes him tick.

WATCH THE VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP...