Lissie was one of our BeatCrave Favs for a really good reason. Besides the obvious fact that she has an amazing voice that reaches into the depths of your soul, Lissie is one hell of a musician. If there is a year for indie folk musicians to take over our iPods, it’ll be this one right now thanks to Lissie and her covers.

We’ve already brought you her cover of Lady Gaga‘s “Bad Romance,” and now we have a live cover of Metallica‘s “Nothing Else Matters.” Yes, it’s quite the dramatic jump between the two genres but this is just credibility shown in the most flattering spotlight. Although Lissie may look like a frail damsel, don’t be fooled. Her voice has enough grit and power to take on big names such as Metallica. Check it out below!

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We have to admit that we were a bit skeptical about Lady Gaga‘s artistry in the beginning. However, when she released the song and accompanying video for “Bad Romance,” we couldn’t help but jump on the Gaga train. Not only was she dripping in Alexander McQueen fashion in the outrageously freak-of-nature themed video but it’s also the perfect mainstream pop song in many ways. So it doesn’t surprise us to know that there are probably hundreds of decent covers by all sorts of musicians, but we’ve found one that is done exceptionally well.

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We’ve picked out favorite artists of the week. Now it’s your turn to pick yours!

Is your favorite the one man show and chillwave artist, Toro Y Moi (listen here)? Is it the San Diego-based punk rockers, Lanterns (listen here)? Is it folk singer, Lissie, whose vocals penetrate the depths of our soul (listen here)? Or do you enjoy the indie pop guys from Eagle Rock, Princeton, who know how to have a good time and sound great as well (listen here)?

The number one voted artist will be eligible for our BeatCrave Fav of the Month poll! You’ve all chosen Vanaprasta as last week’s BeatCrave Fav. Who else will you choose to be in the running with them? Support your favorite band and vote for them in this week’s BeatCrave Fav Poll!

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As of late, there’s been a Country/Folk upswing of sorts in terms of music. Lissie Maurus, who only uses her first name as her stage name, is a name that adds itself to the list. Born and raised in Illinois, Lissie sings about everything from cornfields to love. Produced by Band of Horses Bassist Bill Reynolds, her debut EP, Why You Runnin’, was released late last year in November and her popularity has only grown since then.

Her new album, set to be released later this year, was made in conjunction with Jacquire King (of Kings of Leon fame) in Nashville last year. Lissie has played in various coffee shops and has even been on tour with Lenny Kravitz. With the eccentric resume she’s built in the past few years, it’s no wonder that she accredits her influences to pie, cigarettes, porches, corn hole, and waiting in line!

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Lissie has come a long way from running around in the coffee shop circuit. Going on tour with Lenny Kravitz, providing vocals on a hit DJ Morgan Page song (“The Longest Road”), and releasing her debut EP, Why You Runnin’, in November have all prepared her to take on the world. However, with her powerhouse vocals, any first-time listener will be the one who has to prepare his or her own soul in which Lissie’s vocals and lyrics resonate so strongly with honesty.

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There is no doubt that 2009 has been a great year for music. We’ve had fun listening and sharing some of these artists with you through our BeatCrave Fav series, and we’ve also compiled a Top Albums of 2009 list like everyone else.

Today, we’re going to skip ahead and focus on the future and what great music will be coming our way in 2010. January is only a few weeks away and we want to fill you in on who we think will be the next big thing local, national, AND international. Take a look at the list of artists and bands who we believe are the bands to look out for in 2010 below!

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