Sandi Thom

This Scot gathered a lot of attention for a webcast "tour" done live from her basement. In the spirit of this homegrown approach, her debut boasts an appealing folksy-pop sensibility close to what fellow lass KT Tunstall packs in her clap-happy tote bag. However, Sandi throws in a few high-wire vocal tricks along with some sleek production. She's like a less lipsticked Christina Aguilera who hails from the Highlands.