New York singer-songwriter Michael Wagner sings quirky tunes with jazz guitar underpinnings, and Stephanie Nilles alternately describes herself as “Ella Fitzgerald on speed beating the shit out of Regina Spektor” and “Tom Waits on helium.” We’re going to go with “Fiona Apple deriving a disturbing amount of pleasure from tasing Ani DiFranco.”

Michael Wagner - Head Down
Michael Wagner - Little Bird
Michael Wagner - Miserable Man
Michael Wagner - Rock Bottom
Michael Wagner - Streets