Artist in the Wings: Five Times August

24-year-old Brad Skistimas (aka Five Times August) ranks as one of the top unsigned artists on MySpace for good reason. His melodies are instantly infectious and carry a laidback rock feel familiar to fans of John Mayer or Jack Johnson. The new single "The Good Life" (listen below) is immediately engaging.

With his most recent self-released album, Five Times August accomplished feats most other unsigned artists can only dream of. He is the first unsigned artist to be marketed in Wal-Mart stores nationwide. He sold over 100,000 digital downloads off the album The Independent, and his songs have been featured on a wide range of TV shows.

A new album, Brighter Side, is due out March 18, 2008. Brad Skistimas plans to tour extensively this year in support of the new music. The first single is "The Good Life."

Listen to "The Good Life":

• Windows Media
• Real Media

Five Times August official site

_{Photo by Brian Tamborello, courtesy Five Times August}