[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTa28a8QKo4] I love music and chances are that you do too. What I love even more is learning about brilliant new artists.

Since most of you guys (the awesome people who follow this blog) are in the States, I've decided to start sharing the beats and sounds from UK artists that are currently making my ears perk up.

For the first Brilliant Beats, I give you Michael Kiwanuka. I mentioned him in Monday's post and I still can't get his soulful voice out of my head. Also, this video looks like one fun day: flea market shopping, bicycle riding, cafe lounging, and carnival rides. Michael, can we hang out?