Love Songs: Indie Music for Valentine's Day

Set the mood for romance on Valentine's Day with music from these indie artists. After all, isn't Marvin Gaye a little clichéd? Whether you're looking for moving ballads, uptempo pop or even the perfect breakup song, check out these lesser known musicians.

Many of these indie artists are available on CD Baby, and now through February 7, 2010, CD Baby will donate $1 from every CD sale and $1 from every download sale over $8.99 to the American Red Cross and to Mercy Corps for the Haitian relief effort.

Love Songs: Indie Music for Valentine's Day

Lifetime Guarantee by Janine Stange ~ $9.99 from CD Baby

Janine Stange's music is a blend of different genres suffused with passionate vocals and insightful, truthful lyrics. Her contemporary style has been compared with Faith Hill, "with less country and more edge." She's also well-known for performing the National Anthem with beauty and grace.

Songs to check out: Sweet Air and Thank You {shop now}

Wish by Mary Beth Maziarz ~ $9.99 from CD Baby

Mary Beth Maziarz has been writing songs since she was a child, influenced by the blues and coffeehouse scenes in the Chicago area she grew up in. She's released seven albums, and her music has been featured on TV and in films.

Songs to check out: This Is Our Life and Deeper Love {shop now}

Bird's Eye View by Amy Kuney ~ $8.99 from Amazon

Amy Kuney is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist with nearly 20 years of musical experience. Her songwriting is influenced by her experience at the age of 17, when she and her friends were kidnapped by rebels while on a sightseeing trip in Guatemala. All the songs on Bird's Eye View are written with Kuney's beautifully unique perspective.

Songs to check out: Love is Trippy {shop now}

Gallery by Dion Roy ~ $8.99 from Amazon

Gallery is Dion Roy's debut album - an enjoyable fusion of his bass-inspired roots and pop/rock. The singer-songwriter was born in Namibia, raised in South Africa and is now a true New Yorker, gracing the stage of all the best spots in the Lower East Side. This album draws on Roy's personal experiences, and he blends diverse genres naturally.

Songs to check out: Come Back Around {shop now}

Hot & Silver by elizabeth! ~ $6 from CD Baby

Hot & Silver is a small but delightful collection of sultry jazz standards by vocalist and trombonist elizabeth! She leads a swinging jazz quintet with beautiful phrasing and musical sensitivity.

Songs to check out: L-O-V-E {shop now}

Better Late Than Never by Kama Linden ~ $10 from CD Baby

Better Late Than Never is a concept album in which Kama Linden takes us on a personal journey with gutsy lyrics and a sultry voice. This pop/rock album is high on emotion, and the title track is all about realizing that the guy a girl wants has been right there all along.

Songs to check out: Better Late Than Never {shop now}

Walking On Broadway by Mark Kano ~ $7.99 from CD Baby

Walking on Broadway is singer-songwriter Mark Kano's debut solo record. The former Athenaeum member offers a bittersweet take on love songs, with a distinctive baritone and thoughtful lyrics. Definitely a great choice for alternative rock fans.

Songs to check out: Telling You I Love You {shop now}

Hangisphere by Matt Venuti ~ $9.99 from CD Baby

Hangisphere features the unique sound of the PanArt Hang, a 21st century acoustic instrument that can produce a wide range of sounds and musical effects. The tracks on this album are soothing with overtones that resemble a harp, bells and harmonically tuned steelpans.

Songs to check out: Sweet {shop now}

Vampires & Valentines by Various Artists ~ $10.97 from Serious Vanity Records

Indie label Serious Vanity Records has compiled tracks from their favorite artists to represent "undying" love. The album features Dana Detrick, Tailhook Echo, Gentleman Prefer Bombs, Post Orgasmic Trauma and Black Bar Prophecy - a delightfully campy treat for vampire lovers and alternative/pop fans.

Songs to check out: Breakdown {shop now}