Fuel to Fire by Agnes Obel – Originals Season 1, Episode 18

Klaus breaks down and confronts Camille about Marcel; this song is playing in the background as he wrestles with his grief.  It’s a great, portentous sounding track, laden with sadness and strings.  Agnes Obel, hailing from Denmark, is one talented lady whose mother was a skilled classical musician. Her first album, Philharmonics, scooped a bunch of Danish Music Awards in 2010.

Don’t Fear by Wildlife – Degrassi Season 13, Episode 29

This song is playing as Claire leaves a message for Eli, finally breaking up with him.  Is it just us, or is this mega shades of With Or Without You by U2?  Whatever, it’s great stuff.  Wildlife are a Canadian band who formed in 2005 whose third album, On The Heart, dropped in 2013. 

What You Need by Flume – Tomorrow People Season 1, Episode 19

Stephen and Hillary are getting into a hot and heavy make out session and Flume is laying down some trip hop in the background.  Twenty two year old Ozzie producer Flume is really enjoying a moment right now. His self titled album topped the Australian chart when it was released in 2012.  It’s a slick and accomplished musical journey with some catchy hooks that’s well worth a listen.  Flume has also recently been featured in Degrassi, and just played Coachella 2014. 

The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore by Franki Valli – Supernatural Season 9, Episode 18

This song is playing over a montage of Metatron typing out his story and Cas coming outside of his hotel room to find a bunch of followers waiting there for him.  It’s an emotionally powerful tune that underscores the effect that Cas has upon his followers. Franki Valli and his band the Four Seasons are the subject of broadway smash and upcoming musical Jersey Boys … check out the pompadour below!

Beautiful Question by Richard Buckner – Parenthood Season 5 Episode 22

Drew and Natalie are parting as she gets on a bus to leaving for Portland; their tender moment and when Natalie tells him that she loves him, it’s framed by this beautiful acoustic number by Richard Buckner.  He has a raw, soulful voice which is perfectly complemented by the low key guitar strings.  California native Richard has definitely been on the alternative scene for a while, and this tune’s laid back vibe sounds like it was influenced by the several years he spent residing in San Francisco.  Buckner has racked up a whopping twelve studio albums since 1994, and you can find this number on his most recent effort, Surrounded.   Gorgeous!