The brooding, dreamy qualities of Fiona Apple appear in Price's melodies, but she's equally willing to belt out a bluesy riff. And well, she should be. That down-home, brassy side, leavened with backup singers and thick guitars, gives her license to get as pensive as she wants.

Kirsten Price has reason to be excited these days. She has a debut album in the works. Her metaphoric and irresistibly catchy signature song "Magic Tree" is the lead track on the L Tunes: Music From And Inspired By THE L WORD compilation album while a video of "Magic Tree" is airing on Showtime promoting the new season of "The L Word." Magic Tree has also been featured in the hit televison series, CSI.