As I mentioned in our 2011 Anticipated Album feature, my teenage crush Michelle Branch has decided to make a return to pop music and release a new album this year. I am suitably stoked.

Michelle’s been holed up in the studio, working out new songs and documenting the sessions for our viewing pleasure. The latest video shows a sneak peek of a new song called “What Don’t Kill Ya”. While the name makes my heart hurt, the demo itself shows flashes of brilliance and makes me feel how I felt when I first heard The Spirit Room.

Just for fun, here’s the music video for Everywhere. Enjoy.

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