Buzz Track: This Road With You
The songwriting duo of Helen Austin and Paul Otten, known as Big Little Lions, will be releasing their debut EP, Paper Cage, on May 6th, 2014. Their sound has been described as “Pomplamoose meets Mumford & Sons.” Even before releasing any music, Big Little Lions has been featured in various TV placements. Their song “This Road With You” has appeared in MTV’s Catfish and ABC’s The Vineyard, as well as three Ikea commercials. Check out the newest track Make It Up As We Go Along.
Contact: rachel@bigpicturemediaonline.com
He’s a billionaire straight outta Compton — or so Dr. Dre says, anyway.
A video shot by R&B artist Tyrese Gibson seems to confirm that Apple is buying up Beats Electronics. Beats’ founder is rapper and entrepreneur Dr. Dre (Andre Young), and he’s pointing right at the lens in Gibson’s video.
The first billionaire in hip hop right here from the motherf—-n West Coast,” Dre announces.
The Financial Times first reported Thursday that Apple is closing in on a $3.2 billion purchase of the high-end headphones and streaming music service. Representatives from Apple and Beats declined comment.
In the video, Gibson was hanging out with Dre and friends, holding the camera in selfie mode, when Gibson said the deal was official.
Check out the new music video of Never Gonna Stop by indie rock group Mind The Gap featuring Quan. The song was made specifically for the docudrama Generation Iron, narrated by Mickey Rourke. The band released an EP in February which can be streamed here, our favorite is Hero.
Contact: gc@mtgsound.com, stefan.karrer@milanrecords.com
Buzz Track: I Like It
TEAM* has becomes a kings favorite after listening to “I Like It“. The band released 2 EP’s and 4 singles, the latest EP ‘Good Morning, Bad Day’ was just released on May 6th which was produced by Will Pugh (Cartel). TEAM* was recently featured on a national Verizon ad (Come to my House) and will be playing select dates with Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World this month. The band falls between fun. and Young The Giant.
Contact: jr@thespacecamper.com
Kings favorite Ashley Allen who we named a top 8 emerging artist released a video for the single Body Say No, Heart Say Yes. The title track comes off Ashley’s recently released EP, which was co-written and co- produced by Cash Cash (All Time Low, Cobra Starship, Bebe Rehxa. Ashley just came off the High School Nation Tour with Drake Bell and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas. Check out Ashley’s full Kings profile here.
Contact: lizalee.mgmt@gmail.com