Key Track: Unaware

The Story: Singer-songwriter Allen Stone, a Kings favorite who we posted several months ago will self release his new album on October 4th. He has upcoming performances in Los Angeles and NYC. Stone is receiving love from USA Today and Seattle Weekly. His jazzy love songs are starting to make an impact.

Contact: bj.olin@mac.com

Key Track: Being Me (video)

The Story: The last release in 2009 had music featured on ABC, NBC, Lifetime and Teen Nick. Kira & The Strange Familiar performs at Hotel Cafe, Room 5 and World Cafe in Los Angeles and will be making the move to Nashville soon. Check out the video of the new single Being Me from the upcoming EP produced by Brian Malouf (Everclear, Michael Jackson).

Contact: jeff@thestrangefamiliar.com

Indie artist Kim Boekbinder is planning a fall tour through Kickstarter, an online pledge system for funding creative projects.

Typically, an artist books a shows then promotes it, hoping people will attend.

In Boekbinder case, she sells the tickets first through Kickstarter and books the venue after people have bought enough tickets to fully fund the project. Also, each pre-sold performance is different, with its own setlist, backdrops, tour poster, t-shirt, costumes.

According to Boekbinder, the strategy worked and she plans to book an entire tour through Kickstarter.

Key Track: Begging You Alive

The Story: Courrier’s debut record, “A Violent Flame,” was produced by Matt Noveskey, the bass player for Blue October. Courrier’s latest release had songs charting in the top 10 on Iheart Radio. Press includes MTV.com and LA Music Blog. This alternative band will be touring with Parachute and Kate Voegele this fall.

Contact: mattnov616@yahoo.com

Key Track: Protect Your Silence

The Story: The band is currently touring independently to promote their new EP which was produced by Justin Thomas and Brett Hestla. This Richmond, VA 3 piece rock act has shared the stage with Papa Roach, Seether, Sick Puppies, etc. The track Protect Your Silence could find a place on the rock charts.

Contact: cspsmanagement@gmail.com