Signings: Chicago alt act, A Company of Thieves signs to Wind Up Records. We at KOAR have been saying new bands lack musicianship while enslaving themselves in a narrow box afraid of taking chances. A Company Of Thieves steps forward drawing influences from Edy Brickell. Check out the self produced tracks Oscar Wilde and Pressure.

Las Vegas band Adelitas Way who was released from Interscope Records looks like they could find a new home shortly. During the Interscope days, the band recorded with producer Brian Howes (Daughtry, Hinder, Rev Theory). Expect some of their myspace tracks to be on their forthcoming album. Adelitas Way frequently graced the pages on KOAR.

Virginia pop rock outfit My Favorite Highway who spent years on the scene should generate excitement with their new full length. My Favorite Highway caught the interest of KOAR when they released their first track ‘Murder On The Radio‘. During the course of the years, the band dropped the rock roots and gravitated towards the pop direction ala Jason Mraz and The Fray.

Thursday who is a post-hardcore emo band from New Jersey signs to Epitaph. The band has released albums through Eyeball Records, Victory, and Island. We credit Thursday for the explosive emo.