A metal band based in Brooklyn, comprising of 8th graders have signed a two-album recording deal with Sony. The band is called Unlocking the Truth and they rose to fame by performing Time Square and Washington Square Park. Unlocking the Truth is currently touring the country as a part of the Vans Warped Tour and recently took time off from pre-algebra class to open for Gun N Roses in Las Vegas. Having scored the deal as minors the 8th graders’ Sony contract had to be approved and filed in Manhattan Supreme Court. Check out the live video here.

Buzz Track: Requeim

Lily & The Parlour Tricks influences range from The Andrews Sisters and The Everly Brothers to Nine Inch Nails and The White Stripes. They have released two singles which were produced by Emery Dobyns (Sia, Patti Smith, Travis, Antony & The Johnsons). This indie act can be found gigging around NYC including Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, Cameo, and The Living Room. Highlights include their song “Belle Gunness” featured in a BMW commercial and they performed the Bonnaroo and Summerfest music festivals, as well as The Heartbreaker Banquet on Willie Nelson’s ranch during SXSW 2014. An artist to watch…
Contact: rachel@bigpicturemediaonline.com

Buzz Track: Don’t Wanna Miss It

Over the past 4 1/2 years The Madison Letter has independently recorded and released two EP’s, in which they’ve toured the US and opened for acts including The Script, Owl City, and Secondhand Serenade. They were featured on MTV as one of the top 4 nominees in the country for MTV’s first ever College Artist Woodie Award and was also a part of Chevy Music Showcase, a TV series highlighting the top bands in four major Midwest cities. For fans of The Script, OneRupublic, Maroon5, and The Goo Goo Dolls.
Contact: mike@rhythmartistmanagement.com

Buzz Track: England Prevails

Matt Jaffe & The Distractions is an indie rock act based in San Francisco. The group formed after Talking Heads guitarist and keyboardist Jerry Harrison discovered Matt performing solo at an open mic and was compelled to produce the boy’s music. Together, and with contributions from Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty) on drums and Nathan East on bass, they are working on Matt’s first album. The band’s first video features the song ‘Backs of Our Eyelids,’ which was named a winner in the 2013 International Songwriting Competition. Other highlights include winning the Marin County Battle of the bands, ‘Best Music’ at the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade, and debut performances in SoCal at the Roxy Theatre and in NYC at the CBGB and CMJ Fests.
Contact: mjaffe365@gmail.com