News Update: Mikey Wax finished last year with his self released song “Counting On You” landing in the top 40 on the HOT AC Chart. Still going strong, “Counting On You” has just been announced as a semi-finalist in the ISC (international songwriting competition) in two categories: adult contemporary, & unsigned only as well as being featured on 5 episodes of FOXs So You Think You Can Dance. He’s also a top-ten finalist in Guitar Center’s singer/songwriter contest, and was chosen out of 13,000 artists to be flown to LA next week to compete for the first place prize. Check out the video here.
Contact: jonathan@4x4artistmanagement.com
Several labels and publishers were eyeing the band last year as reported and Dead Sara recently inked a deal with Epic Records. The band received the “Best New Rock Group” award at the “3rd annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards 2012” and were nominated for a RadioContraband Rock Radio Award as “Indie Artist of the Year” 2012.
Buzz Track: Fallin
December Rose who we profiled last year is back with a new song and video. She found herself at the #1 position on the pop charts in Montreal on Reverbnation. She cites Adele, Michael Bubble, and Amy Winehouse as influences. Check back for upcoming performances.
Contact: rosie_laposta@hotmail.com
Buzz Track: Road Rising
The first single ‘Road Rising’ from the band Spiralfire was recently licensed by ESPN and NFL films. The song was also included on a national compilation by GoGirls Music. They are currently #1 on Reverbnation’s local rock charts for the Triangle area of NC.
Contact: spiralfiremusic@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Gone Baby Gone
Anya Kvitka made it to the CBS News list as one of the Best Breakouk Music Acts of 2012 and voted Best Singer/Songwriter by Bay Area paper The Metro. She has performed at Red Bull Studios and The El Rey Theatre.
Contact: Gary@Taomusicgroup.com