Buzz Track: Lies
The Beautiful Bodies have played with an array of artists ranging from Smashing Pumpkins to My Chemical Romance to Jane’s Addiction.Their music, a combination of habit-forming hooks and blisteringly loud guitars, has been featured on television programs and at professional sports games and fashion shows. The band just got off a summer tour with Reel Big Fish, and they were recently chosen from 32,000 bands to be finalists in Ernie Ball’s Warped Tour Battle of the Bands. This winter, the band started recording their full-length album with John Feldmann (The Used, Neon Trees).
Contact: thebeautifulbodies@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Ever After
After being signed by Clive Davis to J Records and receiving a Grammy nomination for her debut album “East Side Story” in 2008, Emily King parted ways with her record label and has continued to work independently. Her follow-up EP “Seven” was recorded in her home receiving high praise from peers like Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, and Maroon 5. A gentle mix of soul, folk, and rock influences, King’s music emotes the kind of straight to the point storytelling that’s reminiscent of singer/songwriters of the 1970’s. Emily will be showcasing Grammy weekend at the Hotel Cafe – Friday February 8th at 8pm.
Contact: andy.steinway@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Steady Now
News Update: Indie rock band Westland just released their new EP which was recorded with producers such as Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta (He Is We, Bayside, Four Year Strong). A mainstay of the music scene, the band has released a full length album as well as two EP’s. Selling over 30,000 copies of their debut album “Don’t Take It Personal”, as well as performing on Warped Tour 2011 and 2012, new songs such as Steady Now could take the band to the next level. They will perform at Bowery Electric Sunday on January 20th at 2pm
Contact: danielrfriedman@aol.com
Buzz Track: Love is King
The Funnel Heads were birthed in a small garage in the cozy beach town of Dana Point CA. Fueled by their love and respect for all music, they began crafting their own original sound derived from the crashing surf and laid back vibe of their surroundings. Meshing a large variety of genres their music embraces all that is California – rock, surf, reggae, Punk, funk, all with a hint of hip hop just begins to break down the music they create. Lewis Richards and Ronnie Kings (Offspring, Sublime) have produced their latest material. Already creating a buzz, the band is kicking off the new year with a monthly residency at the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Contact: justinskoll@yahoo.com
Buzz Track: Try
Michelle Rene’ is a Nashville based singer/songwriter who delivers a blend of rock, country, and folk. Her honest voice and expressive lyrics are reminiscent of some of the pioneers of the folk rock scene married with a fresh contemporary sound. Michelle has played shows across the US and on some of country music’s most famous stages including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.
Contact: brett@zodlounge.com