American Authors signs to Mercury Records. The project began last year when they signed to Dirty Canvas Productions (Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta). The bands song Believer began rotation in December on Alt Nation and has been gaining sales and spins. This is a band to watch in 2013.
Buzz Track: Standing On Top Of The World
Gedeon Luke is an old soul with a new passion. Known for his explosive live show Luke is inspired by the gospel infused sounds that spearheaded the cultural movement that brought Sly Stone and Al Green. His latest EP was produced Marc Swersky (Joe Cocker, Roger Daltrey) and mixed by Jack Daley (Joss Stone, Lenny Kravitz). He will perform tonight at the Cutting Room in NYC at 7:45.
Contact: mdswersky@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Ashes of My Paradise
Electro-pop singer Kelly Sweet is creating a buzz. MTV “The Hive” premiered her video Ashes of My Paradise and she has received coverage in Seventeen Magazine and Elle. Fans of Ellie Goulding and Florence and The Machine need to give Sweet a try. She is performing at Club Moscow in Hollywood tonight at 10:30.
Contact: mikesavage123@gmail.com
News Update: Kings favorite City of Lions recently opened for Relient K and Switchfoot on the main stage at Joshuafest. Worldwide JCTV Network is using cuts from the album on their programming and the band is currently working on new material.
Check out the track Shining Star featuring Caitlyn. The band will be posting show dates shortly.
Contact: cityoflionsband@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Heart Ache featuring J. Spears
Eric Lucas aka “Elu” was born in Bronx, NY and raised in Charlotte, NC. No stranger to the road, he has opened for artists such as Young LA, Paris Bennett, Gypsy Stokes, and Wu-Tang Clan. Producers on his upcoming album (“Outta Here”) include Grammy nominated Doug Rasheed, Tim “K Figgs” Wall, and veteran David Sparks. Check out the track Heart Ache featuring J. Spears with has been played on 70+ internet radio stations.
Contact: elumuzik@gmail.com