Buzz Track: Mountains
Local songwriter Kris Orlowski & composer Andrew Joslyn, well-known and loved in the Seattle community, have paired up to create a 5-song record “Pieces We Are” with a folk-rock band and 17-piece orchestra. This album includes select tracks with a full choir including: Allen Stone, Daniel Blue (from Motopony), Dan Koch (from Sherwood), Kevin Long, Mychal Cohen & Melodie Knight (from Campfire Ok), Matt & Mike Gervais, Noah Gunderson, and orchestral members of the Seattle Rock Orchestra.
The EP is available October 16th. The band has been getting love. The CD Release show at the Triple Door SOLD OUT and the band quickly added a second show. With early radio rotation at 5 well known college stations, the big news for for the band is that they are getting spins on Seattle’s KEXP.
Contact: ryan.anne.mckenzie@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Crescent Saints
Benji is the frontman for Built To Be Broken and is currently on The Voice. His Bob Dylan cover of “Knockin On Heavens Door” peaked at #5 on the iTunes Rock Chart. Aside from The Voice, his band is doing quite well having met with labels in Nashville. The band consists of all Indians and musically they compare to John Mayer and Coldplay. You can view the video from The Voice here.
Contact: stephanie@stephaniechristie.com
Buzz Track: Mona Lisa
Singer Songwriter Dylan Gardner is making a name for himself. Taking cues from The Black Keys and The Lumineers he has already composed over 100 songs weaving radio ready hooks that contain 60s and 70s elements. His music has Top 40, alternative and AC market appeal, yet big picture Dylan’s broad demographic appeal ranges from kids to grandparents.
Contact: bcmclane@aol.com
Buzz Track: Tonight
News Update: Tiffany Kuenzi, a Kings favorite just finished up a Northwest Tour promoting her latest EP. She has been the featured on the “Locals Only” on both KWJJ & KUPL and was just featured on Moby In The Morning Syndicated show. Check back for upcoming tour dates.
Contact: tiffanykuenzi86@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Until I’m Dead
Who was that guy with pink mohawk on The X Factor? That was the lead singer Chris Pounders from the Pounders, a punk rock trio from San Jose CA. They are currently being played on alternative radio stations LIVE 105-SF, and 107.7 The Bone-SF. They have opened for Alkaline Trio, Filter, and Mike Herrera of MXPX. They’re last album “Chasing The Sun” was played and sold in Hot Topic stores across the nation.
Contact: ron@soundmgt.com