Adam Lambert could be working his strut as a new judge on American Idol. Although he sparked two chart topping hits, his career has been shaky at best compared to other idol winners such as Daughtry and Kelly Clarkson. Maybe his team believes this gig will jump start his career but it’s never a sure thing. It’s not known if Steven Tyler or Jennifer Lopez will return for a third season. It’s been heavily rumored that Lopez could be splitting after the show helped revive her once-dormant music career.

Buzz Track: Coward

Nashville indie act Modoc will tour the midwest this fall. Check out the video Coward which comes off their Passive/Agressive EP. This blues based band worked with Rich Robinson from The Black Crowes along with notable producers including Paul Moak and Marshall Altman. They will perform at Rathskeller in Indianapolis with Tyler Bryant on july 27th.

Contact: erichurtis@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Blindfolded

April Kry, although just getting started has already become a Kings favorite and receiving interest from publishing companies. She performs around the Nashville area drawing influences from Rachael Lampa and Colbie Caillat. Check back for upcoming show dates.

Contact: Brett@zodlounge.com

Buzz Track: Cops And Robbers (video)

Noelle Bean, a pop artist who hails from Dallas delivers songs along the lines of Feist and Fiona Apple but with a little more bite. Within the last month she has performed shows at The Living Room in NYC as well as the House of Blues in Dallas in her hometown. She worked with producers Kyle Kelso and Mike Shimshack (Parachute, Forever The Sickest Kids).

Contact: adam@beanmusic.com

Buzz Track: Vertigo

I absolutely love this track from Milano Sun. The bands last single Already Gone garnered over 70,000 downloads, plays and views through iTunes, Spotify and Youtube, as well as frequent radio gigs at Swedish radio. Milano Sun are a new band on the scene, created by former musicians from other big Swedish acts such as “Fibes Oh Fibes”.

Contact: mikael@flagstone.se