Buzz Track: Never Wrong
Darling Parade will perform this Friday, February 17th at Highline Ballroom in NYC. The latest EP released in November was produced by Jon King (Augustana, Throwing Gravity, 3 Pill Morning) and charted #8 on Billboards Next Big Sound Chart as well music featured on ABC Family’s The Lying Game. The band is currently on tour with Cassadee Pope (of Hey Monday) & Stephen Jerzak.
Contact: mgmt@darlingparade.com
Buzz Track: Novacane
Rapper and singer-songwriter Becky G is the newest Dr. Luke’s Sony/RCA signing. Check out her video for the track Novacane that lead her to buzz.
Some news on Kings favorite female fronted act I Killed the Symphony. The band is touring with Black Veiled Brides in Brazil playing sold out shows, have been selected for Xtreme Games tour as well as SXSW in March.
Buzz Track: Alive
I Killed the Symphony, a female fronted act lead by Britt Joyce has become a Kings favorite after listening to the track My Enemy. Her music is influenced by cult classic films particularly writer/director Tarentino.
Contact: Roger.ivm@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Hold On
Alabama Shakes have been the focus of the indie crowd. Boys & Girls, the full-length debut album was released in North America in April by ATO Records and released internationally by Rough Trade. They were named “New Band of the Year” by Paste Magazine and appeared on NPR Music’s list of favorite new artists while “Hold On” ranked as one of NPR Music’s “100 Favorite Songs of 2011.” MTV dubbed them as the ‘Artist To Watch” in 2012.
Contact: christine@redlightmanagement.com
Buzz Track: Moth to a Flame
Antonia Vai has become a Kings favorite. This Swedish singer-songwriter manages to capture a haunting vibe without sacrificing melody. She is working on her debut album and typically performs in Stockholm. Her self produced songs are quickly becoming an underground internet sensation while landing an article in Nöjesguiden, the biggest Swedish entertainment guide, where she was listed as the “Next Up And Coming”.
Contact: Antonia.morvai@hotmail.com