The new Red Hot Chili Peppers album, due August 30th was produced by Rick Rubin and “mastered specifically for iTunes to optimize sound quality”. I’m not sure what that means, but here is a link discussing sound quality and loudness wars.

Key Track: Slow Down

The Story: The Blackboard Nails have toured the United Kingdom twice, including a stint at Liverpool’s renowned Sound City Festival, and they’ve recorded with producer Kato Khandwala (The Pretty Reckless, Paramore, Blondie). For fans of The White Stripes, Neon Trees, etc.

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Key Track: I Feel You

The Story: Szilva has performed at the Viper Room, Vanguard, Crown Casino, P.A.C.E. School Tour. Her new album which will be sold on iTunes was written and produced by Chris Landon (Taylor Dayne, Jennifer Paige) and Szilva. She was also voted into the Grand Finals of the MVT music video competition

Contact: chris@222music.com

Key Track: Hey Now

The Story: In May 2011, Taylor released his first record; a four song EP entitled “Memory Music”. The track Hey Now is infectious falling somewhere between The Shins and John Mayer, quickly becoming a Kings favorite.

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