Kings of A&R recent artist picks:
Kings of A&R Top 8 emerging artist list
1. Ryan McAllister – Bell Tower
2. Glamour Of the Kill – Feeling Alive
3. Those Mockingbirds – Coast to Coast
4. Roman Holiday – The Long Way Home
5. Nicole Ferris – Just Don’t Matter
6. This Old Ghost – This lifeboat is for Gold, Not People
7. Danielle Barbe – Wango Tango
8. Mickey Shiloh – Pass Out
Recent Interviews:
Martin F. Frascogna Interview: Spotify, copyright infringement, & the battle over artist song rights
Diane Warren Interview: I have not yet written my greatest song
Key Track: Sailing
Alternative rock act Windsor Drive just finished showcasing at the Mercury Lounge in NYC. They’ve posted new songs and just recorded a fantastic cover of Christopher Cross’ Sailing.
Contact: manbir.sodhia@gmail.com
Although producer Rick Rubin adds Adele to his production list, the story still runs deeper.
“She rejected the original version of the album, which was solely produced by Rick Rubin, and proceeded to recut the bulk of the songs with other producers, including the Paul Epworth-helmed “Rolling in the Deep,” while co-writer Dan Wilson produced second single “Someone Like You.” Adele’s overruling of Rubin, who was not only a renowned producer but also Columbia’s Co-Chairman, turned out to be as brilliant as it was ballsy, further substantiating the foresight of label chief Steve Barnett in signing her, while deepening the perception that Rubin was a bust at Columbia.” (Hits Daily Double)
Key Track: Overdue
Lizbeth Rose is a new singer/songwriter from the suburbs of Philadelphia. She just released her EP pulling influences from Adele, Katy Perry, and Sara Bareilles.
Contact: pjmencel@gmail.com
Key Track: Fade Away
The Story: I received some new songs from Elisa, and I love it. It has hints of Owl City and Imogen Heap with catchy melodies and instrumentation. The new EP was produced by Gods Paparazzi/Lucian Walker who has produced and written songs for Sugar Ray, Alkaline Trio, Christian TV, The Deftones, among others. Elisa is a former member of Cobra Starship and has placed songs on “The Hills” “The City” “The Real World” “Tough Love” and other shows.
Contact: elisajordana@gmail.com
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