New wave electro outfit Aerodrone who has graced the pages of KOAR has an upcoming show at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles. Producer Mark Needham (The Killers, 30H!3) will be mixing new songs and the tracks will be used for the upcoming “Read To Love” EP being marketed by Myspace Records. Contact: info@aerodrone.com

Jeremih who had an incredible year with his breakout hit “Birthday Sex” has signed to Universal Music Publishing. Birthday Sex has sold over a million singles, over a million ringtones and over 150,000 debut albums. Currently in discussion with merch company.
Contact: Dan Friedman

California indie act The Jakes, the new media darlings receiving lots of press from various blogs just signed to Roadrunner. The band performed for several labels last February. The band has upcoming performances at Spaceland and the Viper Room in Los Angeles. Listen to the track Cough Syrup. Contact:thejakes@redlightmanagement.com

Country artist KJ Testin just signed to the artist development program at Myspace Records. Myspace Records signed their first country artist based off her four song demo — recorded/produced by Ben Fowler (Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, Julianne Hough).

She will be opening for national artist, Ricochet, at the legendary 8 Seconds Saloon in Indianapolis on September 18th, 2009. Contact cityhandspr@gmail.com and check her out in our KOAR Feature.

Oregon rock act The Day The Nights continue to build a story. KOAR profiled the band when their track Her Name is Alice’ was featured in the Oscar nominated movie “The Wrestler. Now they are the top 5 finalists in the Toyota and Myspace Records “Rock The Space” competition. Contact: tim@theborisgroup.com