Many choose to stream songs rather than download and purchase, but not the case with Adele. To the surprise of many, Adele’s ‘Hello’ sold 1 million US downloads on its first week. This is a case of an artist connecting with an audience on a emotional level.  Adele’s new single ‘Hello’ deals with redemption, a universal theme.

Treeside frontman Blaine Mitchell who landed in our “top 8 emerging artist” has been sticking around on NBC’s The Voice. His version of James Bay “Hold Back The River“ garnered 150k YouTube streams & broke through the iTunes ‘100 singles’ chart and peaked at #2 on the iTunes Rock Chart. His original track ‘Hepburn’ is an impressive first offering.

Here comes CASTOUTOFPARADISE, a new project helmed by David Amezcua who is no stranger to the indie music scene. Amezcua a member of Awolnation, played bass and toured the world in support of the smash hit single “Sail.” His first release ‘All The Children” has all the elements of a song to get those out of their seats and onto the dance floor.  Co-produced with Brett Nolan via Amezcua’s production company Battle Creek Recordings, the new EP ‘The Center Cannot Hold‘ will certainly make some noise.
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Just when you think Taylor Swift leads the pack, think again. Adele’s “Hello” music video overcame Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood“ for most-viewed video in 24 Hours. Putting a dent into Swifts million dollar marketing machine is an impressive win for Adele and of course a good headline.

Taylor’s “Bad Blood” peaked at a 20.1 million views in its first 24 hours whereas Adele’s ‘Hello’ garnered 27.7 million views.

Banners released the single “Shine A Light” through Island. Behind Banners is singer-songwriter Mike Nelson who grew up singing in the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Choir and the Liverpool Kop. It was singing in cathedrals and concert halls across Europe, that led him to work on his own material. He cites The Beatles to Arcade Fire as influences. His first offering ‘Shine A Light’ has cross over appeal and his a hook that could grab listeners from all genres.
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