Tampa-based indie folk singer/songwriter Connor Zwetsch released her debut EP ‘What Comes After’ via Noble Steed Music. The EP was recorded at Bear Creek Studio with multi-platinum producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy, RaRaRiot).
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Zwetsch notes “’Candy Bars’ is a song about youth at its finest. Inspired by the joyous and carefree days of my teen years when all I really worried about was companionship and having a good time.”

The lead off track ‘Wasting Water’ that comes off her debut EP ‘What Comes After’ will satisfy the folk purists with its heartfelt lyrics blended in acoustic sounds of stomps and claps.

Miley Cyrus ran around on Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards nearly naked, and then flashing her nipple during a costume change.

As the camera panned backstage, Miley failed to cover up and the broadcast quickly cut away to the crowd while she continued to talk. She then said, “What’s happening? Oh, sorry.”

Throughout the show, she sang about smoking marijuana and during the final performance of the show – ok, lets stop here. The fact is, Miley and MTV are desperately looking for a scandal that will make Monday morning news.

It’s no secret that MTV is trying to reinvent itself to combat sinking ratings and disinterested teens. MTV primetime programming is reaching 40% fewer viewers in the 12-to-34 target demo than it did five years ago, according to Nielsen.

MTV hasn’t a big hit show in quiet some time. Interest in MTV’s reality shows that came to dominate MTV’s schedule is fading, and, at 23, The Real World is older than its target audience. “Big shows are once in a few years for any network,” says John Janedis, equity analyst at Jefferies. “It’s becoming harder to have smash hits.”

“It’s the perfect storm,” says a former MTV programming executive. “The audience is going digital, reality TV is running dry, there’s more competition for scripted programs. I feel for the executives there.”

Born on this day, August 29th, Michael Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. He won Grammys, he influenced fashion, and invented dance moves that inspires artist today. He shook hands with presidents, prime ministers, & the heads of state. Michael Jackson is the legendary King of Pop.

We’ve become big fans of the London-based 6 piece The Night IV. The band is currently gearing up the for release of the New EP ‘Maybe It’s How I’m Feeling’ on September 30th. A favorite among blogs and millions of plays to their name, The Night IV could soon break out.
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The track Turn Your Light On Me is a duet between lead singer Sophie-Rose Harper and vocalist/keys player Kristy Marie Buglass. The song starts off with a retro drum sound and a classic groovy bass line followed by memorable melodies & harmonies.

Everybody had the moment when they realized they messed up. When Lady Gaga’s debut album “Fame” was nominated for six Grammy Awards, it was at this moment, music executive L.A. Reid knew he messed up. The story goes like this. Reid had signed her when he was the head at Island Def Jam and then dropped her.

What would you do if you were a music executive working with Lady Gaga in the beginnings of her career. Would you drop her?