Model Aeroplanes are a Dundee based rock band, formed in 2013. Since the release of the first single, Crazy, the band secured a slot on the BBC Introducing Stage at Scotland’s T in the Park music festival. The band band received coverage on several international music sites such as Clash, This Is Fake DIY and Indie Shuffle, and received airplay on Radio 1 along with regional stations. Look for this band to break out on the Scottish music scene.
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New Jersey rockers Deal Casino are back with a new EP titled Nika. The band who has created a buzz in the North East has signed with APA and has upcoming shows with Third Eye Blind, Dashboard Confessional and Brick + Mortar. ‘Nika’ was tracked entirely to tapeat Lakehouse Recording Studios in Asbury Park, NJ with producer Jon Leidersdorff to capture that vintage feel that the band believes to be lost on most modern recordings. Baeble notes“it’s easy to spot Deal Casinos influences on their latest EP, as they combine the vigor found in contemporary acts like Cold War Kids with the roots of classic, bluesy American groupslike ZZ Top.”
management@dealcasinomusic.com
Kings favorite XPLOR released a new track ‘Infinite Love‘. The previous track “Heartbreak” caught our attention and we became instant fans. XPLOR is an American synthpop duo formed by Brian Carmona and Vince DiCarlo. The vision of XPLOR is to create fun pop songs with memorable hooks/melodies, and stretch the boundaries of their creativity and abilities. The single “Heartbreak” was written and self produced in Nashville,TN. The band will perform showcases this year upon completion of the E.P. Ultimate Music says this “the track is a festive groovy and summery retro-pop gem, mixed with a lovely 80s tropical atmosphere. If you like St. Lucia, this is your new guilty pleasure for sure.”
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Apple has 11 million trial subscribers whereas Jay Z’s Tidal only has 770,000 signups. The streaming business has become very competitive but Apple has shown a lot of might in an already crowded market. Here is the breakdown:
Spotify has 75 million active users, 20 million of which are paying subscribers. Deezer has 16 million monthly active users and 6 million paid subscribers worldwide. Napster and Rhapsody have 3 million users, while Jay Z’s Tidal service has 770,000.
Loren, 15 year-old indie pop singer/songwriter will release her debut EP this fall. The teen cites a range of influences including Sia, Florence and the Machine, Bach and Chopin – creating a debut EP that embodies the young, smart female who cares to look a little deeper. At the age of 8, Loren wrote her first song (complete with lyrics, a melody, and a piano arrangement) called “Journey”. Loren uses writing to work through issues in her life, explaining, “the process provides clarity on life problems, helping me to solve them.” She continues, “Whenever I’m scared to do something, make decisions, anything that makes me nervous, I’ll dare myself. So when I was scared of making a record, I dared myself to do it.” Loren is an artist to watch.
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