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?

Cardiff based quartet Safari Gold have created excitement around their record ‘Howl’. Friends since childhood, the 4 piece features brothers Morgan and Lewys as well as Danny and Sion. Working from their home studio, the band are putting the final touches on their debut EP, scheduled for release in the Autumn. Their sound encompasses a darkness wrapped up in layered synths and vocals but also harps to classic pop song writing. With live shows few and far between, the band are keeping audiences guessing ahead of the release of their next single at the end of the Summer.’
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The track ‘Howl’ is incredibly catchy layered in synths & melody.  The upcoming EP has our pick as one of the most anticipated releases..

Los Angeles indie dream pop act Night Lights are quickly making a name for themselves. The band released their debut EP with much fanfare earning them a live session show with Culture Collide, a Vents Magazine feature, and a shoutout by Buzznet. Inspired by the likes of Mutemath, Two Door Cinema Club, and Friendly Fires, the band recently moved their home base to Los Angeles and are set to release their first full-length album this winter.
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The income of DJ’s is exploding. In fact, Scotland’s Calvin Harris topped a Forbes list of the world’s highest paid DJs, earning $66 million that surpassed Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence.

“The rise of dance music has been astronomical… I happened to be in the right place at the right time,” Harris told Forbes.

Harris was followed by French DJ David Guetta ($37 million) while Dutch DJ Tiesto came in third with $36 million, while Americans Skrillex and Steve Aoki rounded out the Top 5, making $24 million apiece.

EDM is the fastest growing genre of music.

Buzz Track: (Hard Drugs) Fake Love

California alternative rock act Cemetery Sun releases (Hard Drugs) Fake Love. It’s upbeat, catchy, combining guitars and synths making Cemetery Sun one of the few alternative acts that could burst on the mainstream. The band notes: “Our record finds its center around the idea of overcoming life’s self-imposed obstacles. We grew very close as musicians during the recording process, and rarely said NO to any idea or vibe that would typically be considered out of place.”
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