Los Angeles-based indie rockers Kin Cayo released their first single “Our Ship” from their debut EP, slated for release in April 2015. The untitled EP was self-produced and the newest track showcases their energizing blend of Calypso vibes and melodic indie rock. Since their inception in August of last year, the quartet has recorded a four track EP with a sound that is firmly rooted in their influences for the band include The Clash and Paul Simon. They have received praise from Stereo Embers Magazine calling them “one of the most exciting bands around melodically adventurous and musically cunning.” Regarding “Our Ship,” The Burning Ear remarks the track is a “beautifully infectious debut jam.” They have performed at venues such as Community and Greek Theater Plaza Stage and Little Joy in the neighborhood of Echo Park where they just wrapped up a two-month residency. This is an artist to watch.
Contact: Elyse@ei-pr.com
Australian pop/soul singer-songwriter MAY released her new single “Sunday Night”, the first of several stand alone singles set to make their US debut in 2015. With orchestral blends of contemporary soul and pop, MAY pairs hauntingly beautiful melodies with evocative vocals to create a distinctive and powerful sound well beyond her years. “Sunday Night”, written by MAY, was inspired by a fleeting rendezvous that ignited a vivid sense of passion and liberation. Some of the musicians featured on the track have performed with notable artists such as Sting, Lana Del Rey, and Sam Smith. Hilly Dilly praises the track raving, “It’s only a matter of time before MAY appears in all places, and truthfully…she could blow overnight with tracks like Sunday Night.” May is a Kings artist to watch.
Contact: danyell@ei-pr.com
The New Velvet, a Kings favorite, has just signed a publishing deal with Royalty Network for TV, film and label projects. They have released their reggae influenced alt/pop track “Parachute” exclusively through Kings of A&R. The New Velvet has a growing social media presence, with their videos of both covers and originals accumulating over 5 million views. They have been writing steadily at their studio and will release more tracks through Royalty Network. The New Velvet is an “artist to watch”.
Contact: thenewvelvetband@gmail.com
New Electronic Indie group Hollywood Principle has released of ‘Find Me Out’, the first single from the upcoming Starting Over E.P. This indie/electro three piece is the collaboration between three prolific San Diego-based musicians: Kayla Hope, Michael Ault, and Elliott Sencan. The single has already garnered 2,000+ SoundCloud streams.
Contact: wally.madson@gmail.com
After climbing their way into the Top 10 on SiriusXM Alt Nation’s Alt 18 Countdown and breaking into the Top 50 on the Alt Radio Chart with new single “Contagious,” Night Riots have announced a handful of upcoming tour dates. The band will release their new EP, “Howl” on January 20th, 2015 via Sumerian Records which was produced by produced by Eric Palmquist (Bad Suns, Trash Talk, Waaves, Mars Volta). The band has been featured in FUSE, Huffington Post, KROQ, All Things Go, NYLON, AV Club among others.
Contact: jimmy.throgmorton@gmail.com
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