Buzz Track: I’ve Got My Ways On Saturdays

Radio Days is a electro-indie-pop rock band from Holland. They released their debut EP in November 2013 which is filled with a diverse sound based on indie rock and roll guitars, poppy electro beats and new wave synths, often described as a mix of Kings of Leon meets Chvrches.  The band  created some chatter after Coldplay mentioned Radio Days on their website. Word began to spread and soon after they were booked to play three support act gigs in December 2013 and January 2014, in front of 18,000 people in the Americadome, warming up for Ilse DeLange and other artists.
Contact: info@radio-days.nl

Kings favorite Bad Suns who we featured and listed as a top 8 emerging artist is gearing up to release their much anticipated debut EP, Transpose next Tuesday.  You can listen to the insanely catchy title track Transpose. The band is currently on tour in the US supporting Royal Bangs and will be announcing more touring plans soon. To view a complete list of dates click here
Contact: Jamie@vagrant.com

He helped discover and cultivate the megastar for almost seven years. Then Gaga dumped him. Here’s the untold story of how he rolled with it.

From behind, Troy Carter looks like a middle schooler. He has the wispy frame of a pretzel stick, wrapped in skinny jeans that bottom out at black Yves Saint Laurent high-tops. It is late November, exactly two weeks after he was fired by Lady Gaga, but by appearances he and his calendar show no signs of vulnerability.

He is a man without breaks: He spent the morning fueled on the fumes of a banana, meeting with execs at his new soda company and then with tech founders he’s investing with; after that it was off to a lunch meeting with CAA, and now he’s at the Capitol Records tower in Hollywood. It’s the schedule of anyone of his caliber, though it’s also–and he won’t admit this–the habit of a recently dumped man who’s probably afraid to have time alone with himself.  Read more…

Buzz Track: Take Me With You

The songwriting duo that consists of Alyssa Rose Coco and Matt Merritt, who go under the moniker Roses & Revolutions are making some noise with their latest single release. The band successfully blends the classic singer-songwriter sensibilities of Jackson Browne and Carole King with the modern elements employed by artists like Norah Jones, John Mayer, and Colbie Caillat. Having songs featured on networks including MTV, E! and Showtime and sharing the stage with artists such as The Head and the Heart, Sheryl Crow, and Ben Taylor makes Roses & Revolutions an artist to watch.
Contact: booking@tinted-image.com

From Businessweek

In the late 1990s, as the Backstreet Boys climbed to the top of the charts with hits such as I Want It That Way, they gained attention for more than just their music: The singers sued a former manager who they say cheated them out of millions of dollars. When it came time to release their most recent album, the band sought greater control and a bigger cut of the profits. For their eighth studio release, In a World Like This, the Backstreet Boys—now middle-aged men—abandoned the classic record company contract, turning to what the industry calls a label services company, which works almost like a consultant. Under these deals, bands call the shots on marketing and distribution, and they can receive more than triple the typical artist’s share of earnings. “With this type of situation, you’re responsible for getting the right staff and people behind it,” says Peter Katsis, the Backstreet Boys’ manager. “It falls on the artists.” CONTINUE READING