Buzz Track: Never

Canadian artist Scotty James released a new song titled ‘Never’. The song was produced by Jon Dixon (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson). He is influenced by John Mayer, Matt Nathanson, and The Fray. He has shared the stage with Sublime with Rome, Tokyo Police Club, as well as He Is We. Check back for upcoming tour dates.

Contact: scottyjamesmusic@gmail.com

Katy Tiz is a pop artist straight out of the UK, is signed to Lava Records home to UK Diva Jessie J, and her debut single is called “Famous”.

You recently signed a recording deal with Lava Records/Universal Republic home of Jessie J. How did that come about?

I have been working for a long time but the final pieces of the puzzle came together quickly. Arjan writes did a review of one of my tracks called fire fire. That was on sunday, Harinder Rana called me on Monday. By friday night I was downing shots celebrating my first record deal!

When did you start singing and at what moment did you realize that you wanted to become a full time artist?

I was a late starter, I didn’t sing a note until I was 17 and I didn’t start full writing until I was 21.
I knew as soon as I stepped on stage for the first time that this is what I wanted to do.
It’s the only thing that comes naturally to me! I’m rubbish at everything else (my spelling should prove this)

Do you write lyrics? Co-write?

I write lyrics constantly, Im the girl who look like she’s on Facebook when I’m in a date but i’m actually writing lyrics. When you have as much to say as I do, it’s always on my mind.
I started by writing with my bro’s George and Rick, they crafted me and I learned by watching them. I like to co-write to bounce off other people! I believe some of my best songs have been written when there’s two points of view in a room.

Explain the record making process. Easy or Brutal?

I love it! Nothing in life is straight forward. Who wants to hear a entire record about how easy life is or how in love you are? Thats bull*%#. I want people to relate to every lyric I write!

You have a strong voice. Do you credit vocal lessons? Or did your voice develop naturally?

Thanks! *blushing* I think its a mix of both. Vocals lessons are an essential part of being an artist. Your voice is a muscle so you need to keep it strong so vocal lessons are about knowing how to achieve that. They are also about building your confidence.
Confidence is a big part of how you sing.

Who are some of your artist influences?

I love, Alicia Keys, Laryn Hill, India Arie. Those are the artists I will always go back to, they are the reason I fell in love with music.

Please describe you music...

Pop with a lick or urban and a lick or reggae. Boom!

Are you a fan of singing competitions like American Idol? The ‘X’ Factor?

I think they make great TV! Personally I wouldn’t do one myself, firstly because my language is fuc%&! terrible so nothing I do could be aired and secondly, I answer back to much! I admire the people that have the patience and self control to do the show. I have neither of these things.

Is an upcoming tour in the works?

I’ve been in the studio finishing the record for the past few months, but now we are at the end – It’s all starting to take shape now and the next step is to start touring.

Who would you love to tour with?

ooooo…right now, Rihanna

Describe your live show….

I’m not describing it to you! then you wont have to come to one! Come and see for yourself…

Buzz Track: Do What You Want, Be What You Are

Lael Summer, a singer-songwriter has just released her debut EP featuring 4 songs from her forthcoming album, Burden to Bear which will be released early 2013. At 14, she opened for Jon Anderson of ‘Yes’ at B.B. King’s, singing Cat Steven’s ‘Peace Train.’ Lael is an expressive and sultry singer/songwriter bringing a fresh pop twist to classic soul. For fans of Sade, Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones.

Contact: marla@marlamase.com

Most musicians think the time to hire an attorney is not one minute before you
absolutely have to. All too often, the artist finds out that they needed a lawyer much
sooner than they thought—and sometimes that lesson is very expensive. We spent the day for an exclusive interview with Martin F. Frascogna, a lawyer who’s workingto change how—and when in their careers—musicians and lawyers come together.

5:30 am Mornings in the Frascogna house are a finely orchestrated kind of chaos.

It would be easy to mistake this scene for just plain chaos, but turn up the volume,
and you find that the routine is quite by design. As an entertainment lawyer
who specializes in International Music, Marty Frascogna’s work hours have to
accommodate half a dozen time zones on any given day.

On this particular morning, he has a 6 am call from Ireland with artist Senekah.
They are discussing the previous night’s performance, progress on a music video
concept, and Marty is briefing his artist on the strategy he’s using for the negotiation
of a label deal. Frascogna usually takes his first call and gets through his first round
of email at home, allowing him to be part of the family’s early morning routine of
feeding dogs and changing diapers, and also be accessible to his growing family of
clients.
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Amazon almost gives away this years most anticipated releases…

Showbiz 411 says this:

They bought ‘em, they can what they want with ‘em: Amazon.com is pretty much giving away downloads of the new albums by Green Day and No Doubt. You can pick ‘em up, or pick ‘em out for five bucks. That’s the equivalent of free, kids. (The so called deluxe version of No Doubt’s “Push and Shove” are $7.99.)

Well, Amazon paid the freight to Warner Bros and to Interscope, so they can do what they want. With music sales very shaky, they probably figure it’s the only way to stimulate sales.

But at five bucks, Amazon is taking a hair cut, that’s for sure. And it means that the two albums will do much better in the charts next week for debuts than they might have otherwise.

Was it necessary? For Green Day, maybe. Band leader Billie Joe Armstrong is in rehab, and the group has two more albums coming this fall. “Uno,” the first, is very enjoyable lite punk rock, just in the vein of “American Idiot” and Green Day’s past efforts. Warner Bros. is desperate for a hit with their name on it given their current situation.

The new regime finally ousted Lyor Cohen. With Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Cohen turned WB into the company without hits. This week, as Cohen leaves with millions of dollars, new houses, and lots of prizes, WB has just a few scattered CDs on Atlantic. But the Warner Bros. name is, as usual, nowhere to be found at the top of the charts. Oh, yes: and James Taylor is suing them.

As for “Push and Shove,” it’s No Doubt’s first album in 11 years. Don’t speak! Yes, it’s true. Gwen Stefani had a couple of solo albums, launched fashion lines and had kids. Now the group is back. No Doubt, like matchbox twenty, has become a dependable brand. (I really love m20?s “She’s So Mean.”) Anyway, “Push and Shove” will do very well at this price point.

But in both cases, it’s a concession that no money can be made from actual album sales. The revenue has to come from live performances. For No Doubt, there’s little doubt that will happen. But with Armstrong’s problems, Green Day is now a big question mark. Still all the songs are catchy and hummable, ready for radio or what’s left of it. For my money, I’d rather have the matchboxtwenty, and definitely Aimee Mann.

The albums, by the way, are not getting good reviews. The No Doubt lacks passion and a reason, frankly. Nothing on it is equal to their cover of “It’s My Life” or “Don’t Speak.” And Green Day–three albums? How about one really good one?

Anyway, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, and the Rolling Stones are coming to town soon.