Buzz Track: Land of the Innocent

Austin Texas based Feathers just signed a publishing deal. The group has already played some impressive gigs with Washed Out, The Duke Spirit, Robyn along with slots at All Tomorrow’s Parties (Minehead, UK), Austin Psych Fest and FunFunFun fest. Several songs from their forthcoming album have already landed syncs including on The Vampire Diaries. The group have recently completed their debut album which they plan to release in 2013.
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Depeche Mode has signed a new worldwide deal with Columbia Records and will release a new album in March 2013.

“Depeche Mode is one of the greatest rock bands of the modern era,” Columbia Records CEO Rob Stringer said. “Despite selling millions of albums over many years they have still maintained a freshness and mystique in all aspects of their career and are truly a global band with huge fanbases in literally every country. Their new album is unique and invigorating and their best work for ages and we are excited to be involved with Depeche Mode as a worldwide company.”

Buzz Track: It’s Going Down

Texas native D’Lannie is making herself known in the pop/hip-hop music industry, working with some of the hottest producers. She is currently working with Authentic TV network on an upcoming reality TV show that will be aired on TLC. She is also featured in Taylor Swift’s new upcoming music video “TROUBLE”. D’Lannie has performed all over the Dallas metroplex including well known clubs such as The Prophet Bar and House Of Blues.
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Critics were queueing up to pronounce The X Factor terminally ill last night, as its final sees male singers with varying degrees of street cred vying for a somewhat tarnished winner’s crown. Simon Cowell, driving force behind the show, was under mounting pressure to step in, with ratings and ad revenues down significantly on previous series. Once the dominant presence in living rooms across the country every weekend, the show is now beaten regularly in the ratings by BBC1’s rival show Strictly Come Dancing, which attracts up to 2 million more viewers.

A series of lacklustre winners in previous years, along with the departure of Cowell from the judging panel, has led to a long-term decline in the once unstoppable programme’s fortunes. Viewing figures last weekend were 40 per cent below the equivalent semi-final show two years ago, the last year Cowell was a judge. Read more here

News Update: Los Angeles-based electro-pop duo Capital Cities signed to Capital Records.  They have performed in front of sellout crowds all over California, including The Troubadour and El Rey Theater. The track ‘Safe And Sound” reached #1 on CMJ’s A&R Chart.