Speaking at AllThingsD’s conference in Laguna Beach, the chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M sought to explain why his service will be better than the ones currently available. One reason? It’s being designed by creative people instead of geeks.

“Most technology companies are culturally inept,” Iovine said. “The way content companies never get tech right, never get culture right. They can hire anyone they want to sing in front of advertisements, but they never get curation right.”

Iovine then said that everyone offers the same service except for Apple, for which he reserved high praise. Steve Jobs was able to create a great service because he mirrored the current generation, boasting a background in both culture and technology. Read more

Buzz Track: Summer Dream

Darla Beaux a 14 year old with influences ranging from Amy Winehouse to Etta James will release her debut EP on March 19th, 2013. Her single “Summer Dream” was world premiered on Ryanseacrest.com. She sang on X-Factor in front of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and L.A. Reid, and she performed January at Snoop Doggs “Big Dogg Bowl”.
Contact: management@darlabeaux.com

Buzz Track: Heartless

Swedish indie pop band Fou De Toi just released a new single Heartless which became a Kings favorite. The band released their first EP in 2011 “The Impossible Thrill” (acclaimed by the Swedish music magazine Gaffa) and gigs at popular venues like Almost Famous and Sticky Fingers landed them a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell.
Contact: jomalmberg@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Life Boat

Los Angeles based Early Morning Rebel is gaining traction after landing several TV syncs including Grey’s Anatomy and A&E’s Breakout Kings. This indie act has such a knack for creating memorable and atmospheric melodies that top UK Fashion Designer Francesca Marotta will build her next show around their music.
Contact: danielrfriedman@mac.com

Buzz Track: Go Go Go Go Go!

Indevotion, a young female fronted five piece with a sound combining Paramore’s rock edge with Katie Perry´s power pop is building a buzz. They just completed recordings of a new EP with up and coming prod team Radionika and were announced Sweden’s 9th hottest rock band of the year in the national magazine Slitz.
Contact: magnus@catapult-music.com