Call Me A Smash: Do you know the song “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepson? It’s the track you hear on the radio 10 times a day that repeats the same three words over and over. It’s #1 on the iTunes Singles Chart and sold 300,000 copies this week. She was signed by manager Scooter Braun and Justin Bieber to Schoolboy Records/Interscope. Bruan also manages ‘The Wanted’ who are known for the song “Glad You Came”.
News Update: Zach has signed with Red Light Management (Dave Matthews, Alicia Keys) and just performed at CMA Music Fest in Nashville. His newest songs are posted here including the song “Heart’s Not Big Enough”, which was co-written by Zach, Derek Furhmann & Gregg Wattenberg (Train, Daughtry, Lifehouse)
Buzz Track: By Your Side
Since the time we featured singer-songwriter Zach Lockwood he has signed with Red Light for management and has been co-writing with some of the best songwriters. Last year, Zach also found himself sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and David Nail in 2011. We’re expecting big things from this 22-year-old singer-songwriter who blends the honesty of modern country with the contagious energy of rock and roll.
Contact: info@zachlockwood.net
On The Radio: 93 Percent of Americans Still Listen to Broadcast Radio. The tally shows that roughly 93 percent of Americans over the age of 12 – ie, 242.1 million users – tune into traditional, broadcast radio at least once a week. The broader US population is now pushing past 313 million, with a substantial chunk (ie, approximately 15 percent or so) under the age of 12. (Digital Music News). The most possible explanation is convenience. You just turn the radio on. Internet based radio stations will be able to compete when it becomes user friendly with a simple click of a button.
Buzz Track: Perverting The American Dream
The Bourgeois has become a Kings favorite. Check out the video for the song American Dream. The most recent 3 song EP was produced by Steven Haigler who has worked with The Pixies, Brand New, and Local H. This 3 piece alt rock band falls between Cage The Elephant and Social Distortion. The band has 2 upcoming performances including June 22nd at the IDL Ballroom in Tulsa as part of their annual NewVo (new voices) show as well as The Eclipse in Tulsa with Hit The Lights on June 19th.
Contact: zachary.mobley@yahoo.com
Within the last year ‘Madonna said: “You don’t have to show nipples to be interesting. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cutting edge if you do, right?”. Lady Gaga said things have changed over 25 years in regards to Madonna. Yes!, Things have changed. Madonna’s latest record ‘MDNA’ fell off the charts within weeks of her release as people cheered for the newcomer Adele. Fans have taken to the internet to criticise her actions and complain that the 53-year-old is too old to be flashing her flesh in such a way. Newsman Piers Morgan writing on Twitter: ‘Most embarrassing, cringe-worthy, desperate moment in the history of music?’