News Update: Kings favorite Allen Stone remains independent but has announced that the Dave Matthews-helmed ATO Records will be licensing the record for a national release. His new single, “Sleep,” to radio and will release his self-titled album on July 31.

Allen Stone – Summer Tour Dates

6/14 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory w/He’s My Brother, She’s The New Limb
6/16 Los Angeles, CA Getty Center – Saturdays Off the 405 FREE SHOW
6/17 Napa, CA Uptown Theatre w/Mayer Hawthorne
6/30 Peshastin, WA Icicle Ridge Winery w/Stephen and Sergio
7/7 Mission Viejo, CA Lake Mission Viejo FREE SHOW
7/19 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre w/Al Green
7/20 Seattle, WA The Capitol Hill Block Party
7/21 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
7/22 Dover, DE Firefly Music Festival
7/25 New York, NY The Bowery Ballroom w/Elizabeth and The Catapult, Anthony Hall

Contact: bj.olin@mac.com

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