Dick Clark, the music industry maverick, longtime TV host and powerhouse producer who changed the way we listened to pop music with “American Bandstand,” and whose trademark “Rockin’ Eve” became a fixture of New Year’s celebrations, died today at the age of 82.
Buzz Track: How Bad We Need Each Other
Marc is published by Sony ATV and recently had his song, “How Bad We Need Each Other,” featured on Fox’s TV show, Bones. The song ‘How Bad We Need Each other’ shot to number two on iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart and stayed in the top ten for a week. His EP will come out this June on Hickory Records/Sony ATV. He is the BMI pick of the month and will perform Arlene’s Grocery Thursday, April 19th.
Contact: info@marcscibilia.com
Buzz Track: I Don’t Like You
Pop/rock act The Como Brothers Band just released an EP ‘The Speed of Sound’ and worked with Mike Watts, Steve Haigler, and Tom Flynn (Muse, The Pixies, Brand New). The song ‘I Don’t Like You’ has already received close to 800,000 YouTube streams. They often perform at The Bitter End and The National Underground. You can visit their Facebook for upcoming show dates.
Contact: comobrothersband@yahoo.com
The X Factor is turning into a flop and when it returns for its second season expect major changes.
“When “The X Factor” returns for its second season in the fall, the show will have undergone some major changes, including the possible addition of Britney Spears to the judges panel. But Wednesday on “Good Day LA” (weekdays, 7 a.m. PT on Fox) L.A. Reid revealed that the new personnel won’t be the only difference between Season 1.
“One way of raising the bar of the talent we’re looking for, is that we allow contestants to come in who already have managers and agents. Last year they wouldn’t have qualified. This year they do qualify. The whole idea here is to raise the bar for the talent we’re going to find,” he explained.” (Huffington Post)
According to sources, Simon also wants to add a Disney star to the mix like Demi Lovato or Selena Gomez to reach a younger demographic.
Buzz Track: Sweater Weather
Big buzz from the indie/rock The Neighbourhood who hails from California. It’s been reported they’re being courted by several music labels. They will perform at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on May 7th. For fans of The Black Keys, Broken Bells, etc.
Contact: kirkmtc@gmail.com
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