New Update: Buzz band The Neighbourhood sign to Columbia. Rumor has it that the deal was in the seven figure range. It seems a bit high to me but check out the song Sweater Weather.

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

Buzz Track: Naperville

The Chicago suburb native indie pop act, Dana DeStefano & Dollparts are new on the scene, just released a 3 song EP that consists of pop infused tracks like ’Change the Theme,’ ’New Year’s Eve,’ and ’Naperville . The band typically performs around the Chicago area.

Contact: Dana DeStefano

Buzz Track: Madmen

The Brave Chandeliers has become a Kings favorite after listening to the track Madmen. They are young band with a classic sound. The recent album was produced by up and coming Jeremy Sherrer who has worked with Dandy Warholes and Gossip. The band can be found performing at venues in Portland as well as Seattle.

Contact: nick.drum@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Away

Talisker Skye fresh on the scene features Sean, the singer of the Tickle Me Pink (former Wind-Up Records) who joined forces with some of Colorado’s best musicians including Buck Dubbs and Kira Lynn Sands. Talisker went into the Blasting Room Studio with
Bill Stevenson (the Descendants, Rise Against) to record their first record. Talisker Skye’s debut album, is slated to release on June 30th of 2012.

Contact: danielrfriedman@mac.com

Buzz Track: Never Know

Bright Matter has become a Kings favorite after getting turned on to his latest track Never Know. The video for “Never Know” is currently on Fuse TV On Demand as part of their unsigned artist series in May. His latest EP was self produced and released in March.
For fans of Foster The People, etc.

Contact: brightmattermusic@gmail.com