Billy Boy On Poison is on the Kings of A&R SXSW radar list. Our favorite song is Higher Power. Check them out at Treasure Island Pirate Bar on March 20th. Contact: BCMcLane@aol.com

I Am Empire is on KOAR’s SXSW radar. The band’s first two singles “You’re A Fake” and “The Elevator” reached the top 10 on the BDS/Billboard Christian Rock National Airplay charts. It seems a deal could already be on the table. They’re performing at SXSW with Relient-K on March 20th at The Dirty Dog Bar. Check out the video for The Elevator. Contact: ron@soundmgt.com

Scarlet Grey, a pop rock quartet from Los Angeles just completed their second record titled “Fancy Blood”. Has upcoming tour dates with AFI as well as guest appearances by AFI’s Davey Havok
and Jade Puget. Our favorite track is Mr. Sinister.
Contact: tim@theborisgroup.com

Los Angeles pop rock act Hot Streets has quickly become a KOAR favorite after listening to radio and soundtrack ready songs like Complicated, SNL, and Just A Little Bit.

Frontman David Amezcua stumbled his way across the nation with singer song writer Ryan Cabrera, and performed with the likes of Caitlin Crosby, Tim Myers,The Knuxs, and Brandon Jenner.

They have upcoming appearances on MTV’s The Hills, check them out July 3rd in Studio City at Aura.

Contact: hotstreetsmusic@yahoo.com

Hollywood, CA based alternative rock band Abused Romance signed a distribution deal with Bungalo/Universal, debut album coming soon mixed by Randy Staub (Metallica, U2). Legal rep: Ben McLane