The Get Go was formed in February of 2007 after the demise of Allister, Escape from Earth, White Tie Affair and Showoff. The band released two albums, recording their second one with producer Rob Freeman (Hit the lights, Cobra Starship). Listen to the track Overcome featuring MxPx. Contact: danielrfriedman@aol.com

Bradd began playing piano & drums at a very young age. An accomplished producer, songwriter & singer, Bradd is the true definition of “Triple Threat”. Bradd is one half of the producing duo “PrettyBoy & Bradd Young”. These two amazing talents have worked with Akon, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Jibbs, Maino, Tyra B, Yo Gotti, Teddy Riley & Talib Kweli. Listen to the first track Girlz which is already starting to react at radio. The major music companies are already taking notice. Contact: danielrfriedman@aol.com

iTunes has announced a new initiative titled “Cocktail” that aims to add value to digital albums sold on the iTunes Store. In hopes to get consumers to spend more, iTunes will offer a package that includes liner notes, artwork, ringtones, and music videos. Apple will be collaborating with EMI, Sony Music, Warner, and Universal, hoping for a September launch date.

“It’s all about recreating the heyday of the album when you would sit around with your friends looking at the artwork, while you listened to the music,” said an executive cited by the Financial Times.

KOAR favorite Shawn Fisher and the Jukebox Gypsies has signed with Universal Republic. Fisher was featured in our July 08 Soundcheck column. Our favorite tracks are Out of Control and Wandering. Contact danielrfriedman@aol.com

Comic Book Heroes will be performing at Don Hills in NYC on July 30th. The band consists of four high school juniors based in Reading, PA. Comic Book Heroes was recently selected as a Radio Disney “Next Big Thing” artist and their single “Catch Me If You Can’ is now a Top 15 hit single on Radio Disney and the music video can be seen on Disney XD. As far as comparisons, think a heavier Jonas Brothers. Contact: info@cbhmusic.com