Arizona act Raining and OK has become a KOAR favorite with the recent release of the EP “Always” which was produced by Matt Grabe (Goodbye Tomorrow/ The Maine). The band follows in the same footsteps as Coldplay and U2 with their soothing harmonies and ambient soundscapes while still keeping a pop sensibility. Our favorite tracks are Loveless and Shadows. The band has a show at the Knitting Factory (Hollywood) in September. Contact: nate@kmamanagement.com

The Rust, a 4 piece rock act who hails from Nashville recently won a battle of the bands featuring 100 bands in the Midwest and The Buzz in Nashville will begin to spin the song “Missing You.” Confirmed for the fall tour with Secondhand Serenade, Thriving Ivory and Parachute. The band is supporting and generating a buzz on their self released 2008 debut album, Anticipation, which was produced by Jon King (Augustana, Alabaster Box, The October).
Contact: chris@maltesemanagement.com

Alternative rock band There For Tomorrow who hails from Orlando will be releasing a new LP “A Little Faster” on June 9th via Hopeless Record. As far as the rock genre, this band is a cut above the rest. Collectively, they have sold more than 20,000 cds in the U.S., expect this to be upstreamed. Check out the track A Little Faster. Contact: jasonmillerbiz@gmail.com

Kopecky Family Band are composed of classically trained musicians. They describe themselves as a blend of neo-classical, folk, and electric with a distinctive musical voice. Our favorites tracks are Trainwreck and Embraces, these songs require a couple of listens before you come addicted. Contact: simon.gabe@gmail.com

Pop act Bidwell who is generating a solid buzz will be performing June 5th at a KROQ sponsored event at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. The band uploaded some brand new tracks on their myspace including
Sweet Ain’t Sweet and Beauty Queen. Contact: northstarmgr@aol.com