Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Interstate

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Check out Interstate, who consist of four 9 to 15 year old siblings. The group is currently being shopped by Manatt. Listen to their song iPod.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights

jonathan-tyler-the-northern-lights Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights

A&Rs are buzzin over Dallas-based rock outfit Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights. Check out their song Gypsy Woman.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Stars Down

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Check out Stars Down, who are Lukas Rossi’s (winner of CBS show “Rock Star: Supernova”) new band. Give the track Monster a few spins!

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Interview: Jimmy Iovine

Interview with Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in Interviews

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Weekend Feature: Shanna Crooks

shannacrooks Weekend Feature: Shanna Crooks

Looking for the next female superstar? Our money is on Shanna Crooks. Listen to her songs Did He Mention Me and Sunshine.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Signed

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Archuleta debuts at #2

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David Archuleta’s single “Crush” debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart this week. We put the song on “Hit Prediction” on August 7th in this post.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in Music News

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Ziv

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A great singer/songwriter hailing from Los Angeles is Ziv. His song Average Superhero was featured on the FOX network show “Vanished”, and his track Secret Weapon appeared on an episode of last year’s WB series “Summerland”. For more visit myspace.com/zivmusic.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Dirty Words

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Dirty Words are a young rock band (16-18 years old) from California, who remind us of the early Green Day. Labels have already been starting to take notice. Check out the song Thank You For Nothing.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Rox

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Big industry buzz in the UK on Soul Pop singer Rox. Listen to her track My Baby Left Me.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Best Live Band: Paper Route

paperroute1 Best Live Band: Paper Route

It’s very hard to impress us, and we never write about live shows, but last night we witnessed the best live band we have ever seen - Paper Route from Nashville. This is what a real rock band should sound like! Look for their major label debut to be released early next year via Universal Motown. Meanwhile, pick up their EP on iTunes.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Signed

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Patrick Droney

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New Jersey singer/songwriter Patrick Droney was awarded the Robert Johnson Star Award in 2006 as the country’s most promising blues artist. Now he’s taken a more radio friendly approach with tracks like the fast-paced Need Me Now and Save Me. Listen to the songs on his Myspace Page.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Hey Monday Sign To Columbia

blake Hey Monday Sign To Columbia

Hey Monday (formerly known as Blake) have signed to Columbia Records. We first introduced you to the band in July. The deal was inked by A&R Jay Harren.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in Music News

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Kelly Dalton

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Listen to I’m On Fire by Kelly Dalton. Please, somebody put this on a big TV Show!

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Interview: Terry McBride

Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk Music Group.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in Interviews

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

The Break And Repair Method

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We’ve been big fans of The Break And Repair Method ever since Paul Doucette, a member of Matchbox Twenty, launched it 3 years ago. Now he’s finally getting ready to release his solo album, which will be distributed via indie Bluhammock next month. Listen to the first single You Won’t Be Able To Be Sad.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Signed

Friday, August 15th, 2008

My Getaway

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My Getaway recently recorded with producer Marc McClusky (Powerspace, Hit the Lights, Ludo) and was featured in Billboard Magazine. Listen to the song Heart Attack.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Age Of Daze Sign To Universal

ageofdaze Age Of Daze Sign To Universal

Age of Daze have signed to Universal Canada. We first featured the band back in May, while still unsigned.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in Music News

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Laura Critchley

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UK-singer Laura Critchley recently supported Irish pop group Boyzone on their UK tour. Hit songwriter Diane Warren recently attended her showcase in LA and was so impressed that she has now written songs for Laura to record. Check out the song What do we do, which already received airplay on Radio 2.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Society Red

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No strangers to lives as major label rock stars, the Jacksonville, Florida based Society Red features former members of Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd and Burn Season. Check out the songs Everything and So Unhappy.

Posted by Alex William • Filed in A&R Picks: Unsigned

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

The Friday Night Boys Sign to FBR

thefridaynightboys The Friday Night Boys Sign to FBR

Here’s the 15th Crazed Hits featured act to get signed within the last 6 ½ months:

The Friday Night Boys have signed to Fueled By Ramen. We first featured the band back in February, and are extremely happy to finally see this group getting signed. Their songs Thursday Night Pregame and That’s What She Said are smash hits, and will establish them as the next big breakout band in the pop punk scene!

Posted by Alex William • Filed in Music News

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