Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Here is the 14th Crazed Hits discovery to get signed to a major within the last 6 months:
We first introduced to The Mission District back in May. Now the band has signed to EMI Canada and Relentless Records (Joss Stone, KT Tunstall). Make sure to keep an eye on this group!
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Marz Roche has been creating a big buzz in the British A&R community. He was recently featured in Record Of The Day and named Hitquarters’s “Artist Of The Week”. Listen to his song “What You Don’t Know” in the player below. Marz is signed to Religion Music, but available for licensing. For more info contact Glenn Herlihy.
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
The Hoodies have already shared the stage with the likes of Say Anything, Gym Class Heroes, Hellogoodbye, The Format, and Cute Is What We Aim For. Listen to the group’s song Electric Choir!
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Brooklyn-based Rapper Kovas has already written, produced & remixed records for Justin Timberlake, Usher, De La Soul & Chris Brown. His own music has been featured in MTV’s “Making The Band” and will be used in the new Madden NFL ’09 video game. Visit myspace.com/thekovasempire for more info!
Monday, August 4th, 2008
We’re happy to announce that rap-duo LMFAO has signed to Island Records in the UK. We first introduced you to the band last month in this post. Kudos to Island’s Darcus Beese, who inked the deal.
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Our “Artist Of The Week” is pop/rock singer BC Jean. Check out her song “If I Were Boy” on the music player to your right. The track was produced and co-written by Toby Gad (Fergie, Natasha Bedingfield).
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
Nick Phillips is Vice President of A&R at Concord Music Group, one of the largest independent record companies in the world.
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Check out Arista/J Records signed and Mick repped I Nine. The band’s debut album, “Heavy Weighs the King”, is one of the catchiest pop/rock releases of the year. Songs on the album were produced/co-written by hit producers/writers Greg Wells, Kara DioGuardi and Brian Howes. Listen to the single Don’t Wanna, recently featured on MTV’s The Hills and co-written by Better Than Ezra’s Kevin Griffin.
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Steve Moakler recently performed at BMI’s industry showcase at “Mobfest”. The 20 year old Pittsburgh native is one of the most talented singer/songwriters out there at the moment. Check out his songs on MySpace.
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
The Underwater already shared the stage with such acts as Saliva, Fuel, Trapt, Shinedown and Kill Hannah. Listen to the band’s song Render.
