Blog: Crazed Hits

Signed to Capitol. Debut single "Oh Yeah" developing at Radio right now.

Buzz Track: I Want You Back Link: myspace.com/sonosings Contact: sonosings@gmail.com

Josh Kelley , who we featured in August , has signed a record deal with Universal Nashville. He is the 78th featured Crazed Hits artist to get signed! Kelley was previously signed to Hollywood Records, and went independent after parting ways with the label in 2006.

Signed to Universal Canada, was a #3 hit over there.

Available for management and record deal, signed to David Massey's Liberal Arts for pub. Buzz Track: Aggressive Link: myspace.com/dirrtybeige Contact: alex.reid.varley@gmail.com

Today we're introducing a new section on Crazed Hits called "Publishing Picks." The section will include songs that we think should be cut, songs that have either already been released on records but should've been singles, or were simply recorded by the wrong artist and deserve a second shot. Title: Love Sux Writer: Claude Kelley, Josef LaRossi, Andreas Romdhane Link: myspace.com/franchescaonline Should be cut by: Leona Lewis (seriously, why is it not on her new album?) If you are a writer [...]

EMI Music Publishing has the largest share of the 100 most popular U.S. radio airplay songs in the third quarter, "outplaying" the competition for the third time in a row with a share of 19.5%. Sony/ATV comes in second with 17.1%, Universal Music Publishing Group is third with 12.5%, and Warner Chappell fourth with 11.9%. Responsible for EMI's big share are songs like "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas, and "Best I Ever Had" by Drake.

Adelitas Way, who we first featured in May 2008 , prior to becoming Rob Stevenson's first signing at Virgin Records, continue to develop a story at Active Rock. The band's first single, "Invincible," is currently the 7th most played active rock song in the United States. The group has some great Top40 material on their self-titled album, look for them to cross over with tracks like "Last Stand" ( listen here ) and "Closer To You" ( listen here) . Link: myspace.com/adelitasway

Buzz Track: Razoreyes Link: myspace.com/elevation Contact: mike.regan@hiredgunmanagement. com

First single by Down With Webster, who we featured in November 2008 before signing to Universal Motown.

Owl City, who we first featured in September 2008 while still unsigned, jumps back into the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts with "Fireflies." The song spends it's second week on top of the charts, outselling artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Britney Spears. Congrats to Adam Young and the Universal Republic team!

Available for record deal. Buzz Track: Say Say Say Link: myspace.com/seanmcconnell Contact: alicia.pruitt@warnerchappell.c om

Crazed Hits has been a huge Lady Gaga supporter since day one, starting off by putting her debut single, "Just Dance," on our famous Hit Prediction back in August 2008 (5 months before topping the Billboard Hot 100 Charts). You can check out the video for her new single, "Bad Romance," below.

Jump Smokers , who we first featured in June , have signed to Ultra Records (home to Pitbull, Calvin Harris, Paul Oakenfold, etc). The group is the 77th featured Crazed Hits act to get signed since February 2008! Kudos to legal Dina LaPolt who negotiated the deal.

Buzz Track: Lazy Eye Link: myspace.com/silversunpickups Contact: info@qprime.com

One of the biggest recent bidding war bands in the UK, signed to Sony and EMI Music Publishing. (Can't view the video? Click here .)

Buzz Track: Back To Indiana Link: myspace.com/theelms Contact: joe@theelms.net

Look for Ashley Newton to become President of Columbia Records. Newton previously served as EVP of A&R at RCA Music Group.

Adam Young of Owl City has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. The agreement encompasses the entire Owl City catalogue, including "Fireflies," the platinum-selling #1 hit. Owl City was first featured on Crazed Hits in 2008 , prior to signing a record deal with Universal Republic.

From now on, we will be reposting a few former featured Crazed Hits artists who we are still unsigned but deserve to get picked up by a major. Starting off with Hana Pestle. Music produced/co-written by Ben Moody. Buzz Track: Need Link: myspace.com/hanatunes Contact: hanapestlemail@gmail.com