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Buzz Track: Second To None Formed in 2010, a new fresh four-piece indie/ alternative pop rock band from Stockholm, Sweden is creating buzz. The music glimmers of melancholy but never looses faith. Thoughtful but catchy! The self released album was self produced and just released in November. Contact: matz@prettysolitude.com

Buzz Track: Golden Nashville pop-rock quartet Farewell Fighter topped the Alternative Press Magazine’s list of the top unsigned bands in North America. The band self-funded a tour across America, spending the next 12 months on the road playing 150+ shows in more than 40 states and selling more than 5,500 copies of their self-released EP entitled The Way We Learn. In 2012 they took time off from the road to enter the studio with Motion City Soundtrack guitarist Josh Cain who has worked with Metro Station, You Me & Everyone We Know. The [...]

Buzz Track: You Feel Amazing Radical Something is an L.A.-based trio that formed in the Summer of 2011. The band's sound embodies a feel-good California attitude through elements of hip-hop, reggae, R&B, Rock and Pop. The group's first paid project No Sweat reached #6 on the iTunes overall album charts and #33 on the Billboard Independent Album charts. Songs have been produced by DJ Big Red, Goodwill & MGI (Akon, Pitbull). They have performed with SOJA, Sammy Adams, and Asher Roth. The band is planning a 2013 release. [...]

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Buzz Track: Lifeline The Ells , a Seattle based alternative rock/ indie band, first came together in the spring of 2010. The quartet began solely as a studio project, not fully evolving into "band" form until early 2011 when they released their debut EP, "Kodak Summer". The Ells' combination of catchy hooks, swirling guitars, and a 4 on the floor "heartbeat" kick makes them a band to watch. Contact: danielrfriedman@aol.com

Buzz Track: Glow In The Dark Check out the latest video from Australian DJ and producer tyDi's "Glow in the Dark" featuring Island Def Jam recording artist Kerli. TyDi has played festivals with the likes of Paul Van Dyk and Armin Van Buuren. He's also been ranked #48 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list last year. Contact: alexziabko@me.com

Buzz Track: Land of the Innocent Austin Texas based Feathers just signed a publishing deal. The group has already played some impressive gigs with Washed Out, The Duke Spirit, Robyn along with slots at All Tomorrow's Parties (Minehead, UK), Austin Psych Fest and FunFunFun fest. Several songs from their forthcoming album have already landed syncs including on The Vampire Diaries. Contact: khagan@skhmusic.com

Buzz Track: It's Going Down Texas native D’Lannie is making herself known in the pop/hip-hop music industry, working with some of the hottest producers. She is currently working with Authentic TV network on an upcoming reality TV show that will be aired on TLC. She is also featured in Taylor Swift's new upcoming music video "TROUBLE". D'Lannie has performed all over the Dallas metroplex including well known clubs such as The Prophet Bar and House Of Blues. Contact: kwmbrown@gmail.com

News Update: Los Angeles-based electro-pop duo Capital Cities signed to Capital Records.  They have performed in front of sellout crowds all over California, including The Troubadour and El Rey Theater. The track 'Safe And Sound" reached #1 on CMJ’s A&R Chart.

News Update: Saints of Valory who we profiled last April has signed to Atlantic Records. Saints Of Valory hail from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in, late 2009 & the band decided to launch out of Austin after experiencing SXSW 2010 & have since become one of Austin's top acts, all in one year's time. Their debut EP, “The Bright Lights,” was self released in December 2010 and the track "Providence" was well received at Triple A radio, climbing as high as 49th on the nationwide Mediabase chart. Contact: info@saintsofvalory.com

Buzz Track: Best Friend Helloseptember , based out of Victoria, BC, is promoting their recently released EP that features the single Reverb Junkie. The band typically performs at Fairfield Hall as well as the Cambie. Check my favorite song from the EP titled 'Best Friend'. Contact: Helloseptemberr@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Breaker Since the release of his debut album Onefifteen, singer-songwriter Chris Davis has been drawing comparisons to John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Adam Levine, and Keith Urban. Onefifteen was produced by Lynn Nichols and Grammy award winner, Tedd T who have helped mold such successful acts as Switchfoot, MuteMath, Mat Kearney, and The Band Perry. Had songs used by The Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in spring of 2012 and the album spent a week in the top 20 Most Downloaded Albums on Noisetrade, peaking at Number 4. [...]

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Buzz Track: Wildfire Stockholm is a new emerging band to the Orlando indie music arena with influences ranging from The Killers to Coldplay. The've opened for Travie McCoy and The Wanted. Check out the latest track Wildfire as well as their previous released track Don't Stop Now . Contact: publishing@stockholmband.com

Buzz Track: Oceancrest My Body Sings Electric from Denver, CO quickly emerged on the scene opening up for The Flobots and will open for 3OH!3 next month. They are a perennial top 3 finalist in a big local radio contest, Hometown for the Holidays on 93.3 KTCL. Check out the latest single called 'Oceancrest'. Contact: whalenbra@gmail.com

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News Update: Kings favorite Molly Moore's new song " Quicksand ", that comes off her debut EP "Into The Daylight", will be featured on MTV's The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons. You can also hear a number of her other songs from her EP on this season of E!'s Keeping Up With The Kardashians & Oxygen's Bad Girls Club. Molly continues to build up her catalog of songs and remains an artist to watch.

Buzz Track: Like a Rainbow ColorKaleido is one of the latest acts to emerge on the Danish alternative pop scene.  Although having released their debut single recently, this is no debut for the two members of the band. Lead vocalist Christine Milton had her first hit Superstar in Denmark in 2004, when she was only 17, and male part Kim Vagn Wagner starred in many danish acts including the 2010 Danish Radio P3 award finalist Lastbandalive. They performed at various venues and festivals in Denmark, and the [...]

Buzz Track: Steady Now Indie rock band Westland will release a new EP in January which was recorded with producers such as Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta (He Is We, Bayside, Four Year Strong). A mainstay of the music scene, the band has released a full length album as well as two EP's. Selling over 30,000 copies of their debut album "Don't Take It Personal", as well as performing on Warped Tour 2011 and 2012, new songs such as Steady Now could take the band to the next level. [...]

News Update: You can hear the track ' View From The Top ' by Kings favorite The Wrecking on  ABC's Family "Home Alone: The Holiday Heist". The band was picked as one of Kings top 8 emerging artists. They released a sophomore album that landed on the New & Noteworthy section of the Christian/Gospel homepage on iTunes as wells as top 5 on Billboard's Contemporary Christian Album chart, having an epic year Contact: darrene@chosenrecords.com

Buzz Track: Darling We Are One , a contagiously catchy band is making waves in the Miami music scene which is fronted by Eri McKenna. Their eclectic sound is best described as indie pop rock with a jazz influence. This female fronted band has performed on Warped Tour among others. The band cites Allen Stone and Walk The Moon as influences. Contact:   julian.munro@yahoo.com

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Buzz Track: Stargazer I've been liking this Los Angeles indie pop band Fire In The Hamptons . Take a listen to the tracks Stargazer and Children Of The Sun . The band will open for Youngblood Hawke for KROQ Local's Only Showcase on November 28th at The Roxy. Several tracks have been featured on MTV's Jersey Shore as well as Gossip Girl. Contact: swmgmt@gmail.com

Buzz Track:  Don't Worry My Love The Danish pop trio Terminal released self released a new single titled Don't Worry My Love.  This catchy pop track will have you singing the chorus in seconds. The band remains completely independent yet their music videos have aired on music channels such as MTV. They are often compared to the likes of Kings of Leon, MUSE, and Maroon 5, a mix of European and American rock/pop and with a twist of that unique Scandinavian sound.  The band just went home after a 3 month [...]