We’ve got a hefty column for you again this week. That’s a great sign, because it means we’ve been getting really ear-worthy music of late. And even though the biz virtually shuts down for the summer, the Wheels crew isn’t on the golf course, so keep ’em rolling in at [email protected].
ONES TO WATCH
Comic Book Heroes (www.myspace.com/cbhmusic): We like to think of these four high school students hailing from
Roy G and the Biv (www.myspace.com/roygandthebiv): Drew Erickson and Max Townsley, who make up this colorful (yes, as in the rainbow) electronic duo, have wanted to make music since they first met back in high school. When Drew came home from
ON DECK
Marissa Renee (www.myspace.com/marissareneemusic): She's 19, from a small town in
BAND/ARTIST
Sugar Red Drive
Electric Valentine (www.myspace.com/electricvalentine): A favorite of ours from Amplify! Music Fest last summer, EV have just completed their debut album, Automatic, and will release it themselves Aug. 18.
Hypnogaja (www.myspace.com/hypnogaja): This critically acclaimed alt-rock band has unveiled Truth Decay, a science fiction-tinged concept album about the planet’s looming apocalypse and ensuing rebirth. They’ve reached over 500k followers on Twitter and are featured on AOL Music’s Noisecreep.com now.
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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