WHEELS 2.0 GOES GREEN

Some intriguing artists in this week’s edition of Wheels: a killer new pop act and a Bad Seed that’s really good. Keep feedin’ my inbox: [email protected].

SPOTLIGHT
Ashlyne Huff (http://www.myspace.com/ashlynehuff): As the first artist signed to the Anderson Companies’ new innovative music marketing and recording company, Liquid Digital Media, Huff is an engaging new voice in pop music. Her self-titled debut album, hitting April 27, was produced by busbee, who has worked with the likes of Timbaland, Katy Perry and the Backstreet Boys. Ashlyne will be joining one of 2009’s breakout bands, Honor Society, on their “Here Comes Trouble” tour this spring. You can check out her first single, an infectious blend of pop and rock called “Heart of Gold,” on her MySpace page. Is she the next big pop star? You let us know.

ON DECK
Tomorrow’s Bad Seed (http://www.myspace.com/tomorrowsbadseeds1) has emerged onto the scene and is quickly gaining momentum as one of the hottest rising bands in Southern California. With a high-energy mix of reggae, rock, punk, soul and hip-hop, TBS create a refreshing and vibrant sound that can captivate any crowd, as they’ll demonstrate nightly on their upcoming tour, which kicks off April 18 in Redondo Beach. Take a look at the dates on their site, and catch them when they come to your town.

BUZZIN’
Krys Ivory: A number of adjectives come to mind when describing this young songstress—an L.A. native who’s signed to Ryan Leslie’s Next Selection label—including ‘inspirational,” “gifted” and “survivor.” These are just some of the qualities that enable her thrive to in this competitive business. What’s truly remarkable about Krys is that she fought a year-long battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but she’s now completely cancer-free and determined to make an impact in the industry.