Getting to the KOAR
Posted August 17, 2006 — in Music News
We receive new submissions every day here at KOAR, constantly in search of great bands with something to say. After listening to demo after demo after demo, we’re forced to ask the question ‘Are there just no great bands anymore? Or are the great ones not sending out demos?’ Nothing has stood out. Nothing has been great, or even noteworthy. We’re in search of the real deal but are bombarded with regurgitated mediocrity.
So what are we looking for then? Basically, we don’t care about style and genre. We don’t care about fads. We don’t care about hype. We simply want great music. We’re looking for originality and a point of view. We aren’t just looking for hit songs we’re looking for hit bands. We’re looking for bands that have something to say, and say it in a way that makes us stop to listen. We don’t help bands just because they exist; we help them because we support what they’re doing and feel this industry would be better if they were a part of it.
We listen to every submission we receive, and encourage artists who feel they honestly have what it takes to keep sending them in. However, we will not be arbitrarily supporting artists simply for something to talk about. We’d rather never promote bands than promote unworthy bands. Think you have what it takes to get past our critiques? send your press kits to KOAR or send website/myspace link to Dean@kingsofar.com
http://www.myspace.com/thrivingivory
LOve these unsigned bay area boys.
Already done a few showcases for Atlantic and have picked up airplay on San Francisco’s Live 105 (in regular rotation) and a few other popular bay area stations.
Comment by Dallas — August 17, 2006 @ 12:51 pm
Always loved your guys’ site. KingsofAR has always been a great place to find great new faces. I have also noticed just the lack of artists being posted here. Its really too bad. Hopefully, something will happen.
Comment by Rich — August 17, 2006 @ 2:22 pm
Thanks Dean, looking forward to being that hit band with great songs
Comment by Chaucer — August 17, 2006 @ 2:22 pm
This site is great. I mainly come here for the analysis on the music industry, but I love how you present an opportunity for artists to get their music heard.
Keep up the great work, a site for music fans who care more than just about the hotel their favorite band is staying at.
Comment by A2daC — August 17, 2006 @ 7:21 pm
after reading your list of what your not looking for…is what all bands are.most bands have the dream of getting signed.eye make up,songs that sound like everyone else seem to be the formula that they use.looks a must,playing…pro-tools can fix that.if your looking for the next R.E.M. good luck.bands are more interested in a fan following.and myspace plays.some times we forget what the real job of any band is. it’s to …entertain?
Comment by ditchwater — August 19, 2006 @ 3:09 pm