The Friday Roundup
Posted January 25, 2008 — in Music News
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KOAR posted several new artists that we feel are making headway in today’s climate, which is no easy feat. Here is the Friday Roundup……….
One Less Reason - Memphis, TN. The band proudly delivers the mainstream southern rock. Think Daughtry, Hinder, and Creed. Huge myspace plays! Listen to the emotionally charged track ‘A Day to Be Alone‘ , which already garnered 26,000 paid downloads will most likely be the song that propels this act in the near future. Information here.
Adelitas Way - Las Vegas, Nevada. This band hangs in the same crowd as
One Less Reason. Recently finished working with producer Brian Howes (Hinder, Daughtry). Information here.
The Hint - Baltimore, Maryland. Think Jimmy Eat World and Weezer. The first single Tell Me How was released January 14th. Information here.
Coleen Mcmahon - Los Angeles, CA. A cross between Celine and Mariah Carey. The producers from the Maury Povich show found her on Youtube and flew her into NYC for a special appearance. Information here.
The Urgency - Brooklyn, NY. A cross between Sting and 311. Currently recording at The House of Loud with producer David Bendeth (Paramore, RJS, and Breaking Benjamin). Information here.
Cool — shouldn’t KOAR offer full disclosure and say that they manage One Less Reason in their posting?
Comment by Stu Gots — January 27, 2008 @ 12:39 am
the urgency is def the most exciting band on this list! 311 and sting though? no way. i saw them open for 311 at spac last summer, and they blew every other band there out of the water! they’re more like at the drive-in meets the police meets sublime. so good!
Comment by James — January 27, 2008 @ 11:06 am
I thought something was up with all the hype about OLR however more power to the airways. Nothing wrong with having the right people (voice) behind a good band. I would do the same thing if I had the forum.
Comment by Leslie Breaux — January 27, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
Leslie, if an unsigned act sells out 500+ capacity clubs on a regular basis in different cities and states, they deserve to be hyped. As long as the hype is legit, people shouldnt care who’s reporting about it.
Comment by Alex — January 27, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
I can’t believe that KOAR deleted my post but not others. I can’t believe they’d delete any at all. I’ll say it again in agreement to Stu Gots. Haven’t you guys pushed One Less Reason with several featured artists mentions?
Jon
Comment by Jon — January 28, 2008 @ 9:05 am
And no, there is nothing wrong with KOAR hyping OLR. But they should let people know that there IS an angle. OLR is not the only band drawing 500+ per show in this country.
J
Comment by Jon — January 28, 2008 @ 9:07 am
Jon, I honestly think you’re full of crap. There are bands who are able to sell out 500+ venues, but usually only in one city. OLR is doing it in DIFFERENT STATES!
I dont know of too many UNSIGNED bands who are able to do that! Most signed bands cant even bring in that many people on their own.
Comment by Alex — January 28, 2008 @ 10:22 am
signed bands cant even bring in that many people on their own……AMEN….
Comment by larry anderson — January 28, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
I’m pretty sure we didn’t disagree. I’m pretty sure you argued with me on a point I didn’t make. I’m pretty sure I never made testament to the amount of bands that can draw 500 people. I just said they are not the only one, and KOAR has never supported a band more than OLR. All I suggested, and I’m not the only person, is that they should make this information aware. If you read above, I’m not even the only person to say this. How old are you?
Comment by Jon — January 28, 2008 @ 6:35 pm
Jon - you’re statement couldn’t be farther from truth. I have been following KOAR since 1999 and have seen its evolution throughout the decade. KOAR has featured hundreds of bands and in fact have given several artists more mentions than OLR. OLR never even had a whole post dedicated to them like the Drama Club, RJS, Under the Influence of Giants, The Killers, etc. You must be a new reader. Also, OLR deserves to get some mentions. OLR has a new CD which is the top seller on CD Baby and are getting 60-70k plays a day on myspace. Labels are flying out as we speak taking meetings with the band!
Comment by rich — January 28, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
OLR doesnt need any more hype. Look at all the previous posts. OLR refrained from using their fan club blasting this message board like last time, please don’t egg them on.
Comment by rich — January 28, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
“KOAR has never supported a band more than OLR”
Not true. Simply not true. Kings of A&R has been on the web since 1999. In all those years, MANY artists have received all kinds of support via this outlet and will continue to in the future. The accusation that this is an OLR fan site in disguise is not only incorrect, but it’s offensive.
Like it or not, One Less Reason has fans. Loads of them. And there are people who LOVE that genre. We have talked about a number of ‘indie’ bands on this site and I have personally gone out on a limb to give coverage to bands with little to no chance in the mainstream. Guess how many comments they receive?
None. No one says it’s good and no one says it’s bad. It’s as if those posts don’t exist, but I assure you they do. This hasn’t stopped us from seeking out the best acts in a variety of genres, because if we based our selections solely on how many comments it would generate, this site wouldn’t be doing it’s job.
Comment by AJ-KOAR — January 28, 2008 @ 9:15 pm
AJ Don’t get upset. OLR looks like they are getting what they deserve. If labels are flying out as we speak that is great. I thought they didn’t need a label. I know I read that somewhere. But hey if they offer them a deal they can’t refuse… Probably going to sign with a label that turned them down in the past. If so make them pay and I mean pay big.
Keep sending the info its a real time saver.
Comment by Leslie Breaux — January 28, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
WOW!! Well one thing i can say… Dean doesn’t hand us anything!! He says “go work for it and make something happen and then ill post it”. The only reason we have post is because we have been working our asses off and pulling the numbers!! We pull the Soundscans… we pull the plays on myspace and we fill the rooms when we play. That is something that the music industry has been lacking and the reason why the biz is in the shitter. We have put YEARS and YEARS of work into this… nothing has been handed to us. We are one of the hardest working bands in this biz and are being noticed for it.We spend 20 hour days on this band everyday. Maybe if you spent more time practicing or promoting the bands you love so much as you did over here shit talking…you would be able to move forward.
Comment by Cris — January 28, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
My GOD you are all sensitive. Half of your arguing points are from things that were NEVER even said. When has ANYONE on this page said they didn’t deserve their attention? I just said that you’ve featured them several times(which you have), that you manage them and haven’t disclosed it(also true), and that there are a lot of bands out there doing great. None of those things were EVER attacks at OLR. Hell, would I abbreviate their name if they sucked. That alone is a term of endearment in the scene. I AM A FAN! Seriously, the level that you all took that to is RETARDED. And AJ. I love this site. And generally I love your opinions. But if I was wrong about something, it wouldn’t have hit such a nerve. Chill guys. Go re read what was said.
Comment by Jon — January 28, 2008 @ 11:40 pm
haha my comment wasn’t really directed at anyone in particular. Just information I think people should have if they are reading this thread of comments.
Comment by AJ-KOAR — January 29, 2008 @ 1:59 am
great list of new artists checked some our ADELITAS WAY!!!!!!;) is the most amazing thing ever, thanks so much for the info, i also like THE URGENCY. I think i found my new loves the AW men are so sexy ladies they are all mine
Comment by amber pucchio — January 29, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
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