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The American Murder Project (self-release), from Los Angeles. Out of the ashes of They Walk in Line, who scored three consecutive Top 5 chart positions in the last decade, come The American Murder Project. They carry every bit of the intensity of their former project into 2010 and continue with their dark visions of American life. The 4-song "radio ONLY" EP contains four of the strongest tracks from their upcoming eponymous release, all cleaned up so the FCC won't bust your ass. I'm thrilled to be working with them again. They were my first project back in 2002, and it's nice to see time has been brilliant for us all. Lead single, "Transfer Your Weapon" impacts Friday, February 19, 2010. You can learn more here.

John Brodeur (Mr. Duck Records), from NYC. Another new release from one of my original bands (The Suggestions) in 2002. Equal parts pop goodness, hooky lyrics and radio-friendly delievry, John's solo release, Get Through reminds me of why I thought he was so brilliant in the first place. NYC-based recording artist John Brodeur took eight years to release his second solo album, Get Through. Why the long wait? His vague explanation: “It was supposed to come out years ago, but it didn’t.” This album has been a roadblock, a detour, and ultimately a self-fulfilling prophecy. It’s a back-against-the-wall record with a built-in exit strategy. As the title track goes, “If it’s all that you can do, just get through.” And now Get Through, as the title aptly implies, will finally get through to music fans.John has shared stages with Fountains of Wayne, They Might Be Giants, TV On The Radio, 311, the Nightwatchman, Gavin Degraw, O.A.R., Rooney, Glenn Tilbrook, Shiny Toy Guns, the Bravery, Freedy Johnston, David Poe, and dozens more. Lead single, "Security" impacts Specialty and select AAA February 19, 2010. you can learn more, or link to download the entire album for FREE here.

Grand Atlantic (Laughing Outlaw), from Brisbane, Australia. "This is melody-dripping guitar pop at it’s finest.' -Paul Smith, Sydney Morning Herald With earth shaking guitar riffs that give way to an addictive pop melody saturation, ‘She's A Dreamer’, the first release from Grand Atlantic’s follow up to their acclaimed debut, demonstrates a band set to taking 2010 by force. The enthralling and mysterious new album, titled ‘How We Survive’, was released in June 2009 in Australia to much acclaim and worldwide attention through frequent and widespread blog and podcast presence. Now, attempting to infiltrate an unsuspecting USA, album track 'Holding Pattern' is currently being used by NBC in the USA for their program promotions. Trying to spread the acclaim even further, lead single, "She's a Dreamer" impacts Specialty radio in the USA February 5, 2010. You can learn more about the Aussies who are soon to become a household name by clicking here.

Puracane (Astraea), from NYC. They have been compared to Massive Attack, Lamb, Portishead, Sneaker Pimps, Björk and Radiohead. Puracane consists of Ali Rogers on vocals and Juan Masotta on guitar and electronics, Chris Lee on bass, Emilio Teubal ..boards and Antonio"Uka" Gameiro on drums. Rogers has a soothing yet effectively engaging voice complimented by flowing electronic beats and sounds together conglomerated with string and percussion instruments. The songs are often mellow yet electronically complicated and hypnotizing with their loops and beats. Lead single, "All Over Now" impacts Specialty Friday, March 12, 2010. You can learn more about the NEW face of triphop here.

Radagun (self-released), from Jacksonville, FL. Radagun consists of husband and wife Todd and Aimee Low. Since forming in late 2008, shortly before their wedding, they immediately started promoting and perfecting their live show. In addition to playing shows, they have developed an intense on-line presence, recorded a full length album, performed live on TV, had their video featured on several stations including Fuse, had several reviews and magazine placements (including AP) and have self booked and promoted a tour. All of this was done on their own with no management and no outside funding. Todd and Aimee have put everything they have into this band and even postponed their honeymoon (which they hope to take one day) in order to fund it. Their "hit the streets" marketing tactics and on-line promotion made it possible to perform their third show as the headliner with only 10 people shy of a sold out crowd. Now they look to capitalize on what they've built when single, "Check Me Out" impacts Specialty Radio Friday, March 12, 2010. You can sneak an early listen by clicking here.