Lots of buzz surrounding the Jim Welch-managed/Peter Lewit-repped Shiny Toy Guns. The dance-fused tracks by the group are apparently perking weasel ears. And it looks like former A&R exec Jim Welch has a burgeoning label/publishing/management company that’s creating some noise. His client roster of producers/DJs have worked with acts such as Louis XIV, Good Charlotte and M.I.A., too name a few…
We heard there was a big NYC weasel turnout for Canadian rock outfit Priestess at their Mercury Lounge gig last week. Who’s making calls for meet-and-greets?… Tongues are apparently flapping at the top of the label food chain on how crucial it is to have experienced, record-making A&R execs on staff, in light of what’s happening with acts maintaining sales success or getting a revived career. Does this mean that A&R departments may be safe from the much-rumored layoffs that are supposedly imminent?…
Rondor Music Publishing artist Marie Digby will be showcasing at the Viper Room on June 3 at 8:30p.m. The unsigned female songstress has already garnered early label calls. Don’t miss… Heard the numbers on the pub deal for the Fueled By Ramen/Island Records act Fall Out Boy? Whooa! But first-week sales numbers were quite impressive…
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BUZZ GIGS:
THE OUTLINE Fri., May 20 Key Club
8 p.m.
ADERBAT Tues., May 31 Piano’s
8 p.m. N.Y.
SHINY TOY GUNS Thurs., June 2 Viper Room
TBD
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