Say It Twice - EP
February 2, 2010
Say It Twice is a rock band that blends European influences such as Coldplay and U2 with American rock acts like The Killers and Kings of Leon. This 5-piece band originated in Southern Florida in 2006 and hit the road in the Southeast from 2007 through 2008. The band’s consistent touring of 300-500 seat venues as well as independent promotion, lead to showcases at The Honda Civic Tour, Bamboozle Left, and The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The band has called Los Angeles home since 2009 and will be releasing their self-titled EP with Authentik Artists in March 2010.
Say It Twice - EP
Available March 23, 2010
JB - Love Me Or Hate Me
January 15, 2010
What is JB’s own personal philosophy on life? “Good business is followed by good business.” If you treat others right then they’ll treat you right.
A self-described driven, laid back guy, JB knows that it takes more than just raw talent to reach the top. JB started rapping when he was just 13 years old. His cousin Sam was the first to get him into entertainment. She pushed him to do talent shows and to perform, and even though she passed away, he’d gotten a taste of it and wanted more.
During his young adulthood JB encountered tough times and grew up with a parent on drugs. Dealing with the harsh environment that comes with a family of addicts, he struggled to find his place in life. But after a brief run in with the law, he realized he needed to wake up if he ever wanted to rise above the problems he saw in the world.
Even with his difficult background, JB chooses to be positively influenced by what he sees in the world and music around him. Sick of all of the aggressive music with no heart put into it, JB decided he wanted to give back to hip hop, not only as a person but as an artist. Creating his own fusion of different blends of genres, he describes “mob rock” as something for those both into rap or rock to enjoy; that allow those who didn’t want to get hyphy to still get aggressive.
At first, JB began working with Z Rokk and Diamond Kid Records just to record a couple songs and they unexpectedly created distinct and diverse tracks. After many positive responses from all who came in contact with the music, JB became the first artist to be signed to Diamond Kid Records.
JB has his own production company called BGK, the Black Global Kings. BGK was started by him and his cousin, to help give back to their hip-hop culture and to add real talent to the music scene. His hope is that he can use his company to help change the face of hip hop and become a prominent figure in music, not only as an artist but a businessman as well.
None of this has gone to his head though and JB remains, as he puts it, “just black”. Not affiliated with any gangs, he chooses instead to be cool with everyone. He uses music to express his creativity and will jump out of as many boxes as he can as long as he can always get back home. For now his goals are just to live a good life, make some money, and feed his family.
Be on the lookout because JB hopes to someday make BGK a global icon as well as to create his own free public black TV station that’s not on cable.
Love Me Or Hate Me (EP)
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The Moon and Her Mother LP
January 5, 2010
The Moon and Her Mother is the project moniker of singer/songwriter Aaron Wallace. Atmospheric sounds and intimate storytelling are just the basics for the talented emerging artist. In this organic and self-produced effort, the undertones of Wallace’s roots become apparent with Radiohead, M. Ward, and The Beatles all percolating beneath the surface.
Further his musical depth, Wallace collaborated on several tracks with his former roommate, Civalias frontman Adam Stidham in an effort to help create elements that truly set the album apart. Aaron has recently relocated to his new home of Chicago, IL where he recorded the LP and is currently booking shows.
The Moon and Her Mother (LP)
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Matt Stansberry - Self Portrait EP
September 16, 2009
Over the past few years Matt Stansberry has been ambitiously touring and getting his music in front of eager ears. In 2008, Matt and his band toured Japan for sold out crowds in Tokyo, Hitachi and Kyoto. Prior to the Japan tour, Matt’s been playing across the U.S. in a wide variety of venues including the King King Hollywood (Hollywood, CA), the legendary South by Southwest Music Festival (Austin, TX), DFest - Oklahoma’s premier music festival (Tulsa, OK), Hard Rock Cafe (Dallas, TX) and numerous concerts and showcases across the Midwest, which includes Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. (Read More)
Matt Stansberry
Self Portrait EP
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Across The Sun - Pestilence & Rapture
September 15, 2009
In music, much like life, there are those who imitate and those who simply create. In a musical world that allows endless carbon copies to exist, ACROSS THE SUN strive only for the latter. This voracious five piece work relentlessly to develop their own unique style, in hopes of becoming a mainstay in the inevitable musical revolution looming on the horizon. (Read More)
Across The Sun
Pestilence & Rapture
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I Am The Icarus - Self-Titled EP
August 4, 2009
I Am The Icarus is the brainchild rock project of San Diego, CA-native Daniel Godfrey. With diverse musical influences such as Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails, Daniel set out to showcase his diverse taste in alternative rock on his new self-titled EP. The release features five tracks including “Miss Blue” and “The Secret To Living Is Dying Well” and was produced by Shaun Lopez of FAR/Deftones fame, who additionally contributed guitars to the album. FAR drummer Chris Robyn rounded out the sessions resulting in a modern rock sound with undeniably 90’s influences.
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Meeting Of Important People - Self-Titled LP
July 15, 2009
Meeting Of Important People - “I likes me chirpy indie pop and right now I’m bathing in a whole album of the stuff courtesy of Pittsburgh’s Meeting of Important People (their self-titled debut). Look around this album and you’ll hear potential college radio hits everywhere, and in their path there will be scores of undergrads pouring over the lyric sheet trying to make sense of their lives. Make no mistake this album is a finely crafted piece of music that saunters for a bit, teasing the listener until the expected honeyed chorus finally arrives. It’s pretty clear that they will soon be breaking all the right hearts.” - MP3 Hugger, June 2009
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Girl Meet Girl - Angels With Filthy Souls
June 1, 2009
Girl Meet Girl is an electronic/rock duo from Lisbon, Portugal. They released their new EP Angels With Filthy Souls on May 26th, 2009. Growing up in a conservative and religious household, brothers Marcio K and Luis K escaped to the city to experience the sex, drugs, and experimental lifestyles that only a major metropolis can provide. Their musical influences span everything from the synth pop sounds of Duran Duran and Depeche Mode to the heavier electro-rock of Nine Inch Nails and Orgy. Sample tracks from their EP on the band’s Myspace or here on Authentikartists.com in the media section.
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Brandon Rogers - Automatic
May 26, 2009
Brandon Rogers grew up in Altadena, CA, a quiet suburb just outside Los Angeles. Though his first group, Sounds Of Harmony, failed to be his ticket to superstardom, he has embarked on a unique journey that few could dream of. He has toured the world and shared the stage alongside iconic pop superstars including Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera and Anastacia. He was a a crowd favorite and emerged as one of the TOP 12 Finalists in American Idol’s Season Six Finale seen by over 35 million viewers. In 2008, Brandon’s new music came to the attention of friend and Authentik Artists CEO Scott Austin who quickly signed him to a recording deal. His debut single “Broken” was released August 19, 2008 and has received numerous features and critical praise due to the very heartfelt and timely message of the song’s lyrics. Brandon is excited to share his new music with all of his adoring fans.
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Until June - Sound of Defeat
May 21, 2009
Until June is quietly conquering the music world… The indie-cool-meets-pop sounds created by trio Josh Ballard, Dan Ballard and Daniel Dempsey offer a fresh take on the term “piano rock”. With a #1 single in Greece and extensive touring in the U.S., Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean under their belts, UJ is steadily amassing a loyal alliance of believers worldwide who are eager to share their discovery. Melodic falsettos belted out over lush rock instrumentation provide the perfect paradox of sound that almost feels like a guilty pleasure.
Until June released their new EP “Sound of Defeat” on Authentik Artists on May 19, 2009 and will be touring internationally throughout the year. For more info and updated tour dates check out the band’s Myspace Page.
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