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Signing Story: firekid
Back in the ’70s, Atlantic Records unprecedentedly embraced the musical authenticity of small town Alabama (specifically, Muscle Shoals). Which is why bluegrass guitarist Dillon Hodges felt an instant connection with the ... -
Signing Story: Reuben Hollebon
British alt-folker Reuben Hollebon hopes to embrace all dimensions of the dynamic music industry, and he instinctively found the right group of people to support such high ambitions. Hollebon recently ... -
Signing Story: Purson
Spinefarm Records embraced a more psychedelic side of London’s revamped rock scene with the recent signing of Purson. Now, vocalist Rosie Cunningham prepares to absorb and master exciting (yet uncharted) ... -
Signing Story: Downtown Boys
For self-described “bilingual political dance-punk partiers” Downtown Boys, corporate conformity was never an issue when signing with Don Giovanni Records. The band’s creative mission remains solid––now it’s just a matter ... -
Signing Story: Fat White Family Sign with Fat Possum
Fat White Family bombard the music industry like they do live shows––open-minded, wildly uninhibited and with a strong sense of go-with-the-flow bravado. And that’s exactly how these U.K. rockers continue ... -
Signing Story: Francesco Yates
Pharrell Williams and Timbaland agree that Francesco Yates is a “huge pop star” ready to “shock the world.” Not too bad for a guy who signed with a manager at ... -
Signing: Leopold & His Fiction
Only after moving from California to Texas did Detroit native Daniel James really discover himself as a musician. This transition also led to Leopold and his Fiction’s deal with the ... -
Signing Story: Lorde
Most youngsters who perform in their middle school talent show can expect (at most) meager applause from family and friends in the audience. But for Ella Yelich-O’Connor (better known as ... -
Signing Story: Nostalghia--How They Got Signed
Ciscandra Nostalghia enjoys her artistic freedom and individuality––but it never hurts to have a strong team of dependable and innovative associates to enhance such creative prowess. The artist and her ... -
Signing Story: American Authors--How They Got Signed
The overwhelming success of their second single, “Best Day of My Life,” catapulted American Authors right into the plush studio seats of Island Def Jam. Now, these four Berklee College ... -
Signing Story: DJ Porter Robinson--How He Got Signed to Astralwerks
Rolling Stone didn’t name Porter Robinson one of the top “25 DJs That Rule the Earth” in 2013 because he followed the status quo or pushed hashtags down fans’ throats. ... -
Lorde Discusses Career, Production, Songwriting, more
How did young New Zealand singer-songwriter Ella Yelich-O’Connor blossom into the smart, soulful pop sensation better known today as Lorde? A little help from Duffy’s 2008 hit “Warwick Avenue” set ... -
Signing Story: Lily Kershaw--How She Signed With Nettwerk
Lily Kershaw refused to make any rash decisions after two break-through songs appeared on the 2012/2013 season finales of TV’s Criminal Minds. The Los Angeles songstress was suddenly fielding calls ...
