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Duffy "Mercy"
Duffy was born Aimee Anne Duffy in Gwynedd (United Kingdom). At the age of 19, she dropped her first name and began calling herself Duffy personally and professionally. She started singing at age 6 and used to carry around a notebook where she would constantly write down lyrics. In 1998, Duffy was allegedly put in a safe house when police discovered that her stepfather's ex-wife hired a hitman to kill him. Her stepfather's ex-wife ended up serving three and a half years in prison after the plan was uncovered. This event plays a huge role in Duffy's choice to abstain from drug or alcohol use(due to her stepfather's ex-wife alcoholism). Her debut album, Rockferry, will be released in the U.S. on May 13th. She also confirmed in an interview that "Warwick Avenue" will be the next single from her album. She actually stopped by The End studios recently and performed her hit "Mercy." To watch the video, click here.
Also click here to check out her website.
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Paramore "That's What You Get"
Paramore was formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004. The members include Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, Jeremy Davis and Zac Farro. Their first album, All We Know Is Falling, was released in July 2005. Their second album, Riot!, is what really put them on the map. It was released in 2007 and catapulted Paramore to superstar status with its hit songs like, "Misery Business" and "Crush Crush Crush." Paramore's most recent single, That's What You Get," is now available to download online. Despite the band's success, rumors of a possible break-up have been swirling since the cancellation of their European tour back in February due to personal issues. Currently, Paramore is on tour with Jimmy Eat World and are hopefully planning to record a new album this summer.
For Paramore's website click here.
To watch their video for "That's What You Get" click here.
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Colbie Caillat
Colbie Caillat is an singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. Her father, Ken Caillat, co-produced Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Tusk albums. "If you listen to an album like Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, every song has its place," Colbie says. "If you took one away you'd spoil the balance of the entire record. That's the kind of album I wanted to make. It wouldn’t feel right to have my name on a record that was just a few good tracks and then lots of filler." Colbie's Myspace profile played a huge role in her success. She was the number one unsigned artist in her genre for four months. Thanks to her hit, "Bubbly," her profile has garnered over thirty-one million plays. In July 2007, Colbie Caillat released her debut album, Coco, which has been certified platinum. Colbie Caillat is currently on tour with John Mayer and will be performing at Sleep Train on July 25th. Colbie also recorded a duet with Jason Mraz called "Lucky." It will be on his upcoming album, We SIng. We Dance. We Steal Things. and will be released May 20th.
Watch her "Realize" video here.
Click here for her website.
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Metro Station
Metro Station is an electronic pop/rock band from Hollywood. The band is made up of four members, Trace Cyrus (vocals, guitar), Blake Healy (keyboards, synthesizer), Mason Musso (lead vocals, guitar) and Anthony Improgo (percussion). Metro Station was started in 2006, when Trace Cyrus (Miley Cryus' older brother) and Mason Musso met on the set of Hannah Montana. They were introduced by their mothers. Cyrus recruited Blake Healy from Synthetic Joy (over a MySpace message) as a keyboardist and synthesizer. The three recorded their demo track "Seventeen Forever" and released it on their Myspace page, which became an instant hit. "Seventeen Forever" ended up grabbing the attention of percussionist, Anthony Improgo, who quickly became the final member of the band. In September 2007, Metro Station released their first full length album, Metro Station. They opened for Panic at the Disco on their European tour in March 2008.
Click here for Metro Station's Myspace page.
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Madonna Hard Candy
Since her musical debut in 1982, Madonna has been a force to be reckoned with. She is mostly known for her singing career, but is also an accomplished songwriter, guitarist, dancer, record and film producer, actress, film director and author. Quite a resume huh? Still, Madonna's most important role is being a loving wife and mother. Lucky for us, the "Material Girl" is back with a brand new album! Madonna, the queen of reinventing herself, has surprised us yet again with Hard Candy. On her eleventh studio album, Madonna has recruited artists like Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Kanye West to help recreate her sound and send her music into an entriely different direction. Hard Candy is in stores now. Madonna is also planning to support the album with a world tour to celebrate her 50th birthday. Expect dates to be released soon.
Click HERE for Madonna "4 Mintues" video.
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Rihanna "Take A Bow"
Rihanna, who was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, hails all the way from Barbados. At 15, Rihanna scored her big break when a friend of hers introduced her to Evan Rodgers, a music producer who was vacationing in Barbados with his wife. Rodgers, along with his partner, Carl Sturken, helped Rihanna record songs in the U.S. One of those songs eventually landed in the hands of Jay-Z and the rest is pretty much history. Since getting signed to Def Jam, Rihanna has produced three multi-platinum albums as well as numerous chart-topping singles like "SOS," "Hate That I Love You" and "Umbrella." Rihanna recently picked up her first Grammy this year for "Umbrella," making her the first female and the second known person from Barbados to have received a Grammy. For her new single, "Take A Bow," Rihanna has teamed up with Ne-Yo once again. Ne-Yo his written many songs for Rihanna, including "Unfaithful," "Hate That I Love You" and now "Take A Bow." Rihanna will re-release her multi-platinum Good Girl Gone Bad on May 27th. She will also head to the studio in 2009 to record her fourth album.
Click here for Rihanna's website.
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Gavin DeGraw
Gavin Degraw grew up in South Fallsburg, New York. DeGraw started his music career playing in Manhattan clubs, but he made his BIG break when "I Don't Want to Be" was chosen as the theme song for the WB's One Tree Hill. His debut album "Chariot" was certified platinum and DeGraw defined himself as a charismatic and promising young musician. In 2004, DeGraw recorded a raw and acoustic version of his platinum debut album and called it "Chariot Stripped" which helped him earn even more recognition as a talented artist. Gavin's second album is self-titled and is now in stores.
Click here to see Gavin's new video "In Love With A Girl" starring Kristin Cavallari.
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