Even if you haven’t heard of Brandyn Burnette yet, chances are you’ve heard one of his songs. He’s written for artists like MKTO, Jake Miller, and Hot Chelle Rae, just to name a few, including their recent hits like “Heartbreak Holiday,” “First Flight Home” and “Don’t Say Goodnight.” See what we mean? Brandyn clearly knows more than a thing or two about writing a catchy pop song, and calls to mind other hit-makers turned solo artists (think Sia, Bruno Mars…) He is definitely one to watch in 2014!
Brandyn is launching his career as a solo artist, with his first single, “Thanks For Nothing.” When the song starts, you think it’s going to be a ballad…but then the chorus kicks in and it really packs a punch! The unexpected, upbeat twist makes for one of the best breakup anthems we’ve ever heard.
Check out the video below and pickup a copy of the single on iTunes now! Brandyn’s EP, “The Couch Surfing Chronicles” will be released later this fall by Warner Brothers Records.
NYC-based indie pop band AJR took to social media to share a letter with their fans announcing that their self-made label, AJR Productions, has entered into a partnership with Warner Brothers Records. The unique arrangement will allow for the band to retain full creative control over their music, photos, videos, merchandise, etc, but ultimately allow for greater distribution. Read the full letter below:
We’re looking forward to see what this year has in store for AJR! Brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met have done an incredible job thus far of gaining support on their own, and this new partnership will definitely take the band to the next level. One of the things we admire about AJR is that their music has only been touched by their hands: from songwriting to producing and recording. We love that they promise to still write and record from their living room, and can’t wait to hear even more of their “folky-electronic-doowop-indie-pop music.”
Their single, “I’m Ready,” has been gaining a lot of radio play nationwide, and the video recently hit 1 Million views on Youtube! Check it out below! (It’s a serious case of life imitating art).
AJR will be playing several radio festivals this summer, joining artists like Austin Mahone, Jason Derulo, Cody Simpson and Karmin. Check out the dates below!
AJR Summer Radio Tour Dates:
June 1st: BLI Summer Jam at Nikon Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY – Buy Tickets
June 3rd: 98PXY Summer Jam at Frontier Field in Rochester, NY – Buy Tickets
June 6th: KISS 98.5 Buffalo Kiss the Summer Hello – Canalside in Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
June 7th: Fly 92.3 Summer Jam at the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY – Buy Tickets
June 8th: K104.7 K Fest at the Dutchess Stadium in Poughkeepsie, NY – Buy Tickets
AJR will also be opening for Lindsey Stirling this summer, check out the dates below!
June 16th – Metropolis – Montreal, QC – Buy Tickets
June 17th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets June 18th – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – Buy Tickets June 20th – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – Buy Tickets June 21st – The Space at Westbury – Westbury, NY – Buy Tickets June 23rd – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets June 24th – Echo Stage – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets June 26th – The NorVa – Norfolk, VA – Buy Tickets June 27th – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets Jun 28th – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets June 30th – Track 29 – Chattanooga, TN – Buy Tickets July 1st – Masquerade Music Park – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets July 2nd – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL – Buy Tickets July 3rd – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets July 5th – Sunset Cove Amphitheatre – Boca Raton, FL – Buy Tickets July 7th – Iron City – Birmingham, AL – Buy Tickets July 8th – House Of Blues – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets July 10th – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets July 11th – Stubb’s BBQ – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets July 12th – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
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