Artist:Jason Mraz Where: Highline Ballroom (New York, NY) Why You Should Watch: Leave it to 'Mr. A-Z' to chill out a sizzling New York City summer. Recorded just a few months ago, the singer-songwriter dons a winter hat and brings his cool, laidback groove to a sold-out crowd. Performing a full show consisting mostly of tunes off his new record, 'We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things,' Mraz also manages to squeeze in some fan favorites.
Artist:Kimberly Cole Song: 'Nitty Gritty' Why You Should Listen: This budding pop starlet has already had her fair share in the limelight, thanks to her roller-skating championship wins and hosting gigs on MTV. Now Cole's ready to take the music world by storm with her debut single, which comes in the form of a seriously infectious pop jig.
It wasn't long ago when Leona Lewis recorded a Jesse McCartney song, and then the original surfaced on the Internet. The same thing has happened once more; this time with Miley Cyrus recording 'Breakout,' a supposed Katy Perry original.
This isn't the first Internet tiff the two have had in the past week. In an interview with 'Steppin' Out,' new pop sensation Perry joked that she would like to recreate the famous Madonna-Britney kiss with the 'Hannah Montana' singer at the quickly approaching Teen Choice awards.The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer joked, "Maybe we'll have another Britney-Madonna moment on stage. How hilarious would that be?" Cyrus politely rejected the offer with a "No thanks," but added in her interview with E!, "[Perry] sang on my record. So I think she's kind of getting back at me, because she was doing harmonies and backgrounds." Ouch, ladies.
Why They're About to Pop: What does an electro-rock band from California have to do with the Disney Channel's most popular TV show? A lot. In 2006, Metro Station's Trace Cyrus (that's right, Miley's stepbrother) and Mason Musso were brought together on the set of 'Hannah Montana' on which Musso's brother Mitchel also stars. Thanks to the urging of their mothers, Cyrus and Musso bonded over their love of music and soon added Anthony Improgo on percussion and Blake Healy on keys to form the 80s-influenced outfit. Record labels came knocking and the four-piece eventually recorded their self-titled debut album, in part produced by Motion City Soundtrack's Justin Pierre and Josh Cain. Since the release of their record, the band's single, 'Shake It,' has reached No. 10 on the Billboard charts and has been certified gold, selling over 800,000 copies. Metro Station is currently on the 'Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour' with Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte through August 22.
The two-hour show, meant to highlight the relationship between fashion and music, will air on CBS on September 9.
"In just five years, 'Fashion Rocks' has become one of the most exciting multi-media events of the year," said Richard Beckman, president of Conde Nast Media Group.
All proceeds will benefit the charitable organization Stand Up To Cancer. To find more information about 'Fashion Rocks,' log onto www.fashionrockslive.com.
Who:Lesley Roy Album: 'Unbeautiful' Video: 'I'm Gone, I'm Going' Hails From: Dublin, Ireland For Fans Of: Pink and Avril Lavigne
Why She's About to Pop: When her 7-year-old peers were playing with dolls and trucks, Lesley Roy received her first guitar and began penning her own songs. Eight years later, she recorded her first demos and started to shape her pop-driven rock sound. Roy was eventually signed to Religion Music in Ireland, but proved to be such a unique talent that Jive Records took interest in backing her debut solo album. Now at the landmark age of 21, Roy has engaged listeners on both sides of the Atlantic with her single, 'I'm Gone, I'm Going,' off her Max Martin-produced record 'Unbeautiful.' You can catch Lesley Roy on tour in select U.S. cities from September 16-28.
Artist:Jason Mraz Song: 'Make It Mine' Why You Should Watch: Next week, AOL Music will stream the singer-songwriter's recent New York City concert in its entirety. Until then, catch this exclusive preview of "Mr. A-Z" performing a cut off his new record, 'We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things,' and be sure to check back here on August 4 for the entire show! Buy 'Make It Mine' on iTunes.
Why She's About to Pop: At the tender age of 4, Lady Gaga, born Stefani Germanotta, learned how to play the piano by ear. By age 14, she cultivated her talent to perform in front of audiences in New York City venues. Three years later, the music prodigy gained early admission into the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. By the time she turned 20, Lady Gaga had developed a successful career penning songs for artists such as the Pussycat Dolls. And now, at age 22, this left-of-center electropop queen has infiltrated the New York City club scene with her infectious single, 'Just Dance.' Lady Gaga will be performing on the results show of 'So You Think You Can Dance' on July 31 at 9 PM ET on FOX.
Artist:Josh Hoge Song: 'Stay Away' Album: 'Everything She Was' (Catch the Full CD Listening Party on AOL Music beginning September 8) Why You Should Download: This pop-rock newcomer's soulful sound is reminiscent of artists like John Mayer and Jesse McCartney.
The two-hour special, which is set to air on CBS on September 9, will celebrate the relationship between fashion and music. All proceeds benefit the charitable organization Stand Up To Cancer.
"'Fashion Rocks' uniquely celebrates the intersection of two of the most sexy cultural paradigms, fashion and music," Richard Beckman, president of Conde Nast Media Group, said in a statement. Award-winning producer and director Don Mischer will lead the production.
"In just five years, 'Fashion Rocks' has become one of the most exciting multi-media events of the year," Beckman noted. To find more information about 'Fashion Rocks,' log onto www.fashionrockslive.com.
Why They're About to Pop: The Cab has certainly gotten by with a little help from their friends, and in this case, those friends include members of Panic at the Disco and Pete Wentz. The Vegas five-piece got its start in 2005 when Alex DeLeon (vocals) and Cash Colligan (bass) started making music together in high school. The duo soon added Alex Johnson (drums), Alex Marshall (piano) and Ian Crawford (guitar) to flesh out their bold pop rock sound. After touring locally in Nevada, the Cab's demo landed in the hands of Panic at the Disco's Spencer Smith, who brought the record to Panic's label owner, Pete Wentz. The Cab was then signed to Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen and their single, 'One of Those Nights,' featuring FOB frontman Patrick Stump and Panic's Brendon Urie, has generated a swell of buzz on the Internet. The Cab has toured with the likes of Cobra Starship and We the Kings, and is currently out with the Hush Sound through August 25.
Artist:The Gabe Dixon Band Song: 'Till You're Gone' Why You Should Listen: Boasting praise from fellow musicians Sara Bareilles and Jamie Cullum, and compared to the likes of respected piano-rockers Elton John and Ben Folds, this classic pop-rock influenced trio has played together the late 90s. Dixon was offered a spot playing keys on a Paul McCartney tour and respectfully turned him down to rock out with his friends, and they're now releasing their self-titled record on August 26.
Artist:Lindsey Ray Song: 'Goodbye From California' Why You Should Listen: Hailing from Belfast, ME, this young singer-songwriter delivers a sunny single that was recently featured in the season finale of MTV's The Real World: Hollywood. With a happy-go-lucky bounce, Ray gladly sings farewell to a former lover.
Album: 'Waves and the Both of Us' Video: 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' Hails From: Wall, N.J. For Fans Of:KT Tunstall and Fiona Apple
Why She's About to Pop: This 20-year-old singer-songwriter was born Jessica Charlotte Poland, but took on the moniker of 'Charlotte Sometimes' from Penelope Farmer's children's book of the same name. As an adopted child not knowing much about her background, she sought an identity through the arts -- dance and musical theater -- but it was at age 14 when she picked up the guitar and found out who she truly was. Six years later, Charlotte Sometimes has released her major-label debut album, 'Waves and the Both of Us,' which is not only a reference to Farmer's book, but also touches upon "the different waves that live inside my head and heart, and how they affect others, myself, and the person I want or pretend to be," she says. Charlotte Sometimes is currently on the Vans Warped Tour through August 17.
Artist:Jon McLaughlin Song: 'Beating My Heart' Why You Should Watch: The Indiana piano-rocker performs his hook-filled, pop radio-friendly first single off his upcoming record, 'OK Now.' Buy 'Beating My Heart' on iTunes.
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