The Jackson, MS rock/alternative five-some are currently recording their first full-length album with producer Skidd Mills (Saliva, Sister Hazel, 12 Stones Saving Abel) at 747 Studios in Memphis, TN. Mills became interested and signed the band to a production deal after following their regional success and strong underground following from the bands independent release, “Open Letters to A Closed Mind.” The album debuted the number 2 rock album in their hometown in Jackson, MS in the summer of 2006, right under Hinder's “Extreme Behavior”. Best Buy Corporation also chose the band as one of the top unsigned bands in the country in 2007.
The band formed in early 2004 after John Dray Lee, founder/guitarist, met drummer Adam Box at a battle of the bands final in Starkville, MS. Later that month Derek Blush, guitarist, formally of New York punk/goth act, Uranium 228, joined the band following his move back to Mississippi. Lead vocalist Michael Martin auditioned, and joined the band a few months later. With the lineup set, Blush, Martin, Lee, and Box started jamming in a small practice space in Pelahatchie, MS. “It’s been an amazing adventure filled with many ups and downs”, said Lee. “But we are all best friends. All of us come from total opposite ends of the spectrum as far as musical influences... from Seal to Bob Marley to Bon Jovi… but we all respect each other as song writers, and trust that whatever each of us brings to the table is worth trying to mold into a great song. Cedric Douglas, well known in the MS jazz/gospel/blues circuit, joined the band to play bass in the summer of 07, and brings quite a unique perspective to AOC's ever evolving sound.
Soon they were opening for such acts as Seether, Hurt, Crossfade, 12 Stones, and Evans Blue, to name a few. Regional rock radio also embraced their sound from Rock 93.9 in Jackson-MS, all the way to west TX with airplay at KEYJ also reacting, the local Best Buy couldn't keep copies of the bands CD on shelves due to listeners buying it out.
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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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