Cadium Music Publishing's Year-End Highlights

2014 was a continuation of 2013 with more notable moments for Cadium Music...

- In This Moment's, Blood, continued to sell, and with the guidance of Kevin and Kane Churko in the studio, the band landed a new record deal with Atlantic.

ITM's new album, Black Widow, has been out less than five weeks, but the group (and the label) is in full support of the record.  

Prediction: ITM's, "The Fighter," is the sleeper track on the album (think crossover radio), but won't get much attention until early next year.

- Cisco DeLuna's collaboration with Nashville's Annie Bosko is producing results.  While not written by Cisco, Bosko's "Crooked Halo" is gaining traction at Sirius radio.

- Southbound 75, a new project from Mark Lorenzo, was recorded this year and after testing some of the tracks, rock, as well as country listeners, like what they hear.  Expect Southbound 75 to release its debut in the first quarter of 2015.

- Five Finger Death Punch - the band that keeps dishing it out - had great success with both volumes of its The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell that were released in 2013, selling 750,000 collectively.  The title track just reached number one on the rock radio charts.

The guys have already recorded much of their new album with the Churkos and the first single is expected in March with an album launch in May.

- Papa Roach recorded their latest with each Churko writing and producing part of the album.  The lead single, "Face Everything and Rise," has already been licensed and the album is due out, 1/27/15.

- Currently, three Cadium songs are in the rock radio top ten: The aforementioned, "Wrong Side," as well as Hellyeah's "Moth" and the aforementioned "F.E.A.R."  (ITM's "Sick Like Me" is #11.)

Lastly, if the industry can get a handle on the streaming situation, maybe 2015 will be a better year for all of us.

Lorenzo Hit the Road with Tantric

Lorenzo re-visit Kentucky and North Carolina with a string of dates with Tantric.

After making inroads into the east coast, Lorenzo hit some familiar territory, kicking off the shows at The Thompson House, in Newport, KY, just a stone's throw from Cincinnati.  The other dates are in North Carolina.

The band include drummer, Aaron Farrier, Anthony August (guitar) and Julian Simonelli (bass).  Simonelli has performed in the past with Bobby Rondinelli (Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult), John Miceli (Blue Oyster Cult) and Keith Zebroski (Miranda Lambert).

While Lorenzo's set will focus on the band's current album, Ignition, the guy's will be trying out some new material, as well.

Show dates: 6/1-Newport, KY @ The Thompson House; 6/6-Kernersville, NC @ Bucked Up Super Saloon; 6/8-Charlotte, NC @Amos Southbend.

Lorenzo Adds New Shows for April

Rock band, Lorenzo, have added some dates for April.  One of the dates, in Alexandria, VA, is due to significantly high demand by some of its new fans - and the club itself, O'Shaughnessy's.

Along with the upcoming shows, Lorenzo bring a slightly new line-up to join lead singer and guitarist, Marko and drummer, Aaron Farrier.  The new members are Anthony August (guitars) and Julian Simonelli (bass).  Rehearsals begin soon, in Tampa, FL.

Leading up to the upcoming dates, Lorenzo picked up some airplay at 96 Rock in Cincinnati, the band's old stomping grounds.

DATE     VENUE                                 CITY

April 3    Diesel Concert Lounge     Detroit, MI
April 4    The Rusty Nail                   Philadelphia, PA
April 5    O'Shaughnessy's               Alexandria, VA
April 17  The Orpheum                     Tampa, FL

Lorenzo's "Ignition" Out Now and Draws Sparks at Radio

Lorenzo's long-awaited new album, "Ignition," is out, and as expected, gaining traction at radio.

It's very early in the game for "Ignition," but fans and radio alike are reacting enthusiastically to the new disc.  Spearheaded by the group's first single and video, "Not Ready to Say I'm Sorry Yet," Lorenzo has picked up airplay heavily in the midwest and east, including Canada.  Spins have been steadily increasing and there is no reason why the momentum won't continue into the western region.

Led by singer/guitarist, Marko, the band has been redefined over the last year with the likes of Stuart McConnell (guitar), Aaron Farrier (drums) and Heathen mainstay, Jason Viebrooks.

As the story at radio builds, the band has its eyes set on a healthy tour beginning by early next year.

To be continued...