Month: June 2011

NEW POP SINGLE FROM MICHELLE BRANCH

Multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Michelle Branch will return with her first full-length solo album in eight years with West Coast Time, which will be released by Reprise Records in September. The first single, “Loud Music,” already shipped to Hot AC Radio, will be available on iTunes June 14th. Having already experienced success in a variety of formats…

DOLLY PARTON USES FACEBOOK FOR NEW SINGLE PREVIEW

DOLLY PARTON’s new single “Together You & I” is now available for streaming on her official Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/dollyparton. Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated new album Better Day is set for a June 28th release date through her own Dolly Records, which is distributed through Warner Music Nashville. To coincide with the album’s release,…

OFFICIAL.FM TEAMS UP WITH RED DIST

official.fm, a technology platform for music creators, professionals and companies to manage their digital audio, has partnered with RED Distribution to provide digital marketing and promotional solutions for new releases and repertoire.   RED’s distributed labels include ATO, CBS, Cirque Du Soleil, Eleven Seven Music, FADER LABEL, Fat Possum, Glassnote, MRI (Megaforce), Nacional, New West,…

Mark Lenover, Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison

Mark Lenover is the sole performer responsible for ‘Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison’ as he also composed & recorded the new album.   Lenover obviously knows what he wants and how he wants it done so how will this record play out?   Answer: The 11-track recording comes across as one very complex piece…

DISTURBED TO PERFORM FIRST-EVER SHOWS IN SOUTH AMERICA

Multi-platinum hard rock band Disturbed have toured all over the world since forming in 1996, but have never performed in South America…until now. For the first time in its long career, the Chicago quartet will visit the continent, performing shows in Bogota, Colombia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile August 21 –…

Richard Anthony, Connected

High school physics teacher by day and musician by night, Richard Anthony invites us all to get ‘Connected’ on his debut album.   Accepting one another and coming together as ONE are just a couple of the many heartfelt themes displayed on this record.   Richard will open your eyes, mind and heart to a…

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS ANNOUNCE TRACK-LISTING

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced the full track-listing for their upcoming tenth studio album, I’m With You, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on August 30th, 2011. It is as follows: “Monarchy of Roses” “Factory of Faith” “Brendan’s Death Song” “Ethiopia” “Annie Wants a Baby” “Look Around”…

DANGERBIRD RECORDS SIGNINGS OF BEN LEE & BUTCH WALKER

Leading independent record label Dangerbird is proud to welcome two key additions to their stellar roster of top rock acts, with the concurrent signing of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Lee and in-demand songwriter/producer/solo artist Butch Walker.   With parallel careers that have seen them rise through the ranks of the music industry to become critically-acclaimed favorites,…

OPENSIGHT NEW VIDEO “ONLY WHEN”

“Only When”, the new video from colombian prog metal rockers OPENSIGHT can now be viewed on their official site. The track comes off the band’s new record “The Voice of Nothing”, which has received favorable reviews from various media over the world.

WACHICHOO NEW VIDEO “DON’T BOTHER ME”

The music video was directed by Joseph Covino of East Village Studios. It reflects the push and pull dynamic of two people who are attempting to make a connection in the wilds of New York City. The video takes the viewer on a journey exploring hip NYC locations, including Williamsburg, Soho, The East Village, and…

STOLI GETS TO CELEBRATE THE DEBUT OF DAVID 3D HODGES

I must say that I am in a great mood today. It is not everyday that I get to help announce the debut of a new Def Jam/Island artist and his new single “Angel.” If you are not familiar be ready to get to know David 3D Hodges. David has been making music since he…

A GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFT – “MUSIC TO SHANK BY”

Created by record producer Michael Mugrage along with fellow co-writer Rex Fowler, this CD, entitled MUSIC TO SHANK BY, is the perfect accompaniment to R. Paul Rusher’s other two golf creations, the hugely popular HOW TO LINE UP YOUR FOURTH PUTT, and the newly released sequel, WHEN TO REGRIP YOUR BALL RETRIEVER.

Revel 9, The Razorblade Diaries

Formerly known as Gee Davey, Revel 9 is locked, loaded and ready to give you ‘The Razorblade Diaries’.   This is the band’s debut EP under the name Revel 9 and they are excited to get these songs out to the masses.   The group hails from Long Island, NY and is made up of:…

YELAWOLF ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR HIS DEBUT

Radioactive, Yelawolf’s first album on Eminem-led Shady Records, will be released on September 27, 2011, the fast-rising rapper announced today.   Radioactive (Ghet-o-vision/Shady Records/DGC/Interscope) follows his critically acclaimed Trunk Muzik 0-60 (Ghet-O-Vision/DGC/Interscope), a 2010 compilation of tracks from his Trunk Muzik mixtape along with previously unavailable recordings.   The final video from that street album,…

PRAGUE AND SUNSET DRIVE

Prague is a popular three member group from the Tokyo area. Lead vocalist Yuta Suzuki, who is also the guitar player, and Kensuke Ito, drums, were high school classmates. They were members of the same after-school music club and spent many free hours playing and listening to music. After graduation, they enrolled in a local…

VANESSA CARLTON “CAROUSEL” MP3 HERE

The new release date for Vanessa Carlton’s upcoming album Rabbits on the Run is now July 26th.   Vanessa will hit the road in June to preview the album nationwide and perform three sold-out shows at Joe’s Pub in New York City (tour dates below).     Carlton will perform on The Tonight Show with…

A TRIBUTE TO PETER TOSH

When most folks hear the word “reggae”, an automatic worldwide reaction is usually, “oh, you mean Bob Marley!”. The same goes for “The King of Pop”, you think Michael Jackson, or any other genre that has a popular or internationally-known ‘face’ to go with it.  

KRISTA NEW VIDEO “HYPNOTIZED”

Raised in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, a neighborhood rigidly defined by cultural identity, where a stroll down the streets is a kaleidoscopic merge of colors, cultures, and flavors, Krista used her roots as inspiration to release debut album, Taking Back Brooklyn on J Records in September 2009 and opened for Kelly Clarkson’s summer…

CANADIAN ROCKERS HOLLOWICK SET TO RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM

Oshawa natives, Hollowick (formerly Rides Again) are set to release their new album, Beautiful People (Aquarius Records / Unidisc), to iTunes on June 7, 2011 and in stores on June 14, 2011. Produced by Darryl Romphf (Hail The Villan), their new 10-track album showcases the bands evolving sound and songwriting abilities in the pop-rock genre.…

AARON ZIMMER NEW ALBUM JUNE 21

NY-based Aaron Zimmer will release his much anticipated new EP, THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, on June 21. Similar to his previous albums THIS TIME NEXT YEAR won’t disappoint those wanting fresh, well crafted vocals and hooks. Like straight out of a rock legend’s autobiography, Zimmer left his life in Nebraska behind and moved to New…

ZACK GLASS OFFERS MP3 “JUST ANOTHER DAY”

The Big Apple’s worldly and blues driven artist Zack Glass is set to release Southern Skies June 21st via White Collar Records.   As the son of legendary composer Philip Glass, Zack has musically explored the ins and outs of his sound.   Developing the most refined and true classic rhythm and blues, Glass holds…

Ben Kopec, Epic Orchestral & Cinematic Rock for Film Trailers

Ben Kopec is a solo artist, an American, and the six selections on this instrumental EP log in at just under 13 minutes. Though the information is not listed on the EP, it is safe to assume that this is Ben’s debut release. Kopec can be contacted on the net at BK@BenKopec.com, at www.BenKopec.com From…

PAUL MCCARTNEY NEW VIDEO “BLUE SWAY”

Paul McCartney has recruited award-winning surf filmmaker Jack McCoy to create a music video for his previously unreleased track “Blue Sway.” Written nearly 20 years ago, McCartney’s never-before released song, “Blue Sway,” will be available for the first time on the bonus audio disc of the special edition of McCartney II. The music video created…

EGYPT CENTRAL’S “WHITE RABBIT” VIDEO

The first single, title track “White Rabbit,” is making its way up the Active Rock Radio chart, currently sitting at #19 and rising.   Over 21,000 digital downloads of the single have been purchased since its March 1 release.   A Mason Dixon-directed music video for the song can be seen here:   [youtube Um8EEzl42PQ…

ACTIVE CHILD ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

Active Child is pleased to announce the release of his debut album You Are All I See on August 23 via Vagrant Records. The album was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and features 10 new tracks. The album comes as a follow-up to last year’s critically-acclaimed Curtis Lane EP.   See below for full track-listing. One…

BEN HARPER RELEASES SELF SHOT VIDEO

Ben Harper just released a new video for “Don’t Give Up On Me Now”.   The self shot video is the second one from his newest record “Give Till It’s Gone” which came out May 17th on Virgin Records. [youtube CwcmpTCZRLQ nolink]

L’illon, Warrior Angel Instrumental Special Release

The “Lucid Pop” queen is back with a very Special Release of ‘Warrior Angel Instrumental’.   I had the pleasure of reviewing L’illon’s debut album ‘Warrior Angel’ back in December of ’09 for Skope (http://skopemag.com/2009/12/08/l%E2%80%99illon-warrior-angel ).   I was hooked then and I am hooked now even more so after hearing this new record.  …

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 9th, 2011

WATCH THE PEAS LIVE FROM CENTRAL PARK TONIGHT! The Black Eyed Peas concert in Central Park tonight will be streamed on the internet for fans, who can’t make it to the star studded benefit show.   The Black Eyed Peas and Friends Concert 4 NYC, is a benefit concert to raise money for the 1.8…

JOHN OATES, MISSISSIPPI MILE

Mississippi Mile is John’s third solo album, and a follow up to his 2008 release, 1,000 Miles Of Life CD (which I really liked).   It’s always a concern for members of a successful act to change material on a solo effort, but John has the chops the drive, and the backing musicians to make…

THE JOHN OATES BAND, BEACHLAND, CLEVELAND 5-24-2011

Half of the legendary Hall & Oates brain trust has hit the road promoting his new blues and early rock laden disc, Mississippi Mile.   The band is extremely tight and provides great vocal harmonies.   John mentioned that they’ve been working together for a while, and had experience playing on the CD.   The…

FREE DOWNLOAD OF BUFFALO KILLERS NEW SONG “CIRCLE DAY”

Buffalo Killers are an American rock band comprising brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard with Joseph Sebaali. Quickly signed to Alive Records after sending a burnt CD with just their telephone number and name on it, their self-titled debut album was released in October of 2006.

JESSIE AND THE TOY BOYS TO RELEASE NEW EP

Jessie and The Toy Boys are set to release Show Me Your Tan Lines, a new EP featuring the hit single “Push It.”   Digital versions of the EP will be available via www.jessieandthetoyboys.com and iTunes staring June 14th.   Physical versions will be made available on tour when Jessie hits the road with Britney…

KREAYSHAWN SIGNS WITH COLUMBIA RECORDS

East Oakland native, visual artist, swag assassin, and undercat Kreayshawn (Kray-shawn) has officially signed with Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The 21 year-old will release “Gucci Gucci” via digital retailers on Tuesday, June 14th and prepare her forthcoming full-length debut album, due later this year. [youtube 6WJFjXtHcy4 nolink] Described by GQ Magazine…

JUNE 2011 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH”

Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.

NEIL FINN NEW BAND OFFERS “FROM A FRIEND TO A FRIEND” MP3

Master of pop song craft and front man of Crowded House, Neil Finn, and his wife, Sharon Finn have formed a brand new band called Pajama Club (formerly Pajama Party).   The New Zealand-based group also include local indie musician Sean Donnelly (SJD), and in its touring incarnation, former Grates drummer Alana Skyring.   Pajama…

BIOHAZARD’S SEINFELD MOVES ON

The members of seminal NYC Platinum hardcore/metal band Biohazard have announced that bassist/co-vocalist Evan Seinfeld has left the line-up.   “We have a long history together, but it’s time for a change,” said guitarist/co-founder Bobby Hambel.   “We wish Evan well.” Scott Roberts, who played on the band’s 2005 Means to an End album and…

JULIE WEISS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NEW”

After graduating from Monmouth University (West Long Branch, New Jersey) with a degree in Music Industry, Julie found herself working at various independent record labels in New York City and for producers/studios in both Northern New Jersey and Manhattan.