“Forward-thinking” has always been an apt descriptor of both creative minds that make up The Reds. Rick Shaffer successfully bends two different genres into a very diggable mash-up sound that is not only rare; but arguably completely unique. The other half of The Reds equation, keyboardist Bruce Cohen also waxes and wanes through genres encompassing…
Month: September 2011
WILL DAILEY & THE RIVALS RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM
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WILL DAILEY & THE RIVALS will drop their self-titled album and first for UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS on Tuesday September 20, 2011 in stores and via digital retailers. The Boston quartet is also hosting a special release-week celebration on Saturday September 24 at The Foundation Room of their hometown House of Blues. Featuring the single “Counting…
DAISY MCCRACKIN OFFERS “I THINK I’M A GHOST” OFF ‘GOD WILLING’
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California-based Daisy McCrackin shows her true colors and flawless talent on her first full-length album, God Willing. The haunting, melodic charm of each carefully crafted song is a strong showing of Daisy’s brand of “folk with a modern edge”, never tired, always enchanting.
Mahoney and the Moment, Mahoney and the Moment
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It is amazing how much incredible music I have been exposed to since taking this job at Skope. Mahoney and the Moment is no exception; they are a new band hitting the scene from New York City. It is an eclectic display of folk and Americana. There is a blend of a female and male…
The Good Evol, Butterfly Crush
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Over the years we’ve seen punk, hard rock & even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something raw, something that’s pushes hard & is going to kick me in he ass. Something that doesn’t sound like…
JONATHAN COULTON SELLS OVER $100K IN NEW ALBUM & MERCH
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Jonathan Coulton speaks to the outcast in all of us, in the voices of characters we know from our own sad little lives. It’s no surprise that he has one of the most passionate fan bases around. More than fans, they are his champions and patrons. Orders of Artificial Hearton his website have already…
PRINCE ROYCE PREPS ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBUT
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Top Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Prince Royce has announced details of his upcoming English language debut, which is heralded by the preview track, “Addicted,” as well as his Spanish language follow-up. The multi-platinum Bachata singer’s English-language debut is slated for a Spring 2012 release, while the follow up to his double platinum, self-titled Spanish-language debut…
LYDIA LOVELESS OFFERS “CHANGE” OFF DEBUT ALBUM
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Blessed with a blast-it-to-the-back-of-the-room voice, the 21-year-old native of Columbus, OH combines country classicism with punk rock candor–sometimes within the same song.
LISTEN TO ME: BUDDY HOLLY, VARIOUS ARTISTS
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This is a 75th birthday tribute to one of rock’s original innovators, Charles Hardin Holley. Buddy Holly was instrumental in taking music that at the time was basically Rockabilly, and bringing it to a new level and genre, simply called Rock. Buddy introduced the acceptance of innovations like focus on the electric…
D-TRAIN IS LOYAL TO HIS COUNTRY & PASSION FOR MUSIC
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Anyone trying to break into the music business knows how much hard work & dedication it takes. My guest today knows that as well as anyone as he not only is an upcoming emcee he also serves in the US Army. I got familiar with D-Train after hearing his single “Life Is Hard.” Not only…
RUDIES: HAYSEED REGGAE?
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It seems safe to say amongst most people, the unmistakable sounds and lyrics of Reggae tend to conjure the same mental images/emotions. There are the Caribbean settings, island grooves and socially conscious messages, all piped through the lyrical delivery of a dreadlocked singer backed by the ubiquitous Tropicalia instrumentation that comes along with the genre.…
RADIO MOSCOW’S NEW SONG “LITTLE EYES” MP3
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THE GREAT ESCAPE OF LESLIE MAGNAFUZZ is the Californian-based band’s third album for the highly regarded Alive Naturalsound Records. It’s also a genuinely thrilling follow up to their previous releases, brimming with toe curling Hendrixified guitar soloing and the marijuana and acid laced caterwauling of Blue Cheer, not to mention some seriously impressive blues guitar…
SMOKEY ROBINSON AT HOOSIER PARK IN INDIANA
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A true music legend was in the house the night of July 2 at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana. I speak of none other than the “King of Motown” himself Mr. Smokey Robinson! No opening act needed here as you would get a full catalog of music from one of…
HOWIE D. LOSES THE BOYS ON “100”
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Hot off the heels of the wildly popular NKOTBSB tour, Howie D. is readying his solo album to be released in November. Check out the music video for Howie’s first single titled “100”. Fans can also check out Howie’s recent stop in Japan where fans helped Howie celebrate his birthday and he performed “100,” along…
A LIFE ONCE LOST ANNOUNCES EAST COAST DATES
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Philadelphia, PA’s A LIFE ONCE LOST have added several individual East coast performances to their upcoming fall touring schedule. The band plans to showcase brand new, never-before-heard music that is set to appear on their upcoming full-length releasing with Season of Mist next spring. These shows are a prime chance to hear the band’s unreleased…
MALIA CARINE SCORES A HIT WITH “TODAY I’M FREE”
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Malia Carine odyssey’s a testament to talent, passion and true grit. Born in the Belgian capital city of Bruxelles, she discovered music by singing in a local gospel choir. Performing on stage was what truly energized her.
NAPPY ROOTS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU
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Grammy Award nominated and multi-platinum-selling rap group, Nappy Roots, gears up for the release of their new album, NAPPY DOT ORG. The group will start their “Nappy Dot Org” tour on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah and end Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Durango, Colorado. For more information on…
Daria Dzurik, Calliope
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Daria Dzurik and The Hip Drops bring you their first full length CD, “Calliope”. This is an interesting piece of work. I was struggling to find a genre to compare it to? It is a cross between calypso, ska, funk and well, maybe a few other things. Daria’s vocals are refreshingly different from anyone else…
GOING ON A SWEET RIDE WITH PERRY-DESMOND DAVIES
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Perry-Desmond Davies considers her style of contemporary acoustic music an honest reflection of her own life experiences. She started performing in her teens in New England coffeehouses and then gave it up for a career.
Lithium Seven, Last Light
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Lithium Seven is back with their 5-track EP titled ‘Last Light’ that will definitely get your attention. I had the pleasure of reviewing their previous EP ‘Something Else Is Waiting’ last year for Skope (http://skopemag.com/index.php?s=Lithium+Seven ). I was impressed with what I heard then and I am impressed with what I hear now!…
Misty Gonzales, Rock & Roll Freedom Show
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What can I say about Misty Gonzales other than she ROCKS! Gonzales is the new authoritative voice for female rockers everywhere! The LA-based musician brings to you one exciting debut album called ‘Rock & Roll Freedom Show’. Referred to as the “hippie rock queen” by Music Connection Magazine, Misty plays true to…
Fiery Blue, Our Secret
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Fiery Blue isn’t your average, ordinary band by any means because they have a very unorthodox process of working together. The group is made up of three members: songwriter/guitarist Paul Marsteller, producer/multi-instrumentalist Gabe Rhodes and singer Simone Stevens. Here’s the real kicker though; they all live in different cities and Simone has met…
GHOST WILL NOT TOUR USA DUE TO VISA ISSUES
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Due to some last minute complications with the Ghouls’ visas, Swedish heavy rock band GHOST will not be able to perform on the upcoming tour with Enslaved and Alcest. GHOST will do their best to make it back for a full North American tour as soon as they can. A statement from the band can…
DAS RACIST UNEDITED VIDEO “MICHAEL JACKSON”
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You may have seen the video for Das Racist’s “Michael Jackson” last Friday, but today they celebrate the release of their debut album “Relax” by unleashing the director’s cut of the video, uncensored to maximize hilarity. [youtube nc__3nsfxwA nolink] http://dasracist.net
KATIE HERZIG PREPS “WAKING SLEEP†FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH RELEASE / MP3
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Nashville-based folk/rock songstress Katie Herzig recently debuted her mesmeric new single, “Free My Mind”, off her upcoming studio album, Waking Sleep (September 20, Downtown Records). Incorporating both electronic and acoustic instrumentation, the new record boosts brightly textured soundscapes that highlight her innate ability as a songwriter. As the official follow-up to her 2009 release Live…
VAN HUNT, What Were You Hoping For
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Van Hunt has an impressive resume and his latest release, “What were you hoping for” does not disappoint. He has worked with people like Randy Jackson, Dionne Farris, Lenny Kravitz and many more. It is clear he knows what he is doing and our job is to sit back and enjoy the ride. It…
DREAMERS OF THE GHETTO UNVEIL VIDEO FOR SINGLE “TETHER
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After the recent announcement of Dreamers of the Ghetto’s debut album Enemy/Lover on Temporary Residence Ltd (October 4), the band unveils the next installment of self-produced videos, this time featuring the album’s first single, “Tether.” The video infuses the cinematic eeriness of Blade Runner with the enigmatic austerity of a silent art film.
Ashley Jordan, Liquid Words
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Harvard’s own Ashley Jordan is coming on the scene with her new release scheduled to be in stores October 3, 2011. “Liquid Words” is a 14 track CD displaying Jordan’s unwavering talent. In the words of Ashley, she is pretty in pink but tough as hell and definitely can hold her own when it comes…
MURS NEW VIDEO “REMEMBER 2 FORGET”
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DD172/BluRoc presents the music video for “Remember 2 Forget”, from Murs’ forthcoming album Love & Rockets Vol.1: The Transformation, dropping October 11. The song is produced by NY beat legend Ski Beatz, who produced the entire L&R album, and the video is directed by Shruti Parekh.
WHISKEY AVENGERS RELEASE “UNCLE SAM” VIDEO
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Whiskey Avengers announce the release of “Uncle Sam”, the first single and video, off of their forthcoming studio album, Dead Man Rockin’ (due October 25th on Roof Rock Records).
BLEEDING KNEES CLUB SIGN TO IAMSOUND RECORDS
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Australia has produced some of the most iconic rock groups, from INXS to AC/DC, and now to add to that ensemble of acronyms, IAMSOUND Records is pleased to announce the signing of BKC aka Bleeding Knees Club. Mixing the garage vibes of The White Stripes, The Black Lips and The Hives with summery beach…
KINGS OF LEON DOCUMENTARY TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 1
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RCA Records is excited to announce the release of Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon on November 1, 2011. The release will be available on both standard DVD and Blu Ray as well as digitally via iTunes. The DVD and Blu Ray editions will come with 45 minutes of bonus features including additional…
EVERY AVENUE JOINS YELLOWCARD ON U.S. TOUR THIS FALL
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Every Avenue will join Yellowcard on the band’s headline U.S. tour this fall. Following their UK Tour with Brit rockers Young Guns which kicks off this Friday, Every Avenue and their fellow label mates Go Radio, will join Yellowcard for a nationwide tour this October/November. Every Avenue and Go Radio have shared the stage…
THE PROBLEMS SCORE WITH HIT “CLOSE” OFF NEW ALBUM
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One spin of New York-based band The Problems’ forthcoming album, Powder Blue Bone, and the listener will hear and feel a rich and engaging blend of roots rock, pop, country, alternative, and even a splash of punk. That’s the way lead singer and songwriter Frank Caiafa likes it. “We hate being pigeonholed into one category,”…
STOLI HEADS TO STRASBOURG TO HEAR THE TALENTED SEBASTIEN PARENTIN
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Another week of great music is upon us. This week I am very excited because we leave the comforts of New England and head to Strasbourg which is north of France. The beauty of music today is that it is truly global. Thanks to the Internet we can discover & enjoy new music from all…
Turn Off Your Television, Self Titled
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Let me set the mood for you. First get the CD by “Turn off your television” and then do exactly that. Prepare yourself for a smooth transition into bliss. This three man band from Malmö, Sweden consists of Jon Rinneby, Stellan Lofberg and Erik Willman. They can melt away the stress of the day and…
A NEW REBEL PREVIEW “GOT NO LOVE” ON YOUTUBE
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A New Rebel was recently formed with Jonathan Montoya, formerly with Saliva and Full Devil Jacket; Jason Null of Saving Abel; Josh Brown; Kevin Bebout; and Keith Foster. The band is in the studio and working on their first CD and expect to start touring fall/winter 2011. To listen to “Got No Love”: [youtube AT-as1GgDGI…
CHRYSTA BELL AND FILMMAKER DAVID LYNCH SET TO RELEASE COLLABO
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World-renowned filmmaker David Lynch and long-time music collaborator and vocalist Chrysta Bell, have forged a remarkable 11 song album titled This Train, which will be released from La Rose Noire Records, on September 29, 2011. David Lynch is best known for legendary films such as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk…
NEW LANA DEL RAY VIDEO “BLUE JEANS”
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Lana Del Rey released her new video for “Blue Jeans,” the b-side from her debut single 7″ ‘Video Games’ single. Watch it here: [youtube 8t-I-Lqy06g nolink] ‘Video Games’ – called “one of the best singles of the year” by Gorilla vs. Bear – will be released by Stranger Records October 10 on limited edition 7″…
SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND DEAN MARTIN DUET ON DINO’S CLASSIC HOLIDAY ALBUM
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Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the release of the Dean Martin classic holiday album “My Kind of Christmas” available at retailers everywhere September 20. The album is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The 14-track collection features the new Dean Martin duet with special guest singer and actress Scarlett Johansson of the timeless song…
