So at first I did not mind the constant Christmas music on the radio here in the office, but it has only been two weeks and I am all set. The radio is off and I am back to my Skope Radio. This week I am taking a short week but before I go relax…
Month: December 2011
Hillbilly Vegas, Ringo Manor
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When I first saw the name of this band I thought to myself maybe these guys enjoy the slower-paced country lifestyle but also need a little excitement in their lives like gambling & partying. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not but what I can tell you is that Hillbilly…
JO DEE MESSINA TO RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE IN 2012
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Multi-platinum, award-winning country singer/songwriter JO DEE MESSINA has just announced she’ll return with a new single in early 2012. The new song (whose title will be revealed early in the new year) showcases MESSINA’s commanding vocal prowess which has earned her nine #1 country singles, over five million records sold, two Grammy nominations and various…
BEN KWELLER FORMS THE NOISE COMPANY
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After 15 years of releasing records through both major and independent labels, Ben Kweller has announced the formation of his own label, The Noise Company. The Austin-based label will be home to all future Kweller releases, beginning with his infectious new album, Go Fly A Kite, set to hit stores February 7, 2012. The Noise…
ROCCO DELUCA SIGNS WITH 429 RECORDS
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LA-based artist Rocco DeLuca has signed with 429 Records which will release his forthcoming project “DRUGS ‘N HYMNS.” The new album finds the blues-steeped musician forging a solo path armed with his National guitar, distinctively emotive voice and 10 reflective, vivid song-stories. The hypnotically spare compositions conjure a world of characters seeking a…
LAURA WARSHAUER “I LOVE YOU MR. GRINCH†VIDEO
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Laura Warshauer is closing out her whirlwind year in style with the re-release of her original Christmas tune, “I Love You, Mr. Grinch.” The quirky love song, written from the perspective of Cindy Lou Who, was penned last year after Laura made the big move from New Jersey to Los Angeles.
Burkhard Mahler, Chaos and Harmony
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Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs and Rock n Roll” into…
GARTH ADAM RELEASES SEVENTH SOLO ALBUM ‘TRAVELLING’ / MP3
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Garth’s music is a mixture of his influences and life. Born in the UK, he spent his early childhood in Africa and Fiji before his family settled in Australia where he eventually worked his way as a songwriting bass player through a variety of Australian bands. “Staring At The Window” MP3: SKOPE IT HERE! …
YOUNG RECORDING ARTIST LACING IT UP IN A “LUNATIC†KIND OF WAY
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We have been introduced to many things New Jersey like: “Jersey Shore”, “Real Housewives of NJ” and “Jersey Boys” but nothing like a recording artist with a real “Jersey” attitude. Her style, passion and charisma resonates a Jersey personality. Her image mirrors her sexy yet stylish look and the cutting edge sound of her lyrics.
MARK STEWART “NOTHING IS SACRED” VIDEO
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Mark Stewart (The Pop Group) makes an apocalyptic return amidst an increasingly agitated atmosphere. On December 2nd, Mark will release “Nothing Is Sacred” as a free download.
DELTA SPIRIT ANNOUNCES SELF-TITLED NEW RECORD
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Delta Spirit announces the release of their self-titled record out March 13, 2012 on Rounder Records. Delta Spirit was produced by Chris Coady at Dreamland Recording Studios — a converted church built in 1896 in Woodstock, New York. The album follows 2010’s History From Below and 2008’s Ode To Sunshine. “We found the sound that…
THE GOOD NATURED NEW VIDEO
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Rising electro-pop trio The Good Natiured return to our speakers to spy on us in the dead of night, with their brilliant new track and video “Video Voyeur.” [youtube PFmllIW7VU0 nolink] “Video Voyeur,” produced by Patrik Berger (Robyn etc), is just a taste of what is to come from this up-and-coming group who have confirmed…
12 Followers/Meteo Xavier, Espers
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Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock n Roll” into…
NEW EP FROM LAKUTIS
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If you saw Das Racist on their ‘Relax’ tour, you probably caught one of our new favorite rappers, Lakutis, on stage with them. His new EP, “I’m In The Forest”, is out today via Greedhead/Mishka and there is a song called ‘Ja Rule. http://mishkanyc.bandcamp.com/album/lakutis-im-in-the-forest-ep
PETA LOVES LOVES IT!
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Loves It! recently caught the eye of peta2 with their adorable new video. The duo’s new video is sure to make any animal lover’s heart melt. The heart warming video features shots of pets and their loving human companion, and is set to their new melodic and rhythmically appealing song, “What Kind of Love”. peta2…
G/O HAS TAUGHT STOLI TO “DO THE DOROTHY”
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I woke up this morning and I got to be honest that I am feeling it. So I decided to double up on features for the week. My guest today is authentic, fun, & confident. That is why I am so excited to have Giovannie aka G/O here to help me kick off the weekend.…
PONTIAK OFFER MP3 & VIDEO FOR ‘ECHO ONO’
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The three brothers in Pontiak have reconvened to bring forth their latest album, Echo Ono, due out on February 21st. While previous albums had been pieced together from hours and hours of rehearsals, this is their first piece constructed as an album from start to finish, each track contributing to the overall narrative of…
TEAM ME ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM
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5th March marks the debut full-length release from Team Me, one of Scandinavia’s most innovative and promising acts. As grandiose as it is fragile and intimate, ‘To The Treetops!’ is an enchanting collection of rich, orchestrated pop songs. ‘To The Treetops!’ sees the band build on the eager enthusiasm displayed on their acclaimed EP and…
MAYA AZUCENA NEW VIDEO “CRY LOVE”
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Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Maya Azucena premieres the video for the single “Cry Love” today (YouTube). Shot at the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective in the South Bronx by Director Mark Carranceja of Noisemaker Media, the clip conveys the song’s socially consciousness themes and Maya’s sensitivity towards the many horrible misdeeds there are in this world. The chorus…
HOLLYWOOD FLOSS NEW VIDEO FEAT BRIAN ANGEL
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Hollywood FLOSS is back with the video for “So Much To Say,” a song that features crooner Brian Angel and serves as a recent single from his latest album, One Fan At A Time. The video, directed by Rob Jay and edited by Justin Morrow, is a dedication to his love for hip hop, complete…
SEAN COONEY PREPS RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE “DEJA VU”
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Cooney, a DC native now living in NYC, attended AMDA to study for Broadway shows and has also played in many professional Jazz bands. His trained voice seems even more at home belting out pop songs as he employs it’s crystal clear, cut through quality in wonderfully innovative ways. Sometimes notching it down a few…
PLANTS AND ANIMALS SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Plants and Animals’ new album, The End of That, sees the Montreal trio of Warren C. Spicer, Nic Basque and Matthew ‘Woodman’ Woodley bridging the gap between their 2008 debut, Parc Avenue, and 2010’s darker La La Land. PLANTS AND ANIMALS’ “LIGHTSHOW”: http://soundcloud.com/secretcityrecords/plants-and-animals-lightshow The band took a different, more relaxed approach with The End of…
MATT TOKA CREATES BUZZ WITH “666” SINGLE/VIDEO
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MATT TOKA – BIO: “My name is Matt Toka. Music saved me from a dysfunctional life in Youngstown, Ohio. I was raised in a house where physical, substance and mental abuse were the norm. When I was young, my parents fought constantly, so I would slam my bedroom door and play Green Day’s Dookie as…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, DECEMBER 2011
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Ponykiller, The Wilderness (Housecore Records) A for-dummies compaction of King Crimson, Doors and Amboy Dukes, oddly enough from New Orleans. What I mean by “for-dummies” is that the meandering experimentation has been largely removed from the prog aspects, a point that won’t set the world on fire; King Crimson was enough of a drag…
