With Best of 2012 accolades for his Silver Age album propelling it to #42 in the annual VILLAGE VOICE PAZZ & JOP national critics poll, Bob Mould has teamed up with his friends at LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON to unveil the video for second single, “Star Machine,” which is live now. SKOPE IT HERE!
Month: January 2013
JILL CAGNEY’S MUSIC REMINDS STOLI TO NOT TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY
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Hello Skope world, man it is good to be back. I usually do not get too personal but I became a father for the second time on Janaury 18th to a babyboy and I want the world to know how thrilled I am. On another note I want to say a prayer for the victims…
JUNIP POSTS “LINE OF FIRE”
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Today, Junip releases “Line of Fire” the first single off their sophomore album Junip, out April 23rd. Featuring vocals byJosé González with Elias Araya on drums and Tobias Winterkorn on keys, “Line of Fire” showcases a bolder, more mature Junip — once again eager to embrace you with their infectious blend of percussion and…
Graham Murray, Self-titled Album
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When someone thinks of Ireland, the last thing that probably comes to mind when we talk about music is a country band or artist. Rock, electronica, maybe hip hop or rap … But country? However, Graham Murray shows that this is possible on his self-titled EP. “Forecourt Flowers” has that vibe, that great Nashville sound,…
iamthemorning, ~
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A few days ago I had the blessing and honor of listening to a great band from Iceland. Basically, I have talked about the few bands that are still dedicated to creating music that invokes genuine feelings in people, lifts the spirit with a sound, or makes something never or barely heard before. Again, we…
Jeromy Darling, A Year Of Living
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Old lyrics come to light. Memories of hope, religious encounters, and conflicts are the main ingredients of this emotional cocktail. A Year of Living by singer/songwriter Jeromy Darling is a look at the personal life of this musician during the 2004-2005 period. In four short songs, it is an experience that the listener may identify…
Off The Grid, Love X Stereo
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What matters is not the quantity but the quality. That is something many can debate, but in the end we have to agree that this is a fact. Why spend time listening to something that is not worth it when you can, say, hear three songs that will totally blow your mind? These guys leave…
THE BAND PERRY SHINES WITH GOLD & PLATINUM CERTIFICATIONS
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As anticipation builds for their Republic Nashville release on April 2, The Band Perry, reaches two major RIAA sales accolades. The sophomore project’s lead single, “Better Dig Two,” has been certified GOLD – selling over 700,000 – and marks their fastest-rising single to date at Country radio, Top 10-and-climbing. Additionally, “You Lie” – from their…
SKATE AND SURF FESTIVAL RETURNS!
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Skate And Surf Festival, the legendary music and pop cultural extravaganza, has announced its initial lineup for its triumphant return. A Day To Remember are set to headline one of the weekend days and special guests scheduled to perform include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Saves The Day, Bayside, Andrew W.K., Hopsin, Transit, Into It.…
HALEY & MICHAELS COVER HUNTER HAYES
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Nashville Independent Award-winning duo Haley & Michaels have just shared the official video for “Wanted,” their acoustic rendition of Hunter Hayes’ chart topping hit. The pop-country duo’s self-titled debut album, with studio work by Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat/Five For Fighting) and Warren Huart (The Fray/James Blunt), is due out later this year. Fans can be…
SEAN JOHNSON, Fairy Tales for Fools (2012)
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About the Artist: Kentucky based Singer/Songwriter Sean T. Johnson is clearly doing all the right things. There’s a few lines from his bio that really spoke to me: What can I say, I have always been enamored with the acoustic guitar in music and the way it can be weaved in and out thru a…
TROY HARLEY VIDEO “SOMEONE LIKE ME”
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On November 6, 2012, Troy’s first official single “Someone Like Me” was made available for purchase at online retailers. A feel-good pop/rock song, the track was co-written by Rune Goldberg (Adam Lambert, Daughtry, Kris Allen) and Zac Maloy (Carrie Underwood, Our Lady Peace, Hanson, Chris Daughtry), who also co-penned “End of Summer.” “Someone Like…
EMANCIPATOR POSTS “MINOR CAUSE”
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Emancipator (Doug Appling) sold out over 21 headlining shows in 2012, including venues like San Francisco’s Mezzanine, NYC’s Highline Ballroom, and Denver’s Ogden Theater, was praised by The New York Times and toured with Pretty Lights. However it is clear that 2013 will be his biggest year to date, kicking off with the release of…
ELEVEN YEAR OLD LAUNCHES SAFE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR KIDS
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What happens when an 11 year old is banned from Facebook twice? Well if you are 11 year old Zach Marks with an I.Q. of 147, who has been nominated for inventor of the year by the Florida Inventors Society, you go out and create your own social network — GromSocial – www.gromsocial.com. Zach,…
BANCS NEW VIDEO “LIVE FOR NOW”
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Spinner premiered Bonhom’s “Live for Now” video on Friday and now it’s on youtube for the world to see. Here is what Spinner had to say, “One of Pepsi’s ever-changing slogans promised, “Where there’s Pepsi, there’s music.” In writing their debut single, dream-pop duo Bonhom weren’t inspired by a soft drink campaign, but found the…
THE KNIFE NEW VIDEO “FULL OF FIRE”
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“The film ‘Full Of Fire’ started to grow as an embryo in the song ´s lines ‘Who looks after my story’. Who takes care of our stories when the big history, written by straight rich white men, erase the complexity of human ´s lives, desires and conditions? The film ‘Full Of Fire’ consists of a…
THE FLAMING LIPS NEW LYRIC VIDEO
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THE FLAMING LIPS and Warner Bros. Records will release their thirteenth studio album, THE TERROR on April 2nd but you can see and hear and the new video for an exclusive non-album track, titled “Sun Blows Up Today” right now at RollingStone.Com.
CURRENT SWELL RETURNS TO THE U.S.
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Victoria, B.C.-based Current Swell return to the U.S. in support of their recent album, Long Time Ago, which was released via Nettwerk on October 16th. Current Swell – Long Time Ago: http://youtu.be/ytEye4dn_XY Opening for Dispatch last year, this is the band’s second tour in the US. The independent band started with modest…
ALAN BONNER LIVE IN THE UK
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Alan Bonner, one of the UK’s most exciting singer songwriters, is about to embark on a UK tour in support of his new album Balladeer, which is set for release March 4th. Equipped with a glorious anthology of poignant yet truly beautiful ballads, his live shows promises to be emotionally charged and will leave…
SANJAY VIDEO FOR “BAD UP DI LUVY”
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From hard-hitting dancehall songs with a focus on lyrics and word play to smooth one drop songs, his work appeals to a wide international audience. He has achieved regular radio and video rotation. Now with his new video for the song BAD UP DI LUVY, Sanjay aims to take his dancehall career further. http://youtu.be/nyMRA9WX4nE
NEW VIDEO KAZE “NO AGENDA”
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“Nah, I ain’t got no agenda, and I ain’t tellin’ you to vote for me in November/ And bet on propaganda that you won’t even remember, got a brother feellin’ like f— both contenders/ But big corporations, I refuse to take paper, so they can bend the rules and break laws as a favor/ Feed…
What Would Igy Do, Bloody Good Time
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From California comes a fresh band known as What Would Iggy Do who just released his latest effort Bloody Good Time (2012). Band: Dominic Kelly (Vocals, Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar), Derek Schanche (lead guitar), Dan Naim (Keyboards). I always listen to the opening track extremely carefully. It’s the opening track the artist has selected…
ANiMAL NEW VIDEO “THE ANIMAL CAGE”
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Directed by drummer Andy Mckenzie (who directs and edits all of the band’s videos) and starring the trio themselves, the video is a vicious romp through the band’s kidnapping and terrorization by a demented stalker-fan (played with harrowing and hysterical effect by actor/director Andrzej Sosnowski), leaving us wondering if they’ll make it out alive…”if…
BEN TAYLOR FEATURED IN UPCOMING EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR
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Singer songwriter Ben Taylor will be a featured performer on an upcoming episode of The Bachelor scheduled to air Monday, January 28th, 2013, on ABC. The episode features a special one-on-one private date between the newest Bachelor, Sean Lowe, and one of the women featured on the hit show. Ben Taylor performs a special private…
WIRE: YG RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MIXTAPE
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Hosted by Grammy-nominated producer DJ Mustard (2 Chainz’s “I’m Different” and Tyga’s two-time platinum hit “Rack City”), Just Re’d Up 2 is the sequel to YG’s most critically acclaimed Spring 2011 mixtape Just Re’d Up, which included the smash hits “Up” featuring Loverance and Iamsu, “Hell Yeah” featuring Chris Brown and Tyga, “Bitches Ain’t Shit”…
ROSS THE BOSS IN ALL-NEW METAL GROUP
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As a founding member of both Manowar and the Dictators, guitarist Ross the Boss needs no introduction. But it’s been a while since the metal masses heard from Ross, leading some to wonder if or when he would return. The wait is now over, as his newly formed outfit, Death Dealer, is ready to rock…
THE POSTAL SERVICE TO UNITE THIS YEAR
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Sub Pop is thrilled to share the news that The Postal Service, the much-beloved, long-distance collaboration between Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, will reunite this spring to celebrate the 10th anniversary and deluxe edition reissue of their universally acclaimed release, Give Up. The Give Up Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition will include the original 10-track…
ECHOSMITH CONFIRMED FOR WARPED TOUR THIS SUMMER
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Warner Bros. Records’ Echosmith are confirmed to play the Ernie Ball Stage on the first half of this year’s Vans Warped Tour, which cross-crosses the U.S. from June 15th through July 12th. The band have also announced they will hit the road with Owl City for a seven-date run beginning February 10th. Finally, for those…
PARAMORE NEW SINGE “NOW”
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In a recent note to their fans, Paramore discuss the new single saying “ It just feels like the perfect way to start this new journey we are embarking on not only as a band but as a movement. To show people that you can lose battles but come back and win full on wars.…
GOO GOO DOLLS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘MAGNETIC’ MAY 7, 2013
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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls have announced the release of their new album, Magnetic, on May 7, 2013. The debut single from Magnetic, entitled “Rebel Beat,” is being met with coast to coast excitement in advance of its official launch February 12th. Listen to “Rebel Beat” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jUcEgDnujY The band, singer guitarist John Rzeznik,…
COMMON FUTURE NEW VIDEO “CHINA LAKE”
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The first music video for “China Lake” off the Vague Borders EP is now online! Check it out either on Vimeo or YouTube. Shot and edited by Daniel Bellury, the brains and brawn behind Common Future, “China Lake” is a series of timelapse photography shot in locations ranging from New York City to the wilds…
Surefire, Another Take on the Same Difference 2.0 EP
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From the churning bowels of Boston’s indie scene comes Surefire, an outfit led by 22-yr-old Taiwanese expat Peter Hung. Having undergone a recent makeover, the band has emerged with an EP called Another Take on the Same Difference 2.0. This unholy trinity of raucous tracks will sure add some spike to the punch bowl. Track…
NEW VIDEO RELEASED FOR JANIS JOPLIN 70TH B-DAY
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Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, commemorates the life and music of Janis Joplin on the occasion of the singer’s 70th birthday and celebrates the iconic electric blues singer as the label’s first Artist of the Month in January 2013. “Get It While You Can” (Lyric Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtj9w2gYzV4 Legacy’s Artist of the…
ANGEL HAZE JOINS MAJOR LAZER AND CAT POWER FOR LIVE DATES
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The fierce and fiery Brooklynite, Angel Haze, is bringing her brazen, volcanic flow to stages across North America joining both Cat Power and Major Lazer on upcoming live dates. DOWNLOAD HER CLASSICK EP HERE: http://bit.ly/RVp0Cx Angel Haze recently released her Classick EP which featured the gut-wrenching “Cleaning Out My Closet” that Dummy calls “extraordinarily brave”…
EMILY HURD INTRODUCES ‘STONE BLIND VALENTINE’ WITH ALBUM DEBUT
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Emily Hurd introduces her new band, Stone Blind Valentine (also known as SBV), with the independent release of the album BURN LIKE A FIELD. The album will be available through iTunes, the band’s website (http://stoneblindvalentine.com), and live shows. SBV is the acoustic project of longtime Chicago musicians Emily Hurd, Colby Maddox, and Gregg Ostrom.…
“DEMIGODZ IS BACK” VIDEO POSTS
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On 3-5-2013, the Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) will release there first official full-length LP, KILLMatic, and it will feature appearances from RA The Rugged Man, Termanology, Panchi (of NYG’z), Planetary (of Outerspace), Scoop Deville & Eternia with production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, The Snowgoons, Apathy, Teddy…
SIR MICHAEL ROCKS NEW VIDEO “MAKE THIS BREAD”
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Just as he did with his break-out solo mixtape, Premier Politics, Sir Michael Rocks released a revamped and entirely new companion piece to Lap Of Lux; Lap Of Lux 1.5, which features collaborations with Harry Fraud, his Cool Kid brethren Chuck Inglish and Cardo. Youtube link to Sir Michael Rocks “Make This Bread” video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0IVAMK2KUw…
NADIA SIROTA NEW ALBUM MARCH 26
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It’s not hard to understand why celebrated violist Nadia Sirota chose Baroque for the title of her sophomore album, out March 26th on New Amsterdam Records and on Bedroom Community in the UK/EU. The follow-up to Sirota’s 2009 debut First Things First (a New York Times record of the year), Baroque is as intricate and…
HEY OCEAN! ANNOUNCES LARGEST U.S. TOUR TO DATE
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Hey Ocean! has announced a multitude of additional tour dates that will take them across the country on their biggest U.S. tour to date. The Vancouver-based trio will release their latest album, IS, on January 29th via Nettwerk Records, and kick-off their 24-city tour on Saturday, February 2 in Seattle, WA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oWlcImcS6A http://www.loveheyocean.com
HARRIET TO HEADLINE MARCH RESIDENCY AT THE ECHO
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Los Angeles based quartet Harriet today announced that they will headline a free March residency at The Echo in Los Angeles, CA. The band will perform for four consecutive Mondays (March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th). On February 27th the band will return to San Francisco to play at Brick & Mortar Music Hall as…
