Month: March 2014

Malachi Grant, Welcome 2 My World

Malachi Grant is a hot rapper coming out of New York among some of the best artists in hip hop. His music has a smooth feel to it and the lyrics are on point and crisp. On his album, “Welcome 2 My World”, there are some definite bangers with big 808 kicks and heavy bass…

CONQUER STAGE FRIGHT AND BE HEARD

People who experience stage fright can develop fear towards a number of different things that are performance related. Some people fear getting out on stage. These people will forget what they are supposed to be doing, freeze up, and worry that they will look silly in front of a crowded audience. Others fear the audience…

JOHN FRUSCIANTE LAUNCHES MUSIC INTO SPACE

On March 29th, 2014, at a remote High Desert location in California, former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante’s new album ENCLOSURE was loaded onto an experimental Cube Satellite called Sat-JF14 and launched into space aboard an Interorbital Systems’ NEPTUNE Modular Rocket. Beginning today, March 31st, fans from around the world can download the…

NEW LYRIC VIDEO BY PALLOR MORTIS

Pallor Mortis is a death metal band from Montreal, Canada. With a EP behind them, the formation is soon ready to release their new album ‘The Art Of Terror’. Strong and brutal, this is an album for fans of Morbid Angel, Suffocation and Cannibal Corpse. Today’s a big day for the band because they are…

PHILLIP PHILLIPS “RAGING FIRE”

Platinum-selling recording artist and AMERICAN IDOL Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips will release his sophomore album, Behind The Light, May 19th on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records. Recorded in New York City, Behind The Light was produced by Gregg Wattenberg and includes Phillip’s new single “Raging Fire” which is currently #17 at Hot AC radio and garnering…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 31, 2014

SANTANA, WYCLEF, AVICII & ALEXANDRE PIRES SELECTED FOR THE OFFICIAL ANTHEM OF THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment announce today that the Official Anthem of the 2014 FIFA World CupTM in Brazil is entitled “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way),” and features a global superstar line-up including music legend…

BEYOND CODA AND NEW BEGINNINGS

The genre Singer/Songwriter is one of those terms that gets thrown around, usually when writers aren’t quite sure how to classify an artist. But once in a while it rings true, as in Beyond Coda, whose combination of folk guitar, rock vocals and various background instrumentation create atmospheric and compelling and emotive songs. At the…

Not Dead Yett, Let Go, and Let’s Go

Pop/Soul/dance band “Not Dead Yett” formed by renowned Grammy winning Producer Don MIzell just releaed their latest CD entitled   “Let Go, and Let’s Go’ in 2014. This debut release of a collection of motivational and personal songs that aim to help change the world with positive upbeat lyrics and conscious message.   By combining…

CHIC BUDS PRESENTS THE PORTA PARTY BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

chicBuds is at it again with a fun and innovative spin on iPod Accessories! Check out the latest celebrity favorite: chicBuds Porta Party Bluetooth Speaker. As we look forward to the onset of Spring, it’s time to start thinking about rocking out to your favorite songs in the sunshine or wherever you may find yourself!…

HEATHERS OFFER FREE DOWNLOAD

With the US release of their sophomore album KINGDOM due out April 8th via Big3 Records / Sony Red, the Irish twin sister pop duo Heathers have announced a free download of their single ‘Forget Me Knots’, as well as the launch of the KINGDOM presale. Equal parts anthemic and intimate, KINGDOM is a beautiful…

WILTAY VIDEO “LESS IS MORE”

Wiltay is a Pop star from Asia. After releasing his first english single “HOLA” in spain in 2013, the single became the hit song of the summer in spain followed by a music video which heavily influenced the younger generations in Spain due to him being the first asian pop star in Spain that filmed…

THE BIG TAKEOVER NEW SINGLE “DOLPHINS”

Check out The Big Takeover’s new track, “Dolphins,” from their recently released LP, The Children of the Rhythm. Stream the new album in it’s entirety. The Big Takeover is currently NeeNee Rushie (lead vocals), Rob Kissner (bass), Chas Montrose (saxophone), Andrew Vogt (trombone), and Hector Becerra (drums). They’ve been making hips sway since late 2007…

KAI EXOS RELEASES “VIGILANTE” OFF DEBUT LP

With an upcoming series of intimate shows across the globe this Spring 2014, Kai Exos (pronounced x-öhs) is set to release “Vigilante,” the first single from his debut LP Telegraph. Originally-produced by a team most notably recognized for their work on Ziggy Marley’s Dragonfly, “Vigilante” seamlessly showcases Exos blend of influences of Motown-era soul, early…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 28, 2014

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY DELETED SCENES VIA SPIN.COM Check out the new Deleted Scenes video for “You Get to Say Whatever You Want” off of their upcoming LP Lithium Burn out 4/15 via Park the Van Records. Dan the singer and Ben Usie edited video from the Occupy Wall Street movement to make this video…

Boswell, Beryllium

Boswell isn’t your average classic coverband, this Austin band has found a way to also channel the greats into their very own brand of future classics by mining the very bands they so passionately represent. Boswell’s debut e.p. Beryllium has been widely received and at first listen it’s clear to understand why. With The Beatles…

The Heart Pills, GUNFIGHTER

Opening with ‘Concrete’, it’s immediately clear that The Heart Pills are trying something different. By combining electronics and organs with wiry guitars, a unique sound is created. Vocally, the band is confident and interesting, with some great snappy female backing vocals. The track is a great introduction to the album, thematically carrying the cowboy concept…

LAURA MARIE SPEAKS UP ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMORE.ORG CAMPAIGN

Pop-folk singer-songwriter and activist Laura Marie of San Antonio, Tx is speaking out about her sexual assault and NoMore.org’s national awareness effort. Her song “Everything is Haunted” has been released in support of No More.org partner Joyful Heart Foundation. All contributions given at the free download site are being donated to aid Joyful Heart Foundation…

Michael Barry-Rec, Continuum

About the Artist: This is Barry’s latest release entitled Continuum. Researching his bio he has an accomplished musical career thus far. With a distinctive talent for composing and improvising a unique new age guitar sound. Barry combines styles like Instrumental, Acoustic Rock/Blues, New Age Contemporary with the guitar as his centerpiece. On the guest list…

LILLIAN TODD-JONES VIDEO “PERFECT”

After bursting onto the scene with the video for ‘Butter Soul’, getting to the final of Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent 2013 and igniting stages with her 7-piece band from Truck to her local Chagstock festival, enigmatic songstress Lillian retreated back to her Dartmoor home to build a studio with long-term collaborator Gordon Mills jr (Ed Sheeran,…

NEW VIDEO & FREE DOWNLOAD FROM MAGGIE “TIDAL WAVES AND HURRICANES”

Pop songwriter, Maggie, debuts a beautifully cinematic video for her new single “Tidal Waves And Hurricanes” this month.   A tried and true performer that counts Bonnie Raitt and Carole King as influences, Maggie has spent most of her life writing songs and performing in venues across the United States and Canada. Her time on…

JAKE BUGG VIDEO “MESSED UP KIDS”

Coming fresh off of a much talked about SXSW performance and an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon new singer/songwriter JAKE BUGG has just released a video for his new UK single “Messed Up Kids” and gives his new US Single “Me & You” the acoustic treatment at a recent session in Sun…

LISTEN TO NEW EP BY JAMES SUPERCAVE

Los Angeles based band James Supercave have a new four-song EP out today titled The Afternoon, via Hit City U.S.A. The Afternoon is the LA quintet’s first official release. The band’s production is engrossing with a sultry delivery, a hybrid of guitar solos and analogue synths, like finding David Bowie locked into a groove above…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 27, 2014

NEW VIDEO BY FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, undoubtedly one of the most relevant and successful rock bands globally, dominated 2013, releasing their blockbuster project, the two-part masterwork, THE WRONG SIDE OF HEAVEN AND THE RIGHTEOUS SIDE OF HELL ─ VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2. Both volumes debuted on the Billboard album…

IT’S A BRAVE NEW WORLD WITH RFD PIONEER

Real Futuristic Destination Pioneer [or RFD Pioneer] is part electronica, part hiphop and all passion for music and life. With a new single out “Contingency Love Life” gaining momentum, we caught up with RFD to find out more… Skope: Your single is very energetic, how would you describe the song and what’s it about? RFD:…

DENNIS MORRIS PRESENTS ‘BOB MARLEY: GIANT’

BOB MARLEY: GIANT by DENNIS MORRIS: It was while skipping school to wait for Bob Marley to arrive for his sound check at the Speak Easy Club on London’s Margaret Street that Dennis’s music photography career really began. Bob Marley was so taken with the young teenager who was waiting for him that he invited…

BEVERLY ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM + “HONEY DO”

Today the ladies of Beverly are pleased to announce their debut, full-length album, Careers – set for release July 1st via Kanine Records. Frequent collaborators Drew Citron and Frankie Rose spent a lot of last year on the road together. They wrote on the road and recorded when back at home. Careers is the result…

HAUNTED HEARTS VIDEO “JOHNNY JUPITER”

Haunted Hearts is an art project of Dee Dee Penny (Dum Dum Girls) & Brandon Welchez (Crocodiles). It is many years dreamt, one cold winter realized. It is not the melding of two bands; it is a true collaboration. Haunted Hearts’ first full-length album, entitled Initiation, will be released on Zoo Music May 27th 2014,…

LYRIQS DA LYRACISS VIDEO “HIGH HEELS”

  Artist Lyriqs da lyraciss releases his new video “High Heels”, which is the second video release from his recent album “Dream As If Youll Live Forever” Hosted by Mickey Factz”. With the video being edited/directed by Fellow Underdogcentral emcee Kaye “The Beast”,   and featuring New orleans Visual Artist Emily LoveJoy, Things are kept…

DEQN POSTS “UNION STATION”

Check out DeQn Sue’s brand new track, “Union Station,” from her upcoming debut full length, Zeitgeist. The songstress’s upcoming release was recorded in Athens, AL, where she collaborated with Grammy-nominated producer and recording engineer Kelvin Wooten (Django Unchained, Raphael Saadiq). Deqn began her music career in 2011, kicking off the year by playing the SESAC…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 26, 2014

WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM STONE COLD FOX Stone Cold Fox is an Indie Rock Band from Brooklyn, New York.   Comprised of members from California to Maine, the band’s inception was a fairy tale that only Brooklyn could write.   With influences from all genres and decades, from American Roots Music to Electro-Indie Pop, the…

NEW SINGLE BY GIRL RADICAL FORMED BY JC CHASEZ

Meet Girl Radical, the first supermassive American girl group that is taking 2014 by storm! An ensemble of multi-disciplined singers, dancers, and personalities, the eleven members of Girl Radical have joined forces to bring a charismatic, electric new sound to the pop music landscape. An army of talent on stage and online, these sweethearts are…

CHRISSIE HYNDE POSTS “DARK SUNGLASSES”

25 million records sold and 30-plus years into her tenure as Pretenders founder and leader, Chrissie Hynde will release Stockholm, the first ever album under her own name, June 10 on Caroline Records in the U.S.. “It’s the first album with my name on it,” Chrissie says. “But it’s not a solo album. In fact,…

HELLO PHONES “DREAM” VIDEO

Brooklyn based electro pop are getting lots of attention from their latest release “Future City” of which SYFFAL.com said “manages to be everything that everyone else is trying to do without actually trying. You can feel the authenticity emanating from these songs”- Tim Baker.   Hello Phones have released their third video “Dream” from Future…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 25, 2014

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY SECRETARY Seattle based Secretary have just premiered their latest song, “The Only Ones,” on IMPOSE.   This captivating track will draw you in with deep lead vocals layered over ethereal backing vocals and energetic rhythms that will have you rocking out in no time. Secretary is comprised of members Craig Ellison…

Terracotta Pigeons, Venomous Candy (EP)

There’s a real sense of cathartic musical independence here via this latest work from Melbourne, AUS based musical project Terracotta Pigeons lead by producer, songwriter Steven Smith. While everything here on this latest 6 track musical teaser is shall I say exceptionally entertaining it also manages to cover a pretty wide range of musical styles…

MYSTERIOUS LYRICS: SONGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW HAD DEEPER MEANINGS

In the days before the Internet, understanding the words to a song meant understanding what the singer was actually saying. If the album didn’t have the lyrics printed on the inner sleeve, sometimes fans would never be able to solve the garbled pronunciations of their favorite songs and would just have to wing it when…

Labstract, Apollo

There are some new kids on the block called Labstract, and they come bearing gifts in the shape of a new album, ‘Apollo’. ‘Space Age’ kicks of with a woozy groove, “Woke up this morning /   I knew the world would be different today”. The three part vocals interplay well together, moving between laid…

PLAYBOY & PITBULL UNITE

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with global music superstar Pitbull.   The relationship, designed as a creative cross-pollination between the worlds of Pitbull and Playboy, will feature a variety of content, experience, and product-related initiatives.   The first example is the upcoming video supporting the performer’s…