Month: April 2014

Jimmy Pinchak Band, Make it Better (2014)

This CD “Make it Better (2014)” by Southern California’s own Jimmy Pinchak Band is probably destined to be remembered as one of the classic good timing Americana-Alt Rock CD’s of recent time. Its pure rocking Americana magic the way it used to be, full of cautionary tales, and a passion for life and life on…

Lovebite, Lock ‘n’ Load

Lovebite is a four piece glam metal band from Birmingham, UK, that consists of Johnny Sparks on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Tryx on lead guitar, KC Valentine with the bass, and Mikey Toye playing drums. Their debut album “Lock ‘n’ Load” is yet to be released via the Spectra Label. Lovebite is quite active…

Gustavo De Beauville, “Volume 1”

Metal instrumental music tends to be gusty, with energy and confidence. Musicians such as Joe Satriani set a standard way back that continues to be emulated, and for good reason. On “Volume 1”, Gustavo De Beauville cranks things up to 11 and unpacks some high octane shred-metal that, once it’s got started, shows little sign…

RACHEL LIPSKY NEW SINGLE “BONES”

Country music newcomer Rachel Lipsky has released her debut single, “Bones.” The track is now available on iTunes and a lyric video has been created for the track, which can be viewed here. Produced by Shane Barrett, “Bones” is the first single released by Lipsky who plans to release her debut EP later this year.…

GOLD FLAKE PAIN POST “FUNERAL”

Last month we introduced you to Curtin, the Brooklyn-born rock duo of former Country Mice bandleader Jason Rueger (vocals/guitar) and drummer Austin Nelson, whose debut album One for the Doghearted will be released in the summer of 2014. Now we’d like to introduce you to the band’s most recent single “Funeral” which has premiered on…

CHRIS CATALENA TITLE TRACK OUT NOW

“Here Comes The Time” is a soft and sobering pop song about having strength in the face of adversity. It’s about losing yourself in love and then finding that your heart is with someone who doesn’t love you back. If you could imagine being drunk with love, this song would be the antidote to your…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 30, 2014

LEROY SANCHEZ VIDEO “LITTLE DANCER” VIDEO Singer/songwriter Leroy Sanchez releases “Little Dancer” on 4/29 and will be available on iTunes.   Produced by Jim Jonsin and Frank Romano for Rebel Rock and Leroy Sanchez, this original song comes as a special release from Leroy to his incredible fans and supporters which include over 300,000 YouTube…

SKOPE INTRODUCES ELECTROFLESH

The UK music scene is always full of surprises, you never know what’s around the corner or what’ll be the next big thing over there. Flying in the face of electrohouse being all the rage is Electroflesh, who despite it’s techno sounding name, is very human and folk rock with very little to do with…

CLOUD SEEDING “MIRAGE” FEAT ALEXA WILDING

Cloud Seeding continues its collaborative project with their sixth single, “Mirage,” featuring Alexa Wilding. Serra quickly gained an admiration for Alexa’s dark and visual music when he stumbled across videos for her songs “Black Diamond Day” and “Knife.”   He contacted the singer and the two became fast friends over snacks in the West Village.…

ALISON MAY REFLECTIVE FIRST SINGLE “RAFT” OUT NOW

Alison May is a folk singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who has been performing, writing and recording out of Oakland, CA since relocating from Texas in 2012. Her change of scenery seemed to awaken a more layered and experimental side, which is carefully captured in her sophomore release, Loved/Dark. The album is set for a July 15th release on…

BOROKO SINGLE “LIKE A FALLEN ROSE”

NYC-based rock act BOROKO–the stage moniker of Australia singer/songwriter Tim Fontaine–will have listeners longing to “go down to the water” in the release of “Like A Fallen Rose”, the second of five live video sessions filmed at Level 11 Studios in New York City. The live video series features Fontaine on lead vocals and his…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 29, 2014

WIRE: SHERRY LYNN NEW VIDEO “GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS” Sherry Lynn’s rip-roarin’ good time “Girls Will Be Girls” video premieres today on CMT.com.   The “Girls Will Be Girls” clip offers a visual feast filled with fun images of classic cars, a bachelorette party and lissome line-dancers, while the song’s hooky chorus and melodic riffs…

The Pels Syndicate, Transfer Of My Affections

‘With Transfer Of My Affections’, The Pels Syndicate have produced a record that blends experimental melodic dance music with dub step, trance, and cinematic elements. ‘Butterflies’ certainly makes use of all these genres and elements, and explodes into a hyperactive melee of electronics towards the end of its sub five minute run time which is…

Ed Roman, Letters From High Latitudes

“Letters From High Latitudes,” the upcoming album from virtuoso musician Ed Roman is a delight to listen to. Roman’s vast musical talent and gift for composition is displayed prominently in each of the thirteen tracks found on the album. With sounds ranging from upbeat and funky to mellow and somber, the entire album is a…

HARD TO BUY FOR? HOW TO FIND THE GIFTS THEY REALLY WANT

Everyone has someone on their gift list who is hard to buy for. If you find yourself struggling to find the perfect gift for someone you love, try thinking out of the box and use some creativity to get on the right track. Learn about that person’s interests, talents and hobbies. Then find a thoughtful…

STIG C MILLER GOES SOLO ON “I GO DARK”

Stig C Miller, guitarist for legendary UK punk band AMEBIX, has posted a rough mix of a new solo track on his youtube page. Composed in April 2014 and self-recorded in his home in Bristol UK, “I Go Dark” is the first new music we have heard from Stig since the reunited Amebix gave us…

EYELID KID POST “TIME TRAVEL”

A pair of lovers trapped in the comfort of intimacy try to escape the undertow of all possibilities and realities. The ultimate support, the ultimate hindrance. Love and pain, reward and sacrifice, it’s all in the eye of the beholder. An unfiltered look at the dichotomy that is the human condition; the peace and tranquility,…

NEW VIDEO BY THE CHARM THE FURY “COLORBLIND”

Amsterdam’s   metalcore band The Charm The Fury has just released their brand new video for the song “Colorblind” off of their latest album ‘A Shade Of My Former Self.’ The video for “Colorblind” can be seen here: http://youtu.be/Ri5qMMonxrE “Unique, edgy, but charming. The Charm the Fury from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has brilliantly managed to…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 28, 2014

PRIYANKA CHOPRA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME” Interscope Geffen A&M, Desi Hits, and 2101 Records are pleased to announce the release of “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” the new single off Priyanka Chopra’s much anticipated debut album. Chopra’s new track, a contemporary EDM remake of Bonnie Raitt’s classic ballad produced…

The Extended Play, Just For Two

Formed seven years ago, The Extended Play is the creative project of one Frank Hanyak, a New York native, longtime drummer, and well-traveled veteran of rock bands. The latest endeavor of The Extended Play (or ‘TEP’) is the album Just For Two, on which Hanyak contributes most of the sounds, though he receives occasional instrumental…

KIESZA UNVEILS VIDEO FOR “WHAT IS LOVE”

Kiesza covers Haddaway’s infectious 90’s hit “What Is Love,” unfolding the chorus into a vulnerable, heart-wrenching ballad. She redefines the song, using piano, strings and her lovely voice in a self-directed video. Watch HERE. Earlier this week Kiesza claimed a massive #1 hit on the with her song “Hideaway” (Lokal Legend/Island Records/4th and B’way) –…

BUFFALO KILLERS SHARE THEIR NEW TRACKS “DIG ON IN”

Buffalo Killers deliver hook-heavy, homegrown rock ‘n’ roll. Led by songwriting brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard, the band has drawn the attention of the likes of Chris Robinson, who invited them to open a string of dates for The Black Crowes, as well as Dan Auerbach, who produced their sophomore effort Let It Ride. Hot…

PANES POST “BONES WITHOUT YOU”

PANES are Tyson McVey, a singer and student at UCL and Shaun Savage, a recording engineer whose credits include artists like Petitie Noir, Fryars and 2.54. At the end of 2013, they set live their first ever track, ‘Choice Errors’ and now announce a 4 track EP on Norwegian Smalltown Supersound’s newly minted subsid label…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 25, 2014

WIRE: SO BROWN “RIVERSONG” VIDEO PREMIERES AT GUITAR WORLD’S ACOUSTIC NATION Transgendered Alabaman So Brown released her love letter to her home state, Point Legere this week. Part Gershwin and Muddy Waters, part Johnny Cash and Tom Waits, with some sexy David Bowie androgyny thrown in for good measure, Point Legere paints an almost Faulknerian…

Lynne Taylor Donovan, “Soft Place”

With big country sounds in all the right places, Lynne Taylor Donovan’s ‘Soft Place’ is a warm slice of all american music to soothe the soul. Kicking off with a snappy guitar, laced with slap back delay, it sounds exactly like you’d expect and want a track in the genre to sound, with the tweed…

Megan Landry, Wallpaper

Megan Landry puts thought provoking music out into the world and her song, Wallpaper, is nothing short of excellent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNXh0J-8s5Y. This beautiful young lady is 17 and already a force of nature that is shaking the earth to its core. She is no stranger to hard work, about to graduate from high school, working 2…

GET DEBT HELP FROM A MILIEU OF SERVICES AVAILABLE

Before getting crushed by the huge amount that you owe, you need to explore different avenues to fix your problem and improve your finances. A gamut of solutions are available, but you need to choose the one that will address your problem specifically. You can land up in debt owing to a number of situations.…

Gypsy Lumberjacks, Pulling Upon the Strap

(Minneapolis, Minn.) Gypsy Lumberjacks are a hot up and coming band based primary in the North —but tour all around Midwest. Their music is steeped in Rock, Blues and Celtic Bluegrass Folk. Their latest CD “Pulling Upon the Strap” (2014) embraces the rich heritage of all of the above genres, while holding his own within…

LOLA COLT POST “VACANT HEARTS”

Lola Colt launch their US debut Vacant Hearts EP on Black Tigress Records on June 3, 2014. Produced in part by Jim Sclavunos (member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Grinderman, previously in The Cramps and Sonic Youth), the band also recently recorded their debut album with him which they plan to release…

ANTO “LEAVE YOUR WORRIES” VIDEO

After traveling worldwide as a model, where she experienced amazing places such as Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, Munich and the United States, ANTO decided to settle in Los Angeles where she has been focusing on her true passion; music. She’s also done some acting to help get herself exposure and you may have seen her…

LILY ELISE SHINES IN NEW FELIX CARTAL TRACK “LET IT GO”

Bay Area alternative R&B singer Lily Elise, best known as Season 1 contestant on NBC’s The Voice, announces the release of her debut EP, coming Summer 2014.   Over the past two years, Lily has been writing, recording and collaborating with other musicians as she readies her debut EP. You can hear her vocals SHINE…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 24, 2014

WIRE: KARMIN OPEN UP WITH LARRY KING Amy and Nick of Karmin, the Youtube turned mainstream music sensation, sat down with Larry King to discuss their love/hate relationship with fame — including the reason for their long engagement and two postponed wedding dates. Nick Noonan and Amy Heidemann open up about their rise to success:…

Lael Summer, Burden to Bear

Lael Summer’s latest release, Burden to Bear is no burden to listen to by any means. It is more like an obligation and if you do not put forth the effort, you are the one missing out. She was born and raised in the heart of NYC and pours everything that was learned from that…

THE BEST LYRICS EVER DEALT

Just as a poker game is only as good as the hands that are dealt, a song about poker is only as good as its lyrics. There are a number of “best gambling songs” lists out there, such as Yahoo!’s 25 Great Gambling Songs or Partypoker’s 10 Greatest Poker and Gambling Songs. But what about…

JINKX MONSOON VIDEO “COFFEE & WINE”

It’s been nearly a year since Jinkx Monsoon, “America’s next drag superstar,” stole America’s heart with her winning turn in RuPaul’s Drag Race (LOGOtv). Today the versatile entertainer has premiered her first music video, for the song “Coffee & Wine” from her upcoming full-length debut, The Inevitable Album (due May 6).   A sexy, tongue-in-cheek…

LITTLE DRAGON SHARES SINGLE “LET GO”

After two knockout performances at Coachella, and premiering “Paris” as Zane Lowe’s “Hottest Record in the World” on BBC Radio 1, Little Dragon is back today to share the third single “Let Go”. “Let Go” is now available as an instant gratification download when the album is pre-ordered on iTunes. Nabuma Rubberband will be in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 23, 2014

SLOTHRUST “ELECTRIC FUNERAL” (BLACK SABBATH COVER) Slothrust continues to garner fans left and right. After two amazing performances for Record Store Day, the band will be hopping on a new adventure with Austin rocker Ben Kweller. Slothrust will be joining Ben Kweller on his Northeast dates as part of their tour in support of their…

JAMIE KNOX NEW SINGLE “FORTUNE”

Brighton, UKbased singersongwriter releases his new single “Fortune”, a contemporary folk track off his upcoming EP, The Moon and I. Already a popular mainstay in the London music scene, Knox and his fourpiece band are best known for fusing contemporary folk music with elements of punk, country and altrock music, as demonstrated in the song…