Month: June 2014

WALDEN DROPS “AIRODIME”

On the verge of a forthcoming North American tour–nineteen year old, Australian DJ and producer Walden drops a new club track “Airodime” via Big Beat Records, arriving to Beatport on June 23rd and all other digital service providers on July 21st. Walden’s first US appearances since Winter Music Conference include west-coast headline sets among a…

JEFFERSON GRIZZARD UNVEILS NEW VIDEO “LEARNING HOW TO LIE”

For many rock acts, a memorable music video is crucial to their development and for building a global fan base.  And with Jefferson Grizzard’s new video for the title track of his latest album, ‘Learning How to Lie,’ the singer/guitarist has certainly accomplished this. For the clip, Grizzard has hooked up with famed director, Matt…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 5, 2014

JACK WHITE DEBUTS “LAZARETTO” MUSIC VIDEO ON VEVO Jack White is pleased to unveil his glass-shattering, rubber-burning new video for “Lazaretto,” the lead single and title track off his new album out June 10 via Third Man Records/Columbia. Watch the Jonas & François directed video on VEVO here: http://smarturl.it/LazarettoVideo. ‘ WIRE: LOUDWIRE PREMIERES ‘WHEN MY…

Shneal, The Prequel

With an unrelenting flow, big bold sounds, and serious themes, The Prequel is Shneal’s latest album filled with powerful beats and the clear intention to ‘bring it’. Opening with ‘Universal’, there’s a darkness to the beginning stages of the album, musing on questions of life and moral choices. It’s grand sounding and engaging the whole…

Andrea Remondini, Non Sequitur

A sprawling, experimental piece running for all of forty four  minutes, Andrea Remondini’s  Non Sequitur is a wonder-filled experience laced with world music influences. There are enormous crossover points to be found along the way, with the Air-like basslines and spooky choral lines, and the underlying straight-rock sensibilities that hold the entire composition together. From…

MONIQUE BRUMBY “SILENT WAR” VIDEO

Iconic Australian singer, songwriter and ARIA award winner, Monique Brumby has announced the release of a new single, Silent War alongside her self-titled, fifth studio album.  Brumby will be hitting the road to celebrate the releases, kick starting in Launceston (Tas) on June 14 and moving through Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Hepburn Springs, Gold Coast, Byron…

KIMBRA VIDEO “90s MUSIC”

Watch Kimbra’s amazing new video for her “90s Music” track, the first song released from The Golden Echo, which comes out at the end of August.  Directed by Justin Francis (Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato), the trippy visual premiered on Just Jared & Skope this morning.   “90s Music” Official Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0yi8D15r7o

OSTRICH RUN VIDEO “EVERYONE PRETENDS”

Alternative indie rockers shake up the OC music scene with new single “Everyone Pretends”, which serves as the prelude for their August EP release. Based in Anaheim, California, best friends Joel Rowland and Mark Pascale have collaborated to form the innovative band, Ostrich Run. “Everyone Pretends” is the debut release from the ambitious duo and…

THE DIRTY GEMS SINGLE “INSOMNIAC”

Band members Raycee (vocals), Ulises (bass), and Cam (synths, backing vocals) attended Hofstra University where they were handpicked by their professor Bob Bowen III to form a jazz combo for course credit, which led to them forming a cover band with the addition of their drummer Jack. They all shared a vision of creating an…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 4, 2014

G.R.L. TODAY RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “UGLY HEART” Described by People Magazine as “the sexy new girl-group,” rising stars G.R.L. step out again on their own today with the release of their soon-to-be-smash hit “Ugly Heart,” following the blockbuster success in their co-starring role on “Wild Wild Love” with Pitbull, a song that is still…

Matthew Schultz ft. Alessia Guarnera, Crazy Heart

Duets are always interesting. It’s about finding two voices that work together to create a sense of chemistry and dynamic, as well as creative tension and blending together. On ‘Crazy Heart’, Matthew Schultz and Alessia Guarnera perform a valiant effort on this R&B schmoozer, with Guarnera’s voice opening the track over a wistful acoustic guitar.…

Joel Havea, Strings and Wood EP

Joel Havea clearly loves the blues, and similarly loves the guitar. Strings And Wood is his latest EP, and it’s all about the guitar, baby. Mini documentary/EP preview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4rijvyBGew Kicking off with ‘Going Gone’, it’s a spunky, folky blues track with flashes of Stevie Wonder. As a three minute pop song, it’s over…

LILI KENDALL VIDEO FOR “MOONLIGHT”

Brisbane indie pop artist Lili Kendall has announced the release of her new single, Moonlight, complemented by a dark, textured film clip that shows maturity well beyond her seventeen years.  Moonlight kicks off a unique project that will see Lili release a new original song each month before dropping her debut full-length album at the…

LUNA AURA NEW SINGLE “RADIO”

Phoenix Indie Pop artist LUNA AURA will has just released “Radio,”  the hypnotizing lead single from her upcoming EP, Luna Aura.   “Radio” is a cosmic dream-pop ballad fused with an underground hip-hop beat, and laden with one of Aura’s best hooks. The chorus is so naturally infectious, and impossible to forget with lyrics like,…

MAUREEN TOTH VIDEO “SOLDIER”

Illuminating and strong is the mesmerizing new single by Los Angeles singer-songwriter Maureen Toth. Produced by guitarist Jim McGorman, (Avril Lavigne, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Branch), “Soldier” marches straight to your frontal lobe as it examines the subtleties of loyalty, determination and idealism, before breaking into a soul-soothing harmonized chorus that transports the mind’s eye to…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 3, 2014

HELLO PHONES “HEY YOU” VIDEO New York based synth pop group hello phones has released their fourth video “Hey You” from their latest release “Future City”, of which Syffal.com says “There is this pure glow about it that makes even the dark edges and jaded soundscapes feel warm and secure. You could sit there all…

ODD FELLOWS REST, THE LAST HOMBRES

TLH features the main members Paul Schmitz on guitar/vocals, Michael Meehan on bass/vocals, Russ Seeger on guitar/vocals, and the added talents of Chris James keys/vocals, and Tom Ryan on drums.  The songs were written by the three member core, and relayed in story form.  When you listen to this release, it’s obvious who their influences…

EUROPE LIVE, ERIC JOHNSON

Texan EJ has always been right at home standing back to back and sharing the stage with other top guitar slingers like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, and everyone on the Experience Hendrix tour.  On occasion, and during solo tours you get to hear Eric sing, which he also does well.  One thing is…

BL_NK SP_C_S VIDEO “MEMORY MAN”

New York based one man project, BL_NK  SP_C_S is set to release his debut album on the fledgling You Records label on the 2nd of June 2014. ‘Memory Man’, recorded with producer Martin Dubka (Aeroplane / Kitsune), features ten tracks including the recent critically acclaimed and BBC 6Music,  XFM and Amazing Radio endorsed download single…

HAVOK NEW VIDEO “CHASING THE EDGE”

Denver thrashers HAVOK have premiered the new video for “Chasing The Edge” from their third full-length album on Candlelight Records, “Unnatural Selection”. Produced by guitarist David Sanchez, mixed by Terry Date (PANTERA, OVERKILL, DEFTONES), and mastered by James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, LAZARUS AD), the album features original artwork from Polish illustrator Rafal Wechterowicz (SLAYER, MASTODON).…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 2, 2014

ERIC ZAYNE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “POISON IVY” Pop-alternative singer Eric Zayne just released his new single, “Poison Ivy” off his mixtape AutobiograMe, out now! Click HERE to listen. AutobiograMe features artists like Matisyahu, Amber Riley from Glee and King Blaise. https://soundcloud.com/ericzayne/poison-ivy?in=ericzayne/sets/autobiograme AUSTRALIA’S LITTLE EARTHQUAKE RELEASE “BRIGHTSIDE” FILM CLIP After debut single “Planets” caught the eyes…

Juliette Jules, Black Crow EP

Opening with the impossible confidence of ‘Johnny Was’, Paris’ own Juliette Jules immediately shows off her abilities as a young singer-songwriter. Perfectly matching sparkling piano and shuffling drums with Jules’ spectacular voice, it’s clear that this is a musician deserving of great things. Sounding like Lana Del Rey with a sense of humour, she carries…

CALL IN: ACE MICHEALS INTERVIEWS EYE’Z – JUNE 3, 2014 @ 1 PM PST

We love to keep our show exciting and interesting. We encourage you to call in regularly and promote your events and give your outstanding insights on all our topics. FIRST SHOW IS ALWAYS FREE. If you provide us with “talking points” via email to beonthebuzz@yahoo.com 24 HOURS in advance we can center the questions on…

DUBSTEPPIN’ FROM SPACE: MEET CONVULSIC

Convlusic may be new to the scene, but he’s already well on his way to becoming well known. He’s already climbing to the top of SoundCloud and social media. His ReverbNation win recently put him on the map and things are just getting started. Here’s more from the dubstep master… Skope: You’ve got a new…