Month: September 2014

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

EX HEX ALBUM STREAM The wait is over! Ex Hex Rips is streaming in its entirety now at NPR Music. Listen & share the stream. The album will be in stores on October 7 and the Merge pre-order includes an exclusive t-shirt. NPR Music writes, “There’s enough energy on Rips to fuel a small country,…

RED DISTRIBUTION LAUNCHES TEN BANDS ONE CAUSE

RED Distribution launches Ten Bands One Cause, a new retail initiative in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Ten bands have joined forces to reissue ten titles today, September 30 on pink vinyl for the cause which is sponsoring Gilda’s Club NYC. Limited edition copies of pink vinyl from Against Me!, Courtney…

ILYA RELEASE TWO BRAND NEW SINGLES

ILYA’s lush soundscapes, haunting vocals, and beautifully brooding beats have garnered praise from SOUNDDIEGO (“One of San Diego’s premier post-rock bands, “), Citybeat (“In its best moments approximating the house band at a haunted manor”) and the A.V. Club (“The proof is in the album’s melancholy pace, introspective darkness, and rich, orchestral atmosphere—not to mention…

MIGHTY MYSTIC VIDEO “HAPPY”

MIGHTY MYSTIC is considered as one of the new leaders in the thriving U.S Reggae scene, his brand of “HARD ROOTS” reggae has proven to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. MIGHTY MYSTIC’S latest single titled “Happy” is already creating…

LORDE UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “YELLOW FLICKER BEAT”

Today multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Lorde unveiled her new single “Yellow Flicker Beat”, the lead song from the soundtrack to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. The single is available now on iTunes and Spotify and will be on all digital retailers tomorrow. The highly anticipated single offers an intriguing glimpse into what…

AVERSIONS CROWN NEW ALBUM + LYRIC VIDEO

Six-headed death machine AVERSIONS CROWN will unleash their Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut this November! Tyrant will be released on November 14 (Australia/Europe), November 17 (U.K.), and November 24 (North America) in digital and physical formats. Pre-order your copy from this location. Tyrant, the follow-up to the band’s 2011 debut Servitude, was created in the oppressive…

Mike Vinson, Remembering Who I Am

Mike Vinson is a musician that plays for the love of the music. He always tackles a project with the intention of what is best for the song. He has built a career playing in several bands for others and decided to put his own stuff out in the world with his latest project, Remembering…

CAMP MASTER: TIPS EVERY BACKPACKER NEEDS TO KNOW

Around the world, there are still vast areas of wilderness for backpackers and campers to explore and enjoy. Getting up close and personal with nature can be an exciting and relaxing adventure with a little pre-planning and homework. Where to Go Choosing an area to backpack into will largely depend on your degree of experience…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

FAR EAST MOVEMENT RECRUIT LES TWINS FOR “BANG IT TO THE CURB” The Les Twins featured video is set during a late night security detail of a haunted building. During a solo patrol, a security officer jams out to “Bang It To the Curb” and awakens a ghost who cannot resist the club banger. The…

NATALIE MCCOOL REVEALS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘DIG IT OUT’

Natalie McCool, one of the most well respected singer-songwriters to emerge recently, has announced the upcoming release of her second single this year. ‘Dig It Out’ will surely build upon the plaudits and momentum that previous single ‘Wind Blows Harder’ cultivated, which garnered praise from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, Clash, NME,…

LISA MITCHELL NEW SONG “WAH HA”

Quickly scrawled on the back of a receipt during a summer break with her family, ‘Wah Ha’ began as a rebellion against the pressure to always feel ‘OK’. “When I play Wah Ha to people, I notice a certain kind of lightness fills the room. The lyric takes some weight off my shoulders. Even with…

HOBART OCEAN STAYS CONNECTED WITH EXCITING NEW iPHONE AND GOOGLE PLAY APPS

As Top 40 stations around the country start adding their infectious debut single “Another Heartbreak” to their playlists, Hobart Ocean (www.hobartocean.com) is staying connected with their burgeoning fan base with the release of dynamic, multi-faceted new iPhone and Google Play Apps. The highly functional, sleekly designed free apps feature the latest news, audio music tracks…

THE SAN DIEGO MUSIC THING

San Diego continues to put itself forward as a premier destination for annual music conferences. Produced by the San Diego Music Foundation since 2008, the San Diego Music Thing offers a two- day music and media festival for industry insiders and music aficionados alike. An Inside Look at the Music Industry The conference, attended by…

USING SALESFORCE TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESS

Organizations invest in Salesforce release to improve efficiency and performance. They always need to do this using the least resources. As a salesforce developer, you should realize the importance of offering salesforce solutions to clients that are simple to use and allow them to access data online as well as offline. As an organization, you…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

THE RABID WHOLE POST WHOLE EP Toronto based Alternative Rock band The Rabid Whole have released their highly anticipated “Problems” EP, available for streaming on their SoundCloud. The Rabid Whole will be touring in support of the “Problems” EP with Cyanotic on the Terminatour this fall. THE DOUGH ROLLER LIVE IN CAMBRIDGE, MA Their new…

NEON HITCH VIDEO “WANNABE”

The magical Neon Hitch is an eclectic British-born pop singer-songwriter who beams playfulness, femininity, and mystique. Her true life story is more vivid than most people’s fantasies — as a child growing up on a bus in the English countryside she traveled as a trapeze artist and circus performer before turning her love of poetry…

DEFEAT THE LOW VIDEO “AURORA AVE”

Portland five-piece, Defeat The Low, is pleased to release their debut video for their song, “Aurora Ave.” The song comes from the the band’s forthcoming debut album, A Nervous Smile, out this November 18th via Rise Records. The band will also hit the road this November 14th, on the Rise Records Tour with Dance Gavin…

MUSIC FROM THE LEAST EXPECTED

Whether you’re planning a party or a corporate event, hitting on the ideas that will make it not only memorable but also enjoyable for your guests or attendees can be a headache. Getting the venue, the decor and especially the menu right will be high on your list of considerations, and can take months of…

FROM RUSSIA WITH TALENT: ACTOR/SINGER SERGE DIDENKO

In today’s acting and music industries it is becoming more saturated with “wannabes” and cheap imitations. Most of these recent phenomenon is due to the advancement of the technology. Nowadays almost anyone with a laptop and minimal tech knowledge can release music or develop a film. Yet there are those who have a vision and…

The Voices of Terror, Rock-Rap Dynasty

The Voices of Terror creates a frantic assault on the senses with Rock-Rap Dynasty. With a hyperactive approach matched with an ominous aggressive tone the album manages to create something equal parts compelling and disturbing. Completely relentless the energy keeps up for the duration of the album. Such consistency is stunning as is the remarkable…

US ARMY RECRUITS MUSICIANS TO SERVE

As part of a new pilot program, the U.S. Army has partnered with Music for All (MFA)/Bands of America to educate young musicians, band directors, educators, parents and others about the unique opportunities to serve in the Army. Through the partnership, the Army will support nine championship events across the country this marching band season,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

NEW ALBUM BY GHOSTRAIN Ghostrain’s album, “Eulogy for the Living” is their second and first on the Backyard Records label. Ghostrain formed in the late 80’s and for two years toured across the southeast in a beat up Ford van. In 1989 Ghostrain recorded a six song demo at John Keane’s studio in Athens, GA…

THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC VIDEO “OLD PIANO”

Montreal alt, folk-pop quintet, The Franklin Electric re-released their powerful debut album This Is How I Let You Down on May 6, 2014 via Montreal-based indie label, Indica Records (Half Moon Run, Phantogram). Over the course of the summer, The Franklin Electric played some of the most impressive festivals in the Eastern part of Canada…

CHRIS MALINCHAK “HAPPINESS” FEAT MNEK

“Happiness” featuring MNEK follows the success of Malinchak’s recent singles “Stranger,” “If U Got It” and the UK No.2 hit “So Good To Me,” the latter topping 25 million views on YouTube, dominating the dance floor and radio, and moving Adele to describe it as “beautiful.” Immediacy is synonymous with Malinchak, who likes to share…

1WAYTKT “TAKE ME HOME”

1Way TKT (J. Glaze and DJ U-Kno) are a group of musicians, producers, and DJ’s based out of New York City. They have performed with artists in all genres of music including LMFAO, Nas, Kid Cudi, Talib Kweli and others, as well as produced records for major Billboard artists like Outasight, Young Money, Wu-Tang Clan,…

GABI NEW SINGLE “KOO KOO”

Koo Koo is the first offering from GABI (neé Gabrielle Herbst) on Software. Gabrielle’s formal training began at an early age, studying Balinese dance and gamelan in Indonesia while learning both the clarinet and piano. Herbst continued her training at Bard College where she studied voice and composition under the tutelage of Joan Tower, Zeena…

BOSTON BASED USTRENDY TO REVOLUTIONIZE FASHION

A Boston-based fashion company, UsTrendy, www.ustrendy.com (home to 20,000 fashion designers and boutiques) is facilitating a revolutionary process through its website, to help democratize a sometimes top-down fashion industry. At the site, aspiring fashion designers can upload their designs for other users to view. Those users vote for their favorites, and the top-rated clothing is…

Alvin Harrison, The 99

The 99’s self-titled debut is political pop done right. Lyrically the songs are subversive. Instrumentally the songs have a glorious sheen to them that gives them an almost jazz-fusion kind of sound. When the subversion is put alongside these rather luscious sounds the result is something that truly engages. Each song reinforces the general theme…

Cara Smith, Off I Go

With her unique blend of country and blues, Cara Smith’s Off I Go is a collection of feel good tunes to get lost in. https://carasmith.bandcamp.com/releases ‘Gonna Get Up’ set the tone from the start with its upbeat, cheery country vibe. The rhythm shuffles along as Cara Smith’s vocal struts confidently through the track’s mix. There’s…

PREMIERE: KWANZA JONES “TURN IT UP” VIDEO

“Turn It Up” is a standout cut from Supercharged, a set of gleaming, high-energy club music by the effortlessly charismatic Kwanza Jones . Those who know Jones only from her soulful Naked series of albums should prepare themselves for an enthusiastic plunge into wonderfully dizzy electronic pop. Supercharged applies those talents to modern music with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

BETTE MIDLER TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM Multiple Grammy Award®-winning singer and legendary performer Bette Midler returns to the studio to release ‘It’s The Girls!’, a stunning new album that pays tribute to girl groups through the ages. ‘It’s The Girls!’ is a jaunty and celebratory collection of some of the greatest harmonies performed by…

INVISIBLE FAMILIARS PREMIERE “DIGGER’S INVITATION”

New York trio, Invisible Familiars, led by songwriter Jared Samuel, released their debut 7″ single, “Clever Devil”, in June on the Other Music Recording Co. – purchase here. Stereogum called the A-side, “T. Rex in a funhouse of horrors,” advising you to, “let it cast a spell on you.” Today the band has offered a…

UNI-V-SOL FEAT NOTTZ “SUSHI”

As the hook suggests, “Sushi” is a raw cold bar! A song made by emcee’s for emcees. Uni-V-Sol explains how the collaboration came to fruition “The song “Sushi” is my bid to be known as one of Hip Hop’s best emcees out today. Getting Nottz to produce the track just seemed like the natural thing…

KIT “YOUR GHOST” VIDEO

Kit Walters is an American recording artist, songwriter, and producer. At the age of 18, already the dynamic frontman for the progressive metal band Scapegoat, he began producing and recording fellow label mates with Tragic Hero Records. With an instinct for memorable hooks, Kit has created numerous fan favorites and bestsellers with artists such as…

AFFIANCE NEW VIDEO “FIRE”

Cleveland, OH metal band Affiance has released its third full length studio album “Blackout” today via Bullet Tooth. The CD was produced by Carson Slovak (August Burns Red and Texas In July) at Atrium Audio and consists of 10 tracks, ranging from songs about political imbalance (“Darkest”, “In Justice” “Monuments Fall”) to emotionally charged anthems…

BRINGING ARTISTS AND FANS TOGETHER: A LESSON FROM MOBY

When you think of bittorrent software, what do you think of? Illegal music downloading, right? It’s understandable. Napster impregnated this image in our minds. But, torrent sites have grown up since then. Sure, there are some out there that don’t believe in intellectual property, but most of the downloads in 2013 were completely legal. How…

HIDDEN VENUES: BEST VENUES YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARD ABOUT

Not only do smaller venues boast unique locations off the beaten track, they also have more affordable entrance fees, intimate stage shows and a better sound quality than large music venues. Masked by their day-time appearance, hidden away down city back streets and tucked up in attics, hidden gig venues offer the perfect chance to…

STOLI LEARNS SOME GREAT MARRIAGE ADVICE FROM GIGGLING WHILE WALKING

Hello to all Skope lovers out there, so nice to see you again. There is so much exciting things going on in the world besides war, Ebola, poverty, so lets try and focus on that for a moment. In music news, Splice, a cloud-based platform for music creation, collaboration and sharing announced it has raised…

Americans UK, Hostile Takeover

Opening with ‘Lights Out In Zap City’, the sound of Americans UK is immediately set as punchy and futuristic with its fluttering synth and twanging guitars. Listen: http://americans-uk.com/album/hostile-takeover Americans UK – Hostile TakeoverAs the vocal comes in, at first it’s something of a surprise – the tone is so deep and serious sounding that it…

THE MUSIC YOU GREW UP WITH

Have you ever paused to wonder what happened to half the bands you used to listen to back in the 80’s? Remember when your mom told you to turn down that noise? If the Internet was up and running full swing back then, she probably would have been online searching for a trash can to…