Month: September 2014

MARINI LASH REVIEWS

An eyelash serum or conditioner provides impetus to the eyelash growth process and conditions the lashes, making them soft, lustrous and curly. However, choosing from the available range of eyelash enhancing serum and conditioners could prove to be a challenge task, unless you know enough about these formulations. If you are seeking permanent enhancement for…

BUYING ICONIC BAGS FOR CHEAP

What makes a piece of work stand out and mark its presence as an iconic item is the timeless element attached to it. The remark by the happening and natty Yves Saint Laurent- “Fashions fade, style is eternal”, stands so true! We see the fashion trends coming and fading away with the blink of an…

DETOXIFICATION FOR A HEALTHIER YOU

Researches reveal that there is a high level of toxicity in the environment we live in. Toxins enter our body through water, air and junk foods. Getting rid of toxins, which cause a number of health hazards, especially in the industrialized countries, is very important. There are many ways to cleanse the body from toxins.…

UPCOMING ROLLING STONES CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA

There will always be a music fan out there ready to jump into a comeback concert. We’re talking about the ever so famous Rolling Stones, who have been known for hit singles like “It’s All Over Now” and “Heart of Stone”. Consisting of a charismatic team of pop prodigies, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie…

LAP OF LUXURY: FIVE UNBELIEVABLE CELEBRITY HOMES

For many celebrities with significant earnings, having a lavish home is pretty much expected. After all, when you get paid a lot for what you do, you probably want to invest those earnings into something grand and imaginative. Mansions are commonly associated with the rich and famous, and here are five unbelievable celebrity homes. Jerry…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

VICKY CHOW NEW ALBUM TRAILER Surface Image is a stunning marriage of Perich’s inspired electronic aesthetic and Chow’s nuanced yet fiercely virtuosic playing. It’s a landmark release for Perich, being his first major release focusing solely on his work, as well as his first large-scale piano composition. Chow’s dynamic performance is swept up in a…

ROB GARZA NEW SINGLE FEAT VASUDA SHARMA

Following his incredible DJ sets at Burning Man and the season finale of his U.R. ART festival series in Los Angeles, the ever innovative Rob Garza shares a free track. In Rob’s own words…”During my travels in Mumbai last year, a Andrew Mackay from Bombay Dub Orchestra connected me with vocalist Vasuda Sharma for a…

HAPPY DIVING POST “SAD PLANET”

Listening to San Francisco Bay Area’s Happy Diving it’s hard to believe that they’ve only been together since 2013. A year ago, friends Matt Berry, Samuelito Cruz, Mikey Rivera, and Matt Yankovitz decided to form a band after previous projects fell apart. Since then they’ve been busy making music that fans of Tony Molina, Connecticut’s…

Modest Midget, CRYSIS

Modest Midget’s “CRYSIS” is an impossible album to pin down. Ranging from sweet acoustic pieces to fluid progressive rock jams “CRYSIS” brings together disparate genres into a coherent and highly enjoyable whole. A sense of play is prominently displayed throughout the album. Elements of it recall the best of 70s progressive rock from the guitar…

SONICBIDS A2W SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2014 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)

Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s. Vices I Admire https://www.sonicbids.com/band/vices-i-admire/ Skope: How long…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

ANGUS & JULIA RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “GRIZZLY BEAR” Australian duo Angus & Julia Stone released their highly anticipated full-length album “Angus & Julia Stone” on August 1st via American Recordings. The Rick Rubin produced full-length, which has already hit #1 in France, New Zealand, Switzerland and Australia, is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify…

SON LUX REVEALS VIDEO FOR “LOST IT TO TRYING (MOUTHS ONLY LYING)”

Today, Son Lux is sharing its new video for “Lost It To Trying (Mouths Only Lying)” off its recent Alternate Worlds EP, out now via Joyful Noise Recordings. Director Imogen Murphy noted that “the lush musical production and beautifully layered melody merited an intense narrative. The song is full of melancholy emotion so the treatment…

FEMME TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE & EP “HIGH” THIS FALL

Hot on the heels of her highly-infectious debut “Fever Boy”, and her North American tour announcement (supporting Charli XCX alongside Elliphant), FEMME returns with a new alt.pop gem titled “High”, the new single from the British artist, due out in North America this October. Described as “a one-woman powerhouse” by Radio One DJ Annie Mac,…

ALPHA MAID “BODY CHORES” SINGLE

London three piece ‘Alpha Maid’ merge angular grunge & dominant grooves with raw sample heavy electronics. An explorational genre hybrid based around repetition, rhythms & punk vocals. Quoting Radiohead, Micachu & The Shapes, Tune Yards, Deerhoof, Bjork and Nirvana as prominent influencers Alpha Maid’s ‘Body Chores’ is a prime example of a band without restriction.…

The Pete V Project, Come on Baby (Come on Over) ft. Reece Bahia

Marie Virginie Pierre has a new single, Come on Baby (Come on Over) released on her new record label, Pierreplay Records. It was produced and written by Marie, featuring the amazing talent, Reece Bahia. This poppy number displays Marie’s versatility and the plethora of talent known as the Pete V Project. Reece Bahia executes the…

Lions Named Leo, A Crisis In Conscientiousness

Lions Named Leo is a band from Bakersfield, CA. Their latest release, A Crisis in Conscientiousness not only is a clever title, as is the name of their band, but is awesome quality with a full on, positive vibe of hard core energy. Listen – http://lionsnamedleo.bandcamp.com/releases Wow, very rarely does any band leave this writer…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

NOOCH SINGLE FEAT PAUL WALL Check out Nooch’s “How Real” featuring Houston legend Paul Wall. “How Reel” serves as the first single of Nooch’s upcoming project Sophomore Slump, available October 1st. The single also serves as the kick off for Oy Boyz Records’ #OneWayWednesdays campaign. Every Wednesday from now to the end of October there…

THE COURTESANS ALBUM NEWS AND PREVIEW TRACK ‘LULLABY’

Borne through a collective desire for creative performance and exquisite, edgy music, The Courtesans’ debut album ‘1917’ is a shape-shifting collection of works drawing influence from metal, electro-pop and the far reaches of dubstep. The band settled into the studio in late 2013 to make permanent their library collection of cinematic tracks, taking inspiration from…

NICO & VINZ’ ‘BLACK STAR ELEPHANT’ MOVES TO OCTOBER 14TH + NEW SINGLE

Nico & Vinz’ debut album Black Star Elephant will now be released on October 14th to include their next single “In Your Arms”. Black Star Elephant is currently available for pre-order at http://smarturl.it/BSEPO. First launched on YouTube in October of 2013 when the group was still going by Envy, “In Your Arms” has received almost…

TREBUCHET NEW VIDEO “THE END”

Check out “The End”, the new video from Petaluma, CA indie folk-rockers Trebuchet here. For the clip, the band enlisted Jim Agius (director) and Tim Rose (director of photography) of Dogfilm, a collective that produces short films and music videos in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dogfilm also released a music video for Trebuchet’s “Lay…

SUMMER SONGS: WHAT MUSIC FESTIVALS HIT BIG THIS YEAR

For decades, attending music festivals has been one of the best ways to cap of a great summer. This year, the crowds saw the emergence of Prince, the reunion of Outkast, and 2014 Emmy nominee Bruno Mars’ electrifying performance. Every year, most of these highly anticipated jam fests are packed with new and seasoned festival…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

NICK MONACO POSTS NEW ALBUM As he leans forward to get a closer view of the stage, he applies a thick, seductive layer of lipstick on his moist, sultry pout. Nick Monaco is now in character, the jumpsuit and pimp hat providing a comforting layer of confidence as he prepares to step out on stage…

ANDREW COUSINS “EXCUSE ME MISTER”

Andy C is a born entertainer with an energy that is infectious. His ability to express real life experiences through his music leaves listeners captivated and inspired. His sound is earthy and honest. Audiences are instantly connected to his lyrics as he tells stories of growing up, family and love. Andy’s father Neville introduced him…

DEJA MAE VIDEO “WICKED GAMES”

Creating a captivating presence through her hypnotic vocals, merged with electric beats that enclose you; the LA indie duo, Deja Mae and Eric Wright have returned with their own rendition of The Weeknd’s, “Wicked Games”. The duo’s rendition is now available on SoundCloud as a free download and they have just released the music video…

MIGHTY OAKS SIGN TO ASTRALWERKS AND RELEASE NEW SINGLE “BROTHER”

Continuing its legacy of signing pioneering artists across genres and geography, Astralwerks announces its newest signing MIGHTY OAKS with the debut single “Brother” out today and the upcoming “Brother” EP out October 7th. A full-length album is set for release in the US in 2015. The Berlin-based trio of international musicians – Ian Hooper (US),…

DAVID LYNCH & PETER IVERS “IN HEAVEN”

David Lynch’s Eraserhead rests firmly at the top of that canon of American underground culture for which there is no genre. A staple of the dark underbelly of popular cinema that was originally only viewable at arthouse screenings or on the Midnight Movie circuit, Eraserhead is a truly unadulterated offering; and much of its sensation…

Les Fradkin & Michael Brown, “As Eagles Fly In The Night”

Les Fradkin & Michael Brown are soaring high with their latest release titled “As Eagles Fly In The Night”. The duo performs this song as a complete instrumental with Pop/Rock/Classical elements hitting you all at once. The overall sound is quite appealing and the recording is very clean ‘n’ crisp. Both members have rich musical…

Catalina Shortwave, “Repeater

Indeed many feel solid musicianship is a dying art form in music as Power Pop and Rap dominate the airwaves with music that is for the most part – well not very real. But regardless of how you feel about Pop, or even Rap strong musicianship has remained strong and resultant over the years primarily…

PREMIERE: FLAUNT VIDEO FOR “CODON (DIPPED IN ECSTASY)”

Flaunt is an act that can be hard to pin down. Taking its inspiration from all different waves of music, Flaunt explores various landscapes on its album CODON with hints of indie rock, dub, house, ambient and experimental sounds all rolled into one trippy experience. This is not music for the easy-listening crowd as it…

ThaGataNegrra, Gata City

ThaGataNegrra sounds neon. Akin to FKA Twig’s nuanced compositions ThaGataNegrra’s are nimble bright and remarkably catchy. Rhythmically “Gata City” never stops. With an endless amount of kinetic energy the songs blast forward. Plenty of cat references are thrown throughout the album which fits neatly with the overall playful feel of the album. Melody and rhythm…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO WAZE & ODYSSEY VS. R.KELLY’S “BUMP & GRIND 2014” Producer/DJ’s Waze & Odyssey announce tour dates in the US, UK and Europe. The tour will start on September 19th in Denver, CO and culminate in Paris, France on November 21st. Additionally the group released their first single, Waze and Odyssey vs.…

EVERPRESENT “IN MY VEINS” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Everpresent is Matthew Cahoon, a unique vocalist, keyboardist, percussionist, and composer. Everpresent was created in January of 2002 to bring a unique blend of dark pop and alternative electronica the current musical landscape. The timeline has been an interesting evolution of musical experimentation combined with a certain degree of commercial appeal, diving into the dance…

FALL OUT BOY RELEASE NEW SINGLE “CENTURIES”

Said Pete Wentz: “We never had a plan to jump right back into it after the whirlwind year we’ve had…but sometimes the song calls you. We started writing “Centuries” while we were on tour. Traveling the world for the last year we have seen, and been a part of, the landscape and fabric of music…

COURTNEY J. RELEASES ” LIT” LYRIC VIDEO

Indie Recording and Entertainment Artist “Courtney J.” has released “LIT”. It is the first track released off of her forthcoming mixtape. The track includes a unique melodic trap sound which is married perfectly to her ambient and mystical vocal style. The Lyric video, shot and directed by both Courtney J. and 6ChamberProductions captures a dreamy,…

STOLI IS PROUD TO PRESENT A MESSAGE FROM ALVIN HARRISON

Many of you Skope subscribers/readers are from nations all over the globe. I am sure at first glance, you might think, this guy is focusing on American problems which do not effect me. Well, whether you like it or not, and for better or worse, America’s problems and issues have a way of affecting everyone’s…

Late Cambrian, Peach

3 piece rock band Late Cambrian just released their latest CD entitled “Peach” (2014). This 13 Track offering captures the energy and foundations of this band. Songs such as “Ryan Gosling”, “The Label Needed a Single” and “The Wolf” have off the hook vocals, thumpy beats, crunchy guitar, and heavy bass lines that will make…

MAKING THE BIG LEAGUES: BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE WORLD CUP

This year’s World Cup created some new stars for the world of soccer to recognize. While most were already well known in their home countries, the global stage provided by the World Cup shed light on just how good these players are, and what they bring to the team. James Rodriguez The aggressive midfielder from…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

MIDNIGHT RΞD HEADLINING THE SOCIAL SLAM SELFIE AWARDS Edgy boy-band, MIDNIGHT RΞD will be taking the stage to headline the Social Slam Selfie Awards on October 4th, 2014 after finishing their headlining tour in Spain. “Spain was amazing! Now it’s time to tear up LA for the Social Slam Selfie Awards,” states Colton Rudloff. Midnight…

WILL DAILEY VIDEO “SUNKEN SHIP”

Boston’s Will Dailey hit a career milestone with new album National Throat that debuted in the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. National Throat, inspired by a souring relationship with Will’s former business partner, is Dailey’s first release in seven years without a major label and the first charting position of Will’s career. Dailey…

NETA TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SILLY LIFE”

NETA is the new project from producer/guitarist Neta Weisman with his new album “Heroes In A Tale” due out in 2014. The album is preceded by the single “Silly Life” in September. Neta grew up playing with the likes of Rami Fortis and Berry Saharov touring Europe in the 80’s and early 90’s as well…