Month: November 2014

Voxmirage, Self-Titled

Wicked stuff. Right off the draw I’m hearing music that reminds me of elements of some fantastic pop/rock/electro bands like Snow Patrol, MGMT…even some R.E.M. thrown in here. This two-piece band is making completely exciting music with intense grooves and fantastic songwriting. And what’s THIS? They’re from my home-away-from-home of Seattle? LOVE IT. Just an…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2014

FRANK PALANGI FREE DOWNLOAD “FALLING TOO” Rock recording artist Frank Palangi from Upstate, New York releases his end of the year rock single for 2014 titled “Falling Too”. Originally written in 2006 on his first demo album, Frank has brought back this single to give it a rock edge and hopes to win over fans…

YAARROHS “WRESTLE” VIDEO

New York native, Los Angeles convert, citizen of the milky way galaxy; Yaarrohs creates Ethereal Electronic Pop music textured with moody vocal layers and intimate storytelling. Produced and directed by Yaarrohs and Matthew F. Smith, the ‘Wrestle’ video channels all the raw emotion and delicacy of her airy vocals into a visual medium. As Yaarrohs…

POLARHEART “LIVEALIE” SINGLE

Hailing from Sydney, Mary Rose and Chris Chidiac are Polarheart. Having played alongside each other in previous projects, the duo began writing together in early 2013. They found a strong chemistry, and a year later Polarheart was born. Their combination of dreamy vocals and abstract soundscapes, now combining elements of garage, trap and RnB, makes…

LITTLE BOOTS UNVEILS NEW TRACKS “HEROINE” AND “PRETTY TOUGH”

With the imminent “Business Pleasure” EP set for release on December 1st, Little Boots rewrites the rules of the pop book once more, seizing control of the reins and travelling further down her own unique path. The infectious tunes and beats are still intact of course, but now Victoria Hesketh has joined forces with esteemed…

STEVIE DEBUT SINGLE ‘COME AROUND’ OUT NOW

No strangers to the Brisbane music scene, the familiar faces of brand new electronic pop duo – Stevie – are Phoebe Imhoff (formerly of Go Violets) and producer Miro Mackie. Combining their respective talents, Stevie is the product of two creative minds meeting in the middle to explore an exciting new direction for both, the…

THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE SHOPPING

You have to admit that there are many kinds of thing that you want to get for your daily appearance. It is easy to get such quality stuffs since you can get it all anywhere. When it comes to appearance, there are many kinds of thing that would be helpful to support your appearance. You…

Sonido – Camino de los Suenos

Having cut his teeth with multiple of stepping stone musical experiences musicians producer/songwriters Sonido featuring Arie Salma (Piano) and Rob Math (Guitar) are turning people’s heads, and ears with his latest 10 track collection entitled “Camino de los Suenos”. Quite simply these two have set his sights on creating a new style of music: a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2014

FRANK VIELE RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “EASY MONEY” Acoustic soul/blues singer/songwriter Frank Viele releases his new single “Easy Money” off of his first full-length album, Fall Your Way, set to release in Spring 2015. With the help of saxophonist Bill Holloman (Chic, Paul Simon, Steve Winwood) and Adrian Tramontano (drums), Tim Palmieri (electric guitar)…

CRUISR VIDEO “ALL OVER”

CRUISR just released an animated music video, honoring iconic films of both past and present. The video is for the title track off their most recent EP, All Over, and through animated clips, the video brings the song’s theme of love/hate relationships to life by remaking legendary movie scenes. Directed by Chris Carboni (Adult Swim)…

MASTER SHORTIE “ELVIS PRESLEY” VIDEO

Brooklyn-by-way-of-South London emcee/hip hop innovator, Master Shortie, continues to make waves with his new video for “Elvis Presley” featuring Skepta. The video, which premiered with Complex, is a catchy blend of trap, EDM, grime and straight forward hip hop with Master Shortie at the top of his game. For “Elvis Presley”, Shortie got an assist…

THE ZEALOTS VIDEO “CHIPS THE FISH”

Quad Cities-based quartet The Zealots have dropped a music video and free download for their aggressive and poignant new track, “Chips the Fish.” The song is an explosion of emotion and passion from one of the fastest growing bands in the music scene. The Zealots, which only formed six month ago, tapped Joey Sturgis (Asking…

APOLLO-M DELIVERS UNLIMITED MUSIC LESSONS TO MUSICIANS FOR $4.95 PER MONTH

LearnToPlayMusic.com’s Netflix-style on-demand content and social media platform, Apollo-M, helps musicians and music educators by giving them all the music lessons, digital tools and networking they need to achieve their music dreams. Apollo-M: On Demand Music Learning Platform: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/apollo-m-on-demand-music-learning-platform What is Apollo-M? Apollo-M is a revolutionary on-demand subscription-based music learning and teaching platform for use…

HOW TO BANG THE DRUM SOFTLY

Musicians often have a tough time finding a place to live. Not only do bands have a reputation for trashing hotel rooms, prospective landlords can easily find reasons to turn down a musician’s rental application. Prospective tenants’ history is usually screened to check for factors such as disruptive behavior. Excessive noise, like that from playing…

Laney Jones Releases “Golden Road” (2013)

Steeped in the traditions of folk, jazz, and rock and roll, Laney Jones mixes a musical cocktail with a vintage flavor that’s all her own. Honing her craft and effortlessly welcoming stage presence in coffeehouses, speakeasies, and concert venues across the United States, this scrappy Americana singer-songwriter is making a name for herself as a…

ITS JUST SAGE VIDEO “ALL I CAN SAY”

  Its Just Sage, (Sage Boatright) is releasing a hot new single and World Premiere of her new video, “All I Can Say”, produced by Andrew Lane and written by Sage Boatright, and directed by Nayip Ramos. Sage is working with and managed by Andrew Lane, multi platinum producer with a client base of over…

NEW ON THE SCENE: FIVE EMERGING RAPPERS YOU NEED TO KNOW

There are talented artists trying to make it in the music industry daily. These men and women can be in any genre of music whether it be country, classical, pop, hip hop and even rap. With more and more emerging artists, it pays to be on the lookout for the best. Here are five new…

Austin Belle

Music is moving. Sometimes it can bring one to tears and other times it can cause one to think more deeply. It can bring about feelings of rage or despondency and it can strip layers off your armor, casting you closer to the matters of the heart. And then there are times when music is…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2014

BEYONCE “7/11” VIDEO HERE Today, Beyoncé releases BEYONCÉ Platinum Edition Box SET worldwide. The 2 CD/2 DVD limited edition package includes two brand new songs, “7/11” and “Ring Off” plus four new remixes with some superstar collaborators. The original, critically acclaimed self-titled visual album, featuring 14 songs and 17 videos, is also included. The special…

FAITH EVANS TO RELEASE ‘SCANDAL’ THEMED VIDEO FOR SINGLE “FRAGILE”

In addition to her Incomparable album out today, Faith Evans will deliver a third video for “Fragile” a soulful pop track which features a sample of the classic song “California Dreamin.’” The video which uses a “Scandal” like story-line finds Evans as First Lady in a White House replica with a cheating husband as President.…

THE GREAT WORK NEW VIDEO “MEDICATE THE BABIES AWAKE”

THE GREAT WORK have just released their new single titled “Medicate the Babies Awake,” the first in a series of singles that will be brought to life in the next several weeks. The heavy-hitting track indulges in intricate guitars and standout vocals, making a song that will appeal to the masses. THE GREAT WORK is…

VALISE SHARE VIDEO FOR “DON’T FORGET ME”

Dallas, TX’s Valise is pleased to share their cinematic endeavor for their latest single, “Don’t Forget Me.” The indie-pop track will be available on Young Bloomer, their debut full-length on February 24, 2015. The collection of eleven songs is the collaborative process of over eighteen weeks recording at The Vanguard Room in Lakeland, FL with…

DONORA “TAKE MY HEART” VIDEO

Jake Hanner met the future lead singer of his band a few hours after she was born. He was disappointed she was a girl and cried. Eighteen years later, Jake got over it, and he and sister Casey decided to start a band. “We didn’t grow up listening to a lot of the same music,”…

HOW TO AVOID WASTING ELECTRICITY AND LOWER YOUR BILLS

Energy bills are one of the largest monthly expenses for any household. And with cooler weather ahead, energy costs are expected to rise. To combat this new expense, Wisebread has complied a list of ways you might be inflating your energy bill without even realizing it. Take a look at these five tricks that may…

7 GREAT MUSIC FESTIVALS IN THE USA

Are you ready to rock? Here are seven music festivals that rank right up there with Donauinselfest, and you don’t even need to leave the country to enjoy them. 1. Warped Tour Held every year in different cities, the Warped Tour is one of the most popular in America. It attracts all ages, genders and…

AUDIO CABLES THAT MAKE YOUR SOUND STAND OUT

High quality cables can make all the difference when it comes to sound. In fact, many audio enthusiasts argue that the quality of the cable is just as important as the equipment they are connecting to. If you want high performance audio, buying budget cables can be a huge mistake. Fortunately for music lovers, it’s…

PREMIERE: LIZ KENNEDY “HOW WAS YOUR LIFE” VIDEO

It’s been said that most people go to their graves with their best music still inside of them. Liz Kennedy, a Bay Area singer-songwriter with a true “force of nature” voice, is in the enviable position of having the sage wisdom and life experience to delve into the deepest darkest chasms of her soul and…

EIGHT THINGS EVERY ENGINEERING MAJOR IS TIRED OF HEARING

As you enter your secondary education, you may notice people tend to judge others based on their college major. Often it can describe a bit about their personality and how they plan to spend the next four years. And while all stereotypes are based in some fact, it can get annoying to be bunched where…

Lanie Flowers – Live in NYC

Who doesn’t like Singer-Songwriter music? Who doesn’t like a good live album? I’d all hands go up in the air. I mean, while Singer-Songwriter, which by the way kind of emerged in the late 60’s and 70’s with the arrival of artists like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jim Croce and Billy Joel they…

JIMMY BARNES, Hindsight

The release of this CD celebrates the Australian’s 30 years as a solo artist, and 15th studio release. The artist was formerly with the band Cold Chisel. This release features an ensemble of friends and associates including Steven Van Zandt, Joe Bonamassa, Jon Stevens, Jonathan Cain, Neil Schon, The Living End, Diesel, Baby Animals, Tina…

Heart, Heart and Friends – Home for the Holidays

Heart is without a doubt one of the most successful bands in rock ‘n’ roll music history. The Wilson sisters have cemented a name for themselves in an industry that, as a general consensus, is perceived by many to be an all-boys club. By the time Heart’s debut album “Dreamboat Annie” was released in ’76,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2014

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE’S “CALL YA MOMMA” Fresh off the success of his recently released album, Single Mothers, Justin Townes Earle announced the companion album Absent Fathers to be released January 13, 2015. Also comprised of 10 tracks, Absent Fathers was recorded alongside Single Mothers as a double album, but as Justin began to sequence it,…

RHIANNON POSTS 2 NEW SINGLES

Rhiannon Giddens, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founding member of Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, makes her solo recording debut with Tomorrow Is My Turn, due out February 10 on Nonesuch Records (vinyl to come March 3). The album was produced by T Bone Burnett and is available to pre-order with an instant download of the…

THE MOON BABY & WISE BLOOD SHARE URALLPOOR.US

Pittsburgh has a new queen and she goes by the moon baby. On November 25th she will drop her debut EP entitled ‘Urallpoor.us’ which sees her collaborating with local producer Wise Blood on four of the six tracks. “Urallpoor.us is lyrically sacred and musically profane, giving voice to my relationship with my hometown of Pittsburgh,…

KINA GRANNIS VIDEO “WRITE IT IN THE SKY” RMX

Social media powerhouses Kina Grannis (Singer/Songwriter, 1million+YouTube Subscribers) and Wong Fu Productions (Filmmakers, 2million+ YouTube Subscribers) have teamed up for a brand new futuristic music video for a special remix track that Grannis recently released called “Write It in The Sky” (Ken Loi Remix). The remix was created through a project called The Mobile Mix,…

DEAD BOUQUET “NOBODY’S SKY” VIDEO

Dead Bouquet announce the release of their debut album As Far As I Know, produced by Paul Kimble (Grant Lee Buffalo), which has officially come out on the 27th of October by the Italian label Seahorse Recordings. After all, Autumn is a key season for this collection of songs. Beyond having recorded, mixed and being…

WANT FREE EXPOSURE FOR YOUR YOUTUBE VIDEO?!

We’re sharing the news again about Steve Ryan helping other fellow artists. He has a playlist on his popular Youtube Channel dedicated just to supporting other Artists and Channels. Plus, when videos are added to the playlist, it automatically gets tweeted to his HUGE Twitter following. This is basically a no-brainer. If you are an…

Strength and Kindness – “Somebody’ Else’s Nightmare” (2014)

Strength and Kindness is a Jazz Project based out of San Francisco. This latest CD entitled ““Somebody’ Else’s Nightmare” (2014) is a powerful and eclectic album tells the story of a gifted player/composer with beautiful melodies, a smooth playing style, that is emotional and at times very refined sonic feel. I am talking about the…

ARTIST PR: GET YOUR MUSIC HEARD

Artist PR is a web based service with all the right tools in place to help launch unsigned artists into the industrial machine, as a leading one stop service for all publicity and other crucial avenues to get artists exposed around the globe. Once you sign up by submitting your music, they take it from…