NEW VIDEO BY ZION I “Hip-hop is a tool to empower us, not to limit us and put us back into whatever our oppressor wants us to be,” states Zumbi. The Sun, Moon, and Stars EP perfectly encapsulates this idea, with tracks that reflect upon the growing climate of unrest in the wake of fallen…
Month: February 2015
PIZICATO: DIGITAL DONATION FOR MUSICIANS
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Digital donation platform, PIZICATO, launched today and is transforming the way fans can support their favorite musicians. This technology allows the fans to have a direct impact on how an artist is compensated, effectively plucking their own strings, disrupting the status quo and changing the model of the current music industry. From small town garage…
DIAMANTE “DIRTY BLONDE”
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Billboard charting teen rocker chick Diamante has unveiled her second single “Dirty Blonde” from her upcoming Dirty Blonde EP, out April 7. “Dirty Blonde” is the follow up single to “Bite Your Kiss”, which peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Hot Singles chart in 2014. Dirty Blonde EP is now available for pre-order on iTunes. The…
RYAN CABRERA “HOUSE ON FIRE”
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Sure, the platinum-selling singer and songwriter is the architect behind ubiquitous smashes such as “On the Way Down”, “True”, and “Shine On” as well as albums including 2004’s Take It All Away, which hit #8 on the Billboard Top 200, You Stand Watching [2005], and The Moon Underwater [2008]. However, you’ll get to know Ryan…
Nikki W – Sad Generation
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Don’t think for a single moment that I don’t appreciate just how lucky I am…I do…constantly. I’ve had the good fortune to discover some really excellent music as of late; but even I don’t know if I can pinpoint something I’ve heard that I’ve loved as much as I do the new EP Sad Generation…
5 TIPS TO CUT DOWN ON YOUR GROCERY BILL
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There are several ways to reduce how much you spend on food without compromising on the quality of food that you eat. Find some tips below on how you could cut costs on your grocery bill: 1. Avoid fast foods and pre-packaged meals A change of mindset is important. Think planning, value for money, cook…
THE WEATHER MACHINE NEW VIDEO
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The Weather Machine began in earnest when singer Slater Smith and guitarist Colin Robson met at an open-mic in Pacific City, OR, March of 2012. The two decided to team up to record Smith’s songs at Robson’s then brand new studio, Kiwanda Sound Recordings. Cellist Matthew Cartmill and drummer Tanner Smith (Slater’s brother) joined on…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2015
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IDES OF GEMINI TOUR DATES West Coast atmospheric sound conjurors, IDES OF GEMINI, will bring their sonic rituals to the stage this Spring supporting indie folk rock trio, Mountain Goats. Slated to commence on April 2nd, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, the journey will coil its way through seventeen cities coming to a close April 23rd,…
SABINA NEW SINGLE “I WISH”
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Indie pop vocalist Sabina announces the release of her new single “I Wish,” the title track off her upcoming debut EP set to be released in March 2015. With her soulful vocals and earthy sound Sabina’s music aligns itself perfectly with the likes of Coldplay and Lana Del Rey. Raised in Stuttgart, Germany, Sabina always…
10,000 MANIACS NEW SINGLE & ALBUM
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Having conquered the alternative rock world with multi-platinum selling albums and unforgettable singles such as “These Are Days,” 10,000 Maniacs are about to release the most ambitious album of their career, a full-length collection of traditional British Isles folk songs, titled ‘Twice Told Tales’, newly interpreted by the band whose organic, neo-folk sound has influenced…
HARTS “BREAKTHROUGH”
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“I said that we need to… Cause another breakthrough… We’re strong enough to make a move” sings Melbourne’s rock funk guitar virtuoso Harts on his brand new single, “Breakthrough”. Following the success of recent radio hits “Red & Blue” and “When A Man’s A Fool”, Harts will release his next track “Breakthrough” in February. The…
THOUSAND “THE FLYING PYRAMID” SINGLE
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Thousand is the project of French songwriter Stéphane Milochevitch and releases its self-titled, sophomore album on April 7 via eccentric French label Talitres. The album is a beautiful collection of pop-folk gems and soulful songwriting with an addictive edge, reminiscent of the Supremes and Bill Callahan dipped in synth pop and afro-beat. Listen to lead…
HOME THEATER: HOW TO MAKE YOURS ONE OF A KIND
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So you’ve decided to make some considerable upgrades to your home theater, but you only have a limited budget to work with. While you shouldn’t expect to create a movie theater that is worth charging $10 a ticket for entrance, you can still make it one of a kind experience your friends and family will…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2015
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IS “SECOND ALBUM SYNDROME” REAL? “We’ve launched an interactive chart that I thought might pique the interest of Skope Mag readers, especially those who like to argue whether or not “second album syndrome” is actually a thing. We wanted to look into this myth ourselves. To do so, we took the artists whose albums were…
DAN DEACON SHARES NEW TRACK “LEARNING TO RELAX”
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Ahead of the release of his forthcoming album, Gliss Riffer, out February 24, 2015 on Domino, Dan Deacon has shared ‘Learning to Relax.’ Listen to it here. It follows the release of the Andrew Jeffrey directed video for Gliss Riffer opening track ‘Feel The Lightning.’ “Learning to Relax”, a live favorite that took shape while…
MALIIBU N HELENE NEW SINGLE “FIGURE 8”
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Urban Pop Duo Maliibu N Helene release their new single “Figure 8” (produced by DJ Mustard)! On the surface, South Bronx rapper Maliibu Miitch and classically-trained singer & dancer Helene are complete opposites but when they record and perform together, they mesh so perfectly. http://www.vevo.com/watch/maliibu-n-helene/Figure-8-%28Lyric-Video%29/USUV71402942
STOLI JOINS FRED D ON A LONG HAUL TO THE MUSIC BIZ
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Hello there good music loving people of the world. Before we begin I must speak on AmazonMP3 $5 album deals. The other day I bought Eminem ‘Curtain Call’ and I just love how these classic albums can still have life even at a discount, I am all in. Lets get to the music though as…
Nick DeStefano – We Seek Higher Ground
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Nick DeStefano is a singer/songwriter from NJ who performs with his band The Spiders at local bars in North Jersey. He has performed all over North America. He has appeared on MTV with videos he shot with Faces In The Crowd & Y Fly 2 London. He signed a publishing deal with Grammy award winning…
HOW TO STEER CLEAR OF SNOW REMOVAL SCAMS
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Snow, snow, and more snow! This season, several areas of the U.S. and Canada have been hit particularly hard with winter weather. Snow days might mean a day or two off from work or school, but it also might mean that you need to spend a large chunk of time clearing sidewalks and driveways—perhaps repeatedly.…
KILLIT “SHUT IT DOWN” VIDEO
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“Shut It Down” is the band first single off their debut album “Shut It Down.” Filmed, directed, edited and special effects by ‘Sitcom Soldiers LTD.’ Available on itunes – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/shut-it-down-single/id964908733 Twitter: http://twitter.com/killitband Facebook: http://facebook.com/killitband
Renee Ruth Band – Wanting Me
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Renee Ruth Band’s “Wanting Me” is a hot spicy song dedicated to passionate love and lust. Her voice carries the entire thing. The rest of the band merely orbits around her commanding voice. Playful the lyrics bounce off the lively rhythms. With remarkable clarity the song’s clear narrative between the singer and the onlooker show…
SKOPE WRITER’S EXCLUSIVE NEW RELEASE ON BEATPORT
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Skope staff writer Douglas Garnett’s EDM collective known as We Are GALILEE is celebrating the release of “ARRIVAL”, a 3 song e.p. out exclusively on Beatport.com. His group of songwriters and producers span coast to coast, from Florida to California and the buzz has been building steadily over the last few months with the single…
Radiolab – Dreamless
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Radiolab’s “Dreamless” possesses a truly ethereal quality. Samples filter their way through the gauzy, shoegaze-inspired sounds. Then there are the vocals which have an airy quality to them almost appearing to float above the rest of the mix. Guitar work is delicate nimble work that reaches the right balance between that of simplicity and transcendence.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2015
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KID ROCK DOUBLES DOWN WITH MASSIVE $20 TICKET TOUR Kid Rock broke all the rules when he last set out on tour, and now he’s back to break them all again. The “$20 Best Night Ever” tour set all sorts of attendance records, proving that the combination of top notch entertainment and affordable tickets are…
CHARLIE PUTH RELEASES LABEL DEBUT SINGLE “MARVIN GAYE” FEAT. MEGHAN TRAINOR
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Quote from Charlie: “The song came to me out of nowhere. I hadn’t been listening to anything, and went out to eat- sat down at a table and literally started humming the baseline to what is now ‘Marvin Gaye,” said Puth. “I had the track in my mind, and when I went to record it,…
SANTAH “SUNKEEPER”
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Chicago quintet, Santah return with the shimmering new track, “Sunkeeper” and announce a series of dates with Desert Noises. Led by brother/sister duo, Stanton and Vivian McConnell, Santah have been laying the laying the framework for their forthcoming second full-length, the Chico LP. “Sunkeeper” is their first offering since, last year’s Aww Man 7” and…
KODAK DEBUT SINGLE “LOS ANGELES”
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Florida-to-LA producer Kodak To Graph has announced his debut album ISA, out March 10th for free download. From the swamps of Gainesville to the border of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Kodak (AKA Michael Maleki) has drawn inspiration from the sounds and characters that he came across during the 2,400 mile journey. The first…
WHERE TO MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE
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It’s that time again! No, not the six nations … Valentine’s Day. This year you are going to do it right! Most of the time people just say ‘I don’t need a day to celebrate love, I do it all year’, that’s good, but most people don’t, and anyway it’s important to do something a…
WIN TICKETS TO A PRIVATE JIMMY BUFFETT CONCERT IN KEY WEST
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Fans of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett can vie to attend a free private concert in Key West, the island widely credited with inspiring his signature sound, by submitting their “dream set list” for the April 1 show. Tickets are not available for purchase, but instead 100 pairs are to be given away to entrants of the…
WIN A FREE KEEP COOL WATCH
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Five lucky people will be selected to win a FREE Keep Cool Watch courtesy of 2Four, Juggernaut 24 Entertainment, Keep Cool Watches and Skope Entertainment. The contest will run from February 12, 2015 till March 12, 2015 with the 5 winners being announced March 15, 2015 via Skope Entertainment. To enter simply go to: www.noisetrade.com/2four/intergalactic…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2015
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GAL PALS PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “DO YOU EVER?” Los Angeles duo, Gal Pals, have premiered the video for the track “Do You Ever?” via LA’s FreeBikeValet.com – respost via YouTube – to celebrate three upcoming hometown performances tonight, tomorrow and their record release show, February 24 at Los Globos. “Do You Ever?” is featured on…
WILLA VIDEO “STAY THE NIGHT”
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WILLA is an electro pop artist based in Vancouver, Canada. “Stay The Night” is her debut single and was produced by Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond. Her voice is her identity; her voice carries memories, vulnerabilities, pain, sadness, happiness, freedom, and her self. It’s her best friend and worst enemy. Now we hear and feel…
JAY BROWN UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘GREEN’
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Northampton-born singer/songwriter Jay Brown has just unveiled a video for new single ‘Green’ – which comes off her forthcoming EP ‘My Name Is Her’ – set for release on Turn First Records on 23rd February. Born into a huge musical family, growing up singing in gospel church and spending her teenage years fronting a rock…
GIRL FRIEND REVEAL NEW TRACK “MONTE CARLO”
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Started in 2014 and inspired by the classic 80’s electronic pop of Roxy Music, Soft Cell and Japan Manchester’s GIRL FRIEND found a sound all of their own. A band unknowingly fizzing with modern feel and described recently as ‘honing in on the particulars of passion and desire.’ The band’s songs channel the muse of…
BILLY SHADDOX DEBUT SINGLE
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Billy Shaddox is blessed with the ability to blend the western dualities of coastal dreamer and high mountain drifter into his deep, easy flowing songs. This is modern American folk music with pop sensibilities. His latest single, “I Melt, I Howl,” his latest single, exemplifies just that. Rooted in stories of love and fortune lost,…
L.A. Brownies – Citizens United
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Let’s keep this party going shall we? Been reviewing music all day long, and these guys are making for the perfect cap on a great day here at sleepingbagstudios. And I’ll be sampling a great deal from these guys as we review this double-album-debut with the other half of the album-set coming up right after…
L.A. Brownies – #Deuce
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Welcome back! You can consider this Part II of our L.A. Brownies review more or less, with this second half of their debut known as #Deuce carrying on from where we left of yesterday with their album Citizens United; if you didn’t read it, click here. You never know, I might make a reference or…
VALERIE GENTILE NEW SINGLE
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Industrial pop-rock star Valerie Gentile partnered up with ReGen Magazine to host an exclusive pre-release stream of her single “Fuck Yes”. Today she made the new brash and bold single available for purchase and download via Bandcamp! Being the first new material released since Val’s 2013 debut EP ‘Love Is Luxury’, Gentile showcases a forward…
LITTLE EARTHQUAKE COME ALIVE IN DYNAMIC NEW VIDEO
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After releasing their debut EP Brightside in 2014, the Australian Central Coasts’ most unflappable indie duo Little Earthquake have spent the past year traveling the nation’s highways, introducing themselves to Australia’s regional towns and playing the country’s capital cities. Now with countless shows under their belt and months of meticulous refining, Little Earthquake are ready…
VITA CHAMBERS “KINGS OF LOVE” VIDEO
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Vita Chambers has just released her new video for “Kings of Love” Teaming up with director Jimmy Keegan, Vita Chambers tells a war torn love story that takes place from behind enemy lines. Not just a powerful song “Kings Of Love” is a great illustration of Vita Chambers’ acting…
