Month: April 2015

Craymo – “Be Myself” and “Love You More”

Pop/Soul/Dance/Rocker Craymo (Craig Raymo) recently released 2 hot new singles. The first single is a retro britpop love song inspired by early Beatles, Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley and The Romantics. The second “Be Myself is an upbeat, anti-bullying pop anthem that gives you the courage to just be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks.…

NINA K “IMPOSSIBLE” VIDEO

NINA K has announced details of a new single, ‘Impossible’, which will be released by NINA K’s own label, Ninkina Recordings, on May 8th, 2015. The track is taken from her forthcoming album due for release in the fall 2015. Big voices and powerful personas has always been important. A musical home. But Nina has…

RHETT MILLER REVEALS NEW TRACK “KISS ME ON THE FIRE ESCAPE”

Rhett Miller has been playing in touring bands (most notably Old 97’s) for the better part of 20 years, aka travelling from town to town for an entire generation. Thus he has definitely earned the right to title his latest solo album The Traveler, which will be released on May 12th. Courtesy of the Wall…

ROMAN A CLEF FIRST SINGLE ‘ABANDONWARE (JOSH AND JER)’

Roman à Clef, the collaborative project of Ryan Newmyer (A Sunny Day In Glasgow), Jen Goma (ASDIG), and Kurt Feldman (Ice Choir), are extremely pleased to announce that they will release their debut album Abandonware on Infinite Best (Mr. Twin Sister, Ava Luna) this June 2nd. You can stream and share “Abadonware (Josh And Jer)”…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 30, 2015

ADAM LAMBERT RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “GHOST TOWN” Multi-platinum-selling, singer/songwriter Adam Lambert released the music video for his new single “Ghost Town,” the first single from his highly anticipated third studio album THE ORIGINAL HIGH out June 16th through Warner Bros. Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8ocFEMa1o THE JANOSKIANS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “FRIEND ZONE” TODAY THE JANOSKIANS…

JOY WILLIAMS’ “WOMAN (OH MAMA)” MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES

The official music video for Joy Williams’ new single, “Woman (Oh Mama),” premiered today at VEVO. Of the video, which was co-directed by Sanji and Ben Redmond, Joy comments, “So much of this music video (and the upcoming album) is about acceptance, transcendence, forgiveness and growing stronger for having stared into the darkest places within…

STASH VIDEO “STRIP ME BARE”

STASH is a Hollywood based female Electro Pop House duo. Fans can stay updated on Stash’s newest POP HOUSE Music by visiting www.dancestash.com . These female Singer-Rapper-DJ artists take on pop music with a fresh EDM Style. Stay tuned, so you catch STASH performing their POP House music and DJ mixing at the hottest Hollywood…

Karen Mansfield – “Karen Mansfield”

Karen Mansfield’s self-titled collection is a bolt of energy. Her voice is strong and prominently displayed among the meticulous arrangements. A western twang ties the pieces together as does a focus on relationships. With these songs she manages to weave together a series of short vignettes into a greater whole. They feel akin to snapshots…

Gumshen – “Digibites”

Gumshen’s DigiBites is downright infectious. With slinky electro grooves and effortlessly cool vocals, Gumshen shows that electro is far from over. Full of optimism the well-executed works are full of color. Pieces recall many of the staples of DFA’s roster, most particularly Holy Ghost! By letting their sound evolve gradually they are able to cover…

MUSIC IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN AND THE BODY

It’s no secret that hearing the right song at the right moment can have a profound impact on your soul, but now research is proving that your relationship to music is more than just emotional, it’s physical and psychological, too. In fact, music therapy, which puts music to the task of healing, is an up-and-coming…

SHELLEY SEGAL ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘SIDELINED’

Spirited and evolving Melbourne singer songwriter, Shelley Segal has announced the release of her new single, Sidelined (April 17) lifted from her forth studio release, Strange Feeling, set for release on May 8. The explicit performer will celebrate the launch of her new releases with shows at The Paris Cat on April 18, the Caravan…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 29, 2015

ALABAMA SHAKES ARE NO. 1 + “SOUND & COLOR” Alabama Shakes’ sophomore album, Sound & Color, debuts at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, selling 96,000 units in its first week of release in the U.S. It also tops numerous other album charts – including the Independent, Alternative and Top Rock albums charts. Released by…

JAMES GARDIN ALBUM STREAM “LIVING DAYLIGHTS”

“Living Daylights,” the new album by Rapper/Singer James Gardin, is a call to arms for all people to use their gifts to impact the world around them in a positive way. Armed with soulful sounds from Detroit producer KuroiOto, James talks about self-love, depression, and pushing one’s self past his/her limits—and how his faith guides…

GROTESKH “DELUSION OF IMMORTALITY”

GROTESKH was founded by guitarist Malthus Holytoxicomaniac (HELLSAW) and guitarist Goreman (OBSCURE) in the year of 2010. Necrosodomizer (VOMITION) joined the band in 2011 and the perfect match for the drums was found in T. Martyr (IRDORATH) in 2012. Together the band created their first album UNCONSCIOUSNESS in cooperation with the German Dreamsound Studios Munich…

JR Simmons – “This Country Town”

“This Country Town” celebrates the joy of living far away from the city. With a dreamy vocal delivery JR Simmons describes in exquisite detail the sense of community that exists in small communities. Nature plays a pivotal role within the lyrics as JR Simmons shows the greatest amount of affection for things like rivers, dirt…

DECK YOURSELF OUT FOR SOME HIP-HOP INSPIRED POKER

Hip-hop is known for its sick beats but graphic designer Brandon Spahn has opted to put some bad beats in the mix as well. The Indiana State University student decided that playing cards and listening to rap at the same time was not enough. He wanted to create a hip-hop-themed deck of cards with the…

4 MAIN BENEFITS OF BEING A MUSICIAN

People choices change according to the passage of time or they just go with the flow, some of them prefer old music and still listen to it, but some of them choose modern music. It is totally dependent upon the taste of people; music is alive because of the people. It adds color, emotions, feelings,…

Matthew Santos – “Into the Further”

Into the Further is a refined work. Matthew Santos weaves the songs together. Arrangements are elegant complete with flourishes of folk, classical, jazz, and rock in a perfect blend. The pristine vocals and crystal clear production recall Grizzly Bear’s magnificent work. Like Grizzly Bear the pieces are tastefully arranged. Not a single note appears to…

CHEAP REPLICA HANDBAGS AND PURSES

Cheap Replica Handbags and Purses What is a woman to do when she can’t afford the luxury designer fashion she craves? For a growing number of women, the answer to that question is to purchase replica handbags and purses. The subject of cheap replica handbags and purses is a hotly debated topic, in the fashion…

Nic Nassuet – ‘Eleutherios’

Nic Nassuet’s “Eleutherios” is a passionate performance. Folk with fire, these songs are short and sweet pieces of work. Everything remains economical. The elements are used to maximum effect as Nic Nassuet dives deep into a sense of honesty, the sort of thing possible through folk and punk. Indeed certain elements of it are reminiscent…

DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 NEW VIDEO RELEASED FOR THE TRACK “VIRGINS”

Globally revered and highly influential dance-punk duo Death From Above 1979 release a brand new, creepily compelling video for the track “Virgins” from their critically acclaimed album The Physical World. The visually arresting, provocative video for “Virgins” was directed by Eva Michon. She also directed Life After Death From Above 1979, the feature documentary that…

ON AN ON STREAM NEW SINGLE “IT’S NOT OVER”

ON AN ON are excited to announce the upcoming release of And The Wave Has Two Sides, out July 24th via Roll Call Records. The Minneapolis trio recorded the follow up to their well received debut, Give In, at the famous Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli (Spoon, White Stripes,…

SKOPE NEWS APRIL 28, 2015

BIG HARP DROPS NEW “IT’S A SHAME” VIDEO Today the husband-and-wife LA-based indie-pop band Big Harp shares the new video for the infectious track “It’s a Shame.” Their latest release, “It’s a Shame” (released as a 7″ via Fat Possum on 3/10), serves as a transition between 2013’s Chain Letters and the band’s upcoming full-length…

CLAUS ZINGER VIDEO “NO ONE I KNOW”

We Are Going Solo raves about Claus Zinger’s new video for the single “No One I Know” on Twitter. “No One I Know” is off of the aspiring Israeli artists debut twelve track album, “If You Only Knew,” released worldwide 4-15-15. “These are songs about life, death, love and anger, loneliness and confusion… some songs…

AUSTRALIA’S HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES: CAN TECHNOLOGY HELP?

Like other mature markets located in the Asia Pacific, Australia is facing a number of healthcare challenged. These include an aging population, continued population growth, demands for access to higher quality healthcare, a shortage of medical technicians, and budgetary pressures; these are just some of the problems that are bombarding the already tight budget of…

Bill McBirnie and Bruce Jones – Grain of Sand

Bill McBirnie is a jazz and Latin flute specialist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has studied with renowned American flutist, Samuel Baron, distinguished Canadian flutist and composer, Robert Aitken, as well as Cuban charanga legend, Richard Egues. His latest release see his collaboration with Bruce Jones (Guitar, vocals, Percussion and Synth) This well received…

TJ Doyle’s – ‘On The Horizon’

On April 8, TJ Doyle and his band released their new record, ‘On The Horizon.’ This introspective, heartfelt sophomore release for Doyle is a classic rock-tinged wonderland of exciting performances and impactful lyrics. It delves into some meaningful content in quite excellent ways, making it one of the more notable independent outings of the spring…

HOW TO FIND MUSIC TO FIT YOUR MOOD

Music is an important thing to many people. Music speaks for generations, it gets people through happy and sad moments, it’s used to celebrate and it is used to relax. Everyone has different taste in music and different times when they like to listen to it. Music has the ability to evoke feelings, cause people…

The Devine Xperience – “The Answer” – Single/Video Review

I, uh….hmm….I’m not really sure what I’m listening to & watching right now…yet… Even one of my favourite electro-only acts, Hot Chip, has a very hard time selling it all to me live with four guys standing around a bunch of electro pads and rooted in place…no matter what the energy of the track calls…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 21, 2015

RAHIM QUAZI “GHOST HUNTING” Rahim Quazi’s third full-length album, Ghost Hunting is due out June 12. Recorded at co-producer Rick G. Nelson’s (Afghan Whigs) Marigny Recording Studio in New Orleans and mastered by Grammy nominated Emily Lazar, Ghost Hunting is for anyone in search of hope while dealing with a multitude of struggles including lost…

The Malpass Brothers – Self Titled CD

The Malpass Brothers couldn’t care less about today’s fashions and play music they love. This album invites a number of judgments, but insincerity is not one of them. One pass through this self-titled debut will make clear the objective fact that these young men know how to present this music. Moreover, they have the good…

DogHouse Swine – Fearless

I have a small area in my heart that belongs to the Punk Rock sound. I often reminisce of my youth and jamming out to Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Ramone’s. Today’s Punk lacks some of the lifestyle elements that those original Punk bands had. It was truly a lifestyle and, for a meager…

4 THINGS ASPIRING VIOLINISTS CAN LEARN FROM

Anyone hoping to make a living as a professional violinist knows that the road to success and greatness is not an easy one. In fact, becoming a professional musician is one of the hardest career paths in the world. While not everyone will make it, many do if they have the right attitude, determination and…

RHETT MAY RELEASES “COCKTAILS & CANNABIS” MUSIC VIDEO

Rhett May knows a thing or two about making a kick-ass song & video as he has deep musical roots that date back to the 1960s. Music is in this man’s blood and in particular rock & roll is a key part of Rhett May’s DNA. “Cocktails & Cannabis” epitomizes the famous tag line and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 17, 2015

LED ZEPPELIN GROUNDBREAKING VDEO FOR “TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT” Led Zeppelin have teamed with media and technology company Interlude to produce a groundbreaking interactive video to the previously unreleased rough mix of “Trampled Under Foot,” which goes by the early working title “Brandy & Coke.” The video can be viewed now at www.ledzeppelin.com. Through this immersive…

THE WYLDZ PREMIERE NEW SONG “LET IT GO”

The Wyldz, a heavy hitting three-piece rock band based in Austin, are premiering the new track “Let It Go” from their upcoming studio album release Interstellar Troubadours, due out this spring. Impacting at radio now, the band describes the track as “the most raw song on the album.”Fans can now listen to the track online…

SARANTOS NEW SINGLE “A CHILD’S MIND”

Sarantos releases his best reviewed pop melody to date called “A Child’s Mind” which is a Potent Song About How Innocent and Creative A Child’s Mind Can Truly Be. Most people remember their childhood fondly. It is a simple time in one’s life when there are no limits. Imagine and remember a time when the…

Sarantos – “A Child’s Mind” – Single Review

Sarantos continues to create pop-rhythms and sweet atmospheres here on his latest single “A Child’s Mind.” Some of you will remember Sarantos from past episodes of our show SBS Live This Week…the man is relentless in his music and work, it truly is to be admired. He produces quality singles at an alarming rate, all…

Lola de Hanna – “The Other Side” EP

Independent music-scene…you will forever astonish me with the sounds you put out of my speakers. I’ll fully admit to instantly being hooked on Lola de Hanna’s style & beat immediately as the opening song “Thin Air” burst brightly with exotic sounds and beautiful textures as The Other Side EP began to make its way slickly…