Month: May 2015

KATERI NEW SINGLE “GRAPHIC DESIGN”

This 22 year old soul is searching for the meaning of life through art. A self- proclaimed nomad, described as ‘a hippie with a little bit of grunge,’ Kateri is passionate about seeing the world from all perspectives. From working as a corporate makeup artist in greater NYC to hostel-hopping around Europe, Kateri channeled her…

SECRET BROADCAST RECORD WITH 3D PRINTED INSTRUMENTS

Entertainment One’s Toronto-based Secret Broadcast (www.SecretBroadcast.com) released the most acclaimed album of their career, Filthy Souls, in 2014 with 2 Rock Radio Top 40 hits More Than Friends and Filthy Souls, and 2 videos over 100,000 views. Now, the group is preparing for an invention on a whole new kind of creativity, becoming the world’s…

Y Fly 2 London

New Jersey-based indie rockers Y Fly 2 London provides a much needed throwback to 80’s hair bands that are rarely enjoyed since yesteryear. Clearly, the nostalgia is in just their look alone, but for the foursome – Chris Hopp on vocals, Nick DeStefano on lead guitar, Bill McCloskey on percussion, and Rob Beaupre on bass…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 29, 2015

CAZZETTE PREMIERES “TOGETHER” FEAT. NEWTIMERS “Together,” the latest single from Swedish powerhouse duo Cazzette, is available today on Spotify via ICONS Music. Cazzette enlisted Stockholm-based artist Newtimers to sing vocals on the tune. “Together” is bursting with energy, featuring powerful piano chords and hard-hitting, groovy bass hits. Billboard.com premiered “Together” today. Look for Cazzette’s U.S.…

LANKS RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘SETTLE DOWN’

With music grounded in intelligent, effortless vocals accompanied by textured and layered sounds, Melbourne’s LANKS has made a name for himself with enduring pop songs that drift into the imaginative and fantastic. Recently debuting his smooth new single ‘Settle Down’ on UK tastemaker blog The 405, LANKS has now delivered the visual accompaniment. A somewhat…

SLOES NEW SINGLE “CHASING TAILS”

Today sees London-based five piece, Sloes, release their debut EP ‘Chasing Tails’, along with sharing the lead and title track online. Playing a delightfully inventive brand of indie, infusing delicate string passages with dark, brooding songwriting. There’s something a little different about this band. Sloes first came about when Jerome and Jo started writing together…

Naomi K – “Take Me Home” – Single Review

A good friend of mine passed on this single of Naomi K, mentioning that we might have a potential hit-song on our hands here in this review of her new song “Take Me Home.” I suppose I’m mentioning this as to make sure you all suffer the same spoiler as I did, pre-listening. I remain…

WHY WE SHOULD BUY PERSONALIZED GIFTS

For some people, gift shopping is nothing less than a huge nightmare. Shopping malls are very hectic and crowded places and your stress levels will be on the rise if you cannot find something appropriate. Apart from that, there are also times that you just get tired of giving generic gifts to the people you…

Steve Benjamins – Sightlines – EP Review

Sightlines a six song EP from Steve Benjamins that really pushes the envelope with his creation of making music. This is Steve’s third EP and was released on May 15 2015. I really enjoyed listening to his creation and the way he put this together. I know that Steve plays almost all of the instruments…

BEST DATING ADVICE FROM MOMS

You may have your friends and cousins to run up to for tips on how to impress your guy or girl but it’s the moms who can get you the best dating advice. Their prolonged experience has made them wiser to any of your buddies and the way she can predict the course of a…

HOW TO DRESS FOR FESTIVAL SEASON

It’s the time of year when sun, music and fashion collides – yes, we’re talking festival season and if you’ve managed to book those tickets on time, one of you next considerations will be what to wear once you’re there. Festival season used to be about taking the clothes you didn’t actually mind getting dirty,…

Tod Hughes Project

Tod Hughes’ website describes his music as real songs coming from the heart and full of the joy, wonderment, excitement, and disappointments we experience in our lives. These aren’t modest aims and are often misunderstood. Real songs coming from the heart means rendering life as it is rather than as we’d like it. The songs…

VANBOT “THE WAY YOU SAY IT” SINGLE

Stockholm melody master Vanbot has announced her return with upcoming albumPerfect Storm, the electro-pop purist’s follow-up album to her 2011 debut. Riding on the acclaim from the likes of Nylon, The Guardian, Pop Justice, Interview Magazine and MTV, the Johannes Berglund (The Knife, I Break Horses) produced & mixed record sees Vanbot embark on a…

Mirage Box – ‘Contents Under Pressure’

As nostalgia for twentieth century songwriting and rock and roll builds throughout a new generation, a new style of music is rising from shadows of the past. ‘Modern retro’ music, or contemporary music with vintage influence, is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young, indie bands. Mirage Box, a collaboration between songwriter Nick Coppola and instrumentalist…

GROUNDERS VIDEO “SECRET FRIENDS”

Taking inspiration from the psychedelic nostalgia of The Velvet Underground and The Zombies, and reinventing it into a more contemporary sound, Grounders have created a debut album that captures the true essence of what it means to be an emerging band in 2015. GROUNDERS, consisting of Andrew Davis (vocals and guitar), Daniel Busheikin (keyboards), Mike…

ILLUMINATE ME NEW SINGLE “LOST ART”

Tragic Hero Records’ Illuminate Me has announced the release of a new single, ‘Lost Art’ to be available on iTunes on Tuesday, April 28th. The single, recorded at Kirkbride Studios in Fort Myers, Florida, was produced by Jesse Kirkbride (Black Tongue, Infant Annihilator, Dealey Plaza) Illuminate Me is a 5-piece Punk/Metalcore act based across Tampa…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 28, 2015

GIORGIO MORODER PREMIERES “DÉJÀ VU (ALBUM MEGAMIX)” VIDEO Legendary founder of disco and an electronic music trailblazer, Giorgio Moroder, premieres today the “Déjà vu (Album Megamix)” video, produced by Hyper House, in anticipation of his first studio album in 30 years, DÉJÀ VU due out on June 16th via RCA Records. The video premiered this…

EK NEW VIDEO “DRESS MY FEARS” FEAT SIMILE

EK is a Hip Hop Artist Hailing from West Africa Nigeria, Currently Residing in Boston MA. With a natural ear for soulful and thought provoking lyrics, he has developed a sound that many find quite refreshing. With comparisons to some of the Hip hop greats, EK has maintained a ferocious stance on originality, and honesty…

PRINCE RELEASES MASTERED VERSION OF PROTEST SONG “BALTIMORE”

Iconic music artist and multi-talented entertainer, Prince, has released a newly mastered orchestral version of his protest song, “Baltimore.” The original demo version of the song was made available on Soundcloud in early May and performed live for the first time on May 10th in Baltimore, Maryland. The special Mother’s Day concert, billed as a…

FRENCH FOR RABBITS RELEASE REMIXES FOR “THE OTHER SIDE”

New Zealand’s ethereal dream-folk duo, French for Rabbits, have announced a surprise release of two re-interpretations of their song ‘The Other Side’. The song, from their debut album Spirits was recently featured on US TV show The Vampire Diaries and has been described as “glowing with tenderness” and Brooke Singer’s voice as carrying a “wealth…

KISSING CANDICE RELEASE NEW TRACK “PUT ‘EM UP”

Gore-core rockers KISSING CANDICE have premiered “Put ‘Em Up,” the fist-pumping, anti-establishment anthem from their upcoming debut album, Blind Until We Burn, in stores June 30th. Bookended by hypnotic, schizophrenically symphonic, yet hook laden electronica, monster, metallic riffage, and a wall of sound rhythm section coupled with searing and soaring choruses, “Put ‘Em Up” introduces…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 27, 2015

2015 GLSEN RESPECT AWARDS – NEW YORK TO HONOR MATTHEW MORRISON GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will host the 2015 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. Introduced in 2004 and held annually in Los Angeles and New York, the GLSEN Respect Awards showcase the…

Scott A.F – ‘Under Your Skin’

When taking a look at Scott A.F’s new EP, ‘Under Your Skin,’ it may be important to note that this didn’t come around like your typical independent artist’s record. Sixty-three backers on Kickstarter sent Scott Fleener (A.F. is his stage moniker) propelling forward with nearly five thousand dollars to record his album. The singer-songwriter called…

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR COURSES TO HELP CLIENTS STAY FIT

It is now a fact that leading an active life is extremely important for one’s health. You need to eat well, sleep well and also do as much physical exercise as possible daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is easier said than done, due to strenuous and frenetic work schedules, but it isn’t too…

Matthew Neves – “Today is the Day”

“Today is the Day” recalls the best of classic rock. With an area-sized hard rock edge this is the kind of song that really deserves to be blasted as loud as possible. Volume is an absolute must. Boisterous guitars riffs, dominating rhythms, and pitch-perfect vocal delivery make it a thing of wonder. Lyrically the song…

HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR MOBILE APP KEYWORDS

An important aspect of all app marketing plans lies in choosing app keywords. Most developers struggle with keyword selection. The following are some valuable tricks to help you perfectly optimize your keywords: Use Commas Instead Of Spaces App Store reads spaces as keywords that are nonsensical in nature. The use of spaces is unnecessary. It…

ANDRA DAY “FOREVER MINE” DIRECTED BY SPIKE LEE

Buzzing vintage-soul singer, Andra Day, reveals the music video to her hotly anticipated single “Forever Mine” from her debut album Cheers to the Fall out August 28, 2015 via Buskin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records. “Forever Mine” is directed by renowned and generationally respected director, Spike Lee, who was impressed by Andra’s timeless, sultry vocals…

CHOOSING THE BEST WAY TO FIND YOUR PERFECT VACATION RENTAL

It’s crazy out there! So you decide that this time round, you and your family or entourage would rather rent a property for the holidays than book a hotel room. Great! You have the advantage of superior locations, customized accommodations and the privacy that most of these properties offer. It’s like a home away from…

MORNING HARVEY “SMITH STREET SWAP MEET”

The introductory lead-in single off of Australia’s upcoming five track EP from Morning Harvey, “Smith Street Swap Meet” is an undeniable track oozing with shining choruses, sunshine psychedelia, melodic hooks, and spiralling psych-pop guitar lines. Lyrically driven, contemplative, and insightful – hailing inspiration from pop music of the 60’s and 70’s along with a wash…

BAIO UNVEILS NEW SONG “BRAINWASH YYRR FACE”

Baio announces his first full-length album, The Names, available for pre-order, out September 18th via Glassnote Records. The record takes it title from Don Delillo’s 1982 novel. The first song off of the upcoming release, album opener “Brainwash yyrr Face” is now available to stream via YouTube. Of the album, Baio said, “The Names is…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 26, 2015

CALEXICO ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES The celebrated Tucson, Arizona band Calexico has just announced some additional fall live dates. The shows are part of the band’s current North American tour and go on sale this coming Friday. The band is performing in support of their acclaimed new album Edge of the Sun, which Magnet recently…

DARLING DOWN VIDEO “NEVER TELL”

Battle Creek, Michigan – Female fronted Rock band Darling Down have released their “Never Tell” music video. The video was produced by Travis Ross at RipJaw Media and was filmed in the sleepy town of Hillsdale Michigan. The track comes from their new album Never Tell which features collaborations with accomplished guest musicians including Clint…

SAMPLE SOME OF WILL DOWNING’S ‘CHOCOLATE DROPS’

Will Downing may not be a Philadelphia native but he’s involved Philadelphia talent in his tours (namely Carol Riddick) and has captured the hearts of the Philly tribe. His latest release a few months ago entitled Chocolate Drops is by far his best work yet. It’s a love sampler that pierces your soul the moment…

Cedar Teeth – Hoot

Cedar Teeth’s “Hoot” is full of rustic wild pastures. This is folk-influenced rock with bite. Songs tell small stories little snapshots from life. Remarkably earnest these are songs that come straight from the heart. At times the music is reminiscent of Modest Mouse’s raw, early work. Emotionally the songs range from the contented to the…

James Rawson – ‘Tristan & Isolde’

James Rawson’s “Tristan & Isolde” effortlessly combines classical and electro sounds into a tasteful whole. The album itself creates a distinct narrative, one of lonely journeys before meeting other like-minded individuals. Wilderness is implied through the spacious territories and James Rawson’s calm reassuring voice. Remarkably elegant the arrangements are imaginative as they forge a path…

HOW TO FIND THE BEST MIDI SKIRTS

Being aware of how to buy a midi skirt will guarantee an easy and pleasant experience every time you shop for skirts. The midi skirt’s design is to fit various body types and occasions. The ideal length of a midi skirt is one that falls somewhere between the knee and ankle. This is a popular…

PURPLE DROPS NEW TRACK “NEVER COME BACK”

Berlin-via-Portugal singer/producer and core member of the WEDIDIT crew, PURPLE has dropped his latest single “Never Come Back” from his upcoming debut album Silence & Remorse out June 16th via WEDIDIT. The LP will feature PURPLE’s signature hazy, dark and emotionally driven sound while seeing him explore his voice and songwriting in a much deeper…

AVICII’S “WAITING FOR LOVE” ANIMATED LYRIC VIDEO

The lyric video to Avicii’s new track “Waiting for Love” is out today. The uplifting video features hand drawn animation with script and direction from the At Night Studios in Stockholm. The video tells the story of losing the one thing that makes life worth living, and fighting through hell and back to find it…