Month: November 2015

Camp Dark – ‘Nightmare in a Day’

Camp Dark is a new MPLS band featuring singer/songwriter Adam Svec & producer/drummer Graham O’Brien, featuring contributions from: Dan Choma, Matt Friesen, deVon Gray, John Keston, Matt Leavitt, Robert Mulrennan, Casey O’Brien, Chris Salter. Camp Dark’s first offering, Nightmare In A Day, (or Beware the Night) started as a song skeletons composed by Adam Svec…

WRATHRONE VIDEO “ETERNAL SALVATION”

Wrathrone plays brutal old school death metal with their own spices. Early years 2008-2011 Wrathrone was doing gigs in slow flow, though the first self-released EP “Burning Hatred” saw the daylight in 2011. The second self-released EP “Left Unburied” was out in 2013. From the year 2013 Wrathrone did gigs more and more, and now…

Marchan Noelle – “Time Zone”

Marchan Noelle is approaching the music scene rapidly with a gypsy spirit and raspy tone. This indie artist is bringing the late 60s to early 70s vibe back to music. Which has quite frankly been missing for far too long. Her new track “Time Zone” is reminiscent of the Janis Joplin era with flowing instrumentals…

NERO UNVEIL HYBRID ANIME VIDEO FOR ‘INTO THE NIGHT’

To coincide with the release of their forthcoming single ‘Into The Night’, director Markus Lundqvist and NERO’s very own Dan Stephens have shared directorial duties on creating an electrifying, anime visual experience. ‘Into The Night’ is the band’s forthcoming release from ‘Between II Worlds’, following huge records ‘The Thrill’,‘Satisfy’ & ‘Two Minds’. The ‘Into the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 30, 2015

PEPPERMINT HEAVEN SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM After cutting their teeth playing the Chicago indie club scene several years back, Peppermint Heaven aka Juno (Vocals, Keyboards) and Spark (Vocals, Bass, Drums) separately made the long trek from Chicago to LA eventually winding up together in the summer of 2011 when they began creating their own…

LESLIE WEST – ‘SOUNDCHECK’

The former NY “Mountain” man has put together a new release with help from his friends guitarists Peter Frampton and Brian May, keyboardists Bobby Whitlock and Max Middleton, bassists Jack Bruce, Rev Jones, and David Hood, drums Joe Franco, and vocal help from Bonnie Bramlett. A few originals, and some unique covers of some classics.…

JOE LOUIS WALKER – ‘EVERYBODY WANTS A PIECE’

The R&B singer/guitarist has a career going back to the 60’s playing with guys like Lightning Hopkins (who once threw him off the stage), B.B. King, and James Cotton, and has released 24 albums. He’s won four Blues Music Awards, including the 2010 Album Of The Year Award for Between A Rock And A Hard…

WALTER TROUT – ‘BATTLE SCARS’

Just coming off liver transplant surgery and the agony of waiting for it to finally happen, Walter didn’t waste any time getting back on the road and in the studio. This album, his 42nd, reflects his recent afflictions and a newly inspired blues journey. Walter just started a global tour with his current lineup of…

FLYING COLORS – SECOND FLIGHT: LIVE AT THE Z7

Flying Colors is made up of talented veterans Steve Morse on guitar, Mike Portnoy on drums, Dave LaRue on bass, Neal Morse on keys and vocals, and Casey McPherson on vocals. The release is set to be in multiple versions, including 2-CD’s and a DVD. The release is also done in various unique ways. The…

Nashaat Salman – ‘Universal Melodies’ EP

Hmmm…you know what I have got a hankering for? Some world-music…some tunes that come from another continent other than my own for a moment or two… …oh hey look – it’s Nashaat Salman – from Zurich! Right here, right now? I mean…that seems awfully convenient at the moment…but yeah – I’ll take it! Let’s have…

5 TIPS FOR PROMOTING YOUR MUSIC

There are lots of different reasons that you might have music to promote. There are the classic ones, for instance if you’re a musician or an engineer/producer. But there are other reasons as well. Maybe there’s a song that’s part of a movie, for instance, and you want different avenues to get to people. But…

STEVE RYAN ‘CHRISTMAS POETRY FOR EVERYONE’ $.99 ON AMAZON.COM

Get this enjoyable Holiday Book for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Steve Ryan’s ‘Christmas Poetry For Everyone.’ Holiday Special (Kindle Countdown Deal) – Get Steve Ryan’s ‘Christmas Poetry For Everyone’ EBook for 99cents on Nov 25th. Kindle Book http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Poetry-Everyone-Steve-Ryan-ebook/dp/B00GZ8F2SQ Get The Audiobook Version of Christmas Poetry for Everyone for only $3.95 on…

BEN LEE LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO FOR THE TRACK “THE BODY OF LOVE” TODAY

Today, singer, songwriter and recording artist, Ben Lee, launches a brand new video for the track “The Body Of Love”, from his current album Love is the Great Rebellion. Ben explains the short film: “The Body of Love” is a song about the gentle ache of opening our heart to something bigger. To another human…

AVICII PREMIERES UPLIFTING VIDEO FOR “BROKEN ARROWS” SINGLE WITH ZAC BROWN

Global superstar DJ/producer and RIAA quadruple-platinum selling artist Avicii, who is renowned for his uplifting melodies and beats, today premiered the video for “Broken Arrows,” the third single from his STORIES album, which has aggregated sales of more than 1 million since its release in September. The track will also be featured in tomorrow night’s…

NEW BOOKS TELLS HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE IMPACTFUL

Every life matters, but Val Hale’s new book, “Living a Life That Matters: 7 Keys for Purposeful Living”, shows readers how to make their lives more impactful, fulfilling and joyful by utilizing seven simple, yet time-proven, principles. Hale, executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development and former athletic director at Brigham Young…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2015

WOLF ALICE RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST UK SINGLE “FREAZY” Today, London rockers, Wolf Alice, reveal the music video for “Freazy”, the latest UK single off of their debut album My Love Is Cool. The band worked with up and coming directors, Youth Hymns, to create a mind-bending video, in which the foursome explores the…

LESLIE WEST – ‘SOUNDCHECK’

The former NY “Mountain” man has put together a new release with help from his friends guitarists Peter Frampton and Brian May, keyboardists Bobby Whitlock and Max Middleton, bassists Jack Bruce, Rev Jones, and David Hood, drums Joe Franco, and vocal help from Bonnie Bramlett. A few originals, and some unique covers of some classics.…

CONCERT REVIEW: BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS ROCKS! TOUR

HARD ROCK ROCKSINO, NORTHFIELD, OH 11-20-2015 – November always marks the beginning of the holiday concert tours. This is the 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour for these guys, coinciding with the release of Rockin’ Rudolph, their first studio album in 10 years. This is a tight rocking holiday version of the orchestra that started some…

JIMMY RAE GETTING TO KNOW RHODE ISLAND RAPPER RICHARD H

No pens or paper needed for this Rhode Island-based artist as Richard H keeps it all up stairs in the old memory bank. It’s all about the quality and real truth when it comes to Richard H’s music accepting nothing less. With a debut album in the works that’s expected to be released in the…

3 FRESH YARD DESIGN AND STYLE THOUGHTS

Designing a new lawn can be a time for you to exhibit your ideas nevertheless, you motivation. Back yards can be a personal or even community matters, in addition to a lot of the design alternatives are generally your responsibility. Many products with regard to gardening can be obtained pictures community hardware keep, and also…

KEIANDRA “WANTED”

Emerging singer-songwriter Keiandra has revealed her stunning debut single Wanted. The track is the first to be taken from her debut EP Empty Palaces due for release early next year and serves as the perfect introduction to the 18-year-old’s sumptuous sound and heartfelt lyrics which are sure to earn her plenty of plaudits. Drawing off…

AGAINST THE CURRENT RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “OUTSIDERS”

Fueled By Ramen recording group, Against The Current have released the official video for their new single “Outsiders.” The group, from Poughkeepsie, NY is currently wrapping up the North American leg of their headline “Gravity World Tour” that has taken the trio from Poughkeepsie, NY throughout Europe & Asia. The band will play a sold-out…

FOO FIGHTERS ‘SAINT CECILIA EP’ AVAILABLE FREE

“Tonight, Let me begin with a preface to a letter I wrote a few weeks ago from my hotel room in Berlin while on our final tour for this album. I felt the need to write this foreword in light of the heartbreaking tragedies of Nov. 13th, as this project has now taken on an…

A RITE OF PASSAGE FOR NURSING GRADS

The graduation ceremony is often filled with a lot of emotions and excitement, family and friends rooting for their loved ones who have spent years completely dedicated to learning. The nursing pinning ceremony is where newly graduated nursing students are given a special nursing pin from their faculty as a welcome into the nursing profession.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2015

SHIFT K3Y NEW SINGLE “GONE MISSING” FEAT. BB DIAMOND Producer, singer, DJ, and instrumentalist Shift K3Y returns with his brand new release “Gone Missing,” a single which speaks volumes of talent, and truly focuses on the sheer passion Lewis Jankel has for the music that he creates. The sound is very much of the moment,…

CAGE THE ELEPHANT “TROUBLE”

Grammy-nominated rock band Cage the Elephant released a new song today from their forthcoming fourth album Tell Me I’m Pretty – PRESS HERE to listen to “Trouble,” which premiered on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show. The song is the second song off of Tell Me I’m Pretty, which will be released December 18th, 2015 via…

WHAT IT TAKES TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE

Real estate is a lucrative industry that involves various transactions. If you are interested in adding real estate to your investment portfolio, you need to know how to invest your money wisely. Successful real estate investing requires you to know all that you can about real estate before making any deals. Property Market Online resources…

May Devun – ‘Penumbra Lounge’

May Devun does it all and does it right on “Penumbra Lounge” from deeply felt R&B to powerful pop. Her undeniably strong voice serves as the heart of the album. Soulful in tone the songs revolve around her passionate delivery. Thematically the songs deal with the universal difficulties of love. At times full of joy,…

TERRA ALIVE VIDEO “PUZZLE”

Experimental rock act, Terra Alive have unveiled the highly anticipated music video for single, “Puzzle”. Terra Alive sets the stage for this video along a wave-crashing coastline which captures the essence of this California group’s sonic and spiritual qualities. One listen will have you dancing along to the infectious beat of technical guitar work over…

Xavier Toscano – “Apologies Wasted”

Apologies Wasted is a pulsating pop hit, with pumping bass and electric sound. With over 400 subscribers on his YouTube Vevo account Xavier Toscano is making moves with his Top 40 inspired tracks. In the Apologies Wasted music video his thumping beats are accompanied by nicely choreographed dance numbers. This song is family friendly and…

Rebecca Hosking – ‘A Few Broken Pieces’

Rebecca Hosking is making strides in the country music world. Based in Nashville, she has been paying her dues for some years now. Becoming more and more known throughout her years she is becoming a very popular indie country star in the music community of Nashville. She even has had 5 songs in the top…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2015

CHASE & STATUS WATCH “WHA GWARN?” FEAT. BONKAZ ON NOISEY In the build up to the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Chase & Status return with the aptly named London Bars series via their own MTA Records; which sees them unite once again with some of the UK’s most prominent players. The…

DEVON SEVEN VIDEO “WHERE LIGHT SHINES BRIGHTER”

Devon Seven is half danish, half malaysian. She is an independent and proud musician who writes, composes and produces her own music, creating crisp electronic pop with melancholic lyrics about her life in general, falling in love with girls, and the heartache of breaking up. On the 9th of September she released the single ‘The…

Anne Marie Bush – ‘UnZipped’

Brash, beautiful, and bold, Anne Marie Bush’s “UnZipped” points to the future of pop music. With a commanding voice she rises above the intricate arrangements. Smoky and silky smooth the songs are full of love and optimism. Lyrically the songs explore the concept of relationships, of trying to find that perfect kind of balance. Everything…

LAUREN MARSH “WILDFIRE”

Lauren Marsh announces the second single off of her upcoming EP, Veracity, due out January 22. Titled “Wildfire,” this track delivers an Adele-flavored ballad that begins with sparse piano chords, but comes into its own as a gargantuan falsetto-and-synth driven machine. Don’t let the sparse piano articulations that introduce the track fool you–driving kick drum…

PAPER JACKETS (PJKTS) ‘LOUDEST CHILD’ EP

Songwriter James Mason releases his debut EP Loudest Child under the name PJKTS on November 17th. The project emerges from the LA indie pop scene inhabited by producer Ethan Kaufmann (Wild Party), who was a driving influence of the EP’s electrifying, synthpop sound. The two teamed up in Silver Lake, CA to record Loudest Child,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2015

JENNY LEE “NEVER” On December 11th, jennylee – Jenny Lee Lindberg, also of Warpaint – will release her debut solo album, right on! via Rough Trade Records. On her musical evolution, Lindberg explains, “my love has always been movement – dance – and it dawned on me one day, how cool would it be if…

OVER SAND SINGLE “TWO CRANES”

Prior to release tomorrow, London brothers Over Sands have revealed a third track from their self-titled debut EP. Two Cranes has just gone live on the soundcloud whilst their free entry debut show will be held on the 25th of November at The Sebright Arms. Two Cranes arrives the day before release, a hugely considered…

AUTOLUX UNVEIL NEW SONG “SOFT SCENE”

Autolux has released a new track, “Soft Scene,” the first taste of new music from the enigmatic Los Angeles-based trio of Carla Azar, Greg Edwards, and Eugene Goreshter. “Soft Scene” maintains the band’s commitment to experimentation—fearlessly transforming pop songs into pure sonic explorations. The track—driven by stuttered beats and played with damaged percussive sound—was created…