Month: November 2015

BRING ME THE HORIZON SHARE “TRUE FRIENDS” MUSIC VIDEO

“True friends stab you in the front,” proclaims Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes on the band’s “True Friends,” featured on the band’s chart-topping, record-breaking fifth studio album, That’s The Spirit. Directed by Sykes and featuring British actor Steve Oram (Sightseers, Bad Education, The World’s End), watch the just-released music video for “True Friends” now…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2015

HEMMIT VIDEO PREMIERE “BROHEMOTH” Portland, Oregon garage rock/power pop duo Hemmit kicks off the release of their fourth album “Straight Outta Nowhere” with a global lip-sync video for “Brohemoth”, the album’s first single. The ambitious video was a co-creation of fans, dancers, models and performers from around the world who submitted footage of themselves lip-syncing…

FEMME “GOLD”

British alt-pop darling FEMME returns to dominate the pop landscape with glittering new single ‘Gold’ – the follow-up to one of 2015’s most talked-about and viral tracks ‘S.O.S’. ‘Gold’ is guaranteed to go down a treat with FEMME’s growing legion of fans all over the globe, aka the Bullet Girls & Fever Boys, as well…

VICTORIA CANAL SINGLE “UNCLEAR”

It’s impossible to pinpoint the exact moment when adolescence turns into adulthood. Maybe it’s a convergence of emotions and experiences, a meeting place for infatuation, pain, intrepidity and the loss of innocence. Whatever it is, it’s this ineffable combination of nostalgia and epiphany that 17-year-old songwriter Victoria Canal has captured on her debut EP, Into…

VAUDEVILLE SMASH NEW VIDEO

In support of the single RICHTER SCALE, Vaudeville Smash have dropped their new video shot in Tokyo! The band’s original concept for the Richter Scale video was an 80′s throwback studio shoot which is pretty much the complete opposite of the final product. They had 3 days in Japan to shoot 12 very hectic locations,…

Jas Patrick – ‘Inky Ovine’ EP

Ahhh…blues-infused rock, could there be a more illegitimate genre at times? I’m just saying, not defending, but if Robbie Williams can get himself and Pharrell Williams sued over “Good Times” then how the entire blues-rock industry doesn’t feed off each other in the courtroom for the licks, riffs and sounds they ALL borrow…is actually kinda…

Jordan Royale – ‘Detox’

Jordan Royale’s “Detox” is a tight album: tight rhythms and tight rhymes. Gargantuan in scope Jordan Royale’s style dominates. From the careful muscular compositions to Jordan Royale’s powerful raps, everything comes together perfectly. Made to be played as loud as possible the songs come together perfectly from the dubstep-influenced beats to the raw vocals. Indeed…

The Cla-Zels

Surging Cincinnati based 4 piece rock band The Cla-Zels just released a ground breaking new 12 song CD entitled “Set Your Ray To Stun” Exploring all facets of love, from the thrill of the strong emotion to questioning the definition of love and the downsides of loss and walking away, on “Stun” dives head first…

Ben Lorentzen – ‘America’ EP

One-man revolution, Ben Lorentzen, has just released the America EP into the world for all to hear. We’re Canadian-based…so we’ll see if we can simply hide under the umbrella of North America and see if we can relate to Ben’s music here today as we review his latest tunes. I certainly love the way this…

AMAZING AUTO OVERHAULS YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE

Modified cars can take on all types of forms, and it is not uncommon to see skilled people perform massive body overhauls on their vehicles. While the proper training provided at a great auto body institution like the Newgate School can help interested car enthusiasts with their pursuits, the endgame of many overhauls are impressive…

ED PROSEK “HOLY WATER”

Ed Prosek’s new single, ‘Holy Water’, is a powerful and introspective reflection on the inescapable pressure that everyone feels in trying to find their place in the world, and how sometimes in order to move forward one must tear down the life they have created around themselves and start again. We all feel the need…

THE SELECTER VIDEO “WALK THE WALK”

Walk The Walk is the incredible, highly stylized, fashion-led music video from iconic 2-tone band, The Selecter. Styled by renowned celebrity stylists Sam Lambert & Shaka Maidoh from ArtComesFirst, directed & co-produced by David Fitzpatrick (Broken Toy films), the video pays homage to the individuals, the rudeboys & girls and all those who stand proud…

NIGHT BEATS NEW SINGLE “SUNDAY MOURNING”

Night Beats have announced details of the release of their new album. Who Sold My Generation will be released on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 29th January 2016. The first taste of the new album is ‘Sunday Mourning’ which the band shared today. Their third album, and first for Heavenly, it follows the release of their…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2015

OLD MAN CANYON DEBUTS “BACK TO THE START” Following the lingering presence of 2014’s Phantoms and Friends EP, Vancouver’s own Old Man Canyon has announced details of the band’s debut full-length, sharing the worldwide release date and first taste, “Back to the Start”, exclusively with Consequence of Sound. Delirium will be available at all digital…

MANY ROOMS “HOLLOW BODY” SINGLE

Just recently, one-woman singer-songwriter, Many Rooms, announced her signing with Other People Records. Many Rooms is the moniker of Brianna Hunt whose music is often said to parallel the likes of such renowned artists as: Daughter, Damien Rice, Mazzy Star, and Iron and Wine. The haunting and beautiful works are ever-present in the newly released…

The Fox & The Hounds – ‘Peachy Keen’ EP

I had to look this one up despite being sure I hadn’t heard the music of The Fox & The Hounds…I wasn’t entirely sure we hadn’t come across them in the past somehow… As it turns out, I did look it up…and no, we haven’t reviewed The Fox & The Hounds before – how silly…

EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLAZER

What’s a Blazer? It’s a form of jacket which looks similar to a suit jacket but with a more casual cut about it. The blazer is distinguished from a sport coat as being more formal and solid color fabrics are used for its tailoring. Frequently, blazers will come with naval-style metal buttons which is intent…

Drastic Andrew – ‘Live Without Warning’

New Mexico five-piece Drastic Andrew’s new album Live Without Warning is a wonderfully apt title for the collection. While there is an arch traditionalist quality informing each song, Drastic Andrew’s high gloss production invests the collection with a contemporary sound that nevertheless remains faithful to their essentially purist vision. The band’s particular brand of Americana…

JESS GLYNNE NEW VIDEO “TAKE ME HOME”

Jess Glynne’s astonishing year is set to continue with the release of single ‘Take Me Home’; a soaring ballad that gives insight to Jess at her most raw, heartfelt and exposed. This in mirrored in the accompanying video, echoing the likes of Sinead O’Conner or Alanis Morissette in its unflinching and unmediated directness that embraces…

THE FIN. “NIGHT TIME”

Hailing from the vibrant Japanese port city of Kobe on Osaka Bay, The fin. have become something of a reputed and singular attraction in their homeland due to their stylish Europhile blend of synth-pop, chillwave and dream-pop, complete with English lyrics addressing universal themes of everyday uncertainties. Often referenced alongside the likes of Beach House,…

NATIVE NEW YORKER BUILDING A BRIDGE TO THE WEST COAST

Recording artist Marlena never left her roots behind when circumstances caused her to move to sunny California. As a young lady growing up in the diverse borough of Queens, NY she was surrounded by its sights and sounds. Queens is known for producing music legends from RUN DMC to 50 Cent, and even Tony Bennett…

Jerad Finck – ‘Criminal’

A significant populace might be wondering who this new kid on the block is. You might have heard some of his music, and you probably like it too, but you did not have any idea who the artist is. It happens at sometimes. I am a victim of that too. Jerad Finck is an American…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2015

ANTONIO JAMES DEBUT SINGLE As debut singles go, Antonio James’ first musical foray “Midnight Mirror” is a brilliant introduction to the London producer’s chillwave sound. Standing out from the crowd, the track is a wonderfully unapologetic take on neo-R&B. Add to this a multitude of subtle hooks and James’ haunting vocals, and you come up…

SAM WAY VIDEO “STARGAZER”

‘Stargazer’, a ballad of lost love, ebbs and flows between regret and hope, showcasing Sam Way’s ability as an artist and a writer. Sam Way began writing on piano from the age of 16 but it wasn’t until his move to London to pursue his modelling career that his father introduced him to the guitar.…

FRAGILE CREATURES “STOWAWAYS” MUSIC VIDEO

BrightonsFinest Presents are excited to announce ‘Stowaways’ official music video, first single taken from …And Other Wild Things the debut album from Brighton band Fragile Creatures. “A beautifully crafted work, that recalls the very best of classic American and British pop and rock”. The album is proceeded and encapsulated by the single ‘Stowaways’. Having already…

EMMANUEL JAL RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO ‘SCARS’ WITH NELLY FURTADO

EMMANUEL JAL, the Toronto based Hip Hop Artist was born into the life of a child solider in South Sudan. Through unbelievable struggles, Emmanuel managed to survive and go on to emerge as a recording artist, achieving worldwide acclaim for his unique style of hip hop with its message of peace and reconciliation born out…

Mleo – ‘Sunken City’

Mleo’s “Sunken City” has a California cool to it. The songs are sun-drenched. With low-slung grooves that are distinctly their own they embody the mellow comfort of early summer when the warmth is welcome. For throughout the album Mleo creates approachable indie rock, no mean feat for a genre that is often defined by its…

JAGGERMOUTH HAVE CREATED AN ALBUM 10 SONGS STRONG

Hello November, I cannot believe the holidays is upon us again. So as many readers know I am more about paying for downloads than streaming, I need to own my music. So I was so excited to read Adelle’s new ballad “Hello” rockets in at the summit with the best weekly U.S. digital sales ever:…

CONTROLLING BODY FAT AND STAYING HEALTHY

Fat is one of the essential components of your body structure. Other components such as water and muscle are all important for the healthy and normal functioning of your organs. Essential fat is typically stored in moderate amounts to facilitate the normal functions of your body. Whole storage fat is accumulated under the skin in…

Tacachale Chamber Orchestra – ‘Ocean Floor Funeral’

It is 1964, mom and dad have loaded all of us kids into our modern 1960 Ford Station Wagon, we are Oceanside bound for a day of salty fun. Mom packed a picnic basket full of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, our favorite bag of crunchy delicious crisps are included, and a jug of icy-cold…

TEAMMATE NEW SINGLE

Los Angeles duo TeamMate are celebrating the journey of their multi-faceted musical and personal relationship with the release of the eighties tinged, heartfelt and dance inducing “Nothing’s Ever Over” out now via Rostrum Records. There are the cheesy, tender love stories and the boring, static ones; the heartbreakers and those head-shakers that never even make…

EMII RELEASES HER OWN CHRISTMAS SINGLE

Emii’s new Christmas release “I Saw Momma Kissing Santa Claus” is part POP, a little Rock, and even includes a healthy helping of Southern Gospel. And with some clever surprises in the revamped lyrics it is playfully fun. It is surely unlike any Christmas song cover you have ever heard. Emii is currently on a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2015

BARREN WOMB NEW SINGLE Norwegian noise rock duo Barren Womb are teaming with Revolver to premiere a track titled “White Raven”, off their upcoming second album, Nique Everything. Timo Silvola (drums/vocals) tells Revolver, “The white raven looks quite different than other ravens. It is therefore shunned and looked down on by it’s own kind and…