Month: December 2015

EMILY ESTEFAN “F#CK TO BE”

Today, Emily Estefan releases her brand new video “F#ck To Be.” The concept behind the video shows Emily discovering and noticing a world that it is not what she expected instead it is very sterile and ominous. “There are two POVs in the video, it is either what I see or what the mirror sees.…

TIME TO GET THE HIGHLY CELEBRATED TAPER FADE HAIRCUT

The taper fade haircut is undeniably the in-thing today. It is being rocked by everyone from kindergarten children to the “who-is-who” of Hollywood. This is one extremely trendy haircut thanks to its versatility and diversity. It can be combined with other hairstyles to produce something even more complex as you can spot on the men’s…

TALBOTS HAS A FIT FOR ANY BODY

Customer loyalty, when did that become a thing of the past? How about appreciating the years we have worked hard for our money. Too often retailers take the consumer for granted, it’s like they’re doing us a favour. The consumer should be treated as an asset not as an annoyance, which many retailers treat you…

5 TIPS FOR ADDING MUSIC TO EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES

One of the simplest and most effective quality of life additions that you can make to your everyday routines is to have music available whenever you want it. It sounds strange initially to some people that something that small could make such a difference in attitude for people, but then when they try it they’re…

Lee Williams – “Fly Away”

Nobody plays the guitar like Lee Williams. Immediately sounding like a classic “Fly Away” shows off Lee Williams and his impressive undeniable chops. Thankfully he has a band that is more than able to match his level of mastery. From the physical felt as much as heard drums to the subtle yet precise bass, everything…

(Z) REVEALS EP TITLE TRACK “FOR THE MAD ONES”

If you started at “A” in any musical library, you’d likely – and unfortunately – be fatigued before even reaching what Indie Shuffle calls “so goddamn fresh that you’re going to feel like you just showered after listening.” That’s because the artist behind this extraordinary sound simply goes by (Z). The freakishly talented singer, songwriter…

WATCH EILEEN CAREY’S VIDEO FOR “FAITH”

“Faith” Video, Country Pop Star Eileen Carey Encourages Women to have Faith in themselves and move-on from a bad relationship The MuseBox announced that rising California country star Eileen Carey has released the music video for “Faith,”her new and already charting inspirational single that encourages women to find independence and strength in themselves. Carey’s last…

ISRAELI MUSICIAN SNIR YAMIN VIDEO FOR PEACE

Israeli musician, Snir Yamin, releases his music video, “Taking (#PrayForWorldPeace Cut),” in effort to promote peace in the wake of the ISIS attacks on the people of Paris, France on November 13, 2015. The video highlights scenes of violence in the recent Paris attack as well as from 9/11 in NYC and the recent Mali…

NADA SURF “BELIEVE YOU’RE MINE”

Nada Surf has announced the release of its new album, You Know Who You Are, out March 4, 2016. The band’s eighth record and fifth for Barsuk, it was produced by long-time comrade Tom Beaujour at Nuthouse Recording n Hoboken, NJ. The album marks the band’s first as an official quartet with the core unit…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2, 2015

TAYLOR HICKS RELEASES NEW ‘SILENT NIGHT’ SINGLE IN CELEBRATION OF HOLIDAY SEASON Taylor Hicks, the Alabama-bred entertainer who first won over the hearts of America by winning the fifth season of “American Idol,” is making a lots of heads (and ears) turn with his inspiring version of a Christmas classic – just in time for…

STOLI IS IN A FINE MOOD TO THE SOUNDS OF THE MUDDY CROWS

So here we are on a rainy Wednesday here in the Skope HQ New England. It is so good to be alive & here listening & talking about music, what could be better! There is so much going on so lets get right to it. In legal news, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice confirmed in…

Sara Stevens – “Promise”

Sara Stevens is a classical crossover singer out of Marietta, GA. At the young age of 15 this magnificent songstress displays pure precision with her voice. She uses her instrument to display her original composition, PROMISE with angelic conviction. MP3 or Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wl3gLoEFF4 Stevens is a force with impeccable skills unlike anyone I have…

CAN I LISTEN PANDORA RADIO ONLINE OUT OF USA?

Pandora is an online radio station and an immense music hub from where you can listen to your artist tune with the lyrics. Pandora is the best wellspring of listening music online. Every artist`s music are accessible here. You have to look for your artist and after that Pandora will do the rest. It`s truly…

PETER KELLY RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LIKE WE DO”

New York City, based pop/rock singer songwriter, Peter Kelly, releases a new LP titled, Don’t Let Me Be Alone, featuring the singles “Like We Do” “Fear of Landing” and “Tailwind (It’s A Beautiful Day).” The album premiered on Songwriting Magazine, October 30th. A trained guitarist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Kelly graduated…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 1, 2015

HUDSON MOHAWKE SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “INDIAN STEPS FT. ANTONY” In crafting the hauntingly gorgeous track “Indian Steps” off his sophomore album Lantern, Hudson Mohawke found in Antony a perfect and fragile collaboration. The song has now received an equally moving film courtesy of director Daniel Sannwald, made in partnership with i-D Magazine, who cites…

WHAT MOON THINGS “QUIT”

Since the release of What Moon Things’ self-titled debut album, which Pitchfork heralded as a collection of “anti-romantic horror stories [that] find a band who’s fanged, emaciated and out for blood,” the NYC-by-way-of-New Paltz duo signed to Grand Jury Music, toured relentlessly (including dates at this year’s SXSW Festival and CMJ Music Marathon) and were…

Shadows & Mirrors – ‘Dangerous’ EP

Some pretty inventive stuff coming out of the speakers this morning due to the dark-art & mischevious-music of Rockford, Illionois’ industrial/goth/electro/rock band Shadows & Mirrors. A set of rhythmic-grooves that pulse wildly like the beginning spurts of a jugular-stabbing; the music still has a ton of life to it thrashing out. It is very difficult…

Billy Crain – ‘Family Matters’

Jaunty and joyful, Billy Crain’s “Family Matters” celebrates the importance of togetherness. Throughout “Family Matters” Billy Crain shows off his impressive guitar skills and masterful lyrics. With a fully formed sound and powerful vocals the entire thing follows a clear concise narrative. A sense of purpose pervades the entirety of the album as the songs…