Month: July 2016

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 29, 2016

CHARLIE DANIELS TO BE FEATURED IN EXHIBITION AT COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will examine the life and career of 2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Daniels in the exhibition Charlie Daniels: Million Mile Reflections, opening Sept. 23, 2016, and running through March…

MYLKO “BLOOM”

This week Mexico City-based electronic duo Mylko announces their highly-antipicated debut album ‘Contrast,’ due September 30. Stream their latest single “Bloom” on SoundCloud and watch the kaleidoscopic video for the track on YouTube. This pair of high school friends began their careers as drummers but eventually turned their attention to music production. Having worked with…

PALACE NEW SINGLE “HAVE FAITH”

PALACE’s latest release ‘Have Faith’ is the second track to be taken from their hugely anticipated debut album ‘So Long Forever’. According to the band the song, “plays with the idea of a kind of self analysis of one’s emotional strength, but it’s also addressed to someone else. It’s that need to find a foundation…

Hot Date – ‘Three Sides To The Story’

Hot Date’s “Three Sides To The Story” is indie rock done right. With a sound reminiscent of much of DFA’s roster, the collection simply gleams brightly. Arrangements feel pitch perfect as they range from a slight dance rock vibe to a more classic rock approach. Throughout it all their attention to detail with their thoughtful…

LYNN DEBUT SINGLE “CAN’T LET GO”

17-year old pop talent LYNN. Despite her age she possesses an incredible maturity and has written and co-produced all her own materials. Lynn wrote and composed her debut single “Can’t Let Go” with producer Yoad Nevo (who has famously worked with Sia, Goldfrapp and Morcheeba, to name a few) at Nevo Sound Studios in London.

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 28, 2016

EROS AND THE ESCHATON PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “CRY” Eros and the Eschaton has premiered a second single, “Cry”, from their upcoming sophomore album, Weight Of Matter, via Stereogum prior to the album’s arrival August 19 on Bar/None Records, and in advance of their performance this Saturday night, July 30 at the Underground Music Showcase in…

THE RAMONA FLOWERS ANNOUNCE ALBUM DETAILS + NEW VIDEO

The Ramona Flowers are happy to announce their stateside live debut supporting The Heavy this fall. The UK-based, 5-piece are just off several support dates to The Stereophonics abroad as well as recent festivals, The Great Escape and Smoked and Uncut. All upcoming dates below. Part Time Spies, the band’s sophomore album is out September…

PREMIERE: AVIDYA VIDEO “ON THE BRIGHT SIDE”

AVIDYA is a one-of-a-kind musical act and the mastermind of one of NYC’s most compelling and intriguing artists and impresarios, Stephanie Carlin. The name AVIDYA has its roots in Buddhism, and, to put it simply, represents the ailments we have in our consciousness. This abstract definition of the word is heavily reflected in her no…

JIMMY RAE CASHING OUT WITH MICHAEL GOOD LUCK

Grab your horseshoes, four leaf clovers and rabbit’s foot and dive into the happy-go-lucky world of Michael Good Luck. With true Indie roots and a diverse mix, Michael is shooting for a Phish meets Blink 182 vibe in his music. The overall sound is rich & raw so Luck is definitely on his side. J…

Michael Good Luck – ‘Scripts and Scraps’

Michael Good Luck creates a careful inviting narrative on “Scripts and Scraps”. With nimble guitar work, full arrangements, and a deep layered sound the album creates a teeming ecosystem. Clever the result is something truly unique as Michael Good Luck displays remarkable talent and proves he is a truly accomplished musician taking another approach at…

BROOKE BARRY “CHANGED”

Brooke Barry has been captivating her audiences nearly her whole life with fantastic musical capabilities and mastery of lyricism, and today, we’re excited to bring to you her newest track, “Changed.” Sweeping symphonic melodies and acoustic guitar accessorize Barry’s spectacular vocals, creating an emotional ballad that strikes the heart. The use of a live string…

HEALTHYWAGE PAYING ‘POKEMON GO’ PLAYERS

In response to the Pokémon GO craze, weight-loss wagering industry pioneer HealthyWage —the world’s leading purveyor of corporate and team-based weight loss challenges and financially-induced diet contests for individuals, today announced its newest cash prize-driven fitness challenge coined “Summertime Stepping.” The program uses monetary awards to promote fitness and reward participants who take more steps…

UK’S THE BIG MOON RELEASE “SILENT MOVIE SUSIE”

UK’s The Big Moon have been releasing a steady stream of incredible singles since their formation as a band a little over a year ago. Their songwriting prowess led NPR’s Bob Boilen to call them one of “the most tuneful bands” at this past CMJ. The hotly tipped young Brits, have now been taking pit-stops…

BLAENAVON NEW SINGLE “LET’S PRAY”

Transgressive-signed teenagers Blaenavon have unveiled ‘Let’s Pray’ the second track from their much-anticipated debut album with Grammy-winning producer Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Bombay Bicycle Club, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Bjork), alongside news of their biggest headline show to date, further festival dates, and a lengthy UK support tour. ‘Let’s Pray’ is a massive, emotive…

SHALLOW SIDE “REBEL” VIDEO

Alabama hard rockers Shallow Side have released the Official Video for “Rebel,” the first single off of their upcoming debut album, ONE. Shot in the bands hometown of Cullman, AL, “Rebel” was directed by Jim Foster at Red 13 Media. Rock-N-Roll has always had a place in the south. Now it has new faces. It…

CHELSEA DASH “QUICKSAND” VIDEO

In “Quicksand,” the album’s next single (available June 24), Dash dives into a subject many would list as one of the most dangerous relationship pitfalls one can encounter: getting stuck in emotional quicksand. When asked if this cut is a cautionary tale about the never-ending story of falling for the bad boy, without hesitation and…

EsQuille featuring Bruno Alexander – “Dancing on the Sun”

Esquille is a multitalented musician as a DJ, songwriter, producer, remixing and engineer with 30 years in the entertainment business. Over the years he has learned the formula of creating hit music. His single, Dancing on the Sun, featuring, Bruno Alexander is his latest creation that is dancing its way through the EDM musical world.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 27, 2016

Mary Zimmer Wastes No Time, Launches New Band After announcing her departure from White Empress less than two months ago, Mary Zimmer has been busy with Erik Tyler in a new band called Santa Marta and the pair have already released three songs with more to come. When asked about the new band it became…

HOW TO STAY IN STYLE WITH TRENDING JEWELRY

Everyone always wants to dress and look fashionable from head to toe. We all want to look in style and wear everything that is trending for the moment. But then again, everyone has a different way of bringing out their style. For others it may be through clothes, others through the shoes they wear and…

5 QUESTIONS FEATURING MELVIN FROMM JR

Today we get to chat with Melvin Fromm JR from Pennsylvania. Melvin has much going on so lets see what he has going on today! Skope: Where are we talking from today and how is your summer going?. Melvin Fromm Jr: Gap, PA. about 50 miles from Philadelphia. Summer is very very busy with the…

THE JEWELL THIEVES PROVE NOTHING BEATS MUSIC & FAMILY

So here we are at just about the end of July, it is hot out there but nothing stops the music. It is so good to see you all here today as we have The Jewell Thieves, a father and son, independent, Boston-based alternative rock band as our weekly guest. I am truly all about…

The Invisible World – ‘Color/Echo’

A four piece hailing from the Kansas City, Missouri area, The Invisible World are an alternative rock outfit whose second EP, Color / Echo, is certain to catapult them to a higher rung of visibility. The six songs on their latest release are strong on muscular guitar work, but they are likewise condensed musical experiences,…

Angie and the Deserters – “Country Radio”

Angie Bruyere is another Indie artist that is showing the world no one can promote you better than yourself. She is a headstrong go getter that will not rest until she has made her mark on the world and she has done that with her latest single, Country Radio. Angie and the Deserters are ripping…

Bongo Boy Records Awesome Big Hair Bands Volume One

With a true sense of 80s flair is Gar Francis’s indomitable work of “Cool Cool Baby”. Commanding vocals take center stage as the song’s gigantic, bombastic style works wonders. Lush riffs lead the way as the driving rhythm helps give the song a strong energetic presence. Lisa Coppola’s “Now That You’re Gone” whose soulful delivery…

BANKS & STEELZ “GIANT” VIDEO

A little more than a month out from the release of their collaborative project Anything But Words, Banks & Steelz -a musical collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and Interpol’s Paul Banks – have released the second video from the album, “Giant” directed by Wendy Morgan. Produced by John Hill and Kid Harpoon (Florence + The…

5 QUESTIONS FEATURING JOE MELILLO

Skope was fortunate enough to chat with Joe Melillo. Join us as Joe speaks on his summer, new music, and so much more! Skope: Where are we talking from today and how is your summer going so far? I’m at my home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. I’m on vacation from my day job,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 26, 2016

Alt-Metal Band BLACKMORE Reveals New Guitar Play-Through Video for “God Sells” Today marks the release of thrash-influenced alt-metal group BLACKMORE’s new album NEO. The primarily Armenian-American band, featuring Greek lead vocalist K’noup of global rock artists Viza, have the album available for purchase now via their website here. There, you can also purchase official BLACKMORE…

Sweet Sweet – ‘In Tandem’

Sweet Sweet’s “In Tandem” celebratory spirit is an absolute joy as it explores the communal sensibility that informs the best kind of folk music. Full of hope the songs recall the similar pop-folk sensibilities of Grizzly Bear and the Fleet Foxes. Melodies are downright beautiful as they incorporate strong rhythms, many layers of sound courtesy…

THIRD EYE BLIND RELEASE NEW SONG TITLED “COP VS. PHONE GIRL”

With summer pop playlists packed with the usual club life subject matter, Third Eye Blind today drops perhaps the most incendiary track of the season. “Cop Vs. Phone Girl” takes a mid tempo, rhythmic sing along to tap on police brutality and race that is both up nightmarish and uplifting. Written by frontman Stephan Jenkins,…

NOVAA “ROSE”

Novaa releases new single ‘Rose’ on July 22nd, off her upcoming Stolen Peaches EP. After her 2015 debut Hari, and recent collaborative Down Under EP with musician and producer Moglii – NOVAA announces her sophomore offering, 9-track EP Stolen Peaches. Summer 2015 saw NOVAA gathering the ideas and songs that would make up her planned…

Charles Wright – ‘Something To Make You Feel Good’

Half century navigating the treacherous byways and boulevards of the music world hasn’t dampened Charles Wright’s enthusiasm for performance and songwriting. Each of the dozen songs on his latest studio effort, Something to Make You Feel Good, is a fully realized anagram of his musical influences, often times equal parts R&B, funk, blues, soul, and…

TIPS TO MAKE MONEY: ONLINE CASINOS

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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 25, 2016

SONIC WOLVES: ‘Before The End Comes’ From Psychedelic Rock Conjurors Streaming At Revolver Tomorrow Taxi Driver Records will drop the smoky, psychedelic rock rumblings of Before The End Comes, the new full-length from Italy’s SONIC WOLVES. Uniting current and past members of Ufomammut, The Hounds Of Hasselvander, Pentagram, and Rogue State, the record was tracked…

EMMI PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘YOU SAID YOU LOVED ME’

London-by-way-of-Perth singer/songwriter Emmi today returns with brand new video for current single ‘You Said You Loved Me’, ramping up her remarkable trajectory to the upper echelons of pop. The video is a striking, bold visual that sees exuberant choreography matched with unflinching close ups, echoing the raw emotion of the track. With each dancer personally…

HEAR EILEEN CAREY’S FEEL-GOOD “IN THE AIR”

Proving that love is more inspiring than hate, award-winning country star Eileen Carey has countered recent terrorist attacks, racial violence, and global turmoil with “In the Air,” her feel-good ode to the City of Love, Paris, France. Credited by music blog Country Music, ATK with “blending pop, country, and rock in a way that feels…

THE PINEAPPLE THIEF LAUNCHES “IN EXILE” MUSIC VIDEO

The Pineapple Thief has launched a music video for the track “In Exile,” taken from the group’s upcoming 11th studio album, Your Wilderness, out August 12 (August 19 in France) on Kscope. Frontman Bruce Soord comments: “‘In Exile’ is the first track on our new album and I think it sets the tone perfectly. To…

HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT HONEYMOON DESTINATION

As you are going about planning for your wedding, the day itself is not the only thing you are preparing for, it is common that you also take into consideration the honeymoon during the general planning. The honeymoon is a very significant period, since it will be the first time you will be together as…