SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 18, 2016

STEVE KANYAN NEW ALBUM

Orlando FL guitar wizard Steve Kaynan released his latest album, Multiverse Collision, a guitar rock record that attracts both fans of classic rock and modern rock. He has since been getting attention in some big music magazines and publications nationally and in the UK. Additionally, he has gotten consistent radio airplay on FM, College Radio and Internet Radio stations in many locations. Most recently, his live video also got some attention as well and landed him an opportunity to play full time in Nashville TN! With a DIY attitude, and not portraying an image or following any cliches, Steve proves that it all comes down to one thing, the music! He also sings on a few songs and shows and impressive range with catchy vocal harmonies. Guitar rock is relevant as ever! You can get his music on CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon!

NEGATIVE GEMINI SHARES “NU HOPE” VIA THUMP

Negative Gemini has shared her latest track “Nu Hope,” from her upcoming album Body Work. It’s one of the first tracks Negative Gemini has released sans vocals, showcasing her style and talent as a producer. The club-oriented track features soft, ethereal synths, with an entrancing focus on the deep bassline. French says of the track, “I wanted the sound to envelop the listener and to suggest a floating sensation.”

https://thump.vice.com/en_us/track/negative-gemini-nu-hope-body-work

BILLBOARD PREMIERES RISING LATINA TRIPLE THREAT MONIQUE “MOMO” GONZALEZ’S NEW SINGLE

Monique Gonzalez a.k.a MoMo releases her debut single , “Si Tu Boquita.” The electric-pop, rhythmic beat is MoMo’s official introduction onto the music scene. Sampling the original version of the iconic Latin singer Iris Chacon and C&C Music Factory’s “Boriqua Anthem,” this sizzling single is an ode to her roots – check it out now:

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7431115/momo-premieres-video-si-tu-boquita

WILL WOOD & THE TAPEWORMS Unveil Wild New Music Video

Will Wood and the Tapeworms have blown the doors off what a conventional music video looks like, releasing their short film for “Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity: Tulpamancer’s Prosopagnosia as Direct Result of Trauma to the Fusiform Gyrus” today to promote their new, crowdfunded album, Self-ish. Will Wood takes the reigns alongside MTV and VH1 international action-filmmaker Adam Nawrot to take his audience on a visual carnival ride, chalk-full of demented swing-punk riffs and anti-folk hysteria throughout.

Exclusive Premiere: Will Wood & The Tapeworms’ Wicked New Music Video!

DISCOGS SET TO RELEASE APP FOR ANDROID

The Android app is here! Discogs is proud to announce it will be releasing an app for Android owners on Tuesday, July 12 2016. As with any other Discogs project, its app will remain user-friendly and further development will be informed by the community’s requests and feedback.

The app’s beginning functionality will focus on the overwhelmingly most popular aspect of the Discogs platform: collection and wantlist. The Android app also integrates some of the Discogs marketplace experience, allowing buyers and sellers to access their purchase and order information on the go. Discogs will remain consistent in listening to their user base and adapt, rather than press unnecessary or superfluous features on them..

https://www.discogs.com/app

BABAGANOUJ “SORRY”

Drenched in Brisbane pride, power pop-rock outfit Babaganouj have grown a legion of fans since their 2011 inception. While keeping with their distinctly Australian style, The Nouj’s sound is reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Yuck, taking inspiration from Creation Records and Flying Nun classics.

In 2014, the band gained national radio attention with their releases ‘Too Late For Love’ and ‘Bluff’. This success took them on headlining tours, as well as prominent billing on The Blurst of Times Festival tour. Driven by Charles Sale’s signature on-stage power lunges, the Triple J Unearthed favourites have supported the likes of The Preatures, Smudge, Veruca Salt, The Lemonheads, Northeast Party House and The Creases.?

https://soundcloud.com/babaganouj/babaganouj-sorry/s-h1mvI

SUNSET CITY “FUN”

With Spring on the horizon, Gold Coast (Australia) Electro-pop four-piece Sunset City are going to inject a little bit of a Summer vibe with the release of their single ‘Fun’ taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album ‘Electric Soda’.

“‘Fun’ is a song for the weekend,” says singer Paul French. “It’s a reminder for everyone to enjoy themselves.” ‘Fun’ is just a small taste of what is to come from the band’s full length offering ‘Electric Soda’ due for release on September 30 2016.

Sunset City are all things pop. Since their formation in mid-2015, Sunset City have been making waves on the Australian pop scene since, first with the release of debut EP ‘Neon’, released February 2016 and the soon to drop album and constant gigging throughout South-East Queensland.

Giordano Boncompagni “New Shred Generation” Official Trailer

Waiting for the release of the album “New Shred Generation”, scheduled for September (initially in the United States, then in the rest of the world for Sliptrick Records), solo artist Giordano Boncompagni introduces his band.
This is a great Metal project with international flavour that includes, among its ranks the highest level of artists such as Aquiles Priester on drums (Angra), Tony Macalpine (Solo Artist, Steve Vai, Planet X) on keyboards and Franck Hermanny (Adagio) on bass, who join the Brazilian Percussionist Guga Machado.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gkLlZ3JD1A

LÅNGFINGER NEW SINGLE

A truly kick-ass power trio is quite possibly the perfect rock formation. If there aren’t that many trios around, that’s because it’s a hard thing to pull off: with just three people having to nail the rhythmic fusion of bass and drums, the wild colors of guitar, and the soul-grabbing focus of the human voice, there can be no passengers aboard. Extraordinary chemistry is essential. Everyone has to be right on it, and locked in. Which is why lots of trios fail, or cop out, and recruit extras.

https://smallstone.bandcamp.com/album/crossyears

ONERA NEW SINGLE

New Hampshire-based doom metal quintet ONERA proudly presents their debut EP, Olde, which has just been independently released by the band, and is now streaming in its entirety. Though the entity of ONERA is very new, the outfit unites a team of veterans from a wide array of revered acts including Morgion, Keen Of The Crow, Cortez, December Wolves, Watchmaker, and others who have been active in the scene for several decades.

http://onera.bandcamp.com/releases

KENNY ROGERS ANNOUNCES HIS 35th ANNUAL AND FINAL CHRISTMAS & HITS TOUR

Since the release of Kenny Rogers’ first-ever Christmas album back in 1981 titled Christmas, Rogers has embarked on an annual Christmas & Hits Tour where he performs holiday favorites and a large selection of hits at concerts across North America.

Rogers announced late last year on NBC’s Today show that the world tour he is currently on would be his final time performing around the globe. So this year’s 35th edition of his annual Christmas & Hits tour, with special guest Linda Davis, will indeed be his last. After more than five decades of touring and entertaining the world, Rogers’ farewell tour, “The Gambler’s Last Deal,” is underway and expected to run into 2017 due to popular demand.

http://www.kennyrogers.com/

PROPHETS OF RAGE RELEASE SINGLE ON EVE OF MAJOR SHOW IN CLEVELAND DURING REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

Assembling as a politically-charged response to 2016’s tumultuous election year, the newly-formed PROPHETS OF RAGE, features TOM MORELLO, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ LORD. Best described by Morello as an, “elite task force of revolutionary musicians determined to confront this mountain of election year bullshit,” the group combines the sonic firepower of Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill. The band will be releasing their aptly titled new single today from a forthcoming EP. “Prophets of Rage” will be available through digital download and streaming services later today, released through Caroline Distribution. In the meantime, visit the band’s website to stream the song at

http://www.prophetsofrage.com

Flyying Colours premieres colorful, blistering “It’s Tomorrow Now”

After two critically acclaimed EPs, Flyying Colours are set to release their debut album Mindfullness in September on Club AC30. Residing in a dream-world that sits somewhere between psych, indie, grunge and shoegaze, the Australian band’s beautifully dynamic new offering showcases their talent for uniting a delicate vocal melody with a satisfying thick wall of abrasive drums and guitars. Leading track and first single “It’s Tomorrow Now” further stirs the melting pot. Opening with a chaotic looped squeal, the knockout punch of the frenzied opening riff and steady, driving drums sets the bar high for the nine tracks that are to follow.

http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-flyying-colours-its-tomorrow-now

CIVIL YOUTH RELEASE MASHUP COVER VIDEO TO ANNOUNCE EVOLUTION TOUR

Philadelphia’s rising indie alternative/rock band Civil Youth have been making waves on the road this summer, playing a slew of shows across the East Coast and recently opening for Twenty One Pilots and AWOLNATION. Today, Civil Youth is thrilled to announce they are extending their run nationally on The Evolution Tour.

http://idobi.com/news/exclusive-civil-youths-new-track-tour-announcement/

RACING GLACIERS RELEASE NEW SINGLE

Racing Glaciers return with another stellar new single ‘Patient Man’ this July, out just ahead of their debut album ‘Caught In The Strange’, released through Killing Moon on August 5th.

With well over 2million Soundcloud plays on just their first few tracks, Racing Glaciers quickly burst on to the scene with their track ‘First Light’, which featured on the Transformers 4: Age of Extinction movie and won the band widespread support from BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music DJ’s including Annie Mac, Huw Stephens, Greg James, Fearne Cotton and Steve Lamacq.

CÉLINE DION NEW ALBUM AUGUST 26th

Céline Dion announces the release of Encore un soir, available in stores August 26 and for pre-order this coming Thursday, July 21. The title track and lead single was composed by Jean-Jacques Goldman, marking a long-awaited reunion, 12 years in the making! Céline and René’s vision of a new collaboration with this legendary artist came to fruition with “Encore un soir,” and this tailor-made song will be an instant-grat track for those who pre-order the album.

http://www.celinedion.com/welcome

SWMRS TO MAKE NETWORK TELEVISION DEBUT TONIGHT

Bay Area quartet SWMRS will make their network television debut tonight on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Tune in to CBS at 12:37/11:37 C to watch the band perform “Figuring It Out” off of their debut album Drive North.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/late-late-show/

JOSEPH J. JONES releases debut single ‘The Video’

Residing out of Hornchurch, Essex from a family with both a strong pugilist history (his father an ABA champion) and musical heritage (his grandfather was a jazz guitarist with the BBC), 23 year-old Joseph J. Jones sings beautifully emotive songs that open up a window into his life. His debut single ‘The Video’ is out now on Communion Records.

“A soulful growl, an intimate piano arrangement – the first few seconds of The Video set the tone for Joseph J. Jones’ magnificent debut single. Sounding like he’s had to deal with a few punches in his life, Joseph combines Hozier’s blues with Sam Smith’s tenderness.” Disco Naïveté

https://jjj.lnk.to/Watchthevideo

BOK NERO AND JAHLIL BEATS UNLEASH “HOP OUT DA PHANTOM” ON DIM MAK

The prolific “Hot N*gga” producer Jahlil Beats solidifies the partnership between his newly-christened Tandem Music imprint and electronic music powerhouse Dim Mak Records via a fiery collaboration with his protégé Bok Nero entitled “Hop Out Da Phantom.” Having recently introduced the partnership via the raucous “NERO NERO” on Dim Mak’s New Noise imprint, the two Philly phenoms make an undeniable statement with this club-ready hip hop beast. Under Jahlil’s wing, budding MC / vocalist Bok Nero is ready to take his dynamic hip-hop / EDM crossover sound global as he prepares to release his highly anticipated EP Lorde of Legions on Tandem Music / Dim Mak.

SERENA RYDER HAS “GOT YOUR NUMBER”

Atlantic recording artist Serena Ryder has announced the premiere of “Got Your Number,” the new single from her new album due out later this year. The companion video premiered on Baeble who describes Ryder as: “Naturally possessing a bad ass attitude, she reminds us of other effortlessly cool chicks like P!nk and Elle King. If you’re into retro, soulful rock music with killer vocals and catchy pop choruses (and really, who isn’t?) then Serena Ryder is your perfect match.”

Esh’s Stunning “Fall” Video Out Now

Israeli singer-songwriter Esh released the official music video for her single, “Fall”. Directed by Esh and longtime friend Niv Shank, it focuses on the singer as she navigates her emotions both in her real life, and in her imagination. The video premiered on The Huffington Post.

LADY WRAY “GUILTY” PREMIERES AT CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND

Virginia-born singer/songwriter Nicole Wray is Lady Wray and she has everything you’d want in a singer: an infectious Jackson-5-family-member flare, a range like Aretha’s, and a church upbringing that’s brought a pure, healing texture to her voice and gained her a mentor in Missy Elliot. But the struggles of the music business, with both label and band-mate fallout, have taken the artist on a rollercoaster ride that’s made her stronger than ever and now she’s ready to make her pinnacle statement.

Lady Wray premieres emotional new track “Guilty” — listen

Genius ft. Ray Jr. “Free All My N*ggas”

When reading statistics such as the U.S. Census citing that 4% of all African-American males are currently incarcerated, some people may feel unaffected. To many, however, that statistic cuts painfully close to home. ATL-based DJ/artist Genius and Cleveland-based rapper Ray Jr have both dealt with the pain and heartache of having loved ones locked up or deported and thus decided to create the song, “Free All My N*ggas,” to humanize those statistics. “Free All My N*ggas” is a heartfelt trap ballad with strong verses and a melodic hook from producer, Matt Steez, who co-penned the hook with Genius. The song deftly explains one of the most prominent examples of inequality in our country and instills a message of hope to those behind bars.

LIE PREMIERE SINISTER, DARK “TRUTH” VIDEO WITH Q&A AT NOISEY

Lié is a three-piece post punk band from Vancouver, BC made up of Brittany West, Ashlee Luk and Kati J. The band has been playing together since 2012 and has released two EP’s, a debut full length Consent in 2015, and they are about to release their second full length on Monofonus Press. The band has derived influence both from early post punk and noise bands, as well as from Vancouver itself and its unique Emergency Room era sound. In addition, the members of Lié channel influence from the diverse array of other projects that they contribute to, including West’s dark wave project Koban, Kati’s thrash punk band SBDC and Luk’s electronic project Minimal Violence.

http://noisey.vice.com/en_au/read/vancouvers-li-have-released-a-shadowy-new-video-inspired-by-dark-80s-punk

THOM SONNY GREEN SHARES NEW TRACK “PALMS”

Following the recent announce of his debut solo LP High Anxiety and first track “Vienna,” Thom Sonny Green now shares a second song and visual, “Palms.”

In a sharp left-field turn from his day job as drummer for the world conquering alt-J, on High Anxiety Green unveils his long-abiding interest in cerebral, idiosyncratic electronica with an album that is warm yet experimental, playful yet considered, superficially accessible yet simultaneously deep, with Green demonstrating his complete artistry as songwriter, producer and visual artist.

Palm Honey Release New Single ‘Bones’

Psych outfit Palm Honey have announced the release of their latest single Bones. The track, their second release of 2016, follows on from the hugely successful You Stole My Blackout and was originally conceived as a slow, chilled out dream pop track that frontman Joseph Mumford demoed one late night alone in his kitchen. A staple of Palm Honey’s set since their early days, the single is immortalised here in a live recording of its new, uptempo form that combines the hazier side of psychedelia with a heavy, aggressive rhythm.

POP ETC SHARE “IT’S ALRIGHT” (SAM COOKE COVER) VIA NEON GOLD

POP ETC recently shared their cover of “It’s Alright” by Sam Cooke via Neon Gold. Earlier this month, the band launched a bundle in their online shop that consists of a signed copy of Souvenir on vinyl in additional to a handwritten, personalized postcard from the band on the road during their travels.

ONE MORE THING.

LULL PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “NOUVELLE”

Of the video guitarist/vocalist Jon Billinge had to say, “We worked with director Tom Palliser on the ‘Nouvelle’ shoot. A lot of our songs carry motifs of the sea, but we knew that we didn’t want anything too fussy or choreographed. There’s always some sort of ebb and flow to our tracks, from these quiet rushes into these big waves, so it felt right to have the placid sea contrasting against Tom’s kinetic camerawork. It’s like the woozy reel of the lure before it gets cast off again, which is true to the song’s heart.” Nouvelle was released last month via PaperCup Music.

http://clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-lull-nouvelle

USAI “RHUMBA”

After establishing himself as one of Italy’s new and upcoming producers and DJs, USAI’s rise to international fame has been nothing but mesmerising. Since exploding onto the scene, the Milan based multitalented artist has released huge hits such as ‘Vapour’, ‘Prophecy’ and ‘Opium’ on premiere labels including Armada Music, Protocol Recordings and Code Red, and has gained the backing from industry heavyweights such as Axwell, Steve Angello, Hardwell, David Guetta, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero – monumental achievements for any calibre of artist.

SEA BREEZE NEXT ACT IN STONEHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series continues with its very popular Italian night this Thursday, July 21. The band Sea Breeze featuring vocalist Stephen Savio will again be performing in this Stoneham Summer Concert tradition!

Sea Breeze is considered one of New England’s premiere Italian/American show bands. Performing everything from Broadway hits to Italian favorites, American standards to popular songs, the band is fronted by Stephen Savio, who is not only a gifted vocalist but is a highly engaging entertainer as well. The band also plays in Italian feasts in New York as well as in Boston’s North End and East Boston and other Italian fests in Massachusetts.

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TINSLEY ELLIS STUDIO ALBUM RED CLAY SOUL MAKES #1 DEBUT ON LIVING BLUES RADIO CHART

Tinsley Ellis is honored to witness his new album Red Clay Soul entering the Living Blues Radio Chart at #1. The guitarist and singer-songwriter shares, “We want to thank all the programmers and disc jockeys who gave Red Clay Soul the airplay, and also the fans who keep writing and calling in to request me. Being #1 on a radio chart is a first for me.”

Living Blues Radio Chart June 2016