Month: August 2016

AYLA RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LIKE THE OTHER KIDS’

After the unmeasured success of her 2015 debut EP When The World Ends, AYLA returns today with a new offering in ‘Like the Other Kids’ and a subsequent launch tour. Premiered last night on triple j’s Goodnights, the song’s chugging, layered production is anchored by a pounding drum motif that takes it from stunning to…

LIOR BEN-HUR RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO “ROADS OF CREATION”

Originally from Jerusalem, Lior Ben-Hur has spent years traveling the world playing and learning music. His band’s new music video, “Roads of Creation,” tells the journey and story of the traveler who chooses to be on the move in order to learn about the world and humanity first hand. “Roads of Creation” from the upcoming…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 31, 2016

“Vitruvian Man” by BEN FORD-DAVIES will be released 23rd of September 2016. Having recorded a cracking new album, PAPILLON, which won him 3 South Australian songwriting awards, and previously opened for nationally celebrated artists (including Diesel and Jeff Lang), Ben Ford-Davies releases his latest single ‘Vitruvian Man’. Recorded and produced by Nigel Grummet, Ronnie Taheny,…

THE BIGNESS SINGLE “BEAUTIFUL LIFE”

“Beautiful Life” emits the purest pleasure, Kristin Bigness’s vocals fully capturing the spectrum of happiness depicted in the lyrics. “Let go,” she sings, “We have a beautiful life.” Surrounded by a full band comprised of her husband and long-time friends, Kristin and the rest of The Bigness pay perfect tribute to the 70’s greats who…

BOXED IN SHARE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “FORGET”

Today, London quartet Boxed In share the new video for single “Forget” from their upcoming album Melt (September 23rd). “Forget” is the follow up single to “Jist,” which upon its release was immediately added to the UK’s prestigious BBC Radio 6 Music Playlist and received regular plays across Radio 1. The new video is the…

WARD THOMAS VIDEO “GUILTY FLOWERS”

Ward Thomas, the UK-based twin sister duo – comprised of Lizzy and Catherine Ward Thomas – are set to release their sophomore album Cartwheels on September 2nd via a joint venture between WTW Music and Sony Music UK. The sisters just released their new music video for “Guilty Flowers”off the upcoming album. “Guilty Flowers” is…

DRESSING & SKIN CARE: FASHION GUIDELINES & BEAUTY ROUTINES

Dressing well is a worthwhile effort that ensures all your outfits bring out your best features and are suitable for each occasion. If you want to maintain a fashionable appearance every day, you need to start by assessing your wardrobe and making sure it contains various classic and basic items. Classic Items – Style and…

IS YOUR HOSPITAL PROVING A CHALLENGE TO RUN?

Every business has got its challenges especially when it comes to taking control of the activities running. Things can get really thick for you, as a doctor, until you find yourself in a situation where you no longer practice. Most often, you find yourself dealing with the paper work of your patients rather than actually…

Bone and Marrow – ‘Introspectator’

Bone and Marrow’s “Introspectator” takes the anxiety of the Talking Heads and electrifies it. With strong, commanding vocals and taut rhythms the songs linger in the mind long after they are over. Attention to detail is impeccable as the songs are carefully woven together making the album into a tapestry of sound. Easily the highlight…

BARBEE X DJ LUKE NASTY = “OTW”

Certified gold artists, DJ Luke Nasty, presents Caribbean Pop princess Barbee, to star in his latest hit single “OTW.” The voice on the phone in the record is Barbee’s voice and Luke wanted her sexy assertiveness in this video where she is asking DJ Luke Nasty “where are you?” This comedic video has many hilarious…

BIG SCARY’S ONLINE LISTENING PARTY HAPPENING THIS WEEK

This Friday, Big Scary will release their third studio album Animal. The band is previewing the record throughout the week in a digital listening party running via their Facebook page and bigscary.net. Animal has four stages of the animal, which are rolling out this week with accompanying visuals by John Syme. Currently ‘Hunting’ and ‘Lurking’…

Bunny Sigler – ‘Stand Up’

The release of Bunny Sigler’s latest single “Stand Up” brings together the greatest of the legendary singer’s talents in one compelling work. The Philadelphia native, long ago nicknamed Mr. Emotion thanks to his particularly deep feeling singing performances, retains every ounce of his much ballyhooed ability to transfix listeners, but likewise, he retains the ability…

AYELLE NEW SINGLE “RECLAIM”

Only a few months after the release of her Machine EP, London based, Swedish-Iranian singer Ayelle is back with another stellar single. ‘Reclaim’ is a bass-driven, pulsating, confrontational r&b piece, produced by frequent collaborator David Marc Dos Santos (1/2 electronic duo ‘Molo’), who also produced Ayelle’s February release ‘Waiting’ earlier this year. Possessing a bittersweet…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 30, 2016

New DOPETHRONE NSFW VIDEO DOPETHRONE’s new EP “1312” was written and recorded in the winter of 2015, and serves as a transition between the band’s largely acclaimed fourth album “Hochelaga” and their next full-length. The video for “Shot Down” features live footage and behind the scenes from the many festivals and clubs they have played…

WOODES VIDEO “THE THAW”

Australian artist/producer Woodes has released the striking new video to her acclaimed hit single “The Thaw.” Shot on location in Lake Moutain in collaboration with Josh Harris (Welcome The Machines), the clip showcases the unique wintery Australian mountains juxtaposing the trees with ice and snow. Woodes explains her inspiration, “I wanted to shoot on location…

OLIVIA “SKYLINE” VIDEO

Olivia brings the thirst for adventure to life in the beautiful new video for her single, “Skyline.” The rising star infuses a timeless energy and uplifting spirit into the cinematic take on a track all about discovery. It’s a visual look at the power of dreams and determination, as she leaves behind everything she’s ever…

MUSICIAN, DJ AND PRODUCER SAM SPIEGEL TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE

Interscope Records artist Sam Spiegel releases his debut single — “Mutant Brain” — today via all digital retailers. Listen HERE. The musician, DJ, producer, and composer collaborated on the track, a frenetic and futuristic take on bass-heavy electronic music, with Houston-based producer Ape Drums. “Mutant Brain” features guest vocals by Jamaican dancehall artist Assassin, who…

Flight Feathers – “Days Like These”

On “Days Like These” Flight Feathers neatly tie together elements of classic rock, folk, and chamber pop into a lovely whole. Reminiscent of Grizzly Bear’s stylish thoughtful take on pop, the pieces teem with life. Layer upon layer of sound interact ever so gracefully as their playing reveals a band that listens to each other.…

SIX TIPS TO LEARN CHINESE

Learning and speaking Mandarin Chinese is very important in and out of China, or Chinese speaking countries. The world population of the Chinese people is about 1.3 billion and in a great way, they push and make up a big part of the economy. International and local business partnerships are on the rise and for…

Rogue Valley – ‘Radiate Dissolve’

Since their 2009 formation, Rogue Valley has distinguished themselves as standing among the foremost practitioners of brainy modern pop. Their sound owes a debt to an array of influences. Their conceptual preoccupations, however, recall a specific time in popular music’s history and speak to their artistic ambitions as songwriters. Few modern bands will coalesce around…

Spark and Whisper – ‘Monument’

Since their 2010 formation, Spark and Whisper have established themselves as one of the foremost practioners of what is commonly referred to as roots, or Americana, music, but their work extends far beyond merely invoking rustic nostalgia. The superb playing and diverse instrumentation driving their songwriting couples itself nicely to a well-developed literary flair. The…

Jennifer Hope – ‘Bring Me To Life’

Jennifer Hope’s “Bring Me To Life” is a defiant triumphant song. Sounding akin to a lovely mixture of the Cocteau Twins mixed with a little metal, the song is positively dreamy. With hazy textures given a little edge, Jennifer Hope’s voice guides it the rest of the way. The slow build helps to emphasize the…

Oddslane – ‘Last Night On Cherokee’

Odds Lane represents the best of the blues with its rollicking “Last Night on Cherokee”. Deserving to be played as loud as possible these are songs that grab the listener. Incorporating rock, the blues, with a little funk the songs glide by ever so effortlessly. Everything simply possesses a physicality to it from the dexterous…

TOM CHARCHUK VIDEO “READ YOUR LETTER”

Tom Charchuk has lived in and around Alberta Canada most of his life and is an accomplished singer/songwriter both has performed successfully as a rock artist and country artist. He is influenced by some of the greatest past and modern day singer/songwriters. His sounds are a blend of high energy interpretations with a touch of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 29, 2016

YOUNG THUG & LYOR COHEN HOST “No, My Name is JEFFERY” LISTENING PARTY Last night, Young Thug – or should we say Jeffery, sat for an intimate Q&A alongside 300 Entertainment’s Lyor Cohen to discuss his name change, the minds behind “No, My Name is JEFFERY,” the cover art and much more. WILL YOUNG “AMY”…

COCOA FUTURE “THE BLUE”

Composed around an eerie, looped ice cream-van siren and a big dumb bass riff, ‘The Blue’ is sonically fitting for a track concerning the symbiotic relationship of the gleeful and the gloomy. “It’s a good idea to feel sad sometimes,” says Cocoa frontman Greg, “but the things you can do to avoid feeling down can…

CASSIUS “HEY YOU”

Cassius have released their anticipated new album Ibifornia, out today via Interscope / Polydor Records. The LP marks the iconic French duo’s first studio album in ten years and brings together a star-studded team of collaborators including Pharrell Williams, Mike D of Beastie Boys, Chan Marshall of Cat Power, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, and John…

JEREMY GARRETT “TIDAL WAVE” + SOLO ALBUM

Today, fiddle player Jeremy Garrett of the Grammy-nominated Infamous Stringdusters announces a new solo album, The RV Sessions 2, scheduled for release on September 27th, 2016. The follow-up to his second solo release, The RV Sessions, The RV Sessions 2 was recorded and (mostly) written during Jeremy’s time on the road – not with The…

MUSIC CULTURE MEETS SOCIAL CULTURE

The music industry isn’t just about music. In some cases, the music industry is barely about music at all (but there are people who would passionately disagree about which direction that argument could go regarding genres and overall quality). Culture sits squarely in the middle of so many different aspects of musical acts that they’re…

THE DIVINE COMEDY NEW SINGLE “HOW CAN YOU LEAVE ME ON MY OWN”

The Divine Comedy release the second single from their acclaimed forthcoming album ‘Foreverland’, the brilliant ‘How Can You Leave Me On My Own’ is out today with an impact date of October 7th. Foreverland is the eleventh studio album from The Divine Comedy, and is already receiving rave reviews, with Mojo commenting “Funny, learned and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 26, 2016

Trace Adkins and Kim Coates Star in Official Trailer for STAGECOACH: THE TEXAS JACK STORY! After retiring from his life as an outlaw, ranch owner Nathaniel Reed (Trace Adkins) quietly leads an honest existence with his devoted wife, Laura Lee. But his gun-slinging past suddenly comes back to haunt him when he learns that the…

BEA MILLER RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “yes girl”

Bea Miller has released the music video for “yes girl,” the first track from her upcoming sophomore album due out early 2017. The video, which premiered on Vevo August 25th, was directed by Aya Tanimura (Katy Perry) and shot in Los Angeles. Watch it HERE. ‘”yes girl” is about having a relationship with anybody who…

The Ann Wilson Thing! – ‘Focus #2’

As a member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame outfit Heart, Ann Wilson scarcely needs any real introduction. Her voice has been a staple of popular music for over thirty years and now occupies a secure place as one of the pre-eminent singing talents of her time. While Ann and the band she began…

Biltmore – ‘Revolutions & Romantics’

Biltmore’s “Revolutions & Romantics” offers up a little slice of alt rock heaven. With a sound that feels visceral the songs are downright inviting. Sung with a sense of urgency every song plays off of the last. Lyrics are thoughtful reveling in the many nuances of relationships. Throughout it all a dreamy sensibility seems to…

FINDING THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY COURSES FOR YOU

If you’re an aspiring musician, a wannabe producer, or you think you’ve got what it take to make the best musicians sound even better, than a musical industry degree is the right step for you. Thousands of people are now studying and benefiting from degree courses aimed at the music industry, striving to gain qualifications…

LION SPHERE “SISTERS”

Berlin based four-piece Lion Sphere are one of the most exciting bands to come out of Germany this year. The release of debut single ‘Sisters’, and accompanying visuals, set the boys on a trajectory of nationwide shows and increased demand. The band blend thumping electronic fragments with heavy hip-hop grooves, spacious guitar licks and raw,…

Gibrish – ‘Gangster Tango’

Right away when you hear the band name and album title you’re probably thinking what the hell is this all about and gets you intrigued right? Well…that exact thing happened to me back in 2014 when I interviewed this Swedish-based group for the first time and got a real good sense of them after that,…

JADED PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “4000HZ”

London-based electronic 3-piece band Jaded releases today the video for their single “4000Hz.” The video, which Clash calls “wild patchwork visuals,” was directed by Full Fat Films. “4000Hz” is garnering major attention internationally, receiving 23,000 UK daily streams and 800,000 streams in total over an 8 week period. Additionally, the track is #8 on Spotify’s…

EXCELLENT CAREER PROSPECTS FOR CERTIFIED ENGINEERS

Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to solve real world problems. This is the definition, which makes the most sense and its applications are as diverse as the problems are in the real and physical world. The need for engineering graduates across all disciplines is expected to grow at a steady rate of…

FRANK PALANGI RELEASES SELF-TITLED ACOUSTIC EP

Rock Artist Frank Palangi hailing from Upstate NY releases this new acoustic version of the “Frank Palangi EP” that’s available digitally worldwide through CDbaby distribution. Itunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play and more! “I wanted to shed another side to these songs. I get many comments about releasing acoustic versions since I play acoustic live often…