Month: August 2016

Dennis Sy – ‘Shine On (Featuring Natalie Jean and Darick Spears)’

Optimistic to its very core, Dennis Sy’s “Shine On” is a song of pure hope. Featuring the undeniable talent of Natalie Jean and Darick Spears, the song’s spirit soars to the sky. Effortlessly blending together elements of rock and jazz into a poppy whole the entire song radiates warmth. By far the highlight of the…

GANA “HONEY I’M HOME”

Having cemented their place as one of the most exciting and diverse new acts to emerge on the London scene last year, GANA are set to release their first official single ‘Vitamin D / Honey I’m Home’ on August 19th through 25 Hour Convenience Store. GANA’s playful blend of alt-rock and exhilarating live performances have…

THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF BED BUGS

Bed Bug infestation has assumed an epidemic status in the USA and is fast becoming a major issue that is certainly detrimental to the overall public health. The infestation rates are currently at really an all-time high and so the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency, USA) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) are…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 17, 2016

SAMUEL JACK REVEALS BEYONCE COVER Samuel Jack is a vintage soul in a relaxed-tee clad body. Raised on a diet of Blues, Motown, soul and roots music, Samuel Jack is an emotive storyteller seamlessly fusing the classic sounds of his upbringing with a refreshing rawness and heartfelt honesty. Born in London, but in tow of…

CHEYENNE TOZZI “OTHER BAE”

Cheyenne has appeared on a number of magazine covers, including Vogue, German Cosmo and French Madam Figaro Magazine, and in 2014 she won the GQ Australia Woman of the Year award. She is currently host of Australia’s Next Top Model, and is planning to release her own clothing line later this year. With a reputation…

ELIJAH NOLL DEBUT MIXTAPE

Chicago-by-way-of-Maine singer/multi-instrumentalist, Elijah Noll, has debuted the mixtape that will introduce him to the world. This diverse 11-song mixtape, entitled Delusional points to a tremendously talented artist capable of wrangling chillwave, R&B, indie rock and classic pop sensibilities into a sound as cohesive as it is eclectic. In addition to writing and singing on the…

TIDES “TAKE MY HAND” SINGLE

Born out of a studio in Brooklyn during the coldest weekend of the year, TIDES is the newest act to be making waves across the music industry. Honing in on their roots in old school R&B, modern pop, and electronic beats, the promising duo’s debut single “Take My Hand” is out now for streaming and…

PWR BTTM “NEW HAMPSHIRE” SINGLE

Having recently announced the UK re-release of their essential debut album Ugly Cherries, queer punk duo PWR BTTM have unveiled brand new song “New Hampshire”, available to hear now and for stream/download tomorrow (Aug 17) via Father/Daughter Records (US) and Big Scary Monsters (UK). The shimmering track will be featured alongside the recently streamed “Projection”…

BANKS “GEMINI FEED” VIDEO OUT

See BANKs perform at the 2016 Guggenheim International on November 16, presented by Dior. They Gugenheim will be honoring several artists: Agnes Martin (in memoriam), Tauba Auerbach; Tacita Dean; Leslie Hewitt; Sarah Morris; Laurie Simmons; and Taryn Simon. “You could drown by drinking too much water. This video is about my thirst for balance.” BANKS…

The Spiders – ‘Election Day (Single)’

The Spiders are led by Lead Guitarist and Vocalist, Nick DeStefano who has teamed up with John Henderson on Bass and Nestor Arcelay on Drums, both longtime veterans of the NJ club circuit, this power trio has spent the last few years developing a very loyal following, and they hope with the release of their…

BERNACCIA VIDEO “ANGEL”

Newcastle based alternative five piece BERNACCIA mix choral and tribal rhythms together with sweeping soundscapes and neo-psychedelic guitars. September 2016 sees the release of their next single “ANGEL”. The band have received constant backing from Nick Roberts at BBC Introducing including two live sessions and also Louder Than War. They have opened shows for YAK,…

WHAT KIND OF ENGINEERING GOES INTO A CONCERT?

When going to a concert, everyone attending expects a great show and, in most cases, have paid good money for the experience. In order to make the concert a memorable experience, there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. If it is successful, the attendees will remember it for years. If…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 16, 2016

Harlem Fine Arts Show hosts luncheon fundraiser for Tubman Home The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) will host a special brunch, lecture and book signing today in recognition of iconic freedom fighter, Harriet R. Tubman, who is set to become the first African American to appear on U.S. currency. Special guests for the luncheon are…

BLEEKER NEW VIDEO “HIGHWAY”

After concluding a successful 24 date U.S. tour with Sublime With Rome and Five Seven Music label mates, Dirty Heads, Toronto rockers Bleeker are excited to unveil their new music video for “Highway”. The music video features a collection of behind-the-scenes and live footage from the band’s recent tour as well as day-to-day life for…

NEW SINGLE BY AT/ALL “FREQUENCY”

A new trio out of Melbourne, At/All, premiered their second single off their debut album last Friday on DIY Magazine: “On ‘Frequency’, they channel their finest sci-fi leanings into a synth-pop masterclass.” It comes off their upcoming album, Sun Dog, that’s out on August 26th and you can hear the single now via Soundcloud. At/All…

Jimmy Marin – ‘Along The Way’

With a casual cool kind of style, Jimmy Marin’s “Along The Way” ties together elements of classical rock, soul, and a little of the blues. Jimmy Marin’s vocals are impressive and his lyricism is poetic in nature. Arrangements are pitch-perfect as they have a timeless quality to them. Opting for an airy approach these are…

SABRINA PETRINI “I WILL. I CAN. I AM.”

Sabrina’s solo album “I Will. I Can. I Am.” was released June 4th 2016 and had it’s release party at a sold out Avalon, Hollywood. She had a strong collaboration with producer Gabe Lopez (James Brown, Belinda Carlisle, Universal), K.Chozen (Big Sean, Katy Perry), Ruifu Wang (Monkey Buisness Productions), James Krausse (Beyonce, Nick Jonas) and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 15, 2016

ONEREPUBLIC RELEASE NEW SINGLE “KIDS” TODAY, AUGUST 12TH Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated quintet OneRepublic release their new single, “Kids,” today on Mosley/Interscope Records. “Kids” is available for streaming and digital download via all participating digital retailers on Friday, August 12th. The track was produced by Ryan Tedder and Brett Kutzle and recorded in Tokyo, Japan and Mexico…

NOW I SEE “DECISIONS” VIDEO

Metalcore newcomers Now I See has release their newest single and music video “Decisions”. The new single comes from the bands forthcoming full-length which will be released later this year and was produced by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, I See Stars). Frontman Ian Schneider said, “People often say that If you…

TINASHE PREMIERES “SUPERLOVE” MUSIC VIDEO

Today, singer, songwriter, producer and entertainer, Tinashe, premieres the music video for her new single, “Superlove” via MTV/VEVO. It is directed by Hannah Lux Davis and choreographed by JaQuel Knight, who is best known for his work with Beyoncé and on previous Tinashe videos, such as “2 On” and “All Hands On Deck.” The video…

DANNY L HARLE DROPS “SUPER NATURAL” FEAT. CARLY RAE JEPSEN

Danny L Harle’s eagerly awaited collaboration “Super Natural” with multi-Platinum-selling Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, is out now via PC Music / Ultra Music. “I wrote the melody for Super Natural before I had any lyrics in mind, and even at that stage I knew it was going to be an important…

TYLER GLENN “SHAMELESS” SINGLE

On October 21, Island Records will release ExcommunicatIon, Tyler Glenn’s solo debut. The album boldly details a journey that’s deeply personal yet universal and issues a stirring call to find and fearlessly embrace one’s place in the world. Glenn is the lead vocalist/keyboardist for Neon Trees. Known for such multi-platinum hits as “Animal” and “Everybody…

4 MUST HEAR MUSICALS COLLABORATIONS

Great musical collaborations bring something special special to the table, a blending of remarkable talents into unique works that offer the best each participant has to offer. Much of the time, however, collaborations are overlooked as the focus is placed on a single band or musician, which is a disservice to musicians and listeners alike.…

The Ormewoods – ‘The Bedroom Sessions’

Tapping into folk music’s earnestness is the tender work of “The Bedroom Sessions”, displaying the undeniable talent of the Ormewoods. Arrangements are kept to the utmost essentials. Guitar work is particularly fine as the Ormewoods explore sense of true love and compassion for others. By far the heart and soul of the album comes from…

CADENCE KID VIDEO “HOLD ON ME”

Cadence Kid is a 1 man band believe it or not! Jason Turbin (Aka Cadence Kid) Plays over 10 instruments. He’s been active in music all his life from early childhood singing in Les Miserables as Gavotte to Orchestrating for Dream Theater and most recently for the movie Ouija 2 set to come out this…

HANNAH JANE LEWIS NEW SINGLE “HIDE AND GO SEEK”

Today, Hannah Jane Lewis is sharing new track ‘Hide and Go Seek’ – the third and final track from her debut EP of the same name. Brought up in the cultural hot-bed of New York City, Hannah’s early exposure to the innovative and experimental creativity of the East Village, helped mould her into the artist…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 12, 2016

Chicago rapper Jayaire Woods drops new track “Nowadays” Chicago rapper Jayaire Woods shares his new track “Nowadays” from his upcoming mixtape FREETHEFALL out August 31 via Quality Control. On the track, he speaks on his unstoppable hustle in the face of adversity, while showcasing his unorthodox hybrid style of rapping and singing that sets him…

L.E.J. RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SUMMER 2016”

L.E.J. [Elijay] just unveiled their brand new single “Summer 2016,” and it’s poised to be yet another viral smash from the classically-driven French pop trio. It’s available at all digital retailers now through Casablanca Records. As soon as the girls premiered the video, it immediately began racking up views, impressively garnering 2 million-plus plays in…

ARI ROAR DEBUT VIDEO

Golden Brown is psyched to announce the signing of Ari Roar and his upcoming EP “Patch Me Up,” to be released September 23. Ari Roar is the brainchild of Caleb Ian Campbell. Campbell recorded half of his EP entitled “Patch Me Up” in his Dallas garage apartment during a particularly hot Texas summer. Falling down…

OVERJOY “HOLIDAY” VIDEO

Indie-electronic trio Overjoy debuted their groovy, eclectic sound last year with the release of their inaugural EP, Breakfast. Now, the LA-based outfit of longtime friends is back with more experimental work, this time in the form of their latest single “Holiday.” The first single off of their sophomore offering Another EP which drops on Sept.…

THE PRETTY RECKLESS “TAKE ME DOWN”

After topping the rock charts in 2014 and 2015, The Pretty Reckless returns with their extraordinary third studio album Who You Selling For, due October 21st on Razor & Tie. The new album is the band’s anticipated follow up to Going To Hell, which spawned the biggest rock song of 2014 in “Heaven Knows” and…

Rhett May – ‘Creatures of the Night’

Rhett May’s “Creatures of the Night” is a perfect blend of pop and psychedelic performed with passion. Showcasing his immense talent, the guitar work is absolutely amazing as he goes from the gentle to the blistering, oftentimes within the same song. Nicely tying everything together his is affectionate lyricism heavily focused on love, lust, and…

FRANKIE RELEASES “NEW OBSESSION” (CHEAT CODES REMIX) TODAY

Today, much buzzed about pop singer-songwriter, FRANKIE, releases “New Obsession” (Cheat Codes Remix). The song serves as an additional track on her The Los Angeles-based electronic music trio consisting of Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russel, have taken FRANKIE’s catchy hit and turned it into a dance music masterpiece packed with tropical beats and…

GREEN DAY WILL RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM + LYRIC VIDEO

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will release their 12th studio album, entitled Revolution Radio, on October 7th via Reprise Records. The album is available for pre-order today at http://www.greenday.com. Those who pre-order will receive an instant download of the first single, “Bang Bang,” which is now…

GPGDS NEW SINGLE “MAKE IT BETTER”

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) are on a mission to “Make It Better.” Every detail on ‘Make It Better’ (out Sep 16 through Rootfire Cooperative) reflects the working commitment to collaboration and art creation. “We want to convey the message that acting locally and thinking globally has real effects. Let’s focus on the problems…

Sarantos – ‘D’ja Cheat’

Delivered with great power Sarantos “D’ja Cheat” is dedicated to all those who have been on the receiving end of a cheating partner. With a hard-hitting unrelenting beat the rushes through with great power. By opting for a hard rock style the song simply soars, showing off impressive guitar shredding. Lyrically the song creates an…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 11, 2016

Moss makes his debut on AtomicSky Recordings with ‘Forever’ Canada’s very own Moss has quickly established himself as one of his native country’s hottest exports, thanks to his breath-taking and highly energetic productions. Based in his home city of Toronto and taking inspiration from heavyweights such as Daft Punk, Flume and Justice, he has been…

HEATH NEW VIDEO “OLD TOWN”

Had you have met Peter Hewison growing up you wouldn’t have imagined he’d become a musician. And you certainly wouldn’t have guessed he’d go on to mastermind the alternative pop-rock band Heath. But sometimes life takes you down unexpected byways, and in those cases the best you can do is heed to the voice of…

HOW TO GET THE MAX OUT OF AN ONLINE CASINO

The popularity of online gaming is massively increasing with each year, as more and more fervid players are leaving brick-and-mortar casinos and joining the online community, where gaming is just as high-quality but also more easily accessible via both desktop and mobiles. One of the biggest reasons for joining an online casino is the opportunity…