Month: December 2016

DAVID SPEKTER “MUTUAL” SINGLE

Amidst the excitement surrounding the 2017 release of his forthcoming EP, singer/songwriter David Spekter unveils the EP’s lead single “Mutual.” The overwhelmingly catchy original is guided by pop elements such as the melody’s uplifting chords and a finger-snapping beat, both of which parallel the Canadian artist’s heartening lyrics and warm vocal tone. With the holidays…

STRAE “LIONESS” SINGLE

Meet Strae – a fearless female pop artist and songwriter who refers to herself as a “music-maker, urban nomad and Japanophile.” Last week, Strae released “Lioness”, the first single off of her upcoming EP set for release next year. “Lioness” is available now for purchase on iTunes. “The track was born out of several frustrating…

KP Wolfe – ‘Exodus’

Defiant and inspirational, KP Wolfe’s “Exodus” is pop at its most passionate. Arrangements reveal a true knack for form. Beats hit so hard as they propel the songs forward with a strong sense of purpose. Volume rules over these songs as they deserve to be felt as much as heard. By opting for such an…

Coral Creek – ‘Coral Creek’

Coral Creek’s self-titled debut is a triumphant take on the warm inviting spirit of bluegrass music. Nicely utilizing a loose, easy-going jazz informed rhythm over the course of the album there is something so inviting about the sound. Vocals are sung with the utmost earnestness. With a gorgeous snapshot of a life fully lived, Coral…

Scott Smith – ‘Down To Memphis’

Scott Smith’s “Down To Memphis” embodies the best of the country spirit. With a wild carefree spirit Scott Smith’s delivery has a raw heartfelt quality to it. Front and center to the sound is Scott Smith’s knack for storytelling as his songs focus on snapshots on a life lived most fully. By keeping the arrangements…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 12, 2016

REMIXES OF NIALL HORAN’S “THIS TOWN” OUT TODAY Horan will perform on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” next Tuesday, December 13. “This Town,”which markshissolo debut, reached #1 in 60 countries in the first 24 hours of its release and became the #1 trending topic worldwide on Twitter. It also topped the Shazam chart in…

LEE DEWYZE “WEIGHT”

Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze is announcing the release of his new song “Weight,” the first new release since 2016’s Oil & Water. The piano ballad is premiering on Popdose, streaming on Lee’s official YouTube and is available for purchase on iTunes. “Weight” was also be featured on the CBS series Elementary this Sunday December 11th at…

VAGABOND SPECTER VIDEO “HALF A BILLION MILES”

Based in Kiev, Ukraine and initially a studio project, Vagabond Specter is the joint brainchild of vocalist Pablo Specter & guitarist, keyboard player and producer Yuriy Smalius, who met in Kiev in 2014. At the time, Pablo had skeletons of songs that would later become their debut album, “MIRRORS”, until Yuriy stepped in and helped…

Joey Stuckey – ‘Six String Soldier’

With a rollicking, rambunctious spirit, Joey Stuckey’s “Six String Soldier” is a true stunner. Over the course of the album Joey Stuckey displays his impeccable chops that define the album. Blues help to anchor the album as all else revolves around them. A communal spirit dominates the album, whether it is the grandeur, stately rhythms…

Brother Spellbinder – ‘When The Earth Was Still Flat’

Tender and lovely, Brother Spellbinder’s “When The Earth Was Still Flat” is chamber pop at its most perfect. Possessing great warmth these songs feel timeless with their gentle spirits. Quite eclectic in their arrangements moving from nimble guitar work to jazz flute, everything simply comes together in the most perfect of ways. By far the…

SUSAN AQUILA ROCKS THE ELECTRIC SIDE OF CLASSICAL VIOLIN

Violinists have popped up every now and again, being “a part” of various bands, take acts such as I Am Ghost and Yellowcard, best known within the rock, punk, metal scene, whereas other acts, stand in the background. But in mists of that background within the foreground stands other violinists that are really standing out.…

Susan Aquila – “No Where”

Susan Aquila’s “No Where” is a delightful romp through glam and hair rock. Downright infectious in nature this song deserves to be blasted at the highest possible volume. A sense of determination dominates the piece. Rhythms are kicked out with fury, the riffs righteous, but these merely highlight the true heart of the piece: the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 9, 2016

DEE SNIDER Shows Support For Protesters At Standing Rock In Video For “So What” Not one to shy away from any political or social cause that he wholeheartedly believes in, legendary rocker DEE SNIDER is now showing his support for the thousands of men and women at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota…

KRISTIN MIRELLE VIDEO “FREAKIN’ MESS”

Kristine Mirelle has, without a doubt, one of the most exceptional sounds we have heard in a very long time. Using the deep, sultry tones of her vocals mixed with a healthy dose of 60s soul influence, Kristine creates a sound that satisfies across all ages and tastes. Whether it be a smokey jazz club…

Madelyn Victoria – ‘Madelyn Victoria EP’

On Madelyn Victoria’s debut EP she sings country with true grit. From the slide guitar to the tender fiddle work, everything comes together in such a satisfying way. Throughout it all it is her lovely inviting voice that truly serves as the EP’s heart and soul. Catchy hooks and unforgettable melodies permeate each of the…

JIMMY RAE LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT ‘N’ SUNNY SIDE OF CHRISSY

Chrissy is a juggler of sorts that is full of life and “all about the light”.  She is a bright, Heads Up penny that is all shiny inside and out.  Chrissy has a demanding schedule taking on many different roles within the music and entertainment industries but her most important job title is being a…

Lucid Dream – ‘Otherworldly’

With a blistering performance, Lucid Dream’s “The Stonehunter” is epic in scope. Guitar work soars into the sky, showing off their undeniable chops with satisfying soloing throughout. Anchoring this crazed, at times chaotic, album is the driving pulse of the rhythm section. Over the course of the album Lucid Dream crafts potent poetic lyrics that…

KAIRA DOCU POSTED VIA YOUTUBE

Russian Pagen/Folk Metal band Kaira have released a new documentary of their exploits during 2016. It features great footage of the group onstage and some fun backstage clips from the making of recent official videos. Although the interviews are in Russian, the majority of the hour long piece concentrates on the visual side of things…

KOLE NEW SINGLE “BLOODY MARY”

Not many independent artists today possess the innate ability to showcase an electrifying persona, with as sexy and sophisticated of an edge as electro/dark-pop singer-songwriter KOLE. On her new single, “Bloody Mary,” releasing Halloween 2016, she embraces electro influenced sounds, matched with dark undertones and lush melodies, showcasing her ability to write expressive lyrics and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 8, 2016

Never Say Die Featuring Members of My Darkest Days Release New Single Toronto, Canada’s Hard Rock icons Never Say Die (featuring Members of My Darkest Days) have announced the release of their second single titled “Like A Nightmare” off of their forthcoming debut album set to release in late January 2017. The band will embark…

COUCHERON NEW VIDEO

After breaking through in the latter half of 2015 with his debut EP ‘Playground’ and being picked as a “Spotlight Artist” for Spotify, Coucheron has been keeping himself very busy. Having already produced tracks and featured on collaborations with Mayer Hawthorne, Charlie Puth and Nick Jonas, he also recently added his own remix for one…

ZEROES VIDEO “MACHINES AND MAGNETS”

Zeroes are two multi-instrumentalists with one sound, two solo artists with one vision, two souls with one purpose: to open hearts through the sound they make. Separated by a handful of states and a lifetime of musical experiences, Tony Bernardo and Daniel Scott converged to form Zeroes. The level of trust they had for each…

Brielle Von Hugel – ‘Naked’

A much praised semi-finalist in one of the recent seasons of American Idol, Brielle Von Hugel’s single “Naked” solidifies the praise for her vocal talents and the promise she’s displayed since her first public exposure. This first taste from her forthcoming second EP builds on her aforementioned national television appearances, popular YouTube covers, and live…

Spitzer Space Telescope – ‘Colonies in the Wild Frontier’

The future is past and the past is our future. Our musical world might have progressed from acoustic instruments into electric guitars and multi-piece combos, punk, rap, and many others, but the traditional music preceding the modern music industry as we know it, “folk”, retains a subtle, but nonetheless deep, hold on the human subconscious…

TOP 6 HOLIDAY GIFTS

Have you seen our list of the ‘Top 6 Gifts’ this holiday season? From convenient technology to sweet holiday treats, they’ll be a gift for everyone on your list. 1. Music Muffs— Give a gift both stylish and warm to help get through the chilly winter season. Designed to top the competition, the Music Muffs…

NAOISE ROO VIDEO “WHORE”

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, indie rock songstress NAOISE ROO has been cultivating plaudits and applause for her moody and powerful debut album LILITH (Little L Records) which The Herald describes as “atmospheric grunge cabaret” and The Mirror hails as “something quite special, barging through tales of heartbreak and sex with unflinching honesty, and backed by…

PRINCESS DYE HARD “DON’T KNOW US”

R&B Princess Dye Hard has been honing her craft as a singer and songwriter and is ready to share her gift with the world as she releases her debut single “Don’t Know Us”. The 20 year old Michigan native may be new to the masses but has been hard at work in the studio for…

ANTONIO BREEZ VIDEO “NEXT TO ME”

Hip Hop Artist Antonio Breez has a lot to be thankful for in part to the success of his debut album The Convocation of Antonio Breez in early 2016. Record sales and radio play has a lot to do with the publics reaction, so as a thank you to his fans for their support Breez…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 7, 2016

LUKAS GRAHAM EARNS THREE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS Warner Bros. Records artist Lukas Graham have earned Grammy nominations in three highly coveted categories: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, all for album track “7 Years.” The nominations round out a remarkable year for the Danish band, led by vocalist Lukas…

STRFKR “OPEN YOUR EYES” VIDEO

Being No One, Going Nowhere, the title of STRFKR’s fourth album may seam bleak at first. But hold it in your head a minute, feel its weight, and you may recognize the phrase for what it is: a goal. In the era of the personal brand—amid the FOMO Age—it’s increasingly hard to shed a stifling…

STOLI IS ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE MUSIC OF TERRY COLLINS

So here we are again and it feel so good. The holiday music is on thanks to my friends @ Tunein – http://tunein.com/radio/Holiday-Standards-s257618/. My musical guest today is also in the Christmas spirit and I am so excited to have him on here. But before we get to Terry Collins, how about some music news.…

The Gothard Sisters – ‘Falling Snow’

The Gothard Sisters are truly a beautiful anomaly in our modern musical world. This Celtic music themed three piece have produced five albums of covers and original material since 2010 and their latest, Falling Snow, is one of the finest examples of well-crafted Christmas album in recent memory. The sisters are top flight musicians who…

James Patrick Morgan – ‘Expected’

Atlanta based singer/songwriter and performer James Patrick Morgan’s single “Expected” from the forthcoming EP Art + Work = Love reminds us all that pop music can still enliven and excite. Lodging with listeners at a little under three minutes, the song hits all of the notes that we anticipate from good pop music without ever…

Uncle Frank – ‘Fountains’

The first single from the Uncle Frank Band’s album Love Lion finds Frank, one third of the popular band the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, taking his Leicester, England based five piece to new heights with a song that invokes all the best of eighties pop with some meaningful songwriter that never panders to listeners. The band…

FANBURST: SIMPLE MUSIC SHARING FOR ARTISTS

Fanburst is a music sharing service for artists. Unlimited uploads and downloads, no limits on anything. They have a bunch of other features we are rolling out, and the goal is to help artists make money selling merch, concert tix, and growing their fanbase. Sharing should be free: Artists have the right to create, upload,…

Jordan Burchel – ‘Vowel Sounds’

The haunted landscape of the Deep South is the world that, in a major part, gave birth to Jordan Burchel’s need for self-expression. Life south of the Mason/Dixon line has spawned some of the most vibrant artistic explorations in American history and continues to be fertile ground for inspiring new artists. Burchel’s album Vowel Sounds…

ELBOW DEBUTS LEAD SINGLE “MAGNIFICENT (SHE SAYS)”

elbow makes a welcomed return with their seventh studio album, set for worldwide release on 3rd February 2017. Today, the band released the first track “Magnificent (She Says)”, taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming album “Little Fictions.” Guitarist Mark Potter believes that “Magnificent (She Says)” is “the song people have been waiting for us to…

HOW TO HIDE YOUR AIR CONDITIONING AWAY FROM SIGHT

An air conditioner is an important part of any property. As a homeowner, you appreciate how important your AC unit is for your family during cold or hot weather. In some regions, the AC unit works tirelessly throughout the year. For a large home, you need a large unit but this affects your outdoor décor.…