Month: March 2017

Belle VEX Video “Make It Good For Her”

Last summer we brought you the “Famous” music video from up and coming indie pop artist Belle VEX. The video was an appetizing preview of things to come, and today we are very pleased to bring you the followup video for his soon-to-be-unleashed single “Make It Good For Her.” After the release and excellent reception…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2017

Mother Mother Announce U.S. Headline Shows! Alt-rock band Mother Mother have announced a string of headlining U.S. tour dates in support of their new album No Culture. The band will first hit the road with KONGOS in early May and wrap up on the west coast with a handful of headlining shows. Tickets for Mother…

Blogging About Life: Three Blog Subjects You Could Get Into

Blogging is one of the modern hobbies that people pick up for various reasons. Some enjoy the exposure and feedback, while others simply like to tell stories to an audience. There are also people that feel the need to let certain information out and spread it across the web. For some it’s a very serious…

OUTERLOOP PRESIDENT MIKE MOWERY LAUNCHES SIGN-UPS FOR OUTERLOOP COACHING WEBINAR SERIES ‘SIXTY DAYS TO SIGNABLE’

Dedicated to educating the next generation of music business entrepreneurs, Outerloop President and CEO Mike Mowery has launched a new educational initiative under the Outerloop umbrella, Outerloop Coaching. Outerloop Coaching consists of online courses, webinars, e-books, and mentoring for aspiring managers and self-managed musicians. Mowery shares everything he has learned over two decades in the…

Personalised Gifts, Phone & Tablet Cases And More @ imagise

imagise is a full-service, digital platform designed to provide site visitors with a personal and fun way to easily create and order products catered specifically to their taste. It’s an interactive and fun approach to customising phone cases, tablet cases, clocks, jigsaws, slate decorations and more. Born from a passion for providing shoppers with a…

Kevin Carroll

Kevin Carroll embodies the DIY ethic informing the work of many indie artists today. Working in his soundproofed living room alongside his friend Joey Conception, Carroll produced his debut effort The New You and the three songs off this release highlighted on SoundCloud and Reverbnation are mightily representative of what the full work offers listeners.…

BLACK LIPS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM PRODUCED BY SEAN LENNON

Atlanta flower punk pioneers Black Lips have announced that their first album in three years, Satan’s graffiti or God’s art?, is set for release May 5 on Vice Records. Produced by Sean Lennon at his studio compound in upstate New York throughout 2016, the album is the group’s most musically evolved to date, while still…

Floor Staff New Video ‘Saviour’

Floor Staff is pop music that plays on the contrast between the grandiose and the intimate, persona and person, exploring themes of social expectations and their accompanying anxieties. Floor Staff is the musical moniker of Dublin based songwriter, producer and composer Anthony Donnelly. With his new EP Convictions Donnelly bravely takes this introspection to more…

John Paciga New Video “Tickling the Ivories”

Remember that thrill you felt when you were on your own for the first time in a big city? The openness of the streets, and the feeling you could go anywhere, and do anything you dreamed of doing? It was probably akin to what a truly talented young musician feels when he sits down at…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 22, 2017

The Scars Heal In Time – ‘I’m About To Break’ Video The Scars Heal in Time is a band that has continuously pushed and pulled its way through their ever growing successes. The high energy hard rock sound that they bring to the scene is a fresh new take from the music scene from Houston…

DISABILITY OR NOT URBAN PERFORMER INSPIRES OTHERS

Every day we hear stories of individuals defying the odds and proving that anything is possible, like marathon runners with prosthetics to blind musicians. Thankfully the organization Special Olympics was created to offer a platform for such individuals. David “Priceless” Steffan is one of those individuals. He was born with cerebral palsy which limits the…

Stuart Hollinger – ‘Endangered Species’

Performed with true passion is the pop perfection of Stuart Hollinger’s “Endangered Species”. Within this album Stuart Hollinger taps into a joyful 80s sound with guitars that glisten and glow. Inviting rhythms add to the overall spirit of the songs as they drive the songs forward with great determination. Akin to pop classic revivalists like…

Ivan Beecroft – ‘Believe’

Sung with great passionate is Ivan Beecroft’s pop perfection of “Believe”. Rather stylishly the song glides forward with great optimism even despite the obstacles that the world often places in front of people. Arrangements have a punchy amount of percussion behind them as everything simply comes together in a marvelous display of color. Melodies ties…

Leah Capelle – ‘Joshua’

Sometimes a little goes a long way. The latest release from Chicago based singer/songwriter Leah Capelle is a three song EP entitled Joshua. Despite the apparent brevity of such a collection, Capelle encompasses vast musically imaginative worlds in this trio of songs thanks to two crucial factors above all others – the songwriting talent involved…

GMG Records Presents G-Sharp “Man” Produced By MasterKraft

G SHARP – Real name Chukwuebuka Goodness Michael a Reggae, Pop and Dancehall artiste from Umuozu – Ama Obollo, Isi-ala Mbano in Imo state. G Sharp started singing and playing instruments at the age of 11 when he used bamboo sticks to make danceable sounds for his peers and songs from his aunt’s hymn. G…

Nurture Your Beauty Hair with the Best Shampoos

Who does like a pair of silky, smooth and thick hair? Everyone loves their hair though. For someone having oily hair, its bit of a mess; all the dirt and stuff makes it greasy and ordinary shampoos don’t seem to be any good. Want to blame someone for this? Blame the glands of your body.…

IGGY AZALEA’s “MO BOUNCE”

Multi-platinum Def Jam Recordings artist Iggy Azalea returns to the spotlight this week with the release of her brand new single “Mo Bounce,” dropping March 23 to radio and all digital service providers. “Mo Bounce,” produced by Stereotypes and Far East Movement, is the new single from DIGITAL DISTORTION, Iggy’s highly-anticipated new album, the follow-up…

Mark The Hammer and PC Patton Video “Never Stay Down”

Mark The Hammer and PC Patton are a duo fervent about crafting the greatest possible music and video accompaniment to share their affirmative message through their group, TeamBSRMusic. This poignant new track, “Never Stay Down” contains the same vow of strength, spirituality and positivity that they aim to spread every day. A simple, synth-filled loop…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2017

Alex Aiono Releases Video For “Work The Middle (Acoustic)” Today 21-year old musician, and curator of one of the fastest growing YouTube channels in the world, Alex Aiono released an acoustic version of his debut single “Work The Middle” last week and today the video premieres on Vevo. Aiono is currently on a North American…

I Am the Polish Army – ‘My Old Man’

It has taken, in essence, ten years to make this release reality. Emma DeCorsey first conceived of her band, I Am the Polish Army, during her years as a college student and worked hard over the intervening years at hammering out a clear, comprehensive vision for the band’s presentation and sound. Her recent acquaintance with…

Susan Calloway – ‘Time For This’

Singer/songwriter Susan Calloway’s latest single “Time For This” continues the upward trajectory of a career that has seen her find widespread success in some of the least traditional ways imaginable and reflect the changing face of the music industry. Her hit song for the Final Fantasy video game franchise, “Answers”, staked her claim as one…

James Raftery – ‘Everything’

The title track from James Raftery’s upcoming album will set some ears on fire. Few composers and performers use their typical array of instruments with the imagination you hear on a James Raftery recording and the song has simmering sonic energy that’s impossible to deny. Stylishness plays a big role in Raftery’s presentation as well…

Roger Jaeger – “Elevator”

Hope and optimism define the jubilant pop perfection of Roger Jaeger’s “Elevator”. Tasteful arrangements work wonders building the piece up into a wonderful energetic rhythm. Attention to detail means that the percussion has the right punch, the piano the right level of passion, and the glistening keyboards referencing a classic 70s rock sound. By far…

James Blake Releases ‘My Willing Heart’ Video Featuring Natalie Portman

James Blake has released a stunning video for ‘My Willing Heart’, a highlight from 2016’s acclaimed third album The Colour In Anything. He has also confirmed a run of live dates across the summer, including those in support of Radiohead. Starring a heavily-pregnant Natalie Portman, ‘My Willing Heart’ was directed by Anna Rose Holmer and…

THE LAST BAND “White Powder” Video

The Last Band from Gothenburg plays aggressive hard rock/metal. They formed in 2011 and already in 2012 they competed against hundreds of bands in Jägermeisters contest “Released, Live & Unsigned” and won the title “Swedens best unsigned live act”. During 2016, The Last Band signed with Gain/Sony music and released their 2nd album “The Fall”…

Sarantos – “Why Ask Why”

“Why Ask Why” shows Sarantos contemplating the way life unfolds. Strong vocals rest at the very heart of the sound with everything else revolving around them. Lyrically the song focuses on living to the absolute fullest, both as an individual and as a member of the world at large. Throughout the song, a philosophy begins…

World War IX Video “Have You Seen My Drugs?”

Brooklyn’s World War IX carries the banner of vintage American punk music in the vein of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Murphy’s Law, doing so with their tongues firmly planted in cheek. Their songs are hook riddled cautionary tales that get your fists pounding and your heart pumping. On the heels of the release of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2017

SoMo RELEASES NEW ALBUM TODAY Multiplatinum Dallas, TX R&B singer and songwriter SoMo releases his second full-length, The Answers [Republic Records], in stores everywhere and at all digital retailers today. Upon going live, the record soared to #1 on the iTunes Top R&B/Soul Albums Chart, and is currently approaching the Top 10 of iTunes Overall…

Michael Van and The Movers – ‘A Little More Country’

Michael Van and the Movers do soulful country great justice on the beautiful “A Little More Country”. With thoughtful lyricism that attests to the hard times life brings, the songs show off Michael Van and the Movers ample storytelling abilities. Nicely framing these slices of life are the laid-back, almost dreamy arrangements that at times…

GM Diet: Quickest Way to Lose Weight

This diet came to exist due to the employees of the General Motors Diet plan, this program was constructed in order for the employees to have healthy bodies, the way this diet perform is just marvelous, when you hear that you can lose your weight in one week through this diet you may take it…

HYDRAH RELEASES THE CINEMATIC TRACK “OMINOUS”

Los Angeles artist Hydrah (Katie Kramarczuk), is in a category all her own. Her latest musical offering, “Ominous” showcases her mastery of two powerful genres: electronica and classical. The piece explores the underlying emotional juxtaposition between heavy electronic elements against soft piano and strings, that Hydrah describes as “a dichotomic tug of war between two…

BRKLYN & Mariah McManus Return With ‘Heart of the City’

American electro-rockers BRKLYN emphatically return to Enhanced alongside the ever-impressive vocals of Mariah McManus in their second collective outing on the label with ‘Heart of the City’. Returning with a mesmerizing dose of their exceptionally unique sound after the extraordinary success of previous releases ‘Can’t Get Enough’ & ‘Steal Your Heart’ BRKLYN’s beloved, melodic-touched &…

RICK ROSS RELEASES NINTH ALBUM ‘RATHER YOU THAN ME’ IN STORES TODAY

Building on months of widespread excitement and anticipation, four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rap icon and Maybach Music Group mastermind Rick Ross unleashes his ninth full-length album and first for Epic Records, Rather You Than Me [MMG/Epic Records] today. Get it HERE. As soon as the 14-track offering became available at midnight, the record seized #1…

Alison Moyet “Other” video

On June 16, 2017, Cooking Vinyl presents OTHER, the brand new album by pop legend and relentless explorer ALISON MOYET. “For me, making a record at this age, lyrically, is a different proposition. Observation in most cases replaces emotion. The invisibility of middle/aged woman rather thrills me and instead I watch”, explains Moyet. “Subject matter…

Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show – Season 6 Episode 3

Bongo Boy TV Season 6 Ep3NAT – SuperPower premiered on Channel 29 in Portland, OR. on 2.17.17 and follows it heavy TV rotation on all 66+ Terrestrial TV Channels through March. A spacious classic rock ballad emerges on Anana Kaye’s “Carolina”. Vocals lead the song forward featuring a poetic delivery. Nicely framing this is a…

A Little Bit More – ‘A Little Bit More’

Strong and true, A Little Bit More’s self-titled album represents the best of classic country and Americana. Everything simply works from the physicality of the drums to the emotionally charged guitar work that graces the sound. By far the soulful comes from the earnest vocals that tie the entire sound together. Lyrics have a determined…

John Hickman New Video “Hello Hello”

John Hickman believes that with the right inspiration and skill set the pursuit of musical dreams can be done at any time in life. This is clear from the melodic, piano-driven soft rock hit that is his newest tune, “Hello Hello.” Listeners will be transported to the musical days of 1960’s and 1970’s soft rock…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 17, 2017

Rage Out to Bass Craft’s New Single “Get Fucked” After finding success with his freshman EP “Blast Off” and its chart-topping lead single “SUP,” Bass Craft is making a not-so-quiet return to the scene. The New Jersey-native is staking his claim in the bass music world with his third original “Get Fucked,” out now on…