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Olive Presents “Senseless”

Perth, Australia’s soulful songstress known as Olive commands your undying attention in her new single, “Senseless”. Her debut single, “Changing The World” dropped on Earth Day 2017 to coincide with global consciousness about environmental sustainability. With such a righteous introduction as an underground artist, she’s left new fans rife with anticipation for her next move.…

BANAFSH – ‘Soul Man of the East’

Iranian group BANAFSH creates the unexpected in their soaring song “Soul Man of the East.” Bridging together peace-focused lyrics and ambient sounds, this world-music track surprisingly really rocks. “Soul” is from the forthcoming album, “A Pledge For Peace” and has many things going for it. Sung in both English and Persian, with vocals sounding much…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 25, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Kenny Fame Presents ‘Deeper – a short film’ Kenny Fame is an actor, singer-songwriter, performing artist who first launched his career working at the World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York and has since moved on to perform all over the NYC metropolitan area. Fame who was born in Paterson NJ and was raised…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 25, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Paste is Exclusively Streaming Clint Michigan’s ‘Centuries’ – Listen …”It’s an emotional listen; folk-pop that feels both winsome and weighty at the same time. Feather light but connected to the earth and the struggles that so many of us face in our lives.” – Paste/Robert Ham Harrison Lipton shares new track “Clouds” Growing up in…

Justin Love New Video “The Weekend” – Nicki Minaj/Alicia Keys Cosign

Cliffside Park, NJ singer/songwriter/producer Justin Love presents the music video for his new single “The Weekend”. Justin’s work has been praised by Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri and others. Co-writer of the 2016 smash hit “Focus” by H.E.R, Justin’s sound can be described trap hip-hop meets R&B soul. Recently opening for PnB RocK, the…

Stage Design: How Venue Owners Can Create a Dazzling Display

A dazzling venue can draw more business to your establishment. You can do this by employing a variety of techniques and mechanisms. Here are just some of the ways that you can create a display that is sure to dazzle your audience. Invest in Lighting Options The type of lighting that you want to use…

Exploring the Benefits of Vegan Diet for People with Type 2 Diabetes

Erratic lifestyle and reliance on processed food lead to many ailments today. Diseases like Type 2 diabetes are often the result of lifestyle and improper diet. Studies highlight that vegans can curtail the occurrence of diabetes by 78% as compared diets containing meat and dairy. By eliminating meat from the daily diet, people who have…

Sophie Simmons Preents “Black Mirror”

Sophie Simmons puts intensive work and dedication into everything she does, turning anything she touches into gold. The now 25-year old got her start in the spotlight at the age of 11 as a star on the hit reality TV show, Gene Simmons: Family Jewels. Since then, she has used her position to advance her…

New Video By The Aces “Volcanic Love”

After spending 2017 on the road with a sold out headline show at The Mercury Lounge and sharing the stage with the likes of Joywave and Portugal. The Man in addition to their single, “Stuck” landing them a Top 40 spot on Alternative Radio charts, a feature as Billboard’s Chart Breaker artist and a Billboard…

DEVI – New single “Bad Boy”

Devi goes for a stripped-down dance floor darkness with the intense “Bad Boy”. At times the intensity of the electro sound recalls Crystal Castles at their most intimate. By opting for such a style Devi’s vocals gain a tremendous power to them that allows them to move forward at an incredible speed. Infectious to its…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 24, 2018 @ 3PM EST

video: AMINA BUDDAFLY, “LOVE MY LIFE” “Love & Hip Hop: New York” star Amina Buddafly presents the music video for “Love My Life”, the lead single from her forthcoming album MOTHER. The track was produced by Amina with co-production from Mike City (Brandy, Carl Thomas, Sunshine Anderson), and the video was produced and directed by…

Joseph Eid – ‘Watch It Fall’

Music cannot become more tangible and substantial than this! ‘This’ means the latest single of Joseph Eid, ”Watch It Fall”. The Los Angeles based singer and songwriter Joseph Eid is not a new personality in the world of music. And once again his adorable voice has taken an adorable shape in his new EP ”Watch…

Heather Whitney Is “Moving On” With New Album

MTS Management Group is happy to announce Heather Whitney as joined the “MTS Family.” Heather has signed on with MTS for publicity and promotions of her album, “Moving On,” including her latest single, “Movin’ On Song,” and her video, “Shut Up and Dance.” The video was produced by Cherish Lee, daughter of country legend Johnny…

Why You Should Keep Educating Yourself

Experienced people with a few years and quite a few tricks up their sleeve will inform you – learning never really stops. Just because you graduated doesn’t mean that you’ve learned everything there is to know in the world. Once you realize how important it is to keep growing and evolving, you will understand that…

Can you learn to play the guitar from books?

To many, music is a way of life. It flows out naturally, and they often master more than one instrument by the time they are in their late teens. For others, music is an acquired passion, and they often find themselves looking for reliable music lessons when they are much older. Thankfully, there is no…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 24, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

RICARDA COMETA: New Album By Argentine-Peruvian Duo To See June Release Argentine-Peruvian duo RICARDA COMETA will release their new album, Ricarda Cometa 2, in June through Nefarious Industries, in conjunction with the band’s upcoming European tour. An advance preview of the album’s intense world music rhythms and diverse realms of songcraft has been issued through…

Kevin Tiah Presents “Who We Want To Be”

Australia has quite the reputation for being home to a dazzling assortment of wildlife. Kangaroos, echidnas, and quokka are some of the more notable residents, but today we want to talk about a musical chameleon from the Great Southern Land. Kevin Tiah is an artist who has covered the sonic spectrum with his ability to…

New Video By Deen Anthony “Over You” ft. Dylan Russell

To an unfamiliar listener, the idea of combining alternative, dance music, and hip-hop may seem considerably ill advised. And unconventional indeed it is, but for New Jersey native Deen Anthony, the genres go hand-n-hand. He got his start in music by playing drums in bands, but first got in to DJ-ing by chance: a local…

Robert Ashley – “The Drugs Didn’t Last Forever”

Hailing from Hartford, Connecticut, Robert Ashley is bringing you a sound that is so damn inviting and so freakin’ personal.  I’m not sure what drugs Robert is referring to here but let me be the first to say that it’s the perfect amount and just the right dosage to soothe all of the senses.  “The…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 23, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Wifisfuneral Recruits Curren$y For “25 Lighters” Remix For 4/20 Just in time for 4/20, wifisfuneral recruits New Orleans veteran Curren$y for the remix to “25 Lighters.” The two trade bars over the homage to the DJ DMD classic, based on a phrase originally used by Memphis legends 8 Ball & MJG. Wifi’s signature double time…

Escape the 24-hour news cycle with Superchunk’s new video for “Erasure”

On the cusp of southeast shows and a European tour, Billboard is sharing a music video for Superchunk’s “Erasure,” the What a Time to Be Alive cut that features backing vocals from Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and The Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt. Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan on the video: The song “Erasure” is about the desire and…

FOIE GRAS New Video ‘Red Moon’

Foie Gras is set to release a brand new EP on Yellow Year Records later this year. In the meantime, check out the first single, “Red Moon,” which Noisey premiered last week and described as being “somewhere at the tortured borders between drone, noise, doom metal, and shoegaze.” Foie Gras is a Bay Area solo…

Joshua Ketchmark – “Her Voice In My Head’’

Joshua Ketchmark has finally returned with another series of beautiful and thought-provoking images, in his new soundtrack, ‘Her Voice In My Head’ from the album ”The Misses”. This damn good song plays through a country sounding story of love about his life. But why would you care? Because the story that this soundtrack tells may…

Simple Ways For Women To Boost Their Mood

If you’re plagued by negative thoughts, you will find it doesn’t take much to alter your mood. They’re just thoughts after all. You will find that it’s often the simplest methods that work best. Most of the recommendations below are things that you can do right now. Eat Chocolate Chocolate not only tastes great, but…

Barrett Martin Group – ‘Transcendence’

Barrett Martin Group goes for a gorgeous swinging style on the infinitely playful “Transcendence”. Keenly anchored in jazz, the Barrett Martin Group draws from rock, funk, the blues, even elements of post-rock flow into the mix. Right at the heart of the entire album is a strong emphasis on rhythm. This rhythm transfigures itself in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 23, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

JOSIE DUNNE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “GOOD BOYS” Atlantic recording artist Josie Dunne has announced the release of her new single. “Good Boys” – which follows Dunne’s breakthrough pop debut, “Old School” – is available today at all digital music retailers and streaming services. Wesley Jensen & the Penny Arcade deliver a joyous…

Dwight & Nicole Present “Hi-Lo”

Based in Burlington, Vermont, Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson, collectively known as Dwight & Nicole, are two roots artists that have lived entire musical lives before dropping into each other’s arms just a few years ago. Dwight, originally from our home state of New Jersey, played in numerous bands throughout the past decade, and found…

New Video By Higher Education “Gift Called Life”

It’s time to get educated boys and girls! Based out of College Park, MD, Higher Education is a fun-loving reggae/rock trio made up of brothers, Petey and Danny Devaney on the guitars, bass and vocals, and Bradley Wilson on drums. Since 2010 they’ve independently released three studio albums, Chasing Highs, Would You Like Fries With…

Greg Jacquin – ‘Hudson River’ EP

Greg Jacquin’s baroque folk of “Hudson River” simply stuns with its lovely arrangements. Over the course of “Hudson River” Greg Jacquin sings straight from the heart, proving to be an exceptional storyteller. Exploring elements of relationships, of looking back on one’s experiences, elements of nostalgia and yearning permeate the pieces. A wide variety of influences…

Becky Buller Band – ‘Crepe Paper Heart’

The new twelve song release from Becky Buller and her band, Crepe Paper Heart, is the second release from this renowned fiddle player and follows up the 2014 release ‘Tween Earth and Sky with a resounding successor. The same mix of secular and spiritually themed originals powering her first collection continues with this release and…

The Gothard Sisters

Hitting the streets of their hometown – Edmonds, Washington – in 2006, The Gothard Sisters first began playing together as a violin trio busking for tips at the local farmer’s market, working their way onto stages at local fairs and festivals. In December 2016 The Gothard Sisters charted on Billboard’s World Music Chart with their…

David Shane Releases New Music

Pop music phenom, David Shane, released his first album at the young age of 13. City Boy, the first single from the self-produced album, was picked up by radio stations throughout Australia, and the brilliantly self-produced music video for the song was aired on Australian TV. Domestically, the hit single and video received substantial airplay…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 21, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

KC Hardcore Band SPINE Premiere Music Video for “Warm Now Cold” As they prepare for the release of their second full-length album, Faith, on June 15th, Kansas City’s SPINE have premiered the album’s first single. “Warm Now Cold” is the first peek at the record; the track seamlessly blends the sounds of NYHC bands like…

Let Whitney Peyton In

Don’t be afraid to break the walls down. Whitney Peyton’s new song, “Let Me In” illustrates relationship woes and reminds us that our past may often haunt us. It’s only when you get close to somebody that you realize wounds from previous lovers can still sting. All too often, people sweep their feelings under the…

Jacquees & TK Kravitz Release Music Video “OCEAN”

TK Kravitz teamed up with fellow ATLien and R&B sensation, Jacquees for their new music video, “Ocean.” “Ocean” comes right after TK’s smash hit, “Space Ft. Sexton,” which reached the Top 10 on Urban US Radio and garnered over 50 million total streams. After dominating radio and embarking on a US tour with A Boogie…

ShaQ: Muzik : “Let Me in Your Heart Again”

A possible solution and a means of hope for love lost comes with the new single release from recording artist ShaQ: Muzik. The track is entitled “Let Me in Your Heart Again” and is a soulful, heartfelt  R&B ballad with a laid back rhythm and an undeniable message of romance. A follow-up to the artist’s…

What You Didn’t Know About Kentucky Driving

When it comes to driving in Kentucky, many of the driving laws here are the same as they are throughout most other states. To enjoy all the beauty and scenery that the Bluegrass State has to offer, though, you’ll want to have the 5 tools everyone driving in KY need as well as give yourself…