Month: July 2011

7 Months Later, Time To Decide

So it’s ‘Time To Decide’ now or perhaps 7 Months Later whether or not this Orlando-based rock band has what it takes.   7 Months Later is made up of four members: Chris Ganoudis on vocals & guitar, Adam Sliger on guitar, vocals & keys, David Whitmore on bass & vocals and Nick Davila on…

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM / VIDEO

Verve Records & DH Records are proud to announce the new album from North London-based brother-and-sister trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis entitled Smoking In Heaven. Set for a September 13th release, Smoking In Heaven, the follow-up to the groups acclaimed self-titled debut, is an exciting, self-penned studio album of original material that delves in and…

GREATEST HITS COLLECTION FOR MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST BREAKING BENJAMIN

Hollywood Records has announced a Greatest Hits collection titled Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin from their multi-platinum rock band BREAKING BENJAMIN to be released on August 16, 2011. The two-disc release will feature the band’s chart-topping hits including “Breath,” “So Cold,” “Sooner Or Later,” “The Diary of Jane” and “I Will Not Bow,”…

ONErpm.com LAUNCHES FACEBOOK APP FOR MUSIC BIZ

ONErpm.com announces the debut of its Facebook App,   ONErpm, a robust social commerce application enabling musicians and labels to market and sell their music globally to fans right from their Facebook page. Artists can sell by territory, set pricing tiers, and offer free downloads in exchange for an email address. Emphasizing globality, ONErpm also…

MARTIN SCORSESE’S DOCUMENTARY ‘GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD’

HBO has acquired the North American TV rights to Martin Scorsese’s GEORGE HARRISON:   LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD from Grove Street Pictures.   The film was produced by Scorsese (through his Sikelia Productions banner), Olivia Harrison (through her Grove Street Pictures banner) and Nigel Sinclair (through Exclusive’s documentary label, Spitfire Pictures).   Margaret Bodde…

FUELED BY RAMEN CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Fueled By Ramen Records will celebrate its 15th anniversary with an extraordinary series of multi-artist shows at New York City’s Terminal 5.   The three-night extravaganza will kick off on September 7th with a hotly anticipated headline performance by Grammy Award-nominated superstars Paramore.   The remaining array of headline acts, FBR fan favorites, and up-and-coming…

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TO RELEASE BRAND-NEW SINGLE

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” their first new single in four years, to Rock and Alternative radio on July 18th. The track will also be available for purchase that day from all digital service providers. “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” is the…

XIMENA SARINANA SELECTED ON VH1

Ximena Sariñana (he-MEN-a sa-rin-YAH-na) has been selected as VH1’s “You Oughta Know” artist for the month of August. Launched in 2004, VH1’s “You Oughta Know” program introduces promising new artists on the rise to VH1’s base of music lovers. This highly acclaimed franchise has helped break many artists such as Adele, Mumford & Sons, Amy…

JEALOUS BONE: ORIGINAL SOUND FROM CLASSIC ROOTS

The melding of blues and rock is almost as storied as either of the genres on their own merit. The Yardbirds did it. The Rolling Stones did it. And even more contemporarily, The White Stripes did it deconstruction style. It seems the two almost walk hand-in-hand. For the Chicago-based trio, Jealous Bone, the genre mash-up…

March Into Paris, Beautiful Chaos

Get ready for the Indie rockers March Into Paris as they unleash ‘Beautiful Chaos’ onto you.   This band hails from Sacramento and is made up of five members: lead singer Jennifer Valdez, guitarists & founding members Eric Davis & Randy Medeiros, bassist Kevin McCarty and drummer Kris Ayala.   The energy that these five…

DanseWolf, Smoke N Mirrors

DanseWolf is an electro-rock ‘n’ pop trio from LA that brings a highly infectious sound to the table on their debut release.   ‘Smoke N Mirrors’ centers around the highs & lows of living in Los Angeles, California and DanseWolf truly captures that.   The group is made up of: lead singer Juls D, fellow…

Heather O’Neill, A Feminist Manifesto

**CALLING ALL WOMEN**–Heather O’Neill has the answer for you and it’s ‘A Feminist Manifesto’.   The Chicago-based singer/songwriter is the voice of reason & understanding when it comes to being a strong independent woman of today.   Touching on the subject of misogyny, O’Neill obviously realizes that females have come a long, long way over…

COLUMBOID NEW VIDEO “GUY GOT KILT”

Columboid score the soundtrack to the end of days…they are the bringers of death…they are the answer to my Gothic dreams. Formed around the nucleus of singer/keyboardist Ryan Hamilton in his NYC basement back in 2009 and joined by Benjamin (Drums, Vocals) and Russell Higbee (Hamilton’s PA childhood friend, ex-Coyote band mate, and main Man-…

WYNTER GORDON ON TOUR WITH PATRICK STUMP

Big Beat/Atlantic Records recording artist Wynter Gordon has been confirmed as an opener for Fall Out Boy front man, Patrick Stump’s, first ever US solo tour (see dates below.) The tour announcement comes on the heels of the release of Wynter’s “With The Music I Die” EP, which features her single “Til Death”.   “Til…

UNITED STATIONS INTRODUCES WEBSITE DEDICATED TO LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC

United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (USRN), an independent leader in the business-to-business world of network radio programming, announced today that it has made a giant leap into the world of consumer-facing web development with the introduction of a new website, www.countrymusicontheroad.com, a site dedicated exclusively to coverage of LIVE Country music.     The most…

GARY CLARK JR. TO RELEASE DEBUT EP

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will release his major-label debut EP, Bright Lights, on August 9th on Warner Bros. Records.   The title track, “Bright Lights,” was produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, etc) while the remaining tracks were produced by Gary Clark Jr. The EP, his first release for…

ASHER ROTH & QUAN DO IT FOR THE SUMMER

This video couldn’t be more perfect for today.   Watch it, share it, leave work and imitate it. SUMMERTIME video by Asher Roth featuring Quan. Produced by Nottz. Shot in Viriginia Beach by Illusive Media. [youtube BiueK4736m0 nolink]

Dead City Radio, Post Traumatic Tales

Of indie mind and metal body, Dead City Radio brings the stuff to satisfy both musical cravings on their debut album, Post Traumatic Tales–10-tracks of heavy hitting, guitar-driven anthems in a collision between say… Fountains of Wayne and early Metallica. The album is rife with musical facets taken from a myriad of genres and the…

VIEW NEW MASTODON ALBUM TRAILER NOW

This week, feast your eyes on the new Album Trailer; a visual tidbit with sonic taste of a new track titled “Black Tongue.” You can also find this on www.mastodonrocks.com, the Mastodon You Tube page, Twitter and Facebook pages as well for your viewing pleasure. [youtube QMN5FcgBvBU nolink]

MADISON ROSE SET TO RELEASE HER DEBUT ALBUM

While most 17 year-old female artists are creating Disney/Nickelodeon-style pop music, Madison Rose is rocking out. Madison lists her influences as Def Leppard (her first concert), Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, Michael Jackson, Madonna and The Beatles, to name a few. Her debut album, Aftershock, on which she wrote all the lyrics, co-wrote the music, and…

ALEC GROSS RELEASES “STRIP THE LANTERNS” VIDEO

“The term “Cinematic Americana” is like a nicely wrapped birthday present. You know there’s going to be something good, you just have to unwrap the gift and see what sort of treats lie inside.” writes Boston Band Crush about song-slinger Alec Gross’ Strip the Lanterns, his debut 11-track LP whose songs detail a somewhere America…

GILLES CASANOVA NEW VIDEO “BIGGER TABLES”

“Bigger Tables” is the debut video from the South Jamaica Queens rapper, Gilles Casanova.   Produced by G-Rod, “Bigger Tables” is now available for download through iTunes and all other major digital retailers, courtesy of Sour Music Group.   ” [youtube Sxc2sX0tTw4 nolink] http://twitter.com/#!/gillescasanova

WILL HOGE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM OUT 9/27/11 ON RYKO

Critically acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriter Will Hoge’s seventh studio album, aptly titled Number Seven, is set to be released on September 27 via Ryko. The new single “When I Get My Wings” – which highlights Hoge’s full-throated Otis Redding-style vocal with a heavenly host of Memphis-inspired horns – just premiered on AmericanSongwriter.com today. Check it out…

EVIDENCE TO DROP HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RHYMESAYERS DEBUT

Evidence, the producer/MC who won praise and adoration of fans globally as a member of the venerable LA outfit Dilated Peoples, is primed to release his second solo full-length, Cats & Dogs, on Rhymesayers Entertainment on September 27th. With lyrical contributions from Slug of Atmosphere, Raekwon, Aloe Blacc, Prodigy, Aesop Rock, Krondon and more, Cats…

JEANNINE HEBB TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER

Boston native and pianist/vocalist Jeannine Hebb will self-release her debut full-length album Whileaway on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. This month she is kicking off her East Coast tour in support of her release. Whileaway exemplifies Hebb’s well-crafted songwriting skills and musicianship, from her clever chord structures to her purposeful melodies and to finally her heart-wrenching…

Brooklyn Blues, Big Apple Blues

Brooklyn Blues are as you would assume from Brooklyn. The album was recorded in 2010 but I’m not sure how long they have been a band or if this is their first release. They are a four piece outfit adding extra musicians for the recording. The album is a healthy 50 minutes long…..not too long…

MINA ENCOURAGES STOLI TO REVEAL HIS DARKER SIDE

Man it is hot out there, I encourage all readers to stay cool with lots of water & A/C, & music. No weather conditions can get in the way of our constant drive for new & exciting music. That brings us to todays guest who has really impressed me with a presentation that is real,…

EVOLOVE BREAKS OUT WITH “WAKE UP CALL” MP3

On August 9th, alt-rockers EVOLOVE, fronted by charismatic vocalist Lucy Levinsohn, will release their sophomore Ep Breaking Heartstrings, the inaugural release on the band’s very own HeartChord Records. In addition to being available via iTunes and other digital outlets, Hot Topic stores and Torrid outlets will offer a version on CD as well as exclusive…

JANE’S ADDICTION RELEASES “END TO THE LIES” VIDEO

JANE’S ADDICTION have now released a non-explicit version of their official video for “End To The Lies,” the first single off their upcoming album, The Great Escape Artist. The video was directed by Alex Bulkley (Robot Chicken) in Hollywood, CA at Studio 905 where the band shot live performances in front of a white back…

AGAINST ME! RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BECAUSE OF THE SHAME”

Against Me! is excited to announce the release of their music video for their new single “Because Of The Shame.” Directed by Jason Thrasher, the video is the band’s personal and lively homage to Common Grounds, a Gainesville, FL, mainstay that recently closed its doors after 15 years of serving both the local and nationally…

HOWIE D TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM ‘BACK TO ME’

Howie D [Howie Dorough] is proud to announce the release of his solo debut, Back To Me. Set for a November release, Back To Me sees this talented singer / songwriter infuse his sultry and soulful melodies through a myriad of styles, to create a stimulating collection of songs that bounce from Euro electro chic…

David Silva, Moorpark Oasis

David has been musically active for pretty much 40 years — a child of the 60’s you can hear influences from Simon & Garfunkel and Leonard Cohen although David cites John Prine as his biggest musical influence.   This CD features a backing band which compliments the music very well but David is mostly a…

THE BYNARS GO INTERACTIVE IN NEW VIDEO

The Bynars’ brand new Interactive Music Video for the single “How Does It Feel to Be in Love?” is here. This is a lot of fun, you can choose between watching 12 different videos, watch 4 at a time, in any combination you’d like.   Choose which video you are watching by clicking with your…

Adolfo Lazo, Flowers On Gooey Sand Dunes

Adolfo Lazo is back with his brand new release titled ‘Flowers on Gooey Sand Dunes’.   I had the chance to review Adolfo’s last album ‘On Tape’ back in ’08 (http://skopemag.com/index.php?s=Adolfo+Lazo) and I knew then that Adolfo Lazo was a serious artist that would be around for quite awhile.   The title of the new…

JULY 2011 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH”

Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT FYB (FOR YOU BROTHER)

It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in New England when the phone rang and it was  John Davis, a.k.a. Dash from the duo FYB. The multifaceted duo, John Davis and Melvin Blakely, are garnering fans by ushering in a new era of music, tinged with the style of Jimmy Hendrix and flavored with rock and…

WEEK 1: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE

Hello folks! We want to make the MKM Notes from the Sound Table, an interactive experience–so we encourage readers to tell us what they like to read by responding to our planned postings, because we truly want to know what YOU like to read!!

RACHAEL YAMAGATA REUNITES WITH PRODUCER JOHN ALAGIA

Rachael Yamagata has reunited with Happenstance producer, John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Liz Phair) and is putting the finishing touches on her new studio album, the follow up to her heralded 2 CD Set Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart.   Yamagata will self release the album this Fall. “When I say in the studio,…