Month: December 2011

SAMI.THE.GREAT “DRESSER DRAWER” OFFICIAL VIDEO

sami.the.great is making big splashes with her upcoming self titled debut full length. the release date is january 31st but she is being featured in major national publications with interviews and reviews of this charming singer songwriter.

RADIOHEAD TO RELEASE NEW TRACKS

Radiohead will release the previously unavailable tracks “The Daily Mail” and “Staircase” on December 19th.   Bothtracks were recorded as part of the “The King Of Limbs – From The Basement” session, filmed earlier this year, and can be pre-ordered now. Radiohead fans may also recognize “Staircase”   from the band’s appearance on this year’s…

NAUGHTY BY NATURE’S 20th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM

Grammy award winning hip-hop group Naughty by Nature drops the long awaited 20th anniversary album, Anthem Inc., today via Illtown Records / Entertainment One. It includes re-recorded, 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of select Naughty classics such as “O.P.P.” and “Hip Hop Hooray” & brand new material including the current single, “Perfect Party” featuring R&B artist…

JUST MARRIED RETURN TO SKOPED OUT WITH NEW ALBUM & BABYBOY

So we are now under the two week mark until Christmas & Chanukah. Is it just me, or has the holidays become less about loved ones & more about how much can you spend for these big retailers? If these corporations don’t stop laying people off and trying to squeeze the middle class, who will…

ANNA VOGELZANG RELEASES 3 HOLIDAY SONGS

In the spirit of the season, Anna Vogelzang has carried on her tradition of recording holiday songs towards the end of the year to share with friends and family. The practice began in 2008 when she’d just moved to Madison, WI after a stint in Chicago. Having yet to start a new day job, she…

NEW FROM BELGIUM IS ARROW HAZE

In existence less than a year, Arrow Haze, a Belgium group has already worked with the famous Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol).   Their first video Elly Kedward has stirred up international interest with its solid guitar and drum riffs.      

JESSICA CAYLYN TURNS HEADS WITH “JUST CAN’T HELP MYSELF” SINGLE

Jessica Caylyn is a California country-rock singer known for her powerful voice and audacious stage presence. At 10 years of age, she fell in love with the “natural high” of live performing, and Bay Area audiences were quick to fall in love with her. It wasn’t long before Jessica was singing the national anthem to…

BEVERLY McCLELLAN, FEAR NOTHING

Beverly as a singer, songwriter, musician, delivers a country rock, sometimes bluesy, gut originated style of vocal treatment.   Her performance as a finalist on The Voice first brought her national attention.   This is her fifth release over the past 15 years, and successfully combines many vocal styles.   Guitarists Josh Sklair and Billy…

ITUNES NAMES THE PARLOR MOB DOGS 2011 ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR

New Jersey rock band The Parlor Mob only just released their Roadrunner Records sophomore album Dogs on October 11, 2011 but iTunes “Rewind” has named it 2011’s Rock Album Of The Year.   “Rewind” is iTunes editorial selections for the best music of 2011 and puts The Parlor Mob in the same company as Bon…

SAMANTHA TESTA: THE FORCE BEHIND THE VOICE

When I met Samantha her voice had a warmth that filled the room and that was only when she was speaking. She was born in Montreal and is now living in Ottawa, but has been actively making her rounds from LA all the way to Nashville TN. She has done work with producer Steve Dady…

ALL TIME LOW NEW VIDEO FOR CHRISTMAS

All Time Low premiered their new ‘Christmas’ video for “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” today on AOL Music, which, according to the band, is an anti-holiday video that’s “tailor-made for your ‘B’ah humbug’ state of mind.” The slightly not safe for work clip features puppets at an office holiday party and bosses with fake German…

RACHAEL YAMAGATA SELLS OUT LAST THREE DATES ON CURRENT U.S. TOUR

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rachael Yamagata has sold-out 10 of the dates on her current U.S. tour in support of her third release Chesapeake, which was released on October 11th through her own Frankenfish Records. Sold out markets on the tour (so far) include: Northampton (10/28), Boston (10/30), Washington, DC (11/1), Baltimore (11/2), Brooklyn (11/4), Pittsburgh (11/5),…

TIM MCGRAW: FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW SONG “CHRISTMAS ALL OVER THE WORLD”

Tim McGraw is celebrating the holidays by giving fans a free download of “Christmas All Over The World.” The song, which he recently co-produced with Byron Gallimore at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, is a joyful celebration of the season penned by Daniel Tashian and Troy Verges. The track is being released through McGraw’s own label, StyleSonic…

FRENCH MONTANA SIGNS WITH BAD BOY

Bad Boy Records proudly announced yesterday the signing of hip-hop street sensation French Montana. After much speculation and buzz about where the Bronx rapper would call home, Montana has officially joined the Bad Boy/Interscope Records family. The highly anticipated announcement came during Bad Boy Records’ takeover of BET’s “106 & Park” where French appeared with…

KARMIN BRING THE FESTIVITIES TO VEVO

Phenom-duo Karmin celebrate the premiere of their first official music video for “Crash Your Party” with VEVO. With today’s premiere, Karmin have been chosen for VEVO’s emerging artist “LIFT” program — committing to a twelve week campaign, the longest run they’ve had with a new artist. The celebration continues as Karmin bring their swag pop…

CIMORELLI RELEASE THE CIMFAM EP ON UNIVERSAL MUSIC

With over 114 million total upload views, almost 9 million channel views and nearly a half million subscribers, Cimorelli, a group of six sisters from Sacramento, California debuted at #6 on iTunes US Pop Chart and #22 on the overall iTunes album chart with the release of their first EP, The CimFam EP.   Reaching…

BOSTON’S BLACK PYRAMID TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM

New England doom rock trio BLACK PYRAMID will release its long awaited sophomore album Black Pyramid II on January 31, 2012 via MeteorCity Records.   Recorded “in the foothills of the Berkshires” at Black Coffee Sound (Elks, Elder) and mixed by Justin Pizzoferrato (Sonic Youth / Witch / Dinosaur Jr.), the record features nine tracks…

LUTHER CAMPBELL GOES TO SUNDANCE

The Sundance Institute selected The Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke, a short film starring Miami-based rapper and politician Luther Campbell (Uncle Luke of 2 Live Crew) and produced by Miami’s Borscht Corp. (the organization behind the Borscht Film Festival) in collaboration with Miami production company Rakontur for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s Short…

BALKAN BEAT BOX RETURN WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW SONG AND VIDEO

BALKAN BEAT BOX have again lived up to their reputation as an explosive, unique, outspoken, multicultural trio with the release of their latest video for “Political F*ck.” Filmed in Tel Aviv and edited by frontman Tomer Yosef, the song and video reflect the frustrations shared by many at this time of political upheaval and uncertainty…

Backnbloom, Music for the Modern Monkey

Over the years we’ve seen pop, dance pop, and even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something raw, something that’s pushes hard and is going to kick me in he ass. Something that doesn’t sound like…

RENEE & JEREMY RELEASE BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Acclaimed family music duo Renee & Jeremy, who are riding the crest of the holiday wave with their single “Sunny Christmas,” unveiled a brand new video for “It Makes You Feel Good,” a stand out track from their acclaimed release C’mon. Directed and photographed by Ron Hamad and edited by Luc Giddens at Cosmo Street,…

EPITAPH RECORDS SIGNS SKIP THE FOREPLAY

Epitaph Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Skip The Foreplay.   Known for their distinct musical style, which mashes up elements of dubstep and house with pop and metal-core, the ground-breaking Montreal – based band has been electrifying audiences with their intoxicating blend of hardcore heaviness and dance floor energy since 2010. Skip…

AMOS LEE TO RELEASE B-SIDES EP

Blue Note recording artist Amos Lee will release a six-song collection of previously unheard songs as a CD, digital, and 10”-vinyl EP, entitled As The Crow Flies, on February 14th, 2012. The songs were recorded during the sessions for Lee’s critically acclaimed album Mission Bell, which was produced by Calexico frontman and multi-instrumentalist Joey Burns.…

MILLIONYOUNG “EASY NOW” VIDEO

It was a whirlwind 2010 for the 22-year old MillionYoung, who is known in his everyday life as Mike Diaz.   After self-releasing the “Sunndreamm” e.p. for free at the end of 2009, Diaz released the”Be So True” e.p. to much critical acclaim, including an iTunes Digital Download and a 7.6 from Pitchfork. [youtube F02xWxVqj5g…

DECEMBER 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.

TIESTO LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE

Global sensation Tiësto has revolutionized the world of electronic dance music with his incredible live shows and timeless productions. Now he’s poised to explode onto the fashion scene with his new clothing line CLVB LIFE, being released on December 8th at Kitson (Los Angeles) and Atrium (New York and Miami). CLVB LIFE launches with a…

KRASHKARMA OFFER DOWNLOAD “NIGHTMARE ON CHRISTMAS”

Holiday songs don’t have to be all Burl Ives and Mariah Carey. Hard rockers KRASHKARMA are here to make sure you have something to get you through the holiday season of nagging relatives and being snowed in. Titled “Nightmare on Christmas,” the heavy hitter will get you in the Christmas spirit even without the eggnog.

GRAFFITI6 ANNOUNCE JANUARY TOUR DATES WITH AUGUSTANA

Currently on the road in the U.S. supporting Latin singer-songwriter Ximena through December, Britain’s Graffiti6 have announced that they will perform on the Rachael Ray show on December 19th as they continue to tour Stateside throughout January and into February with SONY recording artist Augustana. The tour–in support of   their upcoming Capitol Records debut…

Trouble in the Wind, No Work Dancing

Eclectic and original are the first words that come to mind when I think of Trouble in the Wind and their debut release ‘No Work Dancing’.   What you get here is not one specific genre or style but a diverse mix of songs that incorporate everything from classic rock and folk to country/alt-country.  …

HERTZ AND LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT FORM ALLIANCE

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) today announces Hertz ‘Movin’ with Music’ and a groundbreaking, multi-year sponsorship and marketing alliance with Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV).   The alliance will enable Hertz to reach millions of live music fans and becomes Live Nation’s exclusive car rental partner in the United States and Canada.   Hertz car rental…

SIMON FISHER TURNER & ESPEN J JÖRGENSEN OUT DECEMBER 13TH

Simon Fisher Turner and Espen J Jörgensen release a unique collaboration on Mute out now. (December 13th). Soundescapes came into being through an unsolicited contact from Oslo-based electronic composer and film maker Espen J Jörgensen (The Sequential Art), who found himself haunted by Fisher Turner’s score to the David Lynch-produced vampire film, Nadja. Jörgensen sent…

VIDEO: CIARAN GRIBBIN IN AUSTRALIA WITH INXS

New INXS Frontman, Irishman Ciaran Gribbin, gave a nod to the late Michael Hutchence as he took the stage in front of more than 2,000 people in Fremantle on Saturday night for his first Australian concert with the iconic Aussie group.   Click below to see Ciaran’s performances with INXS in the “Like You’ve Never…

CHADWICK STOKES TAKES HIS MUSIC TO THE STREETS AT OCCUPY BOSTON

In recent months there has been an occupy movement that is sweeping our nation and has now gone global. It has been said that the movement is trying to bring focus on the human side and how our current policies are killing the very people that keep our economy thriving, the middle class, better known…

FIRE ON MCGINNIS ANIMATED “BEDLAM BOYS” VIDEO

The Alaska based five-piece band, Fire on McGinnis plays a sparky mix of Celtic, Irish and American rock. The band started as an unchecked offshoot from a larger bagpipe marching band called Stoller White Pipes and Drums. In the mid 00’s, the marching band was asked to hold a public recital.

STEVE TYRELL RETURNS FEBRUARY 7

Often cited as the world’s true “romance crooner” and proponent of all things love, legendary jazz balladeer Steve Tyrell will release his new collection, I’ll Take Romance onFebruary 7th, 2012.     His Concord Records debut, I’ll Take Romance, features 12 tracks with Tyrell, backed by his band along with a String Orchestra.   The…

TIMBALAND JOINS WESTERN UNION FOR TELEGRAMS

The singing telegram is back – and you can get in on the fun with some help from megaproducer Timbaland. The Western Union Co. launched a new site — www.wu-singingtelegram.com – so you can send messages of love, congratulations and “Happy Birthday” with a personalized song of your own or with some star power, all…

PRIMARY VIOLATOR SIGNS NEW MANAGEMENT DEALS

Primary Violator, the new powerhouse talent management company that recently merged the artist rosters of Primary Wave Talent Management and Violator Management, is proud to announce that they have signed a management deal with multi-platinum R&B artist Ginuwine as well as Yo Gotti, one of the south’s finest rappers. By signing this new management deal…