PBS Digital Studios is thrilled to announce a new weekly digital program called Beat Making Lab, a unique music series focused on youth in developing nations around the world. What is Beat Making Lab? Beat Making Lab is an electronic music studio small enough to fit in a backpack. We build Labs in collaboration with…
Month: May 2013
IRIDESENSE RELEASE NEW EP
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Iridesense, the brother and sister led pop rock group who first entered the musical landscape in April 1993 has announced the release of their new EP entitled Secret Constellation which is now available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/iridesense/id5101009. The songs on the recording, which were produced by David Caggiano at Betamax Artist Development in Glen Cove,…
STOLI GETS EMOTIONAL WHEN “HOW DO PEOPLE LIVE” BY TRIPO9 PLAYS
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Hello to all Skope readers, it is awesome to see you again! Before we bring on my guest Tripo9, I just want to comment on something very intersting. I read that over half of UK and US consumers would like to have the option to sell-on the digital content they have purchased. Now think about…
Bulletproof Snow, Punished for my Innocence (EP)
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Bulletproof Snow is a 4 piece Rock band from of all places Detroit, Michigan. This might just be the perfect locale to explore the sad but true, reckless realm of musical expression. Their latest EP release “Punished for my Innocence” is an action packed collection of melodic rock that reveals all the a-typical conventions of…
WIRE: GARY ALLAN ON AOL SESSIONS
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Gary Allan recently stopped by AOL Sessions for an intimate, acoustic performance of his chart climbing single, “Pieces.” The track is the second official single from Gary’s ninth album, Set You Free, following the #1 Country hit, “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” Gary performed a number of his other songs, and also sat down…
WIRE: DANGEROUS BOYS CLUB SHARE NEW VIDEO
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Dangerous Boys Club, who just released their debut LP on Dais Records this month are sharing the video for “Tranzilvania” with us today. The eleven-minute stomper which serves as a closer to the record is paired with fuzzed out and unsettling-but-beautiful visuals to create the perfect atmosphere for the viewer to become entranced in the…
G2 RELEASES “MIRROR MIRROR” FEAT BAY LUV
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G2 wrote a song that tells the truth to all the jealous men of the world. That they are trying to save a lost relationship and when another guy comes in and ends it, know that it was never a relationship to begin with. Overlaid to a beautiful early 90’s R&B beat, G2 likens the…
ANE BRUN’S ‘SONGS 2003-2013’ OUT SEPTEMBER 10
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Ten years after the release of her debut album, Spending Time With Morgan, Ane Brun releases Songs 2003-2013, an anthology of her previous work. The 32-song collection will be released September 10 on Brun’s own label, Balloon Ranger. Songs 2003-2013 is more than a hits compilation–it is a celebration of Brun’s musical accomplishments from the…
EMMA LOUISE “MIRRORS” VIDEO
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Emma Louise is smart enough to know that having a breakout hit like Jungle brings with it as many challenges as it does opportunities. And that knowledge has never been far from her mind during the writing and recording of ‘vs Head vs Heart’. Produced in the Brisbane studio of Matt Redlich (Hungry Kids of…
MICHAEL FRANTI RETURNS WITH EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM
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One of the most respected, socially active artists in music, Michael Franti returns with the first new single, “I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like),” from his forthcoming eighth studio album. All People (Capitol Records) will be released on July 30th. The fast-paced, rhythmic anthem marks Franti’s first new single in two years, and has…
NEW VIDEO BY CLAUDIO QUARTARONE
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Claudio Quartarone surprises the public again with an unespected Rock oriented tune! Back To The Nature is the new CQ single and went out with a 3d video animation full of simbles and ancient knowledge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuENxVFY2XQ The unique choice of a robot as the video’s star makes this work even more fascinating. It represents a…
VILLAGERS ANNOUNCE JUNE NORTHEAST DATES
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Villagers have announced a run of northeast North American dates in June in support of their acclaimed sophomore full-length, {Awayland}, which arrived in stores last month on Domino Records. Songwriter Conor J. O’Brien visited the U.S. release week, appearing on Fuse News, performing live on KEXP’s Morning Show with John Richards, and for an intimate…
IVAN & ALYOSHA PARTNER WITH GILT.COM
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Ivan & Alyosha are excited to announce an innovative partnership with premiere online shopping destination Gilt.com. It marks the first time in which Gilt has partnered with a band to sell their album and create exclusive content for the site. The members of Ivan & Alyosha were dressed in Gilt merchandise and filmed performing their…
BARENAKED LADIES POST “BOOMERANG”
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Multi-platinum pop group BARENAKED LADIES are celebrating their 25th anniversary in grand style: they just released a lyric video for “Boomerang,” the lead single off their new album GRINNING STREAK (out June 4th on Vanguard Records) and are gearing up for this year’s much-anticipated “Last Summer On Earth Tour.” Barenaked Ladies – “Boomerang” http://youtu.be/nTDgy9EdIl8 LSOE…
I:SCINTILLA POSTS “RUIN”
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Electronic-rock quartet I:Scintilla have released “Marrow 2,” the second EP from the band’s new “Marrow” series. This installment features four new studio recordings that mark a significant progress in the band’s sound and direction. Groove tracks like “Ruin” and “Drag Along” coincide with high-tempo stompers “Skin Tight” and “Sequins & Pills.” Meanwhile, four interesting remixes…
DANK SIGNS DEAL WITH ULTRA
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EDM Bass King, DANK has formed a multi-faceted alliance with Ultra Records & Ultra Music Publishing which will include worldwide distribution of the Artist’s recordings, Music Publishing, Tour merchandise, Fan Club/Website, Music-related Videos, Radio Promotion and Publicity. In a broad plan developed by Ultra Music Incorporated and Dank’s Music Manager, Gerald McCarthy, the agreement will…
SCOREMORE ANNOUNCES JAMBALAYA FESTIVAL TOUR
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ScoreMore Shows has announced the JAMBALAYA Festival Tour featuring the first ever performance of EARL WOLF (Tyler The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt) and is also joined by the likes of Big Boi, AraabMuzik, Zeds Dead, RL grime and G-Eazy. The Jambalaya Festival will be trekking it across the state of Texas for 3 select…
WIRE: FOREIGN TALKS ON MTVU.COM
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With clearly developed songs featuring growling bass lines, thumping drums, catchy guitar riffs and four part vocal harmonies you’d never guess that Portland band Foreign Talks is composed of four teenagers; brothers Marcus (18) and Madison Fischer (17) along with their pals Tanner Steinmetz (19) and Kevin Downes (19). Playing together only since high school…
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA PRESENTS USHUAIA BEACH CLUB, IBIZA
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Fresh off their sell out world tour as two thirds of Swedish House Mafia, and with a No. 1 single and album under their belt, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso have now confirmed they will be coming together to bring a new concept to Ibiza this summer. We begin with the excitement of arriving at…
WIRE: IMPOSSIBLE GIRL POSTS “FIX YOU GOOD”
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Canadian-born, NYC-based songstress Kim Boekbinder performs under the moniker The Impossible Girl, crafting lush, genre-defying songs that fuse elements of electronic and acoustic music. A performer, composer, and visual artist, Boekbinder made headlines in 2010 when she successfully funded her debut LP via Kickstarter and went on to pre-sell her US tour using the…
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV POSTS “SAINT VALENTINE”
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The Weatherman, the new album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov, will be released July 9 on Suitcase Town Music. This is Isakov’s third full-length release and follows 2009’s This Empty Northern Hemisphere, which the Denver Post praised as “an artistic masterwork” and Paste Magazine described as “quietly lush” and “deeply vibrant.” In celebration of…
LISTEN TO BRAND NEW VAMPIRE WEEKEND TRACK “YA HEY”
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As Vampire Weekend gear up for the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Modern Vampires of the City, the band have unveiled a lyrical video for brand new track “Ya Hey,” directed by Greg Brunkalla. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-BznQE6B8U Already hailed in a 4.5 star Rolling Stone lead review raving “dark…
WELCOME TO THE ZU
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OnPlanetZu is creating a scene all their own in LA, delivering high energy dubstep mixed with punk and hiphop. With a new single “Speakers” out and gaining an onslaught of new fans daily, OnPlanetZu is one of those rare acts that you just can’t help but rock out to, tap your foot or raise a…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF STRING INSTRUMENTS
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How have string instruments developed over time, and what have been some of their key innovations? From the earliest lyres played thousands of years ago, to the influence of Middle Eastern music on instruments like the rebec, and through to the developments in electric guitars and violins in the 20th century, the following represents a…
BREAKING: HIM TOUR CANCELLED
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HIM’s North American tour (which was due to kick off in Los Angeles on May 3rd at the House Of Blues) has been cancelled due to unforeseen medical circumstances. HIM’s lead vocalist Ville Valo has been diagnosed with severe asthma with presumptive pneumonia. Tickets for all dates will be refunded at the…
WIRE: NEW TEAM SPIRIT VIDEO POSTED
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Team Spirit is excited to share the newest video episode for “MRDR It’s Ok” from the self-titled debut EP out now on VICE Records / WBR. The video is the latest in a five part video series collaboration between Team Spirit and Swedish animation duo Hannes and Johannes and continues to take the viewer on…
MIC CRENSHAW NEW SINGLE FEAT DEAD PREZ
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“Superheroes” is a collaborative effort between Mic Crenshaw and Dead Prez, with production by Maestro of Detroit’s D-12. The track speaks to the true everyday “Superheroes” that support their families, guiding them to help tackle the future problems facing the planet. Mic Crenshaw, born in South Chicago, is one of the definitive Hip…
A GREAT BIG WORLD 3 SONG EP MAY 21 + AUDIO
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A Great Big World will release their Epic debut, a three song EP, on May 21st. It includes the tracks “I Really Want It,” “There Is An Answer,” and the song (and video) that earned them legions of dedicated fans, “This Is the New Year.” Link to Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agreatbigworld/this-is-the-new-year When they asked their…
WIRE: ILLOGIC & BLCOKHEAD ON XXL
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The video, premiered today by XXL, follows Illogic & Blockhead through parts of Midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. However, the tone of the video is set immediately by a spoken quote from last year’s blockbuster Killing Them Softly, which is recited by Brad Pitt’s character Jackie Cogan: “This guy wants to tell me we’re living in…
T. HARDY MORRIS NORTHEAST TOUR + “OK CORRAL”
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This summer T. Hardy Morris will hit the road in support of Audition Tapes, the debut solo album from the talented and prolific Athens, GA based musician, out July 30th on Dangerbird Records. The first single “OK Corral” is now available for fans to download free at T.HardyMorris.com. The dates, which follow his tour this…
WIND-UP RECORDS SIGNS AUSTRALIAN ALT-POP BAND THE GRISWOLDS
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Wind-up Records is proud to announce the signing of The Griswolds, a five-piece alt-pop band from Sydney, Australia. Their infectious melodies and catchy tunes arrive just in time for summer. Everyone from triple j radio, Australia’s premiere alternative radio station, to the blogosphere have embraced The Griswolds joyful sounds which Neon Gold Blog…
WIRE: JOE IS SET TO RELEASE HIS NEW ALBUM
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The single “I’d Rather Have A Love” steadily climbs the charts and after 6 short weeks is already a Top 10 at key national Urban AC radio stations with new adds weekly. The video for the smooth sexy song was directed by renowned music video and film director Hype Williams. The video is…
SKY BLU NEW LATIN SINGLE FOR CINCO DE MAYO
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Sky Blu of LMFAO delivers his highly-anticipated Latin single “Salud” just in time for your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! The new record features Pitbull protégé Sensato (Crazy People, Watagatapitusberry), Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show), and Reek Rude. “SALUD” – Sky Blu ft. Reek Rude, Sensato, & Wilmer Valderrama http://soundcloud.com/bigbaduniversity/sky-blu-salud or http://youtu.be/7–SbbzOirI www.bigbad.com
ALELA DIANE TO RELEASE NEW LP JUNE 25
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“I heard somebody say that ‘the brightest lights cast the biggest shadows,’ so honey, I’ve got to let you go, I’ve got to let you go”. …So croons the elegant folkstress Alela Diane on the title number from her forthcoming record, About Farewell. Over the last year, Alela has finished recording and mixing this new…
BIBIO EXPLAINS NEW VIDEO
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“Many years ago I was in Wolverhampton library looking for music to take out. I was in the cassette section and there was an album cover which stood out to me – it was the self-titled album by ‘Free’. The cover is of a blue sky and a naked woman’s silhouette striding over the camera.…
JUDAS PRIEST CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF CLASSIC HEAVY METAL
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Judas Priest, the heavy metal legends whose influence on generations of musicians and metalheads is incalculable, celebrate their 40th year as recording artists with the global cinema release of the live concert EPITAPH, a unique live career retrospective. EPITAPH will have a special screening at the Clearview Chelsea in New York on the 14th of…
BOSTON STRONG: AN EVENING OF SUPPORT AND CELEBRATION TD GARDEN
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TD Garden and Live Nation are proud to announce “Boston Strong: An Evening of Support and Celebration” to be held at the TD Garden on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Net ticket proceeds of this historic concert will benefit The One Fund Boston, set up by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to…
WIRE: NEW MELSISSA FERRICK SONG @ BUST.COM
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On June 4, MPress Records will release the truth is, the latest album from acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Melissa Ferrick. The album is available for pre-order at http://bit.ly/MFTTIpreorder, and the track “Wreck Me,” which also features Paula Cole on guest vocals, is currently premiering on Bust Magazine’s website at http://bit.ly/ZUwOel. Recorded live with a full…
LENA FAYRE POSTS “BELONG TO YOU”
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Lena Fayre’s debut extended-play album, currently untitled, is due for release in spring of 2013. Promoters and fans should not miss this chance to hear the artist in her original, unique and uncompromising splendor. It is doubtlessly the beginning of a long, colorful career. Lena Fayre – “Belong to You” lyric video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFmBcSrexKU https://www.facebook.com/LenaFayre
NETHERFRIENDS LAUNCHES ’50 SONGS 50 STATES’ PROJECT
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Netherfriends has launched the first ever interactive map album to present 50 Songs 50 States, the culmination of a year long project where Netherfriends aka Shawn Rosenblatt wrote and recorded a song and performed a show in every state in the USA (April 2010-2011). In the past year, Netherfriends released Angry East Coast and Middle…
