The young, talented and ambitious singer-songwriter HIRIE stirs up island-inspired roots, reggae and pop on her self-titled debut album (Roots Musician Records/VPAL). HIRIE is available this week and has already peaked at #4 on the iTunes Reggae chart. In support of her new release, HIRIE will hit the road across the U.S. from October 11…
Month: September 2013
“SEE RIGHT THROUGH” FEAT. FIORA STARRING DOWNTON ABBEY’S ALLEN LEECH
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“See Right Through” is a sumptuous deep house offering co-written by Tensnake and Tasmanian-born, Berlin based singer Fiora. Shot in the depths of the Yorkshire dales featuring Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech, the video is a powerful interpretation of Bonnie & Clyde with a modern-day twist. Best known for his character Tom Branson, Leech gets back…
SHOP BOYZ POST “PARTY ALL NIGHT” FEAT VINA MILLS
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The “Up thru there” and “Party Like A RockStar” rap group is back and ready to get there fans dancing again, this time they enlisted industry new comer Vina Mills. Mills’ edge, funky yet girly singing style set the visual tone for their new club banger, “Party All Night.” It seems as if the…
THE CHARM THE FURY TEASE NEW ALBUM ‘A SHADE OF MY FORMER SELF’
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Amsterdam based metal band The Charm The Fury will release their new album, A Shade of My Former Self, in North America on September 17th via Pavement Entertainment. In anticipation, the band has released a teaser stream for fans to sample tracks from the forthcoming record. The album is also available for pre-order…
WIRE: EMILIANA TORRINI NEW ALBUM AT PANDORA
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Tookah is Emiliana Torrini’s fourth album and it follows 2008’s critically acclaimed Me And Armini. It sees Emiliana back in the studio with her long-time producer/collaborator Dan Carey. Tookah is a hugely ambitious pop record – exemplified not least by first single “Speed of Dark”. The word “Tookah” is a word that Emiliana made up,…
THE CLOAKS VIDEO “RULE BY SECRECY”
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The Cloaks are Awol One and Gel Roc. “Rule By Secrecy” featuring Existereo is the first single and video from their upcoming, self-titled album produced entirely by Awkward along with cuts and scratches throughout by D-Styles. “The Cloaks”, due out this winter, will also feature guest appearances from Gonjasufi and Abstract Rude. Video Directed by…
WIRE: NEW SOL CAT VIDEO ON NYLONGUYS
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The psychedelic groove-rock 6-piece Sol Cat have teamed up with NYLONguys to premiere their new music video for “Sea of Light.” The song “Sea of Light” comes off Sol Cat’s widely successful self-titled LP, released earlier this year and debuted at #142 on the CMJ Charts. Watch the video dubbed “trippy-melty perfection for this wavy…
S.O.G. CREW POST “NO MORE WAR”
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His studies on the constitution, laws, faith based views and political influence is now reflected in his music more then ever before. It’s made clear in his latest single ‘No More War’. Expressing political and personal stance on being an American exercising your rights and freedom of speech. Produced by award winning producer, T-Nut, of…
KASKADE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS ON OCT 11
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GRAMMY-nominated producer Kaskade will return to Wynn Las Vegas for a winter residency at XS Nightclub, debuting Oct. 11. The iconic DJ will play four dates at the award-winning venue including Halloween and New Year’s Eve this year. Ryan Raddon, known as Kaskade, has been in the trenches of the EDM scene as an original…
KINGS OF LEON ALBUM PROMO VIDEO
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It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s star Glenn Howerton has made a hilarious new album trailer starring Danny DeVito for Kings of Leon’s soon-to-be-released record, Mechanical Bull, out September 24. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiTSbm2mvFs
DAVID KANAGA POSTS “START MUSH” HERE
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David Kanaga’s maximalist score for Dyad fuses a breakneck array of sound events to rich, ambient segues of layered harmonies and melodic color. Like the ceaseless forward movement of the game itself, where the protagonist particle encounters cascades of oncoming enemies, the elements of the music also shift in concert with the events of the…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY ELLIE HERRING
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Ellie Herring returns with her second release for the Racecar imprint entitled Kite Day. This much anticipated album is released on CD with remixes by Albert Swarm, Sines + Katastrophic, and VHVL. Kite Day is dark yet playful, as if the children of the corn went dancing. Sounds that appear to come out of nowhere…
WIRE: WATCH SEMI-TWANG’S “DARK OUT” VIDEO VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER
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When Semi-Twang reunited in 2009 to play the twentieth anniversary of Shank Hall, the premier showcase club in their hometown of Milwaukee, they showed up to help celebrate a venue they’d played on the club’s opening night. Expectations were modest – do a couple of rehearsals, show up, have fun & go home. However, the…
MASON ROBERTS NEW VIDEO “SINK OR SWIM”
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Much to the anticipation of music aficionados worldwide, the wait is over for acclaimed singer-songwriter Mason Roberts new single “Sink or Swim” from his forthcoming full-length album ‘Under The Spell’. Produced and recorded by Macon music legend Joey Stuckey, the new single is currently being played in over 25 countries! Along with the release of…
SUZUKI/METHOD SINGLE FOR “SHERBET”
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Recently signed to A1(M) Records, Suzuki/Method are Brothers and founders Adam and Glen Leishman, Michael Mathews, David Boyd and Ben Hounslow who came together during the Salford riots to create their debut EP ‘NATIVE’. Produced by David Tolan (Delphic, New Order, Primal Scream) and Jim Spencer (The Doves, The Vaccines, 808 State) the EP is…
POOR REMY RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “GHOST”
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Poor Remy, an indie folk band from Gambier, Ohio now based in New York, is made up of Adrian Galvin (banjo, vocals), Andrew D’Amico (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Kenneth Polyak (guitar, violin, vocals). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJ37gHMi_k Known for their lively and energetic concerts, when the trio sings together their voices are bound in a singular expression…
GEDEON LUKE FINDS REFUGE FROM FAITH AND MUSIC
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Raised in the infamous projects of Memphis TN, Gedeon Luke found refuge in two things: music and faith. He has since combined the two. Having teamed up with producer Marc Swersky, Luke (still just 24 yrs. old) has released the EP Perfect Ain’t Perfect. Skope recently tracked down Luke to ask a few questions… What’s…
Ryan Bonner, Only When It’s Burning
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One historical glance over the musical landscape of Charleston, SC reveals much the same as its coastal geography; it has been one of cresting waves and ebbing lows. Much like the breakers of Folly Beach, Charleston has had its periods of high points and low points. As a daily observer, dare I say the scene…
Japor, Japor
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Newsflash: Japor just released his latest collection of songs via the below Jango Link. About the Band: Japor is the work of one Rony Chandaria an ambient composer. Japor has been making a name for himself musically both regionally and internationally. Musical Genera: Trippy-Ambient, Chill, Melodic-Progressive Fusion, 80’s Electronica Review: These songs are the result…
Barbie Anaka, Speechless
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Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good…
Diva De Lai, “Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)”
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Due to the ever expanding music industry it has become harder than ever to ‘make it’ as an artist. The increase of home studio recording has started a dramatic rise in many artists’ recording their own music instead of paying for studio time. Artists are now also finding platforms in which to promote their…
WIRE: THE SELECTER INTERVIEW ON POLLSTAR
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2 Tone ska pioneer Pauline Black of The Selecter talks with Pollstar about her musical roots, world issues such as racism, multiculturalism and sexism, the band’s latest album, and why she wasn’t into metal while growing up. Read the full interview at Pollstar: http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=806867
NEW VIDEO BY RICH QUICK
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Born and raised in Woodbury New Jersey, in his high school years, Rich Quick was the co-founder of a hip-hop group appropriately named “Rag Tag” because of their diverse and disorderly composition. In April 2012 Rich released, I’m With The DJ, and while touring for the project and after a show, Rich was approached…
AVENGED SEVENFOLD SCORES SECOND NUMBER 1
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HAIL TO THE KING, the sixth studio album from award-winning rock band Avenged Sevenfold, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart today, selling upwards of 159,400 units, making it the biggest first week sales debut for a rock album this year. HAIL TO THE KING, released by Warner Bros. Records…
WIRE: MINIBOONE PREMIERES “BABY, I HOPE SO” VIA NOISEY
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Ernest Jenning Record Co. is thrilled to debut Miniboone’s “Baby, I Hope So,” which premiered via Noisey. The track, is off Miniboone’s upcoming self-titled debut, out September 10th. Noisey noted that the track “begins with some effervescent guitar jangle, layered over an odd-meter beat and Queen-era backing vocals. By the time you hit the high…
WIRE: NEW EARTHLESS SONG ON STEREOGUM
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Award-winning San Diego power rock band EARTHLESS has completed work on its brand new album From the Ages. The first new studio album from the globally celebrated trio since the release of 2007’s critically acclaimed Rhythms from a Cosmic Sky, the LP was recorded in San Francisco with producer Phil Manley (Trans Am, The…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY SGT. OVER
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Sgt. Over’s forthcoming FreEP, “School Of Hard Knoxx,” displays the lyrical prowess Sarge is known for as well as his ability to deliver a bigger and bolder sound. The first single “The Bad Guy” (produced by Knoxx who has also produced for Memphis Bleek) is Sarge kicking in the door with an up-tempo track putting…
TANYA MORGAN VIDEO “PICK IT UP”
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After the release of the first single “For Real” earlier this year, Brooklyn based hip-hop duo Tanya Morgan are readying their third LP, Rubber Souls, produced by New York producer 6th Sense (B.o.B., Outasight, Talib Kweli, Mickey Factz, Homeboy Sandman, The Lonely Island, etc.). To be released on September 24th on ImprintOne80, Rubber Souls is…
NY EMCEE INNOCENT? ANSWERS KENDRICK LAMAR
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While most people shrugged off Kendrick Lamar’s heard around the world “Control” verse as nothing but some boisterous claims of being the king of New York, others took the message a bit more personally. Such is the case with Innocent? and his response to the aforementioned rhymes supplied by the Good Kid M.A.A.D. City emcee.…
AMJAD ALI KHAN 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY US TOUR
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“The occasion of the 50th anniversary of my first concert in the United States allows me to reflect on the growth of Indian classical music there and change with the sarod in particular. There is no essential difference between classical and popular music. Music is music. I want to communicate with the listener who finds…
SL JONES POSTS NEW MIXTAPE
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SL Jones is excited to release his new mixtape, Way Of Life No Hobby. The tape, out exclusively via LiveMixtapes, is hosted by renowned DJ and recently appointed Def Jam executive Don Cannon and is produced entirely by Metro Boomin. Features include Killer Mike, Kevin Gates, Starlito, Trouble, Mibbs (of Pac Div), and more. Download…
STEVE KILBEY & GREG DULLI ADD ONE FINAL SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO
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With their upcoming Los Angeles performance selling out in a single day, Steve Kilbey and Greg Dulli have decided to add one more show. Kilbey & Dulli will perform at The Independent in San Francisco on Friday October 11th. Tickets will go on sale this Friday September 6, 2013 at Noon PST. …
C2SV TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE + MUSIC FESTIVAL
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The C2SV TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE + MUSIC FESTIVAL — Silicon Valley’s celebration of the digital culture revolution among tech fans and music lovers — is pleased to announce the next round of performing artists for this year’s breakthrough “Creative Convergence” event being held Thursday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 in Downtown San Jose. New…
SUBURBAN LEGENDS TO RELEASE EP IN OCTOBER
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Orange County, CA-based third wave ska vets Surburban Legends are set to release their latest EP, Dreams Aren’t Real But These Songs Are, on October 8, 2013 in CD and digital formats, with the LP version coming November 5, 2013. The band is signed to Rock Ridge Music (with distribution through ADA). The…
“MY KIND OF LOVE” IS EMELI SANDÉ’S NEW VIDEO
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“My Kind of Love,” the new video from three-time BRIT Award winner Emeli Sandé , premieres today on VEVO. The clip, which can be viewed at http://vevo.ly/Ep5qEH, was shot in Los Angeles by award-winning director Sanji Senaka (Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Maxwell). “My Kind of Love (Red One and Alex P Remix)” impacts Top…
WIRE: THE ASSEMBLY LINE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “TONIGHT (THERE’S ONLY US)”
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New York City indie rockers The Assembly Line have released their new single “Tonight (There’s Only Us)” from their upcoming EP The Places We Leave Behind. The single premiered on the site Best New Bands who described the track as “a great indication of what’s to come for the Brooklyn-based pop-punkers.” The single is now…
BEBE REXHA VIDEO “COMEBACK KIDS”
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Staten Island’s 23-year-old Bebe Rexha released her first single and video for “Comeback Kids” today. This is Bebe’s first offering as a solo artist, though she is no stranger to songwriting, before she wrote this feel-good summer jam she was writing for plenty of other acts. While writing for her debut project she found herself…
AOTEAROA REVEAL DEBUT SINGLE “THUNDERBIRDâ€
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AOTEAROA have spent a far greater portion of the past three years living on the road. Traveling the United States as modern American nomads, the band has earned the praises of fans and dance-floor goers alike. Aotearoa (pronounced A-O-TAY-UH-ROW-UH ) prove to be a unique combination straight from the start. With their striking blend…
KELLEY STOLTZ ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO
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First and foremost the San Franciscan garage pop alchemist is dropping the delicious and lysergic video for Kim Chee Taco Man on the masses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxoa6opMfK0 Directed by Ryan Browne, it explores deeply resonating themes such as the spiritual quest for enlightenment via hand eaten fusion cuisine. It’s every bit as delicious as it is…
GYPTIAN GETS COZY ON “ONE MORE NIGHT” VIDEO
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Jamaican reggae star Gyptian gets cozy with 2013 Miss Global Jamaica Roshelle McKinley on his steamy new video “One More Night.” The latest video, which premiered on Jamaica Television’s program ER Entertainment Report, is directed by ASHA and shot in Kingston, Jamaica. The reggae star has been releasing a series of music videos off…
