Perth’s roots-rock powerhouse, The Siren Tower have announced the release of their new single, King River and will be celebrating with a national tour kicking off at The Republic Bar in Hobart on October 24 and moving through to Melbourne (The Espy on October 25), Newcastle (The Great Northern October 31), Sydney (The Beresford November…
Month: October 2013
NEW SINGLE MAURICE “MOBETTA” BROWN “LOVELY”
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Fresh off of winning his very first Grammy with Tedeschi Trucks Band for Best Blues Album of the year in 2012 (Maurice was the horn arranger for the 11-piece ensemble), Maurice “Mobetta” Brown has also appeared on LP’s from Santigold, Ski Beatz, Prodigy, Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo, Diddy, Musiq Soulchild and countless others. Link to Maurice…
NEW VIDEO BY ALISON MOYET
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“Changeling” is the third single taken from ALISON MOYET’s critically-acclaimed album the minutes (Cooking Vinyl/Metropolis Records). The song finds Alison’s voice on strong and seductive form, with its powerful, experimental and dramatic style indicative of the boundary-pushing album as a whole. Alison will be coming to the U.S. for three performances – San Francisco, Los…
WIRE: MORGAN HERITAGE REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR “ENDS NAH MEET”
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Reggae’s powerful sibling quintet Morgan Heritage returns with the compelling video “Ends Nah Meet.” Directed by the band and Maximilian Shelton, the video features a montage of clips from Jamaica, Morgan Heritage’s most recent European tour as well as historical public domain footage documenting the economic struggle that people of all classes (lower, middle and…
THE NAKED AND FAMOUS ARENA TOUR W/ IMAGINE DRAGONS
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In Rolling Waves was recorded in Los Angeles with tracks co-produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (M83, Beck, NIN), and mixed in London by Alan Moulder (Smashing Pumpkins, Killers, Foals). Available now on Republic, it follows the band’s debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You, featuring the US Gold hit single ‘Young Blood,’ which reached global sales of…
SEBASTIAN BACH JOINS FORCES WITH DUFF McKAGAN, JOHN 5, STEVE STEVENS
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Iconic rock vocalist Sebastian Bach is currently hard at work in the studio, under the direction of producer Bob Marlette (Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Shinedown etc) to record the anticipated follow up album to the acclaimed KICKING AND SCREAMING. The new effort will be released via label home Frontiers Records and is tentatively scheduled…
SARA SAVERY VIDEO “ANGEL”
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Savery’s music has unique, distinct sound. It’s almost as if you’re entering a different world or a dream even. The Diver is exploring the concept of weaving in and out between dreamlike stages, the subconscious and conscious stages, with which you can dive into and come out of. The Diver bases its songs around strong…
THE TRIAD DRAGONS OFFER “OVER THE RAINBOW” VIA SOUNDCLOUD
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Denver’s favorite trio of dragons have bestowed upon us another uplifting festival anthem and better yet, it’s available today for free. ‘Over The Rainbow’ is The Triad Dragons’ latest foray into the progressive house genre and features euphoric female vocals, bubbling synths and a melody that pays homage to the classic Judy Garland tune. Perfect…
THE SOOTHING SOUND OF RUSSELL SUERETH IS JUST WHAT STOLI NEEDS
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Hello world and good people of earth, pleasure we meet like this again. There was a major announcement made yesterday that NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) and its digital industry hub digitalmusic.org will collectively be known as the Music Business Association (MusicBiz.org), to fully encompass everyone involved in music commerce in the United States.…
BREAKING: A&M/OCTONE AND INTERSCOPE GEFFEN A&M ANNOUNCE CONCLUSION OF JOINT VENTURE
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Interscope Geffen A&M announced today that it will acquire the remaining 50% share of the A&M/Octone joint venture from Octone Records. Formed in 2007, the joint venture was scheduled to conclude in mid-2014. CEO/President James Diener and A&M/Octone were responsible for the signing and development of worldwide multi-platinum superstars Maroon 5, platinum rap-rockers Hollywood…
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013 ARTISTS TO WATCH
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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. …
WIRE: NEW FOUND GLORY PREMIERE VIDEO
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The “Connect the Dots” video was directed by John Francis Conway III and is a studio track that appears on New Found Glory’s forthcoming live album, aptly titled Kill It Live. Featuring 17 live tracks plus 3 new songs, Kill It Live will be available on October 8th, 2013. Also check New Found…
NO SLEEP RECORDS WELCOMES RESCUER TO THE LABEL
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Huntington Beach independent label No Sleep Records is proud to welcome Tampa, FL based rock outfit Rescuer to the label’s close knit, burgeoning family. The band is currently on tour, making their way back to their home state for a performance at Fest in Gainesville at the end of October. “As of late,…
JUDITH HILL JOINS JOSH GROBAN ON “IN THE ROUND” ARENA TOUR
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Judith Hill has been tapped by multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban as support for his fall “In The Round” tour, which kicks off tonight at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, ID. In addition to opening the show, Hill will join Groban during his set for two songs: “The Prayer” and “Remember When It…
JEREMIAH JAE VIDEO “SEVENTY 8”
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The “Seventy 8” video from Jeremiah Jae’s Warp debut Bad Jokes was shot in Los Angeles by director Justin Staple. Local Stones Throw artist Jonwayne, who makes a cameo appearance, also produced the track. Jeremiah recently produced Captain Murphy’s “Evil Grin” which appeared on Flylo FM for GTA V. Watch “Seventy 8”: http://youtu.be/U-GkmfDyhaY
MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED
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Starting today, NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) and its digital industry hub digitalmusic.org will collectively be known as the Music Business Association (MusicBiz.org), to fully encompass everyone involved in music commerce in the United States. Six sectors have been established to drive specific areas of interest, and six new director positions have been added…
WIRE: QUADRON “HEY LOVE” REMIX EP
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The Danish duo of Coco O & Robin Hannibal, best known collectively as Los Angeles-based Quadron, are set to release the Hey Love Remix EP on November 1st as the follow up to their critically acclaimed Vested In Culture / EPIC release, Avalanche, from earlier this year. The first single, “Hey Love”, a collaboration…
WIRE: YOUTH CODE SHARES NEW VIDEO VIA NOISEY
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Youth Code are fresh off of their first U.S. tour and just released their highly acclaimed self-titled LP for Dais Records. The band has been pummeling audiences across America with their unforgiving, throbbing brand of E.B.M. and now today are sharing the brand new video for “Carried Mask” with us. They still have one date…
WIRE: THE TEEN AGE PREMIERE “MATADOR” VIDEO
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Brooklyn quartet, The Teen Age, have premiered the video for the A-side off their upcoming single, “Matador”, today via Impose. “Matador” backed with “Why Would You Leave” and “The Wave” will be available digitally and on 7″ vinyl via PaperCup Music on October 8. Formed in a Brooklyn basement in late 2012, The Teen Age…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY CHITS
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Astro Nautico, the Brooklyn-based label whose roster alumni include Obey City (LuckyMe), Raja (Ghostly), Howse (Tri Angle) and more, is pleased to welcome the newest member of the family, Chits. Chits is the project of Zach Brill, a 22-year old producer based in Pennsylvania with a penchant for blending eclectic styles. Drawing on the elements…
twenty one pilots PREMIERE “HOUSE OF GOLD” MUSIC VIDEO
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Fueled By Ramen recording group twenty one pilots have premiered a music video for their new single, “House of Gold.” The clip, which was directed by Warren Kommers is currently available for viewing on Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel. House of Gold,” the latest single off of twenty one pilots’ acclaimed “VESSEL,” is…
NEUROTIC NOVEMBER NEW LYRIC VIDEO
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Hailing from sunny South Florida, Victory Records’ Neurotic November is getting set to release their debut studio album, Annunaki.The aggressively musical quintet recently premiered the lyric video to one of Annunaki’s tracks, “Nonchalant” on Substream Music Press. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA8CjGHz0cU Of the video and forthcoming album vocalist Dee Dee (Dirty) comments, “We wanted everything about Anunnaki to…
PIXIES VIDEO “ANDRO QUEEN”
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Fortified with eight instantly-sold-out U.S. club shows, a sold-out UK/European tour, and critical and fan acclaim for the live shows and five brand-new songs, Pixies announce that a 33-city, coast-to-coast North American leg has been added to its 2013-2014 world tour and will kick off in Toronto, Canada on January 15, 2014. Tickets go…
WIDOWSPEAK SINGLE “CALICO”
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Widowspeak are back today with another cut off their forthcoming EP The Swamps (out 10/29) with the single “Calico”. Following in the footsteps of first single “True Believer”, the track is dripping in melodic optimism and romantic nostalgia. Jangling guitars are seeped in folky haze creating a sweeping, warming atmosphere that will hypnotize. Click Here…
JAZZ MILLS VIDEO “LITTLE BABY”
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Born in San Angelo and now residing in Austin, TX, singer Jazz Mills has lent her angelic vocals to recordings with over 30 bands and performed with even more, collaborating with artists such as The Black Angels, The Kills, Cowboy and Indian , Leopold and His Fiction, Gemini Dreams, and The Indie Annas. The…
X AMBASSADORS HIT THE ROAD
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Brooklyn indie rockers X Ambassadors released their official debut EP Love Songs Drug Songs on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records in May and after support dates with Imagine Dragons and Jimmy Eat World the band is now prepping to join The Mowgli’s out on the road. But first, X Ambassadors will make their way to Austin, TX for…
SAMANTHA FISH VIDEO “LAY IT DOWN”
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Ruf Records September 10th U.S. release date for Black Wind Howlin’, the new CD from blues-rock guitarist/singer Samantha Fish and follow-up to her 2012 Blues Music Award-winning label debut, Runaway. Produced by Mike Zito, who did the same honors on her last album, Black Wind Howlin’ was recorded at Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana, and…
AKIR VIDEO FOR “NEW YORK”
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As a vital part of Immortal Technique’s Viper Records roster and with upcoming shows with Tech & Brother Ali & Rock The Bells, 2013 finds Akir bringing the spotlight back to music with his new forthcoming LP The Plan; which will be released on 9-24-0213 words aren’t just words and his album title is not…
IMOGEN HEAP TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Grammy and Ivor Novello award winning recording artist Imogen Heap will release her highly anticipated 4th solo album “Sparks” on March 4th, 2014 through RCA Records. Imogen Heap has asked her fans to accompany her in completing the final leg of her new album “Sparks”. Those who pre-order the limited edition deluxe box set are…
WIRE: BLOW_FLYY NOW FEATURED IN COLLEGE AND UNDERGROUND MUSIC AND CULTURE WEEKLY
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College Underground Magazine is taking College Underground Radio’s popular platform geared towards unsigned independent artists and taking it to print and the web! With the influence of the indie artist and fan-base behind us, we are all catapulting to the top as we shine a light into the underground, exposing all that the mainstream has…
HOW NOT TO MAKE IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
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I had the same dream as every other unsigned musician when the internet (supposedly) leveled the playing field. This is going to be great, I remember thinking. I can just do it on my own now! Who needs a label? All I have to do is put it out there, right? And so…
Explosion Theory EP
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Explosion Theory is a “cross-over punk” trio, all of ‘em former members of the now-defunct band Accidental Tribe. These guys are well-acquainted with the NYC grunge scene, and now they’ve decided to revisit their punk roots. Throw in some pretty bangin’ metal, and we get the band’s debut, a self-titled EP. With the track “Looking…
Joe Farren, Open Skies
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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…
LAURYN HILL SINGLE “CONSUMERISM”
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“Consumerism is part of some material I was trying to finish before I had to come in. We did our best to eek out a mix via verbal and emailed direction, thanks to the crew of surrogate ears on the other side. Letters From Exile is material written from a certain space, in a certain…
WIRE: NEW STRYPER TRACK “LEGACY”
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Stryper fansworldwide can click here to check out the exclusive worldwide premiere of the audio track “Legacy” on Noisecreep today. The track is taken from their forthcoming studio album NO MORE HELL TO PAY; NO MORE HELL TO PAY will be released on November 5th in North America via Frontiers Records and will be available…
NATHAN ANGELO VIDEO “THANK YOU”
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Nathan Angelo gives a heartfelt “Thank You” to his wife’s ex-boyfriend with the release of the new single from his Motown inspired album, Out of the Blue,which was released on Sept. 10. The song sits snugly amongst endearingly fifties doo-wop finger snaps while a noisy bizarre guitar hook after the chorus drives home the…
WIRE: STREAM MAPEI’S NEW SINGLE “DON’T WAIT”
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Four years since breaking into the U.S. with her debut EP The Cocoa Butter Diaries, American born Swedish artist Mapei returns with a new single “Don’t Wait,” to be released November 5 via Downtown Records. A stream of the track premiered via The Fader today who said it, “pairs spare percussion and finger snaps…
DRAG THE RIVER SIGN TO XTRA MILE RECORDINGS + AUDIO
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Xtra Mile Recordings are excited to announce that they have signed the incredible and influential country / rock band, Drag The River and will be releasing their new album across the world this autumn. On 15th October 2013, the self titled, ’Drag The River’ LP will be released worldwide (except North America) as a…
NEW VIDEO BY ONE DAYS NOTICE
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Five piece “fun rock” band One Days Notice released a new music video for their song Finish What We Started. The song is off the band’s new full-length album When Dinosaurs Get Drunk, which was produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate) at Crushtone Studios in Cleveland, OH along with additional production from Ben Schigel…
WIRE: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA PREMIERE “FIRST SIGHT” VIDEO
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Roadrunner Records group The Devil Wears Prada have premiered their official music video for their single, “First Sight” exclusively over at www.blabbermouth.net. The clip – which was directed by Maria Juranic, an independent filmmaker born and raised in Belgrade, Yugoslavia and currently residing in New York City – is available for viewing HERE! …
