TANG have now released their first music video ever; it’s in the form of a promotional video & the feedback in the last days has been great; been posted in a few zines & even featured in AltSounds, as well as receiving FM radio airplay. YOUTUBE LINK: http://youtu.be/LfUAusaDS24 They’re a French poetic post-hardcore band and…
Month: January 2014
CURIOUS KONTROL POSTS NEW EP
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Curious Kontrol ‘Heatwave EP’ couples the combative vitality of glitch hop, dubstep and drum and bass with tenacious melodies and celestial themes. Each song is branded by its own unique disposition that differs from any other in the queue, a genuine emotional exhibition. Notable songs include The Rescue, an assailing bass anthem that bends tempos…
KO-P VIDEO FOR “EAST COASTIN'”
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Roy Williams, known by his stage name KO-P, is a 20 year old Bronx native. Following in his uncle’s footsteps, whom he idolized, KO-P began persuing his dreams of becoming a rapper at the early age of 7. For the four years that followed, KO-P engaged in several freestyles with his close relatives in order…
ROSES & REVOLUTIONS SINGLE “TAKE ME WITH YOUâ€
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Singer / Songwriter duo Roses & Revolutions announce the release of their self-titled sophomore EP, on April 1st. Already garnering much praise from industry tastemakers including MSN and SESAC Magazine on their debut, and having songs featured on networks including MTV, E! and Showtime, Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt bring together a wide variation of…
WIRE: SILVERSUN PICKUPS TO RELEASE ‘THE SINGLES COLLECTION’
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Dangerbird Records is excited to announce that Silversun Pickups will release The Singles Collection, featuring all of the band’s singles throughout their career plus the brand new song “Cannibal.” The Singles Collection will be released on February 25th, 2014 as a limited edition 7-inch vinyl boxed set which also includes the vinyl-exclusive track “Devil’s Cup,”…
WIRE: MISTERWIVES ON TEEN VOGUE
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For such a young band (the trio formed just last February, so they’re not even a year old!), MisterWives sounds like they’ve been making music together forever. They’re a flawless blend of folk and soul–a little bit Lumineers, a little bit Of Monsters and Men, but entirely their own, thanks to the hauntingly soulful voice…
ALLEN D: BRINGIN’ DOWN THE HOUSE
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Allen D is an award winning film composer who also happens to create dance music and more. We had the opportunity to interview Allen and find out a little more about his new electrohouse single “In The Still Of The Night”. Skope: You have a new single “In The Still Of The Night” which is…
Allen D, “In The Still of The Nightâ€
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L.A.-based composer Allen D skillfully employs the software on his laptop to convert conventional romantic ballads to up-tempo electronic dance music. His work strives for a new way to showcase “the musical genius of the great American songwriters.” “Still of The Night” Video Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3qSUpD1Ajo Allen has a four-track EP in the works, and it’s…
LET’S GET MUSICAL
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Eighty-five percent of the population wished they learned to play an instrument, but gave up from the frustration of learning the basics. Mastering an instrument takes time, dedication, discipline and concentration, so it’s no wonder getting a child interested in playing — and practicing — an instrument is no easy task. This is especially true…
Spycker, Voted Away
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Belgium based Spycker (Michiel Omtzigt) just released a new 10 song album entitled “Voted Away.” in 2013. This surging artists based in Amsterdam is slowly becoming a musical force with this his third release to date. In fact yhis marks his third release and following previous releases (Fonderie Olive, 2011) and experimental electronica (Ner Begot…
KATEY LAUREL VIDEO “HURRICANE”
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Pop/folk singer-songwriter Katey Laurel is announcing the release of her official “Hurricane” music video to coincide with the release of her new full-length album Periscope, produced by recording industry veteran Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith). The video stars Denver actors Meghan McMahon, Alex Boccia and Miranda Reno and was produced by Breck Larson Productions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u3WS1IQEPs…
MAD THE MARTIAN, BLAST OFF
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Can Aliens Save Rock-n-Roll? Meet Mad The Martian whose tagline is “They come from outerspace to save Rock-n-Roll”. While this is all in cheeky good fun, there’s something to be said about this bands’ intentions. Rock has always been about invention and rebellion, and MTM does both in spades. “Blast Off” is their debut and…
VIV AND THE REVIVAL TEAM UP WITH VERIZON
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Philly based rockers, Viv and the Revival, have teamed up with Verizon for the 2014 New Years “Faces” campaign. The campaign features a commercial that uses a brand new track from Viv and the Revival, “I Want It.” The commercial debuted on Christmas Eve and will run on all national channels, including a…
NEW SINGLE BY JAPHIA LIFE
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Japhia Life sets the year off right dropping an intoxicating new banger, “It’s Ok”, produced by Luke Witherspoon. His forthcoming album “TH$ PROFIT” (due this Spring) is slowly becoming one of the most talked about and anticipated releases of 2014. https://soundcloud.com/illect/japhia-life-its-ok Find Japhia Life on iTunes: http://paltip.com/skopeing/!33ro2
COUCHERON REMIXES B.O.B. “HEADBAND”
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20 year-old Norway-based Coucheron, drops a dope and funky feel good remix for B.o.B’s “HeadBand” ft. 2 Chainz (out today 1/7 via Atlantic Records) – landing atop Hype Machine’s popular charts and currently sitting at #2. The DJ and producer is the newest signing to Parametric Records ( the Los Angeles-based label with a mission…
NEW SINGLE BY KING JUS & FRESH KILS
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King Jus & Fresh Kils blast out the second single, “So Whatz It All About”, off their critically acclaimed EP, Work Hard. Straight out the Kilzone, the track seethes with distorted guitars, slaps with huge drums and surges under the majesty of King Jus, who holds court here, amidst the storm, challenging us with a…
CRYSTAL FIGHTERS RELEASE NEW ‘WAVE’ VIDEO
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After releasing “You & I (Remixes)” earlier this fall, Crystal Fighters continues to combine their Basque folk music with contemporary electronica now on their “mosh pit of good vibes” (NYLON) “LA Calling” and uplifting ballad “Wave,” off their sophomore album “CAVE RAVE” out now on Atlantic Records via http://po.st/caveraveitunes. http://youtu.be/66lguXotwjM
SPORTY-O SINGLE FEAR DJ ICEY
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TEQUILA RAGE FACE GANG Founder and Internationally recognized Producer and EDM Artist Sporty-O released his newest Breaks gem “Disco Lights”, a massive Booty Bass Monster featuring legendary Boom Producer, DJ Icey, December 30. Check out Sporty-O & DJ Icey’s “Disco Lights”: https://soundcloud.com/sporty-o/sporty-o-dj-icey-disco-lights
RUDIMENTAL FEAT EMELI SANDE “FREE”
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Soulful East London EDM quartet, Rudimental hit us recently with a 4-track remix package for “Free” ft. Emeli Sandé which features Nas, Maya Jane Coles, Roy Davis Jr, and Jack Beats–and now the emerging dance act behind Top 40 radio smash, ‘Take Me Home,’ Cash Cash and Gazzo has teamed up and transformed the inspirational…
LOS BEANS POST “CARNAL CONSTANT”
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All Houston natives, The Beans sprouted from a fortuitous friendship. Drummer Brendan Hall, who, after completing his college coursework in December 2010, called together mutual friends, Sam Griffin (vocals), Christian Galatoire (guitar), and Daniel Taylor (bass), for an informal jam session with the hopes of forming a sophisticated, crude rock ‘n roll band. Hall’s…
FIFTH ANNUAL SWEETLIFE MUSIC + FOOD FESTIVAL
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sweetgreen, the much-loved organic farm-to-table salad shops, is thrilled to announce the date for the fifth annual 2014 sweetlife music + food festival: Saturday, May 10 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Lineup and ticket sales information will be confirmed by @sweetgreen on Instagram. A video teaser for the festival is available HERE…
CHROMEO PREVIEW NEW SINGLE “COME ALIVE” FEATURING TORO Y MOI
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Almost a decade ago, the Canadian duo Chromeo introduced their unique blend of electrofunk to an exponentially growing global audience. White Women, Dave 1 and P-Thugg’s 4th studio album coming this spring on Atlantic, refines their signature 70’s and 80’s influenced quirky pop songs, masterfully crafted in the tradition of the finest R&B, disco and…
RAINY MILO VIDEO “RATS”
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Hailing from South East London and still only 17 years old, Rainy Milo is the kind of artist that seems to slow time itself. From putting up her first track ‘Bout You’ at the age of 15, to self- releasing her much loved Limey EP last year, Rainy is an artist who steps to…
SKOPE SAYS GOODBYE TO CHRIS WEST
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Hello to everyone all over the world. Today is a very sad & somber day here at Skope. We have lost Chris West who had been with Skope since we started back in 2001. Chris was a writer for Skope both print & online. Chris was a major fan of all the bands and musicians…
TOP 5 TIPS FOR APPROACHING MUSIC BLOGS
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The Music Blog Directory provides all the information that you need to reach today’s most influential music writers but we wanted to give you some tips and advice on how best to use this valuable tool. Keep it Personal! Please don’t mass email blogs! Take the time to individually email each writer and address…
Michael Henchman, 40 Miles from Midnight
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(PORTLAND) Michael Henchman performs, writes and records in a unique hybrid style that fuses the rhythms of classic folk, singer/songwriter and vintage pop melodies and a lyrical sense of humor. In his own words Michael says, “I unearthed these stories as songwriters often do, witnessing clues along the byways of our own lives… a woman…
CLOSE YOUR EYRS “THE END” VIDEO
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CLOSE YOUR EYES partnered with FUSE TV to premiere their latest music video for “The End” on Weds. Now, the video is officially available online as well. “The End” features guest vocals from Zoli Teglas (ex-Pennywise, Ignite) and the video features fans and friends such as label mates ISLANDER and hardcore band ALTARS. Check out…
ELDER BROTHER POST NEW SINGLE
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lder Brother, the newly formed indie-rock project from Kevin Geyer (The Story So Far) and Dan Rose (Daybreaker), has announced plans to release their debut record, Heavy Head, via Pure Noise Records on March 11th. In anticipation of the upcoming release the duo has premiered a new song called “Throw Me To The Wolves”…
DJ BUDDY HOLLY SINGLE “THE NEW CLUB DEVIOUS” VERSIONS
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Check out “The New Club Devious” from the recording artist DJ Buddy Holly. This track is the revamped version of the first controllerism song in history to ever be produced. Also, make sure to check out “Controllerism” (featuring Moldover). Matt Moldover coined the actual term controllerism and now the art form is a major innovation…
FREE MIXTAPE BY KATRELL ANTONIO PLATT
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The Katrell Antonio Platt Tape (K.A.P. Tape) – The Restoration: A short, simple, & sweet collection of tracks from Katrell Platt. This is what he always wanted to do (before all the hype) – put out a professionally recorded project with his family. Contributions and performances by Cory Purvis, Allen Ferguson (All3n F.), Ted Etheridge…
PREZ P “NEVA LOVE EM” VIDEO
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North Miami rapper Prez P presents the Unkleluc-directed music video for “Neva Love Em”, the new Pyrvmids-produced single from his new album The Ambiance featuring Glocky Davis, Ransom Note, J Nics and Rell Burgandy as well as production from Nuez, The Ear Drummerz, Mr. Maneuvers, DT Spacely, Ronny J, RAH, MVSIC, Sir Flywalker, Kenneth Cartel,…
WIRE: THE LAWRENCE ARMS REVEAL VIDEO FOR “SEVENTEENER (17th and 37th)”
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The Lawrence Arms share their new video for “Seventeener (17th and 37th)”, directed by Ben Pier, premiered today at SPIN.com. Watch the band’s comical attempt at Hollywood fame as they experiment with several genre variations, from 80’s metal heshers, to a clown makeup-wearing horrorcore outfit as they search for their band’s identity. http://www.spin.com/articles/lawrence-arms-juggalo-seventeener-17-37-video/
THE LANDING PRESENTS “ANXIETIES” VIDEO
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The Landing presents “Anxieties” the video, a celebration of movement, unity and the human condition. “Do you realize what you’re made of?” We’re asked as an array of characters dance to their own self-assured beat, moving fearlessly in and out of frame. Shedding light on the inspiration for the song and video, The Landing provides…
LUKE BOND FEAT ROXANNE EMERY “ON FIRE”
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Rising star Luke Bond and singer-songwriter Roxanne Emery (sister to Garuda label chief Gareth Emery), get heavy in the new music video for their collaboration ‘On Fire,’ which Gareth has pronounced “the biggest track in my sets this year.” With the perfect mixture of melodic trance and emotional highs and lows, ‘On Fire’ works just…
BLACK LIPS ALBUM SINGLE “BOYS IN THE WOOD”
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On the heels of the announcement of their upcoming full length Underneath the Rainbow (out March 18 on Vice), flower punk progenitors Black Lips have booked a full US tour stretching from early March into May (full dates below). In addition to appearances at Burgerama, and SXSW the band will mount a headlining tour joined…
MIGHTY MYSTIC SINGLE “WAR (RUMORS OF WAR)” + NEW ALBUM JANUARY 28
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Considered one of the leaders in the U.S Reggae Movement, reggae artist Mighty Mystic’s fresh sound and musical diversity has proved to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. It has attracted listeners of all ages, and from all walks of…
ALOUD NEW SINGLE “A LITTLE BIT LOW”
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Hailing from Boston, MA, pop-infused rock ‘n roll outfit Aloud blends throaty lead vocals with spine-tingling male/female harmonies accompanied by infectious grooves and hard-hitting riffs. Henry Beguiristain (lead vocals/guitar) and Jen de la Osa (lead vocals/guitar) have been writing songs together since they were teenagers, developing a sound reminiscent of Alabama…
EVERYONE LOVES CANDY!
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Candy Rose is an award winning singer/songwriter from the UK. Her songs have been featured on television shows, radio and her numerous performances. Her catchy pop sound is now starting to spread out beyond England’s borders and we’re lucky enough to catch up with the busy Superwoman. Skope: You’re well known as an independent artist…
BORGEOUS NEW SINGLE “INVINCIBLE”
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Borgeous is quickly making waves as a producer and DJ, with his keen ear and innate talent producing a provacative and textured sound. This January and February, he’s taking this sound on a string of North American tour dates in anticipation of his January 20 release “Invincible” on Spinnin’ Records. https://soundcloud.com/borgeousmusic/borgeous-invincible-available
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY THE TONTONS
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Houston’s indie 4-piece The Tontons are starting 2014 off with a bang, releasing their new single “Magic Hour” with RollingStone.com Today. Listen to the new sultry and energetic single, here: http://rol.st/1gqmSjG. “Magic Hour” comes off The Tontons’ much-anticipated forthcoming full-length album, Make Out King and Other Stories of Love out February 18th.
