Tommy Tietjen was born and raised in Long Island, NY and is now showing them how to rock in Nashville, TN with his debut CD, The Wild Years. If you are looking for a never ending party, then look no further and be prepared to be blown off your feet. Tietjen can easily be compared…
Month: May 2014
BEBE PANTHERE “COMPETITION” OUT NOW
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Bebe Panthere has just released the latest pop single, “Competition” from her upcoming debut EP, Pink Sweat – due out late summer. “Competition” is a reflection on how many aspects of life come down to some kind of competition – whether you’re fighting to express your love or literally competing to perform better in a…
LA RIOTS FEAT INEABELL “LET YOU GO”
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Dim Mak’s local hero LA Riots is back with his newest banger “Let You Go,” featuring New York neo vox and songwriter Ineabell. But this is no East Coast West Coast rivalry – the collaboration between LA Riots production juxtaposed with the alluring love loss lyrics has EDM pop crossover prowess. This beautiful vocal track…
THE MIDNIGHT MOAN NEW SINGLE “MULBERRY”
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“Mulberry” is the opening track off The Midnight Moan’s upcoming album, Comes In Phases and features Tom “Bones” Malone (former SNL band, currently in Letterman’s band) on Saxophone. “Mulberry” was inspired by Lou Reed and VU and was actually written on Mulberry Street during a four month stint of homelessness while Bradbury was crashing at…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 14, 2014
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WIRE: KRIS DELMHORST WALL STREET JOURNAL PREMIERES “92ND ST” VIDEO On May 13, Signature Sounds releases Blood Test, the latest LP from acclaimed singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst. In celebration, the Wall Street Journal is exclusively premiering the brand new video for the track “92nd St” at http://on.wsj.com/1qzEh1C. The album is currently streaming in its entirety over…
ToxSyn
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Toxic sludge flowing through the airwaves does sound quite disgusting but ToxSyn is hoping to reach the masses with its infectious sound. Oozing with fist-pumping originality, ToxSyn is ready to make a move & make a statement. Dubbed as an Industrial Goth Rock band, ToxSyn also displays elements of metal & hard rock. One will…
JOANNE WEAVER NEW SINGLE “GOLDEN EARRINGS”
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Popular NYC “electro-retro” singer Joanne Weaver releases new single “Golden Earrings” off upcoming concept album Interstellar Songbook II, set to release later this year, which is a follow-up to Weaver’s debut album Interstellar Songbook. Weaver’s new single “Golden Earrings” is a 1940s American songbook classic, which was originally a romantic spy film of the same…
MAUREEN TOTH NEW SINGLE “SOLDIER”
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Illuminating and strong is the mesmerizing new single by Los Angeles singer-songwriter Maureen Toth. Produced by guitarist Jim McGorman, (Avril Lavigne, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Branch), “Soldier” marches straight to your frontal lobe as it examines the subtleties of loyalty, determination and idealism, before breaking into a soul-soothing harmonized chorus that transports the mind’s eye to…
NEW SINGLE BY CROOKERS “ABLE TO MAXIMIZE”
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Electronic grand wizard, Francesco ‘Phra’ Barbaglia, aka Crookers launches the summer season with a brand new single “Able to Maximize” out now via Ciao Records. Renowned for his high-octane, no-holds-barred live shows and productions, this incendiary release is currently setting dance floors ablaze, with a remix package from Chuckie, franskild, MAO set for release on…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 13, 2014
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WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY LEE COREY OSWALD Recently signed to No Sleep Records, Portland indie-punk band Lee Corey Oswald has announced plans to release a new full-length album titled Regards on August 5th. In conjunction with the announcement, the band has debuted the first new song, “Progress,”which features guest vocals from labelmate Ty Vaughn of…
STOLI SUPPORTS SAMMY HAKIM AND HER ANTI-BULLYING SINGLE “TUCK ME IN”
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Hello there good people of the world. We at Skopemag.com are so happy you are here. Before we begin today I need to tilt my hat to Dr Dre. Dr Dre has been in music for decades. If you know his history from NWA and Death Row Records it always seemed like he never got…
Secret Season, The Answer
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This CD is the third release from Secret Season a 2 person musical project from France of all places. Any band 3 albums into it a musical career are clearly focused and dedicated to their craft. Secret Season is no exception. This release includes a nice variety of songs and sounds. Recorded on the Seine…
Plastic Yellow Band, Breathe Air
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Plastic Yellow Band is celebrating their debut CD, Breathe Air. This Rock Band out of South Carolina is coming to you with conviction and grace. They want to turn you into a believer and I say, they are making a good start. Opening the CD with the song, Lonely Place sets the mood right away.…
Ready Never – Eleutherophobia
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Packed with pop tunes, Ready Never’s album Eleutherophobia is here. Kicking off with ‘Take That Pill’, the europop influences are immediately clear – with vocals smothered in auto tune, it’s the kind of dance banger that everyone gets excited about through the summer season. At points there are close connections with Gangnam Style and the…
Odd Hours – Khaleesi
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In a little over three minutes, Odd Hours thump out a tightly executed post-punk track masquerading as pop, in the shape of single ‘Khaleesi’. The vocals are snide and snarky, sounding not unlike EMA or, at times, Courtney Love. The guitars sound fantastic, by the way, with the kind of tone found on mid to…
ERIC ZAYNE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NEW YORK CITY”
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A native of Kinshasa, Zaire, Zayne moved to Canada at age 13 after a civil war erupted in his hometown. Several years later, he began a five-year stint touring throughout Asia, where he played keys, guitar and sang in a funk band. When he moved to Los Angeles in 2013, Zayne focused on pop-alternative music.…
JARGON PARTY NEW SINGLE “WILL YOU SPACE TONIGHT”
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JARGON PARTY is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, Zach Lewis. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, Lewis has recently moved to an Island off of Portland, Maine to create music. Lewis plays all instruments and writes all of the songs for the infectious indie-pop Jargon Party. The new single “Will You Space Tonight,” is laced with dreamy,…
KYLIE ODETTA SINGLE “WAITING GAME”
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Kylie Odetta, a masterful young singer/songwriter who has been called an old soul and penned over 200 songs at age 16. Kylie began writing songs at age 8 and had her first live performance at age 9 and album titled “Lost in My Future” at 11 years old. Her music is playful, powerful and soulful.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 12, 2014
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OPETH’S “PALE COMMUNION” RESLATED FOR AUGUST RELEASE Roadrunner Records group Opeth has announced that the release of their highly anticipated eleventh studio album, “PALE COMMUNION” has been reslated for AUGUST 26TH. “Many of you have heard the rumours already and we can now confirm that the release of ‘Pale Communion’ has indeed been pushed back…
CHECK OUT NEW YORK HIP HOP ARTIST KEEZ MC
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From Brooklyn to the Bronx, New York native KeezMC was practically born hiphop. With a new album “Musical Therapy” and a handful of singles, it’s only a matter of time before we all start hearing the name, so get used to it. Ladies and gentlemen, Skope proudly introduces KeezMC. Skope: First off, tell us…
3D Friends, Summer Break EP
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With warm summery vibes, it’s hard not to notice similarities between 3D Friends and bands such as Summer Camp and Attic Lights. ‘All Right’ is a breezy three minute pop song filled with uplifting vocals and scattered with electronic elements that furnish the neat indie songwriting. ‘Just Wanna Hold You’ is a sweet ditty, with…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 8, 2014
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LLACE SARABETE VIDEO “PLAY IN THIS CLUB” Here is the latest song from Atlanta’s favorite female R&B artist LLACE SARABETE’ with a track that will have everyone dancing, wherever they may be! Produced by Peter Jacobson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4N3fenH7qk NASTYMANE “DEAD PEOPLE” SINGLE DJ’s here is a brand new record from NastyMane that we think has potential…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 7, 2014
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WIRE: 20 BEST COLLEGE RADIO STATIONS IN THE USA Best College Reviews, a survey of all things higher education in the United States, has released a list of the 20 best college radio stations in America. Factors such as cultural relevance, historic notability, and current campus influence were considered. The list can be viewed, in…
Tijuana Bullfight, Southern California
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Let’s be honest for just a second shall we. I get a lot of albums sent my way for review and I mean a lot. Most of them don’t do anything for me. They don’t always get happily placed in the CD player, but the ones that do usually get a three song stay of…
Chris Campbell, Things You Already Know
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With an opening track that channels from earlier work by Sigur Ros, Chris Campbell’s Things You Already Know brings contemporary classical music to the foreground, with ambience and emotion. Launching from there headlong into ‘Lord Byron’ things crank up by several gears, incorporating some incredible sounds from homemade instruments. There are steely clanks, electronic…
MACKENZIE SHIVERS NEW SINGLE “NOTHING TO FEAR”
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Folk-Pop singer/songwriter Mackenzie Shivers is making use of her music composition and theory degree with her new focus track “Nothing To Fear” from her debut CD Neverland, set to release later this year. The upbeat track features Shiver’s comforting vocals and heart-felt lyrics, along with her unique folk-based piano driven sound. https://soundcloud.com/mackenzieshivers/nothing-to-fear Shivers wrote her…
LUNA AURA VIDEO “TOO YOUNG TO DIE”
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Phoenix Indie Pop artist LUNA AURA has just released her breathtaking debut music video for the single, “Too Young to Die.” The song, which is featured on Aura’s upcoming debut EP, is a hip-hop driven pop piece featuring a bold-trap breakdown that showcases her diversity as a songwriter. The song is a commentary on youth…
EMILY DANGER RELEASES “PEACE ARCH”
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Dark cabaret rock band Emily Danger has released the first single titled “Peace Arch” off their upcoming EP of the same name. The band that has been described as a “Radiohead meets Jeff Buckley and Heart” explores new musical territory as they incorporate psychedelic and classical stylings into “Peace Arch.” Lead vocalist Emily Nicholas packs…
VICKY GREEN “HIP HOP” FEAT CORY GUNZ
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New York rapper Vicky Green presents “Hip Hop”, the Trackzillaz-produced single from Beauty School Dropout, her new album also featuring production from 2 Hungry Bros, Malay, Avery, BudaDaFuture & GrandzMuzik. “Hip Hop” features YMCMB rapper Cory Gunz. Coming up in the foster care system, a substantial part of Vicky’s life was spent in and out…
LANGHORNE SLIM “ANIMAL” VIDEO
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Today, at what is the pinnacle of Instagram- and YouTube-mania, where technology allows a certain ease in filmmaking, Langhorne Slim & The Law took a different route, using Super 8-cameras and 8mm analogue film to make the music video for their new single, “Animal.” The video can be seen here, and the song is now…
MARZ LOVEJOY VIDEO “ONE NIGHT ONLY”
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“One Night Only” is the latest single from Marz Lovejoy featuring the acclaimed California production duo Hippie Sabotage. While Hippie Sabotage is having an incredible run with their international hit “Stay High (Habits Remix),” Marz Lovejoy fell in love with the duo’s production several years ago and this is the first of many tracks to…
THE DIRTY JACKS NEW SINGLE “KILL THE LIGHTSâ€
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“Kill The Lights” is the second single from The Dirty Jacks upcoming EP, All Part Of The Plan — coming later this summer. It’s an emotionally charged alt / prog rock track about the exhilarating experience of finding new love. “Kill The Lights” Listen: https://soundcloud.com/thedirtyjacks/kill-the-lights/s-7DZCW The Dirty Jacks are a progressive/alternative rock band from Rockville,…
SEE-I POST “MUSICAL MURDER”
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For their second album, See-I, Washington, DC’s most prodigious live band, have built on the sound and success of their debut record to create a work that comes straight from the heart. As leaders of the Reggae-Soul Movement, they continue to expand their scope infusing the new album, “Knowledge Shine Bright” with elements of…
LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, IT’S PETER LAST
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Peter Last is definitely new to the field, but he’s already an award winning songwriter with just ONE song under his belt, Circle Of Dreams. Here’s a quick Q&A between Skope and Peter Last to fill us in… Skope: So far you’ve only penned Circle of Dreams, can you tell us what the song is…
FUTR3
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Musical energy and the exchange between audience and a song or band can be such a crucial lifeblood for a composer gathered in the name of fulfilling exhilarating music for music fans. Some of this applies to Electronic based. It may not be for everyone but no one can deny it has a very dedicated…
Peter Wise, When Day Breaks
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On his latest album, When Day Breaks, Peter Wise fuses the upbeat songwriting like that of Simon & Garfunkel with the wistful yearnings of classic folk and Americana. Opening with ‘To Be Free’, it’s clear that Peter Wise has the musical chops and writing sensibilities to put together an engaging track. Laced with lap steel…
eM ON FIRE WITH ‘REMIXED’
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The dance ‘n’ trance diva from Down Under is back with a hot, new EP titled ‘ReMixed’. The new release by eM features five remixes of older tracks recorded 4-5 years ago. This Australian singer/producer has created a fresh, new take on some of her older numbers by incorporating a hip ‘n’ hypnotic…
KID KIDD VIDEO “I AM”
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First discovered by Lil Wayne (Kidd Kidd was one of the first members of Wayne’s Young Money crew and appeared on Wayne’s Tha Carter III making a guest appearance on “Mrs. Officer” from the Platinum project) and more recently as a member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit imprint and over the last three-years, Kidd Kidd has…
ALANIS MORISSETTE RELEASES NEW SINGLE FOR CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
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Multiple Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette has just released a compelling new single to be the official song of Marianne Williamson’s Congressional campaign in California’s District 33. You can watch the video for “Today” which emphasizes the need for change in the United States Congress here and download the song for free, starting today…
CHECK OUT THE NEW “LOCK ME UP” LYRIC VIDEO FROM THE CAB
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THE CAB surprised listeners worldwide when they unveiled their brand new Lock Me Up EP last Tuesday. The EP shot straight to the #2 spot on the iTunes Pop Chart and landed in the Top 5 overall iTunes Music Chart. The EP’s first single and title track instantly captivates. Flaunting a bombastic rock ‘n’ roll…
