Striking a balance between detuned synthesizers and entangled melodies EP single and album cut “Daisy Garden” deals with the pains of aging from a personal point of view. “I wrote ‘Daisy Garden’ about my Grandmother’s struggle, outward and inward, with the decline in her mental state,” says Schram. Director Blake McWilliam illustrates touches on these…
Month: June 2014
OWL JOHN “HATE MUSIC” SINGLE
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Owl John, aka Scott Hutchison of critically acclaimed Scottish group Frightened Rabbit, is proud to announce the release of his self-titled debut album, out August 5 on Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records. Hutchison has announced a handful of North American tour dates – traveling around the West Coast through the end of the month. For more ticket…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 12, 2014
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NEW SINGLE BY GENE THE SOUTHERN CHILD From a small town called Florence, Alabama, Gene the Southern Child has been quietly releasing music under the radar for years. Florence is part of an area known as “The Shoals,” which houses the legendary FAME Recording Studios and is also the hometown of W.C. Handy “The Father…
Miss Grizzly, Miss Grizzly (EP)
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There’s a real sense of cathartic musical independence here via this latest work from Calgary, AB (CAN) based musical project Miss Grizzly. While everything here on this latest self-titled 5 track musical teaser is shall I say exceptionally entertaining it also manages to cover a pretty wide range of musical styles as well. This is…
CROSSOVER ARTIST BUILDING A BRIDGE FROM EUROPE TO AMERICA
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It is rare that an independent artist can make inroads without proper management but sometimes there are exceptions. That would be the case for crossover artist Marty McKay. Marty who is a native of Zurich, Switzerland has managed to build contacts not just in his backyard in Europe but in the US as well. As…
Amatus, Broken Compass
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Amatus is an interesting soul to say the least. She grew up in a rough neighborhood in Chicago and lived in Philadelphia and ended up in Brooklyn, NY. She is no stranger to hard times and loss of close family members to gun violence, but puts her energy into her music for a positive spin…
BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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Naming the best cities to live in all year round depends on what you consider important qualities in a city. Some people have to have great weather; others prefer a rocking nightlife. If you are young and value a youthful atmosphere, read on to find a list of the best cities for young people. What…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 11, 2014
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FLOSSTRADAMUS FEAT WAKA FLOCKA “TTU” Check out the new track from Flosstradamus “TTU (Too Turnt Up)” Ft. Waka Flocka out today via Ultra Music. The collaboration, spawned from an interview Flosstradamus came across where Waka mentioned wanting to work with them, is featured in the upcoming 22 Jump Street film. You can see Flosstradamus live…
TOM LEVIN VIDEO FOR FATHERS DAY
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“Father To A Son” is about my father, me and my son. Ever since I became a father, I’ve been thinking a lot about what kind of person I want to be and what I really leave behind. I can pursue a career, start a company, make money, acquire gadgets and build a house. But…
DEAD FAME VIDEO FOR “JOAN CRAWFORD”
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Richmond, VA- born DEAD FAME have recently released their new powerhouse video for the single, “Joan Crawford.” The song is off their buzzworthy new EP, Vicious Design (Human Records), and is directed by David O’Dell. Channeling a bit of vintage 1980s music videos, Dead Fame delivers with this captivating piece that will quickly draw your…
TINY DANZA “KILLIN’ IT”
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Tiny Danza are back! After winning first prize at the acclaimed International Indie Week competition, Tiny Danza inked their 3rd record deal in 8 years. But much like the Rhesus Monkeys of 1930s Long Island, Tiny Danza could not be caged. After taking two solitary years to master their craft, they have returned with all…
Laura Sailer, Stop the Tide
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Laura Sailer is a karaoke aficionada and singer-guitarist with extensive formal musical training. Aside from teaching elementary music, she provides private lessons in voice, piano, and guitar. Her musical style hovers somewhere between Joni Mitchell and Ani DiFranco. She’s played guitar for seven years, but is modest enough to admit that DiFranco is a “way…
EXPAND YOUR ORGANIZATION AND IMPROVE THE VALUE WITH CAPITAL BUDGETING
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Capital budgeting is the process that involves planning for long-term investment for the organization to procure new plants, machinery and produce new products. In this process capital is allocated for major expenditure or investment of the organization. The primary aim of these investments is to increase the organizations value to the stakeholders. As part of…
Drunksouls, Just Before Chaos
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Drunksouls is a band out of Marseilles, France. They have hit the European festival scene and have built quite a name from word of mouth. They are celebrating their latest release, Just Before Chaos that is an eclectic blend of pop and reggae meshed with infectious grooves that keep you coming back for more. A…
GODSMACK REVS UP NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM “1000HP”
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Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum hard rock heroes GODSMACK are revving up their highly anticipated sixth full-length album, 1000hp [Republic Records], for release on August 5. It’s the follow-up to 2010’s The Oracle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. The title track and first single is available on iTunes (purchase here) and other digital…
EMMURE RELEASE “E” MUSIC VIDEO
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EMMURE is proud to present the music video for the heavy-hitting single off of their sixth studio album, Eternal Enemies, “E”. Serving as homage to their loyal legion of fans, “E” will undoubtedly be the catalyst for thousands of mosh-pits to come. Bold, lawless, and cutthroat, EMMURE prove once again that they are on the…
BALLAD RELEASES “PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG”
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Overcoming shyness and a huge culture shock from moving to the US from Luanda, Ballad has managed to adapt to the culture through modeling Michael Jackson and listening to the radio. He learned a singing style full of emotion from Marvin Gaye. Ballad took advantage of not having many friends growing up and used all…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 10, 2014
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PSY AND SNOOP DOGG GET WILD IN “HANGOVER” MUSIC VIDEO Last night, PSY and Snoop Dogg invaded Jimmy Kimmel Live! and premiered a snippet of their new music video for their new song “Hangover.” You can watch the whole video in its entirety HERE! The song is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers…
Roberta De Francia, Kaleidoscope Stars
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Fusing jazz, folk, and funk with a real sense of fun, London based Italian singer songwriter Roberta De Francia’s Kaleidoscope Stars is a spunky collection of spiralling tunes to bring some sunshine into your day. ‘Get Up And Go’ kicks the album off in a suitably upbeat fashion, and comes into its own when the…
JIGGLEY JONES AND STOLI HOLD THEIR TONGUES FOR NOBODY
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Hello there good music loving people of the world, it makes me so happy to be surrounded by you all. I have been concerned with streaming music services. I think as a consumer they are awesome but for the musicians they can be a loss. David Carr of the NY Times has a great piece…
She Bears, We Will Be Fossils
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Columbus Ohio based band She Bears just released their latest CD We Will Be Fossils (2014). This CD contains a tenrocked out collection of recordings from different musical styles and a wide spectrum of emotions. Band includes Band members include Alex Douglas (Guitar, Keys, Bells), Alex Eiler (Drums, Vocals), Ryan Franz (Bass), Stephen Pence (Guitar,…
BONGO BOY ROCK N’ ROLL TV CALLING ALL INDIE ARTISTS
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Isn’t it about time your band makes it big? Here’s your shot with Bongo Boy TV Shows – an unprecedented TV show series that brings Indie Music to over 3.5 Millions cable subscribers in the USA. Starting with the next episode we can feature your band’s music video on 20 TV channels,125 times in 4…
Jackslacks Release 2 New Singles
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The Jackslacks just dropped 2 new singles – (Other Side/Come Home With Me) under Bungalo Records. Right from the start this surging band led my guitarist/vocalist Jackslacks stands out from other artists in a good way within this overly saturated market. His answer to mundane music is to deliver something that will make you want…
Go, Robot Go – Good Vibes in Fashion Swimwear
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At times these guys just seem a little awkward. At other times they seem a little lackluster and unoriginal. For the most part, though, this works pretty well. Fun is the most common element here, making it the nitrogen of this musical atmosphere. “My Brain Is in Space” is the first song and noisy sounds…
THE PENTATONIX BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO A CAPPELLA
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You won’t believe what human voices are capable of after checking out Pentatonix. This five-person a cappella group from Arlington, Texas catapulted into the public eye after appearing on the NBC talent series, The Sing Off. They are famous for their complex and compelling renditions of pop songs. Their YouTube music videos have gained the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 9, 2014
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WIRE: THE RENTALS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + NEW SINGLE The Rentals have announced their long awaited new album, Lost In Alphaville, which will arrive August 26 on Polyvinyl Record Co. The highly anticipated record was recorded with a lineup that features Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig (Lucius- vocals), Ryen Slegr (Ozma – guitars), Lauren Chipman…
SOFTSILENCE VIDEO “LIKE A KING”
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Softsilence, southern California’s latest buzz band, formed in 2010 and later relocated to Nashville, TN in 2012 after finding small success in their home town. After being discovered by multiple management companies and producers, the group inked a management and publishing deal with Fitzgerald Hartley Co. in Nashville and the band’s star continues to shine…
LILI KENDALL SINGLE “MOONLIGHT”
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Brisbane indie pop super talent Lili Kendall has just returned from a few weeks in the US from playing showcases and being the only Brissie gal to showcase her talent at Canadian Music Week last fortnight. At just 17 years old, Lili had to take a few weeks off year 12 to make the trip,…
CHRIS CATALENA AND THE NATIVE AMERICANS “DOCTOR NAPALM”
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“Doctor Napalm” is the second single from Chris Catalena’s upcoming debut LP, Here Comes The Time after the title track, which premiered last month on Brooklyn Vegan. The song illustrates the war of love – the peaceable lover who’s afraid to move and unwilling to be moved. Chris wrote the song with the help of…
Ari and the Alibis
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Mashing together swing, dancehall, and female-fronted indie rock, Ari and the Alibis is the record you never expected. Opening with ‘Whatever Lola Wants’, we’re treated to a sweet mariachi style introduction which explodes into an unrelenting barrage of skittering guitars and swollen trumpets. The vocals are so powerful, adding contrast and texture to the track,…
Simon Adams, Point and Shoot
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Simon Adams says he wants to be a part of some greater purpose. I believe he has found that purpose in his music and the song, Point and Shoot is taking him to new heights. Adams is from a small town on the south coast of England. But he set off to see the…
ARTHUR NASSON NEW VIDEO “I’VE GOT A FLANGER IN MY HEART”
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Arthur Nasson Releases a New Video for the song, “I’ve Got A Flanger In My Heart” from the singer-songwriters highly acclaimed “West Cambridge Cowboys” album. The video’s Neo-Psychedelic,dream scape, jogs down a decidedly surreal path further displaying Arthur’s restlessly creative sensibilities. Adding to National radio and glowing press, Television continues to embrace the Boston based…
LINDEN JAY ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “BE LIKE YOU”
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Standing out against the current slew of deep house releases, London-born and bred producer Linden Jay draws upon his extensive and varied background in music to offer something more in the way of real soul and musicality. Be Like You, Linden Jay’s sophomore single on Sony Music, features the vocal talents of Sam Frank, whom…
LINUS YOUNG LIVE VIDEO OF “SISTER”
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Island Records’ newest buzzband, Linus Young (comprised of Joseph Walker and Iris Belson), made a big entrance into the scene with the release of debut single and edgy music video for, “City of Sin,” which earned the band critical praise and direct support slots on tours including ZZ Ward and The 1975.A welcomed surprise, Linus…
THUNDERHANK’S NEW SINGLE “HOUSE”
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Brothers Henry and Samuel Bellingham formed Thunderhank while living in Los Angeles in 2013. After attending high school in Wilmington, Delaware, the brothers lived in LA for five years during which they studied music, played in various self-imploding musical groups and, finally, decided to strike off as a duo. The music is made with a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 6, 2014
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WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE SOPHOMORE LP ‘POSING AS LOVE’ New York City trio Old Monk have premiered their sophomore album, Posing As Love, today in advance of its June 10 release on Eenie Meenie Records via BrooklynVegan – repost here. To celebrate the band will perform June 12 in Boston and June 14 in Brooklyn,…
Dyanne Harvey, Whiskey & Wine
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Dyanne Harvey harnesses the familiar tones of Sara Bareilles and Celine Dion and delivers her own brand of country tinged soft rock on her sophomore EP, Whiskey & Wine. Opening with ‘Nothin’ New’, things start off pretty easy going, with a emotive piano and Dyanne’s voice coming across as clean and strong. It’s not long…
Steve Ryan, Boundless Moments
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Steve Ryan has an entire catalog of music and has added yet another gem to his collection with, Boundless Moments. This Georgia born musician started at an early age honing his craft and his talents are as boundless as the musical moments on this CD. Ryan, pours his heart and soul into each song with…
WIN $20K IN PRIZES FROM SWEETWATER & DISC MAKERS
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Win all the gear you could ever need with The Independent Musicians Sweepstakes is back and it’s back with a vengeance. We’ve teamed up with Sweetwater to give you a chance to win a complete recording studio, including a PreSonus StudioLive mixing board, Yamaha electronic drums, keyboard, speakers, and monitors, an Ibanez bass, Shure mics,…
ETERNAL DEATH POST “BULLET”
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The story of Eternal Death began in the fall of 2013 with the video ”Eternal Death”. With its 4 minutes of total silence and darkness it created an equal amount of fascination and confusion. The video was followed up by the single “Head” – this time a proper song with vocals from 21 year old…
