Month: July 2014

itsDICE RELEASES NEW VIDEO “WHAT IT IS”

itsDICE has just released the new video “What It Is” from his new mixtape “Philosophy”. Shot and directed by Muds One, the video is simple, tasteful, and shows off itsDICE’s real character. Set to the backround of the Los Angeles streets, this video will have you pressing “replay” over and over. Hip Hop over the…

Jerra Blues, “Soul Inspirer”

Transformed from a b-girl to an MC on one of the modest hip-hop labels in Russia in 2004, recording a handful of singles as both a rapper and singer, and also winning a few festival contests. “Hip-hop quickly became my religion and the love of my life” Jerrra. Some of my biggest musicial inspirations are…

MUSIC VIDEO OF JULY 2014 – TOO BAD “TWISTED”

Gerry Saint, is a professional Reality TV editor. He has worked on shows like Bravo’s Top Chef, Fox’s Masterchef, and Vh1’s hit series Rock of Love. He also happens to be a musician, and one of the front men of the dance punk band TOO BAD. Gerry has taken his skills as a professional editor…

Jude Gwynaire, Singing Rock Lake

Opening with ‘Ocean City Groove’, Singing Rock Lake establishes itself as an album filled with a range of influences. We could reel off names like Boards Of Canada, Death In Vegas, Royksopp, and the more obscure sounds of Finland’s Paavoharju. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/judegwynaire54 ‘Girls Of Malibu Canyon’ has a dark, energetic and at times pummeling groove that…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 14, 2014

GARDEN MUSIC PROJECT VIDEO “MY LADIES” Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd fans rejoice! On July 7, 2014 AR Garden Records, via Cherry Red will release the debut album by the Garden Music Project, which features music inspired by the paintings by PINK FLOYD founder SYD BARRETT. ‘Inspired By Syd Barrett’s Artwork’ is a unique masterpiece…

VITA CHAMBERS RELEASE NEW VIDEO “A+D”

International Pop Superstar & Canadian Diva, Vita Chambers has released her powerful new single “A + D” to a worldwide audience who have called it her most commanding work to-date. “A + D” is an artistic departure for Vita Chambers, who’s shows off her versatility & strength in this classy & moving video. “A +…

NEW SINGLE OUT BY BLACK RAIN

Produced in New York City by Stuart Argabright, Black Rain’s founder and figurehead, Dark Pool is a work of hard-edged sonic fiction rooted in cyberpunk’s quintessential neo-noir cityscape/dataspace but projecting into a farther future of biotechnological advancement and alienation. Partly inspired by the writings of Philip K. Dick protégé K.W. Jeter (particularly 1996’s Edge Of…

THE TALL PINES VIDEO “LEAVE HIM AT THE ALTAR”

The uniquely talented artist Corn Mo conceived, shot and directed a wild new video for Brooklyn-based alt-blues/soul duo The Tall Pines for their song “Leave Him at the Altar.” The story creates an atmospheric vision of what happens when a clique of hard partying dolls, battle their addictions and indecisions on a search for love…

A Hundred Years, Cosmic Imbalance

A Hundred Years is a trio of avowed “creepy dirtbags” from Edmonton. Purveying a genre known as “psychedelic badlands rock,” this group of malnourished, long-haired misfits has – since its inception in early 2012 – acquired a reputation for maniacally intense live shows, be they underground or otherwise. As front man Jeremiah Simmons remarks, “We…

Deborah Henriksson, Traces

Deborah Henriksson’s voice perfectly suits her celtic, ethereal music. Written with her longtime producer Mats Nyman, Traces is a delightful collection of classic, yet modern celtic folk. On ‘Fly’ things sound almost like the symphonic rock of Within Temptation, with slightly gothic hints, but the strongly celtic tones are what carry the song along, with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 11, 2014

NEW SINGLE BY WELL$ Following several singles and videos earlier this year, 19-year-old Charlotte, NC-based rapper Well$ released his mixtape, MTYSD: Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher via The FADER. Pitchfork reviewed the album, calling it “a startling peephole into something deeply personal within Well$.” While the project features some upbeat songs such as “Savoire-Faire,”…

MARY LAMBERT RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SECRETS”

Mary Lambert releases a new single, entitled “Secrets,” which is the first track from the Seattle-based singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album, Heart On My Sleeve, due October 14th from Capitol Records. Inspired by confessional folk singers as well as spoken-word poets, Lambert is a fearless and candid writer, who empowers both herself and her listeners in…

SAINT RAYMOND UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “I WANT YOU”

Saint Raymond has unveiled his new single ‘I Want You’, which is available to stream now and will be released at all DSPs on August 25 via Elektra Records. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter is confirmed as main support to Ed Sheeran on his upcoming European arena tour this fall. “I Want You” made its premiere last…

RUDIMENTAL “FEEL THE LOVE” FT JOHN NEWMAN

East London quartet, Rudimental, comprised of Piers Agget, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor, and DJ Locksmith, are proud to announce a run of direct support dates for multi-Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran on his X Tour of North America. The tour is in support of Ed’s latest album X, which debuted at #1 on…

BACK TO THE BASIC

Basic is a songwriter and guitarist based in the U.K. and presumably serving his country based on his army attire in a few photos shared via Google +. The name sums up the multilayered and textured murkiness that abounds in this throwback to noisy 90’s guitar chants. It’s basic in that the song structure doesn’t…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 10, 2014

NEW SINGLE BY WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS We Were Promised Jetpacks will release their highly-anticipated third album, Unravelling, this fall on FatCat Records. Entertainment Weekly premiered the album’s lead track “Safety In Numbers” and said, “it brings together arena-ready drums, widescreen guitars, and a booming piano part in a way that should make fans of…

WISE GIRL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DON’T GO”

Wise Girl is known for their energetic and quirky live performances.  The band has graced the stage of numerous legendary New York venues such as The Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, Piano’s and The Greene Space (WNYC’s performance stage). Wise Girl has also appeared on numerous famed media sources to include: Bust Magazine, Bitch Magazine, Modern…

T.H.R.O.N.E.S. BY JUSTIN HUNTER

T.H.R.O.N.E.S. is the first single from Justin Hunter’s upcoming remix album ‘Keyism’. The album was written and produced  in Hunter’s hometown of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, with Thomaz Charuk (Silent Titan & Thundamentals). “In an industry where EDM is the mainstream sound; old school beats with piano is where it’s at for us.” Hunter…

JOY VILLA NEW EP ‘MAKE THE STATIC’

Joy Villa’s sensual, sultry vocals and lyrics shine from the soul drenched depths of “Darkness” to the hopeful message of “Beautiful” and paint a melodic, hard driving rock pop and folk saga telling her story of travel, triumph over addiction and desire. https://soundcloud.com/joyvilla/sets/i-make-the-static-ep In March 2014, award winning U.K producer Barrie Gledden and globally touring…

Marshall Dane, One of These Days

How would one describe Marshall Dane? Dane’s voice cuts to the heart of any story, taking you down back roads, through broken lonely hearts, and into hopeful, open skies.    Launched in May 2013, in time for last year’s CMAO Awards – for which he was nominated in several categories including Male Artist and Album Of…

MY SILENT BRAVERY PREMIERES VIDEO “ON MY SIDE”

Today My Silent Bravery premieres “On My Side” the second single and video  from its forthcoming album, Diamond From Coal.  Front man Matthew Wade also announced an August tour with Tyler Ward leading up to the album release on August 11th. Watch – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19VNW1xnK8 The video for the new song, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19VNW1xnK8) which premiered exclusively at…

Stevie Bucks, “Soul Projects” Mixtape

With a distinctive style that sits somewhere between Kanye and a kind of caribbean influenced dub, Stevie Bucks shows of his skills as an emcee with his latest mixtape, Soul Projects. Stream the mixtape at Datpiff: http://www.datpiff.com/Stevie-Bucks-Soul-Projects-mixtape.501518.html   From its opening track, the flow is relentless like a steady stream of bullets, and blending with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 9, 2014

MOA NEW VIDEO “MY NAME IS MOA” MOA is the alter ego of New York-based saxophonist turned electronic music producer Max Wild. Launching his new live electronic project in 2014, MOA effortlessly merges electronic and acoustic sounds, drawing from a rich sonic palette that ranges from electropop, dubstep, jazz, and African sounds.  His debut EP…

JENNY LEWIS REVEALS SECOND SONG FROM ‘THE VOYAGER’

Singer songwriter Jenny Lewis has released the title track off of her forthcoming LP, The Voyager.  Lewis has also added new August dates to her tour, which began Sunday in Toronto and continues through the end of October.   Listen to “The Voyager” here: http://bit.ly/thevoyagersndcld   Her third solo album, The Voyager has been described…

LUPA RELEASES VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE ‘STATUES’

At a mere 16 years old, Imogen Jones is already making sonic waves under her moniker Lupa. With people from Brooklyn to Brisbane raving about her electro-pop prowess, Lupa’s experience surprisingly lies in classical music, with the artist currently finishing her studies in violin at the Conservatorium High School in Sydney. Her introduction into the…

GALLOWS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “CHAINS”

Fresh from launching themselves back into the live arena for the first time since the Reading and Leeds Festivals last year, Gallows spent the weekend tearing down tents at Hyde Park with Black Sabbath before dominating Sonisphere Festival and are now proud to unleash a new video for recently released single “Chains”. Shot in Toronto…

Kenny Fame, Another Man’s Woman

“A hoe down between Woody from Toy Story and Teenage Fanclub, while they dance around a purple campfire.” Audio – http://www.reverbnation.com/KennyFameMusic/song/21104574-another-mans-woman The archetypical renaissance man, Kenny Fame returns with another track that takes his sound into a totally new direction. This time, Kenny Fame has put his hand to country and blues. Tonally rich, saturated…

The Lost Poets, Insubordia

The five tracks that make up The Lost Poets’ Insubordia form a dark, brooding record that draws on a wide range of influences. The EP can be streamed in full at Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lostpoets/sets/the-lost-poets-insubordia Opening with ‘Ode To K’, there are hints of Alter Bridge and even Slipknot, with rich vocals that sustain and break at…

Chris Andres, Authentic Outlaw Country

Americana artists often offer listeners something that is very genuine and can be awe-inspiring. British Columbia based singer / songwriter Chris Andres fits well into this category with his latest release entitled fittingly enough Authentic Outlaw Country. In his own words: The term “Outlaw” gets thrown around a lot in the music biz, but if…

Mangoseed, Basquiat

Mangoseed’s debut album is a funk infused slice of quirky rock. Opening with ‘Lioness’, an energetic track which nods to Rage Against The Machine in terms of funk/rock fusion, while ‘Careful’ lays on the 2-step pretty thick at points, with a cracking snare that you’ll just have to hear yourself to believe it.   Vocally,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 8, 2014

THE COURTESANS “GENIUS” SINGLE The Courtesans: Untamed and unparalleled. Intoxicating and decadent. Freefalling, heady, underground doom pop meets electro rock that strains at the leash to be unchained and finally released. Relinquishing stereotypes and promoting self-acceptance instead of self-loathing via their epic live performances and highly emotive music and videos. ‘Genius’ the first single taken…

DIE SO FLUID VIDEO “BLACK BLIZZARD”

Los Angeles / London based gothic rock band Die So Fluid have released the official music video for their track “Black Blizzard” directed by David Kenny. The track is from the band’s upcoming album which will be released in the U.S. later this year. Watch for Die So Fluid on tour in the U.S. this…

SOFT WELLS NEW SINGLE “FLOODLIGHTS”

Today, Soft Swells are thrilled to announce their sophomore album Floodlights out September 30 on Modern Outsider Records. Floodlights will be available on CD, LP and digital download and available for pre-order here. Soft Swells are sharing their first single “Floodlights” the title track from the album on SoundCloud now.  The band has booked a…

STOLI KNOWS NEVER TO PIGEONHOLE EMMA CONSTANCE

Hello good people of this music loving earth, it is awesome to be here with you today. To all my fellow Americans watching our government open our borders and allowing all of central America to come in while also funding terrorists in the Middle East we must ask who our government truly works for. It…

Red Undead

Red Undead is an Alternative Rock band from Mission Viejo, CA. . Influences: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand, The Strokes, Pixies. The band enjoys pizza, Kirin Ichiban, and pirate tales. Mary Yanashima – vocals, Daniel Jun – drums, Thomas Monroe – guitar, Blake Martin -bass. An original blender of sound mixing bands like White Stripes,…

Lovesick Saints, Dia De Los Muertos

Blasting out ballsy punk rock tinged with hints of dirty southern blues, Lovesick Saints’ Dia De Los Muertos EP is a hook-laden set of punchy tunes. Opening with ‘One Foot In The Grave’, Lovesick Saint’ style is immediately made clear, with their growling guitars and Green Day style vocals. The guitar work even has hints…

LOOKING TO GET SIGNED TO A MAJOR LABEL?

The following major and independent labels are all actively seeking new artists to add to their rosters right now. So what are you waiting for….get submitting! Roadrunner Records UK – Warner Music Group Roadrunner Records UK can offer a worldwide multi-album deal to any Rock, Metal, Alternative or Punk act that can match the talent…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 7, 2014

SHAKIRA TO PERFORM “LA LA LA (BRAZIL 2014)” FEATURING CARLINHOS BROWN AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP Shakira will perform her newest single, “La La La (Brazil 2014)” featuring Carlinhos Brown, at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup™ on July 13, 2014. The single “La La La (Brazil 2014)” featuring…

THE OCCUPANTS SINGLE “STREETS”

Following the success of “I’ve Been Thinking” and “Wonderland”, the Gower brothers are back with their third instalment, a new track entitled Streets which will be released on Monday 7th July 2014. With a recent addition to Triple J rotation, Streets ventures in a new direction. “Yeah it’s different. We hope it’s different. We want…