It seems to me that this set feels a little desperate. It moves from one cliché and generic pop sound to another. When it works best is when it stretches a bit beyond that. Too much like by-the-numbers pop, the first song (“You, Me, and the Whiskey”) doesn’t work well. That is, except for the…
Month: February 2015
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT: THE JACKSON HOLE WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
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The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is one of the world’s great conservation gatherings and a showcase for amazing documentaries about wildlife, ecosystems, and the fight to save both. It’s held every other September at various locations around the valley, including the Jackson Lake Lodge, the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, and area theaters.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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XAVIER RUDD & THE UNITED NATIONS ANNOUNCE N. AMERICAN TOUR + “COME PEOPLE” In the past, Xavier Rudd’s onstage one-man-band setup included a half-dozen guitar choices, three didgeridoos and various styles of native drum. Starting April 30, Rudd will endeavor on the next adventure of an already extensive musical career…as frontman to Xavier Rudd &…
STOLI GETS DOWN WITH PRIZM EDM WITH 3 CHAPS FROM LONDON
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Hello there to all, today is a great day! I would like to congratulate the New England Patriots on an awesome Super Bowl win, you guys are an inspiration! Now what is going on in music today?! Rolling Stone and Google Play announced a collaboration to bring years of iconic stories to the digital world…
USE CLOUD BACKUP ROBOT TO BACK UP YOUR STUDENT WORK AND SO MUCH MORE
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As a student, you always have to operate on a budget. You will have lots of documentation that you need to go through on a daily basis and the cost of printing and photocopying can begin to add up and cause you unnecessary stress. Group work is unavoidable as sometimes your project papers rely on…
Doug McCurry and the Verticals
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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 Trippy Alternative Folk based music and Alternative Rock of the 90’s. It may not be for everyone but…
JIMMY RAE CHATS IT UP WITH ANGELICA JONI: A POP STAR IN THE MAKING
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Angelica Joni is an up-and-coming Pop sensation with a hot new single out titled “Weightless” that is beyond radio-friendly and not to mention a slammin’ video to go along with it. According to Joni, “Weightless” is the best song she has ever written thus far and there is a lot of buzz surrounding it. Besides…
DEBORAH COX RELEASES NEW SINGLE “KINDA MISS YOU” WORLDWIDE
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Deborah Cox releases her new single “Kinda Miss You” today on iTunes. The single was produced by The Rascals and co–produced by Jessica Karpov, and is a powerful anthem that’s soulful, upbeat and makes you want to dance and shout the lyrics from, well, anywhere. The single will be featured on the…
VILLAGERS VIDEO “COURAGE”
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Darling Arithmetic is the third album from Villagers, set for release on April 14th in the United States. The follow-up to Conor O’Brien’s debut, Becoming a Jackal, and its successor, Awayland – both hugely acclaimed and each nominated for Britain’s Mercury Prize – is a breathtakingly beautiful, intimate album entirely about love and relationships. Darling…
ELSTOW “EVIL DREAMS” SINGLE
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Elstow started turning heads in 2012 when they played Sydney’s Peats Ridge Festival on the back of a few rough demos. Completely unknown in the Sydney scene, Jared Shaw and Chel Browne borrowed the name of the building they lived in and quickly expanded to five members. Their sound encompasses the psychedelic folk and pop…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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RYAN LINK “UNDER THE RUG” The Musebox today announced that New York City renaissance man Ryan Link will release his first single, “Under the Rug,” in advance of the March 3 premiere of his debut EP, Reverberations. Born in San Francisco and raised in the suburbs of Seattle, Link has developed a reputation as a…
TRESPASSERS LYRIC VIDEO “DEAD END”
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Syracuse, NY’s Trespassers have unveiled a new lyric video for a new track (“Dead End”) off their forthcoming EP, titled ‘Rival Glass’, out February 24 via Spartan Records. The start of a new year comes with a new set of goals. Determination breeds new ambitions and the past is left securely in the rear view…
SARANTOS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CLOSE YOUR EYES”
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Sarantos is in full swing in 2015 with a sophomore album. This new age song has continued resonating strongly with Christian, church, spa, mediation and relaxation venues throughout the world. It’s sensory appeal leaves much to be desired. Close your eyes and feel Sarantos powerful vocal reverb literally vibrate one’s entire body as fans become…
Sarantos – Close Your Eyes
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“Close Your Eyes” is a gentle lullaby perfect for late-night listening after a difficult day. Tempos are considerably slowed down from his previous works. Reassuring in tone and reassuring lyrically the song becomes a mantra for those suffering from long endless days. His voice serves as the focal point for the piece. Extended into a…
Automatik Eden
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Composer, David Crocco (vocals, guitar, bass, drums) and fellow singer, songwriter and guitarist, Cela Scott of Automatik Eden are making all kinds of noise of the sensational audio variety. David’s post-production engineering skills have been in demand for a while now, having worked with a plethora of contemporary music icons, in various genres. Performers include…
Going to the Sun – Going to the Sun
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For the most part this is quite a strong album. I love a lot of the arrangements here. There is a lot of soul and emotion built into it. At times it does wander towards the generic pop end of the spectrum, though. Imagine mixing the Beatles with Fun (the group, not the experience). That’s…
Robert J. Hunter
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Robert J. Hunter delivers a high energy, gruff, performance of dirty blues. RJH’s debut single, “Demons” is out now and has reached number one in the UK iTunes Blues Chart. His debut album, “Songs for the Weary” is out 10th February 2015. Heavily influenced by Peter Green, Tom Waits and The Doors to name a…
Joe Ness – Ellipsis
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Joe Ness has gone through a few name changes so some might know him as Jo Payso, Amillio Jones, and now Joe Ness. You cannot disprove raw talent and he will not be denied. He was born in Brooklyn and grew up between there and Queens. he started rapping at the age of 12 and…
Swirl – Swirl
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Swirl has an incredibly loud brash sound, the kind of sound plenty of bands promise but few deliver. A rare beast indeed Swirl demands to be played at the absolute maximum volume. They do not let up: their energy persists from the first second to the final moment of the collection. For their sound is…
Julie Diano – Who Do You Think I Am
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“Who Do You Think I Am” is a lovely song that displays the best of pop’s universal appeal. Julie Diano’s voice is quite affectionate. Accompanying her is a pianist who sounds completely attuned to her lyrical nuances. Everything feels balanced within the particular piece. Kept tasteful the piece is stripped down to the absolute essentials.…
