Month: March 2015

HEIDI LYNNE GLUCK NEW SINGLE

Singer-songwriter Heidi Lynne Gluck shares the first track, “The Only Girl In The Room” (stream), from her debut solo EP of the same name (out April 28th via Lotuspool Records). Of the single Heidi says, “On a direct level, co-writer Kenny Childers and I wanted to celebrate the fun and pain of being “one of…

MUSICAL GENIUS OFNIE AND HIS UFO LABEL HAVE LANDED

OFNIE was raised in the south side of Brooklyn, New York listening to music from both the Caribbean and American top chart songs (from the 40’s to present). The merge of Caribbean Island and Southern American cultures expanded the knowledge of OFNIE’s upbringing, influencing him spiritually and musically. Activities such as learning to play the…

LOVESUCKER – “Self-Titled” EP

It’s been an excellent day in the studio here. Started it off interviewing the fantastically-talented Kristia Di Gregorio and now here I get to continue on this wicked start with even more great music coming through my speakers courtesy of Lovesucker. This new self-titled EP has a high-level of sound-fusion and successful combinations that show…

Don Puglisi – Bubbles Of Light – EP Review

Some good indie-rock put forth here from Don Puglisi. Clearly a seasoned musician that’s got experience and a rich understanding of how to create captivating tapestries of rock that transform themselves and expand into beautiful melodies, solos and overall performances. In those very first opening moments of “Ricochet Girl” you can hear already that this…

SAVE MONEY WITH CAR TITLE LOANS

Car title loans are useful for helping you deal with tour financial challenges. These types of loans are easy to get because all you need is your car and its documents. If you are self employed or are not formally employed you can still qualify for a car title loan that will enable you to…

TROPHY WIVES “THRESHOLD” MUSIC VIDEO

The self-proclaimed pop-punk heroes Trophy Wives has released a new video for their infectious single “Threshold”. The video was shot by Dan Fried of Just Fly Casual Productions With a fresh new attitude and a drive to make great music for their audience TROPHY WIVES are a unique blend of fast paced music, catchy choruses…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2015

THE LAST BISON NEW VIDEO The Last Bison released their new video for their single “This Changes Everything, which premiered with Entertainment Weekly, ahead of a full Spring tour that kicks off tonight in Asheville. The cinematic DIY video was filmed by their frequent collaborator Leigh Burnette in black & white, and was shot in…

KOSHA DILLZ “BEEN DOWN”

LA’s favorite rapper from New Jersey, Kosha Dillz, is launching his latest music video “Been Down” and we’d love you to share it with your readers. The video, dubbed a Re-HAIM-Mix, is a remix of Haim’s “Fallen” and “Don’t Save Me” by Sam Barsh. “Been Down” delivers a set of visuals that help to create…

KREWELLA RELEASES NEW TRACK “SOMEWHERE TO RUN”

Chicago-bred duo Krewella has released a brand new track “Somewhere to Run” today – check it out HERE. Jahan and Yasmine continue their genre-bending track record by incorporating rock elements to their dance wheelhouse. To do so, they assembled a team to collaborate with including rock veteran, Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Korn) and dance heavy…

Lee Williams – The Pit and the Pendulum

They don’t make them like Lee Williams and that is a damned shame. Listening to “The Pit and the Pendulum” is like listening to a transmission from an earlier era in rock, one that remembered where it came from. With blues infused into its very soul the song feels incredibly tactile. Everything about the song…

Christine Martucci, Angels of War

As a 9-year Army vet, Christine knows a thing or two about serving her country proud but music also runs thick through her blood. Standing in the front lines as a 5-Star Music General, Ms. Martucci is firing off her 4th CD titled ‘Angels of War’. Prepare to surrender to the powerful sound Christine brings…

Denny Diamond & The Jewels – Diamond Mountain EP

Denny Diamond & The Jewels is majestic on “Diamond Mountain EP”. The sound is large and all-encompassing. Passionate delivery defines the EP as it unfurls at a languid pace letting the small flourishes of sound bloom into bright bursts. Remarkably colorful in terms of texture and lyrical content these are songs that soar ever higher.…

Matthew Azrieli – Chloe

Matthew Azrieli’s “Chloe” is pop music at its most affectionate. His voice is endearing and calm. The arrangements are immaculate with everything in its right place. A timeless sound defines the album with upbeat melodies and reassuring lyrics. Put together, all of this creates the kind of mood a listener can stretch out into, finding…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2015

BURNT BOOKS “STUPID GAMES” Closing a two-year gap since their debut album, Columbia, South Carolina’s ultra-avant/eclectic punk antagonists, BURNT BOOKS, have hooked up with independent label Retro Futurist, founded by members of Kylesa, for the release of their recently completed second full-length, Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire. http://www.cvltnation.com/exclusive-cvlt-nation-streaming-burnt-books-stupid-game/ TREVOR HALL EP TRAILER Singer-songwriter Trevor Hall…

THE WIND AND THE WAVE RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “IT’S A LONGER ROAD TO CALIFORNIA THAN I THOUGHT”

The Wind and The Wave consists of Patricia Lynn and Dwight Baker from Austin, TX. Their debut album, From The Wreckage, was released last year and tracks from their album could be heard on CW’s Hart of Dixie (musical guest), ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, VH1’s Couples Therapy and CW’s Vampire Diaries. Additionally they re-recorded Simple Mind’s…

THE SCORE “CATCHING FIRE”

Anthemic indie pop act The Score have released a new track titled “Catching Fire” on the heels of their initial track “Oh My Love.” Originally from New York City and now based in Los Angeles, The Score are comprised of songwriting producers Eddie Anthony and Edan Dover. Fittingly, the transcontinental favorites will keep fans and…

SKETCH MCGUINEY NSFW VIDEO “PXRNO”

Sketch McGuiney shows you how to make your own adult film in the new music video for “Pxrno” directed by Cool Kids Forever Films. This NSFW video takes inspiration from the infamous homemade tapes from Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Pamela Anderson . The DJ J Scrilla produced record can be found on Sketch’s debut…

The Afro Nick – The Afro Nick

The Afro Nick has an effortless cool to it. With a feeling reminiscent of The Strokes at their absolute apex, The Afro Nick delves into a number of wonderful genres. By tapping into a raw classic rock sound the songs are pared down to the absolute basics. Vocals are direct and prominently displayed throughout the…

Attik Door – “Never In Agreement”

“Never in Agreement” begs to be played loud. Attik Door comes in swinging with a flailing drums, an endless supply of hooks and vocals that soar above it all. Brash, bold, this is rock to a perfect tee. Everything about it from the catchiness to the sense of unity among all the songs. For those…

Novakaine

Novakaine debuted at Artomatic, DC 2012 as a progressive ensemble performing in the genres of Rock and Blues with hints of Punk and Reggae. The four piece band of experienced musicians come from many different musical and cultural backgrounds. Bringing a combination of these genres gives Novakaine a huge advantage in the industry. Their sound…

Catrina Parker

R&B is probably one of the most difficult genres to sing, because you have to have the “it” factor to make it. Nobody really knows what that is, but when you hear it, you’ll know. There is always a lot of soul and heart in R&B and I could definitely see that Catrina Parker had…

Brannue Life

Brannue Life lacks nice drops and good bass that is commonly most enjoyed in EDM style songs, without the key drops it anticipation build up. While they’re still fun to listen to I would say they did not make the best EDM song in the world. They don’t lack potential though. If Brannue were to…

Belvedere Chic

When one thinks of a party anthem, what does one think of? Do they think of the biggest EDM artist at the time? Maybe the biggest pop artist who has the catchiest lyrics that make you want to get up and dance? I’m sure most people would agree that to have a party song, it…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 19, 2015

BOOTS ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER U.S. HEADLINE SHOWS Following an imaginatively staged and urgently played version of “I Run Roulette” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, BOOTS – who, according to Fallon, is an artist “sweeping the nation” – is now announcing his first-ever North American headline shows. The performances will take place…

VINA MILLS “I SURRENDER” VIDEO

Electric Soul Entertainer Vina Mills will debut the first installment of BLUEGOLD the Film Noir Edition. BLUEGOLD the Film Noir edition will include visual content from selected materials off the songstress Ep. Kicking off the movement with title track “I Surrender”. I Surrender is an artistic display of love’s freedom and entrapment. Mills explained that…

DYLAN KELLY “ALL MY FRIENDS”

Los Angeles alternative pop maverick DYLAN KELLY unveils the lyric video for his debut single “All My Friends” today on VEVO. You can watch it HERE! The song is available everywhere today! “I wrote this song about those times when you just can’t get your friends to leave the house.”-Dylan Kelly Written and produced by…

KODAK TO GRAPH “IAMANTHEM” OFFICIAL VIDEO

Los Angeles-based Iranian-American producer Kodak To Graph (born Mikey Maleki) has released his debut ISA LP, available now as a free download. The album’s experimental soundscapes incorporate found audio of natural sounds like crowds, birds, flowing water blended with his signature off-kilter hip-hop-infused electronic, inspired heavily by the psychedelic pop and Persian folk music that…

Delilah “Delilah Sings Sarah + 1” EP

The ‘Sarah’ in the title refers to famous jazz singer Sarah Vaughan from the 1940’s-ish era, and also points to solo-artist Delilah’s pure love for her music & sound. With this EP, Delilah Sings Sarah + 1 cover of another renowned artist, Nat King Cole, in a set of four songs that display a real…

Paul Kloschinsky – Better Late Than Never

Paul Kloschinsky is a Folk Rock Singer Songwriter from Delta, BC, Canada. He won the 2007 MusicAid Award for Best Canadian Songwriter for my original song Wearin’ Blue. He just released my first album, Woodlands, February 24, 2009 on Prism/Universal in Canada. Paul Kloschinsky was born in Saskatchewan in 1963. He attended the University of…

Emily Vance

Emily Vance is of a breed that’s overly common nowadays. She’s a seventeen year-old, delightfully pretty country singer-songwriter with a pop-acoustic vibe. Think Taylor Swift. Her new EP is ‘Finding My Way,’ a four track outing. How does she handle the spotlight, though? Is it original and creative, or contrived and overdone? In this space…

BEWARE OF TICKET SCAMS DURING MARCH MADNESS

March Madness is upon us as the NCAA basketball tournament starts this week. BBB is advising fans to exercise caution when buying tickets over the next several weeks. Each year, how far a team goes in the NCAA tournament is often unpredictable, but one thing fans can control is the security of their ticket purchases.…

SONNA RELE SELECTED TO PERFORM THEME SONG “STRONG” FROM DISNEY’S MOTION PICTURE CINDERELLA

London born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sonna Rele was chosen by Oscar nominated director Kenneth Branagh to perform the end-credit, original, theme song “Strong” in Disney’s highly-anticipated motion picture Cinderella. The song is part of Walt Disney Record’s Cinderella soundtrack, which is available at all retailers today. The Compound/Motown recording artist was brought to the famed…

5 CREATIVE WAYS TO STOP A FRIEND FROM DRIVING DRUNK

When you’re at a party that serves alcohol, you might be tempted to have a drink before driving home, or you might have a friend who wants to drink and drive. This is a dangerous situation for the person who wants to drive as there could be an accident involving one or multiple people. There…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 18, 2015

LAURA DOGGETT “KING” MASH UP Laura says – “The Years&Years shows were so much fun; Heaven is a really cool venue and the audiences on both nights were ready to have a good time and welcomed me warmly. When covering ‘King’, I chose to mash it up with ‘Zephyr Song’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers…

BACHACO “KEEP YOUR HEAD UP” SINGLE

Miami-based reggae rock / Latin roots group Bachaco, known nationally and internationally for its bilingual party-with-a-conscience sound, has issued a third single from their upcoming new full-length. “Keep Your Head Up,” written in 2012 while the band was on tour and at a bit of a crossroads, is a positive, uplifting Caribbean anthem featuring tight…

KATERI “SKIN” VIDEO

This 22 year old soul is searching for the meaning of life through art. A self- proclaimed nomad, described as ‘a hippie with a little bit of grunge,’ Kateri is passionate about seeing the world from all perspectives. From working as a corporate makeup artist in greater NYC to hostel-hopping around Europe, Kateri channeled her…

KONSHENS RELEASE TWO VIDEOS IN ONE DAY

Dancehall superstar Konshens is definitely staying busy these days, churning out singles and keeping his fans fulfilled with content seems to be a mission of his. Since late 2014 Konshens has steadily released a plethora of singles and attacked some of the most popular rhythms coming out of Jamaica as well as his own label…

BO-PEEP: NO SHEEP LOST

Tokyo-based band Bo-Peep stand to boggle your mind as much as intrigue it as front members are often leaping wildly across the stage, dressed in bright short yukata (traditional Japanese summer party dress), with hard grunge sensibilities and catchy melodies. Having infused new energy into the Fukuoka and Tokyo underground post-punk scene with their second…

STOLI GETS THE LOW DOWN FROM DAVID CODR ON MUSICPAGE.COM

Hello out there to all music lovers worldwide. Took a week or two off but we are back at it and well rested. We should be in Austin, TX but we are still here in cold New England. Anyways lets get to some music news today. Looks like music streaming is onoly getting stronger. Triton…