Month: March 2015

6 THINGS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD ABOUT DEBT SETTLEMENT THAT ARE FALSE

There are many websites and television adverts promoting debt settlement. Most of these adverts are targeted at credit card debt. The prospect of settling your debts is alluring, but you have to go into the process with the right information. As information on debt settlement gains popularity and more people start talking about it, a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 10, 2015

SPANK ROCK “WHITE ON WHITE CRIME” Philly’s known party starter, Spank Rock, released “White (on white) Crime” for Black History Month. Produced by Frank Chase, the track brings light to sensitive subjects in rap from equality and misogyny to homophobia. Listen to the song that raises the question “why isn’t there a white history month?”…

TAYLOR BERRETT’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘GREAT FALLS’ STREAM

Extraordinary singer and songwriter Taylor Berrett has released his debut album Great Falls today, through Warner Bros. Records. Taylor has won early acclaim from the likes of People, TeenVogue, Seventeen, and ARTISTdirect, who describe Great Falls as “a vibrant, visual, and vivacious record. From the rustic acoustic guitar to the bright piano, it immediately comes…

BEAUTIFUL TUESDAY SINGLE “THE CROWN”

Powerful, intimate and resonating, Cape Cod’s pop-punk duo Beautiful Tuesday are taking their music to the next level with the release of their new single “The Crown.” Displaying a shift in their sound and writing alike, the song represents a transition from their acoustic duo roots to a full-band sound. Beautiful Tuesday stays true to…

SHORT SKIRTS “ALL SLICED UP” AUDIO & VIDEO

The song “All sliced up” is the first single from the upcoming album and is based on real events, where a fateful night on a motorcycle club ended with a brief but painful hospital stay for an anonymous friend. It’s about being young and without worries, and about how the year’s best party may end…

JIMMY RAE SKOPEING OUT STELLARSCOPE

Hailing from the land of the famous Philly cheese steaks, Stellarscope is cookin’ up their own style & sound as the band has been servin’ up the goods for decades now. These Post-punk indie rockers add a side of Pop to the mix that in turn creates a brand of music that is sizzlin’ with…

True Groove All-Stars – Fully Re-Covered

True Groove All-Stars gives a new twist to the old classics. Stretched out mellow covers tap into the calm of each original song. Usually these grooves verge on the dreamy, as the pieces themselves highlight their unique approach. Vocal delivery seems to come from far away and are rather airy in terms of delivery. By…

Pat McGee

Pat McGee’s self-titled record, his 10th effort is a doozie. Recorded in Los Angeles in 2014, with a legendary band: Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Jeff Pevar and guests: Little Feat’s Paul Barrere, Blues Traveler’s John Popper, Train’s Pat Monahan, Punchbrother’s Gabe Witcher as well as the PMB powerhouse players! To land…

JASON DERULO RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE

Coming off a record breaking album cycle with over 16 million single sales worldwide and as the most played male artist on the radio in 2014, international pop singer Jason Derulo is back with a new single, “Want To Want Me” which he announced via the TODAY show. The first-single from his upcoming album was…

LUPE FUENTES “LET IT FEEL ALRIGHT”

House Music Producer and DJ Lupe Fuentes has announced the launch of her highly anticipated boutique label In The Loop with the inaugural release of her single “Let It Feel Alright”, now available for preorder on iTunes and junodownload! “I am very proud to present my new label In The Loop, a sound straight from…

Damon & Matthews – “Magic Dreams”

“Magic Dreams” recalls a woozy kind of pop, the kind of comforting thing needed after eight hours at work. Damon & Matthews work in creating an unusual mood, rigid with a motorik rhythm before it loosens up into a strange dream interlude. Comparisons to those wonderful early 2000s solo artists, the ones who did it…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 9, 2015

REPUBLIC RECORDS ANNOUNCES FINDING NEVERLAND (SONGS FROM THE MUSICAL) ALBUM In tandem with the Broadway debut of Weinstein Live Entertainment’s Finding Neverland, with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, ‎Republic Records announces Finding Neverland (Songs from the Musical) to be released on April 21st. The record will feature marquee artists, such as…

CLARK ANNOUNCES NEW EP + “SILVER SUN”

Flame Rave continues the explorations laid out on Clark’s critically acclaimed self-titled album released November 2014. A hugely kaleidoscopic listening experience filled with warmth and subtle, unpredictable shifts in mood, Clark saw the Warp producer attain a zenith in his output, chiseling his vision of techno into a boldly experimental yet memorable and melodic creation.…

EARLYRISE RELEASING NEW ALBUM + “SAFER IN HERE”

EarlyRise exceed at crafting multi-layered rock anthems injected with dynamic, melodic hooks. It’s a sound that’s taken to new heights with the group’s sophomore effort, Colors, to be released on March 20th. The L.A.-based group recently unleashed a video for the album’s first single, “Safer In Here” juxtaposing acclaimed Japanese director Takuya Okada’s haunting animation…

KRISTEN SCHAEFFER “HARDEST PART”

Kristen Schaeffer is a young female vocalist based in Los Angeles, CA. As a native New Yorker, she never found it easy to stay quiet, so she began singing to fill the silence, and hasn’t stopped since. Kristen groomed her talent and passion for music over the years with the help of several teachers whom…

Nelson Rudiak – Winnipegosis

Nelson Rudiak’s “Winnipegosis” heralds the spring with its lively saxophones. Full of heart and full of live the songs come out swinging. The variety of sounds is startling: the songs go from bagpipes to funk to jazz and everywhere in between. Completely instrumental these are songs of hope that do not need to say a…

NICKI BLUHM AND THE GRAMBLERS “HIGH NECK LACE”

Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers have released the first song, “High Neck Lace,” from their much-anticipated new album. Loved Wild Lost. The Wall Street Journal premiered the song this week, saying: “It’s a slow-burner, with keening steel guitar and eddies of strings [care of Magik*Magik Orchestra], surrounding Bluhm’s warm, inviting vocals.” Loved Wild Lost arrives…

SKIPPING GIRL VINEGAR “DANCE AGAIN” SINGLE

Exploding with energy from the moment it starts, ‘Dance Again’, Skipping Girl Vinegar’s first single from their forthcoming album The Great Wave will grab you by the balls and throw you feet first into a dance induced frenzy. The celebratory tone and lyrics are reflective of the euphoric feeling experienced after making it through a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 5, 2015

BREAKOUT POP TRIO AJR PARTNERS WITH SHAZAM AJR, 2015’s rising indie pop trio, have partnered with music app Shazam to premiere an early stream of their debut album Living Room. While Shazam has regularly premiered videos and songs, this exciting partnership with the DIY group is one of the music discovery app’s very first full…

ON AN ON RELEASE NEW SONG “DRIFTING”

This spring ON AN ON will embark upon tour dates with Big Data following multiple performances at SXSW. The Minneapolis trio have a big year ahead of them in 2015 as they prepare for the forthcoming release of their sophomore album later this summer. The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut Give In, the…

DAMIAN LAZARUS NEW SINGLE “MESSAGE FROM THE OTHER SIDE”

A career spent DJing across the globe was the catalyst for Damian Lazarus’s latest project – Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons. Masterminded by Lazarus the album brings together a wide assortment of vocalists, collaborators and players from around the world. Taking inspiration from Lazarus’s Lazpod series, Get Lost events and Day Zero festival in…

INSPIRED & THE SLEEP “SINK”

Touched by their music, Maximilien collaborated with Bandits Production to make a video around the concept of time and human correlations. For this he used the concept of ” Cinemagraph ” that mixes still images and moving images to give an impression of frozen time in which he has a character that evolves amid a…

Messengers of Compassion – Just to be With You

About: “Our song is about love. Love in a broad sense of care for another and attitude of friendship towards the world. By “You” we understand every person. You can live with your soulmate, but to be open to anyone else who is open to you; you are not hostile to anyone just because they…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 4, 2015

PRIORY “WEEKEND” VIDEO Alt-pop group Priory have announced the release of their full-length Warner Bros. Records debut, Need To Know, out April 7th. Recently deemed an MTV 2015 ‘Artist To Watch,’ the Portland, OR-based duo will embark on a North American tour with Britpop band Kaiser Chiefs, and make appearances at SXSW, Governor’s Ball and…

BETH BOMBARA “PROMISED LAND”

Americana artist Beth Bombara could not have created her new, self-titled album anywhere but St. Louis. On it, she and her band borrow from the city’s traditions, including alt-country (Uncle Tupelo, The Bottle Rockets) and blues (Albert King, Lonnie Johnson), while embodying the collaboration, experimentation and resolve of the tight-knit scene developing there today. “There’s…

HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF RELEASES NEW EP VIA NOISETRADE

In celebration of Hurray For The Riff Raff’s upcoming US tour dates, we are proud to announce the release of Noisetrade’s latest sampler. The downloadable playlist includes a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Fine and Mellow” as well as tracks from Hurray For The Riff Raff’s critically acclaimed album Small Town Heroes and “Everybody Knows (For…

Anjali Ray

East meets west in perfect harmony with New Delhi’s Anjali Ray as she releases Indigo Boy. Influenced by the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Sade, and Tori Amos, this Hindi artist understands the irresistible mix of pop sensibilities and dynamic lyricism. Citing her extensive training in playing classical piano, Indian Hindustani classical vocal training, and even…

Tony Lucca

I think it’s safe to say Tony Lucca is someone The Voice got right. While lacking international superstars of staying power like American Idol in its heyday, Lucca, the second runner-up of season two, is known for touring with the likes of Maroon 5, Sara Bareilles, and Marc Anthony. Not a bad job to say…

Andrea Nardello – Echo

Two years passed before Philly singer-songwriter Andrea Nardello could put pen to pad and chime out a love song for which she wrote for her girlfriend. Echo, her seven-song EP, comprises Nardello’s self-awareness of who she is as an artist and a human being. Choosing the best batch out of twenty demoed tracks, Echo comes…

ARE YOU A CAUTIOUS DRIVER? IDEAS FOR BECOMING SAFER IN THE CAR

One of the most dangerous things we do daily is drive during our commute. The combination of speed and force makes being in the car a hazardous place, one that can be disastrous if you don’t take the proper precautions. Many drivers are reckless, and don’t take necessary precautions to ensure safety on the road.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 3, 2015

NICO & VINZ EMBARK ON ONES TO WATCH WITH SKYPE TOUR SPRING 2015 national 24-date Ones to Watch with Skype tour. A platform that presents artists on the verge of stardom and gives fans the change to get closer to them than ever before. Nico & Vinz have toured with Bruno Mars’s sold out Moonshine…

NICK PERRI GROUP BECOMES ‘MOUNT HOLLY’ RELEASES ‘IT AIN’T EASY’

Accompanying an official music video release for the group’s debut single, “It Ain’t Easy,” – now available for download on iTunes and other music networks – Nick Perri announced the new moniker of his blues-rock quartet this morning: Mount Holly. “I started this project by calling some of the best musicians I know, who also…

VAN WILD “CHERRY TREE” VIDEO

Van Wild is a Southern Blues-Rock-Pop musical project by half Canadian, half American singer-songwriter Yasmine Van Wilt. The debut EP “Van Wild” is a feel-good mix of catchy and lyrical love, social observation and protest songs inspired by Southern landscapes and stories. Yasmine’s previous projects have reached #7 in the UK Music Week Charts, beating…

MORGAN PAGE x LISSIE DEBUT “OPEN HEART”

This summer, acclaimed producer/artist Morgan Page will deliver his first album in three years, DC To Light. Partnering with Sirius XM’s “BPM Bender,” Page premieres first single, “Open Heart” featuring singer/songwriter Lissie, whose past collaboration received acclaim when the Deadmau5 remix of their 2008 effort “The Longest Road,” earned Page the first of his GRAMMY…

Pure Dynamite – Bisexuality ft. Quinsessa

Pure Dynamite’s “Bisexuality ft. Quinsessa” is a beast of a track. First of all it samples perhaps one of the catchiest things Armand Van Helden has ever done. In fact in many ways the Armand Van Helden track “You don’t even know me” feels like an apt pick. Lyrically the song focuses on personal identity…

MILAN “FREE” SINGLE

Australian future soul artist Milan recently released new single “Free” off upcoming EP $IGN$. Listen Here. The track has played on Triple J Radio in Australia. Milan’s trademark pitch perfect dream scape voice floats over electronic-acoustic beats complimented by a hip-hop vibe. Her voice got the attention of New World Artists, one of Australia’s leading…

SOJA RELEASE NEW VIDEO + UNICEF CONNECTION

SOJA, in collaboration with UNICEF, are helping to highlight the problem of out-of-school children in Ethiopia through their new music video, “Shadow,” which was filmed in Jigiga, Ethiopia. An estimated 3 million primary school-aged children remain out of school in the East African nation. For more information, visit: http://www.AllInSchool.org. The global initiative calls for a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 2, 2015

NOISEY PRESENTS PART SEVEN OF NOISEY ATLANTA Noisey, VICE’s music channel, today presents Part Seven of Noisey Atlanta, an all-access pass into the complex and thriving Atlanta rap scene. In this episode, Thomas enters iLoveMakonnen’s strange world, which is driven by peace, love, and mushrooms. Over the last year Makonnen has risen to the forefront…