Month: May 2015

A GRAVE WITH NO NAME PREMIERES “WALTZ” ON CLASH

A Grave With No Name, the recording project of Alexander Shields, has premiered a third single, “Waltz”, from his latest LP over at Clash Magazine this week. Stream and share the track via Soundcloud here. Feathers Wet, Under The Moon is due out May 5th on Lefse. The follow up to 2013’s Whirlpool, which happened…

STARLING GLOW RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “CAUTION TAPE”

LA alt/pop group Starling Glow have released their “powerful and emotional” new music video for their single, “Caution Tape.” This is the third video and single the group has released from their recent debut EP release, which is now available on iTunes. “The pop troupe, fronted by songstress and multi-instrumentalist Liz Anne Hill, has been…

CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS SINGLE “FACE MELTING”

When listening to Choir of Young Believers, it’s hard not to imagine an army of white-clad singers with arms outstretched, their voices raised in holy polyphony. In actuality, though, the Danish group is the brainchild of Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, a staple of Copenhagen’s underground indie scene. In 2006, Jannis moved to the Greek island of…

8 TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST ONLINE CAR INSURANCE QUOTES

There are several factors that can affect a car insurance quote. Recent moneynewsnow.com has explained in detail regarding the factors affecting car insurance coverage. If you want to get the best car insurance quotes, the tips below will help you get the best possible cover no matter the kind of market or country you are…

2Four – “24” – Mixtape Review

Get ready for this one! This new mixtape is being reviewed just slightly ahead of the release; 24 officially drops on May 5th, 2015 and we might very well see another future superstar declare their time with audible authority once this dynamic set of rhythms & verse hit the streets officially – tomorrow! So why…

MICHEAL CASTALDO RELEASES “EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON – UNA RAGIONE”

Vital Records will release renowned Italian Artist/Producer/Songwriter Michéal Castaldo’s next digi single, “Everything Happens for a Reason—Una Ragione.” This offering, produced by Michéal Castaldo’s production company Majestic Castle Music, includes multiple mixes of a song written by Billboard-charting writers Mike Greenly (ASCAP) and Paul Guzzone (BMI), with Italian lyrics written by Michele Castaldo (SESAC). The…

Mark Newman – Brussels

I think I know what sort of album Mark Newman wants to record. His new EP, Brussels, is a near-perfect expression of his aims. This acoustic “one-off” released to document particularly impressive live performances from a Belgian venue has no clear intentions of being a major work, but it has an unmistakably tidy vision. This…

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10th, which means last-minute shoppers will be looking for deals on gifts this week. BBB serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT is advising consumers to pause before they check out; whether buying online or in stores. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that consumers will spend an average…

VON GREY “KATIE”

Panophobia, the new EP from von Grey, will be released on Friday, August 14. Produced by Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra, A Rocket to the Moon), Panophobia is von Grey’s most raw and urgent offering to date. See below for track listing. The six-track EP follows 2014’s Awakening, praised by PopMatters as “strange, ethereal pop music,…

TIDELINES DEBUT SINGLE “SAY MY NAME”

‘Say my Name’ is the debut EP from Tidelines, a new soulful electronic pop duo from South East London. Their first release is a bright debut that exists in it’s own universe of pastel tones, sensual r’n’b and spaced out electronic pop. The title track carefully melds a rainbow palette of soft synths alongside dark…

BUY CHIFFON SAREES ONLINE AND KNOW THE DIFFERENT DRAPING STYLES

The beauty of the Indian women depends on different sarees of various states. The draping culture of the sarees is different from one another. Indian women love experimenting with a wide variety draping styles at different occasions. The draping activities require practice and can also be tried in many regional styles. Now, let us go…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 5, 2015

JOE PUG NEW VIDEO VIA ROLLING STONE Austin-based Joe Pug returns with Windfall, a 10-song indie-folk gem that is poised to cement his reputation as one of America’s most respected young songwriters. After hundreds of shows, including stops at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and the Newport Folk Festival Pug set up camp in Lexington, KY to record…

WHY HOLLYWOOD IS SLOWLY DYING

Hollywood and the entire United States are missing out on huge opportunities that not only could improve the entertainment industry, but greatly benefit our nation financially and add thousands of jobs. Remember what happened to our automotive industry because of foreign imports? Something similar is occurring with America’s film industry. Canada, the United Kingdom and…

STOLI CANNOT LIE THAT NO ANGEL’S MUSIC GETS HIM AROUSED

Hello there good people of the world, it is so nice to be here again with you today. We have another awesome feature today but before that lets see what is going on in the music biz. First up, CMT announced today it would – for the first time in its history – finance and…

Audrey Auld – Hey Warden

Behind prison walls, what can someone do to have these inmates voices heard? Audrey Auld took it upon herself to channel a creative program for these inmates that are stationed at San Quentin. In doing so, Audrey unleashed the hard realizations and struggles that happen within their walls. Using their stories and experiences but giving…

DETROIT ROCKERS WILSON “HANG WITH THE DEVIL” SINGLE

Detroit rockers Wilson will release their new album, Right To Rise (Razor & Tie), on June 30th. The band’s second full length album was produced by producer Johnny Andrews (Halestorm, All That Remains, Three Days Grace) in Atlanta, GA. Listen here to the first song off the album “Hang With The Devil.” The band recently…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 4, 2015

MIGUEL CONFIRMS NEW ALBUM TITLE Grammy Award winning recording artist Miguel has confirmed the title to his highly anticipated new studio album, WILDHEART, to be released this summer on ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. The album’s first single Coffee, and its edgy, re-imagined alternate version, Coffee (F***ing) ft. Wale, were produced by Miguel and released today on…

CAVEBOY RELEASE NEW SINGLE “IN THE GROTTOS”

With a fresh perspective on indie dream-pop that both strips down and builds into primal, multi-layered experiences – Caveboy, formerly known as Diamond Bones, are embarking upon a new part of their journey. Check out the stellar beats and powerful vocals on their new track, In The Grottos. Track is available for purchase on iTunes…

VICTORIAN HALLS STREAM NEW TRACK “TONIGHT ONLY THE DEAD”

After performing at this year’s South By Southwest Festival, VICTORIAN HALLS have announced the release of their atmospheric sophomore album, Hyperalgesia, coming May 19th. The track “Tonight Only The Dead” is available to fans that preorder Hyperalgesia, and can also be streamed at the link below. Headed by artistic visionary and lead vocalist/guitarist Sean Lenart,…

NEPAL EARTHQUAKE DONATION TIPS

The devastating earthquake in Nepal over the weekend has already touched the hearts of millions of Americans who want to support disaster relief through donations. BBB advises donors to avoid being taken advantage of by questionable solicitations or wasting their money on poorly managed relief efforts. “The news out of Nepal is horrific and the…

FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS HARASS FAMILY MEMBERS

Fake debt collectors are calling people with claims that their loved ones owe payments on a loan. According to reports received by BBB, scammers use threats of jail time to trick victims into paying up. How the Scam Works: You are at work or home and the phone rings. When you answer, the caller tells…

Worldview – ‘Pop Philosophy’

Pop music could learn a thing or two from Worldview’s “Pop Philosophy”. An album that feels full-bodied Worldview is remarkably catchy with hooks that sink themselves deep into the mind. Due to the wide variety of different sounds Worldview incorporates (often within the same song) Worldview’s sound approximates Beck’s early eclectic and vibrant work. With…

Staring Out The Sun – “Break the Silence”

Some aggressive and energetic rock from all the way from across the water, based in the UK and courtesy of Staring Out The Sun bears the fruit of some of the powerful sounds made famous in the late 90’s that still continue on strongly today – they’re completely all the evidence that you need to…

PLASTIQUE VIDEO “QUAKE”

There’s a lot to be said for taking a breather to regroup. And that’s exactly what London-based electro rockers Plastique have done – the result being the distinctive ‘Quake’, absolutely the trio’s best work yet. The punch-packing video for ‘Quake’ sees frontwoman Anelise Kunz up-close-and-personal with the camera in her trademark ‘no f*cks being given’…

Joe Blessett – “Excuse Me”

Joe Blessett’s “Excuse Me” is a raw mixture of jazz, hip-hop and RnB as imagined by David Lynch. Employing a noir sensibility to the proceedings Joe Blessett’s work lives in an uneasy haze. Sounds churn, jazz samples are abundant throughout the songs, and well-crafted grooves anchor the pieces in place. Sprinkled above this immaculate work…

SOFIA TALVIK EMERGES WITH “BIG SKY COUNTRY”

Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy. A veteran performer with five full length albums as well as numerous EPs, singles and tours behind her she is now poised to conquer the U.S with her new album…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 1, 2015

MATOMA DROPS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SONG OF THE SUMMER Norwegian music producer and pianist Matoma gives us a taste of summer with the music video for his viral hit “Old Thing Back” (iTunes). Directed by Jon J, the feel-good video was shot in Miami capturing Wynwood’s famous street art, Miami’s beautiful people, and Matoma…

MORNING HARVEY “SMITH STREET SWAP MEET”

Bred out of a mish-mash collective of Brisbane (AUS) bands not dissimilar to the Perth strong hold of Spinning Top Music’s collective of Tame Impala, Pond, Pete Bibby, GUM, and Nicholas Albrook and The Growl – Morning Harvey is the psychedelic drenched pop brainchild of lead singer and songwriter Spencer White, featuring his brother Jack…

CURXES DEBUT ALBUM + “WHAT YOU WANT”

CURXES [kurs-iz] are Roberta Fidora, Macaulay Hopwood & Camille Phillips, a trio who meet at a mid-point between the coastal towns of Brighton and Portsmouth. From the piers, they come brandishing everything between synthesizers, biros and glockenspiels to create what has been described as “blitz-pop”. Following on from their self-released singles “Valkyrie”, “Spectre” and “Further…

SONICBIDS A2W APRIL – JUNE 2015 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)

Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.              …

Lieder Distorsion – “Auf dem Fusse”

Full of passion, Lieder Distorsion’s name originates from a type of German song from the 19th century usually for a solo voice with piano accompaniment. Lieder Distorsion have their own take on the classical origins. Much of what they do feels akin to a new take on an old form of song craft. “Auf dem…