Month: December 2015

Kinderjazz – ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’

Kinderjazz is the Christobel Llewellyn founded the band together with her partner David Llewellyn as a means for young children to learn about music and instruments used in a jazz orchestra. Originally, Kinderjazz started as a 10 piece but after a chance meeting at Billy Hyde’s music store in Sydney with Latin Percussionist Aykho Akhrif,…

5 REASONS JAH CURE’S ALBUM DESERVES A GRAMMY

1. Since the Grammy nominations were announced in early December, Jah Cure’s album The Cure has jumped back into the top 3 on U.S. Billboard Reggae Album chart. He is the only nominee charting in the top 5. 2. When The Cure debuted in July, it held the #1 position for three consecutive weeks on…

Nesbeth – “My Dream” (Single)

Tougher one for me…Reggae and I have never really gotten along despite its ever-friendly intentions. That being said, I can tell when an artist or band is getting it ‘right’ in any genre, even the ones outside of my own personal taste. I’m not claiming to have any superhuman powers – you can do the…

PILE OF PRIESTS VIDEOS FROM NEW ALBUM

Pile of Priests is a traditional death metal from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2009, they quickly rose to local prominence with their demo release “Burn”. Soon after, Pile of Priests was playing out of state, performing all over the west coast. Two years following the release of their demo, the EP Unholy Death was released…

Les Fradkin – ‘One Link Between Them’

A musical genius is at work here and the composition at hand is called ‘One Link Between Them’. Les Fradkin has created an out-of-this-world sound with his one-of-a-kind Starr Labs Ztar MIDI guitar. Sounding like no other, Les combines space rock with futuristic & classical elements where you will get one innovative blend of audio…

Rebecca Jade – “Weather The Storm”

Fantastic single from Rebecca Jade! After a brief, static-filled vocal-sample that cleverly drifts into the main synth-piano melody…RJ starts to sing sweetly…with a classic-vibe that goes all the way back to the first confident-female voices to grace the microphone in our music’s history. And as if on cue, the reliable bass-groove and solid drumbeat come…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 30, 2015

LOUIS AMANTI WILL PERFORM NEW YEAR’S EVE @ MIAMI’S “HIALEAH PARK RACING & CASINO” Louis Amanti, the new exponent of romantic music and jazz, will perform during the 3rd annual charity gala, which takes place in Miami’s Hialeah Park Racing & Casino on December the 31st, to raise funds for the non-profit organizations, Here’s Help…

LOGAN LYNN ARE BACK

Remember Logan Lynn, the one who was signed to Caroline/EMI via The Dandy Warhols owned-and-operated Beat The World label from 2007 to 2010, when he announced that he would be going on hiatus to pursue activism work full time. In 2013 Lynn returned with a new record, a U.S. tour, a handful of videos, a…

PETER KELLY RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LIKE WE DO”

New York City, based pop/rock singer songwriter, Peter Kelly, releases a new LP titled, Don’t Let Me Be Alone, featuring the singles “Like We Do” “Fear of Landing” and “Tailwind (It’s A Beautiful Day).” The album premiered on Songwriting Magazine, October 30th. A trained guitarist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Kelly graduated…

STOLI SAYS BYE TO 2015 AND WELCOMES 2016 WITH ED ROMAN

Oh man I am a bit nostalgic today as we leave 2015 and enter 2016. I must say that 2015 was full of great artists/bands and music and my resolution is to keep it going into 2016. Anyone in the industry knows that from Christmas to New Years it is R&R time to charge the…

One From Many: 29:11

From their earliest incarnation as FarCry, One From Many has never struggled with their artistic vision. Sharing common personal goals and standards is every bit as important to a band’s long term success as musical concerns. Andrew Supina’s songwriting has always shown tremendous curiosity in its willingness to explore personal concerns, glitters with genuine empathy,…

Chrystyna Marie – “Loaded Gun” EP

Really classic sound of confidence and bold-tones from Chrystyna Marie, singer/song-writer based out of Beverley Hills, CA. Originally from Toronto…we had her at one point fellow-Canadians…after hearing her smooth-rock/blues vocals and the fearless approach she takes to her performances…well-o-well-O-Canada…what can I say aside we might regret losing this one to the south! No one has…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 29, 2015

CHRIS BROWN’S ‘ROYALTY’ DEBUTS AT #1 ON THE R&B/HIP-HOP CHARTS Chris Brown, the Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter, enters at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #3 on the Billboard 200 chart with Royalty. This chart entry marks Brown’s biggest first week sales debut since his 2011 album F.A.M.E.; making it his…

SVARTANATT “DEAD MANS ALLEY”

Svartanatt is today the 29th of december releasing their second single Dead Mans Alley. The band did their debut earlier this autumn with the song and video Demon who got praised by press and got radio time in both Sweden and Germany. The 28th of december the band finished the recording of their debut album…

Joseph Sant – “Sea White Salt”

Solid tunes of light, atmospheric, delicate art-rock from Joseph Sant…they’re actually quite involved and intensely interesting throughout his new EP, Sea White Salt. There’s a lo-fi, smooth-indie vibe that runs deep within these four-songs – they’re essentially built on what’s actually cool verses what’s perceived to be cool out there in the mainstream. There is…

SAFETY TIPS FOR FIREWORKS ON NYE 2016

New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time to celebrate the start of a new year. And fireworks are a wonderful way of celebrating. However, fireworks and alcohol don’t mix! If you are at a party for New Year’s Eve where consumer fireworks are being shot, make sure that there is a designated shooter who has…

ADD Agency – “Gemstone Radar”

Add Agency’s “Gemstone Radar” recalls the best of slinky 80s late night pop. With a sound that would not be out of place on James Murphy’s DFA Records Add Agency’s “Gemstone Radar” creates infectious anthemic songs. Full of surprises Add Agency deftly includes elements of dance, synth-pop, and rock into a coherent bewildering whole. Songs…

Rhett May – ‘Fast Cars and Sitars’

Rhett May has put together his best effort yet, in my opinion, with ‘Fast Cars And Sitars’ where the recording quality is top of the line. Vocally & musically, Rhett May has outdone himself on his latest release. ‘Fast Cars and Sitars’ is pure perfection where Rhett’s Indian roots meet Rock & Roll fever. Whether…

QUEEN OF KINGS NEW SINGLE “HOLLYWOOD OUTLAW”

Queen of Kings is a story of teenage love, passion, and music that sparked a fire to pursue a big dream that would take the duo from the humble beginnings of Waco, Texas to the bright lights of Hollywood, California. The contagious spirit the duo embodies and the fearless vision they pursue is captivating a…

TANGERINE SINGLE “TENDER”

The first single off of Sugar Teeth is a scorching, frenzied burst of surf-rock called Tender. With breathless, R&B inflected vocals, Marika sings about a passionate but troubled relationship, while the band reaches a fever pitch of driving guitars and irresistible rhythms. This is one to dance the heartbreak away to. Tangerine is a Seattle-based…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 28, 2015

#HOUSTON KAY JAY SHOWCASES HIS ROUND THE CLOCK GRIND ON “HICKORY DICKORY” With his debut EP, “Tees, Trees & Mp3’s”, currently in full circulation it’s all visuals from here on in from Houston emcee Kay Jay. The C10ud representer from Spring Branch has no intention of stopping the grind for holiday festivities and therein lies…

DREEZY X DEJ LOAF “SERENA”

Promising new artist Dreezy has released her much anticipated new EP From Now On. Drawing inspiration from her life growing up on Chicago’s south side, the talented lyricist is a rising star having already collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry including DeJ Loaf who is featured on her song “Serena”.…

SUNBURST “DEMENTIA” VIDEO

Inner Wound Recordings are proud to announce the signing of the progressive metal band Sunburst to the label. Their highly anticipated debut album “Fragments of Creation” will be released on February 26th 2016 in Europe and North America. The music video for the song “Dementia” from the album was just released and is available for…

Boy From The Crowd – “Where the Bees Come to Die” EP

You’ll find a pretty tight & addicting rhythm & groove on Where The Bees Come To Die, the latest EP from Boy From The Crowd. Ranging from extreme-rock to all-out frenzied music-madness – this is a two-piece that goes straight for the throat and makes a memorable sound through a combination of old-school-meets-new and some…

Ray William Roldan – “Cowboy Cadillac”

Ray William Roldan has a new single out called, Cowboy Cadillac. I am a big fan of this gentleman, fun hillbilly country that rocks your socks off. He is back and does not disappoint. This guy knows how to grab your attention and how to keep you locked in to the very end. It starts…

BONGO BOY TV PRESENTS EPISODE 1070 CONCEPTZ

Starting the New Year a special Television episode produced by Hydra Management and Bongo Boy TV will come to your living room on your television set. It is THE EPISODE you don’t want to miss. A total of 54 TV channels will broadcast this special television presentation. The official launch premieres on January 2,2016 in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 23, 2015

MY DIGITAL ENEMY NEW SINGLE Following suit from the UK duo’s recent release ‘Feeling Real’, the gents latest offering ‘Getting Ready’ serves up a club set smash, forthcoming on Swiss imprint Pink Star Records. Driven by a thumping bass-line and laced with powerful piano chords, ‘Getting Ready’ is proof that My Digital Enemy know how…

JADE WHITE COVERS JACK WHITE HIT “LOVE IS BLINDNESS”

Los Angeles-based teen pop singer, Jade White, releases her cover to Jack White’s hit “Love is Blindness.” This cover was exclusively premiered on PopWrapped who says “never before has one been done in the style and with the audible beauty that rising pop sensation Jade White showcases via her rendition of “Love Is Blindness”.” While…

NLX “BURN”

Dark Pop singer/songwriter NLX, known as Natasha to her fans and friends, is in possession of a voice that demands to be heard. She’s been called “Trent Reznor with tits” and is a kindred spirit of Beck, Sia, Regina Spector, and Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch. NLX is gearing up for the November 13…

ERIC BELLINGER RELEASES ‘DABBIN ON CHRISTMAS’

Grammy winning songwriter and R&B artist Eric Bellinger has a special Christmas gift for his fans: a 3-song holiday EP titled Dabbin On Christmasaccompanied with a brand new music video for the club banging title track. The Compton crooner recruited producers League of Starz, AC, SoufWest and featured a guest verse from labelmate and YFS…

Mleo – “Ridiculous” (Single)

Absolutely a memorable moment in time from Mleo…I’m loving this new single “Ridiculous” – this is entirely rad throughout its every second. From the west-coast & based out of Sacremento & L.A. – I bet you’ll hear what I’m hearing here in this single; these four deserve an incredible shout-out for the energy they can…

Embleton – ‘It Did Me Well’

Embleton’s “It Did Me Well” comes straight from the heart. With a raw passionate sound the songs positively thrive. Tying together the stylistic twists and turns that pepper the album are the lovely, tenderly sung lyrics. Kevin Embleton’s voice serves as the core of the album, whether he’s going for the alternative country rock dreaminess…

IDEAS TO GIVE LESS “STUFF” THIS YEAR

With the gift-giving season upon us, many wonder what to get loved ones. The holidays can get very expensive and last year, holiday spending averaged more than $700 per gift-giver. Some research even shows that many people don’t keep the gifts that they receive, and some end up in debt after holiday spending. Those hours…

MOTHXR GETS ‘STRANGER’ WITH TRACK

Mothxr is back to perk up your holiday season with another 80s infused tune, and ‘Stranger’ is exactly what your playlist needs right now. The entrancing electro-track off their forthcoming debut album Centerfold available everywhere February 26th, 2016, is instant grat when ordered, so swoop it up now and let the 80s vibes wash over…

ARCHANGEL: FAST AND FOCUSED

Tarrance Brown grew up fast in Memphis, Tennessee where his childhood wasn’t really a childhood so to speak. He would bounce around from house to house and was even forced to move out of state so that his father couldn’t see him. From breakdowns in school because he missed his dad to angry feelings toward…

Azaima Anderson – Horse Sense

Of the three albums by Azaima Anderson I’ve had the opportunity to hear, I think this is my second favorite. Each has its charms. Each is distinct from the others, too. Yet, there is a lyrical magic that runs through all of her music. That is, in many ways, the defining element. I love the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2015

“METAPHYSICAL” REMIXED Following the announcement of their first official North American headlining Metaphysical Tour and their signing to influential label Counter Records, Autograf mark the end of their highlight year with an official remix package for their hit single, “Metaphysical.” Out now, the package features an electro-infused remix from Fehrplay alongside a house inspired interpretation…

Ivan Iusco – ‘Transients’

Bold and beautiful, Ivan Iusco’s “Transients” is a powerful work. Elegantly weaving together electronic and classical elements, the pieces teem with life. From the incredible sweeping swings to the propulsive intense beats, everything works wonders. Stylistically the sound ranges from Max Richter’s subdued sounds to the labyrinth of patterns typically heard from Autechre. Whatever ultimate…

DELTA DEEP Album

Stylish and sophisticated, Delta Deep’s self titled debut is an undeniable triumph. Effortlessly blending elements of jazz, rock, and soul with the heart of the blues underpinning it all, the effect is dazzling. Tying it all together is Debbi Blackwell-Cook’s powerful vocals restrained and rollicking often within the same song. Behind her is a band…

TRAE THA TRUTH “YEAH HOE” VIDEO FEAT PROBLEM + LIL BOSS

Closing out what’s been a great return to form for the Houston legend this year, Trae Tha Truth shares a video for the Problem and Lil Boss-assisted Tha Truth Pt. 1 single “Yeah Hoe.” A song produced by Dnyc3 and Trent, guided by a G-Funk synth that bleeds Cali rap nostalgia, the Phillyflyboy-directed video finds…