Month: March 2016

Monique Angele – ‘Answers’

The very first chords of the song Answers by Monique Angele, – a Canadian singer-songwriter, now living in Sydney, Australia, – let me see that we’d got something interesting here. Having listened to all the songs from her recently released EP of the same name, I’d only convinced in that. It is about everything the…

SUPERSONIC BLUES MACHINE WEST OF FLUSHING – ‘SOUTH OF FRISCO’

SBM consists of Lance Lopez on guitar and vocals, Fabrizio Grossi on bass, and Kenny Aronoff on drums. There’s some interesting collaborations with blues veterans Billy F. Gibbons, Walter Trout, Warren Haynes, Robben Ford, Eric Gales, and Chris Duarte. Buy: http://usa.mascotlabelgroup.com/supersonic-blues-machine Running Whiskey has a distinctive ZZ Top sound, probably because it was co-written by…

AUNT MARY – ‘NEW DAWN’

In the 1970’s, Aunt Mary was Norway’s answer to progressive rock. After breaking up in 1973, they got together on occasion to perform. Now, years later, they’re back. The original singer and drummer had since passed away and were replaced. The current lineup consists of Bjorn Kristiansen on guitar, Bernt Bodal on bass, Glenn Lyse…

FRANCES NEW LYRIC VIDEO / SINGLE

It’s been just under a year since the release of her debut single ‘Grow’ saw her win over critics and audiences alike, and now British singer, Frances, releases new single ‘Don’t Worry About Me’ on Capitol Records this March 9th. The follow-up to her acclaimed single ‘Borrowed Time’ (co-written with Howard Lawrence from Disclosure), ‘Don’t…

WOLFIE “NEW HORIZONS” SINGLE

Wolfie is the artist name for Lisa McNaughton, a Blue Mountains multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter. Her music can only be described as an eclectic smash up of roots, grunge, folk and african rhythms which has crossed over from her love of African dancing. Wolfie is all about rhythm, big drums and driving guitar, something you…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 9, 2016

RENAISSANCE FAIR NEW VIDEO Nashville TN’s Renaissance Fair are debuting their new music video on Four Letter Nerd. Watch the “Southampton” video and check out an exclusive interview with frontman Nick Taylor here. Renaissance Fair’s self-titled debut EP was released late last year via Spartan Records. EXCLUSIVE PREMIER: Renaissance Fair’s “Southampton” Music Video + An…

STOLI HEADS BACK TO VENICE TO EXPERIENCE THE TRIFASE BLUES BAND

Hello there all my music obsessed friends all over the world. It is so great to be here today. So we have so much going on so lets get it going. In music news today, RED, the Sony Music UK artist and label services division, today announces the acquisition of leading independent sales and distribution…

DANCE MOVES THAT WILL IMPRESS ANYONE

Dancing is not everyone’s forte. In fact, we wish more people would realize this. However, there is hope for everybody. You don’t have to accept that you have two left feet. We are going to show you some ‘cheats’ to impress people with. Whether you are a guy or a girl, this article has something…

DISRUPTING THE ART-SHOW INDUSTRY

This spring, a new kind of art show is coming to Miami. From May 14 – May 30, the Dori Gilinski Gallery will hold a pop-up exhibition aimed at disrupting the gallery industry. The “art world” is by nature elitist. The prices are prohibitive, the language is esoteric, and the fairs are less about the…

Tommy Marz Album Review Written by ESPN’s Brian Campbell

If you’re going to proudly wear your influences as a songwriter and musician, you might as well wear them well. Detroit native Tommy Marz – songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and eponymous frontman for the Tommy Marz Band — does exactly that in the band’s latest album “Bringing Alpha.” The melodic hooks of 90’s alternative rock are unmistakable,…

SOPHIE LOWE RELEASES ‘BREATHE’

After high triple j rotation of her first single ‘Understand’ and the seductive follow up ‘Pink Flowers’, Sophie Lowe returns unveiling her vulnerability in her latest track ‘Breathe’. Taken from her ‘EP 2’, ‘Breathe’ sees Sophie expose her inner thoughts about life, love and confidence, in turn creating this powerful, provoking electronica jam. Sophie said,…

BAG RAIDERS SHARE NEW ‘CHECKMATE’ EP

Sydney’s beloved Bag Raiders, known for their infectious brand of radiant electropop which combines real instrumentation with dance-floor ready electronic production, are back with another EP to kick off 2016. Checkmate, which comes after the release of last December’s Friend Inside, delivers three new slices of the feel-good indie electronica for which they have come…

BARNS COURTNEY “FIRE” SINGLE

Capitol Records will introduce U.K. artist Barns Courtney with a U.S. tour that kicks off next week at SXSW in Austin. He’ll perform at the NME, Americana Music Association and Paradigm showcases, the WFUV and Floodfest parties and a live KGSR broadcast. After SXSW, Barns Courtney will appear on the Western leg of Alt Nation’s…

DRINKING FLOWERS SHARE SURREAL VIDEO FOR “BLACK MONDAY”

Los Angeles post-punk revivalists Drinking Flowers have shared the disorienting video for their catchy single “Black Monday” off of their upcoming album New Swirled Order. Guitarist Alexander describes the making of the video… “‘Black Monday’ is a simple and straightforward song. We originally imagined the video to be the same. We pictured normal people caught…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 8, 2016

SAGE SHARES SURREAL, FUTURISTIC “AUGUST IN PARIS” VIDEO Ambroise Willaume knows himself well. In these few words, he sums up what seems to be the exceptional force behind his career to date : A young man constantly looking for the fresh and original, a rejection of all that is repetition. Nine years ago, he created…

PARALANDRA “ALL FALL DOWN” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

Springfield, Missouri based Hard Rock band Paralandra have released a lyric video for their track “All Fall Down” from their upcoming debut EP of the same name which will be released on March 11th. The “All Fall Down” EP was produced and engineered by John Burke (Vibe Studios) and is available for pre-order now on…

Sarantos – “The Silence Doesn’t Bother Me”

Brash, bold, and beautiful Sarantos sings a song of defiance on “The Silence Doesn’t Bother Me”. Meant to be played as loud as possible the song is one of celebration. Lyrically the song explores not having to conform to any expectations. The message is one of rising above the confines of what may be socially…

LÉON PREMIERES LYRIC VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE “TIRED OF TALKING”

Swedish singer/songwriter LÉON has released a new lyric video for her debut single “Tired of Talking.” The track is from her viral debut EP, Treasure, which was released in October 2015. The song first caused quite the stir last year when it reached #1 on Hype Machine and went on to garner international attention. The…

TEDASHII UNLEASHES NEW EP & “808”

Thoughtful lyricist and hip-hop artist, Tedashii, returns with the release of his newest project, This Time Around. Starting today (March 4), the 7-track EP is availablevia Reach Records for digital purchase and streaming across all DSPs. Earlier this week, Tedashii prompted fans to call a telephone number (404-590-4984) for an exclusive announcement. Fans were greeted…

Hello Friday – ‘Lexxica’

EDM is a branch off of the musical tree that some may never be able to fully comprehend or even want to. For ‘Hello Friday’ by Lexxica who without a doubt has immensive workmanship to produce such an easily excitable track. To break down the pros and cons of Lexxica’s newest club thumping jam, we…

CANDY O’ TERRY: AN EXCEPTIONAL WOMAN WITH A BIG HEART

When it comes to women making strides in the entertainment industry with honor and integrity no one stands out like the talented Candy O’ Terry, this year’s recipient of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association’s Broadcaster of the Year award. Candy has been part of the radio scene for over 25 years and has shed her light…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 7, 2016

C.NICHOLE REMIXES NEW SINGLE A major in marketing at the University of Houston, C.Nichole seized the opportunity to intern at one of the “Big 3″ record labels during her time there. Taking all the knowledge she learned, C.Nichole started her own music publishing company. After demoing tracks for artists and getting feedback from labels, she…

PURPLE VIDEO “BLISS”

Gritty Texas trio, PURPLE have announced a new video for “Bliss,” the first single from their sophomore album Bodacious, which will detonate April 1, 2016 via Play It Again Sam / [PIAS]. The track, which gained significant traction since Consequence of Sound called it, “a number whose dreamy, tamed beginnings eventually give way to highlight…

ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS FROM EXPERIENCED TRAVELERS

Travel can be fun and interesting if you know the right ways of planning and executing it. When you are traveling to some unknown places in the world, you discover many things throughout your journey. Here are some essential tips extracted from the experience of the travelers: Accumulate Extra Money: It is important to carry…

Grown Up Avenger Stuff – ‘Eclectica’

Grown Up Avenger Stuff is a four piece hailing from North Carolina. Any guitar music coming from south of the Mason-Dixon line conjures visions of denim clad hat-wearing longhairs, but a plethora of quality hard rock and metal bands have emerged from Dixieland over the last three decades giving lie to cliche. Their second album,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 4, 2016

SHOTGUN JIMMIE NEW ALBUM Shotgun Jimmie releases his new album, Field of Trampolines, on Friday, March 18, 2016 via You’ve Changed Records. The record’s debut single, “Join The Band,” premieres today courtesy of the classic Canadian band breakfast stop, Aunties & Uncles. Listen HERE. Field of Trampolines is a perfect summer album, recorded at the…

LUST FOR YOUTH SHARES NEW TRACK “DISPLAY”

In anticipation of their upcoming album ‘Compassion’, due March 18th via Sacred Bones Records, Lust For Youth have shared new track ‘Display’ from the record. With guest vocals from Copenhagen-based artist Soho Rezanejad, (who previously collaborated with Lust For Youth on International album track “Armida”), the new single ‘Display’ is a moment of emotional, dark…

KINDER THAN WOLVES “HOVER”

A tense track about trying to maintain stability after loss, Kinder Than Wolves releases their second ambient single “Hover” off of the upcoming EP, Mean Something, due out April 15. Hazy, yet energetic, the single shimmers like a fading flashback lodged somewhere between the head and the heart. “Hover” thrives on the moment when escaping…

Rev Peter Unger – “Take The Flame Out”

Peter Unger is a Reverend out of Allentown, PA. He has a vision to create a path for Christians to learn and reintroduce themselves to the teachings of God. He believes we are living in a period of transition, he wants to paint the trail with love and music. Audio: https://od.lk/s/Nl83MDExMDU4NF8/Take%20The%20Flame%20Out%2016%20Bit.mp3 Rev. Unger has a…

ALOE BLACC X ZEDD CELEBRATE M&M’S 75th

M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Candies are the people’s chocolate. Since March 3, 1941, it is the fans who have made M&M’S the most popular chocolate candies on earth. To celebrate their anniversary, M&M’S is bringing the celebration to their fans – all year long. “For 75 years, our fans have made M&M’S the iconic and beloved…

Bongo Boy Records Presents – BACKROOM BLUES VOL. 1

Opening up the collection with fire is the rollicking sound of “Miss Stacey” by Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs. Delivered with great vigor the song swings forward. Vocals are absolutely astounding with just the right amount of passion. Promo Video Clip: https://vimeo.com/156381136 A stripped down intimate sound defines the intricate work of Blind Lemon Pledge’s…

PLUSH “SHEER POWER”

An exciting new sound grips the Bay Area’s music scene as Plush pushes the bounds of genre and style. Plush is a four-piece originating from San Francisco, with members of local SF legends The She’s. While their debut LP, Pine, is a beautiful combination of surf-rock and shoegaze, their auspicious new release, Please, encapsulates a…

SAMMY ADAMS “THE LONG WAY”

Multi-talented artist, singer and producer Sammy Adams is gearing up for the March 10th pre-release of his sophomore full-length album, The Long Way. The pre-release of 5 songs will be available on iTunes and Amazon with the full album going live Thursday, March 24th. Check out the title track on Soundcloud below. The Long Way…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 3, 2016

LEE AARON NEW ROCK ALBUM Ever timeless, seemingly ageless, and artistically fearless, Lee Aaron has sustained a three-decade strong career based on the powerful songwriting and vocal delivery that are at the heart of Fire and Gasoline (Big Sister Records/ILS/Caroline). Featuring songs like the title track Fire and Gasoline, Wanna Be, Heart Fix and Bitter…

STEADY HOLIDAY NEW SINGLES

Steady Holiday is Dre Babinski. Until now you could find her playing in bands around LA, making a record with some friends from Dr. Dog, and opening for big tent stuff like Fitz and the Tantrums and Fun. She enjoyed the sideman life, but longed for an outlet of her own, writing and recording in…

EXPLODED VIEW PREMIERE DEBUT SINGLE ‘NO MORE PARTIES IN THE ATTIC’

This new project was created during the rehearsal sessions for Anika’s Mexican live debut back in March 2014. An unexpected partnership formed between Annika and local producers, Martin Thulin (Crocodiles producer) synth-head Hugo Quezada (Robota) and Riotboy sweetheart Hector Melgarejo (Jessy Bulbo / Nos llamamos) to form Exploded View. The four musicians discovered a new…

ADD A LUXURIOUS TOUCH WITH EXCLUSIVE LEATHER SOFAS

Sofas add a whole new dimension to your living room décor. Sofas are most commonly used in your living room and they add a touch of class and an element of style to the overall home décor. They come in a plethora of styles and shapes. You could choose a sofa set complementing your home…

BRYDE NEW SINGLE “HELP YOURSELF”

  Help Yourself, the second single from Brixton-based Bryde has been described as a “pep-talk” which the singer in turn says is a “massive understatement”. The song, which seethes with a tension and fury, builds throughout the song to a huge climatic crescendo. Produced by Jolyon Thomas ( Slaves, Daughter, Annie Eve) it sits somewhere…

MARK PRITCHARD VIDEO FOR NEW SONG “SAD ALRON”

Mark Pritchard is set to release Under The Sun on May 13 via Warp Records. His first solo album in five years, boldly re-establishes what an ‘album’ can mean at this point in time. Designed to be listened to in one sitting, Under The Sun achieves what most albums aim for but rarely achieve –…

LEVITIKA “ZOMBIE BARBIE” MUSIC VIDEO

Levitika has released a music video for her track “Zombie Barbie”. The track which is available for purchase now on iTunes was produced by Jeff Blue (Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit), and the video was directed by Nima Nabili Rad (Justice Crew, Martin Garrix, Dami Im). The song will be going to U.S. radio in…