Month: August 2016

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 25, 2016

THE BEST FEST ANNOUNCES PETTY FEST In 1976, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers released their self-titled debut and embarked on one of the greatest legacies in Rock & Roll. Forty years later, on September 13th, at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, an extraordinary and eclectic array of artists will converge to honor the rock…

ANGIE KEILHAUER “MADE TO LIVE BY THE WATER” SINGLE

Angie Keilhauer’s story starts all the way in San Salvador, El Salvador, where she was born. Having moved to Marietta, GA with her family when she was 11 years old due to national unrest, she now calls the United States home. She started playing anywhere and everywhere that would let her after being gifted her…

Cody Webb EP

The debut EP from rising country star Cody Webb is long on talent and charisma guaranteed to propel him to the forefront of the genre’s modern vanguard. The six songs on his debut effort are the sort of forward-thinking material you encounter from performers looking to find sturdy ground to build an extensive career. While…

HEAD – ‘Afraid to Sleep’

HEAD’s “Afraid to Sleep” offers the best in dark pleasures. With lyrics that explore the underbelly, the sleazy and the sensual, the songs possess great power. Reminiscent of Garbage’s effortless blend of the industrial with a hint of electro-clash, the songs are woven together ever so perfectly. Easily the heart and soul of the album…

WE ARE THE CATALYST “HOME” VIDEO

With an incredibly strong social and moral conscience, We Are The Catalyst as described recently by top UK promoter Matt Seddon “have set the benchmark for modern metal bands”. The video for “Home” shows the real affect on real people of society today. The latest single “Home” starts with short clips of people from all…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 24, 2016

Belfast duo New Portals release ‘Cage’ video New Portals have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Cage’. It follows previous singles ‘Stay Here Tonight’, which received support from Radio 1’s Phil Taggart and Huw Stephens, and the highly acclaimed ‘Groove Boy’ which saw the band picked out as The Guardian’s ‘New Band Of The…

CHRIS RAMOS SINGLE “4U”

After his successful collaboration “This Is Love” with Tritonal and Shanahan hitting the top 100 overall on Beatport earlier this year, Toronto based DJ/Producer Chris Ramos returns to the spotlight with his newest release “4U.” The release is chock full of high energy while packed with rhythmic, pulsating beats and smooth slow jams, making it…

TAKING BACK SUNDAY NEW VIDEO “YOU CAN’T LOOK BACK”

As TAKING BACK SUNDAY gear up for their upcoming US tour through intimate clubs this September and October, the alt-rock quintet are unleashing “You Can’t Look Back”, the second single and video from their seventh album TIDAL WAVE (Hopeless Records; release date: September 16, 2016). A contrast to performance footage of their previous video “Tidal…

5 QUESTIONS FEATURING REV PETER UNGER

So today we have got Rev Peter Unger getting us up to date what he has going on these days. His new single/video “Heaven Only Knows” is out now and the message really hits home in these times. Be inspired and check out the music of Rev Peter Unger. Skope: Where are we talking from…

STOLI SAVORS THE MUSIC OF JAMIE SUTTLE LIKE A FINE BOURBON

Hello there music enthusiasts all over the world, it is amazing to be back with you this week. I am so excited for you all to hear from the beautiful and so talented Jamie Suttle but before that lets check some music news. To kick off, collective management rights organisation GEMA wins its case with…

JADU HEART “LATE NIGHT” VIDEO

Jadu Heart are a production and songwriting duo based in the UK and signed to Mura Masa’s Anchor Point Records. Today sees them release ‘Late Night’, the lead single from their second EP ‘Ezra’s Garden’. Jadu Heart formed when Dina moved to the same village as Faro in her early teens. They collaborated on numerous…

VARVARA “WARNING SIGN” VIDEO

Ahead of the release of their third album ‘Death Defying Tricks’, Varvara have released a new video for their latest single ‘Warning Sign’. The forthcoming album ‘Death Defying Tricks’ was mixed by one of Sweden’s best known sons of sonic debauchery and excitement, Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives, Refused, Fireside). Pelle’s mixes for the album bring…

Paul Kloschinsky – ‘Nobody Knows’

The newest release from award winning Canadian songwriter Paul Kloschinsky is the latest high point in a steady artistic ascent. Kloschinsky’s biggest musical debts are obvious, even on the latest album Nobody Knows, but the ten songs compromising his latest offering are cut from an intensely personal vision superimposed over familiar arrangements and vehicles. Readers…

Bongo Boy Records Compilations Volume Nine

With a light airy feel is the optimistic “Everything Is Alright” by Neil and Adam. The sound recalls the best of 80s alternative rock. Downright charming the song builds up ever so gracefully. Summery and celebratory is the infectiousness of Destiny Malibu’s “Love Hurts”. Nice attention to detail means that elements of dubstep, pop, and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 23, 2016

FOONYAP ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “THE FUN MACHINE” A “palimpsest” is a manuscript in which traces of the original can still be found – FOONYAP’s latest album is a raw and unguarded reflection of her tumultuous journey to self-discovery through her painful past. A hauntingly beautiful blend of folk and electronic that incorporates her Chinese heritage,…

GISELLE “MY HEART GOES…” VIDEO

Indie pop singer-songwriter Giselle, who has opened for Jordin Sparks and wrote and sang several songs on Season 5 of the Emmy award winning FX comedy “Louie,” has released her brand new music for “My Heart Goes…,” the new single off her debut EP “Change Me.” To view the video, go to her YouTube channel.…

SONNY MACKENZI “NEW CRUSH” VIDEO

With her brand-new, four-song EP, Mackenzi is positioned to be your “New Crush”, the first single/video from the collection, a spirited ode to first love. Co-written by Hot Chelle Rae’s Nash Overstreet and RCA recording artist Kiana Brown, star of MTV’s Scream, “New Crush” was produced in L.A. by Craig King [Kanye West, Ludacris], and…

PASSENGER SHARES UPBEAT NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “ANYWHERE”

Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, shares his new single “Anywhere” along with the accompanying music video, which follows the troubadour around the world (literally) as he delights fans in the streets and crowds in arenas. The playful, upbeat track is off of his upcoming album, Young As The Morning Old As The Sea, out September 23rd.…

MsTish! – ‘Get Yo Praise On!’

Delivering a positive message with a ferocious beat, MsTish!’s “Get Yo Praise On!” is hip-hop at its absolute best. Their flow simply rides the beat ever so perfectly with no letup whatsoever. By letting the lyrics serve front and center the song feels strong, feels pure, and magnificent in terms of its overall execution. Sound…

Angie and the Deserters – ‘Blood Like Wine’

Angie and the Deserters bring some rarefied goods to the scene. Her Blood Like Wine EP release plays like a juiced up hybrid of Bakersfield bred country filtered through a rawboned blues rock sensibility. The central musical force in these songs, Angie Bruyere’s voice, is deep fried Southern yowl, but a quick perusal of her…

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR “COME WITH US” SINGLE

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced she will release her new album Familia on September 2, 2016 which will be preceded by new single Come With Us via her own label EBGB’s and Red/Essential. Familia will be Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s sixth studio album and follows her #4 charting and silver certified album Wanderlust, which marked a critically acclaimed…

Suzan’ah Free – ‘Sweet Tropical Dreams’

An artist environment always influence their music. Sometimes they take what they see and translate into their lyrics or in the case of our upcoming artist, Suzan’ah Free, their music. The album’s title couldn’t be more explicit as our FL takes inspiration from the warm state and in some way pays tribute to the local…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 22, 2016

WALLACE releases visuals for Frida Kahlo inspired “Negroni Eyes” After an impressive debut year in 2015, future-soul singer Wallace is back with her first music video for Frida Kahlo inspired “Negroni Eyes”. The audio, produced by Adventures of Godriguez (Sampa The Great), has been given a fresh visual directed by Gregoire Liere and filmed by…

ELLE BELLE RELEASES “KNOCK ON THE LIGHT”

Los Angeles artist Elle Belle, the creation of Christopher Pappas is excited to release the latest single “Knock on the Light,” off of his forth coming 23 song opus WAKO GUMBO. “Knock on the Light” is available today worldwide. The song features guest vocals from Misty Boyce (keys for BØRNS), and was mixed by Mike…

JACKIE TECH “YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL”

Multi-tooled audio and visual artist Jackie Tech releases her brand new original record “You Can Have It All” on Ultra Music. From songwriting and singing to fashion and visual creative directing, the Swedish newcomer fearlessly expresses herself through all of the artistic mediums that she’s become versed in. Jackie Tech’s newest is anthemic from the…

WONDERING HOW TO CARE FOR AN ELDERLY FAMILY MEMBER

Old people are a blessing in your life. They show you just how sweet life can be. Consider having a grandma or a grandpa or just anyone old that you hold dearly to you a blessing. You can agree with me that most often, those with elder people to look after tend to care less…

Todd Apfel – ‘One Horse Town’

Todd Apfel’s “One Horse Town” is delivered with pure passion tapping into the best of classic rock. With a sound that virtually invites a sort of sing-along, these are pieces that feel all engrossing. Attention to detail is particularly fine as the guitar work has a rollicking, unhinged feel to it with the grit displayed…

The smallest Creature – “Reboot”

On “REBOOT” the smallest Creature creates a beautiful piece of chamber pop. By maintaining a delicate balance between the hushed whisper and the grandiose, the smallest Creature manages to perfect a glorious sort of intimacy. Imbued with a romantic sensibility the song merges elements of folk, post-rock, classical, even a hint of shoegaze into its…

Kaylee Keller – ‘Song Like that Single’

Kaylee Keller is singer /songwriter who just released her latest single, Song Like That.” The single creates a solid sonic space for the listener to bask in. With Keller on vocals this radio friendly song delivers all of the above and will reveal all the a-typical conventions of today’s modern pop-music that so many adore.…

3 WAYS TO RELAX WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION

There’s nothing wrong with getting a prescription from a doctor to help relax or feel better about life. Most of us have done or will do just that at some point in our live: to help us get through a rough time, to provide some mental assistance while we learn new habits, to take the…

USAIN BOLT IN NEW ARCH BIRDS VIDEO

London production duo Arch Birds have revealed the video for their debut single ‘Be The Fastest’, featuring Usain Bolt – the fastest man on the planet. ‘Be The Fastest’ is an immediate adrenaline-fuelled pull on the senses, with a pulse-raising mix of steel drums and big rolling bass lines alongside the empowering vocals of Vanessa…

SOFIA HARDIG “LOW AND SLOW” SINGLE

The multi-instrumental Sofia Härdig is the latest example of another world class Scandinavian export that’s been dominating the music scene for a while now. Sofia has worked with household Swedish names like the Grammy Award winners The Hellacopters and Bob Hund. Additionally, she has worked with Yoshimi from Boredoms and Free Kitten. The list of…

Clay Melton Band – EP

You have heard it so many times from me, as time goes by, musical acts these days are in some sort of utter need of blending different genres together, and while there are times that’s good and the final product is something beyond awesome – sometime, they just get lost in the sound and can…

CALIFORNIA PREMIER OUTDOOR MEDICINAL CANNABIS COMPETITION

The 13th annual Emerald Cup proudly announces its full artist lineup produced by Ineffable Music Group. The Emerald Cup will take place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA from December 10-11, 2016. This year’s impressive lineup combines the best talent from the progressive reggae community with Stick Figure, Tribal Seeds, and Dirty…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 18, 2016

Coastgaard “A Well Adjusted Man” There is something timeless about the music of Coastgaard that, while playing to a listener’s sense of nostalgia, still feels fresh, current and innovative. On their upcoming sophomore release, Devil On The Balcony, the band has meticulously arranged dynamic chord progressions over immediately engaging rhythmic motifs, reminiscent of 50’s and…

ARI B “BY THE POOL” VIDEO

“By the Pool” was written by Ari B and produced by Ric Poulin at Bristol Studios in Boston, MA. The video, directed by Ray Kay (Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Britney Spears) and choreographed by Kenya Clay, captures the idea of surrounding yourself with the right people in your life. Shot on location in Malibu,…

BRICC BABY ‘PULL UP’ VIDEO

LA-born-and-bred and ATL-affiliated rapper BRICC BABY has released the video ‘PULL UP’, a track from his new mixtape ‘Nasty Dealer 2’ – a collection of individualist cuts written and produced by the man himself, with features from artists including Gucci Mane, Young Thug and Chris Brown, and production credits from DJ Mustard, Brodinski, Dun Deal…

PATTEN VIDEO “DIALLER”

Forward-thinking London-based duo patten have just dropped their music video for brand new Ψ track “Dialler”. Mirroring the audio, the prismatic hi-tech video is a multi-faceted hybrid of strong, stark imagery combining new technology, art and code into ultra-modern iconic visuals. Cast in a deep intense red, the band and everyday 3D objects fragment and…

JIMMY RAE AIMING IN ON THE TARGET NICHOLAS GUNN

If you’re looking for an established artist & producer who creates highly inventive Dance hooks & Worldly hits then Nicholas Gunn is your man! This English native living in Chicago knows a thing or two about the right melody and winning formula as Gunn has numerous singles on various music charts. Nicholas Gunn is driven…