Month: September 2016

SKOPE PREMIERE & Q&A: JERAD FINCK “CRIMINAL (STRIPPED)”

So today we have the new video premiere from Jerad Finck “Criminal.” We were so excited to have Jerad premiere the video @skopemag that we also wanted to hear from him as well. This single/video is off his new EP ‘Criminal’. Enjoy the new video and be sure to catch up with Jerad as he…

LETTERS TO CLEO “CAN’T SAY” SINGLE

Alt. rock heroes Letters to Cleo are releasing new music for the first time in seventeen years this fall. The line up features original members Kay Hanley (vocals), Michael Eisenstein (guitar), Stacy Jones (drums), and Greg McKenna (guitar). The five song EP, Back to Nebraska will be released October 14th on all major digital platforms.…

LEGENDS X MARIA USBECK “COCAINE”

The Legends follow up the acclaimed singles, “Roses” and “Summer In The City (Living Is For Somebody Else)” with a duet with Ecuadorian born Maria Usbeck (ex. Selebrities) who debuted on Labrador/Cascine earlier this year. “The constant quest for affirmation is destroying us all. Love me love me love me please be attracted to me…

Kenny Fame – “Oh What A Night”

Sung with the utmost of passion is Kenny Fame’s “Oh What A Night”. With a mellow laid back groove Kenny Fame explores great truths in life. He frames the song as a snapshot of a singular pivotal moment in a life. By giving the listener the background as well as a glimpse into the future…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

WHITECHAPEL To Kick Off Straight Outta Hell Co-Headlining Tour With Suicide Silence Knoxville-based WHITECHAPEL will saw blade their way through a monstrous co-headlining tour with Suicide Silence. Sponsored by BlackCraft Cult Clothing, the Straight Outta Hell tour will commence on September 28th in Portland, Oregon and conclude October 22nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional support…

LINYING “PARIS 12” VIDEO

Nettwerk Music Group is happy to announce the signing of Singaporean artist Linying to its label roster. The indie-electronic songstress releases her debut EP, Paris 12, this Friday, September 30th. Linying first gained recognition from her collaborations with some of European house music’s biggest names, leading to a #1 on Hype Machine and over 10…

SIMONE “DAYDREAMS”

Los Angeles based pop songstress Simone releases her song “Daydreams,” today. The track premiered this morning on Popdose. “Daydreams” effortlessly melds pop vocals and imaginative and edgy production. It’s a one of a kind experience for lovers of pop and indie music alike. Simone wrote “Daydreams” in the spring of 2016, shortly after the release…

ROMANCE & REBELLION “VANITY FAIR” VIDEO

Romance & Rebellion dial-up heart pounding infatuation in the music video for their new single, “Vanity Fair.” The five piece band, consisting of David LaViola (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Aaron Medina (Lead Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Aleksandr Landsberger (Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Kyle Jordan Mueller (Drums), and Brandon Davis (Bass, Harmony Vocals) are known for their high…

Astronauts of Antiquity – ‘Future Back’

Factory of good sound by Astronauts of Antiquity! Lately we can hear many new bands – all hail the Internet for that lovely opportunity – but don’t many of them sound too similar? It became quite hard to find those special, unique and memorable bands. Yet, if you are persistent enough, you can still find…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

North Carolina’s RBTS WIN shares infectious track “King Summer” RBTS WIN (Asheville, NC) are completing production on their forthcoming album Sensitivity Kit for 2017, the follow-up to 2014’s Palm Sunday. In anticipation of the new album, RBTS WIN are releasing the King Summer EP, set for an October 21st release date on Tidal Prism. A…

PETER DOHERTY NEW ALBUM & SINGLE

Peter Doherty will release his new album, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ via BMG/Clouds Hill on Friday, December 2, 2016. The album is available to preorder now with first single ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ along with ‘The Whole World Is Our Playground’ available as instant grats. ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ was produced, recorded & mixed…

PARTYNEXTDOOR X PALOMA FORD

Long Beach California native and sultry R&B/Hip Hop artist Paloma Ford appears as the leading lady in PARTYNEXTDOOR’s official video for the dancehall-inspired track “Not Nice.” The steamy visual takes place in the middle of the dessert as Party sits under a cabana surrounded by beautiful woman and riding ATV’s up and down the shoreline.…

Jeff Road – ‘Come Ride With Me’

After two decades of writing songs, Jeff Road’s debut full length Come Ride with Me is the satisfying result of years spent honing his craft and sharpening his skills. It is firmly in a traditional country singer/songwriter vein and eschews the relatively facile pop country style that’s dominated country radio and charts for a number…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Tedashii Releases “I’m Good” Music Video Thoughtful lyricist and hip hop recording artist, Tedashii, returns today with the release of a new music video for “I’m Good,” a song found on his latest 7-track EP This Time Around. “I’m Good” is enjoying early success at radio, currently No. 21 and climbing on the Christian Hot…

Toni Redd – “Stronger Than Before”

Possessing a great sense of optimism is the perfect jazz-rock fusion of “Stronger Than Before”. Tying the entire piece together is the undeniably strong vocals of Toni Redd. With such attention to detail the piece possesses a late night mood, as the song positively glows. Everything comes together ever so effortlessly from the steady rhythm…

Astronauts of Antiquity – ‘Future Back’

The second single from Astronauts of Antiquity’s forthcoming EP Beyond the Maze, “Future Back”, builds on the impressive success of the EP’s first single “Paradise”. The same distinctive elements are still in place – Astronauts of Antiquity write fantastic arrangements for their material that explore many textures, produce irresistible tempos, and engage listeners with serious…

ENZO BENNET “NAGA”

Enzo Bennet is staking his claim as one of mau5trap’s emerging stars through the release of his brand new single, “Naga,” out now. A shining jewel amongst the We Are Friends, Vol. 5 compilation from the Deadmau5′ lead imprint, “Naga” is a concept derived from the nightlife scene in London, exuding the color and vitality…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Dead Horse Trauma Release “Left Unsaid” Official Music/Lyric Video Des Moines, Iowa Metal band Dead Horse Trauma released the official music/lyric video for their single “Left Unsaid” from the upcoming album Life on their Facebook page Friday. THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “STARBOY” THE WEEKND has announced the title, cover art and release date for…

YELAWOLF “DAYLIGHT”

Alabama-born phenom Yelawolf (real name: Michael Wayne Atha) today releases new single “Daylight” from his forthcoming album ‘Trial By Fire’ on Slumerican/ Shady Records/ Interscope Records. The song was introduced this week during the Magnificent Seven trailer which aired during the premiere of FOX’s Lethal Weapon. Listen to “Daylight” HERE. “Sometimes a grown man wants…

JIM JAMES “SAME OLD LIE”

Jim James, frontman of Grammy®-nominated My Morning Jacket, has just released the first track, “Same Old Lie” from his solo project, Eternally Even, out November 4 via ATO/Capitol Records. Purposefully released in the midst of possibly one of the most politically controversial elections to date, James’ new music is a call to action. James says…

Alex Mery & The Townsmen – ‘Safely On Your Way’

Alex Mery & The Townsmen presents a highly spirited narrative with the carefully crafted folk leanings of “Safely On Your Way”. Lyrics are front and center of the album as they articulate an entire life. The highs and the lows of a life lived most fully are explored in impressive detail. Instruments shine through with…

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘CRYSTALLISE’

Following the release of new album Familia, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced she will release new single Crystallise on October 28th, via EBGB’s/Red Essential. She has also announced a UK 2017 tour, tickets for which will go on sale this Friday at midday. Familia, which was released last week charting at #12, is Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s sixth…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

NPR’s “First Listen,” Pixies “Head Carrier” “‘Head Carrier’ is an inspired reaffirmation of all the spark, wit and weirdness, tempered by the occasional burst of emotional rawness, that made people fall in love with the Pixies in the first place.” — NPR/Jason Heller Disciples join Gorgon City on their UK Tour Next Month After a relentless…

JESSICA AUDIFFRED REMIXES MARSHMELLO “ALONE”

Multitalented artist, Jessica Audiffred reaches extraordinary heights in her kinetic remix of marshmello’s “Alone.” The producer’s meteoric rise to stardom is no joke and the full range of her creativity shines as she integrates the original with her signature high-octane flair. Furthemore, the new remix sets an example of Jessica’s versatility as she takes a…

60 EAST VIDEO “THE ORIGIN” FEAT BLU

West Coast rapper 60 East teamed up with Sly Boogy & Blu earlier in the year to pay tribute to California over a Leksbeat production. ‘The Origin’ features the Inland Empire bar smith, Wake Up Show veteran and L.A lyricist trading verses about their love for The Golden State. Following support from 2DopeBoyz, the single…

FLYYING COLOURS “LONG HOLIDAY” VIDEO

After two critically acclaimed EPs, Flyying Colours are set to release their debut album Mindfullness in September on Club AC30. Residing in a dream-world that sits somewhere between psych, indie, grunge and shoegaze, the Australian band’s beautifully dynamic new offering showcases their talent for uniting a delicate vocal melody with a satisfying thick wall of…

TKAY MAIDZA X KILLER MIKE “CARRY ON”

Tkay Maidza has shared the official video for her massive new song “Carry On”, featuring none other than cultural and political icon / one half of Run The Jewels – Killer Mike. “Carry On” is the first single to be lifted from her highly-anticipated, forthcoming debut album titled TKAY, out October 28th via Downtown /…

THE VEILS SHARE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LOW LAYS THE DEVIL”

Today The Veils release the official music video for single “Low Lays The Devil” taken from their new album Total Depravity (out now via Nettwerk Records). Originally, the single was premiered by both NME and Zane Lowe’s Beats1 show, and flew straight on the prestigious BBC 6 Music’s B List, where it remained for six…

Zoe Nutt – ‘Like You’

Knoxville raised Zoe Nutt is a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and storyteller. Her debut album Like You bears full evidence of the fruits harvested from her life experience and her tenure as a student in the renowned songwriting program offered by Nashville’s Belmont University. The album’s eleven tracks are a rich compendium of country, pop, and…

PALACE NEW VIDEO “HOLY SMOKE”

As the release of their eagerly anticipated debut full length draws closer, London four piece PALACE have today shared the official video for their latest cut from the album; the darkly beautiful ‘Holy Smoke’. With its poignant lyrics and heartfelt vocal delivery, the track is a shining example of what to expect from the the…

BECOMING A MUSE: WHY PURSUE A DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION?

If you want to be a source of inspiration for other artists, a degree in music education could be your bridge to that future. The music industry offers numerous careers all, which are not only path breaking but also enhance people’s lives. If you aim for a music career, your educational options will profoundly affect…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Listen to the brilliant new single from Tokyo’s Mouse on the Keys A blend of minimal phrased piano and dynamic drumming. The pursuit of a live experience composed of visual and audio expression. Formed in 2006, with elements of jazz, funk, post-rock and electronic music, Mouse on the Keys fits into a genre of their…

Soles of Passion – ‘Bump Me Up’

Soles of Passion deliver “Bump Me Up” with a strong sense of optimism in the future. Emphasizing a sense of freedom, the song shine with crystal clarify. Vocals serve as the heart and soul of the album as they reveal a sense of play, purpose, and desire. Further giving their sound greater power is the…

STOLI INVITES YOU TO HEAR P BAILEY’S ‘STORY’

Hello to all on this first day of Autumn 2016. I am so excited to have an artist here today that is no stranger to Skope at all by the name P Bailey. Before we chat with him lets check on some music news. First up, the global music industry is going through unprecedented upheaval,…

LEONARD COHEN’S “YOU WANT IT DARKER” AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Columbia Records celebrates Leonard Cohen’s 82nd birthday today with the announcement that his 14th studio album, YOU WANT IT DARKER, arrives in stores on October 21, 2016. The new collection of startling songs was produced by his son Adam Cohen and is available for pre-order now. The first single and title track, which delves into…

NEW SINGLE FROM ONPLANETZU OUT NOW “SPEAKERS” REMIXED

This month’s “Teknofonic Tuesdays” continues with a new single from OnPlanetZu. Grab it now from your favorite digital music store! OnPlanetZu are an anomaly whose music crosses into a genre-confused electronic hip-hop, dubstep, reggae, rock, you-name-it maelstrom of bass, beat, and energy. Their original, self-created sounds and ‘no pre-recorded samples’ approach to songwriting presents a…

MORE TRAVELERS SEEKING TERRORISM COVERAGE

A new consumer report from top travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip indicates a growing demand for terrorism-related travel insurance coverage. Licensed travel insurance agents at the company report an estimated 20 percent spike in calls from travelers seeking terrorism coverage for upcoming trips. The concern has led more travelers to purchase a travel insurance policy…