Bluesy-pop singer-songwriter, Brielle Von Hugel, who signed a recording contract with F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Records in July, has co-written a new breathtaking ballad entitled, “Naked.” The single will be released on November 22nd with an accompanying music video. Brielle brings a refreshing emotional depth to the pop scene with her sophisticated voice and natural storytelling. In her…
Astari Nite’s song “The Boy Who Tried” is featured in the movie The Everglades Killings Astari Nite is delighted to announce the featuring of their track “The Boy Who Tried” in the movie The Everglades Killings, directed by Ben Wilder. The movie premiered last week in NYC at the Cinepolis Chelsea Theater 8 @ the…
Perth, Australia is often referred to as the most remote city in the world. So what’s a band from Perth to do if they want to be heard? If you’re Roses for Ghosts, you play a little bit louder, rock a little harder, and rap a little bit more furiously than anything anyone in the…
Life’s best surprises often come from unlikely places. Twista knows this better than most. The pioneering platinum rapper put Chicago on the rap map and made the double-time rap style a rap staple. Despite selling millions of albums and popularizing a delivery incorporated by everyone from Jay-Z to Eminem, the Windy City rapper remains largely…
Morgan Wilson’s “Fine” is poetic in its poignancy. Lyrically the song explores the sadness that can befall the end of a relationship, the small features that linger with a person long after parting. Over the course of the track Morgan Wilson reveals a true talent for form as elements of chamber pop, classical, with a…
Night Talk whips up a deep and dusty mood with his latest EP on Definition:Music. Enter the Hours EP; A 3 track adventure through some of the darkest corners of the night. ‘Drowning’ starts us off chugging along with the tensions slowly rising as the synths play their game among the shadows. Soon enough, Night…
The debut full-length release from keyboardist and songwriter John Hickman, Remnants, is an eclectic collection of twelve songs with a unity of style and sound. After a successful career as an aerospace engineer, Hickman decided to retire and pursue his long deferred passion for music in earnest. Since his 2011 emergence, Hickman has released singles…
“Crank Up the Rock n Roll” shows off the undeniable chops that Lee Williams possesses in spades. Downright physical in its approach the song has a raw, live feeling to it. Adhering to the song’s message to crank it up is in fact the best way to experience it for this is a song that…
Sweden’s brilliant chart-topping duo Icona Pop reveal a cinematic new music video today, November 21st, for their single “Brightside” (out now via Record Company TEN/Big Beat Records) following a dance-party nightcap in an empty Los Angeles restaurant in Chinatown, featuring impressive choreography and some of the chicest vintage and designer looks self-styled by the fashionistas…
Don’t you always consider the material with which furniture is made of before purchasing? The reasons for asking this is because the material of the furniture and any other home fixtures and fittings will determine the durability of the item, the cost, ease of cleaning, comfort, and the safety. Walk in bathtubs are common among…
Gutxi Bibang is an unlikely candidate to carry the rock n’ roll torch, a second-generation African from the Basque county of Spain. He begins that journey today sharing the single “System of a Gun” via French indie label Oskar Recordings. His family emigrated to the tiny coast town of Algorta outside of Bilbao, but native…
Delivered with a sense of urgency, Fallen Asunder’s self-titled album is a cinematic sweeping work. Fallen Asunder screams out to the heavens as the vocals soar above the colossal riffs and driving rhythms. Over the course of the album they create a vast tapestry of sound one that swims through seas of guitar distortion, unstoppable…
EXILIUM ANNOUNCES “VANDAL” MOVIE Exilium, a Miami-based production company, announced today its new feature film, “Vandal,” an authentic drama about art, love, war, and the depths of the street graffiti game, which will begin shooting next month in Miami’s Wynwood, Little Havana, and Little Haiti neighborhoods. The screenplay, written by Paul Taegel and Jose Daniel…
Melbourne’s M Dominik is a fascinating artist that we are very eager to share with everyone. We found that the description on her web presence sums up not just her music, but her entire aesthetic with perfection. It reads: “After sunset, in the dark with a cup of tea and a glass of wine is…
Whether you are an amateur or professional musician, you probably spend a lot of time trying to be as perfect as possible during your practice sessions and performances. Some singers and musicians believe that they can positively enhance their natural abilities with drugs or relax themselves for a better performance with alcohol. Instead of turning…
Noemi Smorra has just released the video of her single This Song. The clip has been entirely recorded in Berlin by the multi-awarded Italian filmmaker and fashion photographer Livia Alcalde, with the participation of Raphael Vom Berg and Frederica Taby Lee. It deals, elegantly and soberly in black and white, with the difficult theme of…
Since forming in 1972, these guys are still having fun and showing it. Their touring lineup has been consistent, with James “JY” Young and Tommy Shaw sharing lead vocals/guitars, Todd Sucherman on drums, Lawrence Gowan lead vocals/keys and Ricky Phillips bass/guitar/vocals. Original bass player Chuck Panozzo joined them onstage throughout the show. Naturally the guys…
We’ve covered a lot of music videos here on Skope Mag. A lot of indie musicians out there are producing some of the coolest music videos around and posting them on YouTube. It is a very vibrant landscape and the music industry is now more closely related to the internet and social media than ever…
Technology is changing the way musicians explore and create music. There is a wide array of devices and technically savvy instruments that can enhance the music-making process. If you’re a musician or want to offer a special gift for a musician, keep the following technology-fueled products in mind. Tablets Tablets for drawing can enhance the…
Pat G is a talented, driven and faithful rapper not letting anything hold him back or get in his way. Pat is making Texas proud with his inspirational lyrics and work. Pat G stands true to the message of being relentless in this life as he looks to motivate and change lives for the better.…
Many research studies point to the link between music and cognitive development in babies from the time they are still in the womb to two years of age, when listening-based learning is at its peak. Newly launched music immersion program Nuryl (www.Nuryl.com) is the first and only customized music app designed to jump-start a baby’s…
Today, THE VERONICAS have released the video companion to the single “ON YOUR SIDE”, a short film written and directed by television and film star RUBY ROSE (Orange Is The New Black, xXx: Return of Xander Cage). The follow-up to their ARIA #1 and 2x Platinum in Australia hit single “In My Blood”, “On Your…
Rory Graham, AKA Rag’n’Bone Man’s new single Human, is out now on Columbia Records / Best Laid Plans. This new offering explores the powerhouse singer’s own expression of mortal vulnerability, set to a stark chain-gang rhythm whilst encapsulating Graham’s peculiar contradictions: his strength and gentleness. In person, Rory is the exact definition of a gentle…
In her debut solo album, Psycho Tyko, Alison Clancy leads us into a distinct world all her own: a tripped out, lucid dream, alt-pop adventure. It’s grunge, it’s psychedelic disco, it’s a sonic fantasy where reality bends to the will of it’s sweet voiced master. Alison Clancy is an artist easy to love, and hard…
Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Presents Indie Music Videos From Around The World Season 5 Ep1095 FALL ALL OVER IT. Valient Thorr starts the collection off on a powerful note. With a hard-rocking sound the piece moves forward with a driving rhythm. Full of energy the song’s lyrics are delivered with a shouted…
The S.O.G. Crew is proud to announce that they have released their new line of merchandise! “Time to focus on SOG Crew again. It’s time to get back into the music, ministry and merchandising that God has called us to. For years our music and testimony of coming from the streets was what helped communities…
Black Eyed Peas Star Reveals Cancer Diagnosis & Debuts New Song As revealed today on the television show “The Doctors” and in PEOPLE Magazine, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Taboo, the multi-Grammy Award winning artist and founder of the Black Eyed Peas on his truly inspiring and never before told…
As an experienced songwriter/ musician, John Vincent Curry has seen all sides of the music business, including the climb of his rock band goneblind with major label deals to being a recording/touring musician for ex-Creed frontman Scott Stapp. Currently, JVC plays up to 250 shows a year as a solo artist/songwriter with his rock band…
So here we are on a Thursday morning. One week from today folks in the US will be getting ready for turkey, family, and football. I am so excited to have Stanley Durbin on today not only for his music but his honest candor. But before we get to Stanley lets see about some music…
Just as in life, in hip-hop everything comes full-circle and while a lot has changed since Termanology released his debut; he’s back with More Politics. Similar to his debut, More Politics again brings together the elite of the elite beatsmiths, as Just Blaze, Q-Tip, Buckwild, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Dame Grease, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and his brother from…
Based out of the New York City area and its surrounding environs, Leo Harmonay isn’t looking to reinvent the wheel with his second full length release The Blink of an Eye. This singer/songwriter, instead, takes apparent aim at refurbishing and strengthening traditional songwriting and musicianship with his individual experiences and skills. Despite the relative familiarity…
With a sly groove and a luxurious style, Tripp Denom feat. K-Buck’s “Bright Lights Fast Living” is an enthralling intoxicating piece of finely crafted pop. The flow is impeccable as his lyrical content is profound, nicely offering a snapshot of what it means to be alive in this exact moment. Opting for a seize the…
San Mei aka Emily Hamilton returns, following her previous cut ‘Revel’ which gained triple j airplay and a critically acclaimed remix from Zaped. Her heady new alt-rock single ‘Rewind’, which had its first play on triple j last week, is set for release Friday week. San Mei’s effortlessly potent vocals glide fluently over crunchy guitars…
Ghost Unveils The Summoning VII: Are You Ready Grammy® Award-winning band Ghost have unveiled a new clip entitled The Summoning VII: Are You Ready in the wake of the conclusion of their critically acclaimed 41-city headlining U.S. Popestar tour, which included sold out shows from coast to coast. Brooklyn Vegan raved “They are unquestionably the…
Employee reactions can be mixed when company leaders announce plans for a team-building activity that they hope will improve camaraderie and collaboration in the workplace. Some workers express enthusiasm and others indifference, but at least one-third inwardly groan. A Citrix study once showed that 31 percent of employees say they dislike team-building activities altogether. But…
Following what has been an impressive month for a bonafide artist to watch, with being dubbed as one of the ‘Hottest New Artists’ By MixMag and DJ Mag in their September issues, LA/NY-based Bobby Nourmand self-released his amazing tune ‘D E E P in NY’ just last month. The track immediately ascended to #6 on…
What sort of feelings might the first settler on Mars experience? Would she be dizzy with the joy of discovery, or buoyed by pride in her accomplishment. Or would she be fearful? Would she be overcome by homesickness and regret? The main character in The NaveBlues’ new video for “Thank You” — a female pioneer…
With a hushed reverence for the world, Electra Day’s “Quiet Hours” represents the finest kind of folk. Electra Day opts for a naturalistic, poetic take on her articulate, highly thoughtful lyrics. Stripped down to the absolute essence of sound these songs have an autumnal quality to them, one that results in striking a perfect blend…
One Track Minds creates well-worn, lived-in sound on the welcoming spirit of “A price to be paid”. Rather lush with their arrangements the songs possess a sense of reassurance. Hope is woven within the many pieces. A gentle mixture of Americana, indie rock, dream pop nicely tied together with a psychedelic hue the songs shimmer…
OSOG’s self-titled album gives a big band feel to the intimacy of folk. Every sound positively shimmers with a sense of celebration. Vocals at times feel reminiscent of Modest Mouse’s earlier work. Attention to detail means that everything is taken into account, from the levels of fidelity to how the band interacts. By taking on…
