The Swedish melodic metal band ENBOUND just released a music video for the track “Give Me Light”. The new ENBOUND album “The Blackened Heart” will be released on November 18th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. “The Blackened Heart” contains a nice mix of heavy and up tempo songs, all with their…
GNAW THEIR TONGUES To Issue ‘Hymns For The Broken, Swollen And Silent’ LP Hymns For The Broken, Swollen And Silent shows GNAW THEIR TONGUES at the top of its game. The band started out as a studio project, but has recently started performing live, and it feels like this carefully found its way into the…
Multi-platinum songwriting, production, and remix team Captain Cuts (Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon, and Ryan Rabin (drummer & producer, Grouplove) premiere lyric video for their debut Epic Records single “Love Like We Used To” feat. Nateur today! “Love Like We Used To” was released two weeks ago and debuted in the top 10 Spotify’s US Viral…
Japanese superstar HOTEI has just released the video for his new single ‘Walking Through The Night’, which features the iconic Iggy Pop on vocals. The video follows a man’s nocturnal journey through the seedy back streets of Tokyo, lured by the bright lights of temptation. Stunningly filmed and featuring shots of Iggy Pop and footage…
Just as every good city in America needs a great heavy metal band to cheer for, every great heavy metal band needs a legendary van. When Wilmington, North Carolina wants to rock, it turns to Valient Thorr, a ferocious, funny, thought-provoking combo that has been roaring away in the South and beyond since the beginning…
A Bad Think’s “Win or Lose” effortlessly blends alternative rock and chamber pop into a lovely whole. Intricate arrangements dominate the piece. The attention to detail is impeccable with every flourish adding to the overall emotional impact. Nicely balanced no singular element of the song takes over but rather each instrument plays off of the…
Everyone once in a while a film comes along that makes everyone sit up and take notice. It might be a small indie film that catches the interest of people from different countries or it might be a big-budget film that actually taps into the ethos of almost everyone worldwide. The cutting documentary ALL THESE…
London-based singer-songwriter Gloria Adereti has revealed new single “Nobody’s Watching”, as well as a live rework of Henrik Schwarz and Omar’s “Feeling You”. Produced by Cy Humphreys, “Nobody’s Watching” is an infectious slice of soulful house that pays homage to the genre’s popular 90s era, with Gloria’s undeniable vocals taking centre stage. Speaking on the…
Snohomish, Washington’s very own blues/rock sensation Under The Puddle is working hard to make a big splash in the music industry in 2016. Their debut album “Moody Autumn” was released on March 31st and distributed by Distro KID. It is currently available on all major streaming networks and available for purchase on ITunes and the…
Glenn Meling’s “Minnesota” offers up an eclectic take on the best of pop. Alternative rock, country, funk, and hints of dub come together to create a vibrant sound that teems with life. Vocals serve front and center, showing off Glenn Meling’s poetic take on storytelling. Elements come together, at times feeling reminiscent of David Bowie’s…
Music is hot wherever you go in America and there are a number of new music venues opening in a number of cities. Some of the best are the mid-size venues that offer both national touring artists as well as local favorites. Most with the highest reviews are also affordable, serve good original food and…
Russ Hewitt Blends Nuevo Flamenco With Smooth Jazz For ‘Cielo Nocturno’ Released on the Saulito Music label the collection shimmers with the rumba flamenco rhythms and lightning guitar runs that have become trademarks of Hewitt’s distinctive style. Not only that, it includes a stellar line up of musicians including percussionist Raphael Padilla (Miami Sound Machine,…
With a burgeoning fanbase, galvanized by a trio of EPs and his captivating online sessions, London-based songwriter Charlie Cunningham is set to release his debut album, Lines, on Dumont Dumont on January 27th. For the past two years, Cunningham’s career has been on a steady upward trajectory. He’s filled venues – at his headlining shows…
On November 6, 2016, Dave Cavalier & The Elemeno Pea released their debut single, “People United,” which reflects on the frustrations most Americans are experiencing as we approach the 2016 Presidential Election. A country divided along racial & economic lines, songwriter, Dave Cavalier, pens a very personal observation of a world in conflict around him.…
On “Angelina” White Horses offers a rollicking take on the traditional love ballad. Full of life this tenderness is a celebratory kind of love. Rather gorgeous in execution White Horses goes for a large, cinematic at times kind of sound. Throughout the track the attention to detail is profound from the western twang of the…
Speaking on the track, Ben says: One Sweet World is a beautiful piano-led melancholy song with a real positive message about sticking together something we can all learn from during these troubled times. London born Ben Cocks has been obsessively writing music since the age of eight when he was given a keyboard as…
JORDAN GRAY is an inspirational artist whose soulful, emotionally charged vocals have already won over the hearts of the nation. After stunning performances on BBC’s The Voice UK 2016 and extensive live touring, Jordan’s dedicated and loyal fan base is expanding into the mainstream. Her new single ‘Platinum’ combines a poignant lyric with floor-filling pop…
We always beam with a certain pride when we see our New Jersey brethren doing big things and making the Garden State proud! When we were first introduced to Newark’s Feerce, we immediately knew that he was the real deal. With a style that is reminiscent of a bygone hip-hop era, Feerce is not about…
GALACTIC PEGASUS PREMIERES “REVIVAL” Galactic Pegasus is ready to unleash their last single, “Revival”, taken from their debut album “Phantom Of The Hill” via It Djents today, you can stream it here. After furthering their sound with their first track off of the album, “Mare Imbrium”, and going back to their roots with heavy, thick…
Delivered with fire and passion is Analog Heart “Sun Here I Come”. By far the heart of the album are the powerful vocals that lead the songs forward. Nicely accompanying these carefully crafted narratives is an incredible band whose style taps into the best of classic rock. Over the course of the album Analog Heart…
Internationally acclaimed, chart topping (and Obama approved) artist Gin Wigmore has debuted her brand new stellar track titled “Dirty Mercy” today. Available on all digital platforms, the gritty new tune comes just in time for her highly anticipated “Let It Ride” tour which kicks off on November 19th in Mexico City. Gin and her band…
With an incredible knack for storytelling, Tim Houlihan’s “Another Orion” is sung straight from the heart. Arrangements are impeccable with a full-on bluesy folk sound defining the album. Every song feels akin to a glimpse at the dreams and longing that can define a life. By far the highlight is the strong reassuring vocals courtesy…
Hailing from Czech Republic, crust veterans and rock’n’rollers MALIGNANT TUMOUR have released their sixth full-length album, “The Metallist”. Mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, in Germany, this devastating new record features 11 unholy hymns of mayhem. The album is available through Unrest Records on the following formats: digipak CD, tape and vinyl (black,…
Multi-talented artist, Aanysa, in collaboration with coveted U.K. beat makers, Snakehips, release “Burn Break Crash”. The track is Aanysa’s first single with RCA Records and is available now at all digital retail providers. Seventeen-year-old singer, dancer, and songwriter, Aanysa, is gearing up to release brand new music for her first album with RCA Records. The…
It seems like everyone and their grandmother were in a band in high school. Most were short-lived, and most were terminally awful. Every once in awhile, however, comes a group of musicians who start young and gel instantly, vastly exceeding the expectation of a band of their age. Fast forward a few years and Atlanta’s…
Today, 23-year-old Bridgit Mendler, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, released her stunning new single “Do You Miss Me At All.” Applauded by Noisey “for tipping its hat to 90s R&B” while Pigeons and Planes notes the Los Angeles’ based artists “vocal prowess is on full display throughout the song, showing itself in the…
“Paraphones” from Bartholin the duo of Drew Danburry and Cat Leavy Drew Danburry is a part-time musician and full-time barber in Provo, Utah. Having previously spent years on the road playing music, nowadays he mostly plays Lincoln Logs with his 3 year old. He’s hitting the road this fall to promote a triple cassette album…
Beautifully delivered, Michéal Castaldo’s “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” nicely delves into the powerful regal quality of Gregorian chant. Throughout the piece his approach harks back to an earlier time, one with a hushed reverence towards the world. Over the course of the song he reveals a truly ear for style as the classical arrangement…
Karen Willough’s “You Know I Have Angels” is a warm energetic song filled with good cheer. From the fast-paced paced to the dexterous guitar work, the way the song simply swoops down feels rather beautiful. Tying this whole sound together is the rather gentle yet powerful vocals which serve as the highlight of the piece.…
Sean V Syndicate delivers a truly stunning ode to classic rock on “Higher Calling”. Over the course of the album Sean V Syndicate shows off an uncanny knack to develop satisfying guitar riffs that are infinitely catchy. Nicely accompanying this is the undeniably strong rhythm section which makes sure to truly drive the songs forward.…
Sven Sundberg is a uniquely special talent. Using a solid belief that simplicity is the hallmark of a great melody, he is consistently creating ambient, electronic instrumental pop music that finds inspiration straight from the heart. While many artists rely heavily on lyrics to express themselves, Sven’s use of simple, emotive melodies have found him…
UK pop-punk outfit The Bottom Line have announced the release of their new single ‘Pull Me Out’, following a jam-packed year touring across the UK and Europe with Simple Plan. Out on November 14th, the fast, furious and infectious new single is everything you want from a pop-rock anthem. With ecstatic guitar riffs, hyper drum…
MIKE REBEL CASTS OUT HIS ADDICTION DEMONS ON “STAYING ALIVE”/”LIES” VISUAL With a stint in the Fed and drug rehab behind him, Mike Rebel is finding more positive ways to cast out his demons. On this new, DX premiered visual, “Staying Alive”/”Lies”, Mike invites us down the rabbit hole of his past addiction for a…
Charlie Puth released today a brand new music video for the fan-favorite track “Dangerously,” from his RIAA Gold-certified debut album NINE TRACK MIND. This release comes on the heels of Charlie’s latest summer smash “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” feat. Selena Gomez, which marked his first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, following 2x…
Avante Black is the project led by Ottilia Zimmerman Kjulsten, a 22 year-old Swedish native living in London, alongside fellow Swede Emil, Italian Gabs and British drummer Dean. The band’s debut single ‘Drug Money’, released 2nd November, is an alternative pop gem, an ambitious statement of intent which explodes with driving electronics and Ottilia’s compulsive,…
Good morning to all Skope readers all over the world. There sure is a party going on in Chicago right now I assume through the weekend to celebrate the Cubs win, very awesome. As for us here in New England it is business as usual and I am so excited to have Greg Clifford from…
If the mainstream music scene, particularly its American exponents, has grown increasingly one dimensional and staid over the past quarter century, continental Europe is still a hub for risk taking and talent. Project-TO is an artistic collective based out of Italy who bring a multimedia approach to their debut project. The concept behind The White…
“World Gone Mad” represents the best of punk rock’s spirit as Suicidal Tendencies songs are delivered with the utmost of urgency. Absolute full-on blasts of sound define the pieces which refuse to let up. Rhythms are breakneck as everything is pummeled with the ferocity of the drums. Nicely accompanying these maddening multi-layered tempos is the…
Kivanc Kilicer is an artist who has seen all sides of the metal and hard rock scene, both as his time as a band frontman and now as a solo artist striking out on his own. His brand new video and single, “Devil’s Thought,” is an ambitious, impressive sample of his new Dew of Roses…
Jon Worthy’s “May You Live Happily Ever After” is an inviting celebration of the best of rock. The sound deserves to be blasted as loud as possible for the freewheeling, classic-rock indebted spirit is perfect. With a retro style to his approach, the album’s sense of play is palpable. Rhythms come out swinging, the guitar…
