Month: December 2016

Grynd Seazon & Noah Archangel – ‘Grynd Seazon’

Texans from the city known as Screwston best known as Houston, had 3 young brothers come together to create a project, that would develop and expand over the years. As those years progressed so did the project, ending up to being called by the likes of The Band of the Hawk, Noah Archangel, Grynd Seazon…

FIRE TO THE STARS VIDEO “WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER”

Fire to the Stars formed in Melbourne from a collection of Australians and ex-pat Swedes with a shared interest in Dead Can Dance, Grouper, My Bloody Valentine and pretty much anything coming out of New Zealand’s mythical Flying Nun Records. https://www.facebook.com/firetothestars/ Their critically acclaimed full length debut, “Made of Fire”, (out now on Seahorse Records),…

TREVOR WESLEY VIDEO “IN THIS WORLD” FEAT RAVEN FELIX

He’s a gentleman and a girl-chaser, a warm-hearted soul with a devilish streak, a talented piano man who knows his way around a digital audio suite, and a passionate love man with a genuine sense of humor about himself. His music is a dazzling collision between the old and the new, the proper and the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 29, 2016

A PENTATONIX CHRISTMAS REACHES #1 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART A Pentatonix Christmas, the third holiday album from the Grammy Award winning group Pentatonix, lands at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart. This is the second time the quintet has topped the chart (their self-titled album debuted #1 in 2015). The album has been…

LINA FOURO “BANG BANG BABY” VIDEO

The Canadian Electronic/Pop sensation known as Lina Fouro (L4O) has released her New Dance Crossover Single “Bang Bang Baby” to Rave Critical Music Reviews and Fan Reviews. “Bang Bang Baby” is a sensational romantic dance track which portrays Lina’s sensual and powerful melodic vocals over the groovy instruments which empowers this track to nothing short…

Delilah Latina Princess – ‘Party Till We Drop’

Delilah Latina Princess’s “Party Till We Drop” is the sound of a wild rambunctious celebration that never stops. The sound deserves to be blasted at the loudest possible volume to truly appreciate its physicality. Effortlessly merging together electro, pop, and house into a satisfying whole the song truly resembles a force of nature. By balancing…

Erica Sunshine Lee – ‘Elixir’

The seventh album from Erica Sunshine Lee, Elixir, is another scintillating entry in the Georgia-born singer/songwriter’s growing catalog of Deep South musical achievements. The best thing about Lee as a performer and recording artist, oddly, isn’t her intense identification with her heritage and regionalism – instead, it’s that she can retain these important personal qualities…

Rev Peter Unger – ‘You’re Not Alone’

Rev Peter Unger sings a song for the downtrodden on “You’re Not Alone”. With a light airy feel to the arrangement the honest heartfelt message rings true. Small snapshots of those less fortunate, the ones who require great help through their moments of difficultly, are presented throughout the piece. Over the course of the piece…

Mayve – ‘Motion’

With a summery 80s vibe is the Mayve’s joyful and jubilant “Motion”. Choruses are positively infectious as the songs unfold revealing a true ear for melody. Songs nicely play off each other making the album work best as a whole. The sequencing feels particularly fine as the attention towards sleek, stylish sound creates luxuriant fields…

SOFIA KOURTESIS “COOL KIDS” REMIX

The ravishing DJ/Producer/Activist Sofia Kourtesis warms listeners up this holiday season with her brilliant remix of Me Succeeds’ original “Cool Kids,” out today on Christian Loffler’s label imprint Ki Records. The remix exhibits Kourtesis’ extraordinary ability to think outside the box. She utilizes the voice of her uncle – recording it, sampling it, and playing…

DOBOLO VIDEO “ABOUT TO BLOW”

As a Nigerian-born artist living in Japan, Dobolo knows firsthand that music no boundaries and the best of it travels across continents and oceans. According to Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs, there are 2,638 Nigerians living in Japan. Although the numbers may be modest, the impact is significant. Dobolo is one of those artists introducing…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 27, 2016

EP: G.C., REBORN “The whole concept of Reborn is leaving behind negativity & the rebirth from killing that influence it has,” says GC. “It’s also a rebirth of consciousness, lyrics and music from the heart in hip hop which is something that’s been missing. The project is the process and the title is my statement.…

PASTOR RONNIE ALLMAN JR SAYS REMEMBER, YOU, ARE THE DIFFERENCE

Pastor musician Ronnie Allman Jr. has invited you, your family, friends, to come and experience the outpouring of God’s spirit in a peace filled house of God. To put it simply “Come expecting, leave changed!” Pastor Ronnie Allman Jr. got involved with God, which lead him to promote him in various fashions, from teaching, preaching,…

Ronnie Allman Jr – ‘Rise Up’

Inspirational to its very core is the sunny message of Ronnie Allman Jr’s “Rise Up”. Downright infectious the song a radiant joy. The warmth of the piece is undeniable just as its glistening melody unforgettable. By opting for such a rich, luxuriant sound Ronnie Allman Jr taps into a timeless sound. Quite beautiful the message…

RYAN ADAMS RELEASES SECOND TRACK FROM UPCOMING ALBUM ‘PRISONER’

Ryan Adams has released “To Be Without You,” the second track to be made available from his eagerly awaited new album Prisoner out February 17 via Pax-Am/Blue Note and available for pre-order at http://ryanadams.lnk.to/Prisoner. Today at instagram.com/misterryanadams, Adams unveiled a peek at the one of a kind 7-inch of “To Be Without You” recorded directly…

KENNEY POLSON VIDEO “BABYDOLL”

Kenney Polson started playing saxophone while attending public school in California. He began performing professionally at an early age. He has performed and visited over 50 countries. His fluent musical styles include jazz, Latin, classical, new age, rhythm & blues, funk, and gospel. On top of being a gifted performer, he is also a devoted…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 23, 2016

KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD Reveal “Nuclear Fusion” Melbourne’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has released “Nuclear Fusion”, the second track to be revealed from their upcoming album Flying Microtonal Banana. The band’s first LP of 2017, Flying Microtonal Banana will be released on February 24th. The Melbourne-based band plans to release five…

WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME AN AUTHOR?

Are you unhappy with your current profession? If this is the case, you are certainly not alone. There are many people around the world who get out of bed every day and go to jobs that they can’t stand. You deserve a better life than this. You owe it to yourself to find a career…

StonerPop

Maudie Michelle and Jimmie Maneuva, otherwise known as StonerPop, are an electro pop duo hailing from the Deep South whose five song debut EP has its own unique take on electronica utterly distinct from similar works in this vein. The duo eschew any overt experimentation in favor of a musical approach that challenges tweaks listener’s…

SINGERS SWOON FOR WENDIGO TEA CO.

“This tea we feel is phenomenal because it is wildly powerful yet delicious. It tastes of a deep natural sweetness, citrus, and a fierce kick of spicy ginger and seems to truly help vocalists make it through more shows.” – Sky White (Founder of Wendigo Tea Co.) Wondering how your favorite singers manage to belt…

FENSTA “SCHOOL DROPOUT” VIDEO

A few weeks after unveilling a first live excerpt with the song “The Party Is Ending”, Swiss hip-hop/rock power-trio Fensta just debuted on YouTube its first official music video illustrating the single “School Dropout”, extracted from its upcoming full-length effort ‘APOCALIPSTICK’ coming out early 2017 through Cold Smoke Records (Das Röckt, Hey Satan!, Hubris., Lilium…

COKEGOAT VIDEO “THE BURNER”

The Chicago-based death doom misfits in COKEGOAT self-unleashed their Drugs And Animals full-length late last month digitally and on 180-gram 12″ vinyl. To commemorate its release, today the band is pleased to issue their video for “The Burner.” Directed by Chris Batte at Bracket Studios on their home turf of Chicago and produced by Will…

AP MUSIC A SOURCE FOR ARTISTS OF ALL GENRES AND STATUS

It is always a plus when you know what you want to do professionally at the age of 14. This was the case with Joe Vulpis, CEO of AP Music. At that young age along with his mother’s guidance knew that music would be his vehicle to success. The title of the company is actually…

AV SUPER SUNSHINE “STAR MAN” VIDEO

The character of AV Super Sunshine tells a riveting tale in the new single for “Star Man.” In it, he creates an “alien awakening” by freeing the mythical Area 51 alien, code named Gabriel, exposing to the world a long suppressed truth of life beyond our own planet. For those of you unfamiliar, take AV’s…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2016

OPTIMYSTIC – “MADD RUSH” FT. ONYX & JR Australian emcee OptiMystic presents his new video “Madd Rush” which features Onyx & JR. Shot down under in Australia , the hardcore track is lifted from his double album; “Day of the Guiding Light / Followed by the shadow”. OptiMystic has been manifesting dreams, making connections and…

Jesse Eplan – ‘Dreams’

The latest single from Jesse Eplan, “Dreams”, is the current culmination of a path the young artist has pursued since first discovering his talent and passion for music at the age of seven. The New York City native isn’t just a pretty face – he’s a multi-instrumentalist with the rare gift of perfect pitch and…

4 TYPES OF HEADPHONES FOR MUSIC LOVERS

When you enjoy listening to music, a great pair of headphones can make the difference in hearing the songs the way the artists intended them to be heard. There are many styles of headphones, and each type has its benefits and features. The best type of headphones for you will depend on your personal preferences.…

Go Time! – ‘VI’

The sixth release from Chicago’s Go Time! is their first release following the January 2015 unleashing of Ratsel. Many bands opting to unveil two massive collections of material in one year would likely experience some drop off in overall quality, but not this three piece. Led by singer/songwriter and lead guitarist Scott Niekelski, Go Time!…

5 QUESTIONS FEAT REV PETER UNGER

It has been a remarkable year for Rev Peter Unger and the music he creates. We got to catch up with him as he celebrates the holidays and looks ready for 2017. Where are we talking from today and how will you celebrate the holidays and New Years? As a Pastor I am busy preparing…

HOW TO MAKE YOUR NEXT GIG MORE SUCCESFUL

As a musician, you are going to have to learn how to play some killer shows. Without great shows, you are missing out on opportunities to generate more revenue for your band, and reach more fans. Being able to play top-notch shows will set you apart from other bands and give you a competitive edge…

JahkR – ‘Catharsis’

JahkR’s “Catharsis” is EDM at its absolute best. With a cinematic scope the beats positively slam. Everything feels large scale from the epic grandeur of the grooves to the giddy melodies that adorn each piece. The amount of energy that the album provides is downright delectable. By opting for such an approach JahkR provides a…

BASSETT VIDEO “GHOST HWY”

Culturally diverse, nomadic duo Bassett have always strayed from the beaten path. It is this chronic search for identity, peace and creative release that led them to the vast landscapes of the California desert which served as inspiration for their newest EP and video of the same name, Ghost Hwy. http://www.joshbassett.com/ Bassett consists of multi-instrumentalist,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 21, 2016

RICK ROSS DEFEATS TRADEMARK SUIT OVER MASTERMIND ALBUM It has been a year of successful turnovers for Grammy nominated recording artist and expanding entrepreneur, Rick Ross. The Maybach Music Group CEO and Universal Music Group won a Motion for Summary Judgment in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in a…

turn turQuoise – ‘StormBrides’

Sounding akin to a modern take on Nico’s regal performance, turn turnQuoise’s “StormBrides” is an elegant timeless collection. Over the course of the album turn turQuoise brings together elements of folk, classical, and pop together anchored by a loose jazzy structure. The beating heart of the album are the passionate vocals of VEra Joppig. Nearly…

FRANKLY CHANUKAH/FLAMIN’ FRANKS VIA KOSHERMOMS.COM and ABELES & HEYMANN

Abeles & Heymann and Koshermoms.com have gotten together to bring you some fun and delicious ideas for Chanukah this year. You can substitute regular Abeles & Heymann hot dogs with uncured hot dogs or their low fat and low sodium varieties. Here’s the edible menorah recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 PACKAGES OF Abeles & Heymann FRANKS*…

STRUNG: MUSIC INSPIRED JEWELRY BRAND TO BATTLE KIDS CANCER

Jenny Mann and Tim Barbour, the co-founders of Strung, a music inspired jewelry line made from authentic guitar strings, recently brought holiday joy to pediatric cancer patients at HackensackUMC’s Children’s Cancer Institute sitting with them bedside during their chemo treatments and making bracelets for them. “When we first started working on Strung over two years…

TIDELINES “WASTING” SINGLE

South East London girl-boy duo Tidelines unveil their exquisite video for single “Wasting”, directed by Drew McDonnell. “Wasting” is an intense and intoxicating look at a failing relationship, the track is expansive in its depth of emotion but comforting in its intimacy and alluring appeal. Tidelines have come to be known as leaders in the…

Bongo Boy Records – ‘Volume X’

Starting things off on a high-energy note is Esquille’s infectious dance anthem “Sweet Harmony Feat. Keisha Renee”. Esquille’s song deserves to be pumped up as loud as possible. A sense of pure celebratory spirit radiates from the piece. Tenderness defines the soulful work of Colette Kavanagh’s “Last Kiss”. Delivered with a passion the song unfolds…