South Dakota native Andriana Lehr moves the goalposts with her second album Artifacts. Influenced by songwriters as diverse as Brandi Carlisle and Conor Oberst, the ten songs on her sophomore release represent a significant leap forward in her skills as a singer, composer, and lyricist while retaining the spark of inspiration lighting up her debut.…
Month: January 2017
Brooks Maguire – ‘Comeback King’
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•Brooks Maguire’s fourth full length album, Comeback King, follows up on his first Nashville recording for A.C.T. Music, 2014’s The Road I Never Chose. The Maui-based musician, singer, and songwriter recently won Radio Airplay/Jango.com’s Grand Prize for their 2016 Holiday Song context and originally hails from the Gulf Coast area. Strains of gospel, rock, country,…
January 2017 Skope Radio / Kiwi6 Plays Contest
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•THE NUDE PARTY VIDEO FOR ‘WATER ON MARS’
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•The Nude Party congealed as one unit in the southern mountain town of Boone, NC in 2013 and gained their namesake very literally. Bonded by isolation, house party debauchery, a religion based on pushing the limits of bad taste, and a precocious predisposition towards the Kinks, the Animals and the Velvets, they have burgeoned into…
THE SHINS NEW ALBUM ‘HEARTWORMS’ OUT MARCH 10 + “NAME FOR YOU”
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•Following their warmly received Halloween gift to fans in the form of “Dead Alive”, The Shins are pleased to announce the release of their fifth studio album, Heartworms. The album will be released on March 10th via Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records. In contrast to 2012’s Port of Morrow, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top…
TOKYO CALLING: BABYMETAL. What?! (Part I)
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•Maple flavored sausages. There it is. Took me some Inception-level digging to uncover it, but there’s the answer. As a Canadian, this seemingly disparate combination of flavors holds a near-reverential status. Keep your truffles, your caviar, your 5000yen melons–who needs ’em? And while were going down this road, order me a Hawaiian pizza with extra…
5 QUESTIONS FEAT COOPER PHILLIP
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•A Cunning Man – EP ‘Practical Applications Of Theurgy’
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•Sung with pure passion is the emotionally moving metal of A Cunning Man’s “Practical Applications of Theurgy”. Everything simply works from the gorgeous mixture of classical, metal, and folk into a satisfying whole. By far the highlight of the collection are the highly articulate, poetic lyricism that adorns each of the pieces. Arrangements are immaculate…
MAY FALL “SAME CODE” VIDEO
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•Israeli artist May Fall sees the world beyond just the presumptive patterns and expectations of society around him. Sure, he dutifully fulfills society’s expectations by occupying his designated position in humanity’s food-chain. Not content to just be another nameless face in the crowd, he has turned to music as his chosen method to relieve his…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 5, 2017
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•Governors Ball Music Festival Announces 2017 Lineup Founders Entertainment is proud to announce the lineup for the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival. The seventh annual edition of New York City’s very own homegrown fest will take place from Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th on beautiful Randall’s Island Park. Featuring performances from Tool (the…
STOLI IS ‘STILL COOKIN’ IN 2017 WITH RUSS STILL AND THE MOONSHINERS
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•KALAHYSTERI “RIVER” SINGLE
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•“Storms make trees take deeper roots” said Dolly Parton. Kalahysteri learned Dolly’s lesson: with their feet on the ground and their eyes looking ahead, Kalahysteri crafted 10 new songs, travelling into a parallel universe leading the listener to the core of popular music. Kalahysteri songs are naked and raw, thriving and intriguing, deep and dreamy.…
MERIDIAN INCIDENT “YELLOW WINGS” VIDEO
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•Meridian Incident is an intriguing progressive rock group from Minneapolis with an eye towards creating music that reverberates below the surface. With an impressive knack for combining compositional and technical artistry, they’re akin to artists such as A Perfect Circle, Tool, Porcupine Tree, and even a touch of Pink Floyd who straddle the line between…
5 QUESTIONS FEAT RICHARD LYNCH
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•5 Things You Should Know About Your Personal Loan
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•Most household owners today are struggling to pay their bills as the tough economic times continue biting. While prudent financial management can help you live comfortably, there are times you need extra money to fill in a cash shortfall. For instance, if your house needs renovations, you require a lump sum for the project. This…
Storage Ideas for That Concert Poster You Just Bought
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•DAMI VIDEO “J’s”
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•‘HOW WE DO’ JOSH SALLEE
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•Introspective but bombastically spoken, Josh Sallee establishes himself as an influencer in 2017 hip hop with his new video + single, “How We Do,” ft. Jedidiah, out now on YouTube. Bridging singing and rapping, Josh and Jedi tear up a Goodboy-produced beat, set to a stark visual directed by Josh and Logan Meis. A must-see…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 4, 2017
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•Vitne Unveil ‘Make Believe’ Single Details, Video Teaser Norway rocker VITNE will release his brand new single “Make Believe” featuring the b-side song “Lost & Found”, worldwide on January 17, 2017. The title track showcases Vitne’s ability to hook the listener almost immediately with irresistible melodies and strong vocals, developing into an introspective, atmospheric hard…
Savannah Philyaw – ‘Love Remains’
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•Sung with true gentleness is Savannah Philyaw’s tender love ballad “Love Remains”. With a delicate arrangement, the way the song unfolds gives it an earnest, intimate spirit. By opting for such a soft-spoken approach the lyrics carry great power. The unifying moment of the track is Savannah Philyaw’s articulate storytelling, one which serves as the…
Chris Murphy – ‘The Tinker’s Dream’
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•2016 has been an insanely productive year for musician, songwriter, and singer Chris Murphy. He released two full length studio albums between May and August and now follows those substantial efforts up with his third full length album in nine months. It is natural to assume that Murphy’s latest release might be the weakest of…
THE GOSPEL YOUTH NEW VIDEO “THE MILES WE ARE APART”
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•The Gospel Youth has signed with Rise/Velocity Records and will be going into the studio with producer Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Twin Atlantic) in February/March, with plans to release a new album later this year. The pop rock band from England’s South Coast, will be touring the UK with Seaway and WSTR…
BUZZANGLE MUSIC 2016 USA REPORT
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•We at BuzzAngle Music are proud to release our first-ever yearly report, on 2016 U.S. music consumption. 2016 was another successful year in music, with overall consumption rising 4.2% over 2015, marking the second year in a row with solid growth. The continued explosion of audio stream consumption, which increased 82.6% to 250B streams, fueled…
JOHN VINCENT CURRY VIDEO “STILL THE SAME”
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•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…
GUNFIGHT PUTS HIS NEW 8 TRACK ‘ROUSE E.P.’ UP FOR FREE DOWNLOAD
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•Since releasing ‘Forsaken’ and ‘Sick Like Me’ in 2016 its been a journey for upcoming artist GunFight. With no signs of slowing down he gears up for his first EP release of the new year titled ‘Rouse.’ Featuring 8 tracks that represent his signature sound which consist of heavy bass, electric guitar synths, massive stadium…
WHY HOME & ROOF REPAIRS ARE ESSENTIAL
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•If you are planning to make some changes around your home, the good news is that home repairs can go a long way towards making your home more comfortable and efficient. Regardless of how minor or major the repairs may be any improvement you make will enable you to enjoy a living environment that you…
ANANA KAYE VIDEO “CAROLINA”
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•With the previous video for “Ain’t Dead Yet,” the stellar duo of Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel presented us with a black and white, retro-inspired video video pulled straight from the silent film era. For their newest offering, “Carolina,” they’ve flipped the script and saturated the screen with a full palette of colors and emotions.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 3, 2017
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•Day Of The Doors To Be Proclaimed In Los Angeles On January 4 For Band’s 50th Anniversary 50 years to the day of the release of their debut album, January 4 will be proclaimed “Day Of The Doors” in the city of Los Angeles. The proclamation will be made Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin…
5 QUESTIONS FEAT TYLER COLT
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•So we are kicking off 2017 with Tyler Colt. Tyler had an amazing 2016 and we see nothing stopping this talented & ambitious artist. Lets see what’s up with Tyler Colt! Where are we talking from today and how will you celebrate the holidays and New Years? Nothing too extravagant, I’ve volunteered with MOC (…
Brad Absher & Swamp Royale – ‘Lucky Dog’
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•Little Diamonds – ‘New Orleans Bound’
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•The sophomore album New Orleans Bound from Minnesota born Americana singer/songwriter Little Diamonds is a twelve song collection highlighting the young performer’s facility with a variety of traditional forms and his capacity for lyrical invention. He wears his influences without any ambiguity, but Little Diamonds possesses enough artistic wherewithal that he’s able to filter those…
Trey Connor – ‘While Everything Is Now’
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•Detroit born and bred singer, songwriter, and guitarist Trey Connor began performing publicly at the age of thirteen and debuted with the band Bulletproof Snow in 2012. The outfit won numerous local competitions before Connor, in 2015, was among the one hundred or so singers chosen from over forty thousand auditions for the popular network…