Month: May 2017

Jaylon Ashaun Video “Settle”

“I love the creative process. Coming up with a concept and then seeing people relate and be impacted by that idea is fascinating to me,” says 22-year-old Jaylon Ashaun, an R&B/Pop artist paving his own way to success. Having discovered his voice growing up in Houston, TX, he started out his progression as an artist…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 11, 2017

Mielo Unveils His Third Original Featuring Danél “All We’ve Lost” Chicago-based artist Mielo is celebrating the two year anniversary of the release of his top-charting debut single “Surreal” with his third original. Available now to stream and purchase, “All We’ve Lost” featuring vocalist Danél, is a heartfelt piece driven by an uplifting melody. The single…

How to Throw a Party Your Guests Will Love

Everybody loves parties, right? Wrong. Everybody loves awesome parties. Nobody likes a lame one, where people awkwardly stand around waiting for the perfect opportunity to bail. Planning and throwing a killer party is somewhat of an art form. It may seem easy to pull off, but it can actually be pretty tricky. The key to…

Helen Shanahan New Single ‘Camouflaged’

Helen Shanahan has today announced her her single and video Camouflaged (out April 28), the perfect follow up to previous single I Only Hide, expressing curiousity as to who she would be without the burden of anxiety. Camouflaged is another taste of Helen’s new album Every Little Sting – a versatile, considered and skillful collection…

Album Promo: How to Prepare Your Band for a Cross Country Tour

Going on a cross country tour with your band could be your dream come true. While it might seem exciting, the nitty-gritty details of the tour could be complicated. Keep these four tips in mind as you prepare your band for a cross-country tour. Packing the Essentials While it is a given that you will…

Leah Capelle – ‘Joshua’

Leah Capelle’s music style hits you like a ton of bricks, when first listening to her music you assume oh another country artist that’s up-and-coming. But yet her genre choices are not of country but of alternative meets rock and pop instead. But yet her music still resembles that of the country music aspect so…

Alex Cuba Video “Lágrimas del Que Llora” feat. Josemi Carmona

Latin, Soul, Folk, Rock singer and songwriter, Alex Cuba is the artist who has brought “Are You,” “No Esperes Más,” and “Sarah” to our immediate attention and his newest effort, “Lágrimas del Que Llora feat Josemi Carmona,” is no exception to his brilliance. This single and video is part of Alex Cuba’s newest release, available…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2017

Metro Riders share claustrophobic “Tension On the Train” It’s 4 AM in the city. 2017. Or is it 1987? It’s 2024. Who really knows these days? Ski masked graffiti writers calmly throw their tags up in the streets, railcars and train station platforms of Europe’s capital cities. Berlin. Paris. Rome. Stockholm. Trouble lurks around every…

The Foxfires – ‘Reawakening’

The Foxfires deliver a spellbinding, summery sound on the garage surf rock hybrid of “Reawakening”. With a neat nod to the past while forging new paths, there is something so welcoming about the sound. Guitar work is fantastic with nimble work gracing much of the album. Possessing a strong sense of optimism, the songs are…

That One Eyed Kid – ‘Crash and Burn’

Crash and Burn is the third EP release from That One Eyed Kid, Boston based singer/songwriter Josh Friedman’s personal “band” project, and it’s apparent he doesn’t feel restricted by an EP’s relatively limited scope. The opposite is true. Friedman, instead, seems emboldened to get as many of his best ideas worked into the five songs…

FROM JAZZ TO POP INTERNATIONAL SINGER AN ACT TO FOLLOW

It is no surprise that more and more talent from overseas are beginning to make America their home to spread their wings. Feifei Yang is a pure example of transplanted talent. A native of China she was raised on the ridged upbringing of respectability and honor. She not only brought that mindset to America but…

ESP EVOLUTION – ‘OD & CAPRI’

ESP EVOLUTION delivers a commanding sound with the infinitely poppy style of “OD & CAPRI”. Throughout the song, they reveal a true knack for storytelling, one that fully reveals their defiant spirit. Anchoring all of this is a powerful beat helping to move the sound forward further into the distance. Grooves are downright addictive for…

Saint Blasphemer – ‘Theotokos’

With “Theotokos” Saint Blasphemer delve deep into grunge’s inner spirit. Throughout “Theotokos” Saint Blasphemer show off their impressive chops nicely matching the anxiety and energy that pours out of the pieces. Lyrically the songs work through a vast deal of difficulties that life inevitably forces people to confront. Full of passion the way the song…

Riley Smith New Single “I’m on Fire”

Riley Smith vocals and songwriting stunningly blend country rock, hard-hitting soulful Americana and modern pop for a sound rarely found in music today. No secret to those familiar with his lead role on the popular TV show “Nashville”, Smith’s gritty, yet smooth, singing voice and charismatic presence have built him a career on stage and…

Juice Yung’n New Video “Aayy”

Florida hip-hop is a world of its own: it’s got its own steamy, distinctive sound, its own cast of indelible, magnetic characters, its own attitude and stance, and its own musical and lyrical vocabulary. It doesn’t beg to be ratified by the musical mainstream. But whenever outsiders stop and listen to what’s going on in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 9, 2017

Israel’s first American-Palestinian winner of The Voice reveals ‘Can’t Keep Falling’ Every so often an artist comes along and changes the way you think about the world. In 2013 American-Palestinian Lina soared to victory on the second season of The Voice of Israel, prompting a response from the international press. Having lived in Israel from…

Gar Francis – ‘Step X Step’

Where to begin when it comes to an artist like Gar Francis. He goes back, way back when to being born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey for one. For another, as a child, his earliest memories came from getting out of the house, with his father every Sunday, listening to music, such as Chairman…

Kathryn Shipley – ‘Shine Your Love’

Gar Francis was just mentioned in regards to his own piece of work “Step X Step”. But as mentioned there he is a song writer of sorts, so of course his works would travel guiding and helping other artists, such as Kathryn Shipley. Gar Francis writing her latest and newest track called “Shine Your Love”.…

Blind Lemon Pledge– ‘Backwoods Glance’

James Byfield, perhaps better known by his stage persona, “Blind Lemon Pledge”, is a multi-instrumentalist and blues singer based in San Francisco, California. Upon retiring from his career as a successful graphic designer and creative producer in 2008, Byfield set out to perform music and has since achieved a respectable amount of praise from critics,…

Bob Pepek – ‘Pratfalls and Curtain Calls’

Bob Pepek performs with such passionate on the pop perfection of “Pratfalls and Curtain Calls”. Such heart and soul runs through these moving, emotive piece. By choosing such an approach Bob Pepek delivers thoughtful, highly articulate lyricism that guides the entirety of the album. Intricate arrangements further emphasize the exploratory temperament that defines Bob Pepek’s…

Premiere: Chris Wills Q&A + New Single “Nowhere To Go”

Hard work and hard luck are not necessarily paradoxical and both often play a major role in eventually achieving a goal. Determining what that goal actually looks like – and mapping out a plan of action to get there – is often an arduous process of swings and misses, or in musical terms, striking the…

Cranford Hollow – ‘And You, Brutus’

The almighty south, where the marshes, lakes, plants, and all things green grow far and wide, that it’s surrounded by plantations, forts, and more so then you would expect the south to dish out. What does this all mean really, well from the depths of the state that is South Carolina. Explosive southern rockers Cranford…

Electric 5 New Video “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley cover)

Rising like a phoenix out of The Windy City, Electric 5 is a freshly formed, classical crossover electric string quintet that performs unique and enchanting choreographed string renditions of some of the greatest Rock and Pop successes of all time. Through their highly innovative arrangements and masterful musicianship, Electric 5 is able to recreate the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 8, 2017

The Savage Radley Offers an Authentic Glimpse into Southern Life on ‘Kudzu’ The American South and its stomps andhttps://glidemagazine.com/183985/video-premiere-savage-radley-rock-ramble-across-south-gone/ twangs have heavily influenced The Savage Radley’s music, but one thing is certain: this is not throwback country. Produced by Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle, Caitlin Rose, Andrew Combs), the band’s Delta-infused sound mixes classic Southern…

Six Degrees Of Collaborations

Musical artists often collaborate to create different blends of styles and sounds. Some of the best recordings have been produced when one artist borrows another artists work. A previously recorded song can be rerecorded or even just played alongside of a new recording in a unique way. Fans also like to see their favorite performers…

GaBso – ‘Made Me Wanna Change My Name’

GaBso represents the best of R&B, EDM, and pop with the passionate performance of “Made Me Wanna Change My Name”. His emotive voices rest at the center of the sound. Beats are crafted with care, crisp and nimble. Melodies waft throughout the collection, neatly combining their pop leanings with an EDM level of power. Lyrics…

Reasons Why You May Need To Apply For Loans

Loans can provide a cost-effective, fast and easy way to access financing. Loans such as personal loans of varying amounts are used to cater for different needs and goals. There are a number of reasons why you may need to seek funding through a loan. Car Loans Cars are known for being costly purchases and…

Bradford Loomis – ‘Bravery & the Bell’

Northwestern native Bradford Loomis’ third album, Bravery & the Bell, is wrenched from difficult circumstances. The recent knowledge of his father’s diagnosis with Early Onset Alzheimer’s spurred Loomis to reflections about what past generations bestow upon us and our responsibilities to such inheritances. This is not a love letter in musical form directed at an…

Souleye – ‘Hip Hop Medicine’

Souleye’s musical career began in the trunk of a car. The rapper, hip-hop artist and songwriter was on his way to a party in pastoral New England hill country in a car so laden down with his friends that he and another teen hopped in the trunk. The year was 1996, and Souleye was still…

Kita Alexander Returns with Heartfelt “Hotel” EP

Kita Alexander has today released her sophomore EP, Hotel, which is out now through Atlantic Records. The EP comes off the back of last year’s Like You Want EP, which has garnered mass critical acclaim and been streamed by fans all over the world in excess of 25 million times. With influences ranging from Stevie…

Sacred Oath Release New Lyric Video

New song/lyric video from Connecticut-based underground metal legends, Sacred Oath. The song, “Twelve Bells”, is the title track from their new album, the band’s 10th, which comes out next Friday, May 12th. Sacred Oath has been crafting their particular brand of US metal since 1985. Their debut album “A Crystal Vision” (1988) is widely regarded…

Roc Nation’s Dorothy Releases New Single “Down to the Bottom”

Today, DOROTHY releases their newest single “Down to the Bottom,” a stomp-worthy, hard-rock anthem dripping with soul and attitude. Co-written by Dorothy Martin, Mark Jackson, Ian Scott and the legendary Linda Perry (Adele, Alicia Keys, Cristina Aguilera), the track’s lyrics and production combined with front-woman Dorothy Martin’s powerhouse vocals are nothing short of adrenaline-inducing. “Working…

Peg Parnevik Single “Don’t Tell Ma”

Pop sensation Peg Parnevik catapulted into the Swedish music business in early spring 2016, and practically overnight. A year later, the young and promising Peg has a roster full of achievements including her debut single “Ain’t No Saint” (23 million streams), a Swedish-Grammy nomination, as well as an extensive national tour last summer. Peg was…

David D’Angelo Video “Jade”

David D’Angelo is an immensely gifted young producer and multi-instrumentalist who crafts a unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, funk, and jazz into his sonic creations. “Jade” is the perfect example of this inimitable sound. Listening to it will have you wishing you were on an exotic island somewhere far, far away basking in the sun…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 5, 2017

Pop, Techno + Sci-Fi= Foreverandever<3 feat Summer Heart What do you get when you fuse an eclectic blend of pop, techno and sci-fi influences with a lot of “walking late at night in the center of Stockholm”? A foreverandever<3 EP, apparently. With praise from the likes of Musikguiden I P3, Ja Ja Ja Music, Nordik…

Angus Crowne and the Family Jewels – ‘Shag Rug’

A surreal sound sets on Angus Crowne and the Family Jewels’ otherworldly stylistic tour de force of “Shag Rug”. Throughout the album, the only constant is the poetic storytelling of Angus Crowne and his reassuring vocals. Beyond that everything else is fair game. Songs shift wildly going from ukulele-inspired punk to psychedelic twee. Strangely inviting…

Chey – ‘She’s Got You’

Whenever an artist or band goes to the length of releasing a song, in various ways it could work in their favor or it could not. In the case of an artist by the name of Chey with her latest and newest song turned single “She’s Got You”. She has taken this song and released…