Month: July 2017

4 Ways Musicians Can Ease Their Nerves before Performing

Even seasoned musicians may get nervous before performing. Whether you are at a new venue or playing a new set, you might have anxious nerves interfering with your line of thought. Consider these four ways of easing your nerves before a performance. Meditate or Pray If you are religious or spiritual, you could have a…

Yung Terra’s Beats Got to Be Dropped

Hip hop and rapper Yung Terra is an up and comer straight across the sea from the South East London terrain out in the U.K. Since getting his start with music at the start of such a young age, he’s been keeping busy all this time. Having release a few sources of material, as well…

Lariss “Dale Papi” Featuring K7

Lariss’ sultry music video for “Dale Papi” became an overnight viral sensation on YouTube around the world. Directed by Khaled Mokhtar, best known for his work with international hit artists including Alexandra Stan (“Cherry Pop”), Inna (“Be My Lover”), and Antonia (“Marabou”), the video introduced the world to Lariss and has generated more than fifty-five…

Black Horse Motel – ‘PARABLE’ EP

Black Horse Motel is a musical group from Philadelphia that bases its music on traditional folk. The band connects to audiences through its rich blend of country and rock music, stirring their souls with heart-wrenching harmonies. Parable is a culmination of the four years that have passed since the band’s last release, Red Summer Spirit.…

DJ Pebbles “Heart Away From You” Video

Hailing from Brisbane’s vibrant electronic scene, DJ Pebbles brings her sonic expertise to the states, moving to New York City. With both Beauty and Brains, she will take the big apple by storm – while attending NYU’s prestigious Tisch School for the Arts. Pebbles is the full package, a blonde beauty, amazing stage presence, and…

Jane N’ The Jungle New Video “Faded Stars”

Jordan White grew up with her now bandmate Brian Dellis, but the two come from wildly different musical backgrounds. White performed in choir then earned her degree in Musical Theater learning to write and perform original songs at coffeehouses around Hollywood. Dellis’s diverse lead guitar rifts, on the other hand, have been cultivated as member…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 6, 2017

Sheryl Crow Releases New Single – “Long Way Back” Sheryl Crow releases a new single – “Long Way Back” available via all digital partners from her critically acclaimed album Be Myself. Recently Crow appeared on NBC’s the Today Show in New York City where she performed the song live. Crow has been touring non-stop in…

Yung Terra and Atrap – ‘Back Roads’

Hip hop and rap music a pair like other notable pairs out there, oranges and apples, ketchup and mustard, peanut butter and jelly, they never leave one another. Hence why they are always together and why hip hop and rap has brought together the likes of Atrap and Yung Terra for his piece of work…

Elle Casazza

Where do I start with Elle Casazza, I can’t help but say that the music on her latest album, ‘Proof’ is evidence of a great release. These are all up-scale cuts with a lot of fantastic musicianship behind them. It should not go faceless in a world missing this quality of pop singing/songwriting, combined with…

Priscilla G Drops “Sunny California”

Bay area hip hop artist Priscilla G is back with another new track and visual “Sunny California.” Not only does the track slap but Priscilla G continues to deliver a consistent message – she’s got bars. In the West Coast inspired visual Priscilla takes it to the streets of the city. There’s much more in…

How Many Musicians Realize That Their Art is Intellectual Property?

When your music starts to get popular, intellectual property law could be a concern. Other people could try to copy your work without your permission. It is important to understand that your music, album covers and the words to your songs are intellectual property. Use these four tips to protect it. License Your Album and…

Hardwood Flooring Trends Of 2017

Hardwood floors can never go out of fashion. Thanks to technology, right now, we have a milieu of patterns, designs and stain qualities that make it impossible to tell authentic hardwood floors from engineered floors. With each passing day, hardwood floors are gaining more popularity in the USA. Flooring trends from the leading hardfloor flooring…

Once Around Saturn – ‘These Promises’ EP

Sung with great passion is the 80s inflection of Once Around Saturn’s “These Promises EP”. Over the course of the EP Once Around Saturn’s retro stylings with modern framing feels reminiscent of Neon Indian’s “VEGA INTL. Night School”. Rather elaborate the songs sprawl out in a dreamy swirl of synthesized sound. Keyboards glisten with a…

Billy Ray Deiz Loves Good Music

Billy Ray Deiz has got a style that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, and is downright easy to listen to. Over the span of his music career he has played with various artists, bands, and had his own works original and cover pieces be sorted out to the masses for all to hear.…

Billy Ray Deiz – ‘Angel from Montgomery’

Cover songs, we have all heard them before from a favorite artist or band we adore to one we have never heard of but later becomes that favorite act. What is it about cover versions that appeal so well to the ear no matter the act in question. Well it is the way the artist…

Billy Ray Deiz – ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’

What is it about cover versions of songs that get people so moved or shall we say excited? Maybe it is because it is a take on a classic version of a familiar tune except refreshed for a modern age by their favorite artist or band that it just ignites within them to enjoy it…

Fatal Blunders to Avoid When Writing A Personal Statement

Even though a personal statement is a great tool for enhancing your chances of securing a job or getting an admission in your dream college, the way you write it will determine whether it will achieve its goal or not. The best way to make your statement win the acceptance of the admissions board or…

The Burning Peppermints “Don’t Try To Lie To Me”

There are new bands and new music coming out of Birmingham, Alabama every day. From country rock to rap, “the Magic City” is a rising music scene. Whether is be Nerves Baddington, Future Elevators, or Shaheed & DJ Supreme, Birmingham is a scene worth championing. The Burning Peppermints are no exception, bringing the punk of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 5, 2017

Secret Colours Premiere “Save Me” via Chicago Deli Mag With Dream Dream Secret Colours continues to craft a sound that reaches far beyond the city limits of their hometown of Chicago, IL. After heading back to Dripping Springs, TX and recording their fourth full length LP at Dandy Sounds Studios with engineer/producer Dan Duzsynski, Dream…

Shelita Burke – ‘Penetrate (Part 2)’

EDM or electronic dance music is so highly popular it is hard to ignore it unless you really focus upon doing so that is. But for the likes of Shelita Burke, she has a new song called “Penetrate (Part 2)” her newest song turned single release. Which happens to be a sequel to the other…

Richard Lynch – ‘Cut and Paste’

Right off the bat, the lyrics that are first said within the track “Cut and Paste” by Richard Lynch are just priceless. The whole song and accompanying video for the track is just again truly priceless. The song is country rock based, so for those who are not accustomed to such a genre, this may…

1403 – ‘Tonight’

1403 was the namesake chosen out by the London new comer. This singer/song writer whose name is hidden behind this stage name that is 1403, has released a song turned video for a track called “Tonight”. The fairly new release came out not that long ago, has already made its rounds with its accompanying video…

Binx Single ‘Paradise’

Binx, also known by the title of her EP “The African Bee,” is an Avant-Garde pop musician/model from South Africa based in New York. Her song, “Radiohead” went to Number 1 on a South African radio chart and she has performed at the US Open, The South African Traditional Music Awards, The New York Marathon…

Hero Fisher “Sylvie” Video

Shot in the style of found footage movie making like The Blair Witch Project, the video for Hero Fisher’s new single ‘Sylvie’ is a beautifully eerie accompaniment to her tender and emotive songwriting. Together, the audio and visuals tell a spectral love story. Delicate plucked acoustic guitars morph into orchestral soundscapes rich and cinematic in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 3, 2017

Hear Guantanamo Baywatch’s new single, “Area 69” Suicide Squeeze Records is proud to release Desert Center on August 4th, 2017. The album is available on CD, digital formats, and a limited pressing of 2000 copies on amber-colored vinyl with a printed insert and download code. Dresden Dolls’ Brian Viglione’s New Scarlet Sails Brian and Olya…

Best Ear Buds For Android Smartphone in 2017

Listening to music is the most effective way to de-stress for many people irrespective of the genre of their choice and when it comes to listening to music especially if you want to relax it is better to have a pair of great ear buds which can give you an awesome and mind-blowing listening experience…

Neglecting to Play? What to Do with Your Unused Instruments

So many people play instruments. Likewise, life takes over, people lose interest, and they stop playing them eventually. Not everyone is in the hobby for a lifetime. If you’re one of those people and wondering what to do with your instrument, here are just a few ideas: 1. Donate It According to CBS Local, schools like…

Room Full of Strangers New Video “Modern Media”

Some call them punk, garage, even pop at times. So, it makes sense that that Room Full of Strangers have drawn diverse comparisons such as the songwriting approach of Mac Demarco and Jonathan Richman (Modern Lovers). Then on the other hand music journalists such as Jeffrey Morgan (biographer of Iggy and The Stooges) have compared…

Ashley J – ‘Trарреd’

It’ѕ a ѕtеаmу, ѕmоkу, and іnеѕсараblе nеw ѕіnglе саllеd “Trарреd”, by Aѕhlеу J. Whо has rеlеаѕеd іt through hеr оwn рrоduсtіоn іmрrіnt Bombshell Muѕіс, Inс. This trасk launching аn аll nеw сhарtеr fоr the рор аrtіѕt, аѕ ѕhе hаѕ аllоwеd hеrѕеlf to еmеrgе even furthеr аhеаd іntо her music саrееr wіth ѕuсh сарtіvаtіng muѕіс аnd…

WORDSMITH – ‘PERSPECTIVE JUKEBOX’

This rap artist isn’t what you would find all over the radio. His raps are not filled with drugs, sex, and foul language. His songs are substantial and about things most people deal with from time to time. The introduction of this playlist starts with the sound of footsteps. Then the sound of a coin…

Four Reasons to Attend a Music Festival this Year

There’s a sound in the air, calling you. Is that a pipe? No, it’s an organ. Maybe it’s a guitar? Actually, you know what it is? It’s a music festival. If you haven’t attended a music festival yet, now is the time to start. This is about an education in popular culture of the day.…