Employing almost fifty musicians to help realize his musical aims, singer/songwriter Cameron Blake’s second release Fear Not aspires to the same level of achievement as his previous album 2015’s Alone on the World Stage and surpasses it in many respects. No one can sanely accuse Blake of keeping his goals modest. The dozen songs included…
Month: November 2017
FXRRVST – ‘May XXVI’
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•We should, in these increasingly homogenized times, appreciate unique musical acts when they come along. Most are genre hybrids and Toronto’s FXRRVST (pronounced as forest) is no exception. The duo of Matthew Fuentes and Holly Forrest are close onstage and off and demonstrate a remarkably sympathetic musical point of view for a musical act that…
Michael Shynes – ‘Cold Day in Hell’
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•It’s refreshing to hear traditional sounds finding new expression in 2017 and showing continued relevancy. You have to measure relevancy by more than just sales and commercial standing. Relevancy means that this song, cloaked in a combination of guitar, steady percussion, and organ, speaks as directly to listeners as the combination did when it first…
Lose Body Fat in a Healthy Way: Intensive Workouts and Smart Diet
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•Ron Hamrick – ‘I Saw the Sign’
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•Sung with such tenderness, Ron Hamrick’s “I Saw the Sign” has a perfect autumnal quality to it. The intimate approach works well as Ron Hamrick keeps things to the absolute essentials. With only a synthesizer, piano, and guitar leading the way, the arrangement has a warmth to it. By far the true highlight comes from…
WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 18-19, 2017
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•NEW MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE Chris Cornell’s Original Song “THE PROMISE” Pioneering recording artist Chris Cornell, who sadly passed away in May, wrote the title song for the film, The Promise, the first major film about the Armenian Genocide. The song and its video compellingly weave the Genocide with humanitarian crises of today. The song focuses…
Pro Tips That Will Guarantee Fast Fat Loss – Get Quick Results With Fat Burners!
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•Everyone wants to lose fat and fat loss, but we must all try to losing fat as early and efficiently as possible. In this article, we present the best methods which women can use to burning fat quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to soon become a fat burning machine by following these techniques…
MIKE GEEZYY OF SAVAGE LIFE NEW SINGLE ‘CLICK CLACK’
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•Michael Gray was born August 22, 1976 in Jackson, Mississippi. In the year of 1984 at the age of 9 years old, Michael started playing around free-styling like in his grandma’s backyard. When he was attending Bradley Elementary School he was only focused on his education. In 1994 Michael Gray turned 16 years old &…
Why and How Solar Eclipses Happen
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•Pop Plans for JES to “Get Me Through the Night”
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•There are few dance music vocalists as prolific as JES, whose mesmerizing voice has redefined the electronic dance music landscape with instantly recognizable classics like Motorcycle’s “As the Rush Comes,” the Grammy Nominated “Hold On” and the critically acclaimed “Everything” with the legendary Tiesto. Joining the company of artists like Ellie Goulding, Paloma Faith, Zara…
Music Media Marketing Today
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•In many ways, it’s never been a better time to be a musician. Indeed, more and more artists aren’t necessarily seeking a mainstream record label, either, but going it alone. This move has in no small part been prompted by the music industry’s decision to go from downloading capabilities on iTunes to streaming over Spotify,…
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: “THE WAY YOU USED TO DO” VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
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•After previously being available exclusively through Apple Music, Queens Of The Stone Age have unleashed the wickedly entertaining video for “The Way You Used To Do” for all to see. Written by Joshua Homme, directed by Jonas Akerlund and produced by Serial Pictures, “The Way You Used To Do” features a dance-fueled Satanic fever dream…
Bedroom Decoration Ideas for The Modern Home Owner
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•Home decor is not just about wallpaper, drapes, flooring, and paint. It is also about smaller pieces of furniture that steal the limelight every time you turn the light on or pull the curtains back. It is about the little details that define each room and add oodles of comfort to functionality. Your bedroom is…
Larry Kolker – ‘Dog Year’
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•Sung with great soul, Larry Kolker offers a refreshing additional to the great singer-songwriter tradition with the powerful “Dog Year”. With a great ear for melody the arrangements feel positively energetic. Attention to detail means that these narratives feel akin to seeing a glimpse of a life being lived to the absolute fullest. Instrumentally rich…
Hunter DeBlanc – ‘Back 4 More’
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•Hunter deBlanc’s “Back 4 More” offers a triumphant optimism, one that revels in its pop perfection, with hooks aplenty and a fiery spirit. With a strong adherence to a neon-hued electro approach, the way the song builds up feels majestic. Layer upon layer comes into the mix giving the entire track a kaleidoscopic vibe. Easily…
Ravenscroft – “The Chase” + “My Dearest One”
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•Ravenscroft nicely embody all the best of hard rock. Volume deserves to be blasted to the absolute maximum for they opt for a physical kind of sound. The riffs are heavy, the rhythms rush through, and the vocals rise above the maddening din. While hard rock nicely anchors their style they also veer into elements…
Rev Peter Unger – ‘Requiem for a Weary Soul’
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•Rev Peter Unger’s reassuring “Requiem for a Weary Soul” offers a kind of graceful salvation. Exploring the concept of faith, Rev Peter Unger incorporates a fine knack for storytelling with these miniature vignettes. Throughout the piece the way everything twists and turns gives it a timeless, classic quality. Guitar work features a perfect mixture of…
New Video By Kristy Chmura “Nothing’s Right”
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•Given how gorgeous the instrument sounds, and how spectacular it looks onstage and on camera, it’s surprising that there aren’t many harpists in contemporary pop music. Yet there are a few talented artists who demonstrate, incontrovertibly, that it’s possible to apply the grace and beauty of the classical harp to modern rock. Kristy Chmura is…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2017
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•SIDDHI KID Releases Drops His Newest Single Today With the newest single, SIDDHI KID peers into the duality between man’s emotions and primal urges that define our very nature. Perceivably human, but not so far from animalistic. Conjuring a wild and free infectious dance groove, Siddhi Kid delves into the deepest recesses of our mind…
Serena Foster New Single “Show Me The Way”
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•Effortlessly blending Serena’s vocals with live instrumentation and a beat that immediately pulls you in, “Show Me The Way” is an uplifting track, breaking the chains of conformity and pursuing one’s own happiness. Serena Foster effortlessly syncopates the nuances of the lyrics throughout the track, bringing an element of some of the best elements of…
STEFFLON DON feat. SKEPTA – ‘DING-A-LING’
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•Following the massive success of her debut single ‘Hurtin’ Me’ and a show-stopping performance to open this year’s MTV EMA Awards, STEFFLON DON continues her rise as one of the UK’s most versatile and exciting new talents with the release of new track ‘Ding-A-Ling’ featuring grime superstar Skepta. The track is out via Steff’s own…
Tips to Help You Choose the Best Fencing Company
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•MEET HEAVY BELL
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•Vivid and emotionally charged, the 1945 novel By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept explores author Elizabeth Smart’s incendiary love affair with British poet George Barker. A book bought and burned by the author’s mother, The Guardian describes By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept as “like Madame Bovary blasted by…
KWAYE shares new song “Lost In My Boots”
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•KWAYE has released his latest song “Lost In My Boots”, out now via Mind of a Genius. The track hauntingly encapsulates relationship woes and acknowledges the pain you and your partner might go through. In KWAYE’s own words, “‘Lost in My Boots’ came to me at point where I was losing faith in my relationship,…
Keeva Debut Single ‘Whiskey’
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•Startling new talent Keeva today shares her first release since signing to Downtown Publishing. Entitled Whiskey, the single was recorded at Niles City Sound, the Fort Worth, Texas studio founded by Josh Block, Austin Jenkins and Chris Vivion. Collectively, they are best known as the production team behind Leon Bridges’ breakout debut album Coming Home.…
Jarami Unveil Spellbinding Video For ‘Hear This’
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•Today sees exciting Swedish production duo Jarami unveil the video for new single ‘Hear This’, the first track to be released from their hotly anticipated forthcoming ‘Sketches II’ EP. The spellbinding visuals for ‘Hear This’ have a slightly supernatural feel, featuring a number of young dancers displaying a slick choreography routine – you can watch…
Kimié Miner Releases ‘Electrify Me’ Official Lyric Video
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•Singer-songwriter Kimié (pronounced Kim-mi-Yay) Miner manages to create an inimitable musical style that dresses the listener in a flowing _mu’umu’u_ on a cool beach, easily mistaken for paradise. Growing up on an island surrounded by the ocean was a formative experience for Kimié, and an experience that can be distinctly heard through her work. Her…
These Are 5 Most Powerful Lasers In The World
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•Technology has advanced over the years so far that we now have drones turning into potential vehicles, while we’re also developing AI to the point where the first robot was given a citizenship of a certain country. It’s the same for lasers, which are quickly moving from something that we watched in SF movies to…
Rich Chigga Releases Video “Glow Like Dat”
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•It doesn’t happen often. But every now and then, an independent artist makes a song and a video undeniable enough to become an international sensation. Rich Chigga shook the music world in 2016 with “Dat $tick,” a trap rap and searing video that opened eyes and ears on both sides of the Pacific — and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2017
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•The Poodles – New video out today The Poodles are back with “It’s no good”, the second single from the coming album “PRISMA”, in virtual and physical stores early 2018! “We took on the challenge to do our version of an iconic song from a different genre”, says lead singer Jakob Samuel. “Depeche Mode is…
6 Reasons Why People Should Consider Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
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•Cosmetic dentists are trained and experienced in improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth, and smile. Cosmetic dentistry involves all types of dental procedures that are meant to enhance your appearance. Even though cosmetic dental techniques are used to enhance position, alignment, size, and shape of the teeth, they are also crucial in optimizing oral…
Sarah Ragdale – “Whimsical Romance”
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•Sarah Ragdale offers a timeless narrative of the ups and downs of relationships with the spirited swing of “Whimsical Romance”. Neatly drawing from ragtime, jazz pop, and the big band era everything feels perfectly balanced. Impassioned vocals tie all of this together, with Sarah Ragdale’s fiery delivery working wonders. Arrangements possess an incredible level of…
The Best Apple and Android Phones of 2017
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•Time to round up the best-rated smartphones of 2017, both for Android and Apple. Whether you’re an Apple fan or have been using an Android for years there’s likely a phone here that will make you happy and represents all the latest and greatest from some of the top manufacturers. iPhone X Celebrating the 10-year…
Les Fradkin – ‘The Les Fradkin Story…Then and …Now! Artist Kit’ (+)
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•I’m no stranger to Les Fradkin as I have been lucky enough to work with this extraordinarily talented singer/songwriter/composer/producer on numerous occasions. Not to mention, Les is a masterful guitarist and MIDI guitar innovator taking the instruments and technology to a whole new stratosphere. So, it’s safe to say I am a certified Les Fradkin…
DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL RETURNS WITH NEW LP “CROOKED SHADOWS”
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•Dashboard Confessional has announced details of their long awaited new album, Crooked Shadows, to be released February 9th on Fueled By Ramen (album art / track listing attached). Crooked Shadows marks Dashboard Confessional’s first new album in over eight years and features the lead track “We Fight,” streaming today on Fueled By Ramen’s Official YouTube…
The Role of TV in the 2017 Home Entertainment Landscape
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•Entertainment options like Netflix are starting to produce some commanding original content, and their competitor networks are fighting to match or beat them. But with all of the action in this modern digital turf war, the role of the traditional television still reigns supreme in the American household. If you don’t think that TV still…
Six Reasons People Should Consider Massage Therapy Sessions
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•Massage therapy is one of the best things that you can do to boost your health and physical well-being. A massage session is a great, relaxing treat for yourself and it will also benefit your health. This is the most effective, natural and safe method of treating physical and mental ailments that affect your body.…
Cheap Mechanical Keyboard – Top 10 Picks & Buying Tips
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•Sarantos – ‘You Should Be With Me (Not Him)’
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•Sarantos sings straight from the heart on the passionate love ballad “You Should Be With Me (Not Him)”. With a stripped-down, intimate approach Sarantos at times feels akin to be right there, watching his loved one from far away. The tenderness of his vocals depicts a mournful yearning, for a serious relationship with a special…
Stone Temple Pilots Announce New Lead Singer + Release New Single “Meadow”
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•At a private show last night in Los Angeles, Stone Temple Pilots made its triumphant return to the stage at the Troubadour where the Grammy®-winning group welcomed Jeff Gutt as their new lead singer. Gutt (pronounced goot) is a veteran of the Detroit music scene and has spent the last year writing and recording with…