Month: March 2018

Ashley J – “Satisfied EP”

”Satisfied EP”, the latest music album of Ashley J shows her remarkable evolution from a budding talented recording artist to a magnificent and proficient Pop singer. There is no doubt that Ashley understands that her musical presentation must be mesmeric to leave the audience with awe and surprise. But, in ”Satisfied EP”, has an underneath…

Steve Gadd Band – Self Titled

The Steve Gadd band, headlined by the legendary drummer, is out with their fourth self-titled album on March 23rd. An eclectic collection of jazz songs that showcase each member’s individual taste and talents, it is certainly a pleasure to listen to. Playing with Gadd are Walt Fowler (trumpet and flugelhorn), Jimmy Johnson (bass), Michael Landau…

Conceptz (feat. Cassidy) – ‘Fall’

The brother-duo of Conceptz has a number of release, conventional and otherwise, in their growing discography and their latest single “Fall” qualifies as their most potent release yet. They’ve definitely paid their dues in the hip hop world and worked their way up from obscure novices to rubbing creative elbows with some of the genre’s…

Madam West – ‘Warm Bodies’

Madam West began its artistic life as a synth pop duo but has since evolved into a quintet who blends soul, folk, pop, and alternative rock influences into an appealing, substantive mix. The project has aimed to bring a wholly different, highly stylized sound to bear since its genesis in a Bushwick basement and the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2018 – EARLY EDITION

ABJECTION RITUAL: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Body Of Filth” As Malignant Records prepares for the early April unveiling of Soul Of Ruin, Body Of Filth – the new full-length by Erie, Pennsylvania-based doom/death industrial act ABJECTION RITUAL – the album’s demoralizing “Body Of Filth” has been premiered through Decibel Magazine. Track Premiere: Abjection Ritual – ‘Body…

The Chordaes – ‘In Itinere’

  The six song collection In Itinere from New York City based five piece The Chordaes is the second studio recording resulting from the creative partnership of its first members drummer Ethan Glenn and lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Leo Sawikin. The talents of two-time Grammy winner producer/songwriter Marc Swersky behind the boards for the release further…

Andie MacDowell on Womanhood, Spirituality and Love After Love

Actress Andie MacDowell’s appeal is in her ethereal glow. From her crown of dark cascading curls to her porcelain complexion and delicate features, MacDowell’s sweet yet sultry sensuality captivated movie-going audiences with hits like Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Green Card, Groundhog’s Day and Four Weddings and a Funeral. She has always played the woman of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 22, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Shawn Mendes Returns With New Single “In My Blood” After teasing the track earlier this week, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes returns with triumphant new single “In My Blood.” Co-produced by Shawn with Teddy Geiger and co-written by both alongside longtime collaborators Scott Harris and Geoff Warburton, “In My Blood” is an empowering rock anthem about…

BAMBARA SHARES NEW SINGLE “DOE-EYED GIRL”

Shadow on Everything, the third LP by Bambara and their first for Wharf Cat Records, represents a decisive step forward for the NYC-via-Georgia trio. Frontman Reid Bateh, drummer Blaze Bateh, and bassist William Brookshire have always been adept students of noise rock and post-punk, mining the work of bands like Swans and The Birthday Party…

How to Amplify Your Voice When Singing in a Drum Circle

In order to improve your ability to increase your voice’s volume involves practice. There are other things that you can also do to help you project. Here are some of those techniques. Improve Your Posture Focus on standing up straight when you’re singing. This can increase the ability of your diaphragm to move more air.…

BAZZI ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM & NEW TRACK “HONEST”

iamcosmic in partnership with Atlantic Records has announced the eagerly anticipated debut album from 2018’s breakout star Bazzi – which includes the RIAA-certified Gold (and soon to be Platinum) hit single, “Mine” – arriving Thursday, April 12th at all music retailers and streaming services. The forthcoming album is heralded by the new track, “Honest,” available…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 22, 2018

Guitarist Adam Hawley’s second album, “Double Vision” When your debut album scores three Billboard No. 1 singles, including the longest running No. 1 single of the year, and helps you win two Debut Artist of the Year titles, your priority becomes avoiding a sophomore slump. That was guitarist Adam Hawley’s mindset as he entered the…

Forrest Hill – ‘Shadowlight’

Forrest Hill is a indie/folk rock artist who has recently completed his latest album called Shadowlight. Hill is a well-traveled individual who cultivated his unique sound and voice from hitchhiking his way across the United States. He learned a number of things and found an incredible amount of inspiration from the people who touched his…

The Suburbs New Video For “When We Were Young”

Minneapolis has long been considered one of the great rock cities in America – a place renowned for talent, daring, and artistic experimentation – and the history of music in the Twin Cities can’t be told without mentioning The Suburbs. The group’s early Eighties albums In Combo, Credit in Heaven, and Love Is the Law…

Demir Demirkan – ‘War III’

A native of Turkey, Demir Demirkan’s musical upbringing naturally assumed a much different trajectory than experienced by his American or European contemporaries and peers. He began playing at a very young age, as most great players do, and culled his initial influences from guitarists such as Ritchie Blackmore and Eric Clapton before hearing the work…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

Corina Corina, Pays Homage to Queer Communitiy and Nightlife Hustle PRIDE states, “The “BAR$” video also uses Metropolitan Bar, one of the oldest gay bars in Brooklyn, as an integral setting, because representing the queer community has always been important to the out-and-proud vocalist.” The upcoming album is a conceptual project written about all the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2018 @ 2:30 PM EST

Annabel Allum shares boisterous new single ‘RASCAL’ out via Killing Moon Records Guildford-based Annabel Allum shares boisterous new single RASCAL, her second offering of the year following acclaimed January release Beat The Birds and critically successful 2017 EP All That For What. Loaded with pulsating hooks and the enigmatic singer-songwriter’s tenacious vocals, Allum oozes charisma…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

New Music: K. Sparks – Say Less (Produced By: Kurser) Say Less is the second single from Urban Couture (The Remixes). The Queens NY Emcee & French Beat-smith Kurser collaborate for their collaborative project that contains original songs and remixes. EP Coming Soon. Urban Couture 12″ Vinyl available now via Fat Beats, Best Buy and…

Nina Nesbitt Releases “Psychopath”

After a massively successful run at SXSW last week, and with her North American tour with Jake Bugg starting next week, Scottish singer, songwriter and musician Nina Nesbitt has announced she has partnered with Spotify for their Louder Together program, a unique collaboration with fellow female songwriters Sasha Sloan and Charlotte Lawrence, to write and…

Responsible Fun: 5 Things to Remember during Your Next Concert

Concerts are a blast, whether it’s a big event at a popular arena or you’re seeing an unknown band at a hole-in-the-wall venue. There are plenty of potential dangers when you go to a concert, though. While you don’t need to be paranoid, you should keep the following five safety tips in mind. Be Aware…

Gar Francis Songbook Vol. 1 by Various Artists

Tom Vicario offers an inviting galloping rhythm with the powerful “Baby Let’s Go”. With a sense of tenderness, the lyrics unfold with a sense of purpose. Nicely framing it all is the gorgeous western twang of the guitar work helping to make it feel so joyous. “Come On Come On” goes for a 60s psychedelic…

New Video By Ryan Brahms “Love Dealer”

From the first stutter of the bass synthesizer, you’re drawn in. Ryan Brahms is dealing something powerful – something seductive, mysterious, and mesmerizing – and he’s determined to give the world a taste. “Love Dealer,” the latest single from the exuberant New York City singer-songwriter, is hummable, danceable, irresistible: it’s a grown-up pop song for…

Great Places To Visit In Atlanta

Atlanta is widely considered the principal center of the South. Over the years it has rapidly developed into a commercial town, which on average receives 50 million tourists a year! The slew of attractions is what draws people to the city, alongside the effortless airport transportation Atlanta has to offer. With ease of access into…

Great Ideas For a Kid’s Party

Childhood birthday parties are memories to cherish. The thoughts of ice cream, classic games, and cake will evoke nostalgia that will make you want to relive those memories. Well, what if we said you could relive these moments with your children? The simplest affairs are often the most memorable, though we live in an age…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Musician stabbed on tour in WA Melbourne duo This Way North were just 6 shows into their massive 21 date EP launch tour when singer Leisha Jungalwalla was stabbed by a stingray deep above both ankles at Cervantes beach in WA early last week. Just seconds prior, Leisha was admiring the perfection of Dolphins playing…

Andrew Reed ‘If All the World Were Right’ Video

“I don’t know if I can ever write an album like this again” Reed states. This record organically soared to #169 on the Global Top 200 Airplay Chart as of 3/10/18. It has crossed over from college radio to mainstream tapping into some “worldwide consciousness.” He wrote it over a number of years from all…

Hands of Soul, Joseph Wooten Delivers Positive Punch to Jimmy Rae

Joseph Wooten is a man of many talents juggling between being a keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, educator and motivational speaker.  Wooten is a 3-time Grammy Nominated artist, longtime keyboardist for The Steve Miller Band and also has played with his siblings The Wooten Brothers who are 5 Time Grammy Award Winners.  He may have Hands…

Amber Mark Shares ‘Love Me Right’ Video

NYC songwriter, producer and musician Amber Mark today shares the video for her new single ‘Love Me Right’. Directed by Sophia Ray and shot on location in Los Angeles, the video is available to watch now. Amber’s Conexão EP is due for release soon via PMR/Interscope Records. Raised across Europe and Asia, and based in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2018

BLVK JVCK TAPS JESSIE REYEZ FOR NEW SINGLE “LOVE ME STILL” OUT TODAY! BLVK JVCK initially connected with Reyez while working on material for The Runners, quickly falling for her sultry vocals and unique delivery. Reyez has previously worked with other top artists/producers including Calvin Harris, Romeo Santos, Mark Ronson, Boi1da, Benny Blanco, Murda Beatz,…

Fraction & Finsta – ‘Thoughtwork’

This year, Fraction and Finsta, the famed rap artists, have introduced a new cut to the world of Hip-Hop through their album ”Thoughtwork”. The music album comes with a fresh flush of beats, heavy rhymes, and thought-kindling subject matter. “Thoughtwork”, shines of the influence of the East-coast Hip-Hop, along with a conscious rap. The album…

Important Things to Keep in Mind before Opting for a Liposculpture

Are you thinking of reshaping your body to achieve your dream look? Liposculpture seems to be an effective and innovative procedure that could help you get the body you are aspiring for, in very little or practically, no downtime. Often you come across people who are fit and slim but they do not have the…

Nick Lamb – ‘Gettin’ High Off You’

Nick Lamb’s playful pop confection of “Gettin’ High Off You” embraces a raw, garage rock sort of style. Volume rules supreme for the whole piece has a freewheeling, careening sense of power. The vocals have a commanding presence to them while instrumentally the track goes for a visceral sound. Attention to detail means that the…

New Video By The Outfit “Soldier Boy”

The Outfit, hailing from the streets of Chicago, IL, is made up of brothers Mark and Matt Nawara, Mike Gorman, and Phoenix, Arizona’s Andy Mitchell. Their straight up, toe curling, face melting Rock n’ Roll sound is sure to get the blood pumping through your veins and kick your adrenaline levels into overdrive. The band’s…

Noble Son – ‘Joy In Violence’

Intensely personal experiences power the nine songs on Noble Son’s first full length release Joy In Violence and the collaborative musical effort supporting these songs embodies those experiences in atmosphere and sound. Noble Son is the moniker for the project chosen by its creative center, singer/songwriter and voice actor Adam Kirschner. Kirschner first planted seeds…

OLIVIA KELLMAN TO DONATE PROCEEDS FROM HER EMPOWERING ANTHEM “VOICES NEED SOUND” TO THE STONEMAN DOUGLAS VICTIMS’ FUND

Offering lyrics of strength and hope in these troubled times, Olivia Kellman’s pointed inspirational anthem “Voices Need Sound” brings socially conscious songwriting back to the forefront. With the words “Marches in the street/Drummers add a beat/Just wanting to be heard” and “Uncertainty is in the air/Looking at people who just don’t care/Do they know or…

MAWD Single ‘Dark Room’

The soulful, textured timbre of MAWD is diverse and ranges anywhere from a breathy and sultry folk/blues vibe, to a powerful Janis Joplin-esque/Karen O. belt. Her vocals perfectly imprint upon the sonic foundation laid by quivering electric guitar, haunting harmonies, classic acoustic folk rhythms, south western inspired Americana bass lines, and full percussion. MAWD is…

Elliot Schneider – “I Second That Amendment Blues”

The famous singer and songwriter, Elliot Schneider, has been glorifying the world of music for many years, compared to his contemporaries. His songs come with a fresh melody and jovial mood. In most of his musical creations, he follows the trend of the 60s’ and 70s’ rock style. “I Second That Amendment Blues”, the latest…