We’ve all known the frustration of rooting for a team with a bad coach, or the wary excitement of getting to know a new, over the top coach. In our favorite sports, it takes more than having a bunch of great players, there has to be someone to lead, who can see the big picture…
Mayhem Deranged know how to have fun. 50 Megaton Love hits fast and hits hard. Everything comes together perfectly: from the driving tempo to the forceful vocals. With a clear nod to Billy Idol’s work in the 80s, the song is an absolute joy. Though 80s nostalgia is in full swing few others really seem…
Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s. Vices I Admire https://www.sonicbids.com/band/vices-i-admire/ Skope: How long…
Les Fradkin & Michael Brown are soaring high with their latest release titled “As Eagles Fly In The Night”. The duo performs this song as a complete instrumental with Pop/Rock/Classical elements hitting you all at once. The overall sound is quite appealing and the recording is very clean ‘n’ crisp. Both members have rich musical…
Don’t panic! If you’re looking for a sassy reworking of the Donna Summer classic ‘Hot Stuff’, Emma Constance has got it covered. Buy – https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hot-stuff-single/id906163832 Listen – https://coast2coastmixtapes.com/audiodetail.aspx?audioid=375008 It’s always a little concerning when approaching a cover version of a song that is so embedded in classic pop culture, not least when it’s the kind…
Being a star in the limelight places the importance of a physical appearance in a completely new category. Stars today are inspected and judged on the way they look and act. As celebrities age, many of them turn to plastic surgery. Some stars see the advantages of fixing cosmetic problems even before they get to…
For Today have released a new music video for the song “Molotov” The video was directed by Justyn Moro and is the third music video from their new studio album Fight The Silence (Out now via Razor & Tie) – iTunes Store and Amazon. The album was produced by Will Putney (Upon A Burning Body,…
As the former lead singer for Ruby Tigers who had a decent run followed by some commercial success, Darren Lawrence now steps into the spotlight as a solo artist. Darren’s latest single, “Need To Change”, is off of his debut solo EP titled ‘Enemies & Autumn Leaves’. I don’t know Darren personally, so not sure…
Northern National’s “Young & In Love” defines the phrase “the importance of being earnest”. Such energetic fully felt songs adorn the collection. The songs work together to create a tapestry of sounds. Each one evolves in its own peculiar way. With a full-fledged committed band working together the group manages to show a lot of…
Dalal’s “Suddenly” starts off in full force. The sound is lush, lean and pristine. Every aspect of it is pure perfection from the beat to the hypnotic repetition that reveals greater nuance with more listens. Her voice is the beating heart of the piece. For all the production (which is incredibly enjoyable) it is her…
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), book-to-school shopping is the second largest spending season of the year, and this year an estimated $75 billion will be spent for back-to-school and college expenses. Mobile shopping is on the rise, as consumers are utilizing their smartphones more and more. The NRF states that 37% of shoppers…
Buying CDs and downloading albums is all well and good when you couple it with concert tickets and Hendrix posters, however, sometimes it’s not enough. Film fans get Darth Vader action figures and Harry Potter replica wands as well as DVDs and cinema tickets. Where’s the music fan’s cool stuff. Well, I did a little…
To chart the entirety of musical history and evolution would be a mammoth task that would take up reams of virtual paper. Instead of boring you senseless, I decided to do a concise and to the point history of the more vital progressions and evolutions in our fantastic musical history. Dylan and the Beatles I…
The Disc Rays is a musical project from Owen Martin, he is a songwriter and guitar player out of Ireland. This is a total jam band, he’s having fun and pulling out the big guns with some influential presence from the Velvet Underground and Jesus and Mary Chain. The recording and production have an old…
Taking cues from Chrissie Hynde and Zero 7, Mini Diaz delivers eclectic pop filled with passion and heart. Let’s face it, if music doesn’t make you feel something then it rarely seems worth giving it the time. Thankfully, Mini Diaz creates exactly the kind of music that is impossible to listen to without being moved…
The five tracks that make up The Lost Poets’ Insubordia form a dark, brooding record that draws on a wide range of influences. The EP can be streamed in full at Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lostpoets/sets/the-lost-poets-insubordia Opening with ‘Ode To K’, there are hints of Alter Bridge and even Slipknot, with rich vocals that sustain and break at…
Oklahoma-based shredders ANTI-MORTEM have released their long-awaited debut album New Southern via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. In addition to releasing their new album, the band has also announced a stretch of spring dates supporting Lacuna Coil followed by a summer run with seasoned rock band Machine Head. Anti-Mortem is fresh off their national tour with Texas…
Toxic sludge flowing through the airwaves does sound quite disgusting but ToxSyn is hoping to reach the masses with its infectious sound. Oozing with fist-pumping originality, ToxSyn is ready to make a move & make a statement. Dubbed as an Industrial Goth Rock band, ToxSyn also displays elements of metal & hard rock. One will…
Packed with pop tunes, Ready Never’s album Eleutherophobia is here. Kicking off with ‘Take That Pill’, the europop influences are immediately clear – with vocals smothered in auto tune, it’s the kind of dance banger that everyone gets excited about through the summer season. At points there are close connections with Gangnam Style and the…
In a little over three minutes, Odd Hours thump out a tightly executed post-punk track masquerading as pop, in the shape of single ‘Khaleesi’. The vocals are snide and snarky, sounding not unlike EMA or, at times, Courtney Love. The guitars sound fantastic, by the way, with the kind of tone found on mid to…
A native of Kinshasa, Zaire, Zayne moved to Canada at age 13 after a civil war erupted in his hometown. Several years later, he began a five-year stint touring throughout Asia, where he played keys, guitar and sang in a funk band. When he moved to Los Angeles in 2013, Zayne focused on pop-alternative music.…
JARGON PARTY is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, Zach Lewis. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, Lewis has recently moved to an Island off of Portland, Maine to create music. Lewis plays all instruments and writes all of the songs for the infectious indie-pop Jargon Party. The new single “Will You Space Tonight,” is laced with dreamy,…
Kylie Odetta, a masterful young singer/songwriter who has been called an old soul and penned over 200 songs at age 16. Kylie began writing songs at age 8 and had her first live performance at age 9 and album titled “Lost in My Future” at 11 years old. Her music is playful, powerful and soulful.…
OPETH’S “PALE COMMUNION” RESLATED FOR AUGUST RELEASE Roadrunner Records group Opeth has announced that the release of their highly anticipated eleventh studio album, “PALE COMMUNION” has been reslated for AUGUST 26TH. “Many of you have heard the rumours already and we can now confirm that the release of ‘Pale Communion’ has indeed been pushed back…
From Brooklyn to the Bronx, New York native KeezMC was practically born hiphop. With a new album “Musical Therapy” and a handful of singles, it’s only a matter of time before we all start hearing the name, so get used to it. Ladies and gentlemen, Skope proudly introduces KeezMC. Skope: First off, tell us…
With warm summery vibes, it’s hard not to notice similarities between 3D Friends and bands such as Summer Camp and Attic Lights. ‘All Right’ is a breezy three minute pop song filled with uplifting vocals and scattered with electronic elements that furnish the neat indie songwriting. ‘Just Wanna Hold You’ is a sweet ditty, with…
LLACE SARABETE VIDEO “PLAY IN THIS CLUB” Here is the latest song from Atlanta’s favorite female R&B artist LLACE SARABETE’ with a track that will have everyone dancing, wherever they may be! Produced by Peter Jacobson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4N3fenH7qk NASTYMANE “DEAD PEOPLE” SINGLE DJ’s here is a brand new record from NastyMane that we think has potential…
WIRE: 20 BEST COLLEGE RADIO STATIONS IN THE USA Best College Reviews, a survey of all things higher education in the United States, has released a list of the 20 best college radio stations in America. Factors such as cultural relevance, historic notability, and current campus influence were considered. The list can be viewed, in…
Let’s be honest for just a second shall we. I get a lot of albums sent my way for review and I mean a lot. Most of them don’t do anything for me. They don’t always get happily placed in the CD player, but the ones that do usually get a three song stay of…
With an opening track that channels from earlier work by Sigur Ros, Chris Campbell’s Things You Already Know brings contemporary classical music to the foreground, with ambience and emotion. Launching from there headlong into ‘Lord Byron’ things crank up by several gears, incorporating some incredible sounds from homemade instruments. There are steely clanks, electronic…
Folk-Pop singer/songwriter Mackenzie Shivers is making use of her music composition and theory degree with her new focus track “Nothing To Fear” from her debut CD Neverland, set to release later this year. The upbeat track features Shiver’s comforting vocals and heart-felt lyrics, along with her unique folk-based piano driven sound. https://soundcloud.com/mackenzieshivers/nothing-to-fear Shivers wrote her…
Phoenix Indie Pop artist LUNA AURA has just released her breathtaking debut music video for the single, “Too Young to Die.” The song, which is featured on Aura’s upcoming debut EP, is a hip-hop driven pop piece featuring a bold-trap breakdown that showcases her diversity as a songwriter. The song is a commentary on youth…
Dark cabaret rock band Emily Danger has released the first single titled “Peace Arch” off their upcoming EP of the same name. The band that has been described as a “Radiohead meets Jeff Buckley and Heart” explores new musical territory as they incorporate psychedelic and classical stylings into “Peace Arch.” Lead vocalist Emily Nicholas packs…
New York rapper Vicky Green presents “Hip Hop”, the Trackzillaz-produced single from Beauty School Dropout, her new album also featuring production from 2 Hungry Bros, Malay, Avery, BudaDaFuture & GrandzMuzik. “Hip Hop” features YMCMB rapper Cory Gunz. Coming up in the foster care system, a substantial part of Vicky’s life was spent in and out…
Today, at what is the pinnacle of Instagram- and YouTube-mania, where technology allows a certain ease in filmmaking, Langhorne Slim & The Law took a different route, using Super 8-cameras and 8mm analogue film to make the music video for their new single, “Animal.” The video can be seen here, and the song is now…
“One Night Only” is the latest single from Marz Lovejoy featuring the acclaimed California production duo Hippie Sabotage. While Hippie Sabotage is having an incredible run with their international hit “Stay High (Habits Remix),” Marz Lovejoy fell in love with the duo’s production several years ago and this is the first of many tracks to…
“Kill The Lights” is the second single from The Dirty Jacks upcoming EP, All Part Of The Plan — coming later this summer. It’s an emotionally charged alt / prog rock track about the exhilarating experience of finding new love. “Kill The Lights” Listen: https://soundcloud.com/thedirtyjacks/kill-the-lights/s-7DZCW The Dirty Jacks are a progressive/alternative rock band from Rockville,…
For their second album, See-I, Washington, DC’s most prodigious live band, have built on the sound and success of their debut record to create a work that comes straight from the heart. As leaders of the Reggae-Soul Movement, they continue to expand their scope infusing the new album, “Knowledge Shine Bright” with elements of…
The place was packed with pretty girls lining the bar and guys in loose jeans nursing their beers. It was Friday night so everyone was out to let loose and take in some good old rock “n” roll. The music was blaring even from outside the famous Bitter End, the same Bitter End that hosted…
Dylan McGuire received a lot of notoriety while playing in the band, Broken Jones, in the early 2000’s. They garnered radio hits in the Philadelphia area where he resides, as well as, gaining national acclaim. He did a few solo CD’s after his stint with the band and now is celebrating his latest release, Gravity…
