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What you stand to gain when deciding to use electronic drum sets

Drumming has now become digital as electronic drum sets have become popular these days. While still there are a good number of percussionists who prefer the acoustic drum sets for its quality of sound, the electronics variety is not much behind it. A new breed of musicians has a liking for electronic drum sets because…

Mama Juke Takes in the Environment with their Wholesome Energy

New York City based band Mama Juke, comprised of Amos Rose (electric guitars, lead vocals, background vocals), Eli Bridges (acoustic guitars, harmonica, background vocals, perc.), Pete O’Neill – (bass, background vocals), and Jon Wert – (drums, perc.), have taken residency at the East Village Social, a St. Marks music hub in the heart of East…

Ivy Layne Presents “One You Love”

A fresh faced international beauty and emerging pop artist, Ivy Layne is stealing hearts across the world. She will be official launching her music career in the US, making a splash in the industry with her debut single “One You Love” and shortly after with the release of her EP titled In Time. Her sound…

Gina Clowes – ‘True Colors’

The twelve songs on Gina Clowes’ solo debut True Colors testify to her talents within the bluegrass realm as well as her ability to transform it into something wholly her own. Rather than being beholden to the genre’s traditional subject matter, Clowes wields the music as a worthy vehicle for self-expression covering a gamut of…

Donna Ulisse – ‘Breakin’ Easy’

Donna Ulisse’s new release from Mountain Home Music Company, Breakin’ Easy, features a dozen songs from the reigning IBMA Songwriter of the Year and brings a new found synthesis to her long standing style of mixing modern and traditional bluegrass music tropes with gospel and country. The songs come across as intensely personal statements Ulisse…

Romeo Dance Cheetah – ‘Magnificent Man’

Magnificent Man is a wildly inventive, wacky musical circus. Hailing from small town Midwestern America, his story is almost archetypically American. His youth is the story of a young imagination responding to the allure of Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson and making his own homemade music videos as another avenue of self expression. He pursued…

Russell Lee – ‘Meant to Be’

Russell Lee represents the power of country music on the classic “Meant to Be”. With a warm, welcoming message that feels universal. Quite tasteful, the way the song builds up swinging feels particularly satisfying. Over the course of the track a sense of finding oneself becomes the true theme of the entire piece. A journey…

Give Your Home an Elegant Look With Drywall, Insulation, and Painting

Talking about building construction, we can surely come across the fact that it is not an easy task. Besides the necessary criteria, there are a hell lot of things that are included in the entire procedure. The process is highly time-consuming and needs considerable attention and care. It requires a proper supervision as well. Drywall,…

WILLY AND THE PLANKS – “Willy and the Planks”

Willy and the Planks plays with a psychedelic bluesy grit with their heartfelt self-titled effort. Sung with such fury, the songs work as meditations on a life lived most fully. Neatly referencing the blues greats while still incorporating their own style, Willy and the Planks crafts carefully laid out stories, mere snapshots of what it…

Channel K – ‘Super Queen’

Channel K creates decadent pop perfection with an edge on the confident swagger of “Super Queen”. Exploring the importance of self-worth, the way the track unfolds gives it a true sense of joy. At times Channel K simply lets loose while the piece simply explodes in a brilliant burst of color. Layer upon layer works…

Six Helpful Tips to Help You When Keto Dieting

Dieting is never an easy process for anyone. You will have to follow a set of rules and give up some of the things that you are used to eating. With the ketogenic diet, you will have to eliminate carbs from your diet and eat more foods that are rich in fats. Starting on the…

WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 21 – 22, 2017

Trupa Trupa Share ‘Jolly New Songs’ Album Trailer http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/new-music/trupa-trupa-jolly-new-songsToday, Gdansk, Poland post-punk-psych band Trupa Trupa share the trailer for their third LP Jolly New Songs. Impose Magazine reviewed the album and premiered the trailer, stating, “With many genres interlaced – from post-rock, to grunge, to psych rock, to alternative, it swirls with through the body…

Interview: Yo Trane

Innovative, French, Urban alternative, R&B singer/songwriter, Yo Trane has recently released “Alone”, a soft sexy song, surrounded by mellow, warm tones, catchy lyrics, and a meaningful story. Already gathering a massive following, Yo Trane will be releasing a second project, “Waves in the Moonlight”, later this year. His songs are authentic, his style unique and…

Bobi Andonov, New Single and Video for “Apartment” Out Today

Australian up-and-coming alt-pop artist Bobi Andonov possesses one of those rare powerhouse voices that both punches you in the gut and tears at your heartstrings. His debut single, “Apartment” is equal parts soulful and soul-crushing, with the young singer-songwriter radiating a full spectrum of emotions—pain, sadness, longing—all impeccably delivered through a smooth, almost effortless falsetto.…

Rita Ora Releases UK Single ‘Anywhere’

Rita Ora made her spectacular return to music with the release of “Your Song” in May. Now she’s back with the follow up “Anywhere,” her next UK single, which is available now on Atlantic Records. The video for “Anywhere” is also out today, and was directed by Declan Whitebloom (Taylor Swift, One Direction) and filmed…

Kenny Fame – “Another Man’s Woman (I Don’t Wanna Lose This)”

Kenny Fame takes creative music to new heights with his new experimental venture ‘Another Man’s Woman (I Don’t Wanna Lose This)’. A native of Harlem, New York, Kenny Fame is an international award-winning singer, poet, and songwriter, who have risen to fame with his fervent contributions in alternative R&B music. A new single EP, ‘Another…

NEWCOMER HARRY HUDSON RELEASES “CRY FOR LOVE”

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Harry Hudson releases his first single “Cry for Love,” produced by Tim Suby (Jessie Reyez) and written by Harry himself. “Cry for Love” will be his first official release on the MSFTSMusic/Roc Nation label through their Interscope Records partnership. The sultry track is a clear depiction of the absence of Hudson’s…

Scott Smith – ‘Igniting The Flame’

Scott Smith delivers a blistering, bluesy take on the classic rock sound with the surefire “Igniting The Flame”. Neatly drawing from folk, country, all anchored within a careful singer-songwriter tradition the pieces linger in the mind. Riffs roll across the luxurious hyperactive pieces. Tempos rush through with a truly muscular presence. By far though the…

STONE MOB – “Guaranteed (Betty)”

Stone Mob goes for a wild unhinged attitude on “Guaranteed (Betty)”. Volume deserves to be blasted for this is a sound that needs to be felt as much as heard. Guitar work feels outright insane, while the riffs have a raw quality to them, revealing an impressive degree of chops. The vocals and lyrics further…

New Video By justdoitBRISK “Flashin'”

On April Fool’s Day in 1991, a star was born- and that’s no joke. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Jonathan “Brisky” McGowan has had a love of music since he was young. There’s no surprise there: from a young age he watched his father Jay Ski (of 69 Boyz, Chill Deal, Quad City DJs, and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 20, 2017

Robokid & Phem New Single “Judge Me” The track is a collaboration between LA-based producer Robokid (of the Moving Castle label) and phem (who has collaborated with G-Eazy and Gnash in the past). Nest HQ says “The duo appear to be a match made in heaven, precisely complementing each other’s sounds and personalities for an…

Trevor Drury – ‘Trip to the Water’

San Diego, California based Trevor Drury has experienced considerable success in a couple of different worlds. The environment of the international modeling and musical worlds might seem, at first impression, to be distinctly different spheres, but there are similarities undoubtedly influencing Drury’s approach to both forms. His latest single “Trip to the Water” makes it…

GET HOOKED ON HAYLEY KIYOKO’S BRAND NEW SONG “FEELINGS”

Atlantic recording artist Hayley Kiyoko has unveiled her catchy new song “Feelings” – the first track from her highly anticipated debut album is available now via all digital music retailers and streaming services. Earlier today, Hayley premiered her brand new song along with the self-directed music video on MTV’s Total Request Live. BuzzFeed has already…

SEO Trends That Will Help Businesses to Perform Better

Staying ahead of the latest SEO trends will enable you to plan as well as strategize appropriately for the successful online business. The industry will continually build on the technological advancements and buzz around how the end users get engaged with the online contents. If you want your business to shine in the online world,…

HUNDRED WATERS SHARE VIDEO FOR “FIRELIGHT”

LA-based trio Hundred Waters – comprised of vocalist Nicole Miglis, producer Trayer Tryon and drummer Zach Tetreault – recently released their long awaited new full length, Communicating via OWSLA. Today the band have shared the video for standout album track “Firelight.” The video was directed by James R. Eads who states: “I was immediately excited…

New Video By The Naveblues “Possess You”

Fronted by Nave Pundik, The Naverblues flourishes in their mission to bring their blues rock chops from their Norwegian homes to a global audience. Their previous efforts for “The Bird/Ghost Collector,” “Sexy Kiss,” and “Thank You” all showcased their undeniable talents not just in the songwriting department, but in the meticulous execution of it all.…

Mama Juke – ‘Mama Juke Live At Unit J’

Mama Juke’s debut album, is not your typical album release but a live album release titled “Mama Juke Live At Unit J”. So while you are getting original music by them, it is done in a live setting as opposed to a non-live atmosphere type of set up. This being not a bad thing at…

New Video By Laust Sonne “Sunday Morning”

The multi-instrumentalist Scandinavian mastermind behind sugar-sweet hits like “Reckless” and “Spell On You” is back with an emotional soft-pop ballad, “Sunday Morning”, giving fans both sides of the renaissance man of pop, and offer accessibility to potential new fans all across the globe. Fans likely know Laust Sonne best as the drummer for the iconic…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 19, 2017

High Waisted shares fiery new video for “feminist rock and roll war cry” The video premiered via Uproxx where the band shared, “This video is about the struggle to find the confidence to be your boldest self. It’s sex-positive and celebrates female strength. We also tried to play homage to powerful frontwomen of the 90’s.”…

What Composers and Producers Should Know Before Choosing a Laptop

When you’re looking for a laptop because you create music, there are certain considerations you’ll need to keep in mind. Luckily many of the laptops currently on the market are advanced enough that they will work well for composers and producers, but there are still certain distinctions to look for. Before you can start searching…

How to Plead Your Case When Charged with a DWI after a Concert

Three people are killed every two hours as a result of drunk-driving on highways in America. As such, the courts are not lenient on DWI drivers. How Do I Plead? There are four main pleas you can make. You can choose to pay the fine. You can plead guilty with explanation. You can plead not…

NEW EViL Shares video for “Pale Skin Latin Girls”

“Los Angeles rock quartet NEW EViL’s latest video features a full-on fight scene in the style of hit action film Atomic Blonde. In the clip, lead singer Sophia Anita Reyes—a real-life trained martial artist— battles thugs to the propulsive track “Pale Skin Latin Girls” off the group’s A Witch Shall Be Born album. The fighting…

Terry Ohms Presents “Let’s Go Meet The Neighbors”

Terry Ohms started as a side project to the band Vulture Whale, who were early leaders in the burgeoning Birmingham, Alabama underground scene. With a new wave of creativity crashing within him, Vulture Whale mastermind Wes McDonald put forth his first solo effort: Terry Ohms Plays Wes McDonald. Cleverly using his alter-ego as a character…

John Paciga Presents ‘Other Side of Town’ EPK Video

“Ask me about ambition, because I’ve got it in spades”, sings New Jersey native John Paciga in the title track to Other Side of Town, his debut album. He’s not kidding. Paciga makes grand, inspiring, theatrical piano pop – the kind with well-built verses and bridges that lead to instantly memorable choruses. Paciga’s songcraft leaves…

The Band of the Hawk – ‘#BOHUP’

Listening to this Mixtape made me think back to the Golden Age of Rap/Hip-Hop when things were simpler and the music was hype. My very first Rap record was The Fat Boys LP from 1984 and that’s when I fell in love with this art form called Rap. Even at just five years old, I…

Deuce (ex-Hollywood Undead) “Here I Come” Music Video

Portland based and Los Angeles bred rapper, producer and singer DEUCE has announced that his latest album, Invincible, will be released via Better Noise Records on December 1st. The masked musician is vying for immortality with 14 new tracks, representing his next natural step from his 2012 debut solo album, Nine Lives – which sold…

Shauna Burns – “Scarborough Fair”

Shauna Burns brings back the magic of classical ballad with her new single release, ‘Scarborough Fair.’ Listen and enjoy the music. Shauna Burns, a seasoned singer, songwriter, and pianist from the high mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah, rejuvenates the charm of a classic ballad in her newly released single ‘Scarborough Fair,’ on the sixth…

Frank Turner Releases New Song “There She Is”

One of the most cherished British artists working in music today, Frank Turner will release a retrospective set spanning his illustrious career in November. Songbook will bring together highlights from across Frank’s six albums alongside ten brand new Songbook versions of some of his most well-loved tracks. These reimagined versions see some songs re-recorded in…