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4 Fantastic Ways to Get Psyched for Your Next Performance

Performing in front of an audience is always nerve-wracking, whether you’re a seasoned pro or it’s your first time on stage. This is why so many musicians, actors and comedians have pre-show rituals to help them prepare. If you don’t yet have your own ritual, try some of these suggestions. Impromptu Gigs If you’ve just…

NEW CITY Releases Video For Chart Topping Song ‘Dirty Secrets’

NEW CITY has entered the Canadian chart at number 22 on the Top 40 chart, with new single ‘Dirty Secrets’ jumping 7 spots in just two weeks. Today, the band (Adrian Mitchell/vocals, Jed Webster/guitar and Nathan Brown/drums), release the video for the track. The video, directed by Sean McLeod, was filmed in a motel room…

Clip MonStar Releases Heat During Summer ’17 Featuring Heavy Hitters

Joshua Beale professionally known by the stage name, Clip MonStar hails from Buford, GA. The recording artist and show host comes equipped with creative punch lines, an aggressive flow, and a well-crafted style that has quickly sent shock waves across northeast Georgia. He and his brother begin distributing worldwide releases from four of their label’s…

GIRAFFAGE ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM + DROPS NEW TRACK

Today, San Francisco producer Giraffage announces his debut album, Too Real, slated for release October 20 via Counter Records. In celebration, he shares his dazzling new track from the project, “Slowly” featuring New York-based producer Matosic. Created over the span of two years and recorded entirely in his bedroom in San Francisco, the album chronicles…

Alarma – ‘World Ignition’

Full of hope and optimism Alarma’s “World Ignition” crafts a warm welcoming world. Throughout the album Alarma’s giddiness dominates the spirit, with infectious hooks peppered into every piece. Quite multifaceted, Alarma draw from a wide variety of styles running from Middle Eastern melodies to African beats, the songs feel full of life. By bringing all…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 2, 2017

Jax Jones Releases Video For “Instruction” Featuring Demi Lovato And Stefflon Don Directed by Ozzie Pullin and shot in LA, here’s what Jax had to say about the new single: “Nothing says summer to me more than Notting Hill Carnival. That was the mental image I used throughout the making of this song. I took…

GOOGLE MAPS FOUNDER LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & COMPANY

Google Maps co-creator, Lars Rasmussen, along with co-founder Elomida Visviki, present their new music company, Weav Music, and its revolutionary new approach to Adaptive Music. This patent pending technology is at the core of their new running app, Weav Run, which allows songs to adapt to an individual’s speed of motion while running, yielding higher…

Land of Talk “This Time” Video

Land Of Talk today shared a new music video for single “This Time” from the band’s acclaimed album Life After Youth, out now on Saddle Creek. The video for “This Time” — a song that Powell penned as her father was recovering from a stroke in a hospital and ultimately served as the spark for…

Arthur Looby

Born in Traverse City, Michigan, DJ Arthur Looby, Born Arthur Arnold Rudolf Looby, always had music in his blood. As little boy, he’d dance and perform Michael Jackson songs (Arthur would have loved to record a song with Jackson) and pretty-soon people noticed his love for music. At the age of 5, Arthur moved to…

Epic Anthem “Solid Ground” by Rebecca Correia

A story of resilience and a dream resulted in the epic anthem “Solid Ground” by singer/songwriter Rebecca Correia. The song, produced by Grammy-winning artist Keb’ Mo,’ and the stunning music video are scheduled for release in August. This is an incredible collaboration of music, lyric and dance inspired by a Boston marathon survivor Adrianne Haslat…

The Mallett Brothers Band “Long Black Braid”

The Mallett Brothers Band’s latest single, “Long Black Braid,” is the first track released by the band since the early-2017 concept album “The Falling of the Pine,” which reimagined a group of 19th century Maine folk songs. “Long Black Braid” marks a return to the sound of the band’s first four albums – a hard-driving…

Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Season 6 Ep7 – “Summer Waves”

Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Season 6 Episode 7 SUMMER WAVES with rotation on 66+ TV channels in July and rotation in Philadelphia this month and later this summer in San Antonio and Los Angeles via Bongo Boy TV Network of Broadcast. Aptly named Avantist’s “Tidalwave” offers a perfectly update of the classic surf…

DeCarlo New Video “Lit Right Now”

Brazilian-born singer DeCarlo has been in the game for several years. He’s spent over half a decade collaborating with major artists for songwriting, and has partnered with Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Skrillex, Jason Derulo, Enrique Iglesias, and many more; now, it’s his turn to break out as a performer on his own. DeCarlo released his track…

Natalie Jean – ‘Haiti Mwen Renmenw’

Natalie Jean, a renowned Haitian singer and performer, outdid herself in her latest collection of soulful melodies, Haiti Mwen Renmenw. Made up of ten intriguing ballads, the Haiti Mwen Renmenw tells the story of Jean’s love for the little Caribbean island. From the moment listeners get their first taste of Haiti and Se Kanaval, they…

Black Note Graffiti – ‘Such Is Art’

The music fans should keep an eye out for the Black Note Graffiti. The band has toured from the Hollywood to the New York City whereby it has an enrapturing masses with the grungy crashing instrumentals as well as powerful vocals. In the song ‘Such Is Art’ the listeners are fully treated to the haunting…

Pot & Kettle

Pot & Kettle are storytellers first and musicians second, aiming to immerse listeners into a world they’ve never known or one they are all too familiar. Their lyrics expose the rawest of human emotion using intense imagery and popular turns of phrase. No topic is off limits and no one is safe. Gritty, soulful vocals…

Mark Christopher Band

Mark Christopher was born with music in his blood. Influenced by his jazz pianist father, he picked up the guitar at 15-years-old and has yet to put it down. Playing throughout LA he met up with Steve Roybal. A true musician, Steve is a former member of the Los Angeles Jr. Philharmonic, and has performed…

Jaq Lion

Jaq Lion has been able to absorb a variety of styles to incorporate into what he does. An eclectic style rolled up into his rhymes allowed for his latest EP, Inaugyouration. A singer that takes inspiration from a variety of places including the opera stage, this unique artist truly brings more to the table than…

Hannah Belle

A prolific songwriter, Hannah Belle, with her compelling original songs and her seasoned Nashville musicians are a welcomed addition to any family friendly event. Hannah Belle also is somewhat of an expert in classic country music, especially the 90’s – 2000 era, having been a drive time DJ on a classic country station. Not only…

Paul Coelho

Paul Coelho is and interesting artist from Bristol, England, primarily writing for the purpose-of others to pick up his catchy songs. His songwriting and lyricism are what stand out the most, backed by great instrumentation and influences in the right areas to round out his craft. You can hear many inflections of everyone from Beatles…

Angelica Joni New Video “Exhale”

The East Coast’s next big thing, Billboard chart ingénue Angelica Joni is rising to the very front of the house pop scene. This New York native specializing in EDM, pop, and dance music is no stranger to the stage, having been performing for live audiences since she was only 8 years old. Now this electrifying…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 1, 2017

MISS AMERICA ANNOUNCES THE “PRELIMINARY COMPETITION WEEK” The Miss America Organization and dick clark productions announced today the panel of judges for the non-broadcast preliminary rounds of “The 2018 Miss America Competition.” The diverse group of judges will select the top 15 finalists competing for the title of Miss America 2018 during the preliminary week…

NatStar New Single Release ‘1OV3 (XO TOUR Llif3 REMIX)’

NatStar is “music in the flesh.” An artist, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one man, Chris Stowe; who goes by his artist name “NatStar,” is a musical force to be reckoned with. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Soul and Gospel, he’s a triple threat as he sings, raps…

Metal Saint – ‘Choose’

Metal Saint, the performing name for composer/actor/ and production company owner James Tunnell, is a project born out of faith. It isn’t merely faith in a loving God. The project and its first single “Choose” are reflective of faith in himself, the collaborators surrounding him, and faith in the music to help him communicate his…

Omid Master

Omid Master’s latest three songs, undoubtedly taken from his impending third album, are indicative of an evolving talent who has a penchant for strong melodies, a memorable voice, and the ability to write cleanly and concisely about universal experiences his listeners share. He brings something of himself to the songs “I’m Going Crazy”, “Only You”,…

Gin Wigmore Releases New Single “Beatnik Trip”

New Zealand singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore returns with the release of new single, “Beatnik Trip.” Written by Gin Wigmore, Steve Rusch and Mr. Hudson, “Beatnik Trip” highlights her soulful vocals against a lively foot-stomping percussion section to create a rousing and energetic summer single. The new song, in addition to being featured on her forthcoming album…

Smoke Season Release Sun-kissed Video For “Good Days”

Los Angeles buzz-band Smoke Season has released the new music video for their latest single, “Good Days.” The pulsating alt-pop anthem combines an earworm chorus with bouncy synths and is accompanied by a nostalgic, sun-kissed new video, available on the band’s VEVO channel. The video, shot entirely on 8mm film, delivers a heavy dose of…

Shaheed and DJ Supreme New Video “Glorious Day”

From Birmingham, Alabama comes hip-hop duo Shaheed and DJ Supreme. An in-your-face duo that’s performed with the likes of Akil (the MC of Jurassic 5), they’ve strayed from the typical dirty south style to the old-school boom-bap style of hip-hop. They began their collaboration in 2007, releasing two critically-acclaimed albums- Heath, Wealth, & Knowledge of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 31, 2017

SPACE4LEASE release dreamy indie psych-rock single “Drifting” A sonic transcendence of raw emotions, Space4Lease’s new single “Drifting” will take you on a passionate journey of love, heartbreak and acceptance. The track was released today, after premiering on Idobi earlier this week, who said, “You’ll be ‘Drifting’ from an intense love of the track to a…

Lucas Rabel the Rebellious Rabel of Choice

Multi-talented singer, song writer and instrumentalist Lucas Rabel, has spent his life traveling across the lands, playing music, crafting and honing in on his sound of choice. His most recent efforts being his debut full-length album “Western Amber Skies”, really showing off a passion of creativity and talent. His source of which crosses many genres,…

Lucas Rabel – ‘Western Amber Skies’

Talent comes in a variety of ways for some, for the case of Lucas Rabel, he is one that is multi-talented, being an instrumentalist, as well as a singer and song writer of sorts who is a musician, playing music that hones in his sound and style. In fact, he has so much style he…

Secrets to Buying the Perfect Bed Sheets by TOILE Showroom

During the selection of the perfect decors and necessary objects for your bedroom, what obviously comes first in anybody’s mind is the bed. Just like a book cover represents a book, similarly, a bed sheet represents a bed as well as its owner. You can say that the bed sheet is the face of the…

Aradia Signs With Epictronic + Single “CEO”

Aradia is a Los Angeles based electropop artist with a sound that blends Pop, New Wave, and EDM. Her music has been likened to Lily Allen, Santigold & Grimes – sharing the fun, observational style of other female artists in her category. Known for her electrifying live performances, Aradia gets even the stiffest crowds moving.…

TOMI RELEASES NEW TRACK “ALIEN”

Today, singer-songwriter, TOMI releases new track “Alien,” along with an accompanying moving visual. “Alien” comes from an all-women creative team: the song was written by TOMI and produced by TOMI and Alex Hope, and the moving visual was directed by Clare Gillen. “Alien,” along with previously released tracks “Hideaway” and “Carry You,” will be featured…

LECRAE SHARES MUSIC VIDEO IN SUPPORT OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

  In support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Grammy-Award winning rap artist Lecrae unveils the official video for his inspiring single “I’ll Find You” featuring Tori Kelly. Filmed at the Glendale Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, the powerful video was directed by Guerilla Hollywood’s Michael Mihail. https://www.stjude.org/ Patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital…

Why Entrepreneurs Should Consider Online Education

Having as much training and education as possible is of benefit to an entrepreneur, but it can be difficult to know which course or training option is best. Different people will have personal preferences, but there is a growing school of thought that entrepreneurs should consider online education. Online education is often more affordable than…

Elliot Schneider – ‘The Moon Has Flown Away’

‘The moon has flown away’ is a truck Song composed and produced by Elliot Schneider and released on 12 June 2017. Elliot Schneider is a Rock song writer and a singer as well. Due to effects of Chemo, Elliot previously a teacher is forced to retire. However, as a talented songwriter, he sees another venture…

Josh Taerk – ‘Your Song’ (Rita Ora Cover)

History is a point in time, in which something happens to make it have a point so important it makes a mark. That is precisely what happened with Josh Taerk, a singer and songwriter that has had what he calls an amazing history. He’s been playing local venues in and around Toronto for some time,…

The ORG New Video “Assemble”

Shawn “B-Down” Champan and Clinton “360” Smith met in 1995 while working on separate projects in the same studio, and their shared passion for music wove a tight bond between them. B-Down started a rap group at only 16 years old, and kept hustling for years before taking a break from the mic, only to…