From the early age of three belting out classics like The Little Mermaid’s “Part of Your World” or Britney Spears’ “Stronger” on her parents’ coffee table to performing at Carnegie Hall and Disneyland with her middle school choir, Kaleigh lives, breathes, and sleeps music, acting, and writing. This Los Angeles-area native has a diverse taste…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 16, 2017
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•Loci Records’ Frameworks Shares First Single From KINGS Album Renowned British instrumental artist Frameworks, part of Emancipator’s Loci Records, is back with his newest single, “Titles”. The tune is just a taste of what’s to come with the full ambient tracklist of KINGS, his most recent music venture to be released in its entirety later…
Lisa Marie Ellingsen – ‘A Little Help From Above’
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•It’s no wonder Lisa Marie Ellingsen said that her track “A Little Help From Above”, was an “Old time gospel song written in the style of The Carter Family”. Sure enough she was right. For those wondering though, The Carter Family was in their time a traditional American folk music group ,who began way back…
RADIO PERSONALITY BREAKING BARRIERS FOR WOMEN WORLDWIDE – JENBKLYN
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•Rhett Repko – ‘Were You Ever Really Mine?’
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•I do not know if it is more than a talent but he (Rhett repko) has it at his fingertips. Obviously it comes to his heart and as undiluted as it comes, he delivers it with a tremendous voice. I must say – he is such a talented song writer as his music has that…
L.A. WITCH “Untitled”
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•In the dimly lit interior of a small nightclub, where the stale smell of a thousand extinguished cigarettes drowns out the smell of spilt beer and broken dreams, a band plays against a backdrop of cheap golden tinsel. Outside, palm trees line the night’s horizon. In the years to come, the streets will swell into…
Where Can One Get Up-to-the-Minute Halloween Costumes Ideas?
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•With Halloween only a few weeks away, there is no better time to shop for Halloween costumes than now. The excitement and anticipation that Halloween brings along is to die for. In fact, if this will be your first Halloween, then be sure that you will have the time of your life. However, Halloween is…
Sarantos – “Above The Clouds”
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•Sarantos taps into a sunny optimism with the cheerful sound of “Above The Clouds”. Light and airy, the song has a downright blissful poppy quality to it. Instrumentally rich, the rhythm has a laid-back, easy style to it. Incorporating a wide variety of styles into the mix from soft rock to pop to singer-songwriter allows…
Dye Hard “Change Up” Lyric Video
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•New R&B songstress, Dye Hard has released her new single ‘Change Up’, the second single on her debut EP “DYMOND”. The follow up to her last single ‘Don’t Know Us’ is equally captivating and features playful but candid lyrics reminiscent to classic 90’s r&b artists such as Brandy, Monica and Aaliyah.”Don’t change up, don’t change…
theSHIFT Release Two Videos “Consecrate” and “Dreams”
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•“Our lyrics question the nature of your reality”, John Shannon of “cosmic rock and roll” trio theSHIFT boldly declares on the band’s website. Shannon (vocals/guitar) and his bandmates MJ Lambert (drums) and Ben Geis (bass) attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but the group now calls New York City home. While they make great…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 15, 2017
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•Keep Shelly In Athens announces new album The ethereal and swirling sounds of the ambient-influenced pop of Greece’s Keep Shelly in Athens captures the transient feelings of city life and the inevitable passing of time. With lush melodic beats and dreamy vocals Keep Shelly’s production is an accessible and lighthearted entry into the world of…
Bongo Boy Records – ‘Volume XII’
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•With a wonderful laidback reggae groove is the slinky sound of Ricky Persaud Jr.’s “Feel The Love”. Utilizing dub effects marvelously, the entire song’s optimism shines through. Vocals have a communal, party-like atmosphere. Klyve shows off an impressive storytelling ability on the colorful sound of “Nocturnal Girl”. Luxurious in sound courtesy of the work of…
Leisure McCorkle – ‘Actin Like A Friend’
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•Experimental performers such as Leisure McCorkle recently made an appearance on an online music session performance segment called the Gaslight Sessions. In which he went on to perform a track he calls “Actin Like A Friend” for the audience in question at said location of Gaslight Sessions. “Actin Like A Friend” comes off his last…
Everything Everything Return With “Can’t Do”
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•Manchester-based four-piece Everything Everything return with a brand new single “Can’t Do”. It’s the first to be taken from their forthcoming new album “A Fever Dream” which has been produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Depeche Mode). The the official video — which also debuted today — was directed by Holly Blakey who the…
Pаrkеr Lоngbоugh – ‘Brіdgеѕ tо Nоwhеrе/Dеlіrіum іn Lo-fi’
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•It’s been a lоng tіmе соmіng, but Pаrkеr Lоngbоugh іѕ fіnаllу rеlеаѕіng іtѕ ѕорhоmоrе еffоrt, Brіdgеѕ to Nowhere/Delirium іn Lо-fі. Pаrkеr Lоngbоugh serves аѕ thе mоnіkеr оf fоrmеr Unсlе Jesse mеmbеr Mаtthеw Wіtthоеft. Related Article: https://www.punknews.org/review/6792/parker-longbough-commander-comatose It hаѕ bееn 11 уеаrѕ since Pаrkеr Lоngbоugh rеlеаѕеd hіѕ dеbut аlbum, Cоmmаndеr Cоmаtоѕе. Thе Anсhоrаgе, Alаѕkа nаtіvе іѕ…
Frankie Rose New Video “Trouble”
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•Slumberland Records and Grey Market are excited to announce Cage Tropical, the new album from Brooklyn-based artist, Frankie Rose, due August 11. Featuring sci-fi references and ’80s influences, the lead single “Trouble” is described by The Line of Best Fit as, “a driving first taste, with a rock-solid motorik underpinning Rose’s wiry synthwork and frayed…
Bikes: Tips for Buying the Best One for your Needs
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•After learning the basics of bikes, taking safety courses and buying safety gear, you may be looking forward to buying a bike. When you are ready to start shopping for bikes, there are various factors you need to consider before you make this important and exciting purchase. Abilities and Performance An important consideration that everyone…
NTFRMHRE – “Somebody Like You”
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•NTFRMHRE crafts an escapist trance pop world with “Somebody Like You”. Full of sunny melodies the song’s energy is outright infectious. Lyrics have a tender lovely quality to them giving the song a true sense of soul. Over the course of the song some narrative forms, one that shows the importance of being devoted to…
Mauves’ New Video ‘Eh Fille’
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•Quebec City underground pop-rock heroes Mauves grace us with their sensually teasing new video for the track Eh Fille (Hey Girl), a slow grooving burner found on their most recent release Coco. Temptation, desire, morality and anxiety are all at play in the gorgeously shot and directed clip, a reminder that at our most vulnerable…
Darlia New Video ‘Beam Me Up’
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•‘Beam Me Up’ is the follow-up to their triumphant return single ‘Ballad of Black & White’, which The Line of Best Fit described as “a summer anthem in the making. Rock and roll at its most addictive and sprawling, the track radiates with a nostalgia for sun-soaked fields and pints in paper cups. With this…
Chuck Eaton – ‘Lessons’
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•Stoli Will Have ‘Save The Worm’ By The Undercoats Playing This Summer
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•Twista ft. Cap 1 Collabo Video “Baddest”
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•From the West Side of Chicago to a world-wide stage, Twista has been killing the rap game for more than two and a half decades. Known as one of the pioneers of fast-paced “chopper” rap, he has nine albums under his belt and has earned an impressive social media footprint. Twista recently announced that his…
Xavier White Releases “Sudden Change”
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•New York City is home to plenty of aspiring artists and musicians, but with his eclectic sounds and unique narratives, R&B artist Xavier White stands out from the crowd. He released his debut EP Cancer Vs. Gemini last June, and in addition to reaching more than half a million plays on Spotify, his songs have…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 14, 2017
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•Tinkerbelles To Release Debut LP Imagine if you will, a world where cake smells like cigarettes and the Happy Birthday song was written by Gang of Four. And that pretty much sums up Tinkerbelles’ new album, Confetti At The Bottom. Seriously, the vinyl is 12″ birthday cake splattered with cigarette-scented scratch and sniff labels. And…
Now Casting: American Idol on ABC
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•Global phenomenon AMERICAN IDOL is back with world-renowned judge Katy Perry! Doron Ofir Casting is proud to announce that we are now casting in coordination with American Idol for the country’s most talented, unique, and inspiring solo singers from around the country between the ages of 15 – 28 years old. Every year, tens of…
doubleVee – ‘Frucus Minus (The Flycatcher)’
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•doubleVee first formed in 2012 as the result of intense musical chemistry. Allan Vest and Barb Hendrickson discovered early on they shared an unique connection for writing and performing together; their simpatico relationship with one another blossomed into more and the couple married in October, 2015. Allan Vest is the former longtime songwriting force, front…
Bleeder – Self Titled
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•The first album from writer and multi-instrumentalist Shelby Smoak has an unusual genesis. The origin of the project is the 2013 publication of Smoak’s non-fiction book Bleeder: A Memoir which examined the journey and challenges for a young man living with a HIV and hemophilia diagnosis. The book wasn’t quite enough for Smoak, however, and…
Consider These When Looking for a Good Auto Body Repair Shop
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•STU LARSEN’s “Chicago Song” From Sophomore Album ‘Resolute’
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•Last week, Larsen announced his forthcoming release of Resolute (out July 21 via Nettwerk Records), the follow up album to his debut release Vagabond. Check out the latest song from the album, “Chicago Song.” The song details a different kind of love for Larsen that happened in the city. The song is about a love…
THE CRIBS SHARE “IN YOUR PALACE” MUSIC VIDEO
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•Fresh from their recent run of sold-out UK shows celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their lauded third album Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever, The Cribstoday released a new video for their latest single “In Your Palace,” created by the band and their longtime collaborator Andrew Knowles.”In Your Palace” emerges from the band’s recent studio session…
Some Common Mistakes that You Must Avoid While Purchasing a Used Car
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•Initially, most of you are naturally quite skeptical about buying a used car. But you have no reason to fear in the current used car scenario. Today’s used cars seem to be completely different than the ones that were up for sale around one or two decades back. Used cars from 2005 onward have become…
PAM TAYLOR “SQUEEZE ME”
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•South Carolina native Pam Taylor is locked and loaded and ready to steal hearts with her authentic, heavy-hitting American roots rock sound. After starting the Pam Taylor Band in 2011, Taylor hit the top of the Roots Music and Blues music charts with her debut album, Hot Mess, in 2012 and sold out music halls…
Rev Peter Unger – “Grace Filled Man” + “An Instrument of His Love”
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•Today’s quick-moving, adrenaline-pumping, studio-modified radio hits are admittedly enjoyable listens, but the reality of their general genres and arrangements is something of a “tunnel vision” episode. In other words, finding high-quality music of different genres—particularly Gospel and Blue Grass—isn’t easy, but Reverend Peter Unger’s “Grace Filled Man” provides music fans with a glimmer of hope.…
Fox Grin Just Grins with Excitement About Touring
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•Artistic rock band Fox Grin, are from Atlanta GA and Nashville, TN. Taking together a number of genre choices to express their creativity, leading to a handful of releases, including most recent being an EP titled “Dawn”. Fox Grin have got so much in-store that they just want to get out and tour, tour, tour!…
Fox Grin – ‘Dawn’
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•Kevin Tiah New Video “Bring Back 2005?”
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•MSN messenger, coloured fringes, and studded belts- who else misses the glory days of “the scene”? Earlier this year, we partnered with Sydney, Australia-based musician Kevin Tiah to promote his “Fight For You” music video and now, he’s back with the lyric video for “Bring Back 2005″, a pop-punk singalong jam that could be straight…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 13, 2017
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•Mastodon Announce Fall North American and U.K. Headline Tour Internationally celebrated heavy rock icons Mastodon have extended their U.S. headline tour starting on September 26 in Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live with continued support from Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles. The tour also includes stops at several festivals, including the High Elevation…
Cranford Hollow – ‘Color/Sound/Renew/Revive’
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•“Dark Turns” might be the finest song on Cranford Hollow’s new album and it is an instrumental. Don’t let this mislead you. This is likely the South Carolina based five piece’s finest album yet and the quality is so outstanding that the sole instrumental, a relatively surprising move in and of itself, ranks among the…