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Gar Francis – ‘Step X Step’

Where to begin when it comes to an artist like Gar Francis. He goes back, way back when to being born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey for one. For another, as a child, his earliest memories came from getting out of the house, with his father every Sunday, listening to music, such as Chairman…

Kathryn Shipley – ‘Shine Your Love’

Gar Francis was just mentioned in regards to his own piece of work “Step X Step”. But as mentioned there he is a song writer of sorts, so of course his works would travel guiding and helping other artists, such as Kathryn Shipley. Gar Francis writing her latest and newest track called “Shine Your Love”.…

Blind Lemon Pledge– ‘Backwoods Glance’

James Byfield, perhaps better known by his stage persona, “Blind Lemon Pledge”, is a multi-instrumentalist and blues singer based in San Francisco, California. Upon retiring from his career as a successful graphic designer and creative producer in 2008, Byfield set out to perform music and has since achieved a respectable amount of praise from critics,…

Bob Pepek – ‘Pratfalls and Curtain Calls’

Bob Pepek performs with such passionate on the pop perfection of “Pratfalls and Curtain Calls”. Such heart and soul runs through these moving, emotive piece. By choosing such an approach Bob Pepek delivers thoughtful, highly articulate lyricism that guides the entirety of the album. Intricate arrangements further emphasize the exploratory temperament that defines Bob Pepek’s…

Premiere: Chris Wills Q&A + New Single “Nowhere To Go”

Hard work and hard luck are not necessarily paradoxical and both often play a major role in eventually achieving a goal. Determining what that goal actually looks like – and mapping out a plan of action to get there – is often an arduous process of swings and misses, or in musical terms, striking the…

Cranford Hollow – ‘And You, Brutus’

The almighty south, where the marshes, lakes, plants, and all things green grow far and wide, that it’s surrounded by plantations, forts, and more so then you would expect the south to dish out. What does this all mean really, well from the depths of the state that is South Carolina. Explosive southern rockers Cranford…

Electric 5 New Video “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley cover)

Rising like a phoenix out of The Windy City, Electric 5 is a freshly formed, classical crossover electric string quintet that performs unique and enchanting choreographed string renditions of some of the greatest Rock and Pop successes of all time. Through their highly innovative arrangements and masterful musicianship, Electric 5 is able to recreate the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 8, 2017

The Savage Radley Offers an Authentic Glimpse into Southern Life on ‘Kudzu’ The American South and its stomps andhttps://glidemagazine.com/183985/video-premiere-savage-radley-rock-ramble-across-south-gone/ twangs have heavily influenced The Savage Radley’s music, but one thing is certain: this is not throwback country. Produced by Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle, Caitlin Rose, Andrew Combs), the band’s Delta-infused sound mixes classic Southern…

Six Degrees Of Collaborations

Musical artists often collaborate to create different blends of styles and sounds. Some of the best recordings have been produced when one artist borrows another artists work. A previously recorded song can be rerecorded or even just played alongside of a new recording in a unique way. Fans also like to see their favorite performers…

GaBso – ‘Made Me Wanna Change My Name’

GaBso represents the best of R&B, EDM, and pop with the passionate performance of “Made Me Wanna Change My Name”. His emotive voices rest at the center of the sound. Beats are crafted with care, crisp and nimble. Melodies waft throughout the collection, neatly combining their pop leanings with an EDM level of power. Lyrics…

Reasons Why You May Need To Apply For Loans

Loans can provide a cost-effective, fast and easy way to access financing. Loans such as personal loans of varying amounts are used to cater for different needs and goals. There are a number of reasons why you may need to seek funding through a loan. Car Loans Cars are known for being costly purchases and…

Bradford Loomis – ‘Bravery & the Bell’

Northwestern native Bradford Loomis’ third album, Bravery & the Bell, is wrenched from difficult circumstances. The recent knowledge of his father’s diagnosis with Early Onset Alzheimer’s spurred Loomis to reflections about what past generations bestow upon us and our responsibilities to such inheritances. This is not a love letter in musical form directed at an…

Souleye – ‘Hip Hop Medicine’

Souleye’s musical career began in the trunk of a car. The rapper, hip-hop artist and songwriter was on his way to a party in pastoral New England hill country in a car so laden down with his friends that he and another teen hopped in the trunk. The year was 1996, and Souleye was still…

Kita Alexander Returns with Heartfelt “Hotel” EP

Kita Alexander has today released her sophomore EP, Hotel, which is out now through Atlantic Records. The EP comes off the back of last year’s Like You Want EP, which has garnered mass critical acclaim and been streamed by fans all over the world in excess of 25 million times. With influences ranging from Stevie…

Sacred Oath Release New Lyric Video

New song/lyric video from Connecticut-based underground metal legends, Sacred Oath. The song, “Twelve Bells”, is the title track from their new album, the band’s 10th, which comes out next Friday, May 12th. Sacred Oath has been crafting their particular brand of US metal since 1985. Their debut album “A Crystal Vision” (1988) is widely regarded…

Roc Nation’s Dorothy Releases New Single “Down to the Bottom”

Today, DOROTHY releases their newest single “Down to the Bottom,” a stomp-worthy, hard-rock anthem dripping with soul and attitude. Co-written by Dorothy Martin, Mark Jackson, Ian Scott and the legendary Linda Perry (Adele, Alicia Keys, Cristina Aguilera), the track’s lyrics and production combined with front-woman Dorothy Martin’s powerhouse vocals are nothing short of adrenaline-inducing. “Working…

Peg Parnevik Single “Don’t Tell Ma”

Pop sensation Peg Parnevik catapulted into the Swedish music business in early spring 2016, and practically overnight. A year later, the young and promising Peg has a roster full of achievements including her debut single “Ain’t No Saint” (23 million streams), a Swedish-Grammy nomination, as well as an extensive national tour last summer. Peg was…

David D’Angelo Video “Jade”

David D’Angelo is an immensely gifted young producer and multi-instrumentalist who crafts a unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, funk, and jazz into his sonic creations. “Jade” is the perfect example of this inimitable sound. Listening to it will have you wishing you were on an exotic island somewhere far, far away basking in the sun…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 5, 2017

Pop, Techno + Sci-Fi= Foreverandever<3 feat Summer Heart What do you get when you fuse an eclectic blend of pop, techno and sci-fi influences with a lot of “walking late at night in the center of Stockholm”? A foreverandever<3 EP, apparently. With praise from the likes of Musikguiden I P3, Ja Ja Ja Music, Nordik…

Angus Crowne and the Family Jewels – ‘Shag Rug’

A surreal sound sets on Angus Crowne and the Family Jewels’ otherworldly stylistic tour de force of “Shag Rug”. Throughout the album, the only constant is the poetic storytelling of Angus Crowne and his reassuring vocals. Beyond that everything else is fair game. Songs shift wildly going from ukulele-inspired punk to psychedelic twee. Strangely inviting…

Chey – ‘She’s Got You’

Whenever an artist or band goes to the length of releasing a song, in various ways it could work in their favor or it could not. In the case of an artist by the name of Chey with her latest and newest song turned single “She’s Got You”. She has taken this song and released…

Mammother – ‘Devotion Lost’

Mammothor is an American hard rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2012. Travis Lowell fronts the group with powerful and versatile vocals. Berklee graduate Josh Johnson studied with guitar shred legend Joe Stump while Dana Sharpton has studied with virtuoso guitarist Greg Howe. The dynamic and steady drums of Nick Raby fill out the…

Is Vegas All It’s Made Out To Be?

Some like to call Las Vegas an adult playground akin to Disneyland for kids. It’s a town that is open 24/7, 365 days a year where you can gamble, enjoy the greatest of meals or buffets, see Broadway plays or other musical entertainment, walk the famous 3.4 mile strip and, in the meantime, see a…

Coherer – ‘Autonomise’

EDM or electronic dance music, is known to many as one of the most popular genres of the music scene. Why is that, what types of music is it precisely? Well electronic based music is music infusing various sounds into a blend of melody of certain music. Like take a DJ mixing together two different…

Raven – ‘The Burning EP’

“Phoenix” was the one track to take flight off the latest and newest EP release “The Burning” by an act called Raven. Raven not be confused with Raven-Symoné of the hit Disney TV show That’s So Raven, or another act by the name of Raven Black, an up-and-coming band from the Los Angeles, Californian turf.…

Carmen Villain New Single ‘Planetarium’

Carmen Villain announces her “Planetarium” EP, out June 2nd via Smalltown Supersound, and shares the title track which serves as the first glimpse into Villain’s upcoming album, due out later this year. Melancholic piano and long wisps of reverb create a cocoon of warmth in the otherwise cold and desolate outer space in which “Planetarium”…

5 Best Tools to Improve Your Listening Experience

People listen to things like music, podcasts, movies, and more on their mobile devices today. The options of what to listen to and watch are nearly endless. However, there are concerns about the quality of a listening experience. Some headphones and speakers are not the best quality, but others are absolutely outstanding and provide high-definition…

On the Road Again: Reaching Out to Your Fans with Social Media

Being a musician is no easy task. Of course, it comes with many benefits, such as having artistic freedom and the ability to pursue your truest passion. However, whether you’re in the studio, recording a new album, or engaging on a world tour, it can be tough to stay in touch with your fans. As…

Be Only You Video “Winning”

B.O.Y, which stands for Be Only You, is an all-girl trio that impeccably bonds the echoes of soul, rap, and R&B music into an incredibly charming ensemble. Going from unrepentantly tomboy to adventurously sexy aesthetically, these girls have that star quality that commands the attention of all who cross their path. Staying fun and classy,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 4, 2017

Osmani Garcia celebrates worldwide video premiere of “Baila Toma” Urban singer-songwriter, Osmani Garcia, better known as The Hit Factory (La Fabrica de Exitos), celebrates the worldwide video premiere of his single “Baila Toma” this Thursday, May 4 at Blue Martini Miami. The video will have its exclusive television premiere the same day on Telemundo’s Al…

Elaine Mai Collaborates With Irish MC Miss Elayneous

Irish artist Elaine Mai has been crafting a reputation for atmospheric and melodic electronic music. She follows up the release of ‘The Colour Of The Night’, the first track taken from her upcoming EP with the title track ‘Praise In The Cliche’. A prominent figure in the LBGT community in Ireland, Elaine is forging a…

Quantum Split – ‘America’

When a band goes and combines such genres as rock with soul, you have to scratch your head a bit about the two being tossed together. Rock music and soul music could go together and have likely more than once but does it always work out. In the case of New York City band Quantum…

Roadcase Royale Brand-New Single ‘Not Giving Up’ May 12th

Rock and R&B-influenced group Roadcase Royale will be releasing a brand new single entitled Not Giving Up on May 12th. The band is fronted by Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Nancy Wilson of Heart and Liv Warfield of Prince’s New Power Generation, and also includes members from each of their respective bands. Not Giving Up is…

Star Blazers – ‘Raining Fire’

You don’t come looking at punk rock for musical proficiency or songs that don’t have mistakes. If you come here looking for that, you will be sorely disappointed. This is unapologetically imperfect. It’s also quite strong for fans of punk rock. The guitar sound starting the opening “Don’t Let It Rain” is just plain mean.…

Rescue Me! A Cause for Paws

Charity albums are always a bit strange to review. I mean, on the one hand, you really need to consider the music on hand. After all, that’s what you hear. The thing is, you can overlook some problems if the cause is worthwhile. Well, proceeds from this album go to animal welfare organizations, and all…

David Starr – ‘The Head and Heart’

David Starr’s smooth and flawless vocals are the real star of this CD. He is right on key and expressive every step of the way. That makes this a very pleasant listening experience. It doesn’t hurt that the songs are very good, too. “Edge of the World” is the first piece, I really love David…

The Dead Daisies New Video “Make Some Noise – Live & Louder”

By now, it’s apparent that nobody is carrying the flag of big, anthemic rock and roll like The Dead Daisies. The band ripped through 2016 with the wind at their backs in support of their commercially and critically vaunted release Make Some Noise. They rocked crowds at the biggest festivals in Europe, trekked across the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 3, 2017

Watch Clash Magazine’s Premiere for “Those Beautiful Boys” Avant-garde artist Lola Moon is a singer/songwriter who meticulously straddles the epic dynamic between voice and music. The inspired starlet moved to Berlin from her native UK to link up with her producer and co-writer Kris Steininger – the motive was to carefully develop her own eclectic…