“Mummy Dance” is just the blood sucking anthem we’ve been waiting for on the eve of the darkest day of the year. CHARACULA spends the video in her lush castle, gormandizing tarantulas and sucking the soul from a mummified body, fueling her demonic desires. A band of angelic pharoh-esque dancers bring the “Mummy Dance” to…
Music Hall Decor and Design: How to Create an Appealing Aesthetic
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Music halls are regarded as a valuable part of a community. Being able to preserve a culture through the historic timeline is as revered as a centuries-old church that has a soaring steeple and stained glass windows. Music brings people together and demands decor and design that lifts the senses and glorifies the sound. The…
Stoli Loves How Bree And The Whatevers Address The ‘Homewrecker’
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I am here today @ Skoped Out but with a heavy heart. I am just so distressed by the shooting in Vegas on Sunday night. It is clear that the enemy is targeting music concerts and trying to make us scared to see live music. I have no answers but we have to do something…
The Johnny Mac Band – “ACE”
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Jazz and funk meet up with the blues and R&B, with some Reggae tossed in on – Ace – by the Johnny Mac Band. They feature Johnny Mac a veteran of the New York circuit. Singing guitars and fiery solos bookend soulful voices supported by the rock-solid rhythm section of Joe Roberts on keyboards,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 5, 2017
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EUROPE: “Walk The Earth” video EUROPE—Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitars), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), John Levén (bass), Ian Haugland (drums)—just released the video for the title track from their forthcoming eleventh studio album, WALK THE EARTH, which is due out October 20 on Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music). The album was recorded at…
Matt Hammon – ‘Silver Suitcase’
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The bulk of Matt Hammon’s mainstream reputations rest with his tenure as drummer for Husker Du guitarist and songwriter Bob Mould, but his indie rock credentials extend much further. A little digging will turn up his time as a founding member of two well-regarded bands, Mineral and The Gloria Record, based out of Austin, Texas.…
Tandem Felix share new *skype themed* video
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When Dublin-based five-piece Tandem Felix released their EP Comma in 2015, it was heralded as the work whose textural and lyrical subtlety distinguished them from a multitude of other folk-tinged guitar acts. And then, for two years, silence. Dead silence. From a lamp-lit studio in an industrial estate located somewhere between a ketchup factory and…
Learn About The Tanning Peptide Melanotan II And Its Side Effects
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The injectable tanning peptide, Melanotan II is popularly used to gain a tan without being exposed to the ultraviolet solar radiation, sexual drive and to reduce appetite. Melanotan 2 is basically a peptide that’s freeze dried and it comes in a sterile vial that can be used multiple times. It was created to provide protection…
Altre di B – ‘Miranda!’
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The concept album Miranda! from Italian based quartet Altre di B serves notice that this band’s ambitions will not remain confined to the typical grab bags of songs. The ten songs are inspired by Quirico Filopanti’s nineteenth century book that proposed the first ideas about time zones while also mining the band member’s individual experiences…
Brent Daniels – ‘Party At The End Of The Road’
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It’s a testament to the enduring power that music held over Brent Daniels’ imagination that, no matter what twists and turns life laid in front of him, he eventually found his way back to one of his earliest passions. His album Every Road Has a Turn provides ample evidence of how bright the fire to…
Nick Dakota – “Sledgehammer”
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Nick Dakota has achieved a notable degree of success on the back of his recent full length album Vision with his combination of genuine star power, musical skills, and songwriting contributions from top shelf Nashville songwriters. The Michigan based performer is gathering material for his next album, but he’s still promoting Vision with every bit…
John Tracy New Video “Midnight Moon”
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` When John Tracy released his two beautifully touching videos for “Happy Ever After,” and “Fairytales Come True,” he was delivering inspiring songs about life and love that connected with listeners young and old. Now, John has stepped it up bringing more timely, relevant issues into his music. With a mantra of crafting “real music…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 4, 2017
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How To Get Music In Spotify Playlists Before we dig into everything there’s to know about Spotify playlists at this moment in time, you should remember that just because someone has a ton of streams does not mean they have a ton of fans. How To Get Music In Spotify Playlists The General Assembly announce…
Why Use Payday Loans?
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There always comes a time in everyone’s life when they feel the need of money because of an urgent requirement such as medical expenses, unexpected bills, foreign holidays and trips and many other similar situations as well. Arranging money at such a short notice is almost impossible for everyone as most of the people in…
Are You Getting a Dog Soon? Here’s What You Need
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When you consider the companionship dogs can bring to your life, it is no wonder that you decided to keep one. On the contrary, if you do not own one but would like to, there are many benefits. Dogs are loyal animals that help keep your temperament down. Besides, canine friends love to play meaning…
How to Pick the Best Stereo for Your Car
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Whether you enjoy listening to the radio, hooking up your mp3 player, or feeding your GPS audio to your car’s speakers, a stereo system can be a massive upgrade that not only improves comfort and offers entertainment on your trips, but also adds a hefty measure of monetary value to your car. No car stereo…
Angelica Rockne’s shares “Married By Elvis”
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Angelica Rockne’s debut album, Queen of San Antonio is out October 27th and, recently, Noisey premiered “Married By Elvis” calling it a song “about the passing of time and battered expectations and, the more you let it sink in, the more devastating it becomes.” Maybe we’re all too defeated with the dreary assumption that regional…
5 Facts on How Speaking a Second Language Helps You Earn More
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Being able speak multiple languages is without a doubt one of the best things to put on your C.V. But what are the advantages to your language skills other than the actual language speaking? There are many ways you can showcase how employable you are by transferring the fact that you speak another language into…
Barry Rock Presents Video For “Closer”
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Born and raised in New York City, it comes as no surprise that Barry Rock is a true rock and roller. Starting young and drawing lifelong inspiration from artists like The Beatles, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys, and The Cars, he got his own musical start by playing in bands in college in the 1970s…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2017
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KIIRA’s “Last Time” feat. Noah North & Naomi Wild of ODESZA fame The single was premiered with support from CelebMix on Friday, September 29th. Speaking on her debut single, KIIRA said, “This song means so much to me because of how I relate with it on a personal level. I recorded it in July and…
Joel Madison Blount New Video ‘Arms Open Wide’
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Birmingham, AL-based Americana/folk singer-songwriter Joel Madison Blount is set to release his new album, Our New Moon, on September 29, 2017. Merging the influence of Southern literary authors with a musical response to the rhythm and melody of life, Blount writes songs about the human experience, meant to offer hope and inspire the listener. The…
LA’PORSHA RENAE RELEASES “ALREADY ALL READY” LYRIC VIDEO
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La’Porsha Renae was introduced to the world via the stage of the 15th and final season of American Idol. Although American Idol is the medium that introduced La’Porsha to the world, she has been signing since the tender age of six. She vividly recalls singing “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys in her mother’s beauty shop. La’Porsha…
Little Musicians: 4 Ways You Can Support Your Child’s Interest in Music
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Music is very important in many cultures and plays a key role in our lives. There have been many studies conducted linking the role of music to different areas of our lives, including regulating moods and increasing academic success. Children can absolutely benefit by learning to play music. Below are some ways in which you…
How To Use Hair Wigs
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In past most of the people made use of the wig just to hide their baldness or short hair but as time has changed use of the wig has got very flexible and many people make use of it as a hair extension in order to change their look as well as look of the…
THE NIGHT GAME RELEASE NEW SINGLE “ONCE IN A LIFETIME”
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Hot on the heels of a North American tour supporting John Mayer this summer, as well as a string of sold-out headline dates around the U.S, The Night Game announce the release of their highly anticipated second single, “Once In A Lifetime”— out today via Interscope Records. Martin Johnson talks on his inspiration behind the…
Ashley J – “Unbreakable”
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Singer-Songwriter Ashley J is a hot up and comer based out of the East Coast as well and is definitely worth mentioning. She’s also a true musical free spirit! All this can be felt on every aspect of her music. Speaking of which, her music is steeped in a multidimensional fusion of modern and 90s…
Souleye – ‘Wildman’
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Posterity is a cruel mistress and legacies aren’t what they used to be. The truly transformational artists, in any medium, are the ones who find a toehold with the public imagination that the years cannot wash away. Instead, these artists only make a deeper and bigger impression over time and they soon accumulate a body…
Dizzy Box Nine – ‘Electric Illusion’
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Dizzy Box Nine blend their improvised-pop rock with the styles of bands like Blink 182, The Cars, Train and Tom Petty. This can’t be bad for anyone, and they prove that on – Electric Illusion, their new 12 track full-length album. They manage to forge their own thing out of a three-minute pop song. They…
New Video By Airy Jeanine “Everywhere”
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Although she calls New Jersey her home, Airy Jeanine is ready to break out to the worldwide stage. In 2015, we brought you the videos for “Mama’s Girl”, an empowering visual showing a young woman being true to herself; and “Do You”, a sincere and sentimental track that shows maturity and poise on a level…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 2, 2017
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Jim Marshall’s Collection of Previously Unseen Peace Photographs on Display San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) announces PEACE: Photographs by Jim Marshall, an exhibit featuring a selection of legendary photographer Jim Marshall’s unseen peace photographs. The exhibit opens October 20 at SF Art Exchange (458 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102) with a welcome reception from…
Slow Burning Car – “Soul Crimes”
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Slow Burning Car has a great name and some great music to back it up. The title of Slow Burning Car is destructive in its imagery which is exactly the feeling of relief that rock music gives to its listeners. Their song Soul Crimes will give listeners that same sense of relaxation, of cleansing that…
Blakeley – “Caffeine & Nicotine”
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Brooklyn based singer Blakeley is out with a new album called Sin Cider- on it is the single, “Caffeine & Nicotine”. Blakeley is an artist that lets you know exactly who she is and what she’s about. A quick look at her website shows her personality rather clearly, but you can dig through her social…
Energy Alchemist – ‘Reminder’ EP
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California-based metal band Energy Alchemist is out with a new EP called Reminder, featuring a brand new track of the same name and remade versions of their songs, “Way Too Late” and “Flush”. The band is made up of Bill Hankins (guitar, vocals, programming), Julian Sterling (guitar, vocals), Erik Koski (bass), and Matt Heath (drums).…
High Park Society – ‘On Your Mind’
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“On Your Mind”, the new single by High Park Society, an independent studio project with music done by the mastermind of Canadian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter as well as acoustician Frank Babic. Another “one-man-does-all” type project. His indie pop style really brings it all together with such hooks, vocals, and music. High Park Society’s evoking…
Fruit Juice’s New Video “Flesh”
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On their latest video, Washington based musicians Fruit Juice explore the conflicts of visually representing your music and the lengths bands will go to to alter their aesthetic. As singer and songwriter Jake McCaffray explains: “The song, Flesh, is a semi sorta sudo partial kinda almost but not quite satire. A song that started off…
New Music from Kingston, Jamaica: Eesah New Single “Tell No Lie”
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“Tell No Lie”, presented by Eesah and Royal Order Music, produced by Loud City Music, is a song fueled with riddles and Jamaican folklore. The journey gives insight to some of life’s more serious lessons, delivered through a series of playful conundrums. Riddle me this, riddle me that, what goes in the fridge and always…
Experts: What you Need to Know before Selling Your Home
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Regardless of whether you are selling your fifth or first house, there are things you need to know before listing the property. This is what separates the successful from the unsuccessful home sellers. If you thought that selling a home is an easy and fun activity, you might want to think again. Proper preparations are…
The Morning Episodes – ‘Devil’ featuring Curtismith and Leanne
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Whenever religion is involved it is either good or bad. In the case of the Devil the demon of all evil according to some if not most, it means bad news. “Devil”, featuring a guest spot from Curtismith and Leanne, is on the other hand a rather interesting track by a pop act called The…
WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, 2017
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Copper Fest Celebration of Cultural Arts Expands New Partnerships From exhilarating Caribbean music to groundbreaking contemporary dance to deep dives into community and spirituality. The second edition of Copper Fest, the celebration of cultural arts from Miami’s Copperbridge Foundation, reaches out to the City of North Miami and the Little Haiti Cultural Center and opens…
The Voice Alum Jacquie Lee Premieres New Video ‘California Dreaming’
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California Dreaming’ by Jacquie – About the Song: “CA dreamin is inspired by loneliness and the city of LA. When I moved I’d never lived on my own before and I had also just split with my boyfriend of a couple years. I wasn’t really sure who I was on my own. One thing that…
