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Consider These When Choosing a Travel Backpack

Selecting the right backpack is an important yet rather confusing decision. You’re probably going to have this piece of luggage with you at all times, and you’ll use it to hold all your stuff. Like many other aspects of traveling, choosing the perfect backpack needs a balance between two extremes; small vs. big, fabric vs.…

Sara Ontaneda – ‘Entre Espacios y Colores’

With a light and airy sound, Sara Ontaneda’s “Entre Espacios y Colores” is a timeless tasteful piece of pop. Effortlessly blending catchy melodies with a nimble jazzy quality, the pieces are arranged with the greatest of grace. The album works best when taken in together, for every song builds off the last. A narrative starts…

Miss Terry Dexter and Mr. Johnny Manuel – ‘I Remember’

Duets can either be good or bad, depending on the performers in question, for instance the take on “Beauty and the Beast”, both remake of the film and it’s timeless classic of the same name, done by Ariana Grande and John Legend. Now their duet sounded very reminisce to the classic animated version of the…

DAISHA Releases Music Video For New Single “UNFUCCWITABLE”

Aside from creating music in preparation for her upcoming release, DAISHA has been hard at work, currently playing the role of Lisa on the VH1 breakthrough TV series, “The Breaks”. “It was an awesome experience working with the producers, cast and the VH1 family. I went from working on the tv-movie to getting the call…

Fernando Harkless – ‘Light Up Your Love’

Jazz, like other genres among it, jazz has its own assortment of genres, ranging from the pop rock styling’s of jazz meets rock of Jamie Cullum, down to the jazz smoothness of Kenny G, right down to up-and-comers such as Fernando Harkless with his song “Light Up Your Love”. The song being tossed out by…

Tritonal New Video “Strangers”

“Gamma Gamma” in 2014. “Anchor” in 2015. “Blackout” in 2016. The soon-to-be seminal EDM duo Tritonal has been giving us hit after hit over the past 3 years. Fast-forward to late-February of 2017 and we are confident that Tritonal has brought another winner to the table with their newest track, “Strangers.” http://www.tritonalmusic.com/ It’s been an…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 13, 2017

TWELVE NOON reveal album details for ‘Saints and Sinners’ out June 9th Pittsburgh PA’s alternative metal rising stars TWELVE NOON have revealed the album art, track listing, and release date for their new full-length album, ‘Saints and Sinners’. The album consists of ten songs and is set for a June 9th release through Eclipse Records.…

Brit Royal – ‘Change (Dream Mix)’

Numerous live appearances and working with top flight producers and songwriting talents like Mikal Blue and J.R. Richards of Dishwalla has propelled UK based Brit Royal to the forefront of promising new acts. Their debut EP made a big impression on critics and fans alike, but it’s their first full length release entitled London that…

Souleye Delivers New Single “Hip Hop Medicine”

Conscious hip-hop artist, Souleye drops his brand new single “Hip Hop Medicine” featuring Dustin Tavella on May 5, 2017. This is the third single off his upcoming album, Wild Man expected for release in June 2017. “Hip Hop Medicine” will also be accompanied with a lyric video. http://www.souleye.net Infused with contemporary hip-hop soundscapes and bass…

WIZ KHALIFA ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER MOBILE GAME WIZ KHALIFA’S WEED FARM

Multi-platinum selling and Taylor Gang/Atlantic Records recording artist Wiz Khalifa, has officially announced the release of his new mobile game, WIZ KHALIFA’S WEED FARM, set to release on 4/20 on Apple App Store and Google Play. Made possible by Warner Music Artist Services, a division of WMG that supports Atlantic Records in all non-music brand…

Spayyzee – ‘Work For It’

Twenty year old Long Island, NY native Michael Plotkin, aka Spayyzee, has been actively pursuing his musical dreams since the age of fifteen when his current group Philosogy/SSP first formed. He’s prepping his debut album for an impending spring 2017 release and the second single from the forthcoming collection, “Work For It”, equals the quality…

KIIARA DROPS NEW TRACK “WHIPPIN” FEAT. FELIX SNOW

Just days before embarking on a 40+ city tour and taking the stage at Coachella for the very first time, Atlantic Records recording artist KIIARA drops new track “Whippin” feat. Felix Snow. The release of “Whippin” arrives just in time for Kiiara to join The Chainsmokers on their Memories: Do Not Open Tour, which begins…

Blue Honey – EP

Sung with true grit, Blue Honey does Americana great justice. Throughout the two songs Blue Honey opts for a stripped-down, straightforward approach. Vocals sound as if these are more than words, that these are experiences being conveyed to the listener with the utmost importance placed on honesty. By choosing this approach Blue Honey ensures that…

SAN MEI Releases New Single ‘Until You Feels Good’

San Mei returns with a spectacular first release for 2017, with brand new single ‘Until You Feel Good’ and a national tour to follow . After the success of last cut ‘Rewind’, the Gold Coast multi-instrumentalist is gathering some serious momentum, heading straight out on a headline tour in Melbourne and Sydney, capped off with…

PWR BTTM New Video “Big Beautiful Day”

PWR BTTM make music for “the coolest kids in the room”, but these aren’t the typical, mainstream “cool kids”; these are the queers, the weirdos, and the craft-store connoisseurs covered in glitter and rainbow face paint, wearing thrift store dresses several sizes too big. Ben Hopkins, (vocals, guitar, and some drums), and Liv Bruce, (drums)…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 12, 2017

More Adkins + More TV with “Something’s Going On” With Trace Adkins’ March 31 release of Something’s Going On (his first for BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records), the 3x GRAMMY-nominated 6’6″ vocalist finds himself debuting Top 3 on the Nielsen Soundscan Current Country Albums Chart. With his current single “Watered Down,” which showcases Adkins’ more “enlightened”…

5 Suggestions for a Perfect Car Audio Setup

There is nothing more enjoyable than driving while blaring your favorite music. Unfortunately, most cars don’t have the best sound systems for loud music. That new car you bought at a dealership like Woody Sander Ford might be a great ride, but with a few tweaks and minor adjustments, it can have a killer audio…

Brielle Von Hugel – “Stronger” FT B.o.B, (Exodus and Sweet & Sour Remix)

The latest single from bluesy pop vocalist Brielle Von Hugel, “Stronger”, continues the young singer’s upward trajectory as one of the most promising talents working in popular music today. Her appearance on Season 11 of American Idol propelled her into the public spotlight and she’s garnered a lot of traction from following appearances on FOX’s…

Simon J. Crawford – ‘Full Fathom Five’

Simon J. Crawford delves into a lovely mixture of classic psychedelic rock alongside masterful storytelling on “Full Fathom Five”. Throughout the album what Simon J. Crawford explores is the life fully lived, with snapshots of life strewn out over the gorgeous finely crafted sound. Arrangements are pitch-perfect with the attention to production simply stunning. By…

Shane Guerrette – ‘Wound Up’

There’s only one other musician, that comes to mind, who has gone out and produced, recorded, as well as written, material towards a music release, which was Joel Grind of thrash metal act Toxic Holocaust. He has been doing his thing from inside his house hold for the longest time. In fact, that’s the same…

Matthew Ellis – ‘Through Waking Eyes’

Matthew Ellis is a singer-songwriter from Ohio who performed and produced this fourteen-track album, titled, Through Waking Eyes alongside multi-instrumentalist Cara McQuate. This album, released in early November of last year and mixed by Jim Roll of Backseat Productions, is Ellis’s second effort, following his debut album released in the summer of 2014 titled, A…

Maxïmo Park’s Duncan Lloyd Announces Solo Album

Duncan Lloyd is probably best known as the guitarist and musical driving force behind Mercury Music Prize nominated band, Maximo Park, but Lloyd’s frenetic outpouring has also seen him busy with various projects including Decade In Exile, Nano Kino, experimentalists Res Band, and solo work under his own name. It is his solo work which…

Olive ‘Changing the World’ Video

Olivia Szulgowski, known as Olive, is an independent Australian born artist. Inspired by indie-pop, soul and motown, with a hint of old-skool R&B. Olive has embarked on her own original sound journey, with the essence of the late Amy Winehouse ‘Back to Black’ album, fused with modern-day indie-alt radio hits. “Join me for tea, some…

John Haesemeyer New Video “Maybe If I Try”

San Francisco-based performing artist John Haesemeyer fuses folk and popular genres, creating an emphasis on vocals, acoustic guitar, leaning on orchestral and rock instrumentation. Music Emissions described Haesemeyer’s songs as “deep, both musically and lyrically;” clearly inspired by “the great singer-songwriters of the past: Neil Young, Springsteen, Dylan.” http://www.haesemeyer.com/ His latest track, “Maybe If I…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 11, 2017

Two Islands – ‘Heaven’ They have just released their debut single, ‘Heaven’, and although they’re based in the UK, have been getting shown a lot of love stateside. H.O.S.H. releases ‘Karma’ EP on Diynamic H.O.S.H. returns from a brief hiatus from touring to focus on the studio with his first release of 2017; the ‘Karma’…

Jacob Didas – ‘Lucid’

Adventurous to its very core, Jacob Didas weaves together a wide variety of styles on the multifaceted “Lucid”. From industrial to classical to hip-hop to rock, the songs feel boundless full of endless exploration. Within this approach, the songs are strongly anchored with a catchy, pop-orientated core. Flows are incredible as Jacob Didas chooses a…

Baby In Vain’s ‘Transcendent’

Copenhagen’s Baby In Vain just released “Transcendent,” their first new track since their 2016 EP For The Kids. They also kick off a UK tour with PINS today, all dates below. “Transcendent’ is a darkly foreboding introduction to the band’s new material capturing “how anxiety consumes you and leaves no room for rational thinking or…

Vladimir Maisiuk – ‘Fretwalk’

Hailing originally from the city Minsk in Belarus, Vladimir Mausiuk’s musical journey is truly international. He’s now based out of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and his guitar playing has carried him to stages in Thailand, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Oman, and Indonesia. His songwriting and studio connections extend to nations like…

Natalie Bouloudis “Firebird” Single

Natalie Bouloudis’s debut EP is the perfect document of her humbling creative powers at this point in time. Harbouring her own distinct sound, Dead Sea Scripts channels her experiences and meditations into a deeply enchanting record. By turns evoking sixties’ girl band nostalgia with the concise hook-driven songwriting of ‘Firebird’ or entertaining her darker side…

Roger Jaeger New Video “Elevator”

Blending his knack for striking a balance of pop rock radio and out of the box, creative instrumentation, Roger Jaeger has quickly established himself as an inspiring and refreshing artist. The Oklahoma native’s third album, Start Over, reflects the sentiments and convictions Roger has gathered along his personal journey of discovery. Today we are excited…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 10, 2017

French Montana Launches Two New Songs Coke Boys Music / Bad Boy Entertainment / Epic Records’ Grammy nominated, worldwide platinum-selling hip-hop icon, and philanthro­pist French Montana launches two new hit songs “Unforgettable (feat Swae Lee)” and “No Pressure (feat Future)” now available on all streaming platforms. French found the inspiration for his upcoming “Unforgettable” music…

Swirl – ‘Ditch Day Soundtrack (2017)’

Swirl is a first class hard rock/metal unit based out of Southern California who, after a number of false starts, has settled on a creative direction invoking the full range of their talents. Earlier iterations of the band focused on a much more overt commercial sound, but the release of last year’s self titled heralded…

9 Best Free Mp3 Download Sites 2017

In many cultures, music has become an important part of people’s way of life as it plays a significant role in religious rituals such as marriage and graduation, social activities like dancing and cultural activities and so on. The music industry includes individuals who create songs and musical pieces (the songwriters and composers), individuals who…

Tara Carosielli Announces Debut EP + Single

With the release of her impressive and entrancing debut track ‘Leave You Lonely’ late last year, 22-yr-old Tara Carosielli left her mark across all the right places. Without any push whatsoever, Pigeons & Planes interviewed her for a Daily Discovery piece and she had radio support from Mistajam (BBC Radio 1), Clara Amfo (BBC Radio…

Kendra Black releases “RUDE” ft. Snoop Dog

Introducing emerging NYC-based pop star, Kendra Black, who jets onto the airwaves with her new single featuring Snoop Dogg, “Rude” from her debut EP, The Edge. Armed with LA’s Trend Def Studios (French Montana, Rich the Kid), as producers, style and looks that kill, and all that attitude, Black is set to come roaring onto…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 7, 2017

Coheed and Cambria to play “NeverEnder GAIBSIV” tour The multi-dimensional, progressive-rock band, Coheed and Cambria announced today that they will be touring the US this spring, performing their landmark third album, “Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness”, in its entirety. The tour, entitled NEVERENDER GAIBSIV, will take the…

Eskeerdo New Video “Bitta

Born and raised in Hialeah, Florida- the Miami-Dade County town with the highest percentage of Cuban and Cuban-American residents of any city in the United States- Alexander “Eskeerdo” Izquierdo dropped out of high school at the age of 15 to pursue a career in music. Turns out, dropping out was a good decision: now an…