Previously unreleased demo of Paul McCartney’s ‘Twenty Fine Fingers’ available on Vevo One of the most critically acclaimed albums of the eighties, nominated for both BRIT and Grammy Awards, Flowers In The Dirt saw McCartney team up with Elvis Costello to co-write a third of the album (My Brave Face, You Want Her Too, Don’t…
STOLI IS FEELING ZEN PLAYING BELLE OF THE FALL ‘EARTHBOUND’
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So here we are February 2nd. I know that we are a music based company, but I am very excited for Sunday as the Patriots play the Falcons. Go Pats is all I will say. We have got an amazing duo today by the name Belle of the Fall. Tracy Walton & Julia Autumn Ford…
KING WASHINGTON “MY REFLECTION” SINGLE
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The End Records is pleased to announce the signing of King Washington for the release of their upcoming third studio album. Drawing from diverse influences such as Grizzly Bear, The Crash Kings, The Talking Heads, The Beatles and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Los Angeles’ own King Washington are in the midst of creating the New…
How to Throw a Birthday Party
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Birthdays are a yearly event, which come and go very fast. For this reason, you need to make sure that any birthday you plan is special. Here are some tips for planning the best birthday party: Pick a theme Are you throwing a party for your friend or relative? You need to consider the age,…
Astrid Gnosis “Troll”
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Visual and sound artist Astrid Gnosis explores social and emotional collapse through her work — a heady mix of abstract textures, fractured beats, cinematic atmospherics, twisted melodies and off-the-wall vocals. Now living and working in London, Astrid began writing music when she was just 13 years old. She’s crafted sonic installations for exhibitions and art…
James Chatburn Releases New Single “Omens”
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James Chatburn has dropped his first single of 2017, after an invitation by LA tastemaker label Soulection to be part of their 6th birthday “Promise Once More” compilation, alongside heavyweights such as IAMNOBODI and ESTA. “Omens” showcases James’ incredible development as an artist. Sparse production built on handcrafted samples, synthesizers, drum machines, guitars and lush…
Tasha Michelle New Video “Letter of Appreciation”
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Tasha Michelle grew up surrounded by all genres of music. The sounds of Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Richard Smallwood as well as, many other artists filled her childhood home. Brought up in the Methodist church she watched as her mother, aunt, and great grandmother all sang in gospel quartets. It was then Tasha learned music…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2017
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Selina Albright comfortable and confident enough to “Eat Something” While a song about the joy of packing on a few pounds and a widening booty may seem contrary to the messages bombarding the popular music and media landscapes, smooth soul singer Selina Albright’s “Eat Something” is instantly resonating with fans and radio programmers, including SiriusXM…
Daisy Jopling – ‘The Awakening’
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Daisy Jopling’s “The Awakening” offers a sense of hope throughout these finely tailored eclectic arrangements. With strong roots in chamber pop, Daisy Jopling incorporates a wide variety of stylistic choices throughout the album. Classical, rock, pop, infused with a clear love of the theatrical make their way into the mix. Attention to detail is profound…
Tripp Denom – ‘Coupe Life’
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Tripp Denom’s “Coupe Life” glides by on chill vibes. With an all-encompassing lush sound the arrangement feels perfect. Percussion hits all the right notes, kept stripped down but still fully in force. Synthesizers sprawl out into luxurious textures letting the multi-layered kaleidoscopic rush of color. By far the heart and soul of the sound comes…
Nick Black – ‘Deep Blue’
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The second full length album from Nick Black, Deep Blue, is a ten song collection following up his 2012 debut The Soul Diaries. It combines the same incendiary guitar work, vocal excellence, and polished songwriting distinguishing the first album while exhibiting growing maturity. Delving into a longstanding musical genres like soul and blues music isn’t…
Finding A Music Friendly Home
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If you’re a musician looking for a place to live, you have a lot of things to consider. If you practice an instrument on a daily basis you want to make sure that you are living somewhere where you won’t be bothering a bunch of neighbors at all hours of the night with those noises.…
PEP RELEASE NEW SINGLE “GET PHYSICAL”
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PEP is a supremely fitting name for an act who describes its music as “Nu-Wop Dreamsauce.” Their irresistible new single “Get Physical” embodies vintage malt-shop pop with an updated rhythmic twist. Both parody and homage, the track’s punchy bass line, sugary sweet vocals, and ironic lyrics deliver on those melodic hooks that are essential to…
Love Ghost “Forgive Me” Video
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Inspired by the 90’s grunge subculture, Los Angeles based Love Ghost successfully pays tribute to the most influential genre of alternative rock, while creating a unique and modern sound. Having grown up together, the five-piece are able to poignantly express both the hardships and joys of suburban teenage culture within their music. The band was…
Louise Lemón New Single ‘Egyptian Darkness’
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‘Egyptian Darkness’ is the new single from the Scandi female artist with vision called Louise Lemón. Although the music itself doesn’t resemble anything Egyptian at all, there is an message to the name. It does however sound dark, mysterious and mystical. In the style of Lana Del Rey, The Kills and PJ Harvey’s open and…
Christina Rubino Video “Godspeed and Guns”
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With the release of the Godspeed & Guns album, NYC’s Christina Rubino brings a new feel to a classic genre. The album, produced by Jerry Farley with a host of amazing projects under his belt, is lush with addictive progressions, soulful vocals, and an alternative edge. The record boasts the aesthetic of indie rock anthems.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 31, 2017
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IDLES release chaotic, hilarious video for “Stendhal Syndrome” Bringing the unsettling reality of the world we live in into their frantic assault on the senses, they are a band that can only be truly understood by witnessing in a live environment. The release late last year of single “Well Done” saw the band rise to…
Richard Scott – ‘Keeper of My Heart’
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A veteran’s touch is always distinctive. There’s a certainty and understated swagger surrounding their songwriting that never beats its chest or ballyhoos its presence. Instead, the fundamentals just come through, confidence never wavers, and the artist’s command of their particular skill set is steady. Richard Scott has been involved with music throughout his adult life…
Brian Lee Robinson – ‘The Texas Side Of Nashville’
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Brian Lee Robinson sings the tried and truest of country on the Americana blues of “The Texas Side Of Nashville”. Arrangements are done just right with the perfect twang, a gentle kind of rhythm that helps to guide the songs forward. Easily the highlight of the collection are the highly articulate lyrics which show off…
RYAN ADAMS: “DO YOU STILL LOVE ME?” VIDEO NOW LIVE
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After releasing “Do You Still Love Me?” out into the world, Ryan Adams has shared the video for the first single off his highly anticipated 15th studio album, Prisoner—out February 17th on Pax-Am/Blue Note. Directed and produced by Noah Abrams, and edited by Brook Linder, “Do You Still Love Me?” gives viewers intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses…
Importance of Home Repair and Plumbing
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Homeowners need to adapt to their surroundings and ensure that their homes are able to withstand different weather conditions and circumstances. Repair and maintenance are integral components of reinforcing where you live. Maintenance Maintenance is a preventative step towards ensuring the longevity of your property. Regular inspections make it possible to identify different parts of…
How to Increase Patronage at Your Local Music Venue
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The local music scene around the country is booming. Homegrown musicians are seeing support of unparalleled proportions. Many gougers have received their start in local music venues, and they are now success stories known throughout the music industry. These same venues need to attract patrons, however, in order to give musicians the crowd they need…
ANTI- SIGNS JADE JACKSON
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Anti- is thrilled to announce the signing of Jade Jackson. A highly prolific and supremely talented young singer-songwriter, Jackson creates a sound that is simultaneously new and old, merging a youthful spiritedness with a weary storyteller’s perspective usually reserved for veteran artists. Stylistically the sound is unapologetically country rock. It merges the heartbreak and resilience…
Satellite Gods – ‘Marker 7-58’
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Passionate and pure, Satellite Gods creates compelling finely crafted stories on the adventurous “Marker 7-58”. Lyrics rest front and center of each piece. Stories, mere snapshots of a life lived fully, are told with the utmost poignancy. Arrangements add to this power ranging from full-on rock with influences of folk, country, and even elements of…
AV Super Sunshine “Spider Wedding” Video
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He’s never been shy about the past demons he has had to conquer in his life. His battles with severe depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress syndrome and bi-polar disorder robbed him of many of his most creative years, but rather than looking at life in the rearview he bundled it all up and forged ahead with…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 30, 2017
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Savoy Motel Tour With The Lemon Twigs Begins This Thursday The debut album by Nashville’s Savoy Motel comes from a pedigree of garage, punk, and power-pop groups (bassist Jeffrey Novak founded both Cheap Time and the Rat Traps; drummer Jessica McFarland was also in Cheap Time, and along with guitarists Dillon Watson and Mimi Galbierz,…
Jonathan Cavier – ‘Comes a Moment’
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The latest single from Jonathan Cavier’s album Premier, “Comes a Moment”, delivers another musically and lyrically satisfying platter for listeners. His compositional slant, as a songwriter, leans towards layered tracks heavy on dynamics while never sacrificing melody The lyrical sophistication he shows off on songs like this is easy to underestimate – it might be…
AnnMarie Fox Video “Land Ain’t Loving Me”
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Multi-talented singer, performer, and model AnnMarie Fox has announced the upcoming release of her new single, “Land Ain’t Loving Me.” http://www.redfoxsings.com/ The song consists of passionate vocals layering over a laid back, Country beat with the lyrical theme highlighting messages of peace and love. Grab it on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1192735454?ls=1&app=itunes
Dave Vargo – ‘Burning Through’
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Burning Through, the first solo album from Dave Vargo, a longtime live and session guitarist for artists as varied as Whitney Houston and Rupert Holmes, is an eleven song collection leaning more towards the acoustic side of the ledger but incorporating enough edginess and rock and roll attitude that it never sounds one note or…
How to Produce and Market Your New Hit Song Correctly
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Creating a song and hearing it on the radio used to involve complex dealings with music producers and labels. In today’s connected world, almost anyone can have that next great hit. Producing and marketing a hit song correctly in the Internet age requires a mixture of new concepts and traditional practices as you make a…
MAJOR LAZER’S “RUN UP” FEATURING PARTYNEXTDOOR AND NICKI MINAJ
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“Run Up,” the new single from international superstars Major Lazer—the group comprised of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, premieres today—listen here. The track, inspired as ever by the group’s Caribbean roots, features PARTYNEXTDOOR and Nicki Minaj. “It’s always important for us to work with people who are on the same wave,” says Diplo. “Nicki and…
Soles Of Passion “Turned It All Around” Video Release
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If there is one thing that Soles Of Passion is laser focused on, it is their commitment to championing the cause of financial fairness and balance for citizens of the USA. Their unrelenting ability to hold big banks and financial institutions accountable for their past and current transgressions is important because even though 2008 seems…
The Weeks Video For First Single ‘Talk Like That’
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‘Easy’, the highly anticipated new album from rising Nashville-via-Mississippi band The Weeks, is set for release April 7th on Lightning Rod Records. The new video for “Talk Like That,” the album’s first track, debuts today featuring live footage shot entirely by the band’s own drummer, Cain Barnes. The Weeks recorded ‘Easy’ over the course of…
DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS’ “MAKE A CHANGE” VIDEO
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“Back in July when Durand Jones & The Indications debut album was released, we had no idea what the world would think,” explains Terry Cole from Colemine Records. “After all, the record, albeit finely crafted, was conceived in a dingy Indiana basement on a shoestring budget of 452 dollars and 11 cents (we kept receipts).…
Chandani New Video “Baby Blues”
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Since her first single “Addiction,” and the subsequent “Forgive You,” Chandani has proved herself to be an artist with a big heart, a bigger voice, and an ability to process life lessons with a maturity and poise that is remarkable for someone her age. The Los Angeles based songstress is back once again with “Baby…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 26, 2017
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URBAN CONE: NEW SINGLE “OLD SCHOOL” COMING FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH Find out more about Urban Cone here: AVA FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE IS BACK For the third year running, AVA (Audio Visual Arts) Festival and Conference is set to return to its Belfast home at T13, this time across two days on the 2nd and 3rd…
Downie Streahl – ‘Run Away With You’
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Grand Rapids, Michigan based singer/songwriter Downie Streahl has returned with her latest single, “Run Away With You”. It follows up on the success of earlier charting singles like “Now” and “Unavailable” with the same dynamic style that allows her to freely move between multiple genres without losing anything off her presentation. There’s a lot of…
Poetically Contagious – ‘Toss Him Aside’
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Hailing from the Binghamton, New York area, Poetically Contagious formed in the early months of 2010 as a performance group who made early appearances at university shows in the area before transitioning into a recording act. The quality of the duo’s material vaulted them into the finals of New York City recording and performances contests…
THIDANIEL VIDEO ‘DON’T TRIP CHILL VIBE’
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‘Don’t trip chill vibe’ is the highly-anticipated second release from the rapidly rising artist, Thidaniel. Written by himself, the serene R&B cut highlights Thidaniel’s classically smooth vocals and production talent, and was executive produced with frequent collaborator and iconic producer, Tricky Stewart (The Dream, Rihanna, Beyonce), Of the track/video, Thidaniel says “Earlier this year I…
How to Get an Education in Music Business
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There are a lot of ways to become educated about the industry of music. One of those is to be self-taught, which many of the most famous musicians are. However, if you’re interested in what is behind the scenes, and you don’t want to have a career that ends if you put on a little…
