On November 6, 2016, Dave Cavalier & The Elemeno Pea released their debut single, “People United,” which reflects on the frustrations most Americans are experiencing as we approach the 2016 Presidential Election. A country divided along racial & economic lines, songwriter, Dave Cavalier, pens a very personal observation of a world in conflict around him.…
BEN COCKS “ONE SWEET WORLD” SINGLE
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Speaking on the track, Ben says: One Sweet World is a beautiful piano-led melancholy song with a real positive message about sticking together something we can all learn from during these troubled times. London born Ben Cocks has been obsessively writing music since the age of eight when he was given a keyboard as…
JORDAN GRAY “PLATINUM” VIDEO
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JORDAN GRAY is an inspirational artist whose soulful, emotionally charged vocals have already won over the hearts of the nation. After stunning performances on BBC’s The Voice UK 2016 and extensive live touring, Jordan’s dedicated and loyal fan base is expanding into the mainstream. Her new single ‘Platinum’ combines a poignant lyric with floor-filling pop…
FEERCE “BODY SOMEBODY” VIDEO
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We always beam with a certain pride when we see our New Jersey brethren doing big things and making the Garden State proud! When we were first introduced to Newark’s Feerce, we immediately knew that he was the real deal. With a style that is reminiscent of a bygone hip-hop era, Feerce is not about…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2016
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GALACTIC PEGASUS PREMIERES “REVIVAL” Galactic Pegasus is ready to unleash their last single, “Revival”, taken from their debut album “Phantom Of The Hill” via It Djents today, you can stream it here. After furthering their sound with their first track off of the album, “Mare Imbrium”, and going back to their roots with heavy, thick…
GIN WIGMORE DEBUTS POWERFUL NEW TRACK “DIRTY MERCY”
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Internationally acclaimed, chart topping (and Obama approved) artist Gin Wigmore has debuted her brand new stellar track titled “Dirty Mercy” today. Available on all digital platforms, the gritty new tune comes just in time for her highly anticipated “Let It Ride” tour which kicks off on November 19th in Mexico City. Gin and her band…
Tim Houlihan – ‘Another Orion’
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With an incredible knack for storytelling, Tim Houlihan’s “Another Orion” is sung straight from the heart. Arrangements are impeccable with a full-on bluesy folk sound defining the album. Every song feels akin to a glimpse at the dreams and longing that can define a life. By far the highlight is the strong reassuring vocals courtesy…
MALIGNANT TUMOR VIDEO “WALK AS WE TALK”
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Hailing from Czech Republic, crust veterans and rock’n’rollers MALIGNANT TUMOUR have released their sixth full-length album, “The Metallist”. Mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, in Germany, this devastating new record features 11 unholy hymns of mayhem. The album is available through Unrest Records on the following formats: digipak CD, tape and vinyl (black,…
AANYSA & SNAKEHIPS RELEASE “BURN BREAK CRASH”
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Multi-talented artist, Aanysa, in collaboration with coveted U.K. beat makers, Snakehips, release “Burn Break Crash”. The track is Aanysa’s first single with RCA Records and is available now at all digital retail providers. Seventeen-year-old singer, dancer, and songwriter, Aanysa, is gearing up to release brand new music for her first album with RCA Records. The…
THE FUTURE BABES “COLD BLOODED” VIDEO
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It seems like everyone and their grandmother were in a band in high school. Most were short-lived, and most were terminally awful. Every once in awhile, however, comes a group of musicians who start young and gel instantly, vastly exceeding the expectation of a band of their age. Fast forward a few years and Atlanta’s…
BRIDGIT MENDLER RELEASES “DO YOU MISS ME AT ALL”
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Today, 23-year-old Bridgit Mendler, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, released her stunning new single “Do You Miss Me At All.” Applauded by Noisey “for tipping its hat to 90s R&B” while Pigeons and Planes notes the Los Angeles’ based artists “vocal prowess is on full display throughout the song, showing itself in the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2016
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“Paraphones” from Bartholin the duo of Drew Danburry and Cat Leavy Drew Danburry is a part-time musician and full-time barber in Provo, Utah. Having previously spent years on the road playing music, nowadays he mostly plays Lincoln Logs with his 3 year old. He’s hitting the road this fall to promote a triple cassette album…
Sean V Syndicate – ‘Higher Calling’
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Sean V Syndicate delivers a truly stunning ode to classic rock on “Higher Calling”. Over the course of the album Sean V Syndicate shows off an uncanny knack to develop satisfying guitar riffs that are infinitely catchy. Nicely accompanying this is the undeniably strong rhythm section which makes sure to truly drive the songs forward.…
SVEN SUNDBERG “IF ONLY” VIDEO
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Sven Sundberg is a uniquely special talent. Using a solid belief that simplicity is the hallmark of a great melody, he is consistently creating ambient, electronic instrumental pop music that finds inspiration straight from the heart. While many artists rely heavily on lyrics to express themselves, Sven’s use of simple, emotive melodies have found him…
THE BOTTOM LINE REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘PULL ME OUT’
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UK pop-punk outfit The Bottom Line have announced the release of their new single ‘Pull Me Out’, following a jam-packed year touring across the UK and Europe with Simple Plan. Out on November 14th, the fast, furious and infectious new single is everything you want from a pop-rock anthem. With ecstatic guitar riffs, hyper drum…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2016
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MIKE REBEL CASTS OUT HIS ADDICTION DEMONS ON “STAYING ALIVE”/”LIES” VISUAL With a stint in the Fed and drug rehab behind him, Mike Rebel is finding more positive ways to cast out his demons. On this new, DX premiered visual, “Staying Alive”/”Lies”, Mike invites us down the rabbit hole of his past addiction for a…
CHARLIE PUTH UNVEILS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DANGEROUSLY”
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Charlie Puth released today a brand new music video for the fan-favorite track “Dangerously,” from his RIAA Gold-certified debut album NINE TRACK MIND. This release comes on the heels of Charlie’s latest summer smash “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” feat. Selena Gomez, which marked his first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, following 2x…
AVANTE BLACK “DRUG MONEY”
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Avante Black is the project led by Ottilia Zimmerman Kjulsten, a 22 year-old Swedish native living in London, alongside fellow Swede Emil, Italian Gabs and British drummer Dean. The band’s debut single ‘Drug Money’, released 2nd November, is an alternative pop gem, an ambitious statement of intent which explodes with driving electronics and Ottilia’s compulsive,…
STOLI ENJOYS GREG CLIFFORD’S MOTTO “YOU WON’T TEAR ME APART”
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Good morning to all Skope readers all over the world. There sure is a party going on in Chicago right now I assume through the weekend to celebrate the Cubs win, very awesome. As for us here in New England it is business as usual and I am so excited to have Greg Clifford from…
Project TO – ‘The White Side The Black Side’
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If the mainstream music scene, particularly its American exponents, has grown increasingly one dimensional and staid over the past quarter century, continental Europe is still a hub for risk taking and talent. Project-TO is an artistic collective based out of Italy who bring a multimedia approach to their debut project. The concept behind The White…
Suicidal Tendencies – ‘World Gone Mad’
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“World Gone Mad” represents the best of punk rock’s spirit as Suicidal Tendencies songs are delivered with the utmost of urgency. Absolute full-on blasts of sound define the pieces which refuse to let up. Rhythms are breakneck as everything is pummeled with the ferocity of the drums. Nicely accompanying these maddening multi-layered tempos is the…
KIVANC KILICER VIDEO “DEVIL’S THOUGHT”
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Kivanc Kilicer is an artist who has seen all sides of the metal and hard rock scene, both as his time as a band frontman and now as a solo artist striking out on his own. His brand new video and single, “Devil’s Thought,” is an ambitious, impressive sample of his new Dew of Roses…
Jon Worthy – ‘May You Live Happily Ever After’
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Jon Worthy’s “May You Live Happily Ever After” is an inviting celebration of the best of rock. The sound deserves to be blasted as loud as possible for the freewheeling, classic-rock indebted spirit is perfect. With a retro style to his approach, the album’s sense of play is palpable. Rhythms come out swinging, the guitar…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2016
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MARIKA HACKMAN Announces Christmas EP ‘Wonderland’ The endlessly intriguing Marika Hackman announces “Wonderland” – a Christmas EP coming out 2nd December. “Wonderland” sees Marika deliver an undeniable new Alt.Christmas classic in “Driving Under Stars” balanced by the typically dark “Paper Crown” reflecting the other side of the season. A choral introduction gives way to woozily…
TOVE LO RELEASES SHORT FILM “FAIRY DUST” WORLDWIDE
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Swedish Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Tove Lo has officially entered the “Lady Wood” era with the worldwide release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album,which reaches #1 on the Alternative iTunes Charts, and the debut of her short film “Fairy Dust” which premiered at the release party at the Los Angeles’ in Hollywood. “Fairy Dust”…
Greg Clifford – ‘You Won’t Tear Me Apart’
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Greg Clifford’s “You Won’t Tear Me Apart” has a summery, late 60s psychedelic feel to it. By opting for such an approach the song has a defiant tone to it. This rebellious spirit is due in part to Greg Clifford’s tenderly delivered vocals to the spacious arrangements. Everything comes together to create a vibrant pop-centric…
Human Darts
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Human Darts tap into a playful free-spirited rock reminiscent of the Pixies at the height of their powers. Their unique approach bares great fruit as their lyrical content shows off their peculiar yet endearing sense of humor. Rushing through with out-of-control tempos the songs are infinitely catchy, lingering in the mind long after they are…
THE FRANKLYS “CASTAWAY”
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The Franklys play a mixture of garage, heavy rock and punk and provide their audience with an action packed live show full of energy, frenetic guitar riffs and a swarm of blurred hair. Their debut album will hit stores in spring 2017, and until then they are going out to do what they do best,…
MARKETING YOUR BAND: WHY REPUTATION MATTERS
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Good music is such a powerful attraction that fans might overlook band reputation issues at first. However, scandals or bad press may eventually cause fans to look elsewhere for carefree entertainment. Most of us have enough trouble of our own without becoming privy to musicians’ bad choices. While a band can cultivate an edgy sound…
THE SHRIVES “MADNIGHT” VIDEO
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Here is the new single from UK band The Shrives who just cut their debut record with Billie-Joe Armstrong from Green Day! The band were also named as one of ‘The World’s Hottest New Bands’ by Kerrang! as well as featured by the likes of NME, Rock Sound, 6Music and Classic Rock. They’ve just released…
SOURCE “MEMORIES OF YESTERDAY” VIDEO
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Boulder, Colorado is known across the country as a place of unrivaled beauty. Set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is often defined by the Flatirons and the symbiotic relationship with nature. What’s not as well known is that Boulder is also a thriving cultural hub, not only from its proximity to Denver,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 1, 2016
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BOYO Shares Advance Stream of New EP, ‘Machines’, Via My Old Kentucky Blog BOYO, the fuzz-pop brainchild of 20 year-old Robert Tilden, was born out of the gradual dissolution of Bobby T. and the Slackers, a project that Tilden had started at age 16. “Bobby T.” had seen local success after playing raucous sets throughout…
VERIDIA NEW VIDEO “STILL BREATHING”
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Alt-rock group VERIDIA has released a thrilling music video for their new single “Still Breathing.” The video was directed by Matt DeLisi, the director behind their previous video for “Pretty Lies” and filmed at a haunted house located in the band’s hometown of Nashville. The group is currently on tour with Evanescence and at work…
KOLAJ NEW SINGLE “HITCHHIKE”
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With West Coast vibes as a constant source of inspiration, tropical-pop, dance duo KOLAJ makes us feel as though it’s perpetually summer. In their newest, club-friendly single “Hitchhike” for Darkroom/Interscope Records, KOLAJ explores the feeling of freedom that comes with letting go—hitchhiking away from your problems. The track is fun, infectious, and will surely get…
3ipleA – ‘Water Diamonds’
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3ipleA’s “Water Diamonds” offers up a luxurious, smooth flow. Lyrics focus on what it means to feel fully accomplished. Attention to detail means that the song is able to encompass dubstep, hip-hop, and pop in a marvelous swirl of sound. By stripping the sound down to the essentials every single flourish is amplified in full.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 31, 2016 – #trickortreat
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Howlite – ‘Storm Chaser’ Single Howlite is the reincarnation of Melbourne musician and visual artist Alison Thom. The moniker alludes to a mineral, thought to bear properties that calm the wearer and release old pains. In a way the shift is also a catharsis for Thom, who unburdens herself of her name and her folk…
HI-FIVE VIDEO “KIT KAT”
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The early 90s were a dynamic time for R&B music. Many artists rose to mainstream stardom with a sound unlike anything else on the airwaves of the day. Artists like R. Kelly, Boyz II Men, Jade, Jodeci dominated the charts. Right amongst them was the Waco, TX-based quintet Hi-Five with their smash hit “I Like…
MARI HAJEM “LIQUID GOLD” VIDEO
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Hailing from Lier in the south of Norway Mari Hajem is described as an artist that’s easy to listen to, but hard to describe. Despite her young age of 22, Mari has already accomplished a lot in her musical career. Some of the highlights includes warm up slots for bands such as Kings Of Convenience,…
DARIO MARGELI “I’M NOT MY BRAIN” VIDEO
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Night moods hinted by a Moog synthesizer in this medium-paced track driven by a muscular “real” bass guitar. Soft funk. Meditation and self help themed lyrics with female backing vocals. Funk n’ Yoga! Music video on YouTube filmed in the UNESCO World Heritage location of Hampi in India. Fun fact about the song: The idea…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 28, 2016
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“Cold Car” from The Edward Furlongs The Edward Furlongs are a New Jersey-based endeavor in American music, comprised of Dan Gugger and Nick Afflitto. The project is a tip of the hat to the pioneers before them, a reflection of their collective experiences and a bullish reaction to the state of modern music. Although Dan…
