Mija shares new mixtape ahead of FK A Genre Tour Mija has shared a new FK A Genre mixtape with musical selections from all thirty plus participants of her upcoming fall tour, ranging from Chromeo to Boogie to Kill The Noise. Beginning as a pure DJ, the FK A Genre name was first used as…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEW RULES OF PAYDAY LOANS
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A payday loan also termed as cash advances is relatively small sum lent at a high-interest rate which is expected to be paid on receiving the next wages. Payday and similar loans lead the borrowers to get trapped in their debt. The payday is taken by the person when there is a shortage in cash…
PREZIDENTS X JOLAN “KEEP IT ON TIME”
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London-based production trio preZidents have collaborated with up and coming UK vocalist, Jolan on their new single Keep It On Time, forthcoming 30th September via BOS Artists. A feel good anthem to see out the summer, ‘Keep It On Time’ is a strong display of preZidents’ producing capabilities. Armed with a pumping house-style beat and…
MACY MEDFORD “I’M DONE” VIDEO
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Singer, songwriter, actress, model, Macy Medford was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She has been making music her whole life – officially starting in the industry at the age of 12. Now 19 years old and living in Nashville, TN, Macy is attending Belmont University’s highly selective Musical Theater program. Her debut on a…
Rev Peter Unger – ‘Fall Away’
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Rev Peter Unger delivers a beautiful rumination on how the problems of the world can drag a person down with “Fall Away”. Opting for a 70s singer-songwriter stripped down approach the piece is perfectly balanced. Production glistens as the inclusion of the electric guitar within the mix results in helping to further emphasize the tender…
VINA MILLS “RUN”
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Electric Soul Entertainer, Vina Mills, delivers a soul waking vocal performance in the visual depiction of “RUN”, an emotional story of triumph told through the eyes of slaves. In order for black lives to matter, black history has to matter a truth that needs to be accepted to understand the uproars of this generation and…
ANOUSHEH “BONES” SINGLE
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Electro-Pop artist ANOUSHEH has just launched her latest, buzz-worthy single, “Bones.” ANOUSHEH’s fresh style combines Pop sensibilities that offers a unique, and slightly nostalgic sound for your ears. The songstress has been garnering the praise of fans and critics alike who can’t get enough of her hypnotic vocals and captivating instrumentation. Anousheh is known for…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 5, 2016
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True Moon releases ‘Voodoo’ video Swedish Dark Wave band True Moon is releasing a video for their debut single “Voodoo”. The minimalistic band is fronted by Karolina Engdahl who´s strong voice both empowers and stand out in a dark and raw musical landscape. The lyrics grasp hold of the listener as Karolina is both self-disclosure…
THE TRUMPETTS ARE ON THE “TRUMP TRAIN” NOMATTER WHAT YOU THINK
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Okay here we are on October 5th and it is so good to be here with you all. Here in the US we are in the midst of a fierce election season and my guests today The TRUMPetts have no problem letting people know who they support. Before we get to that lets get to…
MUSIC VENUE MAINTENANCE IDEA FOR OWNERS
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It is all too common for music patrons to attend a concert at a venue that looks just crummy. And maybe that’s your thing: the dive bar with graffiti on the walls, half broken lights, and a girl’s bathroom with all the doors broken off the stalls. However, if you’re not trying to attract this…
FORTH WANDERERS “SLOP”
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Having climbed the Hype Machine charts – picking up support from BBC Radio 1, The FADER, Stereogum, i-D and Pitchfork in the process – with “Slop” this summer, Forth Wanderers are hitting back today with the latest track to be taken from their upcoming Slop EP, the bittersweet “Know Better”. Forth Wanderers are five friends…
Fire to the Stars – ‘Stay Down’
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Fire to the Stars delve into the deeply emotional with the moving “Stay Down”. A sense of melancholy defines the piece as it unfurls slowly but surely. Reminiscent of Low’s early works which focused on mood more than speed, this is a song that truly ensures that every aspect of the sound is perfected. Effortlessly…
POLITICS OF PERSONAL BRANDING VIA TRUMP & CLINTON
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Despite having the two highest unfavorable ratings of any major presidential candidates in history, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have outlasted their competitors—and one of them is going to become the leader of the free world. What does success in the face of such highly unfavorable ratings teach us about personal branding? And what can…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 4, 2016
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Dead Horse Trauma Release “Left Unsaid” Des Moines, Iowa Metal band Dead Horse Trauma released the official music/lyric video for their single “Left Unsaid” from the upcoming album Life on their Facebook page. POST MODERN SONGWRITER JAMES WOLFGLEN STREAMS ‘BOMBAY SAPPHIRE’ EP Portland, OR’s poetic songwriter James Wolfglen is pleased to release his sophomore effort…
ESH “FALL” VIDEO
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ESH – Sarai Givaty graced the small screen in “NCIS” and the big screen in “The Expendables 3.” But the Israeli model/actress also has another career path she’s starting to pursue: music. “We all fall at some point,” Esh told The Huffington Post about the track. “Luckily, most times we have people around who love…
Paul Graves – ‘Falling Snowflakes’
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Marrying elements of classical, raga, and the blues into a satisfying whole, “Falling Snowflakes” is a tender piece that shows off the undeniable skill of Paul Graves. Paul Graves uses a loose yet nimble approach to his guitar work, which at times recalls the American Primitive Guitar work of John Fahey. By opting for such…
JIMMY RAE ONE ON ONE WITH ‘HER REDDNESS’ TONI REDD
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Enter into the jazzy and soulful world of ‘Her Reddness’ where everything is fine as wine. Toni Redd hails from ATL where her southern roots play a big part in her music. Redd has such a classy, elegant tone to her voice where it will be sure to captivate listeners everywhere! J Rae: Your single…
STILLEHAVET “GOLA MALIMBE”
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Stillehavet is a newly formed band consisting of Marit Elisabeth Svendsbøe and Gaute Stedje. They live in Bergen, Norway. Both members were previously part of a band called Funin (Marit Elisabeth was a co-founder) that released the record ‘Unsound’ on Karisma Records in 2010. Songs from this record have been played on radio channels in…
The Pop Group – ‘Honeymoon on Mars’
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Like any band who have been labelled pioneers of their genre, The Pop Group are an acquired taste to those outside their own fan base. Though they are largely responsible for transitioning punk to post-punk, the ironically named band struggle with their own defined persona. This is obvious on new album Honeymoon on Mars, Their…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2016
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Henry Jamison reveals a third track ‘Dallas Love Field’ Assuming that a pedigree in such things has any relevance at all, which is certainly unclear, Henry Jamison was perhaps predisposed to songwriting. His great-great-great-great-great-great-great (etc.) grandfather was the 14th century poet John Gower (friend to Chaucer and Richard II) and his great-great-great-great grandfather was George…
Young Beard – ‘The Big September’
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Effortlessly blending elements of punk and folk into a satisfying whole, Young Beard’s “The Big September” is an absolute delight. Recalling Modest Mouse’s early work, the sound has a raw immediate impact to it. The way the pieces build up feels quite naturalistic. Lyrics have a poetic raw quality to them, as if Young Beard…
Water Street – ‘Waiting for Martin’
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New Jersey based Water Street formed the way all great bands do – organically. The band’s story began in 2011 with vocalist/guitarist Dave Paulson performing solo. Claire McNulty soon joined him as a second vocalist, guitarist, and pianist. They soon adopted the rather natural moniker of “Dave & Claire” and giggled as much as possible.…
SKOPE PREMIERE & Q&A: JERAD FINCK “CRIMINAL (STRIPPED)”
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So today we have the new video premiere from Jerad Finck “Criminal.” We were so excited to have Jerad premiere the video @skopemag that we also wanted to hear from him as well. This single/video is off his new EP ‘Criminal’. Enjoy the new video and be sure to catch up with Jerad as he…
LETTERS TO CLEO “CAN’T SAY” SINGLE
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Alt. rock heroes Letters to Cleo are releasing new music for the first time in seventeen years this fall. The line up features original members Kay Hanley (vocals), Michael Eisenstein (guitar), Stacy Jones (drums), and Greg McKenna (guitar). The five song EP, Back to Nebraska will be released October 14th on all major digital platforms.…
LEGENDS X MARIA USBECK “COCAINE”
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The Legends follow up the acclaimed singles, “Roses” and “Summer In The City (Living Is For Somebody Else)” with a duet with Ecuadorian born Maria Usbeck (ex. Selebrities) who debuted on Labrador/Cascine earlier this year. “The constant quest for affirmation is destroying us all. Love me love me love me please be attracted to me…
Kenny Fame – “Oh What A Night”
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Sung with the utmost of passion is Kenny Fame’s “Oh What A Night”. With a mellow laid back groove Kenny Fame explores great truths in life. He frames the song as a snapshot of a singular pivotal moment in a life. By giving the listener the background as well as a glimpse into the future…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
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WHITECHAPEL To Kick Off Straight Outta Hell Co-Headlining Tour With Suicide Silence Knoxville-based WHITECHAPEL will saw blade their way through a monstrous co-headlining tour with Suicide Silence. Sponsored by BlackCraft Cult Clothing, the Straight Outta Hell tour will commence on September 28th in Portland, Oregon and conclude October 22nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional support…
LINYING “PARIS 12” VIDEO
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Nettwerk Music Group is happy to announce the signing of Singaporean artist Linying to its label roster. The indie-electronic songstress releases her debut EP, Paris 12, this Friday, September 30th. Linying first gained recognition from her collaborations with some of European house music’s biggest names, leading to a #1 on Hype Machine and over 10…
SIMONE “DAYDREAMS”
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Los Angeles based pop songstress Simone releases her song “Daydreams,” today. The track premiered this morning on Popdose. “Daydreams” effortlessly melds pop vocals and imaginative and edgy production. It’s a one of a kind experience for lovers of pop and indie music alike. Simone wrote “Daydreams” in the spring of 2016, shortly after the release…
ROMANCE & REBELLION “VANITY FAIR” VIDEO
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Romance & Rebellion dial-up heart pounding infatuation in the music video for their new single, “Vanity Fair.” The five piece band, consisting of David LaViola (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Aaron Medina (Lead Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Aleksandr Landsberger (Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Kyle Jordan Mueller (Drums), and Brandon Davis (Bass, Harmony Vocals) are known for their high…
Astronauts of Antiquity – ‘Future Back’
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Factory of good sound by Astronauts of Antiquity! Lately we can hear many new bands – all hail the Internet for that lovely opportunity – but don’t many of them sound too similar? It became quite hard to find those special, unique and memorable bands. Yet, if you are persistent enough, you can still find…
Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Season 5 Episode 1091 ‘THERE IS ALWAYS TOMORROW’
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With a sultry seductive spirit is MAAD’s “Black Ice”. A slinky groove nicely meshes elements of dance and electro pop into a fully fleshed out sound. The song unfurls with a true sense of elegance. Blue Helix’s “Aliens” has a tender, cinematic quality to it. Tender articulate lyrics serve as the beating heart of the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
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North Carolina’s RBTS WIN shares infectious track “King Summer” RBTS WIN (Asheville, NC) are completing production on their forthcoming album Sensitivity Kit for 2017, the follow-up to 2014’s Palm Sunday. In anticipation of the new album, RBTS WIN are releasing the King Summer EP, set for an October 21st release date on Tidal Prism. A…
PETER DOHERTY NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
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Peter Doherty will release his new album, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ via BMG/Clouds Hill on Friday, December 2, 2016. The album is available to preorder now with first single ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ along with ‘The Whole World Is Our Playground’ available as instant grats. ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ was produced, recorded & mixed…
LISTENING TO OWEN STEVENSON MAKES STOLI LIVE IN ‘RIGHT HERE & NOW’
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So here we are today as we close out September and I am feeling pretty good about it. I am so excited to bring on my guest today from Chicago by the name Owen Stevenson. We have so much to cover but lets check on some music news first. First up, Technavio’s latest report on…
PARTYNEXTDOOR X PALOMA FORD
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Long Beach California native and sultry R&B/Hip Hop artist Paloma Ford appears as the leading lady in PARTYNEXTDOOR’s official video for the dancehall-inspired track “Not Nice.” The steamy visual takes place in the middle of the dessert as Party sits under a cabana surrounded by beautiful woman and riding ATV’s up and down the shoreline.…
Jeff Road – ‘Come Ride With Me’
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After two decades of writing songs, Jeff Road’s debut full length Come Ride with Me is the satisfying result of years spent honing his craft and sharpening his skills. It is firmly in a traditional country singer/songwriter vein and eschews the relatively facile pop country style that’s dominated country radio and charts for a number…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
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Tedashii Releases “I’m Good” Music Video Thoughtful lyricist and hip hop recording artist, Tedashii, returns today with the release of a new music video for “I’m Good,” a song found on his latest 7-track EP This Time Around. “I’m Good” is enjoying early success at radio, currently No. 21 and climbing on the Christian Hot…
Toni Redd – “Stronger Than Before”
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Possessing a great sense of optimism is the perfect jazz-rock fusion of “Stronger Than Before”. Tying the entire piece together is the undeniably strong vocals of Toni Redd. With such attention to detail the piece possesses a late night mood, as the song positively glows. Everything comes together ever so effortlessly from the steady rhythm…
Astronauts of Antiquity – ‘Future Back’
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The second single from Astronauts of Antiquity’s forthcoming EP Beyond the Maze, “Future Back”, builds on the impressive success of the EP’s first single “Paradise”. The same distinctive elements are still in place – Astronauts of Antiquity write fantastic arrangements for their material that explore many textures, produce irresistible tempos, and engage listeners with serious…
