Following the release of new album Familia, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced she will release new single Crystallise on October 28th, via EBGB’s/Red Essential. She has also announced a UK 2017 tour, tickets for which will go on sale this Friday at midday. Familia, which was released last week charting at #12, is Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s sixth…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
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NPR’s “First Listen,” Pixies “Head Carrier” “‘Head Carrier’ is an inspired reaffirmation of all the spark, wit and weirdness, tempered by the occasional burst of emotional rawness, that made people fall in love with the Pixies in the first place.” — NPR/Jason Heller Disciples join Gorgon City on their UK Tour Next Month After a relentless…
JESSICA AUDIFFRED REMIXES MARSHMELLO “ALONE”
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Multitalented artist, Jessica Audiffred reaches extraordinary heights in her kinetic remix of marshmello’s “Alone.” The producer’s meteoric rise to stardom is no joke and the full range of her creativity shines as she integrates the original with her signature high-octane flair. Furthemore, the new remix sets an example of Jessica’s versatility as she takes a…
60 EAST VIDEO “THE ORIGIN” FEAT BLU
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West Coast rapper 60 East teamed up with Sly Boogy & Blu earlier in the year to pay tribute to California over a Leksbeat production. ‘The Origin’ features the Inland Empire bar smith, Wake Up Show veteran and L.A lyricist trading verses about their love for The Golden State. Following support from 2DopeBoyz, the single…
FLYYING COLOURS “LONG HOLIDAY” VIDEO
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After two critically acclaimed EPs, Flyying Colours are set to release their debut album Mindfullness in September on Club AC30. Residing in a dream-world that sits somewhere between psych, indie, grunge and shoegaze, the Australian band’s beautifully dynamic new offering showcases their talent for uniting a delicate vocal melody with a satisfying thick wall of…
TKAY MAIDZA X KILLER MIKE “CARRY ON”
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Tkay Maidza has shared the official video for her massive new song “Carry On”, featuring none other than cultural and political icon / one half of Run The Jewels – Killer Mike. “Carry On” is the first single to be lifted from her highly-anticipated, forthcoming debut album titled TKAY, out October 28th via Downtown /…
THE VEILS SHARE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LOW LAYS THE DEVIL”
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Today The Veils release the official music video for single “Low Lays The Devil” taken from their new album Total Depravity (out now via Nettwerk Records). Originally, the single was premiered by both NME and Zane Lowe’s Beats1 show, and flew straight on the prestigious BBC 6 Music’s B List, where it remained for six…
Zoe Nutt – ‘Like You’
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Knoxville raised Zoe Nutt is a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and storyteller. Her debut album Like You bears full evidence of the fruits harvested from her life experience and her tenure as a student in the renowned songwriting program offered by Nashville’s Belmont University. The album’s eleven tracks are a rich compendium of country, pop, and…
PALACE NEW VIDEO “HOLY SMOKE”
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As the release of their eagerly anticipated debut full length draws closer, London four piece PALACE have today shared the official video for their latest cut from the album; the darkly beautiful ‘Holy Smoke’. With its poignant lyrics and heartfelt vocal delivery, the track is a shining example of what to expect from the the…
BECOMING A MUSE: WHY PURSUE A DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION?
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If you want to be a source of inspiration for other artists, a degree in music education could be your bridge to that future. The music industry offers numerous careers all, which are not only path breaking but also enhance people’s lives. If you aim for a music career, your educational options will profoundly affect…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
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Listen to the brilliant new single from Tokyo’s Mouse on the Keys A blend of minimal phrased piano and dynamic drumming. The pursuit of a live experience composed of visual and audio expression. Formed in 2006, with elements of jazz, funk, post-rock and electronic music, Mouse on the Keys fits into a genre of their…
Soles of Passion – ‘Bump Me Up’
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Soles of Passion deliver “Bump Me Up” with a strong sense of optimism in the future. Emphasizing a sense of freedom, the song shine with crystal clarify. Vocals serve as the heart and soul of the album as they reveal a sense of play, purpose, and desire. Further giving their sound greater power is the…
STOLI INVITES YOU TO HEAR P BAILEY’S ‘STORY’
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Hello to all on this first day of Autumn 2016. I am so excited to have an artist here today that is no stranger to Skope at all by the name P Bailey. Before we chat with him lets check on some music news. First up, the global music industry is going through unprecedented upheaval,…
LEONARD COHEN’S “YOU WANT IT DARKER” AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21
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Columbia Records celebrates Leonard Cohen’s 82nd birthday today with the announcement that his 14th studio album, YOU WANT IT DARKER, arrives in stores on October 21, 2016. The new collection of startling songs was produced by his son Adam Cohen and is available for pre-order now. The first single and title track, which delves into…
NEW SINGLE FROM ONPLANETZU OUT NOW “SPEAKERS” REMIXED
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This month’s “Teknofonic Tuesdays” continues with a new single from OnPlanetZu. Grab it now from your favorite digital music store! OnPlanetZu are an anomaly whose music crosses into a genre-confused electronic hip-hop, dubstep, reggae, rock, you-name-it maelstrom of bass, beat, and energy. Their original, self-created sounds and ‘no pre-recorded samples’ approach to songwriting presents a…
MORE TRAVELERS SEEKING TERRORISM COVERAGE
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A new consumer report from top travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip indicates a growing demand for terrorism-related travel insurance coverage. Licensed travel insurance agents at the company report an estimated 20 percent spike in calls from travelers seeking terrorism coverage for upcoming trips. The concern has led more travelers to purchase a travel insurance policy…
JACKIE PALADINO “DADDY’S MONEY” VIDEO
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Jackie Paladino launches her latest endeavor entitled “Daddy’s Money,” which has been garnering attention across the board. Paladino’s fresh new style combines soul-pop sensibilities that offers a unique, and slightly nostalgic sound for your ears. Recorded with Grammy-award winning producer Tyrone Corbett in Jersey, Paladino has since found a home in Brooklyn and has quickly…
TO. “I AM” MUSIC VIDEO
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The opening chords introduce the immediate intrigue of “I AM,” which only grows more enrapturing when TO.’s deep vocals begin to sing. The track is a quiet seduction, a mysticism established from the first lyrics: “I am TO. You are TO. We are TO.” With the clarity of a solo auteur, TO.’s production sizzles with…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
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HEAR A NEW TRACK FROM DOWSING ‘HOLD’ Dowsing and Ratboys are two bands from Chicago comprised of good friends who also share a band member. This split release features two tracks from each band and will be released on September 9th to coincide with two months of touring throughout the US and Europe starting in…
MATT GRESHAM RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘SURVIVE ON LOVE’ AFTER SIGNING WITH WARNER GERMANY
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After recently relocating to Berlin and signing with Warner Germany for Europe, Matt Gresham is delving into a new chapter of creativity. Co-written with LA based producer Jaymes Young, ‘Survive On Love’ showcases a newfound vibrancy and explosiveness to Gresham’s sound. “I grew up in a spiritually conscious environment and instead of looking outward to…
WORLD5 – ‘Heartbeat Of The World’
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Sung with the utmost of hope is WORLD5’s “Heartbeat Of The World”. Possessing an inviting thoughtful pop sensibility reminiscent of Genesis, the songs are filled with bright shining textures. Lyrically articulate these are pieces that sing out for the best in the world. By letting them interact ever so gracefully what results is a fully…
Project Grand Slam – ‘The Queen’s Carnival’
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Robert Miller’s Project Grand Slam, The Queen’s Carnival after much anticipation has been released and melting faces in its path. Ably backed by Marcello Casagrandi, Mario Castro, Yasser Tejeda, Joel E. Mateo, Fabio Rojas, Willy Rodriguez, Meritxell Neddermann and Nathan Cepelinski. This jazz compilation is a mix of instrumentals and a nice cover of You…
4 WAYS TO SCREW UP ANY MONUMENTAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE
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Whether your tastes run to Metallica or Taylor Swift, Kanye West or Kajagoogoo, we all have our dream concerts – the artist that we’ve been waiting to see forever, but they never seem to come to town. When you finally score those precious tickets, just be sure not to make any of these mistakes, making…
The Front End – “Growing Pains” EP
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The Front End sings the song of the downtrodden with their “Growing Pains EP”. Offering a series of portraits from varying degrees of disappointment, the pieces feel pitch perfect in how they capture some of the frustrations that can disrupt a life, from photos from a picture perfect vacation while they linger around alone, to…
MUTE VIDEO “FILL THE VOID”
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MUTE has revealed the track listing for their new album, Remember Death, on the heels of the release of their music video for the single “Fill The Void”. Fast, technical, melodic; those are just a few words that the punk rock community uses to describe MUTE’s music. Considered by many to be a crucial staple…
SO-STAR NEW VIDEO “GETTING THE SIGNALS!” FEAT DYING SEED
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So-Star Presents “Getting the Signals!” featuring Dying Seed from the USA. This Pop/R&B Song released on 1st August 2016 with already a million views on vimeo. The Song Romantically looks at the First Signals of love and the perceptions of the Male who can only admire the lady in return. Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so-star/id849130495 So-Star is a…
The Ann Wilson Thing – ‘EP #2 – focus’
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The front woman for Heart, Ann Wilson went out on a solo adventure with her new EP The Ann Wilson Thing on Rounder Records. When I was presented with this review, I was elated and cannot believe my good fortune to be able to celebrate this dynamic, power house vocalist. Ann Wilson has a 4…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
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Danny Howard Single ‘Don’t Wanna Stop’ Prominent dance music advocate Danny Howard returns to Spinnin’ with a new single, ‘Don’t Wanna Stop’, available to purchase from the 19th September. The upbeat production features a classic disco guitar line, uplifting strings, a stomping bassline and an echoing diva vocal for a dancefloor-ready result. Danny Brown premieres…
AGAINST ME! VIDEO “333”
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Celebrated American rock band Against Me! are pleased to announce the release of its seventh full-length album, Shape Shift With Me. Out now, Shape Shift With Me has the distinction of the first album frontwoman Laura Jane Grace has written truly from the heart, with no metaphorical cloaks cast over the lyrics. It’s an album…
POSITIVE EDUCATION: ON OUR WAY TOWARDS FLOURISHING SCHOOLS
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“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children” – Nelson Mandela School can be a time of great challenges, intellectual, socioemotional and physical and with the unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression in the world today, proactively raising children to effectively handle stress and…
Cranky George – ‘Nighttime’
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It’s easy to forget how good this sort of music can be. We’ve lost the spirit in the marketplace that bands like Cranky George conjure – now it’s just pretty faces with a diminished appreciation for melodic variety and substantive statement. The teaming of former Pogues accordionist James Fearnley with the Mulroney Brothers, Kieran and…
KOLAJ RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE TOUCH”
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With over 10 million streams on Spotify, a #1 spot on Hype Machine, and a sold out, headlining show in Brooklyn, tropical pop duo “Mighty” Mike McGarity and Teesa Houston, together known as KOLAJ, are predicted to be one of the year’s most promising pop acts. With mutual backgrounds in music production, KOLAJ navigates through…
OLD SEA BRIGADE SIGNS TO NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP + “ALL THE SAME” OUT NOW
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Nettwerk Music Group is happy to announce the signing of Old Sea Brigade to its label and publishing rosters. Today, the Atlanta-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter releases new track “All The Same,” which will be on his upcoming debut full-length album out next year (release date TBA). Old Sea Brigade’s Ben Cramer says of the track, “‘All…
SKOPE HEADS WEST TO HEAR GREG SCOTT & HIS ‘CALI-WAY’
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So we are so excited to get to chat with Greg Scott who has just released his ‘Cali-Way’ EP. Greg Scott is a multi-talented R&B/soul/Pop Singer/Songwriter/Producer and musician born to a musical family in Chico, CA. We got to get some time with Greg and he speaks on it all from being a father, the…
GIRLI NEW SINGLE “GIRL I MET ON THE INTERNET”
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London’s most explosive (anti) star GIRLI releases her new single ‘Girl I Met On The Internet’, available to buy/stream now and impacting 30th September. ‘Girl I Met On The Internet’ acts as GIRLI’s mantra for life as a post-millennial teenager, using her new single to provide a voice for her generation. Teaming up with emerging…
TOM ODELL RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR SINGLE “HERE I AM” STARRING KEVIN SPACEY
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Tom Odell today releases the video for his new single “Here I Am” starring actor Kevin Spacey. The video sees the legendary Kevin Spacey losing himself at a house party, searching, or being chased by a mysterious something or someone. The video was directed by George Belfield who directed Tom’s previous videos for title track…
BWH MEDIA LAUNCHES INDIE-SPOONFUL.COM
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BWH Media announces the opening of Indie Spoonful, a combination Music Review E-zine and PR Distribution Source for Independent Artists. Indie Spoonful Writes, Publishes and Distributes in-depth, well-written, thoughtful Music Reviews, News and Interviews. What makes Indie Spoonful unique? It’s simple – Indie Spoonful not only Writes your Music Review – Indie Spoonful will Distribute…
Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Season 5 Episode 1090 ‘WHERE WE ARE WE PLAY’
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The Bongo Boy Rock N’ Roll TV Show is proud to present their episode 1090 in their Rock N’ Roll TV Show series, featuring 6 talented independent international recording artists in 1 special ½ hour TV show. This Bongo Boy TV produced episode premiering in September on all channels in the Bongo Boy TV National…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
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TOUCHÉ AMORÉ SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘RAPTURE’ VIA SPOTIFY Today, L.A.-based post-hardcore band Touché Amoré premiere their new single ‘Rapture.’ The fourth offering from Touché Amoré’s upcoming album Stage Four, “Rapture” reveals the acclaimed indie band’s more art-rock-leaning sensibilities. Listen to ‘Rapture’ on Spotify. Let True Moon hex you with debut single ‘Voodoo’ ‘Voodoo’ is the…
aMBe NEW ALBUM AND VIDEO “I DON’T CARE NO MORE”
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The violin cascades, as polyphonic multidimensional vocals tease you with a flavor of other worlds. In flows a sultry, yet innocent voice – stunning and subduing you with the power of its vulnerability. Enchanting melodies play hide-and-seek, with luminescent harmonies anchored by hypnotic beats. The lyrics slowly denude stories hidden deep, captured by your protected…
