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TYLER GLENN “SHAMELESS” SINGLE

On October 21, Island Records will release ExcommunicatIon, Tyler Glenn’s solo debut. The album boldly details a journey that’s deeply personal yet universal and issues a stirring call to find and fearlessly embrace one’s place in the world. Glenn is the lead vocalist/keyboardist for Neon Trees. Known for such multi-platinum hits as “Animal” and “Everybody…

4 MUST HEAR MUSICALS COLLABORATIONS

Great musical collaborations bring something special special to the table, a blending of remarkable talents into unique works that offer the best each participant has to offer. Much of the time, however, collaborations are overlooked as the focus is placed on a single band or musician, which is a disservice to musicians and listeners alike.…

The Ormewoods – ‘The Bedroom Sessions’

Tapping into folk music’s earnestness is the tender work of “The Bedroom Sessions”, displaying the undeniable talent of the Ormewoods. Arrangements are kept to the utmost essentials. Guitar work is particularly fine as the Ormewoods explore sense of true love and compassion for others. By far the heart and soul of the album comes from…

CADENCE KID VIDEO “HOLD ON ME”

Cadence Kid is a 1 man band believe it or not! Jason Turbin (Aka Cadence Kid) Plays over 10 instruments. He’s been active in music all his life from early childhood singing in Les Miserables as Gavotte to Orchestrating for Dream Theater and most recently for the movie Ouija 2 set to come out this…

HANNAH JANE LEWIS NEW SINGLE “HIDE AND GO SEEK”

Today, Hannah Jane Lewis is sharing new track ‘Hide and Go Seek’ – the third and final track from her debut EP of the same name. Brought up in the cultural hot-bed of New York City, Hannah’s early exposure to the innovative and experimental creativity of the East Village, helped mould her into the artist…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 12, 2016

Chicago rapper Jayaire Woods drops new track “Nowadays” Chicago rapper Jayaire Woods shares his new track “Nowadays” from his upcoming mixtape FREETHEFALL out August 31 via Quality Control. On the track, he speaks on his unstoppable hustle in the face of adversity, while showcasing his unorthodox hybrid style of rapping and singing that sets him…

L.E.J. RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SUMMER 2016”

L.E.J. [Elijay] just unveiled their brand new single “Summer 2016,” and it’s poised to be yet another viral smash from the classically-driven French pop trio. It’s available at all digital retailers now through Casablanca Records. As soon as the girls premiered the video, it immediately began racking up views, impressively garnering 2 million-plus plays in…

ARI ROAR DEBUT VIDEO

Golden Brown is psyched to announce the signing of Ari Roar and his upcoming EP “Patch Me Up,” to be released September 23. Ari Roar is the brainchild of Caleb Ian Campbell. Campbell recorded half of his EP entitled “Patch Me Up” in his Dallas garage apartment during a particularly hot Texas summer. Falling down…

OVERJOY “HOLIDAY” VIDEO

Indie-electronic trio Overjoy debuted their groovy, eclectic sound last year with the release of their inaugural EP, Breakfast. Now, the LA-based outfit of longtime friends is back with more experimental work, this time in the form of their latest single “Holiday.” The first single off of their sophomore offering Another EP which drops on Sept.…

THE PRETTY RECKLESS “TAKE ME DOWN”

After topping the rock charts in 2014 and 2015, The Pretty Reckless returns with their extraordinary third studio album Who You Selling For, due October 21st on Razor & Tie. The new album is the band’s anticipated follow up to Going To Hell, which spawned the biggest rock song of 2014 in “Heaven Knows” and…

Rhett May – ‘Creatures of the Night’

Rhett May’s “Creatures of the Night” is a perfect blend of pop and psychedelic performed with passion. Showcasing his immense talent, the guitar work is absolutely amazing as he goes from the gentle to the blistering, oftentimes within the same song. Nicely tying everything together his is affectionate lyricism heavily focused on love, lust, and…

FRANKIE RELEASES “NEW OBSESSION” (CHEAT CODES REMIX) TODAY

Today, much buzzed about pop singer-songwriter, FRANKIE, releases “New Obsession” (Cheat Codes Remix). The song serves as an additional track on her The Los Angeles-based electronic music trio consisting of Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russel, have taken FRANKIE’s catchy hit and turned it into a dance music masterpiece packed with tropical beats and…

GREEN DAY WILL RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM + LYRIC VIDEO

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will release their 12th studio album, entitled Revolution Radio, on October 7th via Reprise Records. The album is available for pre-order today at http://www.greenday.com. Those who pre-order will receive an instant download of the first single, “Bang Bang,” which is now…

GPGDS NEW SINGLE “MAKE IT BETTER”

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) are on a mission to “Make It Better.” Every detail on ‘Make It Better’ (out Sep 16 through Rootfire Cooperative) reflects the working commitment to collaboration and art creation. “We want to convey the message that acting locally and thinking globally has real effects. Let’s focus on the problems…

Sarantos – ‘D’ja Cheat’

Delivered with great power Sarantos “D’ja Cheat” is dedicated to all those who have been on the receiving end of a cheating partner. With a hard-hitting unrelenting beat the rushes through with great power. By opting for a hard rock style the song simply soars, showing off impressive guitar shredding. Lyrically the song creates an…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 11, 2016

Moss makes his debut on AtomicSky Recordings with ‘Forever’ Canada’s very own Moss has quickly established himself as one of his native country’s hottest exports, thanks to his breath-taking and highly energetic productions. Based in his home city of Toronto and taking inspiration from heavyweights such as Daft Punk, Flume and Justice, he has been…

HEATH NEW VIDEO “OLD TOWN”

Had you have met Peter Hewison growing up you wouldn’t have imagined he’d become a musician. And you certainly wouldn’t have guessed he’d go on to mastermind the alternative pop-rock band Heath. But sometimes life takes you down unexpected byways, and in those cases the best you can do is heed to the voice of…

HOW TO GET THE MAX OUT OF AN ONLINE CASINO

The popularity of online gaming is massively increasing with each year, as more and more fervid players are leaving brick-and-mortar casinos and joining the online community, where gaming is just as high-quality but also more easily accessible via both desktop and mobiles. One of the biggest reasons for joining an online casino is the opportunity…

DAN OWEN ‘MADE TO LOVE YOU’ NEW SINGLE

Shrewsbury singer/songwriter Dan Owen has announced his brand new single ‘Made To Love You’, released this Friday (August 12th). It’s a hauntingly beautiful, heart-on-sleeve break-up ballad from the husky-voiced 24-year old. Examining what keeps people together yet drives them apart, the song comes from Dan’s personal experience supporting a friend who was suffering in an…

BLACKPINK NEW SINGLES “WHISTLE” AND “BOOMBAYAH”

YG Entertainment debut their new all female pop group BLACKPINK and release their new project SQUARE ONE. The project debuted as #1 on the iTunes Top Albums Chart, #1 across all domestic music charts in Korea and continues to top iTunes charts in several countries. It marks the newest girl group since the label’s massively…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 10, 2016

Love Thy Brother share official music video for debut single “Love Me Better” In the wake of the successful release of their debut single which premiered on Billboard and was one of the top 25 most streamed tracks on Soundcloud for the month of July, Canadian sibling musical duo Love Thy Brother present the official…

FRANCES RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SAY IT AGAIN’

Today Frances releases a brand new video for single ‘Say It Again’ which impacts on Capitol Records on Friday, August 19th. Co-written and produced with Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia, Beck), ‘Say It Again’ is an expressively penned track with a melodic simplicity and infectious chorus that encapsulates Frances’ innate skill of setting a visual story…

NEW SINGLE BY GRAFFITI ROYALE “RAISED”

Graffiti Royale delivers their second single “Raised” — a story of growing up in NYC told through the voice of Quez Dreamer; the band’s MC. Backed by sunny samples, soulful guitars, and explosive drums, the song is the perfect soundtrack for the end of summer. Leading up to the track’s release the band has been…

ESSENTIAL CLOTHING ADVICE EVERY WOMAN NEEDS

Following fashion trends ensures that you are always aware of current looks that you can try out. You can dress classically and fashionably throughout the year. An important step towards maintaining a fashionable and stylish wardrobe is to assess your current closet and sort it out. Clear out your Wardrobe Any clothing items that you…

STOLI STANDS BEHIND DUBBS AND HIS MUSICAL VISION

Hello Wednesday to all good music loving folks out there. It is so good to be here today and being able to run another column of Skoped Out here @skopemag. Today we have my boy Dubbs coming straight out of California. Before we chat with Dubbs lets check on some music news. The Department of…

Elizabeth Geyer – ‘The Wall’

Elizabeth Geyer’s “The Wall” is a thoughtful, highly articulate album. With a carefully crafted narrative that ties the pieces together the album has a theatrical quality to it. Her crystal clear voice serves as the heart and soul of the album. With great attention to detail her stylistic choices combine elements of jazz, pop, and…

FRENSHIP’S “CAPSIZE” HITS 100 MILLION STREAMS AT SPOTIFY

Spotify, solidifying the single as one of the hottest viral hits of the summer. Today, the Los Angeles-based duo, which Billboard dubs “one of 2016’s buzziest new acts,” has unveiled details of their debut EP Truce, set to be released September 2 via Columbia Records. See below for tracklisting. “These songs, like our mothers’ cookies,…

KALAHYSTERI “MOUNTAIN” SINGLE

“Storms make trees take deeper roots” said Dolly Parton. Kalahysteri learned Dolly’s lesson: with their feet on the ground and their eyes looking ahead, Kalahysteri crafted 10 new songs, travelling into a parallel universe leading the listener to the core of popular music. Kalahysteri songs are naked and raw, thriving and intriguing, deep and dreamy.…

DO NOT TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY

When organizing your business, there are quite a number of things that you should be keen to look at. You should have a system that ensures your workers are comfortable in the work environment. A system that ensures no straining to the workers and at the same time ensures 100% productivity. You need to put…

Sir Ivan – ‘Imagine: The Remixes’

Ivan Wilzig walked away. His two decades of working alongside his family in the banking industry enabled him to amass a personal fortune and assist his relatives in running their mutual business interests, but the blandishments of material wealth were not enough for him. It spurred him to turn his back on those trappings nearly…

CONCERT REVIEW: MARK FARNER, STREETSBORO FAMILY DAYS – 7-29-2016

The crowd began to steadily increase early on, with good reason. The Michael Weber Show was the opener, performing a mix of classic rock, blues, and originals, with Michael managing to throw in all the guitar stunts. Great range of guitar work and vocals with an added horn section, definitely entertaining. By the time brother…

5 QUESTIONS FEATURING MR. PALMER

So today we have Mr Palmer on @skopemag. Mr Palmer has so much going on right now so lets see what’s up. He speaks on the sad news of losing his mom, his new single, and so much more! Skope: Where are we talking from today and how is your summer going so far? Mr.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 9, 2016

ROLLING STONE COUNTRY PREMIERES BRAND NEW VIDEO VIA THE WILD FEATHERS Nashville-based rock group The Wild Feathers – Ricky Young (guitar/vocals), Taylor Burn (guitar/vocals), Joel King (bass/vocals), and Ben Dumas (drums) – spent more than two years on the road supporting their 2013 self-titled debut album. The record hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart,…

BIG CITY BRIAN WRIGHT NEW VIDEO “DOWN IN DIXIE”

Big City Brian Wright was country when country wasn’t cool. And now, he’s country when country’s pop. Big City Brian Wright dreamed of doing only two things with his life, flying airplanes and singing country music. That’s what he loves and that’s what he does. Taking the traditional route of creating music for the masses…

Michael Weber – ‘The Hollywood EP’

Michael at the ripe age of 18, has been playing professionally since he was 7, opening for national acts. The Michael Weber Show features a power trio with added keys and horn section. Something impressive is the genre’s he covers from originals to blues, to rock, to horn band music, with a voice that fits…

KATE NASH “GOOD SUMMER” VIDEO

Kate Nash has returned to Zone 5 and with her she brings the Summer’s finest pop offering ‘Good Summer’, produced by Dave Bassett and out today via Kate’s own imprint Girl Gang Records. ‘Good Summer’ is literally the light at the end of the tunnel, an expression of relief, the type we all feel when…

Callie Hooper – ‘Out of the Shadows’

Nashville based singer/songwriter Callie Hooper has established a rapidly blossoming reputation as one of the most promising talents emerging from Music City in recent years. Much like many of the female performers rising to prominence in the pop/folk genre in the last decade, Hooper’s style and influences owe much more to performers who first achieved…

Gary Hoey – ‘Dust & Bones’

Gary is as good as creating new sounds and styles as he is reviving classic genres. Gary has revitalize rock, surf, and Christmas music, like Brian Setzer has with rockabilly, big band and Christmas music, This release features a minimalist approach in the personnel, concentrating on the tone, sound and flexibility. D&B has Gary on…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 8, 2016

Long Beach Indie Rock Trio OBLIO Share New Video On their intriguingly dark new single “Days,” Long Beach alternative rockers Oblio introduce listeners to a nameless character who suffers from autophobia, the morbid fear of being left alone with one’s self. “Days” is the first single from Autophobia, the dramatic and captivating soon-to-be-released concept record…