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Fire In The Field – ‘Look So Strange’

Fire In The Field’s “Look So Strange” reveals its heart and soul as blues mixed with rock n’ roll. With a classic rock sound accompanied by a slow burning fiery passion these songs recall a sweeter more stylish time in pop. Everything works from the incredible emotional vocal delivery to the rollicking rhythms right down…

AUNA SIMS NEW SINGLE

Auna Sims’ second song, “Dance The Extra Mile” picks up where her first left off, giving us a first row seat to her musical journey. She is off and running, or dancing, as the case may be. In “Right Place,” there was an earnest exploration of performance, creation and identity. “I wrote this song when…

FALLING DOVES “PARIS” VIDEO

Falling Doves are ecstatic to announce their sophomore album, Doves of War, which will be released April UK & July 4th via Universal UK/RMN Records. Sharing their edgy rock roots with their pop infused melodies The Falling Doves are ready to show us what original rock n roll is all about. Born from Hollywood’s jaded…

LIVE ACTION MUSIC HOSTED BY EYE’Z

Live Action Music Hosted by Eye’z @ at Ivy Room. Ivy Room is an historic, neighborhood bar in Albany, CA. The bar dates back to the early 1940’s. Its most beloved owner was Dottie MacBeath who managed the Ivy in the 1990’s, in addition to a few other bars up and down San Pablo. The…

NOVEMBRE NEW VIDEO

A few months after the release of its debut full-length and self-titled album, French dark slam/hip-hop/post-metal/experimental band Novembre just unleashed an official music video illustrating the song “Entre chien et loup” available right now on YouTube. Somewhere between dark slam/hip-hop music, post-hardcore textures, spoken words explorations and black metal, NOVEMBRE is a French organic duo…

Dan Isbell – “Father’s Day (My Superman)”

Dan Isbell’s “Father Day” is a tender country ode to the power of fathers. Sung straight from the heart the song unfurls slowly. A narrative forms from the careful details of a life lived fully. Vocals are delivered with the utmost of familial affection, deep, resonant and crystal clear. By keeping the song to the…

TROY RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR VIRAL TRACK “SONG MAN”

Today, New York’s very own soul man releases the official music video for viral single, “Song Man” to the world. Watch the official music video here. Of the video, Troy states, “This is a representation of love at the end of it’s journey.” Soul music is rich in tradition, highlighted by an authenticity that few…

Cool Company – “Summer Daze”

Cool Company’s “Summer Daze EP” taps into a summery form of nostalgia. With a distinct chillwave vibe reminiscent of Washed Out and Toro Y Moi, the songs effortlessly tie a multitude of styles into a satisfying whole. Elements of hip-hop, soul, and funk work in unison to explore lovely textures. Full of leisurely melodies, laid…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2016

NEW TOBY KEITH Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith has been a workin’ man dang near all his life, as his full spring and summer schedule can attest. At the top of the list is the Toby Keith Interstates & Tailgates Tour Presented by Ford F-Series, which opens May 10 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte…

Jeff White – ‘Right Beside You’

Some of popular music’s best sidemen languish in mainstream obscurity throughout their careers. They earn the respect of their peers, profit from their talents, and leave behind a body of work that often casts a significant musical influence over future generations. However, these sidemen are rarely emboldened or afforded the opportunity to occupy the spotlight…

HALO CIRCUS “DESIRE” VIDEO

Halo Circus is an unclassifiable band described by its star singer, Allison Iraheta, as creating “anthems for introverts” – songs that reach deep into the places we seldom talk about and roll them out in unforgettable music. Unlike most modern bands, Halo Circus spent three years developing their sound in front of live audiences and…

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS RETURNS

At last, we return with a new installment of TOKYO CALLING. We have taken on some additional staff to bring you more regular content because music in Japan is too much for only a few! Guest writer: Jiselle Alves MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS is back and this time, they’re back with a new sound…

De’Lise – “Matters”

De’Lise creates a beautiful song sung straight from the heart on the tender “Matters”. Everything is kept to the absolute essentials with the song delivered in an intimate hushed whisper. From the chorus to the light yet soulful piano work the entire song comes together ever so gradually. Hints of bass enter into the fray…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 9, 2016

SAQQARA MASTABAS NEW SINGLE Saqqara Mastabas — a new project from Matthew Friedberger of Fiery Furnaces and Bob D’Amico of Sebadoh & Fiery Furnaces — will release its debut LP, Libras, on June 3rd via Joyful Noise Recordings. It’s currently available for pre-order on all formats, including Silver Lava vinyl with clear splatter (limited to…

MOUNT HOLLY SIGNS WITH RAZOR & TIE + NEW VIDEO

Southern California based Mount Holly have signed with Razor & Tie Records in New York. The four piece alternative rock band features singer Jameson Burt, guitarist Nick Perri, bassist Deanna Passarella and drummer John Bach. Mount Holly has received praise from rock publications worldwide including Team Rock, Screamer Magazine and Brave Words. The band was…

Soles Of Passion – ‘Escape From Jurisdiction B’

With drive and energy, Soles of Passion’s “Escape From Jurisdiction B” is a clever concise album. Intricate in detail the sound is a mixture of shoegaze, country, and progressive rock. By weaving together such a wide variety of sounds the songs teem with life. Vocals are the right level of sweetness, ruminating over the state…

TANCRED “BED CASE” VIDEO

Tancred are thrilled to announce upcoming tour dates in continued support of their just-released new album, Out of the Garden. They’ll be hitting the west coast with Speedy Ortiz and The Good Life from the end of May through mid-June. The band has been riding an incredible wave since the release of Out of the…

DUA LIPA RELEASES “HOTTER THAN HELL”

Today Dua Lipa releases the video to her new song ‘Hotter Than Hell’, directed by acclaimed director Emil Nava (Calvin Harris, Ed Sheeran) and filmed in London. ‘Hotter Than Hell’ was written by Dua and the band Ritual and produced by Stephen ‘KOZ’ Kozmeniuk (Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj). The track is available now…

DEATH KOOLAID “EMMELINE” VIDEO

London, UK based Hardcore Punk Rock band Death Koolaid have released the music video for their track “Emmeline” which was directed by Brendan Cleaves, filmed by Laura Bellingham, edited by Greg Hays, and colored by Oliver Gill. The track is from the band’s upcoming album Death Koolaid Vol. 2 which will be released this coming…

3Bubble & J.Gray – “Live From the Pentagon”

3Bubble & J. Gray’s “Live From the Pentagon” nicely ties together elements of funk, jazz, hip hop and pop into a satisfying whole. Reminiscent of Outkast’s style the songs are colorful vibrant pieces feeling fully alive. Pop culture references flow out of the duo, showing off their impressive delivery. Intelligent, thoughtful lyrics are the true…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 6, 2016

BURBERRY PERRY NEW MIXTAPE Producer and rapper Burberry Perry just dropped his debut self-titled mixtape. The tape features friend and frequent collaborator Lil Yachty, singer/songwriter Justine Skye and guest vocals from Kylie Jenner (who makes her musical debut on “Beautiful Day”) and Jordyn Woods. Stream the six-track mixtape below. LOS HOLLYWOOD “TE BUSCO” The video…

SAM FELDT PRESENTS HIS EDIT OF JANIECK ‘FEEL THE LOVE’

Keeping with the amorous theme, Sam Feldt follows up his latest single ‘Shadows of Love’ with a new edit of Janieck’s enticing original ‘Feel The Love.’ Giving the folksy original a melodic, instrument heavy makeover, Sam’s take on the single is out now via Spinnin’ Records. At the ripe age of 22, Sam Feldt has…

Bongo Boy Records – ‘Backroom Blues Volume Two’

Opening up the collection with a fiery guitar lick is the satisfying blues of Jeanne Lozier’s “Beg and Plead”. Her voice simply soars deep, resonant, and full of passion. The song is intense, raw, and straight from the heart. Everything works from the steady rhythm to the wild guitar soloing. A nimble classic rock introduction…

JANET JACKSON RELEASES ‘DAMMN BABY’ MUSIC VIDEO

Today, music icon and multiple Grammy Award-winner Janet Jackson released a brand new music video for Janet’s next radio single ‘Dammn Baby.’ Directed by Dave Meyers and choreographed by Gil Duldalao in coordination with co-choreographers Luther Brown and Denzel Chisolm, ‘Dammn Baby’ is “the perfect summer jam!” Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis commented. “This is…

Lexxica – “Hearts Collide”

Based out of Los Angeles, Lexxica is a singer/songwriter who believes the best music embodies personal experience rather than functioning as pure product. Her upcoming sophomore EP plans to put forth another solid blend of EDM styles like electro, dubstep, and house that relies on melody and hooks alike to leave an impression on the…

MADDIE LOGAN NEW VIDEO “MY FAVORITE MINE”

Country music’s break out Singer/Songwriter Maddie Logan is climbing the local charts with her latest single “Breakup Survival Guide”, currently #19 on IndieWorld’s Country Record Chart. “Breakup Survival Guide” was co-written with Kirsti Manna (Blake Shelton’s #1 hit song “Austin”), which is the single from her newest EP of the same name, out now on…

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PREMIERES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “DADDY ISSUES”

Los Angeles band The Neighbourhood has unveiled the official video for their track “Daddy Issues” @ check it out below. The band peers into the relationship abyss from the dashboard of their car in the new angst-filled visual, guided by Director Warren Kommers in black and white driveway noir. The band is also set to…

SKEPTA’S LONG AWAITED NEW ALBUM + “MAN”

U.K. grime MC, producer and record label owner, SKEPTA, is set to release his long-awaited album, KONNICHIWA, on May 6 (digital) and May 27 (physical) via Boy Better Know. Konnichiwa features some of the biggest grime rappers including JME, Novelist and Wiley, the entire Boy Better Know crew, as well as global superstar Pharrell Williams.…

PAUL D JONES SPEAKS ON PRINCE’S ESTATE PREPAREDNESS

With the many discussions tossed around regarding the lack of preparedness for the estate of the late recording artist, Prince, Certified Financial Education Instructor, Paul D. Jones offers clarity for planning your own. A fellow Minnesotan, Jones has met with a barrage of questions after the legendary singer’s financial chaos became public. His answers are…

Ray Goren – ‘Save My Soul’

Ray Goren’s “Save My Soul” taps into the heart and soul of the blues. By tapping into rock’s origins Ray Goren creates the perfect kind of sound one that updates its beginnings in the best most respectful kind of way. His guitar chops are impressive as is his backing band that seems to fit his…

SKOPE NEWS FOR CINCO DE MAYO 2016

ALICIA KEYS ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘IN COMMON’ Today sees the long-awaited return of New York’s finest, the fifteen-time Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Alicia, who is back with the release of a brand new single ‘In Common’ which is available now across all digital platforms. http://smarturl.it/pvAKCommon NEW VIDEO BY EKRAM Pounding metal riffs and…

GIRLI RELEASES ‘GIRLS GET ANGRY TOO’ VIDEO

The fiercest new talent to emerge from the UK this year, London’s newest rising star-cum-hell raiser, GIRLI releases the video for her brand new track ‘Girls Get Angry Too’, available to buy now and impacting on PMR Records this 27th May. Premiering on FACT, the psychotic, ‘in your face’ video is the perfect fit for…

Dingwall – ‘Mad Ones’ EP

With smooth silky vocals, Dingwall’s “Mad Ones EP” is a passionate polished piece of pop. Production values are astounding as Dingwall opts for nimble dub-influenced structures akin to that of Andy Stott. Brittle textures skitter across as the bass hits in just the right way. Melodies glisten throughout the collection as they further emphasize the…

ALICIA KEYS ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “IN COMMON” OUT TODAY

Today sees the long-awaited return of New York’s finest, the fifteen-time Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Alicia Keys, who is back with the release of a brand new single ‘In Common’ which is available now across all digital music platforms. The single is Alicia’s first release in four years, taken from her forthcoming sixth…

VANESSA ELISHA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GIRLS”

Australian R&B up-and-comer Vanessa Elisha’s recent collaborations have firmly put her on the map as an artist to watch in 2016. From “Out of Time” with Floridian producer XXYYXX to “I Won’t Lie” with Los Angeles’ Falcons and Vancouver’s Ekali, she has consistently received praise across the board. SPIN describes her as the “perfect voice…

TIGGI HAWKE DEBUT TRACK ‘IN THE WILD’

Having received acclaimed mixes from rising Swedish producer and Nu-Disco master Tobtok and high-pedigree pop powerhouse FEMME, your favourite new popstar Tiggi Hawke today unleashes her first single proper, ‘In The Wild’. ‘In The Wild’ is Tiggi Hawke’s first single to be unleashed online and forms the perfect introduction to her gloriously colourful pop sound.…

Sarantos – “Tired Of Being Scared”

Sarantos creates a lush piece of pop with “Tired of Being Scared”. With a wide variety of textures being brought to the fray Sarantos explores a soulful sound. The chorus hits all the right notes offering a luxurious approach. Infinitely catchy the song grows ever larger, with a particularly satisfying buildup. Rhythms are driving as…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 4, 2016

JAUNTY “YOUNGYOU” SINGLE Norwegian indie band KMF (Kakkmaddafakka) spearhead their own unique effervescent sound on this summery single ‘Young You’. The song is a feelgood blend of groovy bass, bouncy pianos and breezy reverb-soaked vocals. You can feel the warm rays of the sun on your face whilst listening to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N50ugwIegBk RYAN BEAVER ALBUM…

JOY ATLAS “DROP YOUR SWORD” SINGLE

Just twelve months after the four-piece burst onto the UK music scene with their acclaimed debut single Dismount, neon-lit geometric pop purveyors Joy Atlas are set to release their third single Drop Your Sword, their most vital and distinctive song to date. This near three-minute delight displays a smart and evolving sound that is brimming…