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Cody Webb – “More Than a Little”

Emerging country artist Cody Webb recently released a new single from his upcoming six-track self-titled summer EP. Cody, who hails from South Carolina started taking guitar lessons at just eight years of age. He became as passionate about singing and songwriting as he did about playing the guitar. Cody Webb now resides in Nashville, Tennessee,…

Sometimes Julie – ‘Bright Side of the Line’

Sometimes Julie’s “Bright Side of the Line” is sung with fire and passion. Arrangements are impeccable as Sometimes Julie incorporates elements of jazz, rock, country, and a little bit of blues. Through this careful balance Sometimes Julie creates an album that is constantly twisting and turning to create new perspectives. By far the highlight of…

NEDNOX X LENG YEIN “MY DESIRE”

“My Desire” is NedNox’s and Leng Yein’s (Asia’s DJane No. 1) first hit single. The official release was 02/05/0216 over Entraxx Records. Leng Yein has over 2,6 Mio fans on Facebook and Instagram. She is a Superstar in Asia and the female DJs with the most followers in the world. NedNox is a talented DJ,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 3, 2016

DESSY DI LAURO x RIC’KEY PAGEOT DEBUT AS NEW MUSIC DUO WITH HOTEL CAFE RESIDENCY Singer-songwriter, neo-ragtime vocalist Dessy Di Lauro and musical director/producer Ric’key Pageot (touring keyboardist to Madonna and writer for Jill Scott and Earth Wind & Fire) announce their official partnership as recording duo Parlor Social with a Residency at L.A.’s Hotel…

RUDY DE ANDA HEAR LUCENT ALBUM OPENER “HUNGER CLOUD”

There is a tidal wave of cross-cultural expression washing inland out of Long Beach and Rudy De Anda is at the forefront of this genre-bending, sonic re-definition of the musical melting pot. Rudy De Anda will release Delay, Cadaver of a Day on June 24 via Porch Party Records. Delay, Cadaver of a Day was…

Yury – “entropy”

Exploring the darker impulses is the elegant smooth work of Yury’s “entropy.”. Atmospheric in nature these are songs that explore the emotional. Spacious sounds permeate each and every piece. Rhythms are kept low key letting the songs simply seep into the mind. Yury’s flow in particularly impressive letting his lyricism neatly match each one of…

LIKE KENNY FAME WE SHOULD ALL ASK ‘WHO AM I’

Good morning to all from rainy New England. It feels so #blessed to be here again and be alive and able to enjoy & share more Skope music with you today! Before we get to talking with Kenny Fame lets see what is going on in music today. Dubbed ‘a website built by musicians for…

ADRENALINE: GAMING MUSIC

Some people specifically choose games based on the gaming music today. Gaming music is becoming as important as soundtracks for movies. People want to be able to feel stronger emotions based on the music of a particular game. With a game like the Adrenaline Game series and similar games, Adrenaline – Gaming Music is even…

Corvaa – ‘Zipper’

I woke up to Corvaa’s new track Zipper this morning, and it set my mood for the whole day: optimistic, cheerful, vivacious and passionate. Honestly, I didn’t expect to like something like this, but I did. Eventually, there is a particular kind of music for each and every situation and frame of mind. For example,…

BAD SOUNDS UNVEIL NEW SINGLE ‘AVALANCHE’

Following debut single ‘I Feel’ in December 2015, and receiving praise from everyone from The Line Of Best Fit to NOISEY and radio spins from Zane Lowe (Next Hype), Phil Taggart, Annie Mac and Huw Stephens at Radio 1, Bad Sounds return with the release of new single ‘Avalanche’, out 29th April via Killing Moon…

Bobgoblin – ‘Love Lost For Blood Lust’

Bobgoblin began their journey back in 1992, when Hop Litzwire (vocalist/keybordist) met Rob Avsharian (drummer) at the University of North Texas, and they combined their efforts in the uphill struggle of carrying their ideas into masses. Later, in 1994, guitarist/bassist Tony Jannota joined them, and since then their main line-up has remained the same throughout…

8 MISTAKES TO AVOID DURING SEO

Every search engine marketers wants to promote trends that are aligned with digital marketing. SEO is vastly necessary to enhance key to improve your website’s visibility, driving more traffic and higher conversion rates. It is very necessary to hire a digital marketing agency to perform SEO properly to drive massive traffic organically. Internet marketer should…

DAWG YAWP NEW SINGLE

Later this year, Cinncinnati’s Dawg Yawp will release their debut LP via Old Flame Records. Still in their early days, the duo of Rob Keenan and Tyler Randall has been deemed “…one of the most original and intricately considered bands in Cincinnati’s musical history” by their local alt-weekly CityBeat and have been played on NPR’s…

5 THINGS EVERY SUCCESSFUL MUSICIAN NEEDS

Without music, the world doesn’t make much sense. Many mothers play music for their children in the womb. Others love to play music to calm their minds or get into a different frame of mind. Music makes a major difference in every life, whether it’s acknowledged or not. Out of all the careers to choose…

ANNA MEREDITH DEBUTS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SOMETHING HELPFUL”

Celebrated UK composer and electronic artist Anna Meredith is excited to share the new music video for “Something Helpful,” taken off her debut album Varmints, named “Best New Music” by Pitchfork and released this past March via Moshi Moshi Records. Directed by Jonny Sanders, who was also behind the lens for Meredith’s “R Type” video,…

THE ARTIST ALWAYS GETS SCREWED

There’s something wrong in The Arts, rewarding the hucksters over the creators. Speculators sell and re-sell paintings for millions, without a penny in royalty or commission going to the artist or his family while a struggling musician with a hit record can starve as everyone in the sales and marketing food chain takes a bite.…

The Lost Poets – “Insubordia PT II”

Full of twisted fury, The Lost Poets create a dazzling dark world on “Insubordia Pt. II”. A sense of rebelliousness permeates the album courtesy of David Rosengren’s powerful vocals and the commanding physicality of Petter Ossian Strömberg’s bass lines. By structuring the album as a journey the songs gain greater meaning. The blues are carefully…

THE KID IS IN THE HOUSE AND BRINGS IT DOWN ONE BEAT AT A TIME

Nowadays it’s not hard to find young aspiring artists working hard to get their name out there. One such artist is Kid Quill who is no exception. Mitch “Kid Quill” Brown knew that from a very young age that he yearned to express himself through music. But his first love was soccer where he ironically…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 2, 2016

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR “2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS” Winners have been announced for the star-studded 2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS which aired LIVE tonight on FOX from The Forum in Inglewood, Ca. Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt each picked up two awards: Bryan was named Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist Of The Year,…

DEATH VALLEY DREAM NEW SINGLE

KROQ-FM Los Angeles DJ Nicole Alvarez announced on air that “this band has more buzz than a city of bees” and the David vs. Goliath story of unsigned band Death Valley Dreams is resonating with radio stations and fans across the nation. The single “Words like Fire” has already been heard in large radio markets…

RACHAEL SAGE “TRY TRY TRY” VIDEO

Award-winning singer/songwriter Rachael Sage has announced the release of her forthcoming full-length studio album, “Choreographic”, due May 20 (MPress/ILS/Caroline). Through this self-described “ballet-pop”, Sage delivers a musically ambitious and emotionally accessible tribute to her very first love: Dance. Fresh off the heels of her 13th song placement on Lifetime TV’s Dance Moms, Sage’s music has…

FRANCES NEW VIDEO “DON’T WORRY ABOUT ME”

It’s been just under a year since the release of her debut single ‘Grow’ saw her win over critics and audiences alike, and now British singer, Frances, releases a new video for ‘Don’t Worry About Me’, out now on Capitol Records. The follow-up to her acclaimed single ‘Borrowed Time’ (co-written with Howard Lawrence from Disclosure),…

PREMIERE: LENA FAYRE RELEASES NEW VIDEO “CRY”

Lena Fayre’s talent and hard work has earned her quite a push from nearly every quarter. She’s won a plethora of songwriting awards, including The John Lennon Songwriting Award in March 2016 for her song “Ophelia” and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers 2015 “I Create Music” EXPO Opportunity winner. These are impressive…

ERIC CHURCH’S VIDEO FOR “RECORD YEAR” PREMIERES TODAY

On the heels of winning ACM Video of the Year Award for “Mr. Misunderstood” earlier this month, Eric Church has premiered his new music video for current single, “Record Year,” on Vevo earlier today with a broadcast debut on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown this Saturday, April 30. The music video again enlists directors John Peets…

Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV Show No. 1079 “Notorious Anytime”

The Bongo Boy Rock N’ Roll TV Show is proud to present the latest episode in their Rock N’ Roll TV Show series, “Notorious Anytime” featuring 7 talented independent international recording artists in 1 special ½ hour TV show. This latest Bongo Boy TV produced episode premiered mid April with rotation for 2 weeks till…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 29, 2016

DRAKE’S ‘VIEWS’ SPINNING ON PANDORA TODAY AT 3:00 PM PST Drake’s Pandora station has had over 630,000 adds since the release of his two latest singles “One Dance” and “Pop Style”. “One Dance” has been spun over 9.1M times since April 8th and “Pop Style” has had over 7 million spins. Tune into Drake’s Pandora…

JAPAN SOUL “CHICA” SINGLE

Japan Soul returns with a brand new song called “Chica”. The song expresses solidarity with women, too often the subject of gross harassment, while acknowledging its own conflicted male gaze. Sonically, it’s a leap forward for Japan Soul as they double down on their signature art-funk as a full-fledged band. Keyboardist Matt McMurry is also…

ZEDD & KESHA “TRUE COLORS”

“As artists, the need to create and share our music is what drives us. “True Colors” is an extremely meaningful song to me and when I learned the song also spoke to Kesha it became even more special and took on new meaning. We went into the studio to reimagine “True Colors” together and I’m…

Linchette Marcel – “Self-titled”

Effortlessly tying together elements of hard rock, math rock, and grunge into a satisfying whole, Linchette Marcel’s self-titled debut is a pure joy. Volume is a must for Linchette Marcel explore every possible angle, as their riffs and guitar solos are simply astounding. With so many layers it is easy to get lost in their…

ICELAND’S SECRET SOLSTICE FESTIVAL GOES GREEN

Is it possible for a major music festival to be green? While many major events are known to be energy inefficient, and even damaging to the environment, one event in Iceland is trying to turn that stereotype on its head with the use of geothermal energy, hybrid vehicles, and intensive recycling programs. Secret Solstice festival…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 28, 2016

THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH RELEASES ‘EXHALE’ JUNE 17 Nearly two years after Thousand Foot Krutch landed their second consecutive Hard Rock No. 1 and Billboard Top 10 album with OXYGEN: INHALE, the adrenaline-doused rockers are back to the aggressive side of the dial with EXHALE, which is set to release independently worldwide June 17 on TFK…

Jetpacks – “Two Modes of Transport”

“Two Modes of Transport” shows Jetpacks at their absolute best, with a tender darkwave sound leading the way. Much of the song opts for a slightly dreamy sound going from dubstep to chillwave to shoegaze so naturally. Carefully crafted the song is the right kind of nimble with little elements of nostalgia presenting themselves throughout…

GEORGE MAPLE SHARES NEW TRACK “STICKS AND HORSES” FEATURING GOLDLINK

Rising Australian singer/songwriter and producer George Maple returns with a vengeance with her first track of 2016, “Sticks and Horses” featuring GoldLink, and a smoldering new companion music video. The massive track produced by Maple, What So Not, Noah Breakfast, and WILLS shows her versatility and puts forth an infectious, hard-hitting melody coupled with GoldLink’s…

THE FIN. “THROUGH THE DEEP” VIDEO

There’s a theme running through the beauteous new EP by The fin. that permeates more than just the song titles. Oceanic imagery features heavily in Yuto Uchino’s lyrics, as references to ship, shore and submersion loom large. The singer articulates these tales of impermanence and transition to a shimmering, sophisticated indie art-pop backing that will…

SAMM HENSHAW “OUR LOVE”

Samm Henshaw has premiered new single ‘Our Love’, which is available immediately when pre-ordering his forthcoming second EP, ‘The Sound Experiment 2’ (impacting July 15th via Columbia Records). Following a string of sold-out shows, the soulful 22-year-old will tour the UK in May – featuring London’s Oslo on May 25th – before an extensive European…

Wiseproof – “Scuse Me”

Lush and luxurious, Wiseproof’s “Scuse Me” offers up a downright decadent sound. The mysterious nature of the track means it is impossible to fully pin down. A sleek bass line drives the song forward, serving as the song’s backbone, ensuring that the rhythm is absolutely dominating. Vocals are the heart of the track as they…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 27, 2016

BIG & RICH EMBARK ON U.S. SUMMER TOUR IN SUPPORT OF LATEST ‘GRAVITY’ SINGLE Big & Rich, who just scored back-to-back Top 10 Country singles with “Look at You” and “Run Away With You,” will bring their must-see show to audiences nationwide as they embark on a summer tour in support of their latest single,…

EYE’Z STOPS BY ‘THOUGHTS OF A COMMON MAN’ ON KGMI RADIO

KGM1 Radio is a online radio station with a terrestrial format with all the benefits of internet radio. We have the capability of reaching millions of listeners worldwide with programs and live special event coverage. KGM1 format includes news, talk radio that covers spiritual ministries and uplifting motivational topics. “Thoughts of a Common Man” With…

BLU FIEFER SINGLE “JUKEBOX”

Half Mexican half Lebanese Indie / hip hop artist Blu Fiefer has revealed her debut single “Jukebox” today. Self produced by Blu in collaboration with Liliane Chlela and mixed by double Grammy award winner Alex Venguer Jukebox is an uncompromising introduction to an artist driven by creating art on her own terms. Drawing in from…