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L.T.LEIF PRESENTS TWO SINGLES FROM ALBUM

Calgary’s eclectic indie group L.T.Leif are back with their unique sound and catchy melodies. The group has recently premiered new tracks from their upcoming release Shadow on the Brim / Rough Beasts. L.T.Leif (For fans of: The Microphones, Joanna Newsom, Angel Olsen) is comprised of: Laura Leif (ukulele, vocals, synths), Dice Parks (synths, strings, percussion),…

Rev Peter Unger – “At Heaven’s Door”

Languid and lovely in tone is Rev Peter Unger’s “At Heaven’s Door”. Kept to the absolute essentials Rev Peter Unger opts for an airy feel to the arrangements. Absolutely crisp the production values are incredible. By far the highlight of the song are the tender lyrics delivered with reassurance by Rev Peter Unger. As the…

PREMIERE: ROCK ROAD REBELS “FREEDOM IN OUR EYES” VIDEO

Many artists are quick to champion their roots in major metropolitan areas like NYC, LA, Nashville, and so on. These cities are seen as hotbeds of what’s modern and cutting edge, where the next trend is around the corner. Jacksonville, Missouri, home to Rock Road Rebels, is not one of those towns. With a 2010…

MATY NOYES RELEASES NEW TRACK “LOVE YOU WITH A BANG”

Maty Noyes is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, originally from Corinth, Mississippi. In 2015, she made a buzzworthy introduction as the featured vocalist on “Angel,” the closing track from The Weeknd’s critically acclaimed album Beauty Behind The Madness. Noyes wrote and is featured on Kygo’s international smash single, “Stay” which reached #1 on Billboard’s…

Port of Est – ‘Onyx Moon’

Port of Est. taps into a late 80s darkwave sound on the impeccable “Onyx Moon”. Absolutely infectious in nature these are songs that linger in the mind long after they are over. The attention to detail is admirable as Port of Est. present a mixture of brooding and beauty. By maintaining this balance they create…

BREAKER NOVOGRATZ VIDEO “HOME”

Breaker Novogratz is a multi-talented young performer who splits his time acting, singing, dancing and modeling. Recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York City, Breaker has just released his second single, “Home”, which follows his pop inspired hit, “Family”, which was featured in Old Navy’s 2015 Holiday campaign. The new song teams up a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 26, 2016

ROCKY NTI NEW VIDEO Rocky Nti reveals video for his latest track ‘Reflections’ and announces European support slots with Panic! At The Disco next month. ‘Reflections’ follows on from last years ‘Ride On’ EP, his first move away from the left-field electronic sounds of his early career. Rocky began honing his talents working with artists…

STOLI LOVES HOW DESTINY’S MUSIC IS IN HER OWN HANDS

Hello to all my music minded friends across the globe, it is so good to see you all! So like so many of you I was so sad to hear of Prince’s passing last week. I was also quite surprised how many videos on youtube connect his death to the Illuminati. Search “prince illuminati” and…

AUTOMATED EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING SOLUTIONS

In addition to the risks related to compliance, research shows that the main hiring concerns for modern employers include fraud, theft, absenteeism, workplace accidents and high employee turnover among others. By making use of a comprehensive program for background screening, companies and organizations can address these risks and maintain compliant hiring practices. Below we’ll take…

UNIFORM BAND: HOW TO MAKE EACH PERFORMANCE DAZZLING

The band sounds tight and you’ve got big gigs on the horizon. But have you thought about band image? What are you guys gonna look like? Lucky for you, old ideas are new again, especially the idea of band uniforms. A Brief History of Rock Band Uniforms From the natty suits and thin ties of…

SOPHIE STRAUSS RELEASES DEBUT EP ‘YEAH NO FINE’

New York City-based singer-songwriter Sophie Strauss is excited to announce the release of her debut EP titled Yeah No Fine. In between shifts selling peaches at the Santa Monica farmers market, Strauss recorded Yeah No Fine at Endless Noise Studios with Jeff Elmassian and it is as much a glance at the California landscape as…

Oscar Vega – “Back”

Oscar Vega’s “Back” has a psychedelic sheen to it. With an effortless languid groove serving as the song’s anchor, the piece moves with such grace. This is courtesy of Mantra’s impressive production skills, as every sound shimmers in the crystal calm. Melodies shine through as it grows ever larger in size, incorporating ever greater amounts…

MEG MYERS IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE “MOTEL”

Meg Myers dominated Coachella this weekend with another incredible live performance. According to Pitchfork, “Meg Myers ruled the Gobi tent. The Nashville-born songstress won over the crowd with her smart, incisive alt-rock, showing why she has such an obsessive cult following.” Following a second Coachella performance next weekend (Sunday – 3:45pm – Gobi Tent), Meg…

AEORA PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “MEDICINE”

Melbourne-based electro-pop artist, Aeora, releases her new single, “Medicine.” The song reflects the frustration and sadness she felt over the illness of someone close to her, and showcases her vocals and mature songwriting. This is the first track from Aeora’s upcoming EP, Alt., slated for release in July 2016. Aeora began as the hobby and…

SAIGO SINGLE “SO NATURAL”

Los Angeles based singer/producer SAÍGO’s debut single, “So Natural”, emerges from the underground of new-and future-soul, melding electronic elements and broken beats with silky vocals. Described by SAÍGO, “So Natural” was written about the competition of natural instincts, a tug of war between emotions that evolves into a flurry of kinetic action. The result of…

WHY CHEFS ARE THE NEW STARS OF MUSIC FESTIVALS

The modern music festival is about more than the headlining bands these days. As an increasingly savvy audience gathers for the multi-day events, top chefs are also flocking to festivals to feed these music-loving, foodie hybrids. An extension of the dual food and music festivals, like the sweetlife music + food festival backed by organic…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 25, 2016

MARIA USBECK NEW SINGLE Though the songs were composed electronically, Amparo called for an acoustic treatment, so Usbeck spent a winter in the studio recording the arrangements live with producer Caroline Polachek of Chairlift who has also produced Beyoncé and engineer Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. Fleshed out in full sonic color on the marimba, xylophone,…

WHY YOU LOST YOUR DREAM JOB OR PROMOTION

Are you wondering why you never get the call or email from the company you sent your application to yet you felt and you know that you are qualified for the position? Well, there are a number of reasons why you did not get the opportunity. Most of them would have been avoidable if you…

SOPHIA SOMAJO NEW SINGLE “SAPPHIRE”

Swedish pop stalwart Sophia Somajo releases new single ‘Sapphire’ April 21st on Razzia Records as part of The Blue Chapter. The industrial-tinged electro pop anthem ‘Sapphire’ is a song that drips with longing. “It’s about chasing after something that you know you cannot get. About building someone up to be something they aren’t. I have…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 20, 2016

PROMISE “RIGHT NOW” “Right Now” introduces the TellAVision EP with a smooth and mellow repetition of “right now, right now,” pressing in around the necessity of choosing right now the good life. In a culture that honors instant gratification and seeks out quick satisfaction, this song enters the scene with a strikingly refreshing spin on…

FUTURISTIC SINGLE “CA$E”

Australia’s rising star producers Futuristic announce the release of their new weapon CA$E, dropping on heavyweight label Ministry of Sound/Downright Records on April 18th. Futuristic are known for their brash, no holds barred, bass heavy sound and their newest release CA$E takes this to a whole new level. Collaborating with British producer BCKSLVSH, the track…

Justin DiFebbo – ‘Skin and Bones’

Philadelphia based Justin DiFebbo’s debut album Turn Out the Light, Turn On the Stereo earned him effusive praise from various quarters and its follow-up, DiFebbo’s new full length album Skin and Bones, will likely endear him to many more. Many might listen to this ten song collection and peg DiFebbo as a staunch retro revivalist…

DARK SARAH “LITTLE MEN” MUSIC VIDEO

Finnish cinematic metal band Dark Sarah (of ex Amberian Dawn singer Heidi Parviainen) will release a new album called “The Puzzle” later this year. The first music video for the song “Little Men” is just released. Musically “The Puzzle” album will continue the cinematic metal sound, but this time a bit heavier and faster, combining…

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MUSIC

To cope with internet overload, we allow algorithms to sift through and feed us bits and pieces to match our tastes or cosmetically enhanced anchormen (and anchorwomen) to spoon up headlines to the tune of tone-deaf sponsors. All this through a multi-tasking world, where a generation pays half attention to work while constantly checking their…

JOSEPH ARTHUR DEBUT SINGLE

True North Records is pleased to announce the forthcoming album ‘The Family’ from prolific singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur due out June 3rd, available for pre-order now! Musician, painter and poet Joseph Arthur acquired a Steinway Vertegrand piano from the early 1900’s, moved it into his Red Hook, Brooklyn studio and saved it from the storm (Sandy,…

WE THE KINGS NEW VIDEO

A modern day interpretation by WE THE KINGS for their new single from the Broadway smash HAMILTON. The latest music video shows four friends spending one last night together before starting the next chapter in their lives. Watch the video here! Pop, rock band WTK just wrapped up their sold out “From Here to Mars”…

BRODERICK BATTS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SheDGAF”

LA hip-hip artist Broderick Batts has just dropped his new single “SheDGAF”. Produced by Tizhimself, “SheDGAF” once again shows Batts’ precision of seamlessly weaving rapping and singing. The sound balances the realm between a night at home passing around a joint and a night out passing around a bottle. Broderick explains “My producer (tizhimself) and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 19, 2016

WRITER SHARE VIDEO FOR “NEIGHBORLY” On the heels of their sophomore effort Principle Web, Brooklyn-based avant-garde hypnotic rockers WRITER, are pleased to share the video for “Neighborly.” Directed by Paul Remund, the video features disturbed and simplistic black and white images that almost seem to fight back to the scuzzed-out single. LETTRICE LAWRENCE NEW SINGLE…

Thomas Nordlund – ‘Divide Avenue’

Thomas Nordlund’s time accompanying respected performers like Sarah Morris and the Jana Nyberg Group and his extensive musical education has prepared him for this moment. The release of his debut solo album, Divide Avenue, amply demonstrates his sharp musical decision making and command of the instrument. Each of the album’s eight songs is an evocative…

Hot Rumour – “MMXVI”

Hot Rumour’s “MMXVI” sounds like a party and the afterparty put into a delectable whole. This is the kind of music that deserves to be played as loud as possible in front of as many people as possible. Absolute bliss the songs are hyperactive, giddy in nature, and incredibly catchy. Bringing it together is a…

FIORA “TORNADO”

The acclaimed writer and singer known for collaborating with a bevy of artists including Tensnake, Andy C, Seven Lions and Armin van Buuren, Fiora releases “Tornado,” the first single from her debut solo album. A multi-layered blend of Fiora’s signature vocals and pop, indie and drum n bass-infused influences, “Tornado” creates a whirlwind of emotions…

2 MILE HILL STREAM “IT’S OVER”

Barbados superstars 2 Mile Hill have a long list of changes queued up for 2016: new music, US tour and a complete rebrand, to name a few. Formerly known as NexCyx, the rap-rock army announce a new identity as 2 Mile Hill, but maintain the same polish and prowess with “It’s Over” and the entirety…

HOUSTON’S ANTI-FOLK SONGWRITER ADAM BRICKS SHARES NEW SINGLE “SOMETHING REAL”

Houston, TX’s unabashed, head-held-high folksinger songwriter, Adam Bricks, is pleased to share “Something Real,” the second single on his upcoming sophomore full-length, Relations, available May 6, 2016. The 11-song LP features the anti-folk songwriter at his most personal: love, hate, sex, sadness and longing. To celebrate the release, Bricks is also embarking on a national…

Kenny Fame – ‘Who Am I’

Kenny Fame is back with his latest release Who Am I. That is an interesting question to ask, especially if you are Kenny Fame as he is reinventing himself continuously. As an audience member it is a pleasure watching him go through this journey and following him every step of the way. Website: https://kennyfame.bandcamp.com/album/who-am-i This…

SPRING SPECIAL @ FRESH TRACKS MARKETING & PR

Looking for a digital marketing and PR campaign for your band, brand or business? Talk to music business veterans, Fresh Tracks Marketing, for a cutting edge approach to set you apart from the pack. Fresh Tracks Marketing has been working with the biggest bands, brands, and entertainment releases for over 9 years. Their main focus…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 15, 2016

VARA SINGLE PREMIERE VARA has had two top five remixes on the billboard Dance Club Songs Chart under his belt (Demi Lovato, ZZ Ward) and “Break Down The Walls” catapults VARA’s solo project into the world. In VARA’s words “I love this song for many reasons, it’s haunting arrangement and aggressive beat but mostly because…

JO COOPER RELEASES FEEL GOOD ELECTROPOP SINGLE ‘TOUCH THE SKY’

Having performed on Australia’s number 1 breakfast show ‘The Morning Show’ as well as performing for Rugby League team The South Sydney Rabbitohs during half-time, Sydney singer/songwriter Jo Cooper is now aiming to push her talents global with this feel good electro-pop single, ‘Touch The Sky’. The fun party song features an explosively catchy chorus…

Rev Peter Unger – “Heaven Only Knows”

Rev Peter Unger’s “Heaven Only Knows” meditates on the meaning of life. The piece shines courtesy of Rev Peter Unger’s lyrically articulate narrative. Looking for hope during the darkest of times can be particularly trying. As the song unfolds Rev Peter Unger searches for a happiness of sort. By looking for strength Rev Peter Unger…

10 VITAL GOOGLE URLS THAT EACH GOOGLE USER MUST KNOW

There are number of questions that will rise in your mind. Where I will be able to find the ads that I’ve ever clicked on Google? What will Google comprehend the places I’ve visited recently? What are various interests of mine as determined by Google? Where I should go if I could not remember the…