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NICK MONACO NEW ALBUM & SINGLE

Well, well, well, the ever evolving, always intriguing Nick Monaco returns with his latest opus, Half Naked. His Freak Flag lipstick isn’t even really all that dry from his debut album Mating Call, but Nick is at it again, bearing more of himself than he has ever before. With dance music today, some think it…

EFFECTIVE SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING WITH WORDPRESS

These days, even a novice we marketer is well aware of the importance of Search Engine Optimization. SEO is the best way for digital marketing. The long time success of any website is dependent on SEO. Organic web traffic is the easiest and most cost-efficient procedure, to acquire new visitors to your website. The more…

BOB MOULD RELEASES VIDEO FOR SINGLE “HOLD ON”

“Hold On,” the latest single from Bob Mould’s critically acclaimed—and recent #1 selling vinyl LP and U.S. Top 100-charting—latest album Patch The Sky (Merge), is also the first track written for the album. Originally conceived by Mould in 2013 as a downtempo acoustic track, the song has since seen a radical transformation into an anthem…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 14, 2016

DIRT FEST 2016 Metal-heads rejoice! Dirt Fest 2016 will go down Saturday, August 13th at our NEW location in Downtown Pontiac, Michigan. We have partnered with our friends “The Crofoot Presents” to bring you one full day of music and madness. Special-Priced Early-Bird tickets go on sale this Friday, April 15 at 10am. Full-Price General…

LISTEN TO TUNES OF DAWN’S NEW SINGLE

Hailing from Berlin, TUNES OF DAWN are streaming their new single “Farewell”. The unique style of TUNES OF DAWN has been elaborated even more without losing its spontaneity or even its healthy lack of respect when it comes to serving themselves on the rich buffet of different musical elements. With this a new album was…

ETHEREAL POP DUO AUGUSTE ANNOUNCE NEW VIDEO ‘KINGDOM’

Ethereal pop duo, Auguste are set to release their new single, Kingdom on April 15, a synth-soaked call-to-arms for those defending themselves against personal space invaders. The talented gals have also released a stunning video to accompany the single which features contemporary dancers Jess Statton and Aiden Kane Munn in a sharp studio landscape turned…

Bobby Jo Valentine – ‘Fox Eyes, Whale Heart’

After selling several thousand albums and cultivating a supportive fan base, what’s next? Bobby Jo Valentine’s third album Fox Eyes, Whale Heart consolidates the reputation earned from the two superb albums preceding it and shoots even higher than before. The twelve song collection is chiefly distinguished by his writing skills. Valentine is a shrewd observer…

Rebecca Moreland – ‘Freak Soul’

Nashville isn’t just cowboy hats and Fender Telecasters. Music City U.S.A. is an increasingly diverse community incorporating a wide variety of voices and an assortment of seemingly disparate characters untethered to the city’s regional past. A recent transplant to the city, Texas native Rebecca Moreland is fully cognizant of the city’s past, but like many…

Destiny – “Oblivion”

Destiny’s “Oblivion” is luxurious lush sound immaculately produced and passionately sung. Lyrically concise Destiny shows off a wide range, going from nimble quick-fire delivery to letting her voice soar towards the sky. Her lyrics revolve around the complicated dynamics of relationships. Wonderfully accompanied by an epic sweep of synthesizers and carefully crafted grooves. Brought together…

Herrick – ‘Cottonfields’

The dynamite new partnership on the Americana scene today, Kerry and Donna Herrick, follow up their critically acclaimed debut New Dance with this ten song set. It isn’t entirely fair or accurate to pigeonhole what it is that Herrick does. The partners have outstanding collaborators with Jefferson Rogers playing a triple threat of guitar, lap…

Tucker – ‘What Can I Change (EP)’

Tucker is a multi-instrumentalist and a prolific songwriter who’s played and toured with Eric Durrance on the Jason Aldean (2008 CMT Tour), Jimmy Wayne, James Otto, Ashley Cleveland, Guy Penrod, Rick Derringer, Michael Peterson and more. When he’s not indulging his love of music, Tucker indulges his passion for cars; American “muscle cars,” street rods…

WHITNEY TAI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FALLING”

Dream pop songstress, Whitney Tai, announces the release of her single, “Falling,” from her upcoming EP, Forever. Written and produced by Tai, the EP, boasting two brand new tracks, is set to release in May 2016. “Falling” was produced by Billboard charting producer and member of Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, Spencer Garn. Tai says,…

BISHOP NEHRU DROPS VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘IT’S WHATEVA’

After recently coming off of Joey Bada$$’s World Domination tour and a current nomination for XXL’s Freshman List, NYC-based hip hop prodigy, Bishop Nehru, announces brand new single, ‘It’s Whateva’, the latest track from his upcoming mixtape ‘Magic 19’, out this June 3rd. A chilled-out slice of lyrically-dense hip-hop, ‘It’s Whateva’ is the latest offering…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 13, 2016

DRAKE WHITE CONTINUES “LIVIN’ THE DREAM” IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO With two of the most important figures in his life as his co-stars, Drake White continues “Livin’ the Dream” in his new music video, out now on Vevo. Watch here. http://www.vevo.com/watch/drake-white/Livin-The-Dream/USUV71503694 VICETONE EP STREAM Vicetone introduce their debut Aurora EP. The five-track inaugural effort sticks…

THROWS “PUNCH DRUNK SOBER”

Throws (the British duo of Sam Genders and Mike Lindsay) face the cold light of day on the new track “Punch Drunk Sober,” off the upcoming debut album Throws. “Punch Drunk Sober” highlights Genders’ and Lindsay’s incredible vocal harmonies, with beautiful choral additions from Sigurlaug Gísladóttir (formerly of Mum). “Punch Drunk Sober” is a super…

KATIE KIM “THE FEAST”

Irish songwriter Katie Kim, aka Katie Sullivan, will see the long overdue release of her sophomore album Cover & Flood in North America on June 17, an introduction that will lead to her third record, which she is currently putting the finishing touches on. The Irish Times declared, “Cover & Flood is filled with the…

PREMIERE: RJ COMER “THE MOON AIN’T FALLEN ON ME YET” VIDEO

RJ Comer returns to his frequent themes of redemption and survival in his second release, “The Moon Ain’t Fallen on Me Yet” off of his recent six-song EP Nightly Suicide. The captivating single will be available April 18th with an accompanying music video that will be released April 15th via Growling Moon Records. http://www.rjcomer.com While…

Sarantos – “Dreamer”

Strong and full of confidence, Sarantos taps into the best of early 90s indie rock with “Dreamer”. Downright incredible Sarantos shows off his impressive vocal and lyrical might throughout the song. Tender in nature Sarantos expresses the utmost of compassion for others, while he expresses an unbridled sense of optimism about the world. Maintaining such…

Brian Pharaoh – “Sorry”

Brian Pharaoh’s latest single, “Sorry”, is poised to be one of those glorious shots into the dark that makes a career, but Pharaoh isn’t exactly a new commodity on the scene. His 2003 debut Gettin’ My Feet Wet garnered well deserved attention, but his burgeoning music career hit a snag when Pharaoh, a reserve soldier,…

MISS KRYSTLE VIDEO “DUKES UP”

Miss Krystle might be the only one who can wear a blue bikini, coupled with Marilyn Manson inspired shoes, and flawlessly be able to pull it off! Fittingly titled “Dukes Up,” Miss Krystle belts the first line to her listeners “Never going to hold me back, I can take care of me” while standing behind…

THROWS ‘PUNCH DRUNK SOBER’

There is always a moment, just before meeting an old friend, when fear kicks in. Has the relationship fizzled, or do you just pick up where you left off? For Mike Lindsay and Sam Genders, Tunng’s founding forefathers, a magical Icelandic adventure of man chats, drinks-til-dawn, and a little ‘Northern Falsetto’ has found the pair…

MATTHEW NEVES IS ON FIRE

Since the release of Matthew’s third full length album, Diligence, he has been nominated for two awards at the IMAs (Independent Music Awards) which honors four hundred of the world’s most exceptional artists. He’s headlined the Mercedes Benz Red Carpet Fashion Show in Daytona Beach, Florida which was held at the Marina Grande on the…

5 COOL WAYS TO WEAR A T-SHIRT

A t-shirt is probably the most boring piece of clothing that you could ever wear. There are just so many types of t-shirts that are available in the market. Getting one is so simple. They are worn for casual activities and for freedom purposes. If you do not want a bunch of outfits dragging you…

KIM & THE CREATED SHARE TWO NEW SONGS

Kim and the Created have shared two blistering new songs “Can’t Be” and “Get What I Want.” The fuzzed out, reverb drenched tracks were produced by Randy Randall of No Age and are available now on a limited run of colored flexi discs which can be purchased via her website. Stream and embed her new…

Ramsey – “Pay”

Dark and elegant, Ramsey’s “Pay” is a perfectly paced piece of introspective pop. Led by Ramsey’s undeniably strong voice the song lumbers forward with great power. Stylistically the song incorporates elements of dubstep and classical into a satisfying whole. The clever concise arrangement takes its time in unfurling slowly revealing a great deal of intricate…

FASHION DESIGNS FOR INDIAN ETHNIC WEAR

One of the best ways of embracing and appreciating culture is exhibited by dressing in a fad that represents that particular culture. Indians have been known to uphold their ethnicity all over the world and this has become a norm to them. Indians have always worn brightly colored clothes and they sure look incredible in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 12, 2016

TONY JUNIOR NEW SINGLE Part DJ, part rock star, part TV star, Tony Junior brings you his banging new track “Facedbased,” out now on Musical Freedom Records. Adding to his already massive arsenal of records including tracks like “Twerk Anthem,” “Michael Jordan,” and “Nobody Beats the Fucking Drum,” Tony’s latest release does not disappoint. Featuring…

PLAH BLAH BLAH VIDEO “WILD ONE”

While the phrase “blah, blah, blah” is a common euphemism for meaningless chatter, new pop sensation, Plah Blah Blah will have tongues wagging with her musical debut as the Thai party girl brings energy, playful sensuality, and a welcomed eccentricity to an industry too often defined by rules. Under the direction and production company of…

KASKADE VS ZHU “IN THE MORNING”

Ahead of his unprecedented sold out shows in Los Angeles, Kaskade reveals a special rework of the enigmatic ZHU’s track ‘In the Morning.’ Played by the esteemed Zane Lowe as the ‘World Record’ on Apple Music’s Beats 1 radio, this is one of the biggest dance songs of 2016 – the joint efforts from two…

Jimmy “Jax” Pinchak – ‘Blue on Arrival’

Jimmy actually started drums at an early age and discovered the Beatles and other bands of that era. Soon after, he started playing guitar which opened a new musical world. Cream, Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, the Blues Breakers became the musical foundation for him as he started his first band, “The Silence” and then his…

STOLI IS EXCITED TO INTRODUCE SEQUEL AKA UNDERGROUND PRINCE

Man it is real good to be here today, feeling ready to immerse myself in some more Skope music. So before we get to my guest emcee, Sequel, lets check out some music news. Universal Audio is proud to announce a new development partnership with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. This partnership will allow Universal Audio…

PREMIERE: 7TH BREAK “THE KINGDOM” VIDEO

Since their formation in 2007, Italy’s 7th Break have had a strong presence not just in the Milan area, but throughout the country thanks to coverage in music magazines such as Rock Hard, Il Mucchio and Metal Maniac. They’ve made small inroads to the international and US scene through a few compilations, but it is…

EDGE MUSIC NETWORK (EMN) LAUNCHES

Backed by industry giants such as John Paul DeJoria; VH1 Classic founder, Eric Sherman; Aerosmith lead singer, Steven Tyler; The Who lead singer, Roger Daltrey; Queen drummer, Roger Taylor; and industry powerhouses like Universal, Capitol Records, Def Jam and Geffen—Edge Music Network (EMN) is on a mission to reinvent how music is heard, viewed and…

PRYTI “BITTER PILL” VIDEO

Alternative / Singer Songwriter Pryti has released the official music video for her track “Bitter Pill” (originally premiering with Rock Sound) from her critically acclaimed new album Tales Of A Melancholic which is available now on iTunes and all other digital retailers. Pryti is a hard rock/grunge singer songwriter from Birmingham UK. Her influences range…

The Von – ‘ei8ht’

Formed in 2012, this South Florida act originally began artistic life as a partnership between vocalist/bassist Luis Bonilla and guitarist Marek Schneider. The band quickly became a trio and their debut album Ei8ht is an eight song collection packed with authoritative rock, strong lyrical messages, and self-empowerment in equal measure. The band has a surprisingly…

FLAUNT – “This Is What Happens When You Let Me Down”

Mixing r&b with the Avalanche’s sampledelic tendencies, FLAUNT’s “This Is What Happens When You Let Me Down” is an explosion of magnificent color. Playful with their arrangements what serves as the song’s true joy is its unexpected swerves from glossy jazz samples to nimble dance pop. By showing off such an impressive range within a…

EK – “I Got You”

EK’s “I Got You” is an absolutely immersive experience. Production opts for an immersive emotive dub-like melody with languid dreamy pacing. Textural elements are incredible and EK’s attention to detail is quite impressive. Mitymaose’s vocals are remarkably smooth reminiscent of Frank Ocean’s similar luxurious voice. Lyrically the song has a clear narrative, one familiar to…

NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH “ATLANTIC”

It‘s hard to anchor indie rock collective, Neighbourhood Youth, to a particular time or place. After bursting back onto the scene in 2015 with the highly driven ‘Feel Our Cold’ and ‘For Nothing’, the Melbourne quartet today unveil ‘Atlantic’, the final single off their upcoming, sophomore EP. ‘Atlantic’ sheds light on the raw life cycle…

MICCOLI VIDEO “ADDICTION”

Miccoli have released their stunning new video “addiction” the track is taken from their forthcoming album “Arrhythmia” due for release later this year. British Sibling act Miccoli– their name simply taken from the trio’s surname — formed in 2010 after spending most of their childhood in and out of music lessons, recitals, orchestras and choirs.…