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 new single ‘Don’t Worry About Me’ on Capitol Records this March 9th. The follow-up to her acclaimed single ‘Borrowed Time’ (co-written with Howard Lawrence from Disclosure), ‘Don’t…
WOLFIE “NEW HORIZONS” SINGLE
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•Wolfie is the artist name for Lisa McNaughton, a Blue Mountains multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter. Her music can only be described as an eclectic smash up of roots, grunge, folk and african rhythms which has crossed over from her love of African dancing. Wolfie is all about rhythm, big drums and driving guitar, something you…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 9, 2016
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•RENAISSANCE FAIR NEW VIDEO Nashville TN’s Renaissance Fair are debuting their new music video on Four Letter Nerd. Watch the “Southampton” video and check out an exclusive interview with frontman Nick Taylor here. Renaissance Fair’s self-titled debut EP was released late last year via Spartan Records. EXCLUSIVE PREMIER: Renaissance Fair’s “Southampton” Music Video + An…
STOLI HEADS BACK TO VENICE TO EXPERIENCE THE TRIFASE BLUES BAND
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•Hello there all my music obsessed friends all over the world. It is so great to be here today. So we have so much going on so lets get it going. In music news today, RED, the Sony Music UK artist and label services division, today announces the acquisition of leading independent sales and distribution…
DANCE MOVES THAT WILL IMPRESS ANYONE
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•DISRUPTING THE ART-SHOW INDUSTRY
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•This spring, a new kind of art show is coming to Miami. From May 14 – May 30, the Dori Gilinski Gallery will hold a pop-up exhibition aimed at disrupting the gallery industry. The “art world” is by nature elitist. The prices are prohibitive, the language is esoteric, and the fairs are less about the…
Tommy Marz Album Review Written by ESPN’s Brian Campbell
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•If you’re going to proudly wear your influences as a songwriter and musician, you might as well wear them well. Detroit native Tommy Marz – songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and eponymous frontman for the Tommy Marz Band — does exactly that in the band’s latest album “Bringing Alpha.” The melodic hooks of 90’s alternative rock are unmistakable,…
SOPHIE LOWE RELEASES ‘BREATHE’
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•After high triple j rotation of her first single ‘Understand’ and the seductive follow up ‘Pink Flowers’, Sophie Lowe returns unveiling her vulnerability in her latest track ‘Breathe’. Taken from her ‘EP 2’, ‘Breathe’ sees Sophie expose her inner thoughts about life, love and confidence, in turn creating this powerful, provoking electronica jam. Sophie said,…
BAG RAIDERS SHARE NEW ‘CHECKMATE’ EP
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•Sydney’s beloved Bag Raiders, known for their infectious brand of radiant electropop which combines real instrumentation with dance-floor ready electronic production, are back with another EP to kick off 2016. Checkmate, which comes after the release of last December’s Friend Inside, delivers three new slices of the feel-good indie electronica for which they have come…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 8, 2016
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•SAGE SHARES SURREAL, FUTURISTIC “AUGUST IN PARIS” VIDEO Ambroise Willaume knows himself well. In these few words, he sums up what seems to be the exceptional force behind his career to date : A young man constantly looking for the fresh and original, a rejection of all that is repetition. Nine years ago, he created…
PARALANDRA “ALL FALL DOWN” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO
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•Springfield, Missouri based Hard Rock band Paralandra have released a lyric video for their track “All Fall Down” from their upcoming debut EP of the same name which will be released on March 11th. The “All Fall Down” EP was produced and engineered by John Burke (Vibe Studios) and is available for pre-order now on…
Sarantos – “The Silence Doesn’t Bother Me”
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•Brash, bold, and beautiful Sarantos sings a song of defiance on “The Silence Doesn’t Bother Me”. Meant to be played as loud as possible the song is one of celebration. Lyrically the song explores not having to conform to any expectations. The message is one of rising above the confines of what may be socially…
LÉON PREMIERES LYRIC VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE “TIRED OF TALKING”
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•Swedish singer/songwriter LÉON has released a new lyric video for her debut single “Tired of Talking.” The track is from her viral debut EP, Treasure, which was released in October 2015. The song first caused quite the stir last year when it reached #1 on Hype Machine and went on to garner international attention. The…
TEDASHII UNLEASHES NEW EP & “808”
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•Thoughtful lyricist and hip-hop artist, Tedashii, returns with the release of his newest project, This Time Around. Starting today (March 4), the 7-track EP is availablevia Reach Records for digital purchase and streaming across all DSPs. Earlier this week, Tedashii prompted fans to call a telephone number (404-590-4984) for an exclusive announcement. Fans were greeted…
Hello Friday – ‘Lexxica’
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•CANDY O’ TERRY: AN EXCEPTIONAL WOMAN WITH A BIG HEART
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•When it comes to women making strides in the entertainment industry with honor and integrity no one stands out like the talented Candy O’ Terry, this year’s recipient of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association’s Broadcaster of the Year award. Candy has been part of the radio scene for over 25 years and has shed her light…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 7, 2016
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•C.NICHOLE REMIXES NEW SINGLE A major in marketing at the University of Houston, C.Nichole seized the opportunity to intern at one of the “Big 3″ record labels during her time there. Taking all the knowledge she learned, C.Nichole started her own music publishing company. After demoing tracks for artists and getting feedback from labels, she…
PURPLE VIDEO “BLISS”
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•Gritty Texas trio, PURPLE have announced a new video for “Bliss,” the first single from their sophomore album Bodacious, which will detonate April 1, 2016 via Play It Again Sam / [PIAS]. The track, which gained significant traction since Consequence of Sound called it, “a number whose dreamy, tamed beginnings eventually give way to highlight…
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TIPS FROM EXPERIENCED TRAVELERS
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•Travel can be fun and interesting if you know the right ways of planning and executing it. When you are traveling to some unknown places in the world, you discover many things throughout your journey. Here are some essential tips extracted from the experience of the travelers: Accumulate Extra Money: It is important to carry…
Grown Up Avenger Stuff – ‘Eclectica’
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•Grown Up Avenger Stuff is a four piece hailing from North Carolina. Any guitar music coming from south of the Mason-Dixon line conjures visions of denim clad hat-wearing longhairs, but a plethora of quality hard rock and metal bands have emerged from Dixieland over the last three decades giving lie to cliche. Their second album,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 4, 2016
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•SHOTGUN JIMMIE NEW ALBUM Shotgun Jimmie releases his new album, Field of Trampolines, on Friday, March 18, 2016 via You’ve Changed Records. The record’s debut single, “Join The Band,” premieres today courtesy of the classic Canadian band breakfast stop, Aunties & Uncles. Listen HERE. Field of Trampolines is a perfect summer album, recorded at the…
LUST FOR YOUTH SHARES NEW TRACK “DISPLAY”
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•In anticipation of their upcoming album ‘Compassion’, due March 18th via Sacred Bones Records, Lust For Youth have shared new track ‘Display’ from the record. With guest vocals from Copenhagen-based artist Soho Rezanejad, (who previously collaborated with Lust For Youth on International album track “Armida”), the new single ‘Display’ is a moment of emotional, dark…
KINDER THAN WOLVES “HOVER”
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•A tense track about trying to maintain stability after loss, Kinder Than Wolves releases their second ambient single “Hover” off of the upcoming EP, Mean Something, due out April 15. Hazy, yet energetic, the single shimmers like a fading flashback lodged somewhere between the head and the heart. “Hover” thrives on the moment when escaping…
ALOE BLACC X ZEDD CELEBRATE M&M’S 75th
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•M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Candies are the people’s chocolate. Since March 3, 1941, it is the fans who have made M&M’S the most popular chocolate candies on earth. To celebrate their anniversary, M&M’S is bringing the celebration to their fans – all year long. “For 75 years, our fans have made M&M’S the iconic and beloved…
Bongo Boy Records Presents – BACKROOM BLUES VOL. 1
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•Opening up the collection with fire is the rollicking sound of “Miss Stacey” by Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs. Delivered with great vigor the song swings forward. Vocals are absolutely astounding with just the right amount of passion. Promo Video Clip: https://vimeo.com/156381136 A stripped down intimate sound defines the intricate work of Blind Lemon Pledge’s…
PLUSH “SHEER POWER”
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•An exciting new sound grips the Bay Area’s music scene as Plush pushes the bounds of genre and style. Plush is a four-piece originating from San Francisco, with members of local SF legends The She’s. While their debut LP, Pine, is a beautiful combination of surf-rock and shoegaze, their auspicious new release, Please, encapsulates a…
SAMMY ADAMS “THE LONG WAY”
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•Multi-talented artist, singer and producer Sammy Adams is gearing up for the March 10th pre-release of his sophomore full-length album, The Long Way. The pre-release of 5 songs will be available on iTunes and Amazon with the full album going live Thursday, March 24th. Check out the title track on Soundcloud below. The Long Way…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 3, 2016
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•LEE AARON NEW ROCK ALBUM Ever timeless, seemingly ageless, and artistically fearless, Lee Aaron has sustained a three-decade strong career based on the powerful songwriting and vocal delivery that are at the heart of Fire and Gasoline (Big Sister Records/ILS/Caroline). Featuring songs like the title track Fire and Gasoline, Wanna Be, Heart Fix and Bitter…
STEADY HOLIDAY NEW SINGLES
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•EXPLODED VIEW PREMIERE DEBUT SINGLE ‘NO MORE PARTIES IN THE ATTIC’
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•This new project was created during the rehearsal sessions for Anika’s Mexican live debut back in March 2014. An unexpected partnership formed between Annika and local producers, Martin Thulin (Crocodiles producer) synth-head Hugo Quezada (Robota) and Riotboy sweetheart Hector Melgarejo (Jessy Bulbo / Nos llamamos) to form Exploded View. The four musicians discovered a new…
ADD A LUXURIOUS TOUCH WITH EXCLUSIVE LEATHER SOFAS
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•BRYDE NEW SINGLE “HELP YOURSELF”
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•Help Yourself, the second single from Brixton-based Bryde has been described as a “pep-talk” which the singer in turn says is a “massive understatement”. The song, which seethes with a tension and fury, builds throughout the song to a huge climatic crescendo. Produced by Jolyon Thomas ( Slaves, Daughter, Annie Eve) it sits somewhere…
MARK PRITCHARD VIDEO FOR NEW SONG “SAD ALRON”
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•LEVITIKA “ZOMBIE BARBIE” MUSIC VIDEO
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•Levitika has released a music video for her track “Zombie Barbie”. The track which is available for purchase now on iTunes was produced by Jeff Blue (Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit), and the video was directed by Nima Nabili Rad (Justice Crew, Martin Garrix, Dami Im). The song will be going to U.S. radio in…
EDISUN “PINS AND NEEDLES” VIDEO RELEASE
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•“Pins and Needles” is the latest music video from alternative rockers EDISUN. The track is featured on their incredible new album Collision,released by Factory Underground in association with SRG Records on July 31, 2015. The album of nine new songs has been distributed world-wide by ILS Music Group, 3rd party aggregate to Universal Music Canada…
Idalee – ‘Starting Now’
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•Souleye – “Labeled”
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•Souleye is a hip-hop artist, who is being positioned as “hip-hop’s Medicine Man” and “a modern day hip-hop warrior”. Based in Los Angeles, California, the positively-charged musician has released his new single Labeled on February 22 and the lyric video for the song – on February 24. Souleye has a vast experience of working and…
YAEL “THE HUNT”
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•Here is the release of the official music video for Yael’s latest single THE HUNT. The song was recorded in Los Angeles with longtime producer and collaborator Bill Lefler (Dashboard Confessional, Ingrid Michaelson) who also worked with Yael on her previous releases Heartbeat EP (2009) Everything Will Be Alright (2011) and Warrior Heart(2014). Filmed in…
DreamEternalBliss
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•DreamEternalBliss music takes ’80s new wave influences and wraps them up in a fresh, modern rock style. You’ll hear and feel some classic Euro-pop influences, but DreamEternalBliss doesn’t emulate those bands. This is fresh music with a nod to the past. There are big keyboards and sultry vocals, plus outstanding guitar work that was rarely…
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO SPEAK AT SXSW 2016
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•South by Southwest® (SXSW®) is honored to announce President Barack Obama will appear as part of a Keynote Conversation at SXSW Interactive on Friday, March 11 and First Lady Michelle Obama will be the opening Keynote at SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 16. This marks the first time in the 30-year history of SXSW that…