The graduation ceremony is often filled with a lot of emotions and excitement, family and friends rooting for their loved ones who have spent years completely dedicated to learning. The nursing pinning ceremony is where newly graduated nursing students are given a special nursing pin from their faculty as a welcome into the nursing profession.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2015
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•SHIFT K3Y NEW SINGLE “GONE MISSING” FEAT. BB DIAMOND Producer, singer, DJ, and instrumentalist Shift K3Y returns with his brand new release “Gone Missing,” a single which speaks volumes of talent, and truly focuses on the sheer passion Lewis Jankel has for the music that he creates. The sound is very much of the moment,…
CAGE THE ELEPHANT “TROUBLE”
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•Grammy-nominated rock band Cage the Elephant released a new song today from their forthcoming fourth album Tell Me I’m Pretty – PRESS HERE to listen to “Trouble,” which premiered on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show. The song is the second song off of Tell Me I’m Pretty, which will be released December 18th, 2015 via…
WHAT IT TAKES TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
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•Real estate is a lucrative industry that involves various transactions. If you are interested in adding real estate to your investment portfolio, you need to know how to invest your money wisely. Successful real estate investing requires you to know all that you can about real estate before making any deals. Property Market Online resources…
May Devun – ‘Penumbra Lounge’
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•May Devun does it all and does it right on “Penumbra Lounge” from deeply felt R&B to powerful pop. Her undeniably strong voice serves as the heart of the album. Soulful in tone the songs revolve around her passionate delivery. Thematically the songs deal with the universal difficulties of love. At times full of joy,…
TERRA ALIVE VIDEO “PUZZLE”
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•Experimental rock act, Terra Alive have unveiled the highly anticipated music video for single, “Puzzle”. Terra Alive sets the stage for this video along a wave-crashing coastline which captures the essence of this California group’s sonic and spiritual qualities. One listen will have you dancing along to the infectious beat of technical guitar work over…
Xavier Toscano – “Apologies Wasted”
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•Apologies Wasted is a pulsating pop hit, with pumping bass and electric sound. With over 400 subscribers on his YouTube Vevo account Xavier Toscano is making moves with his Top 40 inspired tracks. In the Apologies Wasted music video his thumping beats are accompanied by nicely choreographed dance numbers. This song is family friendly and…
Rebecca Hosking – ‘A Few Broken Pieces’
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•Rebecca Hosking is making strides in the country music world. Based in Nashville, she has been paying her dues for some years now. Becoming more and more known throughout her years she is becoming a very popular indie country star in the music community of Nashville. She even has had 5 songs in the top…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2015
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•CHASE & STATUS WATCH “WHA GWARN?” FEAT. BONKAZ ON NOISEY In the build up to the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Chase & Status return with the aptly named London Bars series via their own MTA Records; which sees them unite once again with some of the UK’s most prominent players. The…
DEVON SEVEN VIDEO “WHERE LIGHT SHINES BRIGHTER”
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•Devon Seven is half danish, half malaysian. She is an independent and proud musician who writes, composes and produces her own music, creating crisp electronic pop with melancholic lyrics about her life in general, falling in love with girls, and the heartache of breaking up. On the 9th of September she released the single ‘The…
Anne Marie Bush – ‘UnZipped’
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•Brash, beautiful, and bold, Anne Marie Bush’s “UnZipped” points to the future of pop music. With a commanding voice she rises above the intricate arrangements. Smoky and silky smooth the songs are full of love and optimism. Lyrically the songs explore the concept of relationships, of trying to find that perfect kind of balance. Everything…
LAUREN MARSH “WILDFIRE”
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•Lauren Marsh announces the second single off of her upcoming EP, Veracity, due out January 22. Titled “Wildfire,” this track delivers an Adele-flavored ballad that begins with sparse piano chords, but comes into its own as a gargantuan falsetto-and-synth driven machine. Don’t let the sparse piano articulations that introduce the track fool you–driving kick drum…
PAPER JACKETS (PJKTS) ‘LOUDEST CHILD’ EP
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•Songwriter James Mason releases his debut EP Loudest Child under the name PJKTS on November 17th. The project emerges from the LA indie pop scene inhabited by producer Ethan Kaufmann (Wild Party), who was a driving influence of the EP’s electrifying, synthpop sound. The two teamed up in Silver Lake, CA to record Loudest Child,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2015
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•JENNY LEE “NEVER” On December 11th, jennylee – Jenny Lee Lindberg, also of Warpaint – will release her debut solo album, right on! via Rough Trade Records. On her musical evolution, Lindberg explains, “my love has always been movement – dance – and it dawned on me one day, how cool would it be if…
OVER SAND SINGLE “TWO CRANES”
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•Prior to release tomorrow, London brothers Over Sands have revealed a third track from their self-titled debut EP. Two Cranes has just gone live on the soundcloud whilst their free entry debut show will be held on the 25th of November at The Sebright Arms. Two Cranes arrives the day before release, a hugely considered…
AUTOLUX UNVEIL NEW SONG “SOFT SCENE”
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•Autolux has released a new track, “Soft Scene,” the first taste of new music from the enigmatic Los Angeles-based trio of Carla Azar, Greg Edwards, and Eugene Goreshter. “Soft Scene” maintains the band’s commitment to experimentation—fearlessly transforming pop songs into pure sonic explorations. The track—driven by stuttered beats and played with damaged percussive sound—was created…
MUSIC & THE VISUAL ARTS: AN OVERLAP IN BEAUTY
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•When music and the visual arts collide, it’s always a thing of beauty. To see and hear emotion both at the same time can be an enlightening and renewing experience for many. Music videos have been doing it for many years now. Dance is another expression of the moment when music and visual arts overlap.…
Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz – “Back In Da Day (Da Jan Ken Po Song)”
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•The Radio Hour – ‘Radio Power’
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•Tim Hort is a male indie-rock artist based out of Chicago. This locale might just be the perfect location to explore the unpredictable realm of musical expression. His latest album “Radio Power” is a somewhat dark-witty-melancholy but truthful collection of melodic rock that reveals all the a-typical conventions of vintage alt-rock, creating a solid yet…
OLIVIA WANTS “CHRISTMAS FOR TWO”
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•Olivia returns with a vibrant new Christmas song, “Christmas for Two” that is guaranteed to get you in the Holiday spirit. The Canadian songstress with a big voice brings together a sweet mix of R&B licks and laid back Colbie Caillat vibes for a unique Christmas-centric sound. An all original song, Olivia captures the feeling…
BREAKING: STATEMENT FROM EAGLES OF DEATH METAL
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•While the band is now home safe, we are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France. Our thoughts and hearts are first and foremost with our brother Nick Alexander, our record company comrades Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser, and Manu Perez, and all the friends and fans whose lives were…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2015
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•SWMRS ANNOUNCE WEST COAST CO-HEADLINING TOUR Bay Area quartet SWMRS have announced a co-headlining West Coast tour with So-Cal’s Melissa Brooks and The Aquadolls. “The Aquatic Reference Overkill Tour” will kick off in Santa Ana, CA on January 13th, 2016 and wrap in Fresno, CA on January 24th, 2016. Tickets for all shows are on…
KRISTA POLVERE ‘SHUT UP & RIDE’ SINGLE RELEASED
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•Melbourne based alt-country siren Krista Polvere returns from an international hiatus with the release of her new single Shut Up and Ride on November 27. The single is the first taste of Polvere’s new self-titled album due for release early in 2016. Both single and album were recorded in Virginia, USA, and produced by producer/artist…
SOULIDUM ENCOURAGES PARIS TO RISE UP WITH “SHATTERED MAN” TRIBUTE VIDEOSKOPE
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•In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, over the past weekend, Florida-bred rock collective Soulidium are looking to bring a sense of strength to the international hub. With that in mind, the band have proudly unveiled a tribute video to their new song, “Shattered Man.” “French blood runs in the veins…
4 WAYS TO FOSTER SELF-ACCEPTANCE
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•Most people see newborn babies as cute bundles of joy symbolizing hope for the future. Unfortunately, some adults are so challenged in life that they cannot see hope in an infant – not even their own. That was true for the mother of A.K. “Kim” Driggs. As a newborn, Driggs was found abandoned inside a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2015
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•NPR MUSIC PREMIERES SURPRISE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FROM SHOVELS & ROPE On Monday, November 16, NPR Music announced and premiered the surprise album Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1, a special, collaborative project from the acclaimed duo, Shovels & Rope. Busted Jukebox (Dualtone Music) will be released November 20 and features Shovels & Rope joining forces with some…
HIDDEN CHARMS PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “LOVE YOU CAUSE YOU’RE THERE”
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•Blues rockers Hidden Charms have announced the upcoming release of their latest single “Love You Cause You’re There.” The track — which premiered today — serves as the perfect follow-up to their popular debut double AA side single “Dreaming Of Another Girl/Long Way Down,” produced by the legendary Shel Talmy (The Who/The Kinks), and arrives…
MICHAEL MALARKEY 2 SINGLES FROM ‘KNOTS’
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•Back from a summer of touring through the US and Europe, Michael Malarkey returns with his sophomore EP, Knots; a fresh set of songs that tap into the pulse of the beating heart of humanity and bear the inner soul of an artist in poetic reflection. The album’s official release date is set for January…
NIYKEE HEATON “INFINITY” ILLENIUM REMIX
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•Illenium transforms Niykee Heaton’s “Infinity,” an acoustic ballad about eternal love, into an uplifting, bass-filled anthem. Illenium’s version is a complete departure from the original, building a unique soundscape in his inimitable style to lend as backdrop for Heaton’s sultry vocals to amazing effect. Smooth and atmospheric with beautiful builds, the music and vocals fit…
BOSTON BALLET PRESENTS MIKKO NISSINEN’S CELEBRATED PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER
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•Delighting audiences of all ages with a sense of youthful imagination, Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker returns to the Boston Opera House from November 27–December 31, 2015. Celebrated as “elegant and theatrically striking,” this completely re-imagined production premiered in 2012 and has received praise from audiences and critics alike (The New York Times). With “sleek, bejeweled…
ADELE PREMIERES NEW SONG FROM THE CHURCH STUDIOS
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•Adele premieres a live clip of “When We Were Young,” a new song from her forthcoming album 25. The performance was recorded at The Church Studios in London, where some of 25 was recorded. The track was written by Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr. ’25’ will be released on Friday November 20th and is available…
“AIN’T YOUR MAMA’S DRAG SHOW” OPENS IN SAN FRANCISCO NOVEMBER 19
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•A Gala Grand Opening of San Francisco’s newest nightlife show “Ain’t Your Mama’s Drag Show.” On Thursday Novemeber 19, Balançoire will have a Grand Opening Party to celebrate the newest show on the San Francisco Club scene. Ain’t Your Mama’s Drag Show hosted by Cruzin d’Loo with DJ Tweaka Turner and featuring our resident Drag…
Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders – ‘Go By Myself’
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•Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders offer a cinematic experiences on the grandeur of “Go By Myself”. Narratives are tied together quite wonderfully throughout the album. Songs teem with energy. Everything matters within the songs from the anxious tension that rests beneath each song to the strong vocals that rise above the din, the songs…
TIPS AND TRICKS OF BOLLYWOOD MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSES IN MUMBAI
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•There is hardly anybody who does not feel enticed with the charm of Bollywood. The popularity of Bollywood has crossed several geographical boundaries and it is often synonymous to the fantastic form of music and dance entertainment. Therefore, Bollywood music has gained immense popularity globally, as it provides a great package of varied genres of…
Andria Simone – ‘Evolve’
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•BIO: Andria Simone was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Her style can be described as “soul-flavoured”, but she is a lover of many genres. Her eclectic taste in music can be partly attributed to the various places she has lived, including Manchester, England and Lviv, Ukraine. Her latest 11 Track effort (Evolve) presents a…
K.tothe.A.Y. VIDEO “POUR SOME”
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•K.tothe.A.Y. is an eclectic East Coast artist whose sound embraces a wide range of elements, from the tight edge of Hip-Hop, to the smooth grooves of RnB and the vibes of reggae / dub. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, it’s easy to see that K.tothe.A.Y. refuses to get stuck in a box when it comes…
GUY VALARINO “OCEANS” VIDEO
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•The 5-track ‘Oceans’ recording will be released on 20 November, supported by his recent oversubscribed Pledge campaign, and an exclusive stream by Gibraltarian broadband provider U-mee. The title track/lead single, Guy’s most indie-folk influenced and urgent yet, will be released on the same day. In ‘Oceans’, gentle rhythms melt under his acoustic pop tones, and…
ATLAS GENIUS “MOLECULES” REMIX EP OUT TODAY
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•Atlas Genius have today released a remix EP for their single “Molecules,” featuring six new remixes of the track by Joywave, Penguin Prison, Latroit, and more. Take a listen below! “Molecules”has now become a Top 10 hit at Alternative radio. The single is taken from the Australian band’s recently released Inanimate Objects, the follow-up to…
THE IMPORTANCE OF RADIO PROMO
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•The hard truth is, in the fiercely competitive world of radio, “being good” simply isn’t enough. For maximum success on the air, it just isn’t sufficient to submit your materials and leave it at that. In addition to sending in the music itself for radio consideration, musicians need to be as proactive as possible when…
SKOPE NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2015
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•T.G. SHEPPARD TO HOST HEARTLAND TV HIT SHOW “COUNTRY CLASSICS” BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16 After making a successful comeback with his latest album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets, country legend T.G. Sheppard continues to build on his momentum with upcoming appearances on Heartland TV’s hit show, “Country Classics.” Tune in as Sheppard hosts four upcoming episodes…