Awww – how can you NOT support a beautifully-expressive artist like this? Charity is taking sweetness to an all-new level on her latest release, the Yellow EP, with jazzed-up infusions of R&B, funk & soul all written with a modern-day nod to the old-school song-writers who have helped pave the way for her generation. You…
Let’s be honest for just a second shall we. I get a lot of albums sent my way for review and I mean a lot. Most of them don’t do anything for me. They don’t always get happily placed in the CD player, but the ones that do usually get a three song stay of…
Bristolian DJ and producer Will Clarke has been causing a stir with his upfront house productions influenced by the bass forward sound of his hometown. With previous releases on the likes of Dirtybird and Turbo, here he debuts on Defected with ‘Spandex’ which features the vocals of Rhea. ‘Spandex’ doesn’t take itself too seriously, and…
Last Saturday the kids got to join Flo Rida & special invited celebrity Friends as they come together for the official 2015 Florida Youth Football League Back 2 School Concert. Flo Rida’s free concert s a part of his annual ‘Back 2 School Fest’ weekend which also includes a private bowling event and football jamboree.…
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + TITLE TRACK Starting out in 2010 as a solid garage rock group, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard followed their collective muse wherever it chose to lead them. For their latest opus, Paper Mâché Dream Balloon, they initially thought it was going to be filled…
What does one focus on when introducing an act who’s not only won a number of Grammy Awards, been a part of countless amounts of ads including the latest Peugeot and Nike TV commercials, FIFA 2015 soundtrack, as well as climbing the charts with Giorgio Moroder and Charli XCX Diamonds, co-written by yours truly? And…
Elessar Thiessen’s “A Rainy Week In Paradise” is a collection of casual cool summer songs in the style of his fellow countrymen like Mac DeMarco and Alex Calder. Using a polished pop style Elessar Thiessen recalls Lambchop’s emphasis on group play. Vocals are smooth lyrics are articulate focusing on affection. Indeed the album is quite…
Long Island’s Oogee Wawa serves up an interesting brand of surf n’ turf on More Sand than Money; 311 feels to be the prime influence with shades of Sublime and Everlast lingering just below the horizon. Heavier riffs play out across clean reggae melodies as the musical cornucopia serves up rap, ska, hard rock, alternative…
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” HITS THE ROAD SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 13-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall – live on tour. Celebrating its momentous 12th season and its exciting new Stage v. Street format, SO YOU THINK…
Less than a month before the release date of ‘The Grim Muse’, Polish melodic death metal mavericks In Twilight’s Embrace reveal the title track off their new opus. If you are curious about how the eponymous song manifests itself, you definitely should check it out. The additional quality mark of that one is the mighty…
American Idol Season 14 contestant Morgan Ovens releases first single off forthcoming EP, “Back Around”. Singer/songwriter Morgan Ovens blends pop, rock and country sounds together, drawing inspiration from her world travels as she toured Sweden, Canada, the United States, and China. It’s safe to say that this Season 14 American Idol contestant has come a…
Hello there from heat stricken New England, but I am not complaining as winter is around the corner. So I would like to congratulate Rachel Platten as being the next big thing with “Fight Song.” It is as if all radio execs got together and decided to make her a star. She is an inspiration…
World-class singer Tiffany Tatum will release a new single 2015 entitled “Testify” Distributed by Universal Music Group. The fresh new track sheds light on trust issues some people may experience in relationships today. In her newest release, Ms. Tatum uses her powerful voice to draw attention to an issue many people can relate to. In…
On today’s episode we have the talented Temple 8. They break it down on what they are up to in 5 Questions! Skope: Where are we talking from today and how is your summer going so far? Temple 8: We’re talking from Troy, MI. Summer is going great. We just got back from a trip…
NEW ALBUM BY AUDIO NOIR Halfway through the second decade of the 21st century, you have to hesitate some before reaching for artistic descriptions like “mysterious” or “enigmatic”. Atypical is the new typical; it’s all been said; it’s all been done before, right!? How else though do you depict an artist who, over a good…
Baegod a.k.a. Maryann releases this new track “Boots On The Ground” from her upcoming project “Bedroomtrap’n Vol.1: Vampin” set to release August 23rd. The Project is a follow-up to her debut Ep “This Is What The Moon Sounds Like”, and if you were a fan of her Reggae inspired “The Long Way” on that project…
Ghost released their second album INFESTISSUMAM on April 16th, 2013 via Loma Vista Recordings. The 10-song offering was produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains) in Nashville, TN and debuted at #1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart. SPIN called the album, “one of…
Fresh off the back of her second single’s whirlwind success, London-based newcomer PILLARS has now unveiled a new, brooding number in the form of ‘You Got This’. The track perfectly slots into her growing collection of ambient electronica and adds another piece to the puzzle as we gradually reveal more about the singer’s musical and…
How shall I sum up the sound of Alex Lopez for you? How about kind of ground breaking? While actually sounding like he’s not so over produced like some of the more modern sounding artists out there like John Maher, Lopez sizzles on guitar and manages to capture a sound that is old yet surprisingly…
Ron Louis Smith II might be the son and, as the title of his first album The Prince of Sunshine alludes, heir apparent to KC and the Sunshine Band’s memorable blend of disco and light funk, but that doesn’t mean he lacks his own voice. Instead of immersing himself in the past, the younger Smith…
How shall I sum up the sound of Alex Lopez for you? How about kind of ground breaking? While actually sounding like he’s not so over produced like some of the more modern sounding artists out there like John Maher, Lopez sizzles on guitar and manages to capture a sound that is old yet surprisingly…
Are you fascinated by Russian beauties and would love to have a Balkan bride? Well, the Slovak damsels have always commanded enormous attention given their mesmerizing beauty and homely demeanor. No wonder, the Russian ladies tops the chart effortlessly when it comes to the most desired mail order brides. When you are looking for a…
BALTHAZAR VIDEO “NIGHTCLUB” Preceding the upcoming release of their third album Thin Walls on September 25th via Play It Again Sam, Balthazar have debuted a captivating video for the track ‘Nightclub’ on Brooklyn Vegan. Along with the video comes news of a spread of US and Canadian tour dates that will kick off this October…
Multiple Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe Nominated and acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cornell will release his fifth studio album Higher Truth on Friday, September 18, 2015 via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). Starting today fans can pre-order the deluxe version of the highly anticipated album HERE, which contains four bonus tracks. Produced by Brendan O’Brien (Bruce…
James Vincent McMorrow shared the track “How to Waste a Moment” via Soundcloud. The new song hints at a continued evolution for James adding more beats to his layered, production and soulful vocals. McMorrow has been hard at work on the follow up to 2014’s Post Tropical and the track is a pivot from the…
Aradia’s “Citizen of Earth” points towards a gleaming future of pop. Embodying the best of a dreamy yet gritty urban vision Aradia’s work is a unique creature with clever reflective lyrics. At times Aradia sounds akin to The Sneaker Pimps, Portishead and other pioneers of Trip-Hop. With elements of ambient that enter the fray the…
Over the last two years MK has become one of the elite in the Shazam charts with a plethora of remixes including Lana Del Rey, Sam Smith, Rudimental, Kant, and Pharrell to name but a few. With his Area10 brand hosting stages at We Are FSTVL, Parklife, Creamfields and Tomorrowland as well as his summer…
Despite angry protests and national outcry after the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown, Jr., a year ago Aug. 9, the police shootings of Black citizens and ensuing uprisings continue to occur across the country. Diversity expert and author, Devin S. James, warns the tragedies and conflict will continue until government leaders make a real…
MICHAEL DOUGLAS VIDEO GAME Film legend, Michael Douglas, was pleasantly surprised when Norwegian journalist, Kjersti Flaa of TV2, revealed the news that funkstress, Maya Vik, had released a music video in his honor titled, “Y.M.D. (Young Michael Douglas.)” The music video which features a Michael Douglas character catching “Pussy cats” from the sky, premiered on…
In 2013, the Canadian musical-performance art project Majical Cloudz released Impersonator via touchstone indie label Matador, garnering praise from tastemaker and mainstream media as one of the year’s best and most notable albums. Since then, principle writer and vocalist Devon Welsh has been fastidiously crafting the band’s second studio album, while simultaneously touring the world…
mr. Ray is an accomplished musician who has been successful in the area of Kid’s music for 20 years now. Standing by his motto that it’s “music for the kid in all of us”. mr. Ray is young at heart, so this is the perfect platform for he and his young, family-oriented audience. With his…
In their short time together as a band, South Africa’s Crimson Chrysalis has earned a reputation as some of the best new purveyors of art rock working today. Their sophomore album Enraptured features eleven songs primarily in the art rock vein, but Chrysalis show inclinations for branching out unexpectedly. The five musicians and vocalist share…
Bri Ingram’s “I Am” EP is masterful pop confection weaving together elements of country, rock, and the blues. With such a wide range Bri Ingram is able to convey quite a variety of emotions from the triumphant to the downtrodden. Even in the darkest corners of the EP Bri Ingram’s voice provides the light required.…
Starting the show off strong is Shayna Leign’s infinitely catchy “Last Criminal”. A perfectly composed piece of pop it hits all the right emotional notes as it dwells on the challenges of relationships. With a melodic progression that grows in intensity it is a beautiful work of art. Lunden Reign’s “Love In Free Fall” follows…
Mesa, Arizona born singer/songwriter Sydney Alese’s release Time might initially appear to be yet another entry in the Blonde Female Pop Singer Sweepstakes, but even the briefest listen to the album will dispel such notions. Her young age is no deterrent to writing songs reverberating with the experience and observations of an unusually perceptive and…
“I’ve been in problematic situations with producers and major labels over the last few years; either people tried to take the project in direction that felt artificial, or I had to sign on for a career without creative involvement. I needed to make something honest and raw. Something strange and vulnerable. Something thoughtful and free.…
With careful attention to detail Tumbler’s “You Said” is an articulate lush take on chamber pop. At times reminiscent of Grizzly Bear’s restraint and good take, the album works best when taken in as a whole. Distinctive vocals and creative arrangements the songs have a dreamy, surreal quality to them. Separate little stories rise out…
There are many ways the origin of a band name is created. But rarely is it derived from the essence of the music they play. In the case of the band “Downtown Mystic” it is just what the leader, Robert Allen envisioned. On his way up to Boston he saw a wooden sign, probably years…
CASH CASH “DEVIL” Hailed for their infectious dance-pop original tracks, vibrant remix productions as well as their energetic live DJ sets on festival main stages and clubs spanning across the globe – Cash Cash has garnered global recognition and support from renowned DJs and peers, including Tiesto, Hardwell, Zedd, Nicky Romero, captivating dance music insiders…
MaryLeigh Roohan has traveled far and wide to perfect her songwriting abilities. After getting her start at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs NY, Roohan moved to Scotland for a year and consistently refined her craft and performed in pubs. Since moving back to the states, she has played everywhere from intimate cafes to wild festivals…
