We’re beginning to develop a semi-regular cast of characters here at the pages of sleepingbagstudios…anyone else noticing that? Mercury & The Architects first appeared on our pages with the lead single from their soon-to-be-released self-titled EP called “Philosophy Of Hope” which appears in the middle of their full set of five. With confident & solid…
Most people run into legal troubles at some point in their lives, but being arrested is just juicier when it happens to celebrities. Some arrests are overly reported while others are swept under the rug; however, no scandal can stay buried forever. In fact, this overview explores some lesser known crimes committed by the rich…
DJ Khaled is known for nothing but hits, so when he introduces you to We The Best First Lady Steph Lecor, you already know what it is. The Haitian born, Miami-based Steph Lecor drops her debut single “Saturday,” a sure to be female anthem. Stay tuned for the “Saturday” video coming soon. Listen to Steph…
Singer-songwriter Carl Brister releases his video for “Uncomplicated Love (Let’s Go Back)” today! This soulful R&B smash-in-the-making turns up the heat on love and relationships. The single defines Carl Brister’s signature sound of retro-R&B with Pop overtones set to lyrics that touch the heart. With “Uncomplicated Love” this singer-songwriter, and dynamic performer is sure to…
This 4 member rock band Magnificent Birds of Prey recently released their latest 11 song CD entitled Kaleidoscope in 2015. From the first notes of “Sticks and Stones” trough to the final winding twists and turns of “lullaby” this release fires on all cylinders. In contrast a band like Magnificent Birds of Prey deliver an…
P.J. was born in the tiny island of Antiqua before moving to New York’s Section 8 Park Hill Projects in Staten Island. Watching his mother hold down two and three jobs at a time was a smack in the face example of hard work. However he used rap as a means of escapism. He has…
Janelia was born in Houston Texas but raised in Nigeria and pays homage to her people by singing and writing in English, Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin. She is said to embrace the stage with grace and has shared it with such stars as Raheem Devaughn a favorite here at Skope as well as Meshell NDegeocella,…
Synth-pop artist MERCY releases her debut single, “Breath” with heavy clapping beats and crunchy synthesizer samples that will lead this single straight to the underground clubs of Los Angeles. The sultry and alluring essence of the track places MERCY firmly in the indie-electronic scene, with one hand on the microphone and the other pushing her…
Third Eye Blind, one of the most cited and emulated to this new generation of indie bands, has just released its first album in six years titled Dopamine today (available on iTunes and Amazon). Songwriter Stephan Jenkins, renowned for his inimitable lyrical sensibility, developed this collection while on tour over the last few years behind…
GROUPLOVE’S HANNAH HOOPER COLLABORATES WITH VOLCOM Hannah Hooper of Canvasback Music/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove has teamed with Volcom, the popular surf, snow, and streetwear manufacturer, on an exclusive women’s collection, Lady Grouplove for Volcom. In addition to writing/performing music, Hooper is also an accomplished visual artist, and the collection – which includes denim jackets, crop…
Billboard Charting and MTV Hits, America’s Pop Sensation singer songwriter BRIELLE released the video her 3rd consecutive single, “Rocket” on June 16th, 2015. “Rocket” The high-octane patriotic anthem, produced by Grammy Producer and Mixer Ken Lewis, debuted on Billboards Hot Singles Sales at #15 and within one week climbed over Madonna to #8 on June…
Good morning to all, I must be honest though I write this column with a heavy heart, I am saddened and angry by the shooting in Charleston, South Carolina – CLICK HERE! Let us all say a silent prayer and pray for peace. Now let’s get to some music news going on this week. Ticketmaster…
Ken Francis Wenzel, a singer/songwriter/saxophonist, based out of Washington, DC, has a brand new album for release, which is titled, ‘…Beneath Potomac Skies.’ Ken, who happens to hail from Champaign, Illinois, is an expert saxophone player, which he studied at the University of Illinois before graduating from UNLV in Las Vegas, NV with a degree…
Many Western men have found love dating Russian women using sites such as http://marmeladies.com. Because of increasing interest, several myths and superstitions have sprung up. Here are a few myths about beautiful Russian women, as well the truth behind them. Myth: Russian women are only looking for a green card. Many of the ladies on…
Tim Houlihan sings like someone who has seen things. Often on hearing young singer-songwriters in their late teens or early twenties, critics might praise them for the imagery of their lyrics or the gritty delivery of their vocals. Houlihan skips over grittiness in favour of a pure, smooth voice. He skips over detailed imagery in…
You can tell a lot about a band by taking a look at the way they craft their sound. Autopilot, a Canadian indie rock group, has some intriguing methods that hooked me immediately. Laying of guitar effects, dynamic drum beats, and bow-played guitar are all present on their new record, ‘Desert Dreams.’ I’m compelled, because…
Can’t help but catch the vibe on the latest song from Jared Deck. The new single, “17 Miles” is a great blend of classic-rock, Americana and a slight country-twinge all coming together perfectly for good times and much volume. In short, the song rocks…but I do kinda feel like writing more than that… In a…
NEW EP BY MAXIMONO Following a slew of releases via esteemed labels Simma Black, Criminal Hype and Crossfrontier Audio, as well as previous successes in the drum & bass scene, house project Maximono are the latest recruits to join Amine Edge & DANCE’s fledgling CUFF imprint for their debut EP, ‘Shake or Break’. With their…
Today, the Swedish duo Icona Pop premiered the official video for their brand new single “Emergency.” The video was directed by esteemed Swedish music and film director Christian Larson and styled by fashion director B. Åkerlund, and is a welcomed reminder as to why the world fell in love with Icona Pop in the first…
The Holydrug Couple’s new LP Moonlust is out now Sacred Bones Records. The Chilean psych band just wrapped up a lengthy U.S. tour and are about to head to Europe for another month of shows. Today they are sharing a very trippy visualization for album track “Concorde.” Watch it here. The new album Moonlust sees…
After releasing a few singles in the past couple months, versatile Chicago bass producer Stratus is back with ‘Juiced,’ his first EP since ‘Power Up,’ which was released almost exactly one year ago. In the wake of prior releases with labels like Ultra Records, OWSLA, and Smog, Stratus has decided to strike out on his…
Harlem-based roots rock singer/songwriter Kwame Binea, who fronts the Kwame Binea Shakedown, has announced the worldwide digital release of their second single, “Hang On” for Tuesday, June 16, 2015 via CDbaby.com and all their major digital distribution partners including iTunes and Amazon.com. “Hang On” is catchy, upbeat, funk/rock/soul dance song layered with a poignant, hopeful…
Duncan Foley’s “On Your Own” is a comfortable reassuring album. Lyrically the songs focuses on the idea of evolution, of trying to constantly better oneself. The pieces heavily reference 70s rock, Cat Stevens’ work in particular. For like Cat Stevens, Duncan Foley lets his lyrics serve as the guide for the rest of the song.…
If you like to watch home improvement shows, then you have to be a fan of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”, featuring Chip and Joanna. Aside from being funny, family oriented, and talented, this married couple is capable of taking a rundown shack and turning it into a veritable mansion. They hunt down the worst house on…
Hot off the heels of last weeks “Working Girl” reveal, today, Little Boots (aka Victoria Hesketh) unveils the next official single “No Pressure,” taken from her hotly anticipated third full-length album, “Working Girl”. Produced by Lockhardt, “No Pressure” once again showcases the records breadth in scope and Hesketh’s skill at creating forward-thinking, constantly shape-shifting pop…
Performing throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, Jodi Krangle has lent her talents on several albums including: six albums from Chris Conway, who is also featured on this debut album, three albums with Urban Tapestry, and a live album with Play it with Moxie. Jodi’s influences are classic jazz era artists such as Sarah…
Beck unveils the new single “Dreams,” his first release since Morning Phase took Album of The Year honors at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. A 180-degree turn from that multiple-GRAMMY-winning “instant folk-rock classic” (Rolling Stone), the instantly and irresistibly infectious “Dreams” is a 5-minute dance party tour de force sure to delight summer jam connoisseurs of…
Definitely a tough one to review…I gotta give Luca Bash some real credit for challenging my ears and brain for true acceptance with this new EP. On the one hand, there’s a beautifully gifted songwriter and musician…on the other is one struggling to find the perfect tones of voice to match the music. Listening to…
Ticket To Heaven recalls the halcyon days of trance pop. With neat little flourishes, SEIDS celebrates this nearly forgotten sound. Light on its feet the song has an optimism that is undeniable. Build-ups are quite satisfying as SEIDS includes small elements of funk and rock into the mix. Rather full these elements revolve around her…
TROY AVE “DOO DOO” Troy Ave doesn’t need a corporation to make him an international star and bring the true sound of New York back. As the title of his new album notes, he is Major Without A Deal. Some of New York’s most legendary artists unite on Major Without A Deal to support the…
Three months after the successful launch of his s/t debut album, via Inner Ear Records. Athenian electro-pop singer Σtella (pronounced Stella) is pleased to share the video for ‘Picking Words’. “A game of identity in a hall of mirrors. Drawing from Bergman’s ‘Persona’ and Magritte’s reflections of a faceless stranger, the moment of attraction is…
Garage/Punk band Dead on TV has released their Official Video for “Screwdriver” off of the sophomore EP, Creeper. Directed by Yeva Dashevsky and Conor McCaffery, “Screwdriver” was shot at Superior Street Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL. “Screwdriver” turned out to be an interesting experiment for us as a band. We had been trying…
I’m always a sucker for a crisp, crystal clear sound. If the production is there, then you’ve got my attention tenfold. Not Another Playne Jayne, hereafter NAPJ, is a CO-based Auroran rock band. Their specialty is “a somewhat dark, yet redemptive sound.” The music of NAPJ is a concatenation of a “variety of complimentary styles…
Lou Reed never believed rock music, the great populist art form of our age, condemned to disposability. He devoted significant time in the second half of his career to writing works of extraordinary depth like New York, Magic and Loss, and Songs for Drella with the hopes these albums combined the thematic weight of a…
Contrary to popular belief, people whose bodies are in great shape don’t look like that because they have good genes. They have to work at it through healthy diet, healthy lifestyle habits and consistent exercising. Staying fit and exercising daily requires commitment. If you look back at your habits, you might notice a pattern where…
TITLE FIGHT ANOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES Kingston, PA four-piece Title Fight have announced fall North American tour dates. The band will be hitting the road in support of their third full length album and Anti- Records debut Hyperview, which was released earlier this year. The tour will begin October 22nd in Columbus, OH and wrap…
Every day I get 50 e-mails from Producers that are taking baby steps in their music career asking me if I can get them into the Top 10 on Beatport or booked at Tomorrowland. Because we live in a fast moving world that occasionally comes up with artists that come through with six figure marketing…
Five Hundredth Year goes forth with great fury on “A Rose from Ashes EP”. Confrontational, volume-centric, and passionate, Five Hundredth Year explores darker impulses. The songs highlight the contrast between the absolute cacophonous and the quieter introspective impulses. Possessing great chops, the band is completely on point knowing when to go fully into the aural…
“Til The Wheels Fall Off” is full of heart and soul. Shane Martin’s voice leads the way with confidence and power. With each additional song comes yet another well-crafted narrative. As much a songwriter as a storyteller, his songs work together to travel across a lifetime. Best taken in as a whole, the songs work…
Australian teen Kita Alexander is quickly gaining the attention of music fans, critics and tastemakers worldwide, since she released the video for her debut track “My Own Way” by way of video onto YouTube last month. Fast-forward just a couple of weeks and already she has received support from the likes of UK’s BBC Radio…
