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TAYLOR J “SHE LUV ME”

Taylor J is currently prepping for the July release of his upcoming project “1991” and today unleashes a brand new video for his female fans. Sort of. Whilst the Minnesota native definitely shows us his softer side on “She Luv Me”, the song is more an ode to his prowess with the ladies than a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 12, 2015

THE GLITCH RELEASE ‘PIECE OF THE INDESTRUCTIBLE’ EP In the wake of their explosive closing performance at the X Games in Austin this past Sunday, The Glitch Mob release their new EP, ‘Piece of the Indestructible.’ This announcement came as a surprise last week with the release of single “Better Hide, Better Run (ft. Mark…

London has Fallen – Into the Night EP

With a frantic energy London has Fallen explores the dramatic on “Into the Night”. Electronic effects are used to great purpose, nicely complementing the vocals that serve as the heart and soul of the songs. Volume is a must for these are songs that work best when blasted. They let the lyrics help form an…

Patrick Ames – Mutually EP

Patrick Ames plays from the heart on “Mutually EP”. These are songs that possess raw power through Patrick Ames’s earnest vocals and the careful arrangements that pepper the collection. Fondness for the blues is apparent throughout the collection as Patrick Ames adds his own unique twist on the sound. “Do You Think That You Love…

Brett Vogel – Never Giving Up

Eight months in the making is “Never Giving Up”, the newest recording from singer and songwriter Brett Vogel. I always have said that musicians should take their time when making new music; there is no need to rush the creative songwriting process. The end result is well worth the wait. That is exactly what Brett…

THE PALMS RELEASE THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP FOR $0

Hip/POP duo The Palms have independently released their debut self-titled EP. The five-song set is available to download for free for a limited time on The Palms official soundcloud page. Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard first collaborated in the band Terraplane Sun. The two began experimenting musically and soon created their new project, The Palms.…

Matthew Morgan – Empathy For Inanimate Objects – EP Review

Oddly enough, Matthew Morgan and I have something strange in common! My brother’s name is actually Mathew Morgan as well – just one less T…how bizarre is that? So, completely due to his gentle approach and a melodic acoustic pop/folk sound, I hereby dub the new Matthew Morgan my official brother-from-another-musical-mother. Stream Empathy for Inanimate…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 11, 2015

NEW SINGLE BY THE LEGENDARY GOLDEN RIVER SHOW BAND The Legendary Golden River Show Band returns with Wall-To-Wall and Tree Top-Tall on Friday, September 4th. Quick Before it Melts premiered “The Halfway,” the first single from the EP, this morning. Following their Mike O’Neill (Inbreds) produced debut EP, Greatest Hits Vol. 2, The Legendary Golden…

ALISON WONDERLAND “RUN” VIDEO

Alison Wonderland, one of Australia’s fastest rising young musicians/producers/DJs has a glossy, futuristic take on pop electronica which has already caught the attention of globally influential DJs including the likes of Diplo who featured her DJ mix on his Diplo & Friends show on BBC Radio 1. Fresh off the back of her US debut…

“FERROUS” VITA CHAMBERS OFFICIAL VIDEO RELEASE

Vita Chambers’ brand new video for “Ferrous” is the latest single off her brand new EP “Stories Told” available at http://www.vitachambers.com The video was shot in Barbados where she and her co-director Aaron Dean have been in awe of the beauty and inspiration of the island. It is a very special project as she did…

HOW TO BECOME A MODERN DAY MOZART

Many people dream of having a full time music composing career. Whether they’re about to graduate high school, have recently entered college or are looking for a rewarding career change, music composition can be a very fulfilling way to earn a living. The road to this type of career is full of challenges and every…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 10, 2015

THE CARIBBEAN’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER POP LABEL PRETTY BOY RECORDS JOINS CRAFT AGENCY On June 9th, Artist, Producer, Director, Philanthropist and Pretty Boy Records Founder Trevor Pretty, alongside his superstar roster, announced plans for the ‘Pride Of Barbados’ Tour, and an exclusive producer camp culminating with an international music showcase featuring Pretty Boy Records’ artists.…

NATALIE MCCOOL “OH DANGER”

Natalie McCool is a multifaceted artist whose musical journey of discovery through varied collaborations has now landed her on the most ambitious sound to date. Excelling in razor-sharp alt-pop production developed with Dave Berger from seminal Liverpool alt pop band Outfit, the new recordings have every hallmark of great pop music with a fresh twist…

THIRD WORLD X DAMIAN MARLEY “YIMMASGAN

Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time Third World will release their first major song of the year “YimMasGan” on June 16, 2015 on Ghetto Youths International. The Damian Marley produced song, which will also be accompanied with a new music video directed by Jamaica’s own…

GALANTIS RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “PHARMACY”

Songwriting / production duo Galantis have released their highly-anticipated debut album Pharmacy, out today via Big Beat / Atlantic. Their explosive step into the spotlight began with their self-titled debut EP and their first ever live show at Coachella 2014. Their song “Runaway (U & I)” became their breakout hit, gaining over 100 million plays…

SARANTOS RELEASES “A MISSION OF THE HEART”

Sarantos Releases A Singer-Songwriter Folk Song Near And Dear To His Own Heart – “A Missión of Heart” Which He Wrote About A Man On A Mission To Change The World And Make It A Better Place. Sarantos tries to help others every day with his primary day job. One day, when it is revealed…

Sarantos – “A Mission of the Heart”

“A Mission of the Heart” shows Sarantos at his most vulnerable. Throughout the song Sarantos shares his innermost hopes and desires. His band proves to be particularly adept at matching the sadness and hope that permeate the piece. In particular it is his soothing voice that gives the song its true power: by emphasizing the…

Honor By August – Four Sides

‘Honor By August’ in their latest album, ‘Four Sides’ explores four different varieties of tracks as they offer their latest version of rock to its audience. The band is essentially a quartet with Michael Pearsall as the lead vocalist, Evan Field on the guitar, Chris Rafetto on the bass and Brian Shanley on the drums.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 9, 2015

THE NEW YORK TIMES STREAMS JAMES TAYLOR’S NEW ALBUM Before This World, James Taylor’s first new album of new music in thirteen years, is set for release on June 16th via Concord Records. Starting today, fans can visit The New York Times Press Play to preview the entire album one week prior to release. Taylor…

MS MR UNVEIL NEW ALBUM TRACK “WRONG VICTORY”

Today, MS MR has released their song “Wrong Victory,” the second new track from their highly anticipated sophomore album, listen here: http://smarturl.it/WrongVictoryStream. How Does It Feel, which will be released July 17 via Columbia Records, is available to pre-order today exclusively at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/HDIF. The release of “Wrong Victory” follows the album’s lead single “Painted,”…

MIDNITEMEN “KILLER” VIDEO

Los Angeles based DJ Production duo MIDNITEMEN release their debut music video KILLER today, a neon space odyssey chronicling their journey from the edges of 5D space “somewhere beyond Sirius” to planet Earth… The video co-stars comics god Grant Morrison, last seen onscreen in My Chemical Romance’s SING, and Oldboy’s Pom Klementieff. It was co-directed…

COOKIE BAKER DEBUT SINGLE “LITTLE ENGINE”

Little Engine is the debut single from Australian contemporary folk and alternative pop artist, Cookie Baker. Raised on a farm by the seaside in South Australia, Miss Cookie quietly, yet diligently, played live to her heart’s content for ten years, amassing a modest but dedicated following throughout Australia. Supports and festival billings alongside such esteemed…

WITH WIL EASE WE CAN HEAR HIS “THOUGHTS”

Wil Ease is a R&B recording Artist from South Florida who writes from his core. “Came to See You” is one of those songs that sticks in your head and one can clearly hear his heart! The lyrics ride with the music life a surf board riding life’s emotional waves. After reviewing the music production…

6 CONSIDERATIONS TO START A CAREER AS A FREELANCE JOURNALIST

A freelance journalist can be quite an interesting career to have because you can shape it to suit your character, temperaments and skills. As a freelance journalist, you will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of people on a spectrum ranging from ordinary people that you may have to interview, to specialists and…

ME & her ‘LOST’ EP

Musical sisters ME & her are back on Berlin’s OFF with a 3 track EP, ‘Lost’ featuring Billie Fountain’s vocals. Thrust into the limelight with their debut single on Suara last year, the girl duo have become a force to be reckoned with inside the dark world of techno. Determined to solidify their underground sound,…

Sir Cadian Rhythm – ‘Sir Cadian Rhythm’ – EP Review

Watch out for this five-piece band from Long Island…this is a HOT EP! Get out your over-mittens and push play on this set of five songs that blaze by all-too-quickly from Sir Cadian Rhythm’s new EP – this self-titled EP is STUFFED full of tight-hooks, supreme musicianship and an entire full-length album’s worth of good…

MANDROID OF KRYPTON “ALIEN SISTERS”

3 years after its debut album, Swiss punk-metal outfit Mandroid of Krypton is about to release a brand new full-length record, called “HyperkaossMarket”, recorded and mixed by Gabriel Farine from the band itself and mastered by Stéphane Kroug (Mumakil, Rorcal, Six Months of Sun…) in Geneva. The official release is expected on September 2015 for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 8, 2015

SELIA “FIRST STRIKE” Post-hardcore act Iselia has released the song “First Strike” from their upcoming two song EP Lost Star. The record will be available via Cardigan Records on June 16th, but you can pre-order it now through the label’s website. Clocking in at two and half minutes, “First Strike” packs in the intensity and…

TAYA PRIYA “NOT AT ALL”

Here is the new single from Tara Priya ‘Not At All’ Taken from the new EP ‘Friends Like These’ It’s a song about guilt and devotion and features a creeping bass line and dry guitar strumming that swells into shimmers, setting the background for Tara’s stunning voice. The ‘Friends Like These’ EP is the second…

Byron Keith Taylor – ‘The Raven Trail’ – EP Review

For some of these collected singles from Byron’s page…we’re nearing the one-year anniversary of their creation. Some will say, you go out and you spend all that money on the studio and the production-dudes, that you should then be touring and supporting that very material for the next two or so years to justify the…

Ransom Scenery – “Ear to Ear”

Ransom Scenery’s “Ear to Ear” has the same dreamy intimate quality of latter-day shoegaze acts like No Joy, Belong, and their ilk. “Ear to Ear” constantly moves closer and closer to the listener from an unknowable distance. Mysterious, beautiful, and full of shadows, these are songs that possess a great level of detail as Ransom…

THE RETROSPECTIVES “CONFUSION” VIDEO

Fresh from a stint at Brighton’s The Great Escape, The Retrospectives announce new soaring vintage-inspired rock single ‘Confusion’ for release on 29 June, supported by a UK headline tour taking in York, London, their hometown of Sheffield, and more. This, the band’s first release of 2015, sees The Retrospectives adopt a slower pace. Punctuated by…

RAYE VIDEO “ALIEN”

Hailing from South London, more specifically Croydon, Raye (real name – Rachel Keen) has seen her stocks rise exponentially over the past 6 months or so. Her debut EP ‘Welcome To The Winter’ garnered a whirlwind of critical acclaim in 2014, with latest track ‘Flowers’ only adding to the excitement earlier this year. At only…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 5, 2015

FANDANGO TO PREMIERE “I LOVE MOVIES” EPISODES STARRING DARIUS RUCKER AND REBA Fandango, the nation’s leading digital destination for moviegoers and fans, announced today plans to debut new episodes of “I Love Movies” featuring CMA Award winners Darius Rucker and Reba in front of thousands of Country fans at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville…

UK GRIME CREW RAW CALIBRE RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE “MADMAN”

In advance of their debut ‘Hierarchy’ EP (Out June 29), UK grime trio Raw Calibre have just released their first single “Madman,” which compares the treatment of the lower classes in the UK to that of people in mental institutions. Raw Calibre’s home city of Manchester has gained a notorious reputation over the past few…

JAHMIEL VIDEO “GAIN THE WORLD”

Currently gaining the momentum in the dances and on the airwaves Jahmiel recent single ‘Gain the World’ is finding its ways in the homes of music lovers globally. If you haven’t heard the single on the airwaves or via social media then Jahmiel and his team decided to give you a visual. Directed by Leighton…

Jessica’s Theme Band – Matter of Time

“Matter of Time” is a rollicking good time. Jessica’s Theme Band pours a great deal of heart and soul into these songs. Nicely interwoven the songs build off of each other as they explore the best of classic rock. At times this gives the songs a familiar sound as if they have not only listened…

Xavier Toscano – Feels so Good

This is such a complex, amazing and dramatic album what else can I say in the end? Feels so Good by Xavier Toscano is more than amazing and dramatic, it’s also extremely invigorating and infectious. It has a very danceable and entertaining quality to it as well. The intro tracks “Feels So Good” and “Never…

STACEY BOYD DOES MUSIC EDUCATION GOOD WITH SCHOOLA

Schoola is the creation of Stacey Boyd—parent, former teacher and school principal. Stacey saw firsthand how children who struggled in math could come alive in music class; how art, physical education and foreign language could have a profound effect on students. She also saw how hard it was to get funds to support these programs.…

CLASS ACTRESS VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE “MORE THAN YOU”

In 2013, Elizabeth Harper, the singer/songwriter behind Class Actress, left New York behind her to find new inspiration and headed to Los Angeles. The allure of the fame and fortune in Hollywood brings many out west but Harper came under the guise of consolation over personal grief. While living in a bungalow within an infamous…