Cody Joe Hodges was nominated as Rising Star for the 2014 Texas Music Awards. He has also been nominated as Male Country Vocalist of the Year at the International Music and Entertainment Association for 2013 and 2014. Cody Joe’s new EP, “One More Drink”, was recorded with his new label, Lamon Records, out of Nashville.…
JAMAICAN QUEENS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “LOVE IS IMPOSSIBLE”
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•Detroit experimental pop trio Jamaican Queens have followed up the recent premiere of the new track “Love Is Impossible” with the debut of a new music video for the song, taken from their new full-length album Downers available June 2 (Freakish Pleasures label). View the “Love Is Impossible” video now online at YouTube. In addition,…
TOM LEVIN “THUNDER ON” VIDEO
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•Sweden based Tom Levin has recently released his newest video for “Thunder On,” via Huffington Post. Taking his infectious brand of Folk infused Indie Rock up a notch, his new video for “Thunder On” is ready to lure your ears and entice your eyes. “Thunder On” provides a dash of vibrancy that carries throughout the…
CHOOSING THE WEDDING TIARAS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY
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•When it comes to dressing up for your wedding day, everything needs to be meticulously planned to ensure that you look your best on the most special day of your life. From selecting the most chic wedding dress to glamour tungsten jewelry, everything needs to be perfect to complement the big day. Selecting the right…
Small Leaks Sink Ships – Face Yourself, and Remove Your Sandals
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•Small Leaks Sink Ships hits all the right notes with “Face Yourself, and Remove Your Sandals”. Cryptically titled the songs are wrought with genuine adoration for the world. Together the pieces come to form a story that grows ever larger with the additional chapters. Running the gamut from chamber pop a la Grizzly Bear to…
TASHAKI MIYAKI ANNOUNCE NEW RECORD ‘UNDER COVER VOL. II’ FOR FREE DOWNLOAD
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•Tashaki Miyaki are elated to share their latest LP, Under Cover Vol. II, a collection of nine cover tracks ranging from Prince to Berlin to The Buzzcocks. Available for a full free download today, May 19, 2015, the band tracked the songs in their hometown of Los Angeles this year with help from local legend…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2015
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•MATT LEGRAND “SPRING BREAK GIRL” A sleek mix of Nick Jonas style and a hint of that Justin Bieber urban feel, Matt has crafted a unique sound that’s entirely his own. The single blasts off with a booming beat, Matt’s vocals creating an unforgettable melody that flows fluidly across the slick synths. A slow groove…
STRAINS “WHITE CHAINS” SINGLE
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•Famined Records’ newest signing, Belgium’s metalcore outfit Strains, has just released their new single off their forthcoming label debut entitled Redefine[d]. “White Chains” is off the Aljoscha Sieg recorded EP that will be released June 30th and took over a year to record with Maarten commenting, “We took our time to get the best out…
ASTRID’S TEA PARTY “BLACK SWAN”
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•Astrid’s Tea Party, the Brighton based electroshock four piece have returned in style, with a decidedly darker sound in the form of their new single Black Swan. The frenzied, synth heavy affair arrives in the wake of their highly acclaimed debut single What’s In It For Me?, a track that has gained praise from fans…
UPHOLD HIGH HOTEL STANDARDS WITH THE RIGHT SHEETS, TOWELS, AND MATS
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•The items that your guests find in the rooms at your hotel can make or break their perception of they have of your establishment. If you want to be perceived as having high standards, you should invest in good quality sheets, towels and mats. Keep your workplace dry with absorbent industrial floor mats. They can…
STOLI HAS FOUND MUSICAL EUPHORIA WITH DAVID ARKENSTONE & CHARLEE BROOKS ‘INAMORATA’
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•Troy Lindsey & Bosaya – “Outlaw Love”
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•Troy Lindsey & Bosaya’s “Outlaw Love” is a lazy river of comfortable country grooves. With a true feeling of Americana “Outlaw Love” nicely embodies all that is good about articulate, thoughtful country rock. It is a restrained and tasteful piece of work. From the steady persistent rhythm to the colorful guitar work the entire piece…
MUSIC THERAPY: HOW CAN IT HELP THOSE WITH AUTISM?
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•FILOUS’ DEBUT TRACK “HOW HARD I TRY” PREMIERES
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•“How Hard I Try (featuring James Hersey)” the debut original track from breakout Austrian producer filous, is premiering today. Listen to the new song via SoundCloud here. The track will be featured on Dawn, filous’ first EP of original music, on July 17, and available for preorder May 26 with “How Hard I Try” as…
NICK SHAHEEN SINGLE “FLASHBULBS”
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•Chicago-based Nick Shaheen is breaking new ground with his latest single, “Flashbulbs,” from his stunning album, Sauvignon, out now. His second full-length release to date, Shaheen brings to the forefront a stunning mixture of modern Americana sound and incredibly strong songwriting. This breathtaking piece is just one of the highlights you will find on Sauvignon.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 18, 2015
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•PILLARS “WOMAN WITHOUT HER LOVE” VIDEO Following the release of her second, blissfully electronic outing, ’Woman Without Her Love’, London-based newcomer PILLARS has now unveiled an accompanying video. Shot by Harvey Pearson (Aquilo and Låpsley), the visuals offer up a narrative that perfectly mirrors the slow-burning sophistication of the song. Preparations are now being made…
ADRIA “FALLING” VIDEO
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•Having just released her debut EP ‘Shell’ which was recorded at Paul Epworth’s Church studio in London, Adria played her debut album at the launch in her home city, Perth. This was her first time performing the Shell EP in its entirety to a live audience. Adria launched her debut EP at Jimmy’s Den Northbridge…
CHARM TAYLOR ‘CLOTHES’ CLICK HERE
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•Vocalist & songwriter Charm Taylor is excited to announce the release of her solo debut, The Road Within, a dynamic blend of futuristic soul and melodic hip-hop. Most people know Charm as the enchanting lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock n soul group, The Honorable South. With her latest project, Taylor—with the help of…
Marchan Noelle – The Witching Hour (Acoustic)
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•“The Witching Hour” is a bewitching album. Marchan Noelle’s impassioned vocal delivery guides these lovely pieces. With an impressive range Marchan Noelle’s simple setup (a voice and a guitar) runs the gamut from folk to the angular precise work of bossa nova. Her lyrics explore want, desire, and the dynamics of relationships. Vocals are very…
KID WAVE “BEST FRIEND”
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•The international two girl/two boy quartet’s debut album Wonderlust is a crafted set of pop songs that bathe in the golden, restorative rays more commonly associated with life on the Californian coast rather than London, where Kid Wave reside. This is music that’s delivered with an uplifting sense of youthful wild abandon and imbued throughout…
Shayne Leighton – Invincible
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•Shayne Leighton’s creativity never stops turning. Not content with a considerable fan following resulting from her popular Of Light and Darkness fiction series and a promising acting career, this intelligent young artist and performer has readied her first music EP for release. Invincible is a six song collection full of songwriting recalling themes in her…
THE ARMED SPEAK ON VIDEO “POLARIZER”
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•“The video is mostly a reflection on the importance of curation vs. creation today. Tumblr culture. You don’t need to create it…just embrace it during its shelf life of cultural favorability and be vocal. Take what you want from whatever you want and define yourself like a Mr. Potato Head. We’re not saying this is…
Alexis Keegan – “Nobody Compares”
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•Alexis Keegan, New Jersey born singer/songwriter, continues her climb towards widespread commercial success with her new single, “Nobody Compares”. This is the lead single from her upcoming EP, Endless Road, and marks her first new release since 2014’s Clean SLATE. There is an urban feel to her work, but it never sounds facile or packaged.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2015
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•LEE ANN WOMACK SCORES 2 AMA NOMS Lee Ann Womack, the diminutive country torch singer, made a decision seven years ago to follow her heart. If people thought she was crazy to walk away from the multi-platinum world of mainstream country to record the songs that moves the East Texas classicist, Womack’s heart won out.…
Head
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•Head is a sensual synthesized experience. These are songs that dig themselves deep into the mind and refuse to leave. With the right mixture of rock, pop, and a bit of glamour, Head create brash confident songs. Instrumentally the songs are rich in detail nicely balancing out the fragile sounds with the powerful. Everything comes…
SKOPE MEGA RADIO & PRESS PROMO PACKAGE
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•SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 14, 2015
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•SMOKE SEASON “BEES” The single’s effortlessly sensual and hypnotically rhythmic undertones are only further enhanced by the spellbinding visuals of the music video. In line with the DIY identity that has become a part of Smoke Season’s brand, the pair constructed a one-of-a-kind honeycomb LED light installation for the shoot. The video also showcases projection…
RAWYALS DEBUT SINGLE RELEASE “KING ME”
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•Following an extraordinarily successful single debut last month to radio (mixshow) and digital media for “King Me” from the R&B/Pop trio Rawyals [Massenburg Media], the buzzworthy group receives a major video premiere across MTV Jams, MTV Hits and VH1 Soul today. The video premiere is available now. “Think of the perfect combo of pop, hip-hop,…
FOOL’S GOLD “WILDFLOWER”
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•LA’s Fool’s Gold have unveiled a new track entitled “Wildflower” from their forthcoming album Flying Lessons – out on vinyl only on 4/18, and scheduled for wide release on 5/19. The new track is the second released from the album, following the lead single “I’m In Love.” Fool’s Gold will head to Europe for a…
SUMO CYCO “FIGHTER”
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•Toronto rockers Sumo Cyco, winners of the The John Lennon Songwriting Contest’s Vans Warped Tour Prize, will be performing on the tour from June 19-28. The four-piece uses hard rock guitar riffs with in your face blast beats and dance hall rhythms, topped by electric female vocals. Their latest full-length debut album ‘Lost in Cyco…
BOP ENGLISH “CONSTANT BOP”
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•“Constant Bop”, the highly anticipated debut album from White Denim frontman James Petralli’s solo project Bop English, is available for purchase today via Downtown Records. The record, on which the timeless rock & roll for which Petralli has become well known for is prevalent, is a refreshing array of thoughtful guitar play, melodic synths and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 13, 2015
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•SATE “WARRIOR” SINGLE SATE’s overall theme is to empower the listeners through the music, which you can hear in this debut single “Warrior”. The track premiered on Kick Kick Snare, which said that SATE “seamlessly fuses powerful, blues-infused rock with a singer that matches the intensity in both voice and presence.” “Warrior” is the debut…
BETH BOMBARA “PROMISED LAND” VIDEO
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•Americana artist Beth Bombara gives fans an inside look of the recording experience on the video for the first single, “Promised Land”. The single is off her forthcoming self-titled LP due out June 23. Set at Jettison Studios, the video documents real moments in the studio during the recording of the song. Viewers are given…
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN “STEPPIN RAZOR”
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•Jamaican reggae crooner Christopher Martin released his much-anticipated debut EP Steppin Razor (April 21) on VP Records. The 5-song digital-only release balances sweetness, swagger and sex appeal and showcases Chris’s versatility and vocal excellence. Chris fires with formidable skill on each of Steppin Razor’s songs. The upbeat “We Are The Vibes” (produced by TJ Records)…
FINDING A FRIEND ONLINE
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•If you have formed a friend online, you might be excited and looking forward to the chat sessions you have with him or her. Indeed, nowadays people are forming friends more and more online as the online world of friendships and dates has established itself. As a result, people are more acquainted with the concept…
FREE YOUTUBE MUSIC DOWNLOADER FLVTO
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•The powerful converter allows users to download up to 99 songs at a time. Downloading music files seems as though it should be easy: one plugs in the url, converts the file, and downloads it to their device. However, some downloaders don’t create the right files or are not compatible with certain sites or operating…
LENNO RELEASES NEWEST SINGLE “THE BEST” FT. DRAGONETTE
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•Following from his international hit ‘Wake Up’ and swathed in unashamedly feel good nu-disco vibrations, Lenno’s newest original single ‘The Best ft. Dragonette’ is a perfect statement of intent from the young Finnish producer – positive, cutting edge, and made for the dancefloor. The track features Dragonette, Toronto-based trio heard on Martin Solveig’s ubiquitous ‘Hello’…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 12, 2015
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•JASON BURNS “LIGHTWEIGHT” Jason Burns has inspired widespread support over the last couple of years with his expert production stylings and a steady stream of well-received releases, and for his latest EP ‘Lightweight,’ the Portland-based producer has crafted yet another melodic gem alongside vocalist and songwriter Sarah Winters. ‘Lightweight’ is an effortless blend of Winters’…
BEBA REXHA DEBUT EP STREAM
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•Prolific singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha has released her debut EP, I Don’t Wanna Grow Up. The 5-song project is led by her debut Top 40-single and DJ-favorite “I Can’t Stop Drinking About You,” her current single and anthemic mantra “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy” which has almost 35 million streams on Spotify, and the invoking release…
LTN “PEOPLE “I’LL NEVER FORGET”
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•As one of Asia’s most respected and prominent producers, Louis Tan aka LTN, has seen growing successes of late with his unique approach to the increasingly saturated Progressive world. Steadily, LTN has been making a name for himself, breathing fresh air into the scene with thought out and innovative productions which have drawn praise from…