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LTN “PEOPLE “I’LL NEVER FORGET”

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…

R. RING SHARES THEIR NEW SONG “LOUD UNDERNEATH”

R. Ring is Kelley Deal and Mike Montgomery. It is voices, guitars and keys. It is sparse, chaotic, abrasive and lulling, often within the same song. It is new. It is, at the very least, a stark departure from the music they make in their other bands (Kelley with The Breeders and Mike with Ampline).…

SUMMER VACTION SCAMS THAT WILL BURN

As New Englanders dream of summer fun, Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT is reminding consumers of vacation scams that can turn a dream vacation into a nightmare. Vacation rental scams typically pop-up on online classified sites. Vacation seekers will search for a home for rent in a desirable destination and…

DJ MARKY “SILLY”

After more than 25 years in dance music, Brazilian drum & bass pioneer DJ Marky has announced long-awaited debut artist album ‘My Heroes’ – scheduled for release in June this year. No stranger to success and an icon in his South American homeland, DJ Marky is an internationally renowned DJ and producer and label boss…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 11, 2015

NET ARTISTS PANDOVISIA RELEASE A SINGLE RECORDED 31 YEARS AGO Indie net artists Pandovisia, best known for their debut album The Last Man On The Net, today announced a new release titled Messages From The Recycle Bin. Unknown Story, the first message from the upcoming album, was originally recorded on a mono tape recorder back…

ELLA FERDINANDS “DAPPER LOVE”

“Brisbane (Australia) singer/songwriter, Ella Ferdinands, scored an unexpected lucky break when her debut single, Dapper Love, fell into the hands of an extremely influential radio staffer and has since been enjoying spins on radio. “This opportunity is gold,” says Ella. “I can’t wipe the smile off my face!” “When you get an opportunity like that…

RAINY DAY WOMEN NEW MUSIC VIDEO “ARE YOU COMING HOME”

“Are You Coming Home?’ was written on the family piano and is about my parent’s relationship and how I felt as a kid when they separated. Now that I think about it, my mums catch phrase was “are you coming home?” explains Dylan. ‘Are You Coming Home?’ which features newest member Carmen Pepper on lead…

DWELL PREMIERE “NOMAD” MUSIC VIDEO

DWELL have premiered a new music video on YouTube for their song “Nomad,” off their debut, self-titled EP, out 03/10 via Blood & Ink Records. The video was filmed at the Pit Place in Winston Salem, NC by Will Jones. Frontman Jacob Lilly had this to say about the video: “When the band started talking…

SIX REASONS WHY EVERY MUSIC STUDENT SHOULD CONSIDER TEACHING

The music industry is extremely competitive. While the average studio musician makes upwards of $60,000 per year, many professional musicians struggle to make half that while living in some of the most expensive cities in the country. A bachelor’s degree comes with a hefty price tag, and musicians must be able to make a living…

Leah Capelle

Chicago native singer/songwriter, Leah Capelle, is one to watch after releasing her first EP. Capelle is no stranger to the music scene as she has been writing songs, singing and performing from a young age. She later attended Berklee College of Music to pursue her passion for songwriting and performance. Both her natural talent and…

UK DUO THE TENFIVESIXTY COMING TO THE WEST COAST

Formed by Jen Bailey and Rick Hornby a few years back, the group say it was a shared love of, “lost romanticism, soundtracks, 60’s girl groups, 80’s hooks, good footwear, attention to detail, and the darker side of classic British guitar pop” that brought them together, and such reference points are certainly audible in the…

YULIANNA NEW SINGLE “TRUE LOVE”

Her new single, “True Love” is a cleverly constructed take on never giving up on true love despite the avalanche of chaos it can often possesses. This pop jam features a breakneck electronic chorus with stunning vocals and colourful arrangements; grafting the shouts of “I believe in true love, taking me high, higher than I’ve…

Secondborn – ‘Symbols’ – EP Review

This is one aggressively-melodic mofo! Brace yourselves for an onslaught of sound from Secondborn called Symbols – their second official release after the successful debut of their last EP A Call To Arms. Nothing to sneeze at whatsoever, Secondborn has gone on to gain over twenty-thousand rabid-fans attached to their sound and social media. In…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 7, 2015

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND PERFORMS TONIGHT ON CBS’S LIVE ONLINE MUSIC SERIES Dave Matthews Band will perform on CBS Interactive’s limited-run concert web series, LEGENDS ON LETTERMAN, tonight and pay a final visit to LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN tomorrow, May 8.LEGENDS ON LETTERMAN celebrates the musical acts that have performed on LATE SHOW with DAVID…

JOHNNY AZARI “GOD DAMN BLUES” VIDEO

Johnny Azari was born in Shiraz, a city known for wine, poetry, opium, and revolution. At only a year old, he was relocated to a city known as New York; noted for grit, madness, money, and proliferation. He is current living in New Orleans attempting to abort his liver like a stillborn when he isn’t…

HOLY HOLY “YOU CANNOT CALL FOR LOVE LIKE A DOG”

Recorded in Brisbane with Matt Redlich (Emma Louise, Ball Park Music, The Trouble With Templeton) at the helm, You Cannot Call For Love Like A Dog unveils the band pushing in to a darker sound with atmospheric swells ebbing under sharp glassy guitar breaks, soaring vocal harmonies and driving bass. An extended instrumental outro has…

D-BOSS X SLIM THUG, PAUL WALL & M.U.G. “BIG BALLIN'”

As Houston’s D-Boss readies for the drop of his latest, “2Real4RadioVol.4”, a joint project with Michael Watts, he unleashes the visual for “Big Ballin” ft. Slim Thug, Paul Wall and M.U.G., a must-see for any fan of that H-town sound. Look for the project on April 28th and the chopped version on May 12th. Other…

TELEVISION’S FAVORITE CAREERS AND WHY THEY GAIN POPULARITY

Turn on the television and you’ll find that certain careers make the grade on regular programming. Whether it’s a sitcom, a drama, or a reality show, there are certain jobs that grab our attention. They’re the kind of jobs we all wish we could have, or we’re simply in love with the kind of character…

FIRST TIME SPINNER: AN INFOGRAPHIC

If you’ve ever dreamy of being a deejay you are not alone. There are many would-be spin-masters just waiting to create music. Some people learn their techniques on their own or through friends; others enroll in classes to perfect beat juggling and scratching. Some of the skills taught through formal DJ schools include the 9…

Whiskey Fever – Gonna’ Wake up this Whole Town

Review: Who doesn’t like Backwoods Rock? I’d all hands go up in the air. This style of music tended to be at times earthy, melodic, loud, a bit chaotic and filled with musical ruckus or whacky folk. Recently we’ve seen this style of music Moe, Widespread Panic, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, The String Cheese Incident,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 6, 2015

YARDLETS “GOOD HANGS” On the recording of “Good Hangs”, Goldberg Jr., who also produced the album, said, “With our first album, Middle Ages, we recorded as fast and shittily as possible with no-redo’s of takes allowed, and went for a Buddy Holly-on-speed vibe with everything doused in fuzz and gasoline. “Good Hangs” took a bit…

A GRAVE WITH NO NAME PREMIERES “WALTZ” ON CLASH

A Grave With No Name, the recording project of Alexander Shields, has premiered a third single, “Waltz”, from his latest LP over at Clash Magazine this week. Stream and share the track via Soundcloud here. Feathers Wet, Under The Moon is due out May 5th on Lefse. The follow up to 2013’s Whirlpool, which happened…

STARLING GLOW RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “CAUTION TAPE”

LA alt/pop group Starling Glow have released their “powerful and emotional” new music video for their single, “Caution Tape.” This is the third video and single the group has released from their recent debut EP release, which is now available on iTunes. “The pop troupe, fronted by songstress and multi-instrumentalist Liz Anne Hill, has been…

CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS SINGLE “FACE MELTING”

When listening to Choir of Young Believers, it’s hard not to imagine an army of white-clad singers with arms outstretched, their voices raised in holy polyphony. In actuality, though, the Danish group is the brainchild of Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, a staple of Copenhagen’s underground indie scene. In 2006, Jannis moved to the Greek island of…

8 TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST ONLINE CAR INSURANCE QUOTES

There are several factors that can affect a car insurance quote. Recent moneynewsnow.com has explained in detail regarding the factors affecting car insurance coverage. If you want to get the best car insurance quotes, the tips below will help you get the best possible cover no matter the kind of market or country you are…

2Four – “24” – Mixtape Review

Get ready for this one! This new mixtape is being reviewed just slightly ahead of the release; 24 officially drops on May 5th, 2015 and we might very well see another future superstar declare their time with audible authority once this dynamic set of rhythms & verse hit the streets officially – tomorrow! So why…

MICHEAL CASTALDO RELEASES “EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON – UNA RAGIONE”

Vital Records will release renowned Italian Artist/Producer/Songwriter Michéal Castaldo’s next digi single, “Everything Happens for a Reason—Una Ragione.” This offering, produced by Michéal Castaldo’s production company Majestic Castle Music, includes multiple mixes of a song written by Billboard-charting writers Mike Greenly (ASCAP) and Paul Guzzone (BMI), with Italian lyrics written by Michele Castaldo (SESAC). The…

Mark Newman – Brussels

I think I know what sort of album Mark Newman wants to record. His new EP, Brussels, is a near-perfect expression of his aims. This acoustic “one-off” released to document particularly impressive live performances from a Belgian venue has no clear intentions of being a major work, but it has an unmistakably tidy vision. This…

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10th, which means last-minute shoppers will be looking for deals on gifts this week. BBB serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT is advising consumers to pause before they check out; whether buying online or in stores. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that consumers will spend an average…

VON GREY “KATIE”

Panophobia, the new EP from von Grey, will be released on Friday, August 14. Produced by Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra, A Rocket to the Moon), Panophobia is von Grey’s most raw and urgent offering to date. See below for track listing. The six-track EP follows 2014’s Awakening, praised by PopMatters as “strange, ethereal pop music,…

TIDELINES DEBUT SINGLE “SAY MY NAME”

‘Say my Name’ is the debut EP from Tidelines, a new soulful electronic pop duo from South East London. Their first release is a bright debut that exists in it’s own universe of pastel tones, sensual r’n’b and spaced out electronic pop. The title track carefully melds a rainbow palette of soft synths alongside dark…

BUY CHIFFON SAREES ONLINE AND KNOW THE DIFFERENT DRAPING STYLES

The beauty of the Indian women depends on different sarees of various states. The draping culture of the sarees is different from one another. Indian women love experimenting with a wide variety draping styles at different occasions. The draping activities require practice and can also be tried in many regional styles. Now, let us go…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 5, 2015

JOE PUG NEW VIDEO VIA ROLLING STONE Austin-based Joe Pug returns with Windfall, a 10-song indie-folk gem that is poised to cement his reputation as one of America’s most respected young songwriters. After hundreds of shows, including stops at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and the Newport Folk Festival Pug set up camp in Lexington, KY to record…

WHY HOLLYWOOD IS SLOWLY DYING

Hollywood and the entire United States are missing out on huge opportunities that not only could improve the entertainment industry, but greatly benefit our nation financially and add thousands of jobs. Remember what happened to our automotive industry because of foreign imports? Something similar is occurring with America’s film industry. Canada, the United Kingdom and…

STOLI CANNOT LIE THAT NO ANGEL’S MUSIC GETS HIM AROUSED

Hello there good people of the world, it is so nice to be here again with you today. We have another awesome feature today but before that lets see what is going on in the music biz. First up, CMT announced today it would – for the first time in its history – finance and…

Audrey Auld – Hey Warden

Behind prison walls, what can someone do to have these inmates voices heard? Audrey Auld took it upon herself to channel a creative program for these inmates that are stationed at San Quentin. In doing so, Audrey unleashed the hard realizations and struggles that happen within their walls. Using their stories and experiences but giving…

DETROIT ROCKERS WILSON “HANG WITH THE DEVIL” SINGLE

Detroit rockers Wilson will release their new album, Right To Rise (Razor & Tie), on June 30th. The band’s second full length album was produced by producer Johnny Andrews (Halestorm, All That Remains, Three Days Grace) in Atlanta, GA. Listen here to the first song off the album “Hang With The Devil.” The band recently…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 4, 2015

MIGUEL CONFIRMS NEW ALBUM TITLE Grammy Award winning recording artist Miguel has confirmed the title to his highly anticipated new studio album, WILDHEART, to be released this summer on ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. The album’s first single Coffee, and its edgy, re-imagined alternate version, Coffee (F***ing) ft. Wale, were produced by Miguel and released today on…

CAVEBOY RELEASE NEW SINGLE “IN THE GROTTOS”

With a fresh perspective on indie dream-pop that both strips down and builds into primal, multi-layered experiences – Caveboy, formerly known as Diamond Bones, are embarking upon a new part of their journey. Check out the stellar beats and powerful vocals on their new track, In The Grottos. Track is available for purchase on iTunes…