Exploding with energy from the moment it starts, ‘Dance Again’, Skipping Girl Vinegar’s first single from their forthcoming album The Great Wave will grab you by the balls and throw you feet first into a dance induced frenzy. The celebratory tone and lyrics are reflective of the euphoric feeling experienced after making it through a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 5, 2015
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BREAKOUT POP TRIO AJR PARTNERS WITH SHAZAM AJR, 2015’s rising indie pop trio, have partnered with music app Shazam to premiere an early stream of their debut album Living Room. While Shazam has regularly premiered videos and songs, this exciting partnership with the DIY group is one of the music discovery app’s very first full…
ON AN ON RELEASE NEW SONG “DRIFTING”
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This spring ON AN ON will embark upon tour dates with Big Data following multiple performances at SXSW. The Minneapolis trio have a big year ahead of them in 2015 as they prepare for the forthcoming release of their sophomore album later this summer. The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut Give In, the…
DAMIAN LAZARUS NEW SINGLE “MESSAGE FROM THE OTHER SIDE”
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A career spent DJing across the globe was the catalyst for Damian Lazarus’s latest project – Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons. Masterminded by Lazarus the album brings together a wide assortment of vocalists, collaborators and players from around the world. Taking inspiration from Lazarus’s Lazpod series, Get Lost events and Day Zero festival in…
INSPIRED & THE SLEEP “SINK”
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Touched by their music, Maximilien collaborated with Bandits Production to make a video around the concept of time and human correlations. For this he used the concept of ” Cinemagraph ” that mixes still images and moving images to give an impression of frozen time in which he has a character that evolves amid a…
Messengers of Compassion – Just to be With You
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About: “Our song is about love. Love in a broad sense of care for another and attitude of friendship towards the world. By “You” we understand every person. You can live with your soulmate, but to be open to anyone else who is open to you; you are not hostile to anyone just because they…
WOMEN IN MEDIA: WHAT SHOWS HAVE THE MOST REPRESENTATION THIS YEAR
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Strong female leads are more popular now than ever. Stars like Tina Fey and her hit TV show 30 Rock and Amy Poehler and her show Parks and Recreation (which has just entered its final season), have paved the way for strong female leads in comedy and drama. Gone are the days of Magnum PI…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 4, 2015
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PRIORY “WEEKEND” VIDEO Alt-pop group Priory have announced the release of their full-length Warner Bros. Records debut, Need To Know, out April 7th. Recently deemed an MTV 2015 ‘Artist To Watch,’ the Portland, OR-based duo will embark on a North American tour with Britpop band Kaiser Chiefs, and make appearances at SXSW, Governor’s Ball and…
BETH BOMBARA “PROMISED LAND”
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Americana artist Beth Bombara could not have created her new, self-titled album anywhere but St. Louis. On it, she and her band borrow from the city’s traditions, including alt-country (Uncle Tupelo, The Bottle Rockets) and blues (Albert King, Lonnie Johnson), while embodying the collaboration, experimentation and resolve of the tight-knit scene developing there today. “There’s…
HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF RELEASES NEW EP VIA NOISETRADE
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In celebration of Hurray For The Riff Raff’s upcoming US tour dates, we are proud to announce the release of Noisetrade’s latest sampler. The downloadable playlist includes a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Fine and Mellow” as well as tracks from Hurray For The Riff Raff’s critically acclaimed album Small Town Heroes and “Everybody Knows (For…
Anjali Ray
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East meets west in perfect harmony with New Delhi’s Anjali Ray as she releases Indigo Boy. Influenced by the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Sade, and Tori Amos, this Hindi artist understands the irresistible mix of pop sensibilities and dynamic lyricism. Citing her extensive training in playing classical piano, Indian Hindustani classical vocal training, and even…
Tony Lucca
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I think it’s safe to say Tony Lucca is someone The Voice got right. While lacking international superstars of staying power like American Idol in its heyday, Lucca, the second runner-up of season two, is known for touring with the likes of Maroon 5, Sara Bareilles, and Marc Anthony. Not a bad job to say…
Andrea Nardello – Echo
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Two years passed before Philly singer-songwriter Andrea Nardello could put pen to pad and chime out a love song for which she wrote for her girlfriend. Echo, her seven-song EP, comprises Nardello’s self-awareness of who she is as an artist and a human being. Choosing the best batch out of twenty demoed tracks, Echo comes…
ARE YOU A CAUTIOUS DRIVER? IDEAS FOR BECOMING SAFER IN THE CAR
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One of the most dangerous things we do daily is drive during our commute. The combination of speed and force makes being in the car a hazardous place, one that can be disastrous if you don’t take the proper precautions. Many drivers are reckless, and don’t take necessary precautions to ensure safety on the road.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 3, 2015
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NICO & VINZ EMBARK ON ONES TO WATCH WITH SKYPE TOUR SPRING 2015 national 24-date Ones to Watch with Skype tour. A platform that presents artists on the verge of stardom and gives fans the change to get closer to them than ever before. Nico & Vinz have toured with Bruno Mars’s sold out Moonshine…
NICK PERRI GROUP BECOMES ‘MOUNT HOLLY’ RELEASES ‘IT AIN’T EASY’
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Accompanying an official music video release for the group’s debut single, “It Ain’t Easy,” – now available for download on iTunes and other music networks – Nick Perri announced the new moniker of his blues-rock quartet this morning: Mount Holly. “I started this project by calling some of the best musicians I know, who also…
VAN WILD “CHERRY TREE” VIDEO
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Van Wild is a Southern Blues-Rock-Pop musical project by half Canadian, half American singer-songwriter Yasmine Van Wilt. The debut EP “Van Wild” is a feel-good mix of catchy and lyrical love, social observation and protest songs inspired by Southern landscapes and stories. Yasmine’s previous projects have reached #7 in the UK Music Week Charts, beating…
MORGAN PAGE x LISSIE DEBUT “OPEN HEART”
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This summer, acclaimed producer/artist Morgan Page will deliver his first album in three years, DC To Light. Partnering with Sirius XM’s “BPM Bender,” Page premieres first single, “Open Heart” featuring singer/songwriter Lissie, whose past collaboration received acclaim when the Deadmau5 remix of their 2008 effort “The Longest Road,” earned Page the first of his GRAMMY…
Pure Dynamite – Bisexuality ft. Quinsessa
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Pure Dynamite’s “Bisexuality ft. Quinsessa” is a beast of a track. First of all it samples perhaps one of the catchiest things Armand Van Helden has ever done. In fact in many ways the Armand Van Helden track “You don’t even know me” feels like an apt pick. Lyrically the song focuses on personal identity…
MILAN “FREE” SINGLE
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Australian future soul artist Milan recently released new single “Free” off upcoming EP $IGN$. Listen Here. The track has played on Triple J Radio in Australia. Milan’s trademark pitch perfect dream scape voice floats over electronic-acoustic beats complimented by a hip-hop vibe. Her voice got the attention of New World Artists, one of Australia’s leading…
SOJA RELEASE NEW VIDEO + UNICEF CONNECTION
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SOJA, in collaboration with UNICEF, are helping to highlight the problem of out-of-school children in Ethiopia through their new music video, “Shadow,” which was filmed in Jigiga, Ethiopia. An estimated 3 million primary school-aged children remain out of school in the East African nation. For more information, visit: http://www.AllInSchool.org. The global initiative calls for a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 2, 2015
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NOISEY PRESENTS PART SEVEN OF NOISEY ATLANTA Noisey, VICE’s music channel, today presents Part Seven of Noisey Atlanta, an all-access pass into the complex and thriving Atlanta rap scene. In this episode, Thomas enters iLoveMakonnen’s strange world, which is driven by peace, love, and mushrooms. Over the last year Makonnen has risen to the forefront…
NEW SINGLE BY THE KAHLESS CLONE
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An Endless Loop, the debut EP from Chicago Instrumental Dark Music Band THE KAHLESS CLONE will be released on March 17. Featuring NOVEMBERS DOOM guitarist Vito Marchese, the EP is a gripping musical journey that forges the vibe of dark metal with the sonic landscape and emotional buildups of post-rock. New track “I Can Feel…
SHAUN FRANK “MIND MADE UP”
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After starting 2015 off with two releases that skyrocketed up Beatport’s charts, Canadian producer Shaun Frank returns to Dim Mak with his melodic future house record “Mind Made Up” that’s already garnered support from DJs as diverse as Oliver Heldens, Nicky Romero and 3LAU. Pairing swooning vocals and a vigorous, pumping bassline with mesmerizing piano…
THE BEST DEBT CONSOLIDATION METHOD TO GET OUT OF DEBT FAST
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Debt consolidation allows debtors to restructure their finances and get their cash flow back in order. Sources of funding include debt consolidation loans from debt relief companies, personal (unsecured loans), secured loans, credit card loans and other types of loans. However, the best debt consolidation loan that you can get is a home equity loan.…
Noah Archangel – Thru the Looking Glass
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Thru the Looking Glass uses a wide variety of samples to offer a reflection of sorts on religion. Heavy dollops of discussions from the movie “Dogma” are used as are nostalgic sweet tidbits from sounds of long ago. Such things help to make it a unique involved listen. Noah Archangel lets the songs feed off…
Wolf Pakk – Swerve
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Wolf Pakk’s “Swerve” is simply stunning. Every sound is immaculate and perfectly produced. Punchlines and jokes abound within the song. At times there are so many and they move so quickly that it is impossible to pick up on them with the first listen. Upon multiple listens the cleverness of the piece begins to fully…
ISABEL ROSE “NEVER SATISFIED”
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Dressing up in iconic outfits that recall the eye-grabbing, ‘shock and awe’ garb worn over the years by Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Bjork and others, Rose pokes fun at celebrity fashion obsession in her new video for ‘Never Satisfied’. It’s a witty, biting (and subtly sympathetic) view of the pressure female celebrities are under when they…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2015
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WORDSMITH “TALKING TO THE MOST HIGH” “Talking to the Most High” is another lively and motivating record where Wordsmith explores his desire to ascend to the heights of greatness and how he finds his motivation through his own faith and action. Working hard and keeping a positive attitude in the face of adversity is key…
KAT VINTER RELEASES “SOONER OR LATER” VIDEO
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Kat Vinter is set to release her debut EP Islands late April via Culvert Music. The EP showcases Kat’s lush vocals combined with brooding, beat driven pop music. The result is a haunting soundscape with moments of darkness and light, beauty and tension. Alongside local German beat master Hannes Buscher and Norwegian poet Laila Samuels,…
DEAD SARA VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “MONA LISA”
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Los Angeles based four-piece rock band Dead Sara will release their highly anticipated new album “Pleasure To Meet You” on Tuesday, March 31st via Pocket Kid Records in North America. “Pleasure To Meet You” is available now to pre-order on iTunes here. This powerful female-fronted quartet is lead by the enigmatic chief vocalist Emily Armstrong…
SAMO SOUND BOY “BABY DON’T STOP” VIDEO
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Nearly unprecedented for an album rooted in club culture, Begging Please is an honest and unguarded story about love, relatable to many, but a singular achievement in its unique delivery and detail. Written and recorded in Los Angeles CA and citing Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear as a key influence, Samo uses his own distinct…
SKRILLEX & DIPLO PRESENT “JACK Ü”
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Skrillex & Diplo shook the music world in 2014 with the announcement of their collaborative Jack Ü project and a monumental co-headline show at the legendary Madison Square Garden on New Years Eve. They first teased new music with their single “Take Ü There”, featuring vocals from explosive popstar Kiesza and a timely remix of…
BOYS VS GIRLS IN MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Music lovers – a short meditation for you today. Boy’s Club vs. Girl’s Club. It’s a universal competition. One that’s been going on forever and will keep continuing forever. But, just because you know about it, and just because it’s not highlighted all of the time, doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good idea to…
ONPLANETZU NEW ALBUM + “FYAH FOR YOU” VIDEO
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Cross genre electronic dance music band OnPlanetZu recently announced the launch of their latest album “Adventures of Yo Mama” to quick critical praise. Combining elements of dub step, hip hop, reggae and high energy electronica, OnPlanetZu’s spirit and energy are infectious and all signs are pointing towards this as being very likely to be their…
ASHLINN GRAY DEBUT SINGLE “BATTLESHIPS”
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Battleships is the first single from the Johannesburg based songstress, an up-tempo pop number with a background story to inspire. She explains, “I wrote this song when I was a month or so into homeschooling myself for the first time, contemplating if it was worth giving up being with my friends every day. The little…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2015
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MS MARVELOUS “BODYWORK” Theodora “Ms Marvelous” Johnson was born July 21st in the south side of Arlington, Virginia. While growing up there, she notes her brother, local band member and R&B singer, Allen “Foots” Shorter as her main influence when it came to the arrangement of music. Other influences in music include Queen Latifah, MC…
SOFIA KOURTESIS “FRESIA”
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First up off the EP there’s “Timbre,” a culmination of tightly sequenced synth and skittish rhythms that create an ethereal soundscape whose easy listening is nothing short of enchanting. Her production sensibility continues to shine on ‘Killa,’ a moody stand-out track that channels a much deeper meaning for Kourtesis. “’Killa,’ is about my grandma’s death,”…
WULF “WAVES”
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London three-piece indie rock band WULF release their debut EP ‘Lairs’ on March 9th through BMG Chrysalis. Lead single and title track ‘Lairs’ will be released 8th March. Theirs is an emotive, confessional style of songwriting, rooted in the blues, in gospel and soul. Sonic references include Black Keys, White Stripes, James Vincent McMorrow, Cold…
Antone – V2.5
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V2.5 is what goes bump in the night. Antone’s tracks positively bounce with energy. Elastic grooves define the album. Melodies are infectious. Pieces of it are reminiscent of early Warp Records, particularly pioneers like LFO. For Antone’s work is that concise. Here Antone further refines his approach using a remarkably large palette of sound and…
