Hailing all the way from Scandinavia Eternal death are the anti-pop stars that have forged their own version of Sweden’s electro pop that is full of grit, death and sparkling pop melodies. Consisting of, singer-songwriter Elin Berlin who critics have been calling ‘a hazy, 21 year old Dolly Parton’ and producer and songwriter Johan Angergard.…
THE MOWGLI’S RELEASE NEW SINGLE “I’M GOOD”
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THE MOWGLI’S have released their new single “I’m Good” on iTunes and all digital retailers today – listen HERE! With its sunny, infectious melody and anthemic chorus, “I’m Good” uplifts and enchants. Now, fans who pre-order THE MOWGLI’S sophomore album Kids In Love will receive an immediate download of “I’m Good” and previously released “Though…
MICHAEL FEUERSTACK “THE DEVIL”
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Singer and songwriter, gentleman and liar, gadfly and firefly and fall guy, indispensable, Michael Feuerstack is a man who lives and makes music in Montreal. Long one of the Canadian scene’s most revered songwriters, across almost 25 years, working under his own name and the past alias Snailhouse, Feuerstack has built an underground canon of…
WHAT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEED TO KNOW ABOUT ON THE JOB INJURY
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Construction workers work hard, and oftentimes on the job injury can come with the territory. Employers must be held accountable and protect their workers, but sometimes injuries can be vague and it can be hard to decide who is at fault. As a construction worker, you need to understand your rights, be sure to protect…
Oshy feat. Ron Browz – Whatz Up
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“Whatz Up” is RNB down to an absolute science. Everything syncs up perfectly: from the crystal-clear production to the smooth vocals. Rhythms are infectious the melodies glistening and overall there is a true sense of comfort within the track. The bass hits in all the right ways helping to solidify the track’s slow-moving groove. By…
ENJOY ANOTHER WEEKEND OF FUN IN THE SUN WITH T IN THE PARK TICKETS
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Festival season is rapidly approaching, and 2015 looks set to be another stunning summer of live music for festival goers up and down the country. Those looking to catch all the latest and best acts in the game, as well as a few legendary groups, should look to get their tickets early, as more and…
Mutts – Fuel Yer Delusion Vol. 4
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“Fuel Yer Delusion vol. 4” is the new album from Chicago-Based self-described Grounge band, The Mutts. Opening the album is “America’s Next Top Something, Pt. 1” which clearly represents a blend of gunge and lounge in which the Mutts live up to the expectation set by their mashup conceit. It’s a fun listen, though may…
JIM CAMACHO “OPHELIA”
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Miami based singer/songwriter Jim Camacho rerecorded a song from his critically acclaimed 2004 release Stalker Songs and released it today. “Ophelia” is now available as a free mp3 download on www.JimCamacho.com and can be streamed from the artist’s Soundcloud page. The video for the track, shot during the recording by Jordan Welch and edited by…
DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR RESTAURANTS: HARDWARE VS SOFTWARE
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It is an eternal battle to decide what is more important: digital signage hardware or the software and by extension content? Dangers of considering hardware sans software You will find that in majority of the places where digital signage has been or is awaiting installation, end-users are more interested in the hardware: selecting and installing…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2015
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TORY LANEZ VIDEO “PRICELESS” Tory Lanez has just released his video for “Priceless” from his breakout mixtape, “Lost Cause”, and prepares to embark on the second leg of his national tour. The video depicts Tory in his hometown of Toronto where he is a clothing boutique owner dealing with hagglers and cuts to scenes of…
SPOOK THE HORSES NEW ALBUM POSTED
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Fans of hypnotic and multi-faceted atmospheric metal can experience the entire Rainmaker album from Wellington, New Zealand’s dynamic outfit, SPOOK THE HORSES, as they triumphantly and independently release their immersive second LP to the masses today. Engulfing over forty-six minutes, SPOOK THE HORSES’ undulating post-hardcore and atmospheric metal shifts effortlessly between lacerating and sublime elements…
TOTO DEBUT NEW SINGLE ‘ORPHAN’
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Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20 release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on March 24. The album will hit retail globally, with specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow. The first single from TOTO XIV “Orphan” is…
ANCHOR VIDEO “SURVIVE”
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Anchor returns in april 2015 with their third album Distance & Devotion. The album holds 11 tracks built out of frustration, personal struggle, firm convictions and deeply rooted ethics. The band have forged a hard and heavy rock album in Distance & Devotion. Adding more melodys and better arrangment to their already energy filled songs…
HOW A DIGITAL MARKETING SEO COMPANY CAN HELP BRING A PARADIGM SHIFT IN ONLINE MARKETING
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For a long time, online marketers have done things the same way over and over when trying to create web presence for their clients’ websites. Unfortunately, over the recent past, we have seen an enhanced campaign by the leading search engines as they try to improve their search algorithms so as to give their users…
32 Below – Every Little Thing About You
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It seems to me that this set feels a little desperate. It moves from one cliché and generic pop sound to another. When it works best is when it stretches a bit beyond that. Too much like by-the-numbers pop, the first song (“You, Me, and the Whiskey”) doesn’t work well. That is, except for the…
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT: THE JACKSON HOLE WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
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The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is one of the world’s great conservation gatherings and a showcase for amazing documentaries about wildlife, ecosystems, and the fight to save both. It’s held every other September at various locations around the valley, including the Jackson Lake Lodge, the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, and area theaters.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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XAVIER RUDD & THE UNITED NATIONS ANNOUNCE N. AMERICAN TOUR + “COME PEOPLE” In the past, Xavier Rudd’s onstage one-man-band setup included a half-dozen guitar choices, three didgeridoos and various styles of native drum. Starting April 30, Rudd will endeavor on the next adventure of an already extensive musical career…as frontman to Xavier Rudd &…
STOLI GETS DOWN WITH PRIZM EDM WITH 3 CHAPS FROM LONDON
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Hello there to all, today is a great day! I would like to congratulate the New England Patriots on an awesome Super Bowl win, you guys are an inspiration! Now what is going on in music today?! Rolling Stone and Google Play announced a collaboration to bring years of iconic stories to the digital world…
USE CLOUD BACKUP ROBOT TO BACK UP YOUR STUDENT WORK AND SO MUCH MORE
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As a student, you always have to operate on a budget. You will have lots of documentation that you need to go through on a daily basis and the cost of printing and photocopying can begin to add up and cause you unnecessary stress. Group work is unavoidable as sometimes your project papers rely on…
Doug McCurry and the Verticals
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Musical energy and the exchange between audience and a song or band can be such a crucial lifeblood for a composer gathered in the name of fulfilling exhilarating music for music fans. Some of this applies to Trippy Alternative Folk based music and Alternative Rock of the 90’s. It may not be for everyone but…
JIMMY RAE CHATS IT UP WITH ANGELICA JONI: A POP STAR IN THE MAKING
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Angelica Joni is an up-and-coming Pop sensation with a hot new single out titled “Weightless” that is beyond radio-friendly and not to mention a slammin’ video to go along with it. According to Joni, “Weightless” is the best song she has ever written thus far and there is a lot of buzz surrounding it. Besides…
DEBORAH COX RELEASES NEW SINGLE “KINDA MISS YOU” WORLDWIDE
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Deborah Cox releases her new single “Kinda Miss You” today on iTunes. The single was produced by The Rascals and co–produced by Jessica Karpov, and is a powerful anthem that’s soulful, upbeat and makes you want to dance and shout the lyrics from, well, anywhere. The single will be featured on the…
VILLAGERS VIDEO “COURAGE”
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Darling Arithmetic is the third album from Villagers, set for release on April 14th in the United States. The follow-up to Conor O’Brien’s debut, Becoming a Jackal, and its successor, Awayland – both hugely acclaimed and each nominated for Britain’s Mercury Prize – is a breathtakingly beautiful, intimate album entirely about love and relationships. Darling…
ELSTOW “EVIL DREAMS” SINGLE
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Elstow started turning heads in 2012 when they played Sydney’s Peats Ridge Festival on the back of a few rough demos. Completely unknown in the Sydney scene, Jared Shaw and Chel Browne borrowed the name of the building they lived in and quickly expanded to five members. Their sound encompasses the psychedelic folk and pop…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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RYAN LINK “UNDER THE RUG” The Musebox today announced that New York City renaissance man Ryan Link will release his first single, “Under the Rug,” in advance of the March 3 premiere of his debut EP, Reverberations. Born in San Francisco and raised in the suburbs of Seattle, Link has developed a reputation as a…
TRESPASSERS LYRIC VIDEO “DEAD END”
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Syracuse, NY’s Trespassers have unveiled a new lyric video for a new track (“Dead End”) off their forthcoming EP, titled ‘Rival Glass’, out February 24 via Spartan Records. The start of a new year comes with a new set of goals. Determination breeds new ambitions and the past is left securely in the rear view…
SARANTOS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CLOSE YOUR EYES”
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Sarantos is in full swing in 2015 with a sophomore album. This new age song has continued resonating strongly with Christian, church, spa, mediation and relaxation venues throughout the world. It’s sensory appeal leaves much to be desired. Close your eyes and feel Sarantos powerful vocal reverb literally vibrate one’s entire body as fans become…
Sarantos – Close Your Eyes
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“Close Your Eyes” is a gentle lullaby perfect for late-night listening after a difficult day. Tempos are considerably slowed down from his previous works. Reassuring in tone and reassuring lyrically the song becomes a mantra for those suffering from long endless days. His voice serves as the focal point for the piece. Extended into a…
Automatik Eden
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Composer, David Crocco (vocals, guitar, bass, drums) and fellow singer, songwriter and guitarist, Cela Scott of Automatik Eden are making all kinds of noise of the sensational audio variety. David’s post-production engineering skills have been in demand for a while now, having worked with a plethora of contemporary music icons, in various genres. Performers include…
Going to the Sun – Going to the Sun
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For the most part this is quite a strong album. I love a lot of the arrangements here. There is a lot of soul and emotion built into it. At times it does wander towards the generic pop end of the spectrum, though. Imagine mixing the Beatles with Fun (the group, not the experience). That’s…
Robert J. Hunter
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Robert J. Hunter delivers a high energy, gruff, performance of dirty blues. RJH’s debut single, “Demons” is out now and has reached number one in the UK iTunes Blues Chart. His debut album, “Songs for the Weary” is out 10th February 2015. Heavily influenced by Peter Green, Tom Waits and The Doors to name a…
Joe Ness – Ellipsis
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Joe Ness has gone through a few name changes so some might know him as Jo Payso, Amillio Jones, and now Joe Ness. You cannot disprove raw talent and he will not be denied. He was born in Brooklyn and grew up between there and Queens. he started rapping at the age of 12 and…
Swirl – Swirl
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Swirl has an incredibly loud brash sound, the kind of sound plenty of bands promise but few deliver. A rare beast indeed Swirl demands to be played at the absolute maximum volume. They do not let up: their energy persists from the first second to the final moment of the collection. For their sound is…
Julie Diano – Who Do You Think I Am
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“Who Do You Think I Am” is a lovely song that displays the best of pop’s universal appeal. Julie Diano’s voice is quite affectionate. Accompanying her is a pianist who sounds completely attuned to her lyrical nuances. Everything feels balanced within the particular piece. Kept tasteful the piece is stripped down to the absolute essentials.…
Joseph Pagano – Graveyard of Dreams
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Joseph Pagano’s “Graveyard of Dreams” taps into the best of Americana. With a classic rock sound the songs display the true virtue of earnestness. Throughout the album Joseph Pagano comes across as a caring, empathetic soul. Lyrics reflect this as well as he express joy at seeing people treat each other with kindness. For it…
Kevin Durr – Songbird
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While it is true many feel the music industry is in disarray, it’s always a breath of fresh air to hear a new band or artist that’s not afraid to take chances with their musical expression. With Chicago based Kevin Durr’s latest musical offering “Songbird” it’s clear to me he has surpassed what many consider…
F.Y.I. VIDEO “GATEKEEPER”
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F.Y.I. releases his visual for Gatekeeper. The track is produced by Iz Avila of the Grammy Award winning superproducer duo, The Avila Brothers. This banger is featured on his latest project, “Yo! The Places You’ll Go” which features a guest verse from Ab-Soul. Gatekeeper definitely keeps you watching and breaks out of the formulaic run…
SOPHIE AND THE BOM BOM’S RELEASE ‘POWER’
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Bright and bold, SOPHIE AND THE BOM BOM’S has arrived and releases ‘Power ‘on February 23. ‘Power’ is an upbeat pop anthem that delivers an incredible vocal and an empowering infectious sing-a-long hook. Sophie Stern says, ‘Power and money is a constant struggle in our lives and in the world as a whole. It’s a…
LYDIA SCHUBERT “JESSE”
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Lydia Schubert was born in Perth during the eighties or nineties; depending on what mood she’s in and credits her musical prowess with a desire to tell stories. She is a mythologist and puts herself in the first person of the song. “But that doesn’t mean the songs are about me.” – Lydia It is…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 30, 2015
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS NEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 3RD Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release their second album entitled Chasing Yesterday on March 3rd via Sour Mash Records. The album will be available on CD, Deluxe CD, vinyl, and digitally and can be pre-ordered on Noel’s website, iTunes, and Amazon. Chasing Yesterday marks…
