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…
FABLE CRY “FANCY DANCING” VIDEO
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Theatrical scamp rock group Fable Cry releases the track/video “Fancy Dancing” from their forthcoming sophomore release, due out this summer. “If it’s originality you want, you can count on them to be there with bells on. Delivering a raucous live experience, it’s no wonder Fable Cry is gaining the affection and attention of a growing…
ELLIOTT MAGINOT “YOUNG/OLD” VIDEO
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Elliot Maginot presents a new music video for Young/Old, a track off his debut album Young/Old/Everything.In.Between. available February 10th via Montreal label, Indica Records (Half Moon Run & Phantogram). The music video for Young/Old features a personal touch premised to take the lyrics to life in a visual setting. It depicts the story of a…
Ralph Burg – Time to Sing
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Ralph Burg’s “Time to Sing” is pure bliss. With a dreamy sample that weaves in and out of perception the song takes on a laid-back vibe. This is nicely matched by Ralph Burg’s flow. Lyrically the song focuses on growing up with others. A lot of life’s many paths rests upon the past and the…
The Sweet Lips – From out of Nowhere
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It’s easy to know how to categorize a band like The Sweet Lips. This Aussies 3 member band just released “Out of Nowhere.” This band seems to deliver an uncharacteristic fusion of hard, thrashy guitars and unique songwriting techniques, with a limber rhythm section that keeps the music loose yet powerful. Band members: Daxton Monaghan…
ON THE ROAD WITH THE TRAVELIN’ MAN, TOM RHODES
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This travelin’ man known as Tom Rhodes has been singing in smoky bars for 15 years and has played all over the United States and Europe. This is one hard-working musician who has put in the time and delivers the goods through his real genuine & honest approach to “American Music”. Tom’s musical style holds…
HOT SINCE 82 RELEASE 2 VIDEOS
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Fresh off his Knee Deep in Sound compilation comes a couplet of mesmerizing music videos from Hot Since 82. Directed by Glaswegian director Ciaran Lyons, “Restless” and “The Core” together tell the story of a couple mysteriously pulled together through their dreams. The key performers are contemporary dancers Jen Farmer and Rob Heaslip, who due…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 29, 2015
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CURRENT SWELL ADDS HEADLINING DATES TO NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Canada’s Current Swell are excited to announce U.S. headlining dates this winter. The rock band, who are already set for a spring tour with Cat Empire, will launch the solo leg on February 16th in the D.C area. The new dates will bring them to Pittsburgh,…
ELLIE GOULDING NEW VIDEO
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Multimillion selling recording artist Ellie Goulding unveils the official video for her new single, “Love Me Like You Do,” written for Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ hotly anticipated upcoming film FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and featured on the soundtrack. Produced by Max Martin, the new single is available now for digital download and for streaming…
SILVERTUNG UNLEASH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “NEVER TOO LATE”
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When Silvertung issued their kickass album, ‘Devil’s in the Details,’ in 2013, it spawned such standout tracks as “Coming Alive,” “Justify,” and “Déjà Vu.” But interestingly, one of its best tunes, “Never Too Late,” was never issued as a single. But now, this will finally change, as the song has been re-recorded with David Ivory…
Mark Gothard – Fly the Coop
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From Southern California comes Alternative Singer/Songwriter Mark Gothard who just released his latest 13 Track CD “Fly the Coop” in 2014. Many of you are already aware how fickle this industry is. Right from the start it might be easy to just categorize Gothard as some straight ahead old school folk-country-esque rocker toting a cowboy…
YOU’RE ABOUT TO EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE SLOTS GAME
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Slotomania by Playtika LTD is a free slots app that features over 55 different video slots games. Get ready for an immersive gaming experience. Play Slotomania and see what all the buzz is about! There are thousands of different mobile apps out there with a wide range of functions and themes. Some of the most…
MURACCO ENTERPRISES: WORDPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS LOW AS $30/MONTH
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We offer WordPress maintenance for clients who wish to protect the integrity of their website’s security. The monthly service fee provides you with the peace of mind that someone is monitoring, updating and backing up your site. WordPress hackers take advantage of vulnerabilities in outdated WordPress instances and exploit your hard work. With updates performed…
David Britt – Country Flow
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Dave Britt is a driven, passionate and charismatic singer-songwriter with a unique approach to his blend of folk, rock and pop. His country and Americana roots blend in with an uplifting modern songwriting sensibility; not unlike few. “Country Flow” on Spectra Records is a fine effort for this pop-country sort of blend hitting shelves mid-February…
Michael Tracy – Gonna’ Smile
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I’ve been listening to Michael Tracy for a few years now and I’ll tell you why, because he’s good, plain and simple. He really didn’t even know he had this all in him, not too long ago, and that helps all the more as an interesting back story to this Seattle native’s life, who now…
Jumpship Astronaut – Humans
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Jumpship Astronaut’s “Humans” embodies the perfect mixture of rock and dance. Strong-willed the songs blast forward with great energy. Elements of their work are reminiscent of much of DFA’s immense catalog in particular the hyperactive work of Holy Ghost! Synthesizers sparkle with catchy melodies. Able to embrace their pop sensibilities these are pieces that display…
EX HEX VIDEO “DON’T WANNA LOSE”
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After having Rips pop up in countless end of year lists, and wrapping up southeast US tour dates with King Tuff, Ex Hex are ready for their first live assault on Europe. To celebrate the start of the tour, NME premiered a new video for Rips opener “Don’t Wanna Lose” yesterday. Directed by Lara Jean…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 26, 2015
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DYING SCENE RECORDS SIGNS WESTERN SETTINGS + “REVHEAD” DYING SCENE RECORDS has announced the signing of San Diego punk act WESTERN SETTINGS and will be releasing the band’s debut full-length “Yes It Is” on February 17th. Punk rock has long since embraced the emotional assurance of bands like Jawbreaker and the Replacements, to the point…
BULLYING CONTINUES TO HAVE DEVASTATING IMPACT ON YOUNG PEOPLE
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TV Personality Says It’s Time We All Say, ‘No More!’ New laws, media attention and public awareness campaigns have placed a greater emphasis on bullying in recent years than perhaps ever in the nation’s history. Yet bullying remains a stubborn problem with far-reaching effects. More than one in four students, 27.8 percent, report being bullied…
Df3 – “Tell Me”
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Df3’s “Tell Me” embodies dance pop at its most optimistic. Akin to Röyksopp at his most ebullient the piece absolutely bubbles with well-crafted hooks and satisfying pieces. Singing through a series of filters the song tries to capture the emotion that transmits over such long distances. Clearly this is reflected in the song’s sound which…
Piqued Jacks – Climb Like Ivy Does
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Piqued Jacks “Climb Like Ivy Does” is full of heart. Songs are full of Byzantine twists and turns. The sound is a rich tapestry merging elements of psychedelic, dream pop, classical, and even elements of post-rock. Vocals rip through the distortion to make themselves heard. Lots of textures are thrown together with a nice balance…
Privet Earth
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Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and raised in Vologda, a small city of a few hundred miles from Moscow, Ivan Smirnov was heavily influenced by American/British rock scene and started writing his own musical material in English at the age of 8. While studying classical piano for five years, Ivan also picked up interest in…
