UK based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Fictonian has today revealed his second track ‘Double Negative’, and its gorgeous video accompaniment. Once again, Fictonian has given us all another slice of elegantly written and executed acoustic-based alternative pop. The accompanying video was animated and directed by Annie Kruntcheva, a flip-book animation artist whose previous work has seen a lot…
FOR THE EARS: HOW TO BECOME A MASTER MUSICIAN
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Music is a vast field of study, and many musicians struggle to figure out how to advance the way they would like. Whether in knowledge or performance, musical development is a skill that continues no matter where your career takes you, and there are various ways to master it. Learn from Those You Admire One…
Leonino, Naked Tunes
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Leonino makes perfect pop music, pop music with true soul. “Naked Tunes” are light lovely pieces stripped of unnecessary excess to get to the heart of the matter. Lyrics reveal a keen awareness of storytelling as each song unfurls to reveal adept skill at observation. Alongside the detailed narratives are catchy warm melodies that adorn…
Ken Dahl, “Casper”
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Ken Dahl’s “Casper” has a brilliant concept with pitch-perfect execution. With a focus on the nastiness of anonymous online bloggers the track moves forward thanks to the help of an incredibly infectious beat. Everything about the track indicates a keen sense of awareness about the double-standards that anonymity brings online. For anonymity allows people to…
Alice Sungurov, Broke My Heart
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“Broke My Heart” is a lush piece of pop. Alice Sungurov’s voice serves as the focal point for the entire track. With a relaxed easy groove the song reflects upon the oftentimes confusing aspects of being in a relationship and the heartbreak that comes with the end of a relationship. No breakup is easy. Here…
Random Dander, Second Cuming EP
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Random Dander sound truly completely out of their minds on the “Second Cuming EP” and this is a very good thing indeed. Throughout the collection they appear to be possessed by a boundless energy. Hence the songs have a strong physical quality to them as every song appears to be dripping with sweat. Incredibly catchy…
Tyler Gilbert, Okay Murphy
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Tyler Gilbert’s “Okay Murphy” is a well-balanced blend of electric and acoustic rock. His distinctive voice and vision help bring together a diverse range of approaches, from the celebratory to the tragic. “Okay Murphy” takes its many elements to create a beautiful, oftentimes tragic sound. Tyler Gilbert ” Ok, Murphy” EP https://soundcloud.com/tyler-4-2 Kicking off with…
RxGF, Any Other Way
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RxGF’s “Any Other Way” is what dark wave should be. The edge in the arrangements is nicely complemented by Angeline Schaaf’s powerful emotive voice. Alongside this the music itself benefits from the extensive subtle use of samples which give the overall sound a greyish foreboding atmosphere. For the more decipherable samples the overall effect is…
Deborah Henriksson, Traces
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Traces is an eclectic yet unique musical offering from Swedish vocalist Deborah Henriksson. Henriksson has released 4 albums thus far and clearly an established and experienced vocalist. I’ve been to Europe, and for someone like me no doubt inspiration comes from daily emotive impressions including a bumper-sticker, scribbles on a wall, signs of various purpose…
DARWIN AWARDS: PRANKS WHICH REALLY WEREN’T WORTH THE EFFORT
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Teens and “adults” alike come up with prank ideas that often sounded good at the time. Armed with props and a video camera, these wannabe pranksters carry out pranks intended to capture the interest of people cruising YouTube or other entertainment areas of the internet. Unfortunately these pranks turned out to be more for our…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 23, 2014
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CHECK OUT T.I.’S NEW VIDEO FOR “KING” Watch T.I.’s new video for “King” from his newly released Paperwork album HERE! Considered one of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2014, T.I. has described his first Columbia release as ‘of a stellar nature,’ and a golden opportunity to apply all of his diverse strengths to his…
FLUENT IN GREY “LOST” VIDEO
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Fluent in Grey came to life in 2014 when singer-songwriter Anna Marcella joined forces with producer/guitarist Simon Langford to create a new project that captures an alternative feel mixed in with elements of electronic and indie pop. The combination of Anna’s catchy melodies and soft vocal, paired with Simon’s edgy and ambient production, creates a…
TOMMY BOY PRESENTS PANTS VELOUR
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If you haven’t heard of rising hip-hop band Pants Velour, get familiar. The dynamic New York City-based 8-piece officially released new single “All In” from their anticipated sophomore album due out spring 2015. “All In” is now available at iTunes and all digital providers. Pants Velour will also perform tonight for Tommy Boy’s Official 2014…
RUSSO SINGLE “SOMETHING ELSE”
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From the tender age of seven RUSSO has had a passion for music. Since her dreamy beginnings singing Brigitte Bardot and Edith Piaf in burlesque bars around Sydney, RUSSO has travelled far and wide, collaborating with hip-hop producers and supporting acts such as ‘Dune and Kira Puru and the Bruise’. Having performed at various venues…
THE HOUSE UNITED FREE MP3 “BULLETT”
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Spreading like a wildfire in the heart of the music industry is pop/punk-alt rock outfit The House United. Featuring the exceptional talents of 16-year old singer/songwriter/keyboardist Carmel Paradise Buckingham, Brandon Adams on guitar, Joe Gregory on bass and Austin Arnold on drums, The House United molds a fresh progressive sound derived from a diversity of…
Mark Claytor, Uprising
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Ok, all you shredders out there this new CD by Mark Claytor is custom made specifically for you. Claytor is from Kansas and is ripping it up on his latest release, Uprising and showing the world how it is done. Listen – http://markclaytor.bandcamp.com/ It is a full instrumental from beginning to end and each song…
Dwayna Litz, “I’m the Girl I Used to Know Again”
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New York based singer/songwriter Dwayna Litz just released her latest work entitled “I;m the Girl I Used to Know Again”. This latest CD from Dwayna Litz “I’m the Girl I Used to Know Again” is refreshing. It has original songs reminiscent of the country/rock/bluegrass LA-Sound-of-the-70s with songs written similar to the style of early Linda…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 22, 2014
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WIZ KHALIFA UNVEILS HIS FIRST-EVER INTERACTIVE VIDEO Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa has released the world premiere of his groundbreaking new video, “Stayin Out All Night.” The clip – which marks the latest single/video from Wiz’ chart-topping new album, “BLACC HOLLYWOOD” – debuted this morning exclusively via: http://www.stayinoutallnight.com STEVE RYAN ‘LIFE DESTINY’ AUDIO BOOK VIDEO…
JES NEW SINGLE “SKY STAND STILL”
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JES has just launched her epic single, “Sky Stand Still,” from the much talked about film, The Principle, which debuts on October 24. The Principle brings to light astonishing results from recent large-scale surveys of our universe-surveys that disclose unexpected evidence of a preferred direction in the cosmos, aligned with our supposedly insignificant Earth! The…
MINI MANSIONS UNVEIL FIRST SINGLE “DEATH IS A GIRL”
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Mini Mansions’ forthcoming new album, The Great Pretenders, is due in early 2015 on T Bone Burnett’s Electromagnectic Recordings, via Capitol Records in the U.S. and Fiction Records in the UK, while the first single, “Death Is A Girl,” was released today. The introductory fast-paced track embraces dreamy psychedelic pop as much as 80’s new…
NEW LYRIC VIDEO BY BLUE EYED CHRIST
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Industrial Electronic Rock Artist Blue Eyed Christ have released the lyric video for their cover of the Gary Glitter, and later Joan Jett, hit “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)”, off of their upcoming album, A Rush and a Thrill, out November 4, 2014. “I’ve always been a big fan of Joan Jett. I…
LAYNE SINGLE “WARRIOR”
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The MuseBox today announced that Los Angeles songstress LAYNE will release her new EP Warrior on January 2nd. Raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota, singer/songwriter LAYNE is a young, restless spirit intent on discovering new geographic, as well as sonic, territories. This spring she released her second EP, Mind Games, on the heels…
VALISE POST “CHARLIE GRAY”
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Dallas, TX’s Valise is pleased to announce Young Bloomer, their debut full-length available February 24, 2015. The collection of eleven songs is the collaborative process of over eighteen weeks recording at The Vanguard Room in Lakeland, FL with Matt Wilbur. To celebrate the release, Valise is sharing the first single, “Charlie Gray” for free download.…
SHUV TO DELIVER RING FORWARD SONGS & TONES
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Since the introduction of the cell phone, the choice of ringtone has always been in the hands of the person being called – until today. Now, with the release of Shuv, developed by Pink Stone LLC and Appetizer Mobile, callers can choose the “ring forward tone” that the recipient will hear. The patented Ring ForwardTM…
ERLAND, On Our Side
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ERLAND takes the best of folk and makes it better. On Our Side is an easy-to-love warm collection. Respectful of the past while trying something new the songs are positively lush. At times reminiscent of the meticulous work of Fleet Foxes the songs shine. Lyrically the songs focus on relationships, how difficult they can sometimes…
EXOTIC NECKLINES FOR PUNJABI SUITS
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The neckline of a salwar or Punjabi suit can make or break the outfit. There are different necklines that one can create for a salwar suit and it all depends on certain important factors like body type, fabric, design, etc. So having the right neckline for your salwar suit is as important as how to…
SUBURBAN INDIE MUSICIAN MOMS PLOT TO WALK THE RED CARPET @ GRAMMY & HMMA AWARDS
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Do you have to be 19 and able to twerk in a bikini to receive recognition as a female musician these days? Solveig Whittle and Elizabeth Butler are proof that you don’t. These two indie female songwriter-musicians from Seattle, Washington and Houston, Texas, were notified recently that they both have songs and albums up For…
The Tiger Club, Mephisto Island
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The Tiger Club’s “Mephisto Island” is incredibly cool, Bossa Nova 60s revival cool. Listening to it is an absolute joy. With a joyful take on lounge the songs have perfect arrangements, the kinds of things that Joao Gilberto would have been proud to call his own. By updating the sounds it is a modern take…
TOM GUERRA “ALL OF THE ABOVE”
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Tom Guerra, from Hartford Connecticut, has been around since the late 70’s writing songs and playing his guitar with a variety of blues, rock n roll and R & B bands. Over the years, Guerra has recorded or played with Rick Derringer, The Dirty Bones Blues Band’, Max Weinberg, Mark Nomad, Sticky Fingers (for which…
NOISE4GOOD EMPOWERING MUSICIANS AND THEIR FANS
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Noise4Good empowers musicians and their fans to make an impact. Noise4Good is the first crowd-funding platform that connects musicians and fans with a philanthropic mission. Charities can now interact with musicians and their fan bases to raise funds and engage with donors turning any social cause into a musical experience. Beginning November 27, artists and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 21, 2014
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ETNIK “UNCLASSIFIED” VIDEO Etnik’s latest EP, Unclassified, is out today via OWSLA / Bitclap. This EP dives into the unexplored side of techno, including a collaboration with rapper Mykki Blanco on the title track. Watch the official video for “Unclassified” below. KHARY DURGAN NEW VIDEO “THE GIVING TREE” Khary Durgans returns today with his new…
STOLI LOVES THE FLETCHERS MUSIC CUZ IT’S SO JERSEY
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Hello there to all. I hope all are well today and things are going your way. Great article in the WSJ this weekend about Neil Young and his Pono player. Pono is a proposed music download-service and dedicated music player focusing on “high-quality” recorded audio. I think that is so ambitious and shows us that…
Matt Hannah, Let the Lonely Fade (Gammie Records)
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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 Minneapolis based Matt Hannah’s latest musical offering “Let the Lonely Fade” it’s clear to me he has surpassed…
SOUNDCLOUD PLAYS AND FOLLOWERS: THE BEST WAY TO EXPOSE YOUR MUSIC TALENT
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Almost everything, ranging from products and services to people requires marketing in order to reach the targeted crowd. There were days when people marketed just through newspapers, pamphlets and flyers. Nowadays, it is very simple to market a talent, product or a service easily without investing a lot as compared to other methods. Social media…
2Four & DJ Majestic, Intergalactic
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2Four & DJ Majestic offer up a bombastic collection on “Intergalactic”. Incredibly loud it is pure party music. The music virtually demands to be put on full blast. Adhering to a strong pop template the songs clock in around the three minute mark. Vocals are shouted. Extremely energetic the songs virtually burst at the seams,…
68-75: A NEW BREED OF ROCK & ROLL OUT TO CHANGE THE WORLD!
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68-75 is singer Suzanne Sledge and guitarist Andrew Cylar. Their raw rock sound mixed with Suzanne’s all out gutsy soulful southern edge creates a powerful style of rock. The band formed in 2011 and released their first EP in 2012. In 2014 they released a new full length CD “Stay On The Ride”. Their sound…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 20, 2014
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KRISTOFFER RAGNSTAM AND THE HARBOUR HEADS NEW ALBUM OCTOBER 21 Acclaimed producer and artist Kristoffer Ragnstam has reunited with band, The Harbour Heads, for the release of their highly anticipated American debut album Skyscrapers with Seagulls set to release via INgrooves on October 21st. After rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone (Europe), and…
PURMAMARCA VIDEO “DON’T NEED YOUR LOVE”
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Purmamarca is basement dwelling indie psych pop that borrows from rock, classical, and ambient aesthetics. PORTALS likens it to “headlights hitting fog in slow motion” with layers of songs that “unfurl on the spine of a grappling guitar and a romantic piano”. Their debut record, Summer Air // Night, was recorded in bedrooms, kitchens, and…
MORITAT NEW SINGLE “VISITS”
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Moritat has been together since forming in Chicago in 2008, and High Plus Tight is their follow-up to their 2012 debut album, Clill Blanzin. The EP has a pretty crazy back story too… most of the songs were written between 2008-2009, but the home they all shared was burglarized when they were nearing completion. All…
FALL OUT BOY RELEASE “CENTURIES” MUSIC VIDEO
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Multi-platinum selling band Fall Out Boy released the highly-anticipated music video for their single “Centuries” today, available now. Produced by Syndrome, the video’s surprise ending features a cameo by Rick Ross. “’I knew a man once who said, “Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.” – the gladiator. Getting…
