He has done it again, the award winning pop artist, Ronny Morris, has released his latest video, “I’ll Survive”. “I’ll Survive” is the third single to be released from Morris’s upcoming album, Sweet Silence. Morris’s music has been featured in award-winning films and major American TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Brothers Sisters and…
ALEX PRESTON NEW SINGLE “GRAVITY”
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Australian label boss and Electro House Maestro Alex Preston has teamed up with fellow Aussie Zannon on their minimalist, Electro House banger ‘Gravity’, out now on Preston Recordings! Producer, DJ and Label Boss, Alex Preston is the man behind the growing house music juggernaut that is Preston Recordings. With support from the likes of Paul…
VERONICA BALLESTRINI LIKES “COOKIES & CREAM” WHISKEY
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In conjunction with the release of her current single, “Cookies and Cream,” country recording artist Veronica Ballestrini has been named brand ambassador for Davy Crockett’s Cookies & Cream Whiskey. Based in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the distillery chose to partner with her as she continues her travels across the country visiting radio in support of her single.…
TYGA “ERRYDAY” OFF ‘THE GOLD ALBUM: 18TH DYNASTY’
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Here is a brand new exclusive World Premiere from Tyga called “Erryday” and the song is infectiously catchy. His highly anticipated new album, THE GOLD ALBUM: 18TH DYNASTY, drops on November 18th. Give this record a download right now. Tyga has been one of the most consistent artists musically always delivering hit after hit. DOWNLOAD…
STOLI HEADS OUT ON SUMMER VACATION WITH JUDE GWYNAIRE’S ‘SINGING ROCK LAKE’ ALBUM
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Hello there good people of this music loving earth, pleasure to see you all again. Did you all know that the Islamic militant group ISIS bans all music amongst many other things. No wonder they are so angry and violent. I also want to say that I pray that Ferguson, MO can restore peace &…
TOP MOVIES THAT CAN INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE ENGAGEMENT RING CHOICES
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Movies can be an excellent way to escape the everyday stressful life that you lead and immerse yourself in the lives of fictional characters spinning magic on the screen. Whether you are a Hollywood movie lover or swear by the vibrant and colourful Bollywood movie community, you will always find yourself laughing, smiling, raging and…
Ian & The Dream, California Cauliflower
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Ian & The Dream’s “California Cauliflower” sounds like summertime. Remarkably sunny the songs are full of optimism. The poppy nature of the songs is undeniable as they are full of wonderful hooks. Lyrically the songs have plenty of hope in them as they sync up perfect with lush instrumentation. With a true sense of playfulness…
INTERNATIONAL ACTS WIN BIG IN THE 13TH INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS FAN VOTE
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San Antonio’s Own Laura Marie Joins Al Farabi, Born Of Osiris, Hitarda, Melissa Ferrick, Pierre Bensusan, Sarkodie, Volodja Balzalorsky and Willie Nile Among The IMA Vox Pop Winners! The Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) today announced the results of The IMA 13 Vox Pop poll, the fan-determined component of the prestigious international program for independent…
Kristopher James, Movement 1
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Kristopher James conjures up wintery landscapes for “Movement 1”. There is warmth within these tracks of a house waiting to let someone in from the cold. His voice confirms this as the rest of the world appears to be kept at bay with a few basic instruments intended to bring great comfort. Outside of the…
STRONG BOND DRIVES THIS HARD ROCKING BAND
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It has been a while since we have seen bands mesh the way that Long Island rockers Black Dawn has. The “family like” connection the band has created is a testament to their eighteen year commitment. Since 1996 they have jammed in the studio and played to numbers of fans. The group was the “brainchild”…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 18, 2014
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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA DEBUTS THEIR ROCK OPERA Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will wrap up 2014 by performing their rock opera The Christmas Attic live for the first time in arenas across the nation on their Winter Tour 2014, beginning on November 13th. While 1998’s The Christmas Attic features one of the band’s most popular songs “Christmas Canon,”…
TANGINA STONE IN NYC + “COPS”
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Beautiful, emerging, singer-songwriter Tangina Stone has been chosen to perform for the grand reopening of AVEDA’s newly redesigned Columbus Circle location (10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019) this Saturday, August 23. Tangina will perform music from her forthcoming debut, “The Fall,” scheduled for release in September. Equally talented as a vocalist and…
MIDNIGHT CINEMA VIDEO “EDGE OF THE EARTH”
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Midnight Cinema is proud to announce the upcoming release of their debut album, LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE on August 26, 2014. The album is being heralded by a brand new video for their song, “Edge of the Earth,” which makes its debut today, August 15, 2014. “We wrote, recorded, and produced every note on the…
JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEY POST “BETAMAX”
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Celebrating two decades of defying genres and creating ceaselessly groundbreaking music, Tulsa-based Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is set to release Worker, their 26th album, on October 14 via Royal Potato Family. The 11-track effort marks the first studio recording from the current trio line-up featuring Brian Haas (keyboards, Moog bass), Chris Combs (guitar, lap steel),…
JIMMY RAE ALL SMILES WITH CARTHY
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Three brothers from Houston are living the dream of writing and recording music together. They say everything is BIGGER in Texas and so Chase, Drew & Seth certainly hope to make a HUGE impact on the music scene. The name of their band is Carthy and their sound is very fresh & lively with Indie…
WHY BLOGGERS NEED SECURE SITES
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If you run a blog, safety might not be your most immediate concern. After all, you’re not a serious business or an online shop, so why would the need for security apply to you? Security is, however, something your readers and fans appreciate and expect. If you want them to visit your blog and interact…
Perfect Mark, Flesh & Voice
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Perfect Mark’s blend of pop rock balances smooth vocals with a good helping of grit. Listen: http://perfectmark.bandcamp.com ‘Footprints’ kicks things off sounding like classic R.E.M. with its jangling guitars and thundering bass, it’s a confident opener and a strong piece of rock that sets out Perfect Mark’s stall in a way that shows what to…
STEVE RYAN “LIFE DESTINY” BOOK RELEASE & MORE
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This has been a super busy year for Steve Ryan. He just released another book called “Life Destiny.” Grab your copy on Amazon today. The Audio Book for Life Destiny is also currently in production. And there’s more news. Steve Ryan’s book, “Love Poems: Are You The One?” is still on the Kindle Best Seller…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 15, 2014
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GAVIN DEGRAW TO RELEASE ‘FINEST HOUR: THE BEST OF GAVIN DEGRAW’ + “FIRE” Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling RCA recording artist Gavin DeGraw is set to release “Finest Hour: The Best of Gavin DeGraw” on October 21st via RCA Records. The album will be comprised of DeGraw’s most renowned and notable hits to date, including “Not…
NEW SINGLE BY MAHONEY HARRIS
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Auckland folk/pop songwriter Mahoney Harris is delighted to announce the release of her new single ‘We Didn’t Feel Alone’, out today. ‘We Didn’t Feel Alone’ is a hypnotic eastern influenced track depicting the afterglow of a music performance. Sparse electric guitars envelop a mystical drumbeat while Harris’s ethereal harmonies hover above. The single was recorded…
SUGARBAD SINGLE “JUST CAN’T STOP”
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Anchored by the sound of funk and soul masters including James Brown, Otis Redding, and Prince, SugarBad creates an uplifting sound spearheaded by thevelveteen voice of Lisa Ramey. Unlike most typical funk-soul acts, SugarBad has all the intensity of a rock band, featuring anthemic vocals and horns, a powerful rhythm section, and funky guitar and…
MYSTERY TWINS NEW VIDEO “GHOST”
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Check out Mystery Twins new video “Ghost”, which uses long-exposure photography to a hauntingly eerie effect. Directed by singer / guitarist Doug Lehmann himself, and featuring clothing designed by Ola Mai, the dark, black & white video serves to compliment the track with it’s basic yet frenetic textures. The image of a young ghostly woman…
Creation Mind, The Crimson Sun
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Creation Mind’s “The Crimson Sun” is a fine homage to classic rock. With such big dreams Creation Mind covers all with its ceaseless sunlight. The music covers all classic rock variations: from the brilliantly brash album opener and title track “The Crimson Sun” to the quiet “My Lover and My Dream”. Even the track titles…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 14, 2014
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DEAR CRIMINALS “PETITE MORT” PREMIERES Montreal’s Dear Criminals is Charles Lavoie, Vincent Legault and Frannie Holder’s side project. Having expressed their will to play together for years, they finally decided to unite efforts in this project where Charles’ intense and strong vocals and Frannie’s vulnerable and fragile voice complement each other in a very unique…
THE RABID WHOLE POST “DON’T STOP NOW”
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Toronto based Alternative Rock band The Rabid Whole are currently streaming their new single ‘Don’t Stop Now’ on YouTube. The single, originally premiering with Bloody Disgusting, is the first release from the band’s upcoming EP “Problems” (Out September 23rd). The dates of The Rabid Whole’s North American tour with Cyanotic, “The Teminatour,” will be announced…
ENUFF Z’NUFF COVERS CHEAP TRICK FEAT BILLY CORGAN
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On August 19, Cleopatra Records will release COVERED IN GOLD, the first covers album ever recorded in the 30-year history of Enuff Z’nuff. The 14-track record honors the diverse influences that inspired the band, and includes fan-favorite songs often heard in the band’s live sets. From reverent takes on classics from The Beatles (“Run For…
THE ACACIA STRAIN NEW VIDEO “CAUTERIZER”
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The Acacia Stain will release their new LP “Coma Witch” on October 14 via Rise Records. The band has revealed cover art and track listing for the album, which was produced by Will Putney (Body Count, Suicide Silence). See below. “Coma Witch” will be released digitally and physically, as a 2 disc set with the…
AFFIANCE POST “LIMITLESS” FROM NEW ALBUM
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AFFIANCE is an American Metal Band from Cleveland, OH. Reigning in the powerful midwest attitude, AFFIANCE combines elements that tear from the sleeve of metal legends with powerful guitar riffs and soaring vocals. Since starting their touring career in 2010, the band has completed many North American, European, and UK tours. Most recently, the band…
Bonnie Finken, Fairy Tales/Love Affairs
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A native of the Iowa Singer Bonne Finken just released a ground breaking 14 song CD entitled “Fairy Tales/Love Affairs” in 2014. On the heels of a new single and music video for the robust pop anthem “Step Back Baby,” audiences are getting a sense of the new direction for Finken’s third studio album, Fairytales/LoveAffairs,…
ROCK OF AGES
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One of the highlights of summer in this country is that we have the cream of the crop when it comes to music festivals. Arguably we have the best in the world and it’s down to the fact that we know how to do them well. Our festivals are world famous, and there’s a reason.…
Skymonk, Skymonk
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From the opening bars of Skymonk’s self titled EP, a confident wash of smoky blues tinged indie rock launches itself forward, paving the way for ten minutes of solid tunes. Listen – http://skymonk.bandcamp.com Opener ‘Stop Looking At Me’ manages to set the bar high, with a sultry, hazy rock riff that perfectly underpins the track’s…
Heylel, Nebulae
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Heylel’s “Nebulae” shows the evolution of progressive rock. With a well-placed King Crimson cover thrown into the mix (I Talk to the Wind) Heylel displays progressive rock influences and progressive rock’s future. Ana Batista’s vocals appear to be the unifying force throughout the collection. Such a strong distinctive voice helps to bond the many different…
MEAXIC TO OPEN UP FOR SAVING ABEL IN NYC SEPTEMBER 6
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Meaxic is a New York-based Progressive Rock/Metal band formed by Jeet Suresh Paul. Jeet started writing music around 2008 and has slowly developed his style and technique. Taking influences from bands like Metallica and Alter Bridge, he loves to combine thrashy riffs with melodic vocal lines. Recently, Jeet has drawn influences from Periphery, Tesseract and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 13, 2014
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MERIDIAN PREMIERE “BORROWED TIME” MERIDIAN have released “Borrowed Time”, another track from their upcoming Victory debut, The Awful Truth, set for release on September 2nd. Dubbed “ballsy US hardcore backed up with pop sensibilities” by Metal Hammer, MERIDIAN have created an album that demonstrates their ingrained ability to orchestrate a dynamically diverse collection of songs…
SHEENA NEW SINGLE “REALITY”
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Since going solo and stepping away from her previous duo project, Sheena has grown into an independent artist of her own. Coming from a rich background of experience, Sheena has worked alongside some of the most colourful names within the music biz such as; The Madden Brothers, Leona Lewis, Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Mel B…
BEBE REXHA NEW VIDEO
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Fresh off her Lollapalooza performance, Albanian-American singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha releases the video for her debut single “I Can’t Stop Drinking About You”. “I Can’t Stop Drinking About You” is about that gut-sinking feeling you get right after your heart’s been broken,” explains Bebe to Billboard in the premiere of the video. “I wanted…
DEBUT VIDEO FROM A HIGHER DEMISE
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Taken from their forthcoming EP ‘The Doctor Will See You Now’ British metal-core newcomers ‘A Higher Demise’ are excited to announce the release of their debut video single ‘My Therapist Knows You By Name’. Consisting of Charlie Serafini (vox), Terry Beckley (Guitar/Vox), Dan Pape (Guitar), Rachael Tarr (Bass) and James Farrell (Drums) the band draw…
MAX VIDEO “MY NAME IS DICK”
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MAX is a Russian musician and recording artist who is best known as the frontman of the Moscow rock band Nogu Svelo!, which has won numerous awards throughout their lifetime including a Russian MTV Movie Award, the MTV Special Prize, the popular Russian TV Channel 1 “Star” award and many other recognizable awards. Alongside of…
Jelani Lateef, Manhood Talk
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Jelani Lateef’s “Manhood Talk” is aural optimism. The rhythm of the piece feels incredibly colorful. Samples are carefully selected and lightly manipulated to fit with the overall positivity that emanates from the sound. Over the course of the piece Jelani Lateef manages to convey the image of someone who is slowly realizing their purpose and…
Amen Alibi, Addicted
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Amen Alibi could well be time travellers, bringing their instruments with them from forty years ago to make use of the modern recording technology that is now so readily available. Their latest release, Addicted, brings together a whole host of influences and ideas from the classic prog/psych rock era, and delivers it with a sense…
