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SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

LINCOLN JESSER RELEASES FULL ALBUM STREAM While Lincoln Jesser’s debut, full-length album, ‘Modern Color’ won’t be available until next week, Spotify has the album streaming in its entirety right now, HERE! Packed with nine emotionally engaging, feel-good electronic pop tracks, the album officially drops on September 23, 2014 and can be preordered on iTunes. https://play.spotify.com/album/6TT1MECMDMsQkvkBnbCvim?play=true…

MEG MYERS UNVEILS NEW VIDEO “GO”

Meg Myers released her first performance video today for the alt-rock track “GO” from her latest EP, Make A Shadow. This video – directed by Robert Hales (Jack White, Gnarls Barkley, N.E.R.D.) – gives you a glimpse into Meg’s soul-wrenching and intense live show. Meg’s current single “Desire” is top 20 at alternative radio in…

THE KNOCKS VIDEO “CLASSIC”

Dance duo The Knocks (comprised of LES/NY-based producers JPatt and B-Roc) drop a music video to accompany their feel-good, anytime anthem, ‘Classic (ft. Powers)’ out now via Big Beat Records—spreading nostalgia to everyone’s favorite classic computer game, The Sims—while kicking off a perfect afternoon at the pool, complete with cotton candy, palm trees, and (thankfully)…

DADDY’S GROOVE VIDEO “PULSE” FEAT TEAMMATE

Fresh from their Ibiza residency as part of David Guetta’s ‘F*** Me I’m Famous’, Daddy’s Groove are back with yet another slice of dance floor goodness in the shape of ‘Pulse’. Featuring indie upstarts TeamMate on vocal duties, ‘Pulse’ is available now on Ultra Records and is followed by a stunning video you can watch…

JAMES EDGAR SINGLE “UNEARTH ME, BABY”

James Edgar Francis wants you to fall in love with him. Or at least that is what you would be forgiven for thinking when you hear his debut single “Unearth Me, Baby”. “You’ve got me running around and you’ve got me singing, got me singing…” James has been a fiery enigma of the Sydney music…

SIMPLY THE BEST: HOW TO GET THE BEST DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Digital signage is the future of marketing and advertising. It is versatile, quick to update, interactive, much more interesting and attractive than static signage and can be put both outdoors and indoors. For indoor advertising, especially, digital signage has made it possible for the client to interact more directly with the brand through such applications…

The Brazen Youth, Alright

The Brazen Youth is a duo out of old Lyme, CT. that includes Nick Lussier on vocals and guitar and Charles Dahlke on piano and vocals. They have morphed a sound together that is pure and unique with a subtle pleasantness creating profound results. Their latest single, Alright, is sublime elegance. Song: “Alright” https://soundcloud.com/thebrazenyouth/alright This…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

SISTER SIN PREMIERE “CHAOS ROYALE” LYRIC VIDEO Sister Sin have delivered the heavy metal album of the decade – Black Lotus, their fifth studio album in stores 10/27/14. Sister Sin skillfully inject elements of classic, metal-tinged hard rock in the vein of Motley Crue, Accept, and Judas Priest, while remaining contemporary, fresh and pushing heavy…

HALEY JANE “DOING ME TONIGHT”

Haley Jane’s back and better than ever with a new song and video for “Doing me tonight”. This song is a perfect mix of pop and house music with an urban flare. The way the producer chopped her vocals and effected them to the beat gives Haley Jane a unique sound. The song is a…

GYPSY-POP SINGER ZANA “INTO MY BED”

Up and coming singer-songwriter Zana, a current student at the Berklee College of Music, has just released her debut single, ‘Into My Bed’. The four-minute tune features the 19-year-old jamming out to her self-proclaimed gypsy-pop inspired lyrics and instruments. Her collaborations with Grammy award winning producers, Tim Mitchell and George Noriega, have been instrumental in…

LOLA DE HANNA NEW VIDEO “A KNACK FOR THESE”

After 5 years of collaborating with local and national acts, Lola de Hanna is taking a new musical direction and just released her solo CD single titled “A knack for these…” written by Lola and produced by French producer Pascal Perrin. Lola, who was born and raised in Greece, describes her new sound on her…

DAN MACCORMACK SINGLE “FACE YOUR HUNTERS”

Dan MacCormack releases his debut solo album, Symphony of Ghosts, on Tuesday, October 14th. Inspired by the writing of David Adams Richards, Symphony of Ghosts is an album of symphonic Americana that explores and excavates Richards’ oeuvre, facing the darkness of rural poverty, loss, loneliness, and grief. There is a subtle oppressiveness in the lyrics,…

4X, Talk To Me Now!!!

With its relentless repetition of the mantra like phrase “She twerkin’” from the opening of ‘Talk To Me Now!!!’, the track embeds itself in the frontal lobes like a cerebral wasp. Listen – http://k007.kiwi6.com/hotlink/0vumig6j01/4X_-_Talk_to_me_now_.mp3 The beats are restrained, not filling the spectral soundscape and yet create a solid base for the simplicity of the rap…

Aaron Gwynaire, Who We Are

“Who We Are” is a collection full of sunny optimism. Aaron Gwynaire’s arrangements are tasteful and remarkably clear. Giving the songs a relaxed feeling works wonders for the mood of the collection. By focusing on positivity the songs create an inviting atmosphere. The vocals are strong and the lyrics are clever. Clearly Aaron Gwynaire is…

SUMMER SOLSTICE PROJEKT HEADED TO TRIAL?

On June 18 and 19, 2009, the Summer Solstics Projekt Festival was slated to take place in Maryland, but after numerous noise complaints at the beginning of the festival, the entire event was shut down. Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and Administrator Larry Smith went to the festival and revoked the permit, ultimately forcing artists and campers/attendees…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

TEACH ME EQUALS SHARE VIDEO FOR “DICTIONARY OF IMAGINARY PLACES” Scape-rock duo Teach Me Equals are pleased to release their debut LP, Knives in the Hope Chest, available today, September 16, 2014 on Minorlit Records. Through their unique instrumentation and ardent live shows – more than 200 a year – Teach Me Equals has earned…

JACKIE EVANCHO RELEASES NEW ALBUM + VIDEO

Platinum-selling, 14-year-old vocal sensation Jackie Evancho will release her third studio album, Awakening, on September 23 coinciding with an international tour. Produced by Nick Patrick, Awakening is Evancho’s first album under her recent worldwide recording agreement with Sony Music Masterworks imprint Portrait. The release will be supported by an International tour, a new PBS Special…

THE AMSTERDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT VIDEO “GONE FOR A WHILE”

Lyon, France’s THE AMSTERDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT (aka TARLD) will release their their brand new record, Gone For A While, on November 26th via Red-Light Records. TARLD’s sound has been nurtured from the roots of bands that the band have listed to since their youth – such as Refused, The Bronx, Letlive and The Ghost…

JAPANESE AMERICAN HIP-HOP DUO NjS VIDEO “STARTING FRESH”

In this new era of music, artists have to do a lot more than just stand out, and bilingual Japanese-American rappers, Flow Zen and Kuga, are doing just that. The group hails from the west coast in the city of fog, San Francisco, and their music has embodied a Bay Area sound that features uniquely…

JESSE MACHT MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “NOTHING WRONG WITH A LITTLE RAIN”

Interlaced in Jesse Macht’s melodies are an abundance of stories overflowing with passion, vulnerability, empathy and honesty. On September 23rd, 2014, the Los Angeles born and raised songwriter and singer will independently release his sophomore album, Suitcase Heart, produced by Nashville’s Justin “Uncle” Tockett (Marc Broussard, Eli Teplin). “I completely trust Justin and the artistic…

STOLI DECLARES RICK SHAFFER’S ALBUM ‘MISADVENTURE’ A CLASSIC

Hello there world, I am bouncing off the walls off Vitamin Water & Monster Energy drinks and I am feeling good. I really would love to skip to the interview but lets do some music news first. Pandora, the leading internet radio service, and international music rights management company BMG, announced a multi-year agreement for…

DECODING EYELASH EXTENSION KITS

If your eyelashes are not growing as you want them to grow, you are certainly not alone. Many of us may not be naturally endowed with thick, dreamy, curly lashes. However, you can use eyelash extensions available on acclaimed providers like Eyelash Serum Review to achieve that perfect look. The results will depend on how…

A FOOLPROOF GUIDE FOR BUYING LOOSE DIAMONDS

If you are investing in loose diamonds, it may be of interest for you to know that the largest diamond found on the surface of the earth is the Cullinan, which is colorless. It weighs around 0.062kg! If you are planning to invest in diamonds which you intend to use in diamond jewelry items like…

MARINI LASH REVIEWS

An eyelash serum or conditioner provides impetus to the eyelash growth process and conditions the lashes, making them soft, lustrous and curly. However, choosing from the available range of eyelash enhancing serum and conditioners could prove to be a challenge task, unless you know enough about these formulations. If you are seeking permanent enhancement for…

BUYING ICONIC BAGS FOR CHEAP

What makes a piece of work stand out and mark its presence as an iconic item is the timeless element attached to it. The remark by the happening and natty Yves Saint Laurent- “Fashions fade, style is eternal”, stands so true! We see the fashion trends coming and fading away with the blink of an…

DETOXIFICATION FOR A HEALTHIER YOU

Researches reveal that there is a high level of toxicity in the environment we live in. Toxins enter our body through water, air and junk foods. Getting rid of toxins, which cause a number of health hazards, especially in the industrialized countries, is very important. There are many ways to cleanse the body from toxins.…

UPCOMING ROLLING STONES CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA

There will always be a music fan out there ready to jump into a comeback concert. We’re talking about the ever so famous Rolling Stones, who have been known for hit singles like “It’s All Over Now” and “Heart of Stone”. Consisting of a charismatic team of pop prodigies, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie…

LAP OF LUXURY: FIVE UNBELIEVABLE CELEBRITY HOMES

For many celebrities with significant earnings, having a lavish home is pretty much expected. After all, when you get paid a lot for what you do, you probably want to invest those earnings into something grand and imaginative. Mansions are commonly associated with the rich and famous, and here are five unbelievable celebrity homes. Jerry…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

VICKY CHOW NEW ALBUM TRAILER Surface Image is a stunning marriage of Perich’s inspired electronic aesthetic and Chow’s nuanced yet fiercely virtuosic playing. It’s a landmark release for Perich, being his first major release focusing solely on his work, as well as his first large-scale piano composition. Chow’s dynamic performance is swept up in a…

ROB GARZA NEW SINGLE FEAT VASUDA SHARMA

Following his incredible DJ sets at Burning Man and the season finale of his U.R. ART festival series in Los Angeles, the ever innovative Rob Garza shares a free track. In Rob’s own words…”During my travels in Mumbai last year, a Andrew Mackay from Bombay Dub Orchestra connected me with vocalist Vasuda Sharma for a…

HAPPY DIVING POST “SAD PLANET”

Listening to San Francisco Bay Area’s Happy Diving it’s hard to believe that they’ve only been together since 2013. A year ago, friends Matt Berry, Samuelito Cruz, Mikey Rivera, and Matt Yankovitz decided to form a band after previous projects fell apart. Since then they’ve been busy making music that fans of Tony Molina, Connecticut’s…

Modest Midget, CRYSIS

Modest Midget’s “CRYSIS” is an impossible album to pin down. Ranging from sweet acoustic pieces to fluid progressive rock jams “CRYSIS” brings together disparate genres into a coherent and highly enjoyable whole. A sense of play is prominently displayed throughout the album. Elements of it recall the best of 70s progressive rock from the guitar…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

ANGUS & JULIA RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “GRIZZLY BEAR” Australian duo Angus & Julia Stone released their highly anticipated full-length album “Angus & Julia Stone” on August 1st via American Recordings. The Rick Rubin produced full-length, which has already hit #1 in France, New Zealand, Switzerland and Australia, is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify…

SON LUX REVEALS VIDEO FOR “LOST IT TO TRYING (MOUTHS ONLY LYING)”

Today, Son Lux is sharing its new video for “Lost It To Trying (Mouths Only Lying)” off its recent Alternate Worlds EP, out now via Joyful Noise Recordings. Director Imogen Murphy noted that “the lush musical production and beautifully layered melody merited an intense narrative. The song is full of melancholy emotion so the treatment…

FEMME TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE & EP “HIGH” THIS FALL

Hot on the heels of her highly-infectious debut “Fever Boy”, and her North American tour announcement (supporting Charli XCX alongside Elliphant), FEMME returns with a new alt.pop gem titled “High”, the new single from the British artist, due out in North America this October. Described as “a one-woman powerhouse” by Radio One DJ Annie Mac,…

ALPHA MAID “BODY CHORES” SINGLE

London three piece ‘Alpha Maid’ merge angular grunge & dominant grooves with raw sample heavy electronics. An explorational genre hybrid based around repetition, rhythms & punk vocals. Quoting Radiohead, Micachu & The Shapes, Tune Yards, Deerhoof, Bjork and Nirvana as prominent influencers Alpha Maid’s ‘Body Chores’ is a prime example of a band without restriction.…

The Pete V Project, Come on Baby (Come on Over) ft. Reece Bahia

Marie Virginie Pierre has a new single, Come on Baby (Come on Over) released on her new record label, Pierreplay Records. It was produced and written by Marie, featuring the amazing talent, Reece Bahia. This poppy number displays Marie’s versatility and the plethora of talent known as the Pete V Project. Reece Bahia executes the…

Lions Named Leo, A Crisis In Conscientiousness

Lions Named Leo is a band from Bakersfield, CA. Their latest release, A Crisis in Conscientiousness not only is a clever title, as is the name of their band, but is awesome quality with a full on, positive vibe of hard core energy. Listen – http://lionsnamedleo.bandcamp.com/releases Wow, very rarely does any band leave this writer…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

NOOCH SINGLE FEAT PAUL WALL Check out Nooch’s “How Real” featuring Houston legend Paul Wall. “How Reel” serves as the first single of Nooch’s upcoming project Sophomore Slump, available October 1st. The single also serves as the kick off for Oy Boyz Records’ #OneWayWednesdays campaign. Every Wednesday from now to the end of October there…