Joel Havea clearly loves the blues, and similarly loves the guitar. Strings And Wood is his latest EP, and it’s all about the guitar, baby. Mini documentary/EP preview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4rijvyBGew Kicking off with ‘Going Gone’, it’s a spunky, folky blues track with flashes of Stevie Wonder. As a three minute pop song, it’s over…
LILI KENDALL VIDEO FOR “MOONLIGHT”
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Brisbane indie pop artist Lili Kendall has announced the release of her new single, Moonlight, complemented by a dark, textured film clip that shows maturity well beyond her seventeen years. Moonlight kicks off a unique project that will see Lili release a new original song each month before dropping her debut full-length album at the…
LUNA AURA NEW SINGLE “RADIO”
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Phoenix Indie Pop artist LUNA AURA will has just released “Radio,” the hypnotizing lead single from her upcoming EP, Luna Aura. “Radio” is a cosmic dream-pop ballad fused with an underground hip-hop beat, and laden with one of Aura’s best hooks. The chorus is so naturally infectious, and impossible to forget with lyrics like,…
MAUREEN TOTH VIDEO “SOLDIER”
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Illuminating and strong is the mesmerizing new single by Los Angeles singer-songwriter Maureen Toth. Produced by guitarist Jim McGorman, (Avril Lavigne, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Branch), “Soldier” marches straight to your frontal lobe as it examines the subtleties of loyalty, determination and idealism, before breaking into a soul-soothing harmonized chorus that transports the mind’s eye to…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 3, 2014
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HELLO PHONES “HEY YOU” VIDEO New York based synth pop group hello phones has released their fourth video “Hey You” from their latest release “Future City”, of which Syffal.com says “There is this pure glow about it that makes even the dark edges and jaded soundscapes feel warm and secure. You could sit there all…
ODD FELLOWS REST, THE LAST HOMBRES
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TLH features the main members Paul Schmitz on guitar/vocals, Michael Meehan on bass/vocals, Russ Seeger on guitar/vocals, and the added talents of Chris James keys/vocals, and Tom Ryan on drums. The songs were written by the three member core, and relayed in story form. When you listen to this release, it’s obvious who their influences…
EUROPE LIVE, ERIC JOHNSON
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Texan EJ has always been right at home standing back to back and sharing the stage with other top guitar slingers like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, and everyone on the Experience Hendrix tour. On occasion, and during solo tours you get to hear Eric sing, which he also does well. One thing is…
STOLI FINDS 13 SHADOWS MYSTERIOUS BUT HE IS NOT COMPLAINING
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Hello there to all loyal Skope readers. We meet again after I took 1 week off just out of pure laziness. Anyways while I was away I heard a rumor why Solange hit Jay-Z. She wanted to be the opening act for their summer tour but was denied, so she flipped. Here is a cool…
BL_NK SP_C_S VIDEO “MEMORY MAN”
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New York based one man project, BL_NK SP_C_S is set to release his debut album on the fledgling You Records label on the 2nd of June 2014. ‘Memory Man’, recorded with producer Martin Dubka (Aeroplane / Kitsune), features ten tracks including the recent critically acclaimed and BBC 6Music, XFM and Amazing Radio endorsed download single…
HAVOK NEW VIDEO “CHASING THE EDGE”
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Denver thrashers HAVOK have premiered the new video for “Chasing The Edge” from their third full-length album on Candlelight Records, “Unnatural Selection”. Produced by guitarist David Sanchez, mixed by Terry Date (PANTERA, OVERKILL, DEFTONES), and mastered by James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, LAZARUS AD), the album features original artwork from Polish illustrator Rafal Wechterowicz (SLAYER, MASTODON).…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 2, 2014
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ERIC ZAYNE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “POISON IVY” Pop-alternative singer Eric Zayne just released his new single, “Poison Ivy” off his mixtape AutobiograMe, out now! Click HERE to listen. AutobiograMe features artists like Matisyahu, Amber Riley from Glee and King Blaise. https://soundcloud.com/ericzayne/poison-ivy?in=ericzayne/sets/autobiograme AUSTRALIA’S LITTLE EARTHQUAKE RELEASE “BRIGHTSIDE” FILM CLIP After debut single “Planets” caught the eyes…
Juliette Jules, Black Crow EP
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Opening with the impossible confidence of ‘Johnny Was’, Paris’ own Juliette Jules immediately shows off her abilities as a young singer-songwriter. Perfectly matching sparkling piano and shuffling drums with Jules’ spectacular voice, it’s clear that this is a musician deserving of great things. Sounding like Lana Del Rey with a sense of humour, she carries…
CALL IN: ACE MICHEALS INTERVIEWS EYE’Z – JUNE 3, 2014 @ 1 PM PST
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We love to keep our show exciting and interesting. We encourage you to call in regularly and promote your events and give your outstanding insights on all our topics. FIRST SHOW IS ALWAYS FREE. If you provide us with “talking points” via email to beonthebuzz@yahoo.com 24 HOURS in advance we can center the questions on…
DUBSTEPPIN’ FROM SPACE: MEET CONVULSIC
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Convlusic may be new to the scene, but he’s already well on his way to becoming well known. He’s already climbing to the top of SoundCloud and social media. His ReverbNation win recently put him on the map and things are just getting started. Here’s more from the dubstep master… Skope: You’ve got a new…
BONDS OF FAMILY & FREINDSHIP FORM THIS ECLECTIC MUSICAL TRIO
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It is refreshing to hear when music is formed through the spirit of unity and trust. This fact is evident with the coming together of step-brothers Josh and Steve with childhood friend Chrystian Cano. The musical seed was planted for Steve and Josh when they were fairly young. Their family as a whole where musically…
Ray William Roldan, Mended Fences
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Ray William Roldan is back with his latest release, Mended Fences. He comes on the scene with the same tenacity he puts forth in everything that he does. He is edgy country and rockin’ the socks off his fans globally. He is enjoying radio play worldwide and after listening, I can certainly understand why. He…
THE NEARLY DEADS MUSIC VIDEO “I SAID”
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Alternative rock outfit The Nearly Deads have released the official music video for “I Said” (http://bit.ly/ISaid). Echoing the band’s same frisky sense of humor and love of cinema that propelled their breakthrough “Never Look Back” to 6.3 million views, the new video is an homage to the 1992 comedic masterpiece, Wayne’s World. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CASUCEPp0hU With singer…
SUNDANCE SINGLE “CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON”
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Sundance debuts the first single from his forthcoming release Midlife Marauders. The track features his signature production while Elias provides his soulful vibes on his verse and the hook. Sintax the Terrific also contributes a verse. “Midlife Marauders is about searching for meaning in life despite not really understanding why things are as they are.…
HONOR ANGELES “PERFECT GETAWAY” VIDEO
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HONOR ANGELES is a pseudonymous, kaleidoscopic-songstress, having emerged from the marrow of Canada’s cultural spine: Toronto. Delivering unabashed pop music, enigmatically housed in a psychedelic package, Honor harmoniously progresses from dreamy, melancholic balladry to brazen dance-floor indulgence, effectively transcending genre. This phonic chameleon cites an eclectic & eccentric assembly of aural influences, listing Neil Young,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2014
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NEW ALBUM POSTED BY HOTH Blackened extreme metallers Hoth have released their sophomore full-length album, Oathbreaker, via Epicurus Records. The 8-song, 55-minute opus is available to stream and purchase in digipak CD or download format via their bandcamp page. The Seattle-based duo, consisting of David Dees and Eric Peters, formed in 2011 and released their…
The Pondhawks, The Pondhawks Have Landed
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One of Chicago’s top indie pop bands are The Pondhawks, who are making a spash not just locally but also abroad, with their brand of cheeky soft rock. The Beatles are the first thing that comes to mind, not necessarily the actual band, but the band members during their various solo adventures, Paul McCartney’s solo…
JP Stacka featuring Shemida, J-B Without U
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JP Stacka reigns out of Tampa, FL and is no stranger to the industry. He has been in the business for 14 years and the experience shows in his music. His latest single featuring the lovely Shemida J, B Without U, is a song you can’t live without. Listen: http://www.reverbnation.com/jpstacka/song/20032540-b-without-u This tune has all the…
MARYA STARK VIDEO “CROSSROADS”
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Marya is an exceptional Bay Area artist with a flare for the dramatic. Using music as a vehicle to connect to the world around her, Stark earned a degree in Music Therapy–a pursuit that has expanded and energized her own art. All of these attributes are clearly on display in “Crossroads,” a work of dynamic…
BROODS PREMIERE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR CURRENT SINGLE ‘BRIDGES’
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Hot on the heels of their SOLD OUT North American tour this spring, New Zealand duo BROODS premiered the official video for their current single “Bridges” today. View now on VEVO: http://smarturl.it/WatchBridges Having posted “Bridges” on soundcloud and garnering more than half-a-million plays in just a couple of months, the brother/sister duo soon inked a…
NOY NEW SINGLE “LET HER GO”
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Following the successful recent release of her self-titled debut album, soulful pop-rocker NOY slows things down with her new single, “Let Her Go.” The emotional ballad features the raw vocals the multi-cultural artist has come to be recognized for as she continues to showcase her genre-defying versatility. Swelling strings frame “Let Her Go” as NOY…
NEW TRACK “I OWN IT” BY NACEY FEAT. ANGEL HAZE
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Washington DC based DJ and producer, Nacey gives us a dance floor smash with “I Own It” feat. Angel Haze. The Washington Post has called him “One of the District’s most prolific DJs.” Recent remixes from Nacey include La Roux, Major Lazer, M.I.A. and Outkast, with more to come from him this year. https://soundcloud.com/nacey/nacey-i-own-it-ft-angel-haze
Jiggley Jones, A Mountain, A Struggle, A Tunnel, A Light (EP)
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From Coatsville, Pennsylvania comes Alternative Singer/Songwriter Jiggley Jones who just released his latest EP (A Mountain, A Struggle, A Tunnel, A Light) in 2014 (Lamon records). Many of you are already aware how fickle this industry is. Right from the start it might be easy to just categorize Jones as some straight ahead folk rocker,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 29, 2014
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ARNO COST & NORMAN DORAY COLLABO After it’s first original release back in 2009, Arno Cost and Norman Doray’s classic track ‘Apocalypse’ has been given a new lease of life with a 2014 version out from today and a slick vocal edit titled ‘Apocalypse’ (Darkest Days) featuring DEV, out from 2nd June. Having previously received…
Stage Republic, Firstage
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Taking the elements of classic pop music, particularly pop music from the 80s, and reconfiguring them in a 21st century format, Stage Republic have created Firstage, a synth filled album with hooks around every corner. ‘The Last Side’ unpacks the synths and sets up the stall, presenting vocals that bear influences from Sting and Phil…
itsDICE, Philosophy
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itsDice is hitting the airwaves and coming to us from Los Angeles, CA. His latest release is, Philosophy and he is telling it like it is with conviction. He has a smooth sound with a lot to say, talking about growing up in a poor neighborhood and being exposed to the harsh realities of gang…
DOMINGO NEW SINGLE FEAT KRS-1, GREG NICE, & KOOL G RAP
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Domingo is one of the most prominent hip hop producers to ever come from East New York, Brooklyn he has produced for some of hip hop’s most respected and well known artists such as Big Pun, Eminem, Kool G Rap, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, KRS-1 to name a few. In keeping focus to…
BABES’ NEW VIDEO “ISN’T IT LOVE”
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The second music video from LA’s Babes is a modern Western. The hilarious and heartbreaking “Isn’t It Love” was directed by Ben Berman and features actor John Ennis (Mr. Show) and Babes’ Sarah Rayne performing the Bull Whip’s various tricks while asking the song’s eternal question. Isn’t it? Babes, the saddest, horniest band in the…
DERON NEW VIDEO “BLUE PILL”
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DMV artist Deron release the official music video for his single “Blue Pill” produced by Casito y Scrilla. “Blue Pill” peaked at #3 on the the college radio charts. Watch the video that takes you the day in the life of an exotic dancer with a pill addiction. Watch Deron’s “Blue Pill” music video now:…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 28, 2014
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WE WERE ASTRONAUSTS POST “GOLDEN” We Were Astronauts is a four piece indie/alternative rock band hailing from Boston and hitting the pavement with tasteful guitar licks, strong rhythms, and memorable vocal melodies. Inspired by and named for every kid whose dream of becoming an astronaut was crushed the day NASA’s shuttle program was closed, the…
Chand K Nova, Solar Bliss EP
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Guitarist and songwriter Chand K Nova’s new e.p. Solar Bliss is an instrumental guitar record that’s an interesting mix of styles and sounds. Allowing the guitar to be front and center as the ‘voice’ of the music, Chand K Nova’s e.p. is full of passion and understated melodies. The e.p. begins with the title track…
Eluusif, Aliens Do it Better
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Eluusif is an electronic dance Dubstep artist out of London. The latest creation is, Aliens Do It Better. Eluusif is definitely doing it as good as they come and is dancing their way into your psyche and possessing your body into a musical frenzy. Allow me to paint the scene for you. The lights go…
REVIEWING FOUR HIGH-QULAITY PEDALS FOR ROCK MUSIC
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Regardless the type of music a particular guitarist might enjoy most, he or she likely will need one or more effects pedals to produce a wider range of sounds and possibly help land more studio gigs. You can pair these with great guitar reverb pedals to your liking or get the dry signal out straight to…
MAY – AUGUST 2014 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s. …
SHANE PIASECKI VIDEO “FEELS ALRIGHT”
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Shane Piasecki’s new single, “Feels Alright”, is a revved up and rootsy slice of soul-rock, one of many gems on his new record Set You Free, his first for label LandStar Entertainment, and his best collection of songs to date. Set You Free is available now on iTunes, and Piasecki is currently gearing up for…
STARKILLERS POST “REEFA” SINGLE
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Bringing the sounds of Ibiza 2014 to Big & Dirty Records, Starkillers is the chosen DJ in the mix for the Ibiza 2014 compilation for the label, to be released on the 30th May. The compilation will feature two exclusive tracks from Starkillers himself, Reefa and Bang Ya Head as well as 7 exclusive bonus…
