WIRE: PETE MOLINARI FULL ALBUM STREAM ver the past few years, Pete Molinari has established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting musical talents. His previous album, A Train Bound For Glory, earned Pete a nomination for Best Newcomer at the MOJO Awards along with an appearance on BBC’s Later With Jools Holland. His…
The Fixers Red, Novellus
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The Fixers Red is a one man band from Seattle that writes, records and produces his own songs. “Novellus” is his latest offering, and man what an offering it is. 19 songs, ranging from jazz to progressive altrock, there’s alot of variety here, and the man behind The Fixers Red [Daniel Schauer] plays every instrument…
CD REVIEW: THE BLUES CAME CALLIN’, WALTER TROUT
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During the celebration of Walter’s 25 years of being a solo artist (and some 50 years in the business) he was struck with severe liver problems, and is awaiting a transplant. This release and an official biography will be available in June. With the exception of a John Mayall and J.B. Lenoir cover, the songs…
PRODUCT REVIEW: ROLLING STONES GEAR, ANDY BABIUK & GREG PREVOST
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Talk about an obsession, this is 672 pages of Rolling Stones gear, trivia, and history. The subtitle is “All The Stones’ Equipment From Stage To Studio”. This five or so pound coffee table version (large table) tells you just about everything you wanted to know, or want to debate. It begins covering the history of…
C-MONEY DROPS “PLAY THAT” FEAT IAMSU FOR MEMORIAL DAY BBQ’S
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C-Money has got the single that you will need to keep the BBQ party going all weekend. “Play That” feat his boy IAMSU is quickly becoming an anthem. C-money, Raised in Oakland, California, actually grew up listening to a lot of east coast rappers. He gives you heartfelt music that he knows his fans will…
RECKONING STONE SPEAKS WITH DIANA OLSON
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Less than a year ago Mark, Erika and Katie met at the apartment complex in Cottonwood, Arizona where they all reside. They immediately realized that they all have a passion and talent for music so they met up to jam and the rest is history! Reckoning Stone began working on their demo, and have so…
SILVERBIRD WANT YOU TO HEAR ‘SURFACE LIFE’ EP
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Silverbird’s debut EP Surface Life is out next Tuesday (May 27), and today they shared the full EP stream! Silverbird formed when frontman/songwriter Tim Barr, whose past musical endeavors include a short stint performing with Lizzy Grant aka Lana Del Ray as well as playing and studying with Dizzy Gillespie’s longtime pianist Mike Longo, caught…
NAO COMES OUT WITH “BACK PORCH”
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Nao is a 24 year old singer, songwriter and producer from East London. Since leaving Guildhall School of Music and Drama Nao has been working full time as a musician (including jobs singing with Jarvis Cocker, Pulp and Kwabs) but is now taking her first steps as a solo artist. After writing hundreds of songs…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 23, 2014
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BONNIE RAITT’S ‘NICK OF TIME’ GETS VINYL TREATMENT On June 24, Capitol Records/UMe will release a special vinyl-only edition of Bonnie Raitt’s classic Nick of Time in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s tenth album still stands as her signature work and as a turning point in her…
KYLIE MARCUS BURNING UP THE CHARTS WITH HER “YELLOW SHIRT”
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Pop singer Kylie Marcus is currently #4 on the Billboard hot singles sales charts and continuing to confound the industry as well as gaining fans around the world. With her hit single “Yellow Shirt”, Kylie is poised for the ‘next level’ in her career as a pop singer/songstress. With a soulful, almost jazzy voice, the…
Bae Kuang, These Darling Wings
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With her latest release, These Darling Wings shows off Bae Kuang’s skills as a singer, lyricist, and composer. Opening with the EP’s title track, her skills are gifts are immediately clear, balancing the tones like that of Norah Jones, Nina Persson, and even Stevie Nicks with soft, laid back instrumentation that is minimal yet commanding.…
Monks of Mellonwah, Turn the People
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Monks of Mellonwah are an award winning 4 piece alternative rock band out of Sydney, Australia. They have actively toured in their own country as well as the United States promoting their debut release, Turn The People. Monks of Mellonwah have put their best foot forward and poured their hearts out in this CD. I…
UNDERRATED SPORTS: IS IT A DYING ART OR AN EXCITING SPORT?
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Some sports just don’t hold allure of popularity they once did. Others take their place in the popular sports canon through media and popular participation. The interests of the general public change regarding the excitement they seek in sports. Consider some of these sports that have seen a significant decline in recent decades. These sports…
THE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR MUSIC IS DROPP.FM
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Dropp.fm is a social network for music that connects you directly to the music that your friends want you to hear, by using the dropp.fm bookmark button that lets anybody share a youtube or soundcloud song directly to dropp.fm with just two simple clicks. Come check out what dropp.fm is all about and happy dropping:…
BAMBOOK EP ‘HEARTS & ROADS’ EP
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The new Culprit release has a distinct Scandinavian flavor. Sweden’s rising talents, the Bambook duo, deliver their Culprit debut with the stunning ‘Hearts & Roads’, backed with remixes by Norway’s Finnebassen and Finland’s finest export but current Berlin resident Kiki. Bambook’s recent breakthrough single, “Give it Up” (out on Faceless Recordings) has become a…
BEEBS AND HER MONEY MAKERS VIDEO “OUT THE DOOR”
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Orlando, FL’s Beebs And Her Money Makers will release their new LP “Wurst Album Ever” on May 27th, in advance of their summer long stint on the Vans Warped Tour, which kicks off on June 13 in Houston, TX and runs through August 3. With the kazoo-wielding songstress Beebs as their fearless leader, BaHMM is…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 22, 2014
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WIRE: BAND OF SKULLS’ “HOOCHIE COOCHIE” REMIX BY DAN AUERBACH PREMIERES AT ESQUIRE A new version of Band of Skulls’ single “Hoochie Coochie” premiered today at Esquire. The song, which was remixed by Dan Auerbach, is from the U.K. trio’s new album, Himalayan, which is out now to widespread critical acclaim on Electric Blues Recordings…
Nick Deutsch, Crazy Ride
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As Nick Deutsch’s Crazy Ride EP opens with ‘Run’, it’s immediately clear that he’s a capable songwriter and musician. The track borrows a whole host of contemporary stylings that could easily be found in the music of James Blunt and Owl City. It’s on the chorus, however, that the song really shines; soaring high with…
Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World, Self Titled
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Taking the classic sounds of Bob Dylan and wrapping them up in a country/americana shell, Matt Townsend’s latest release is overflowing with summery vibes, good feelings, and great tunes. If the lap steel and hammond organ on ‘Carry On’ don’t grab you, then there’s little hope for you. If, however, you find that this is…
DAUGHTER & SON POST VIDEO “DAUGHTER & SON”
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The NYC-based duo Daughter & Son consists of two inspiring and individual artists: Jody Shelton and Mighty Kate. What happens when the two Indie darlings come together serendipitously to form an elegant singer/songwriter duo? Sonic magic. Aside from his effortless voice, boundless musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting, Jody Shelton also has an impressive background as…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 21, 2014
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DIE ANTWOORD NEW VIDEO Continuing their quest to spread Zef culture through their renowned video projects, Die Antwoord released the video for “Pitbull Terrier” today– Directed by NINJA and produced by ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER, “Pitbull Terrier” is their first since the release of DONKER MAG album track, “Cookie Thumper!” almost a year ago. In that time…
Sullivan Brill, Flashes of Light
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Sullivan Brill [The Singing Postman] single “Flashes Of Light” is an cool synthpop/new wave mix of hiphop beats, synthpop keyboards and robotic harmonic voices. He introduces the song by stating “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is an emergency… this is what it’s not” and followed by random light driven rescue vehicles “fire engine… police car” with…
Christina Rubino, Alive From The Scraphead
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How would I describe Christina Rubino? She writes songs about the people, places and things that he loves, with a healthy combination of humor, skepticism, and honesty. He admits to what he doesn’t understand, questions what he already knows, and asks his listeners to join him in viewing life from a different angle. Some tales…
SKOPE & SALIVA “SUPER INSANE DOPEASS BUNDLE”
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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rockers SALIVA officially unleash their new album Rise Up onto the world today! Want to listen before you buy? Stream Rise Up in its entirety now exclusively via Pandora’s website, or on the “Pandora Premieres” station in the Pandora app. Then, head to iTunes and Amazon to get your copy! SALIVA is…
FUN AND PRACTICAL: FIVE DATE NIGHT IDEAS FOR MARRIED COUPLES
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Often times when couples get married, their lives become so committed to other things that it can be difficult to focus on one another. Whether it’s work, the kids, or simply trying to find some occasional alone time, who has time to add a date night on top of it all? However, having a scheduled…
Godhead, The Shadow Realigned
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Godhead’s latest release, The Shadow Realigned is a compilation of songs each produced by a different person creating a unique sound. This Goth band is some heavy hitters that have been on the scene for quite some time. They have built upon their momentum and have perfected their skills. Through their artistic richness they have…
Piqued Jacks, Upturned Perspectives
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Funked-up and with their phasers set to stun, Piqued Jacks burst onto the scene with their latest EP Upturned Perspectives. The title track strikes a balance between funk, indie-rock, and a sprinkling of country vibes running through the mix. Once the chorus kicks in, it’s clearly a blazing piece which a strong hook that’s immediately…
RACHEL TAYLOR LYRIC VIDEO “COME ALIVE”
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Singer and songwriter RACHEL TAYLOR—previously of He Is We — announces her debut Come Alive EP out June 23rd via Republic Records. Today she revealed the lyric video for her brand new single, “Come Alive”. You can watch it here and available on iTunes and other digital retailers. “Come Alive” proves both instantly invigorating and…
CORMEGA NEW SINGLE “INDUSTRY”
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Mega Releases ‘Industry’ “Industry” First Official Single from upcoming album Mega Philosophy, Unveils Single Artwork, and Releases a Limited Edition Collector’s 7″ Vinyl. When Mega starts dropping singles, you know his own album isn’t far behind. The legendary emcee and lyrical genius partners with Aura/Slimstyle Records and Red Line Music Distribution to release his forthcoming…
THE WILEY ONES PAY HOMAGE TO NEW YORK
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Arizona Acoustic Hip Hop Groove band The Wiley Ones have just unleashed their new ingle, “Thank You New York” on iTunes, as well the official music video for the piece. The song was written by lead vocalist, Sam Wiley, as he was traveling and performing with the prestigious New York Song Writers Circle in New…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 20, 2014
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BLONDE VIDEO “FOOLISH” Every so often a new act arises that gets everyone talking, and so enter BLONDE. BLONDE are Adam Englefield and Jacob Manson. Two young Bristolians who met over the internet via Adam’s Youtube Channel “Eton Messy” and have been making sweet music ever since. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZN9iOKgYvM http://thewileyone.com NEW SINGLE BY VATO GONZALEZ Dirty…
STOLI ENCOURAGES ALL SKOPE READERS TO LISTEN TO DAR.RA ‘BATTLE HYMNS’
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Hello to everyone all around the world, it is so good to be here again with you! As most know Skope is based in Boston, MA. Boston has an amazing live music scene and many cool festivals as well. Recently we had Earth Fest by Radio 92.9 FM. Due to the Boston Marathon terror attacks…
Fox Band – Fox (EP)
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Kalamazoo, Michigan power trio, Fox has released a new 4 song EP entitled “Fox EP” and is available for a sample listen via the below BANDCAMP Link. As a music fans aficionado who’s strictly a voyeur, and /or a writer who’s never played a lick or tried to fit different musical components together into a…
The Cosmonauts, Take Me To Your Leader
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The Cosmonauts, in case you weren’t aware, are a new wave funk band with their tongues firmly wedged in their cheeks. Their songs are filled with Soviet references and jokey faux-communist phrasings, with ‘Space Debris’ name checking Boris Yeltsin, Gorbachev and Vladimir Putin. While the new wave aesthetic runs throughout the album, there are a…
NATALIE MCCOOL “WIND BLOWS HARDER” SINGLE
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‘Wind Blows Harder’ will be released on the 16th of June 2014 on Young & Lost Club. Written & performed by Natalie McCool. Produced and mixed by David Berger of the band ‘Outfit’. Single launch hosted by Young & Lost Club, Wednesday 11th June @ Birthdays Dalston. Support from YURS, DJ sets from Thumpers & Francobollo.…
NEW VIDEO BY I.O.U.
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Still going strong after the release of “Other Side Of Fear” off their debut album The Soul & The Intellect, I.O.U. presents their second single off the album “Greatest Time Of My Life” with visuals directed by Jean Isaacs. The single serves as an ode to life and all the excitement that’s been happening for…
THE HOWLING TONGUES FREE MP3 “GOTTA BE A MAN”
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The Howling Tongues are an incendiary 5-piece rock-n-roll outfit dead set on resuscitating rock n’ roll by going back to its roots and playing honest passionate music, on real instruments, with every ounce of their blood, sweat and tears. Stand clear as the THT defibrillator is poised to kickstart the languishing heart of rock. The…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2014
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NEW VIDEO BY GRINDHOUSE GANG Stoupe, the Enemy of Mankind, known for his previous production work with the legendary underground Philadelphia hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, returns to the game in collaboration with some young hungry artists known as Grindhouse Gang (Mark Deez, Dr. iLL, & Powder) who bring that raw hardcore hip-hop delivery back…
Conrad Clifton, Picture in Picture
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Experienced as an actor and model, current Brooklyner Conrad Clifton is also a composer – one with a résumé that sports such partnering credits as Missy Elliot, Rick Ross, and Asher ‘i love college’ Roth. Having deejayed at numerous events, ranging from nightclubs to corporate shindigs, Mr. Clifton cultivated a talent on how to “read…
Impuritan, Make It Look Like Nothing Happened
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Opening with a massive, doomy soundscape, Impuritan nail their colours to the mast with ‘Monster Acolyte’, a sprawling psych-rock prog start to their latest release, Make It Look Like Nothing Happened. Influences appear to be many and varied – The Mars Volta, Opeth, Pelican, even Sunn O))) on the album’s darker moments. It’s an album…
