Island Records’ newest buzzband, Linus Young (comprised of Joseph Walker and Iris Belson), made a big entrance into the scene with the release of debut single and edgy music video for, “City of Sin,” which earned the band critical praise and direct support slots on tours including ZZ Ward and The 1975.A welcomed surprise, Linus…
THUNDERHANK’S NEW SINGLE “HOUSE”
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Brothers Henry and Samuel Bellingham formed Thunderhank while living in Los Angeles in 2013. After attending high school in Wilmington, Delaware, the brothers lived in LA for five years during which they studied music, played in various self-imploding musical groups and, finally, decided to strike off as a duo. The music is made with a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 6, 2014
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WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE SOPHOMORE LP ‘POSING AS LOVE’ New York City trio Old Monk have premiered their sophomore album, Posing As Love, today in advance of its June 10 release on Eenie Meenie Records via BrooklynVegan – repost here. To celebrate the band will perform June 12 in Boston and June 14 in Brooklyn,…
Dyanne Harvey, Whiskey & Wine
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Dyanne Harvey harnesses the familiar tones of Sara Bareilles and Celine Dion and delivers her own brand of country tinged soft rock on her sophomore EP, Whiskey & Wine. Opening with ‘Nothin’ New’, things start off pretty easy going, with a emotive piano and Dyanne’s voice coming across as clean and strong. It’s not long…
Steve Ryan, Boundless Moments
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Steve Ryan has an entire catalog of music and has added yet another gem to his collection with, Boundless Moments. This Georgia born musician started at an early age honing his craft and his talents are as boundless as the musical moments on this CD. Ryan, pours his heart and soul into each song with…
WIN $20K IN PRIZES FROM SWEETWATER & DISC MAKERS
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Win all the gear you could ever need with The Independent Musicians Sweepstakes is back and it’s back with a vengeance. We’ve teamed up with Sweetwater to give you a chance to win a complete recording studio, including a PreSonus StudioLive mixing board, Yamaha electronic drums, keyboard, speakers, and monitors, an Ibanez bass, Shure mics,…
ETERNAL DEATH POST “BULLET”
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The story of Eternal Death began in the fall of 2013 with the video ”Eternal Death”. With its 4 minutes of total silence and darkness it created an equal amount of fascination and confusion. The video was followed up by the single “Head” – this time a proper song with vocals from 21 year old…
WALDEN DROPS “AIRODIME”
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On the verge of a forthcoming North American tour–nineteen year old, Australian DJ and producer Walden drops a new club track “Airodime” via Big Beat Records, arriving to Beatport on June 23rd and all other digital service providers on July 21st. Walden’s first US appearances since Winter Music Conference include west-coast headline sets among a…
JEFFERSON GRIZZARD UNVEILS NEW VIDEO “LEARNING HOW TO LIE”
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For many rock acts, a memorable music video is crucial to their development and for building a global fan base. And with Jefferson Grizzard’s new video for the title track of his latest album, ‘Learning How to Lie,’ the singer/guitarist has certainly accomplished this. For the clip, Grizzard has hooked up with famed director, Matt…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 5, 2014
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JACK WHITE DEBUTS “LAZARETTO” MUSIC VIDEO ON VEVO Jack White is pleased to unveil his glass-shattering, rubber-burning new video for “Lazaretto,” the lead single and title track off his new album out June 10 via Third Man Records/Columbia. Watch the Jonas & François directed video on VEVO here: http://smarturl.it/LazarettoVideo. ‘ WIRE: LOUDWIRE PREMIERES ‘WHEN MY…
Shneal, The Prequel
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With an unrelenting flow, big bold sounds, and serious themes, The Prequel is Shneal’s latest album filled with powerful beats and the clear intention to ‘bring it’. Opening with ‘Universal’, there’s a darkness to the beginning stages of the album, musing on questions of life and moral choices. It’s grand sounding and engaging the whole…
Andrea Remondini, Non Sequitur
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A sprawling, experimental piece running for all of forty four minutes, Andrea Remondini’s Non Sequitur is a wonder-filled experience laced with world music influences. There are enormous crossover points to be found along the way, with the Air-like basslines and spooky choral lines, and the underlying straight-rock sensibilities that hold the entire composition together. From…
MONIQUE BRUMBY “SILENT WAR” VIDEO
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Iconic Australian singer, songwriter and ARIA award winner, Monique Brumby has announced the release of a new single, Silent War alongside her self-titled, fifth studio album. Brumby will be hitting the road to celebrate the releases, kick starting in Launceston (Tas) on June 14 and moving through Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Hepburn Springs, Gold Coast, Byron…
KIMBRA VIDEO “90s MUSIC”
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Watch Kimbra’s amazing new video for her “90s Music” track, the first song released from The Golden Echo, which comes out at the end of August. Directed by Justin Francis (Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato), the trippy visual premiered on Just Jared & Skope this morning. “90s Music” Official Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0yi8D15r7o
OSTRICH RUN VIDEO “EVERYONE PRETENDS”
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Alternative indie rockers shake up the OC music scene with new single “Everyone Pretends”, which serves as the prelude for their August EP release. Based in Anaheim, California, best friends Joel Rowland and Mark Pascale have collaborated to form the innovative band, Ostrich Run. “Everyone Pretends” is the debut release from the ambitious duo and…
THE DIRTY GEMS SINGLE “INSOMNIAC”
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Band members Raycee (vocals), Ulises (bass), and Cam (synths, backing vocals) attended Hofstra University where they were handpicked by their professor Bob Bowen III to form a jazz combo for course credit, which led to them forming a cover band with the addition of their drummer Jack. They all shared a vision of creating an…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 4, 2014
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G.R.L. TODAY RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “UGLY HEART” Described by People Magazine as “the sexy new girl-group,” rising stars G.R.L. step out again on their own today with the release of their soon-to-be-smash hit “Ugly Heart,” following the blockbuster success in their co-starring role on “Wild Wild Love” with Pitbull, a song that is still…
Matthew Schultz ft. Alessia Guarnera, Crazy Heart
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Duets are always interesting. It’s about finding two voices that work together to create a sense of chemistry and dynamic, as well as creative tension and blending together. On ‘Crazy Heart’, Matthew Schultz and Alessia Guarnera perform a valiant effort on this R&B schmoozer, with Guarnera’s voice opening the track over a wistful acoustic guitar.…
Joel Havea, Strings and Wood EP
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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…
