FANS SINGLE “IF GOD IS REAL”
FANS are an alternative rock three piece, based in West Yorkshire, influenced by the likes of My Bloody Valentine and […]
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD “ONCE A DAY” DEBUT
Today Michael Franti & Spearhead are sharing his uplifting new single, “Once A Day” featuring Sonna Rele and Supa Dups.
Lawson Garrett – “Language Of Love + Culture Of War”
Lawson Garrett’s work explores the roots of American rock. Vocals are honest, pure, and representative of years of hard work.
NEAL SCHON – Vortex
The veteran guitar slinger best known from his lengthy work with Journey, has also been involved in numerous side projects
Ajay Mathur – “9 to 3”
Ajay Mathur’s “9 to 3” follows the tradition of classic rock while incorporating elements of modern life. This includes anxiety,
SONNY LANDRETH – ‘BOUND BY THE BLUES’
The veteran blues slide-player started out playing trumpet, and being influenced by the jazz greats. Sonny has played and collaborated
JILLIAN SPEER “SPILL”
Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Jillian Speer has announced June 22nd as the release date for her EP “Daggers & Suede”.
SUPERHUMANOIDS DEBUT NEW TRACK “ANXIOUS IN VENICE”
LA indie electro-pop trio, Superhumanoids have debuted “Anxious In Venice,” the first cut from their upcoming sophomore album, ‘Do You
SKOOTA WARNER VIDEO “STILL IN LOVE”
Recorded at OWG Studio and Home Studios in New York City , ‘Vignettes’ is a collection of songs that Skoota
Wonky Tonk – ‘Stuff We Leave Behind’
Jasmine Poole sings songs that celebrate togetherness. On “Stuff We Leave Behind” Jasmine Poole’s songs express optimism as they observe
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 22, 2015
BUILT TO SPILL CONFIRM SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER TOUR DATES Beloved Indie rock hero’s Built to Spill have confirmed tour dates
GARAGE BAND DEBUT: HOW TO MAKE THE GROUP LOOK GOOD
In the modernized music industry of today, the success of a band depends on more factors than ever before. It’s
Mercury & The Architects – Mercury & The Architects – EP Review
We’re beginning to develop a semi-regular cast of characters here at the pages of sleepingbagstudios…anyone else noticing that? Mercury &
CELEBS YOU NEVER KNEW ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW
Most people run into legal troubles at some point in their lives, but being arrested is just juicier when it
DJ KHALED PRESENTS STEPH LECOR “SATURDAY”
DJ Khaled is known for nothing but hits, so when he introduces you to We The Best First Lady Steph
PREMIERE: CARL BRISTER VIDEO “UNCOMPLICATED LOVE (LET’S GO BACK)”
Singer-songwriter Carl Brister releases his video for “Uncomplicated Love (Let’s Go Back)” today! This soulful R&B smash-in-the-making turns up the
Magnificent Birds of Prey
This 4 member rock band Magnificent Birds of Prey recently released their latest 11 song CD entitled Kaleidoscope in 2015.
NEW SINGLE “GO PRETTY GIRL” LEAVES YOU IN A TRANCE
P.J. was born in the tiny island of Antiqua before moving to New York’s Section 8 Park Hill Projects in
JANELIA’S CAREER IS EMERGING INTO A TRIUMPHANT YEAR
Janelia was born in Houston Texas but raised in Nigeria and pays homage to her people by singing and writing
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MERCY VIDEO FOR “BREATH”
Synth-pop artist MERCY releases her debut single, “Breath” with heavy clapping beats and crunchy synthesizer samples that will lead this
THIRD EYE BLIND’S NEW ALBUM + “EVERYTHING IS EASY” MUSIC VIDEO
Third Eye Blind, one of the most cited and emulated to this new generation of indie bands, has just released
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 18, 2015
GROUPLOVE’S HANNAH HOOPER COLLABORATES WITH VOLCOM Hannah Hooper of Canvasback Music/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove has teamed with Volcom, the popular
BRIELLE “ROCKET” VIDEO
Billboard Charting and MTV Hits, America’s Pop Sensation singer songwriter BRIELLE released the video her 3rd consecutive single, “Rocket” on
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STOLI HAS FALLEN FOR THE VOCALISTS OF SONNET COTTAGE
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Beneath Potomac Skies: A Rustic Performance
Ken Francis Wenzel, a singer/songwriter/saxophonist, based out of Washington, DC, has a brand new album for release, which is titled,
DATING A RUSSIAN WOMAN THROUGH MARMELADIES: MYTHS AND SUPERSTITIONS
Many Western men have found love dating Russian women using sites such as http://marmeladies.com. Because of increasing interest, several myths
TIM HOULIHAN – ‘Anthems’
Tim Houlihan sings like someone who has seen things. Often on hearing young singer-songwriters in their late teens or early
Autopilot – ‘Desert Dreams’
You can tell a lot about a band by taking a look at the way they craft their sound. Autopilot,
Jared Deck – “17 Miles”
Can’t help but catch the vibe on the latest song from Jared Deck. The new single, “17 Miles” is a
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 17, 2015
NEW EP BY MAXIMONO Following a slew of releases via esteemed labels Simma Black, Criminal Hype and Crossfrontier Audio, as
ICONA POP PREMIERE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR SINGLE “EMERGENCY”
Today, the Swedish duo Icona Pop premiered the official video for their brand new single “Emergency.” The video was directed
THE HOLYDRUG COUPLE SHARES NEW VISUALIZATION FOR “CONCORDE”
The Holydrug Couple’s new LP Moonlust is out now Sacred Bones Records. The Chilean psych band just wrapped up a
STRATUS UNVEILS FREE THREE-TRACK ‘JUICED’ EP
After releasing a few singles in the past couple months, versatile Chicago bass producer Stratus is back with ‘Juiced,’ his
KWAME BINEA “HANG ON” SINGLE
Harlem-based roots rock singer/songwriter Kwame Binea, who fronts the Kwame Binea Shakedown, has announced the worldwide digital release of their
Duncan Foley – “On Your Own”
Duncan Foley’s “On Your Own” is a comfortable reassuring album. Lyrically the songs focuses on the idea of evolution, of
THE MOST AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS ON HGTV’S ‘FIXER UPPER’
If you like to watch home improvement shows, then you have to be a fan of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”, featuring
LITTLE BOOTS UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “NO PRESSURE”
Hot off the heels of last weeks “Working Girl” reveal, today, Little Boots (aka Victoria Hesketh) unveils the next official
Jodi Krangle
Performing throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, Jodi Krangle has lent her talents on several albums including: six albums
BECK “DREAMS”
Beck unveils the new single “Dreams,” his first release since Morning Phase took Album of The Year honors at this
Luca Bash – Single Drops – EP Review
Definitely a tough one to review…I gotta give Luca Bash some real credit for challenging my ears and brain for