HELENA NEW SINGLE “RAVEN”
On the heels of HELENA’s highly receptive Spring release, “Levity” feat. Shawnee Taylor, dance music’s heroine returns with the festival […]
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NAZDAQ BRIXX NEW SINGLE “RED DRESS LUV”
Brixx officially began writing rhymes and working on his delivery in high school while juggling his school work at the
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STOLI IS ‘BLOWN AWAY’ BY THE DAVE GODDESS GROUP
Hello there good people of the world. We are still all here and that is a good sign. So I
MATT SORUM ADOPTS AND SAVES BEAR PHOENIX
Rock legend and animal activist Matt Sorum is keeping tabs on a moon bear he’s named Phoenix who has been
ARMY INTELLIGENCE OFFICER PENS OPEN LETTER ON IRAQ AND ISIS
Chief Warrant Officer Paul Holton, author of “Collateral Kindness: The True Story of an Army Interrogator in Iraq,” penned an
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Tommy West, Frequencies of the Sun
Tommy West’s “Frequencies of the Sun” is a real trip. Over the course of eleven songs Tommy West displays his
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ANDREW JUDAH RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BETTER & BETTER”
Andrew Judah’s latest magnum opus, the ominously entitled baroque-infused indie-pop LP Monster is coming out in just a couple weeks
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SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 25, 2014
CHARLI XCX INVITES ROSE MCGOWAN TO “BREAK THE RULES” Coming off an exciting weekend at the 2014 MTV Video Music
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COBRA STARSHIP RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “NEVER BEEN IN LOVE” FEATURING ICONA POP
Cobra Starship is back! The DCD2 Records/Fueled By Ramen band that brought you Top 5 hits like the multi-platinum tracks
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THE EMPTY HEARTS, THE EMPTY HEARTS
The Empty Hearts are another super group of sorts, where successful members of past bands (The Cars, Blondie, The Romantics
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VANDENBERG’S MOONKINGS
This Dutch group is made up of former Whitesnake guitarist and songwriter Adrian Vandenberg, Jan Hoving on vocals, Sem Christoffel
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Phillip Brandon, Debut EP
Phillip Brandon’s homespun blend of roots rock, Americana, and Soul is captured in his new EP/album which goes by the
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Rick Parma, Piece of Heaven
This CD “Piece of Heaven” by Southern California’s own Rick Parma is probably destined to be remembered as one of
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The Midnight Slander, Long Way Home
From Cleveland, Ohio comes rockers The Midnight Slander who just released their latest CD entitled “Long Way Home” in 2014
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Able Danger, Escape
Dayton, Ohio can claim a new force to hit the music scene and its name is Able Danger. Able Danger
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SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 19, 2014
MIDGE URE ON BILLBOARD.COM Grammy and Brit Award winning musician Midge Ure, OBE (Officer of the British Empire – awarded
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RACHEL LYNN NEW SINGLE “SOMEHOW SOME WAY”
Check out NYC-based pop crooner Rachel Lynn. Lynn just released her new single “Somehow, Some Way”. The track comes off
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RONNY MORRIS NEW VIDEO “I’LL SURVIVE”
He has done it again, the award winning pop artist, Ronny Morris, has released his latest video, “I’ll Survive”. “I’ll
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ALEX PRESTON NEW SINGLE “GRAVITY”
Australian label boss and Electro House Maestro Alex Preston has teamed up with fellow Aussie Zannon on their minimalist, Electro
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VERONICA BALLESTRINI LIKES “COOKIES & CREAM” WHISKEY
In conjunction with the release of her current single, “Cookies and Cream,” country recording artist Veronica Ballestrini has been named
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TYGA “ERRYDAY” OFF ‘THE GOLD ALBUM: 18TH DYNASTY’
Here is a brand new exclusive World Premiere from Tyga called “Erryday” and the song is infectiously catchy. His highly
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STOLI HEADS OUT ON SUMMER VACATION WITH JUDE GWYNAIRE’S ‘SINGING ROCK LAKE’ ALBUM
Hello there good people of this music loving earth, pleasure to see you all again. Did you all know that
TOP MOVIES THAT CAN INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE ENGAGEMENT RING CHOICES
Movies can be an excellent way to escape the everyday stressful life that you lead and immerse yourself in the
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Ian & The Dream, California Cauliflower
Ian & The Dream’s “California Cauliflower” sounds like summertime. Remarkably sunny the songs are full of optimism. The poppy nature
INTERNATIONAL ACTS WIN BIG IN THE 13TH INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS FAN VOTE
San Antonio’s Own Laura Marie Joins Al Farabi, Born Of Osiris, Hitarda, Melissa Ferrick, Pierre Bensusan, Sarkodie, Volodja Balzalorsky and
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Kristopher James, Movement 1
Kristopher James conjures up wintery landscapes for “Movement 1”. There is warmth within these tracks of a house waiting to
STRONG BOND DRIVES THIS HARD ROCKING BAND
It has been a while since we have seen bands mesh the way that Long Island rockers Black Dawn has.
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SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 18, 2014
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA DEBUTS THEIR ROCK OPERA Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will wrap up 2014 by performing their rock opera The Christmas
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TANGINA STONE IN NYC + “COPS”
Beautiful, emerging, singer-songwriter Tangina Stone has been chosen to perform for the grand reopening of AVEDA’s newly redesigned Columbus Circle
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MIDNIGHT CINEMA VIDEO “EDGE OF THE EARTH”
Midnight Cinema is proud to announce the upcoming release of their debut album, LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE on August 26,
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JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEY POST “BETAMAX”
Celebrating two decades of defying genres and creating ceaselessly groundbreaking music, Tulsa-based Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is set to release
JIMMY RAE ALL SMILES WITH CARTHY
Three brothers from Houston are living the dream of writing and recording music together. They say everything is BIGGER in
WHY BLOGGERS NEED SECURE SITES
If you run a blog, safety might not be your most immediate concern. After all, you’re not a serious business
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Perfect Mark, Flesh & Voice
Perfect Mark’s blend of pop rock balances smooth vocals with a good helping of grit. Listen: http://perfectmark.bandcamp.com ‘Footprints’ kicks things
STEVE RYAN “LIFE DESTINY” BOOK RELEASE & MORE
This has been a super busy year for Steve Ryan. He just released another book called “Life Destiny.” Grab your
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SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 15, 2014
GAVIN DEGRAW TO RELEASE ‘FINEST HOUR: THE BEST OF GAVIN DEGRAW’ + “FIRE” Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling RCA recording artist
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NEW SINGLE BY MAHONEY HARRIS
Auckland folk/pop songwriter Mahoney Harris is delighted to announce the release of her new single ‘We Didn’t Feel Alone’, out
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SUGARBAD SINGLE “JUST CAN’T STOP”
Anchored by the sound of funk and soul masters including James Brown, Otis Redding, and Prince, SugarBad creates an uplifting
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MYSTERY TWINS NEW VIDEO “GHOST”
Check out Mystery Twins new video “Ghost”, which uses long-exposure photography to a hauntingly eerie effect. Directed by singer /
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Creation Mind, The Crimson Sun
Creation Mind’s “The Crimson Sun” is a fine homage to classic rock. With such big dreams Creation Mind covers all