Esthema, Long Goodbye
Esthema’s Long Goodbye is a rich progressive rock record that harnesses classic and modern sounds. With its short opening track […]
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BILLY RAY DEIZ SCORES HIT WITH “RATHER HAVE SOONER”
Oregon doesn’t really fit the description of music hit makers, but according to Broadjam, Billy Ray Deiz’s single “Rather Have
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULy 30, 2014
JESSIE J + ARIANA GRANDE + NICKI MINAJ RELEASE “BANG BANG” International superstars Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki
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HALSEY SIGNS TO ASTRALWERKS WITH DEBUT SINGLE “GHOST”
Astralwerks welcomes recording artist Halsey to its roster with the new single “Ghost” out today and an EP scheduled for
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VOGUE DOTS PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SKINNY THING”
Halifax electronic-pop duo, Vogue Dots, released their debut EP, Toska, on May 6, 2014 via Montreal-based indie label, Indica Records
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KADY Z 30 SECOND TEASER OF ‘ORDINARY GIRL UNDONE’ HERE
Rising pop songstress Kady Z has announced the September 23 release of Ordinary Girl Undone, a 5 track acoustic EP
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WILLODEAN VIDEO “JULIE DRINKS WITH DEMONS”
Willodean isn’t a mainstream moniker. It’s an anachronistic name, one for a band that chronicles longing, loneliness, and lost loves.
TAKING IN “THE SHADE” WITH NEW YORK BAND DOG SOCIETY
It is refreshing to see and hear new music from a band with humble beginnings. This would be the case
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Billy Ray Deiz, “Rather Have Sooner”
Laced with woozy tremolo and everything you would expect from smooth country tinged soul, Billy Ray Deiz’s ‘Rather Have Sooner’
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Xavier Toscano, Feel So Good
Taking cues from Bruno Mars and throwing in a huge sprinkling of electro pop, Xavier Toscano’s new album Feel So
MUSIC THERAPY FOR PETS
The next time you visit your vet, you might walk out with a prescription of soothing music. There are professionals
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Winchester Revival, Eyes in the Canopy
Eyes in the Canopy is the latest four track EP from East Bay, California based band Winchester Revival. Winchester Revival
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GODSMACK EXCLUSIVELY STREAM 1000hp ON ITUNES “FIRST PLAY”
Starting today, GODSMACK are exclusively streaming their sixth full-length album, 1000hp [Republic Records], on iTunes Radio “First Play”. Listen to
DYNAMIC ROMANCE FUELS UP-AND-COMER’S THE MORNING BIRDS
They say love conquers all and sometimes it also creates a wonderful fusion. That would be the case for Jennifer
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 29, 2014
YOGI TEAMS UP WITH SCHOOLBOY Q FOR OFFICIAL REMIX OF “HELL OF A NIGHT” UK production trio Yogi stands at
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RACHEL COSTANZO ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘STARLIGHT’
Young Australian pop singer on the rise, Rachel Costanzo has announced the release of her new single, Starlight (out August
BANK OF MELBOURNE ANNOUNCES THE ‘MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK’ FEAT ELLA HOOPER
Bank of Melbourne today announced the return of Melbourne Music Bank, a community-driven music initiative offering aspiring artists a chance
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TENSNAKE IS BACK WITH A UNIQUELY SEXY VIDEO “FEEL OF LOVE”
Following the release of his acclaimed debut album ‘Glow’ earlier this year plus tour dates across the globe, Tensnake announces
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AntoineRNB
Antoine is hitting the scene and is building his career one song at a time. His soulful melodies come across
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Sex With Strangers, You Know Something We Don’t (CD)
Vancouver rockers “Sex With Strangers” seem to making all the right moves. Working hard, releasing music, hitting the pavement. Make
AMUSUIM RELEASES HOT NEW VIDEO
There’s a new artist based out of New York that’s been turning heads regionally and internationally with his music. Amusium
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 28, 2014
NEW LYRIC VIDEO BY FINAL CONFESSION Independent Michigan outfit Final Confession is excited to unleash their first lyric video for
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Farewell, Manchester, ‘Found’
Perfect pop in the style of Owl City and the Killers right here from Farewell, Manchester. Opening with title track
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 26, 2014
WAR ON WOMEN SIGN TO BRIDGE NINE RECORDS Baltimore, MD-based co-ed feminist hardcore punk band War On Women are excited
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STEREO OFF DROP FIRST MUSIC VIDEO “BULLET TIME”
Brooklyn-based electro-rock quintet, Stereo Off, release their video for “Bullet Time,” the first video from their debut, five-song EP, New
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DIRTY LOOPS NEW SINGLE “DIE FOR YOU”
Swedish pop/fusion act Dirty Loops “channel Timberlake” in their brand new track – “Die For You.” The track will be
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Stone Diamond, We Stole the Stars from the Black Night
The clarity of this Stone Diamond is spot on with one jamtastic, brilliant cut! Stone Diamond is a rock band
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 24, 2014
THIRD ALBUM BY JESSICA CAMPBELL With her third album, roots-pop singer/songwriter Jessica Campbell proves there’s strength in numbers. Largely
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“THE SUN RITUAL” BY HARRY NAGLE
Experimental producer and rock artist Harry Nagle releases “The Sun Ritual” off his fifth album, The Evacuation of the Summer
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THE DIRTY JACKS NEW SINGLE “MR DERAILER”
“Mr. Derailer” is the third single from The Dirty Jacks upcoming EP, All Part Of The Plan. It’s a catchy
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Blue Light Bandits, The BLB Demo
Classic bluesy soul. That’s the dish of the day from the Blue Light Bandits, with a generous side order of
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 23, 2014
UNCLE KRACKER ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “ENDLESSLY” Multi-platinum singer and songwriter UNCLE KRACKER returns with his brand new single “Endlessly”. The
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VALERY GORE SHARES FIRST SINGLE “AMSTERDAM”
Avant-pop artist Valery Gore is thrilled to announce the release of Idols In The Dark Heart by sharing the album’s
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KIMBRA DEBUTS NEW TRACK ‘MIRACLE’
NZ/LA-based artist Kimbra will hit the road this fall for a U.S. headlining tour. The tour, supported by electro-pop artist
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JOEYG. RELEASES “ZOOTED”
JOEYG. the acclaimed rapper and leader of Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop collective, THE HUMANAUTS, just dropped his latest “joint”, “ZOOTED”. Being added
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THE PIERCES RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘CREATION’ SEPTEMBER 1st 2014
The Pierces will release their new single on September 1st through Polydor Records. ‘Creation’ is the latest single to be
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Rick Shaffer, Misadventure
I had the pleasure of reviewing Rick Shaffer’s second solo album titled ‘Hidden Charms’ (http://skopemag.com/2011/05/25/rick-shaffer-hidden-charms) back in 2011 for Skope
INTRODUCING THE REAL DOTCOMM
If you had to describe yourself in a paragraph what would your first few sentences be? I’m a down to
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Xombie, Capital X
With some brutal beats and out there vocal stylings, Xombie’s latest album Capital X will shake the dust from your
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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 22, 2014
BROADWING RELEASES SELF-MADE VIDEO FOR “COMMERCE” Producing his own music, videos and visual art from his back room at home,