MY FATHER AND THE MAN IN BLACK is a fresh angle on the Johnny Cash mythology and a long way from Walk The Line. Following a record-breaking rollout in the U.K., this documentary about the music legend–as seen through the eyes of his long-time manager, the late Saul Holiff–opens in major U.S. markets on…
NEW JEFF JONES ALBUM OCTOBER 1
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Today, singer/songwriter Jeff Jones announced the upcoming availability of his 3rd full-length album, ‘The Rooster Crows — The Bank Sessions’. The album features Jeff Jones on vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, Eric Matlock on Keys (Jelly Bread) and the three members of the Italian Afro-Disco band The Bank, (Brini, Loparco, Zullo). The international take on…
XANDER SMITH HEADS TO EUROPE IN SEPTEMBER
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Los Angeles singer songwriter Xander Smith announced today that he would be returning to Europe this fall to tour in support of his debut solo release, Hey San Pedro. In addition to the previously announced tour dates, three additional dates have been added. This will be his second solo tour of Europe in the 12…
RO AKIN ‘MIXED FEELINGS’ MIXTAPE
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Fly Nation Entertainment is pleased to introduce you to Atlanta-based rapper Ro Akin. Ro started his music career as a member of the Outsyders, a songwriting and production crew that spawned Britney Spears # 1 Hit “Womanizer.” A rapper from the start, Ro dropped his first single, “My Role,” off of…
CODY KAREY’S NEW SINGLE “YOU ARE THE SONG”
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Verve Records is proud to introduce 22-year old tenor Cody Karey who will release his self-titled debut album on October 22. Executive produced by 16-time Grammy award winning producer David Foster, Karey’s new album captures the timeless artistry of this breathtaking new voice. “Verve is proud to introduce Cody Karey,” said David Foster, Chairman…
VIKESH KAPOOR SINGLE “I DREAMT BLUES” AUDIO + LIVE VIDEO
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Co-produced by Adam Selzer (M. Ward) and featuring Nate Query (Decemberists, Black Prairie), Jeff Ratner (Langhorne Slim), and Birger Olsen (Denver), The Ballad of Willy Robbins is a concept album that chronicles the brutal but hopeful journey of a working-class man who slowly loses his ambition, health, family and shelter. It was inspired by the…
CIEL ROUGE LEAD SINGLE “KIDS ON LEVEESâ€
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Rapper and producer Ciel Rouge announces the release of his mixtape. Showcasing musical influences from Andre 300, TalIb Kweli and Black Thought, Ciel’s honest approach to music puts an emphasis on chord progression and melody, writing lyrics around those. Neglecting egoistic content, Ciel Rouge provides a relatable track in his lead single “Kids On Levees”.…
BIGBANGZOOM THEORY
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International performer and songwriter BigBangZoom isn’t your run of the mill artist. A geologist by day currently living in Kuwait and rockin’ the clubs at night, BBZ is rapidly becoming well known in regions most of us have never even seen outside of the news channels. Skope: Living in the middle east and beyond seems…
RECORDING ARTIST STAY KEY CASTING HIS OWN “SHADOWâ€
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In the musical landscape of the greatest city in the world, many have tried to conquer its demands. A native Long Islander has taken on the quest to climb the competitive music industry ladder one step at a time. The artist, Stay Key was influenced by various styles of music from Motown to Alternative Rock.…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY VIOLENT SOHO
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The Buddhist concept of the ‘hungry ghost’ neatly sums up the urgency, the want, the search of Violent Soho’s music. Amid the riffs, hooks and wail of front man Luke Boerdam is a stark examination of the way we view the world, and the way consumer culture feeds relentlessly on itself and its urges. A…
MAX FROST SIGNS WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS
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Atlantic Records has announced its signing of singer/songwriter, Max Frost. The Austin-based musician will release his much-anticipated debut EP, entitled simply “LOW HIGH LOW,” on October 8th. “LOW HIGH LOW” is heralded by the genre-smashing single, “White Lies,” which arrives at all DSPs on September 17th. The track — which previously hit #1 on The…
WIRE: VICE/NOISEY DEBUTS YUNA’S NEW SONG “FALLING”
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VICE/NOISEY debuted today “Falling,” the intoxicating new track from breakthrough singer/songwriter Yuna. Produced by Robin Hannibal of the soul-pop group Rhye, “Falling” is the first track off Yuna’s forthcoming sophomore album “Nocturnal,” due out on October 29 on Verve Records. Vice calls “Falling” an “intercontinental dance floor jam you don’t wanna miss.” http://noisey.vice.com/blog/listen-to-yunas-smoldering-new-track-falling
ONE DAYS NOTICE “HAHA” LYRIC VIDEO
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Five piece rock outfit One Days Notice have released a lyric video for Haha, the first single from their new full length album When Dinosaurs Get Drunk, out on 9/10/13 . The record was produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate) at Crushtone Studios in Cleveland, OH along with additional production from Ben Schigel (Machine…
WIRE: NEW ROBERT LUX SINGLE ON YMR
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Producer, DJ and songwriter Robert Lux is set to release his debut EP That New this fall. Lux will showcase what The New York Times describes as a “combination of effects and synths and noisemaking,” in a five song EP that flaunts electronica rooted in deep and funky house music. http://www.yourmusicradar.com/ymr-premiere-robert-lux-i-feel-new-ft-charlotte-sometimes/
WIRE: NEW BLACK DAVE ON BILLBOARD
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“With this video, I just wanted to share the day in the life of myself, and New York City skateboarding. Bringing the viewer into my world, but making sure to pay homage to the New York City skateboard culture. Teaming up with director Jason Ano, and having Peter Bici and Leo Fitzpatrick who were actors…
CTZEN POST SINGLE “IMMORTAL”
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Remember CTZEN, the infectious ‘Man Band’ as seen on X Factor Season 2, known for their authentic vocal ability and universal appeal on the hit show? The LA based group, comprised of four young men in their early twenties– Parker, Kelechi, Calvin and Russel gave the world its very first glimpse inside the vocal genius…
STEWART EASTHAM “ACROSS THE SEA” VIDEO
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Singer-songwriter Stewart Eastham is set to release his debut solo album, The Man I Once Was, on September 24, 2013 via Long Bar Music. Eastham’s first record since fronting country-rock band Day of the Outlaw captures some of his most honest and personal lyricism to date, especially moments like “Idyllwild, CA,” “Crawl Up In…
DEEP SEA ARCADE SINGLE “BLACK CAT”
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Australia’s DEEP SEA ARCADE have spent the best part of the last year living in the UK, soaking up the culture and imparting some of their own as they lay down their sophomore record, quickly creating the same buzz in their temporary home of London which lead to them being one of Sydney’s most respected…
BERA CLOSES SUMMER WITH “SUMMERTIME”
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Georgian hip hop artist BERA has premiered his new single and music video “Summertime,” which is available now on iTunes. The song features up and coming artist Lil Playy, and is the follow up single to 2011’s “Favorite Things.” Although considered an emerging artist in the United States, Bera has achieved national success in…
NEW SINGLE BY BRODY BOY “INCREDIBLE”
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New song from upcoming new york artist Brody Boy about the appreciation he has for women. Its a chill laid back song, something all women would appreciate in this genre full of hos and bitches. https://soundcloud.com/brodyboy59/brody-boy-incredible Brody boy is a hip-hop artist from New York. In 2012 Brody boy released his debut mixtape “I Repent…
MIC HANDZ POSTS “PACKWORK”
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If you’re looking for an artist that has the ability to leverage his opportunity within the streets using his rhymes, look no further than Flatbush native Mic Handz. Joining forces with Money Bag Maj, the duo display a strong understanding of what it takes to rise to the top, and that the best things in…
WAR & PEACE TOUR STARTS SEPTEMBER 5th
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ViperWar & Peace Tour Flyer Records, Rhymesayers Entertainment & The Agency Group are proud to announce a nationwide U.S. series of shows entitled the War and Peace Tour, featuring underground Hip Hop legends Immortal Technique and Brother Ali and hosted by the ghetto ambassador Poison Pen. The tour kicks off on September 5th in Redway,…
JAMIE DRASTIK NEW LYRIC VIDEO
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Drastik’s obsession with hip hop first began at the tender age of eight, when he was penning rhymes to perform in front of his elementary school peers as a hopeful contestant in talent shows. After his first taste of performing, his passion for music led to an independent album released whilst still in high school,…
IF YOU NEED TO WAKE UP PUT ON SOME STONETHROW
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Hello there people of the world. It feels so good to be back & posting again after WordPress 3.6 sent the Skope site into a tailspin. Before we begin today I just want to speak on fame. Fame is something that so many people would kill for but what are we asking for exactly?! You…
WIRE: DAKOTA BRADLEY RELEASES EXCLUSIVE TRACK
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Country newcomer and Streamsound recording artist Dakota Bradley is currently featured on Glamour Magazine’s website providing fans with an exclusive track called “Memory or Me.” The song showcases Bradley’s sentimental side and references the relationship struggle of a significant other letting go of a former flame. In the feature, Anna Moeslein of Glamour.com says,…
EMPRA DIAGNOSE “STRANGE CONDITION” VIDEO
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With a Vanda & Young songwriting award nomination, recent shows abroad with Fall Out Boy and global LiveNation band competition win under their belt, Australia’s EMPRA are stepping up to the next level with ‘Strange Condition’ and a national tour. Not many bands have been banned from their home country. A tirade of swearing on…
PAPA VIDEO FOR “YOUNG RUT” ON VEVO
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The video for the track “Young Rut,” off PAPA’s upcoming debut full-length Tender Madness, is streaming now at http://vevo.ly/V7lhUi. Directed by Norton, the video portrays an LA story of love and lust starring only the clothes of the subjects involved. Norton explains, “When I first heard the track, it spoke to me of a feeling…
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN NEW VIDEO FOR “RIDICULOUS”
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Mass Appeal Entertainment and 368 Music Group are pleased to announce the upcoming release date for A PLACE CALLED LOVELAND, due on September 3, 2013. The disc is the 4th studio album by three-time Grammy Award nominated singer/songwriter/activist, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rkPv6jaP8s Following the Grammy-nominated “Best R&B Album,” The Love & War MasterPeace (2010),…
SHELLY BHUSHAN SINGLE “FEATHER”
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Called “soulful and feisty” by The New Yorker Festival, NYC-based soul-pop artist Shelly Bhushan releases new focus track “Feather” off her fourth studio album Something Out of Nothing, which she released independently in May. With lyrics penned by Bhushan and music co-written with her band members, “Feather” presents the artist’s “tellin’ it like it is”…
BUBBA SPARXXX VIDEO “COUNTRY FOLKS”
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Bubba Sparxxx has released his new video “Country Folks” online. The song is the latest single from Bubba’s Sparxxx upcoming new album, ‘Pain Management’. Produced by Hideout Pictures, the video was shot in Athens, Georgia and features Rehab’s Danny Boone and Colt Ford. The new video follows the critically acclaimed “Splinter,” video featuring Crucifix which…
INTO IT. OVER IT. DEBUT “SPINNING THREAD” ON SPIN.COM
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Into It. Over It. and Triple Crown Records are thrilled to debut “Spinning Thread”, the first song off the new album Interesctions, out September 24th. The latest full-length album from the prolific Chicago based songwriter Evan Weiss, Intersection was recorded at the legendary Soma Electronic Music Studios by producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron &…
Gundriver, Gundriver No. 1
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From the heavy metal of an Apache Helicopter to Heavy Metal tracks is the path of former Army Pilot, Tom Potter. He, along with Scott Siegel (vocals), Crazy Tomes (bass/vocals) and Alex Rivas (drums) make up the heavy-hitting Rockers, Gundriver. But what’s interesting is that Potter is also a student of the craft studying Audio…
A Hundred Years, Altered Reality
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Canada’s A Hundred Years has channeled their dark, ominous songwriting into a frightful collection of 13-tracks on their appropriately named full-length, Altered Reality. The album is rife with their self-described “psychedelic Badlands Rock” with lots of throwback 60s Garage Fuzz, California Desert Rock and “really slow Death Metal.” The ethos of the album is…
Gena Perala, Exactly Nowhere
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Transition from poet to artist? Sure, there’s no leap there. Many would claim that their favorite song lyrics constitute “poetry” and you can see how poems could eventually become lyrical matter. For poet/songwriter Gena Perala, they certainly seem to be one and the same. The published poet has released her new album, Exactly Nowhere, 15-tracks…
WIRE: FUSE TV FEATURES APOLLO THE GREAT
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Recently, Fuse tapped the AubGreen Collective for season 2 of their unsigned artist docu-series, Behind The Unsigned. They traveled down to Apollo The Great’s hometown Camden, New Jersey where they journeyed through different sections of the city while Apollo let’s you inside of his world and explains the everyday life of an unsigned artists working…
WIRE: NEW JARS OF CLAY ON BILLBOARD
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GRAMMY-Awards winning band Jars of Clay are previewing their eleventh studio album, Inland, exclusively on Billboard.com beginning August 20th. Inland is available August 27th on their own Gray Matters label with distribution through Tone Tree. Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Beth Orton, The Decemberists) and mixed by Beau Sorenson and Jacquire King, Inland…
LA WEEKLY BEDROCKtoberfest INFO
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LA Weekly is proud to announce its first annual BEDROCKtoberfest music festival being held on Saturday, October 5th from 3-10pm at Bedrock.LA. The outdoor Echo Park block party will feature Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA as headliner as well as Liam Finn, Twin Shadow & Wynn (DJ Set), and Vanaprasta on the Music Stage hosted by…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY LOVE CRUSHED VELVET
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Keeping rock alive in NYC, Love Crushed Velvet has teamed up with ARTISTdirect to premiere their first single “Revolution Time”. “Revolution Time” is the first song to premiere off the band’s upcoming EP Delusions, set to release on September 24th! On the heels of their critically acclaimed debut album, Love Crushed Velvet will release a…
WIRE: DIWON NEW VIDEO ON EARMILK
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Diwon’s debut solo LP, New Game, is finally out. A breakneck journey through the strange loops of his unique artistic process, New Game finds Diwon working with artists from the hip-hop underground such as Tim Fite and MC Paul Barman, as well as indie sirens like Liza. Tracks are variously built from funky-drummer style percussion…
AVICII TO BE FEATURED IN VEVO’S ‘LIFT’ PROGRAM
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Superstar DJ/producer Avicii will be featured in VEVO’s exciting emerging artist program, LIFT. From now through September 17, release day of his debut album TRUE, fans will have the opportunity to get to know Avicii through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage on a dedicated page across the world’s leading all-premium music video…
