“I was inspired buy a chilled summer night of just kicking it with the homies,” he explains. “On this night in particular I wasn’t going to allow anything to worry or stress me out. Sometimes we get caught up in the everyday functions of our lives trying to survive, and forget to take the time…
WIRE: JOE PERRY SONS MAKE GOOD WITH DEAD BOOTS
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Dead Boots may be the best example of how great things can come from no expectations. Brothers Adrian and Tony Perry began the group almost as a lark. “I grew up in LA,” explains Adrian, “and whenever I came to visit Tony, we’d always record stuff for fun.” Adrian had a few serious bands while…
WIRE: WESLEY STACE FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOHN WESLEY HARDING ON WSJ.COM
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Self-Titled features two songs, “When I Knew” and “Stare At The Sun,” co-written with the Fiery Furnaces’ Eleanor Friedberger. Both tracks appear in alternate versions on Personal Record, Friedberger’s critically acclaimed new record co-written with Stace. SPIN hails the pair’s “easy collaboration” while NPR Music notes that Harding “knows a little something about smart love…
WIRE: NEW HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS SINGLE AT PURE VOLUME
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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS and PureVolume.com are pleased to unleash “Spark”, a previously un-released track cut from the band’s new album Zero. “Spark” is being dubbed by internet forums and press outlets alike as one of the most standout tracks on the new record. Take a listen now at this location, and also make sure to take…
MATISSE & SADKO VIDEO “STARS”
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Russia’s newest export DJ / MC Duo Matisse & Sadko announce the official release of their new single “STARS” on Sander van Doorn’s label Doorn Records on July 1st exclusively on Beatport. Watch Matisse & Sadko – Stars (Official Music Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-mP9NV7m5U Stars is a big room tune with undeniable energy. A perfect peak our…
COYOTE KISSES VIDEO & AUDIO “BLACK CAT”
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Coyote Kisses has just released a new free single called “Black Cat” and it’s corresponding music video. “Black Cat” is a future bass banger with a tribal vibe and deep sub bass combining influences from the world of pop edm as well as from up and coming acts like Cashmere Cat and Flume. Here’s the…
THE END OF AMERICA NEW MP3 + DATES
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Principal members Brendon Thomas (Foreverinmotion), James Downes (Call It Arson), and Trevor Leonard (Triangle Shirt Factory) recorded their 2010 debut Steep Bay in a cabin in Upstate New York with only a two-track, battery-powered recorder. For their follow-up, Shakey, the band took a similar approach inspired by Neil Young, recording live to tape with minimal…
WAKE UP PARADISE “HITS THE GROUND” WITH NEW EP & MUCH MORE
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With an impending e.p. “Love.Faith.Wealth.War” and their single “Hits The Ground” already garnering the band attention, WUP is ready to take on the masses. Skope: First, the name… what does it mean to you guys? Wake Up Paradise: Basically, our name is our mission. We want to Wake Up Paradise. This world…
STRANGER DAY VIDEO FOR “SHUT UP”
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Charlotte, North Carolina emcee Shane Coble a.k.a. Stranger Day drops the Jamie Williams/Hype Cult-directed video for “Shut Up”, the new single from his upcoming mixtape You’re Welcome, presented by Atlanta rap media imprint Greedmont Park and clothing label We Are The Process. Shane followed up his first project Young, Dumb & Dope with the Barstool…
ALICIA KEYS SET NEW RECORD + NEW VIDEO
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14-time Grammy ® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys has scored another milestone in her impressive career. Keys becomes the first artist in the Billboard Adult R&B chart’s history to tally 10 No. 1s with “Fire We Make,” her duet with Maxwell (http://vevo.ly/ZymMiY). Keys has spent the most time at No. 1 on Adult R&B, at 80…
WIRE: NEW MIXTAPE BY MOE ON DATPIFF
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New Orleans rapper Moe presents the third volume of his mixtape series Is Anybody Listening, featuring beats from Automatik Beats, Humbeats and Trackanometry. Born at Charity Hospital – the same hospital as Lil Wayne – both his parents were incarcerated by the time he was 6, leaving him in the care of his grandmother. Moe…
Xenia Dunford, His & Hers
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Xenia Dunford is back and better than ever on her brand new full-length album titled ‘His & Hers’. I had the pleasure to review Xenia’s last EP (http://www.skopemag.com/2012/04/26/xenia-dunford-the-eastern-exile-lonely-streets) in 2012 and I knew last year that I hadn’t heard the last of this Xenia Dunford. With such a phenomenal voice and thought-provoking lyrics,…
TEY YANIIS POSTS NEW SINGLE ON YOUTUBE
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25 year old Neo Soul/Hip Hop artist Tey Yaniis brings his old soul personality blending genres such as hip-hop, neo-soul, chill out and poetry. He returns with his first official offering form his upcoming EP “The Soul Jones Collection” called “Stronger/SoulSister. Damani Rhodes guides the latest single with his smooth production along with Joshua James…
STADIUMRED & GIBSON TEAM UP
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Stadiumred, a music and entertainment company based in New York, today announces a promotional partnership with Gibson Brands, the global music and lifestyle-oriented company best known for their world-class guitars. Beginning on June 15, 2013, instruments from Gibson Brands will be on display and available to artists at both the New York City Stadiumred Studios…
U-GOD NEW SINGLE FEAT METHOD MAN
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Just a week after the first single from the forthcoming Keynote Speaker hit the airwaves, U-God is already at it again. “Fire” featuring Wu-Tang veteran, Method Man, and Jackpot Scotty Wotty, brings all the heat fans and critics will expect and love. The bold track channels the original days of the Wu-Tang Era. http://soultemplemusic.bandcamp.com/track/fire-feat-jackpot-and-method-man
TRC POST BRAND NEW ALBUM TRAILER
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British band TRC has announced plans to release their new, full-length album, Nation, in the U.S. on September 24th via No Sleep Records. The record was recorded in their hometown of London with Steve Sears (Gallows, Lethal Bizzle, Hang The B*stard). Watch a teaser clip for TRC’s new album, Nation, here: http://youtu.be/Qrp2QZ7sTgY https://www.facebook.com/trchardcore
WIRE: NEW SING:E FROM THE BANGERZ ON NOISEY
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Six different talents come together as one on an epic scale when DJ and production crew The Bangerz’ members Goldenchyld, Replay, Nick Ngo, Cutso, Squareweezy, and G-Wrex merge. The legendary production and turntablism crew emerges victorious on “Legends Never Die,” as their innovative approach leads to a genre-transcending banger mixing elements of hip hop with…
MIKE POSNER TO JOIN JUSTIN BIEBER’S BELIEVE TOUR
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Singer, songwriter and producer Mike Posner will join Justin Bieber’s BELIEVE tour presented by Motorola, starting on June 22. The 30-date leg of the tour, announced in December as a result of overwhelming demand, kicks off Saturday June 22 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA and will also feature Posner’s label…
WIRE: PITBULL & CREW POST “DRIVING AROUND”
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Setting the stage for a blazing hot summer, Ultra Music is excited to announce the release of Mr. 305 featuring Pitbull and Friends to bring the compilation album, International Takeover to listeners worldwide. Widely known for his collaborations with numerous top artists, International Takeover features dance production from GRAMMY Award-winning producer and owner of Rebel…
TVXQ! FIRST SOLO U.S. CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES
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K-Pop visionaries TVXQ! are set to make their first-ever solo U.S. concert debut this July in Los Angeles. The “Catch Me” Live World Tour is presented by SM Entertainment, who also manage the Korean pop group. Tickets for the highly anticipated, one-time only Nokia Theatre performance are available here – http://www.axs.com/events/242470/tvxq-live-world-tour-tickets. The…
WIRE: BLKHRTS NEW SINGLE ON PASSION OF THE WEISS
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BLKHRTS, a Denver-based rap group comprised of members Yonnas, King F.O.E, and Karma The Voice, have been creating buzz for some time now with their attention grabbing blend of metal, goth, hardcore and hip-hop, and are now set to unleash their latest effort, the Death, Romance and The Color BLK mixtape, which is due out…
WIRE: MAGNET POSTS MP3 THE PETTICOAT TEAROOM
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Magnet is feeling the love after listening to The Petticoat Tearoom’s latest single, “Love Isn’t Gone.” The magazine featured the track, off the band’s self-titled sophomore release (out July 30), on MP3 at 3PM. Magnet discussed the recording of the new album, which was live and to tape at Baltimore’s Wright Way Studios. Check out…
MORNING FUZZ NEW VIDEO “YOU SAY”
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Before the album hits, the Brooklyn Boys will make their national TV debut on Artie Lange’s DirecTV show this Friday, June 21st (11 pm PT on Channel 239). A new video, for first single “You Say”, debuted today – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE2XY7KPfdo. Shot in New York, the video features an opening scenes from Venice Beach,…
SLIPKNOT DRUMMER JOEY JORDISON UNVEILS NEW PROJECT
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Slipknot member Joey Jordison has unveiled details of his new project, Scar The Martyr. Recorded at Sound Farm Studios in Des Moines, IA, Scar The Martyr’s as-yet-untitled debut album, was produced by Rhys Fulber whose production and mixing credits include Fear Factory, Rob Zombie, Mindless Self Indulgence, Front Line Assembly and more. …
EMMY WILDWOOD SINGLE “CHICK CHICK BOOM”
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Emmy Wildwood approaches synth pop from a punk perspective in her debut single “Chick Chick Boom (Tired Of Love).” The title of the single refers to the sound of loading and firing off a gun, and even though the lyrics suggest otherwise “it all expired/ i am so tired of love,” Emmy’s voice is strong…
MIKE AIKEN VIDEO “SAVE THE WHALES”
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Mike Aiken’s “Save The Whales” video offers compelling vintage film clips and photos interspersed with more modern images to drive home the deadly-serious issue of whale extinction. Aiken’s taunting, spirit-filled vocal is riveting on this classic Country Joe McDonald song which morphs into an 1880s sea chantey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmMtCPEDBnI “This is an issue that’s really…
TANYA CARTER AND BIRCH CREATE “MR. DJ BOY”
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Belize’s top reggae artiste Tanya Carter has once again teamed up with Christopher Birch, this time for a dancehall song called Mr. Dj Boy. Tanya, who has been getting rave reviews since the release of her hit Exboyfriend, also produced by Birch, is making steady progress in creating her own space on the international reggae…
VALIENT THORR NEW VIDEO “TORN APART”
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Recorded at Ronnie Jone Sound Studios in Athens, GA and produced, engineered and mixed by Kyle Spence of experimental rockers Harvey Milk, Our Own Masters shines a bright light on VALIENT THORR’s singular sound, delivering twelve tracks of balls-to-the-wall rock that yearns to be played at full volume. Behold, the brand new Valient Thorr music…
D’Nero, Story Of A Young Boss
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Not to be confused with Robert De Niro, Jersey’s own D’Nero is a young up-and-coming rapper, audio engineer, producer & songwriter who is looking to make a huge statement. Succeeding is in D’Nero’s DNA as he single-handedly sold over 20,000 units in 17 different countries all on just a $400 budget! This D’Nero…
MARCUS DEBUT ALBUM OUT
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There’s magic in the music of songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Marcus Linon. Passion, urgency, energy, gorgeous melodies and creative lyrics, served by a sharp voice that sometimes reminds you of Peter Hammill’s. Here are some of the attributes of Marcus, a talented young musician from Paris, whose first album, ‘Catch 22’, is about to be released. Add to…
NEW SINGLE BY MIKE ANGELLO ON YOUTUBE
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Mike Angello introduces his second single, Supernatural woman, this song being an interesting featuring with Randi (Morandi), speaking about the love of a man for his woman. He describes his beloved one in beautiful words, as you can guess from the title of the song. After Belong To You, his first single, Mike is ready…
WIRE: RASPBERRY BULBS STREAM A TRACK VIA PITCHFORK
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Raspberry Bulbs are a band from New York City. Since their debut LP “Nature Tries Again” (Hospital Productions, 2011) RB has grown from the solo project of M. del Rio (HWCT from Bone Awl) into a five-piece of extraordinary force and focus. The first studio version of Deformed Worship was scrapped, and its songs re-recorded…
TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCES FALL HEADLINE TOUR
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TITLE FIGHT are announcing a four week headlining tour that kicks off mid-September in Baltimore, MD and circles the US. They will be taking Balance & Composure, Cruel Hand and Slingshot Dakota with them as support. NPR hailed the band, saying “Title Fight hits the sweet spot between the heartfelt, road-trip-proven pop-punk of Jawbreaker’s Dear…
E-DUBBLE VIDEO “CYCLE OF NIGHTMARES”
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In the months leading up to recording the Reset EP, e-dubble wasn’t on the road playing shows and meeting fans. An assumed path, following two years of releasing over 60 free songs, praised for candid lyricism and uncanny production. Instead, days before a Midwest show, e-dubble found himself forced to put his music career on…
LOVERBOY HITS THE ROAD FOR THE SUMMER
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Legendary Canadian rock and roll band Loverboy continue “Working for the Weekend”–and all week long, for that matter–with a crowded summer tour schedule that follows up their nearly year-long, 60-date stint with Journey and Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo, that had fans and critics alike “lovin every minute of it.” The iconic rockers, with…
JUNE 2013: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE
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Hello again folks and welcome to our summer SKOPE edition! Join us as we support our latest Press Release: In conjunction with the print offering of music veteran L.A. Jackson’s new book MUSICOLOGY 2101: A QUICK START GUIDE TO MUSIC “BIZ” HISTORY, the author will appear at the Atlanta-Fulton County Central Library, as the library…
ENTER THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN SWEEPSTAKES FOR OVER $15K IN PRIZES
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The greatest collection of Recording Software & Equipment we’ve ever assembled. And it could be yours. Attention all you independent musicians out there. We’re giving away one heck of a prize package and you could be the lucky winner. We’re giving away everything you need to record and produce a new album, from computers and…
WIRE: ILIA DARLIN NEW VIDEO ON EARMILK
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Radical and self-made, Maria Callas and Chase and Status inspired, Ilia Darlin boasts a rebellious yet sultry voice that is a fair match to the dub heavy and rave influenced beats that she gracefully belts over. In an effort to remain honest and true to her vision, Ilia’s chopped and screwed video for ‘We Do…
CHARLI XCX SETS MAJOR HEADLINE TOUR
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Riding high on Billboard’s “Hot 100,” with a song she penned within minutes in a hotel room, “I Love It (Feat. Charli XCX),” her RIAA platinum certified collaboration with Swedish pop duo Icona Pop; Charli XCX has announced details of her next North American headline tour. The dates celebrate the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s breakthrough debut…
THE POSTAL SERVICE “A TATTERED LINE OF STRING” VIDEO
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The Postal Service has unveiled its new video for “A Tattered Line Of String” today at http://youtu.be/K2xNj630NBU. The arresting and dreamlike clip finds one of two previously unreleased songs from the Give Up Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition (Sub Pop) transformed by Parisian video team AB/CD/CD (Lily Allen, Factory Floor) into a surreal tale of…
