It is really difficult to compete with someone’s first love; we all might not know that Rihanna is Chris brown’s first love. Can you imagine been in love with someone like Rihanna? Do you think you can easily get broke-up? It seems hard to be done. Sadly, Karrueche dealt with that dilemma when Chris dumped…
Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good…
Coming fresh off a great interview with John Renaud of Bridgework, (http://www.skopemag.com/2013/05/01/jimmy-rae-crossing-paths-with-bridgework), I now get to review Bridgework’s first ever full-length album ‘Every Now And Then’. Actually, it’s all thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign where enough was money raised so that Bridgework could fulfill its dream of creating a full-fledged record. I’m…
An ongoing podcast series created by Guitar Center that delivers unique music, and the stories behind it as told to host, Nic Harcourt, in the highest quality possible. The series features both exclusive performance videos and audio podcasts of these interviews that aim to tell the stories of the artists, their background, their music and…
The Outdoor Music Center at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana welcomed Huey Lewis & The News on Saturday, June 08, 2013. What an excellent way to start out the concert season with the one-and-only Huey Lewis and the News! Even better was the fact that this was the “Sports…
“It’s important to acknowledge the journey. Expressing appreciation for everyone and every thing along the path is part of the celebration. All of it has brought me here, with ‘here’ being the operative word because ‘I Am still Here’,” cites Makeda Smith, agency owner of Jazzmyne Public Relations. “And for that I…
Selecting a major is rarely a linear process. Many students don’t know their strengths, weaknesses, or even interests by the time classes begin, let alone their long-term job prospects. So what if the government wanted to help out with the decision? Policy makers are exploring several recent proposals to subsidize colleges and universities with federal…
New Ocean out August 6 on Saddle Creek. Bellows told Rolling Stone, “‘I Know You’ attempts to illustrate the commonality of the human experience. When we look at someone who smiles, we know what it is to feel happy. When we see someone sad, we can instantly identify with that feeling. We have empathy for…
AXS TV will broadcast Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park exclusively in North America with performances from Bon Jovi, Elton John And His Band, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez, it was jointly announced today by AEG Live UK, The Royal Parks and AXS TV. The television concert event will air Saturday July 13 and…
A band known for their captivating and comprehensive storytelling just as much as their elaborate and complex music, Massachusetts’ Defeater are gearing up to release their third full-length album, Letters Home, on July 16th. These ten new tracks are heavy and haunting, while lyrically poignant and continuing the story of a working class family living…
If you’re like Archie Bang, Summer time means reminiscing like C.L. Smooth about the good times and making new memories. And what better way is there to kick off the official start to Summer than with a BBQ with good people, good food, and good music. So break out all your best dance moves and…
After wrapping up their international Blood In Blood Out Tour, Hollywood Undead are heading back on the road headlining the House Of Blues 20th Anniversary Tour with support from Escape The Fate and All Hail The Yeti. The coast to coast US tour starts June 26th with their finale in Hollywood, CA on July 31st.…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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, 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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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’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…
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…
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…
