No stranger to dominating the trance charts, seasoned British producer Lange has been at the top of his game recently with his ‘Fallen Angel’ remix and ‘Hold That Sucker Down.’ Now he’s back with his next dose of instrumental club trance and his second track of 2013, the pleasantly named ‘Our Brief Time In The…
KYARY PAMYU PAMYU PERFORMING IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES
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With her sold out World Tour in full swing, Japanese pop-sensation, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is preparing for two upcoming performances in the U.S.; April 12 at Club Nokia Live in Los Angeles and April 14 at Best Buy Theater in New York City. Her new single “Fashion Monster,” already a massive hit in Japan, will…
TEEN DAZE REMIXES WAKE OWL
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Here is a great new Wake Owl remix we just posted on Soundcloud as a free download. This one is for “Wild Country” and comes from fellow Canadian native Teen Daze who gives the folk track a really chill and spacey electronic rework. Wake Owl – Wild Country (Teen Daze Remix) Remix: http://soundcloud.com/vagrantrecords/wake-owl-wild-country-teen-daze-remix Original:…
FOREVERLIN NEW ALBUM APRIl 30
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Wyoming’s Christian indie outfit Foreverlin is set to release their Red Cord Records/Bridgeway Entertainment debut, entitled Long Lost, on April 30th. Having just formed in 2012, Foreverlin hails from the Cheyenne area and boasts such influences as Copeland, Snow Patrol, As Cities Burn, My Epic, Denison Witmer, Sigur Ros, and Explosions In The Sky.With these…
CASEY TURNER OFFERS “NEVER WANT TO GO HOME” MP3
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Armed with his Ukulele and refreshingly unpretentious outlook, Casey Turner interjects an uplifting sense of calm and relaxation into this chaotic world. Built on a steady beach vibe, his debut LP No Stress Express invites it’s audience to put their feet in the warm sand of the pop music landscape and take a moment to…
TV GIRL DEBUTS INTERACTIVE VIDEO FOR “GIRLS LIKE ME”
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TV Girl is pleased to release the interactive video for “Girls Like Me,” a social music video that allows you and your Facebook friends to make cameos. Experience it here: www.tvgirlslikeme.com Directing duo fourclops filmed the video through Skype sessions with TV Girl fans who are seen singing, performing a choreographed “finger tutting” dance routine,…
STOLI SEES WHY FOR HELLBRANCH RUN IT’S ‘US AGAINST THE WORLD’
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Hello world, and a good morning to all! Many of you do not know but I have an undergraduate music industry degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Getting that education was crucial for me to learn about the business away from the music. Well, the Henley Business School will officially launch it’s new MBA…
WIRE: GRANDCHILDREN RELEASE VIDEO FOR “SUNRISE”
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Ernest Jenning Recording Co. is thrilled to release the video for Grandchildren’s “Sunrise,” off their upcoming album Golden Age, out May 7th. The clip, which premiered via Consequence of Sound and is available for posting HERE, was directed by Michael James Murray from Out of Town Films. Consequence of Sound describes the video as “a…
KREWELLA ADDED TO LIGHT ROSTER
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LIGHT, the first-ever nightclub turned on by Cirque du Soleil, is excited to announce the addition of Krewella to its already impressive line-up of world-renowned electronic artists including resident DJ Nicky Romero, Skrillex, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso, Baauer, and A-Trak. The EDM trio whose debut single, “Alive” is currently heating up Billboard’s Hot 100 chart…
WIRE: NEW ADVENTURE VIDEO ON FADER
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In today’s digital age, when so many try to find definition with online tools and seek identity in downloadable content, it’s nice to know that Adventure has it figured out with Weird Work. “This record is about recognizing myself again,” Boeldt says. “This record is about realizing who I am as a musician, and what…
Crimson Chrysalis, Crimson Passion Cry
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Crimson Chrysalis is a South African female rock artist currently living in Pretoria. I have been in the music industry for quite sometime, but used to perform under the name “René”. I made a total directional change, and went from the Afrikaans acoustic-rock genre to neo-classical rock. I grew up in Bloemfontein, and completed the…
POPA CHUBBY, UNIVERSAL BREAKDOWN BLUES
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This is the new release by the bluesman that has been playing the club circuit and cutting records since 1994. He grew up listening to 70’s rock, and his Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, SRV, and J. Page influences can be heard in his interpretation of the blues. PC has raised the blues bar, and…
THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES “SUNLIGHT” VIDEO
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Pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, The Brand New Heavies are a British music institution whose unique mix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the UK music scene for well over two decades. And now they are back with their first full studio album in over six years, ‘Forward’, featuring original vocal…
SMSH BROS VIDEO FOR “HOOT & BOOBIE”
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“Technology has evolved over the past century. It’s a tool that an artist utilize to take his work to another level. Hitman and Stkee have done just that. With the use of the internet, the lyrical creatives telecommunicated to create the SMSH BROS EP. While Stkee now resides in Honolulu, HI and Hitman back in…
RACHELLE SPECTOR VIDEO FOR PHIL “PS I LOVE YOU”
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Phil Spector’s wife Rachelle recently debuted the single, “PS I Love You,” and is putting the finishing touches on an EP based on love letters between the couple sent while Phil has been incarcerated. If “PS I Love You” – co-written and produced by Chris Seefried (Fitz and The Tantrums) – sounds reminiscent of Phil’s…
KID ROCK TIX GOING FOR $20 THIS SUMMER IN USA
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Kid Rock is breaking all the rules with the announcement of his U.S. Summer tour by offering tickets in all sections (reserved seats and lawn) at an affordable $20 price point, using paperless tickets where possible, and lowering prices on everything from parking to beer to merchandise for every show in every city. Kid Rock…
WIRE: NEW CRYSTAL FIGHTERS ON ROLLING STONE
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The video for “Separator” takes the viewer on three journeys of exploration of both space and self, until the subjects find what they had been looking for —- all while morphing into the music. This profoundly trippy video is proof then when you truly feel music, not only does it become part of you, but…
MARSHALL CRENSHAW’S SECOND SUBSCRIPTION-SERIES EP
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Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw announced his launch of a subscription whereby his fans could receive a series of three 10-inch vinyl EPs, each of which would include a new A-side backed with a cover song and a remake of a song from his earlier career. The EP I Don’t See You Laughing Now kicked off…
MS MR NEW VIDEO “HURRICANE”
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New York City based act MS MR have filmed an official video for “Hurricane,” the first single off of their upcoming debut release Secondhand Rapture out May 14th on Columbia Records. Filmed in Southern California by writer / director Luke Gilford, the video is a bewitching glimpse into otherworldly experiences of suburban youth. The…
WIRE: VANDAVEER PREMIERES NEW “PRETTY POLLY” VIDEO
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“Pretty Polly” is from the DC-by-way-of-Kentucky alt-folk collective’s forthcoming studio album of age-old murder ballads Oh, Willie, Please… (out April 30th through Quack!Media). Along with Vandaveer’s Mark Charles Heidinger & Rose Guerin, this stylish video, directed by Jared Varava, also features the talents of The Jesus Lizard’s charismatic frontman David Yow and actress Tricia Vessey,…
HORSE THIEF “I AM THE BEAR” VIDEO
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Last Monday Oklahoma-based quintet Horse Thief released their debut EP – ‘Grow Deep, Grow Wild’ – on Bella Union… a wonderful cacophony of psychedelic folk rock that brings to mind elements of Bella Union bands of yore (see Lift To Experience & Explosions In The Sky). Intrigued? Then check out their new video for single…
311, CYPRESS HILL and G LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE JOIN FORCES
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311, Cypress Hill and G Love & Special Sauce will join forces for Unity Tour 2013. This marks the 11th consecutive summer that 311 has headlined amphitheatres with their summer Unity Tour. This year’s installment of the annual summertime trek hits amphitheaters nationwide from July 2nd to August 4th . Tickets for select shows go…
VICCI MARTINEZ NEW VIDEO FEAT CEE LO GREEN
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Vicci’s single “Come Along” f/ Cee -Lo from her self titled major label debut album is starting to take off at radio – great start to the New Year – AND she is currently on tour. She is also preparing to release her brand new video for “Come Along” the first week of…
DERON NEW VIDEO “JAMES BROWN”
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Cool Kids Forever Films presents Washington, D.C. emcee Deron’s video for “James Brown,” a upbeat jam that is sure to set off your night. The video depicts a house party filled with inflatable aliens, water guns, swimming pools, and everything else needed for a night of debauchery. Deron delivers a charismatic, lyrically precise performance, turning…
ALICE RUSSELL TO PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
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Britain’s best kept secret, the undeniably talented Alice Russell will be kicking off her highly anticipated US tour with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. This will be Alice’s debut US TV performance and is scheduled to air on Wednesday May 1st 2013 on ABC at 11:35pm/10:35pm CT, she will be previewing tracks off of…
JIMMY LIVINGSTONE “DESERT SONG” POSTED
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Jimmy Livingstone is a newly emerging British singer/songwriter currently living in London. He has made his debut album One eye open, one eye closed in Los Angeles and the Mojave desert with Lucinda Williams’ producer. Finding himself in the desert that he re-discovered his passion for music and this is all reflected in the stunning…
WIRE: NEW TRACK FROM WOLFGANG GARTNER “OVERDOSE”
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Electro House legend WOLFGANG GARTNER has teamed up with Danish superstar MEDINA for his new single “OVERDOSE” out now on Ultra Music. Between the track’s explosive production and Medina’s sexy vocals, it is the type of addictive party starter that could only come from a collaboration between dance music and pop music’s finest. High energy…
LIARS VIDEO FOR “THE EXACT COLOR OF DOUBT”
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In the run up to a series of live dates in the US and Europe, LIARS – Angus Andrew, Julian Gross and Aaron Hemphill – have premiered a brand new video for “The Exact Color Of Doubt” from their critically acclaimed album, WIXIW. http://youtu.be/msP40BnaE10 Director Markus Wambsganss, who collaborated with Liars on Drum’s Not Dead,…
Elisa Lovelie, Undertow
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Full-blown eclectic is an apt descriptor for Elisa Lovelie’s new EP, Undertow. Genres, styles and instrumentation run the musical gamut through the five tracks, in what she calls “folk rock.” Leaning heavily on classical vocal training, poignant lyrical matter and a steady rock foundation, the album plays out in mash-up style with Blues guitar, Latin…
WIRE: HUFFINGTON POST PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “SHE LIKES THE LADIES”
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Aussie rock band LONGREEF (Josh Barker, Tristan Davies, Nick Miller, Jim Wark) have partnered up with the Huffington Post to premiere the video for their second single, “She Likes The Ladies”. The song is a crowd favorite at their live shows and the band kept that in mind when deciding what type of video they…
PAUL McCARTNEY SELLS OUT RETURN TO FENWAY IN RECORD TIME
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All tickets for Paul McCartney’s July 9 show at Boston’s Fenway Park have sold out within five minutes of going on sale this morning at 10 a.m.. The 5-minute sell-out is the fastest for a concert in Fenway history. “The record-breaking response to Paul’s performances four years ago at Fenway Park made it clear that…
HE IS WE ON TOUR STARTING APRIL 17
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After a tumultuous year of growth — both physically and emotionally, Rachel Taylor of Republic Records’ HE IS WE is returning to what she does best… the music. With her first tour in nearly a year since her health issues sidelined her, Rachel will be hitting the road of the Western half of the US…
THE MOHAWK LODGE POST “HARD LOVE”
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Damaged Goods is the 4th album from The Mohawk Lodge and at 30 minutes, it’s their rawest, shortest, and most urgent recording to date. Ryder has taken both himself and his ever-changing companions in The Mohawk Lodge on wild and sometimes unexpected musical rides and Damaged Goods is no exception. The Mohawk Lodge will be…
WIRE: LORD HURON NEW VIDEO ON NPR
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The debut album Lonesome Dreams from praised LA-based band Lord Huron (out now on IAMSOUND Records) continues to garner widespread praise–USA Today explains, “the indie-folk band paints a vivid landscape with upbeat, warm melodies and the dreamy vocals,” while The New York Times describes the music as, “pretty, multilayered Americana strumming and harmonizing.” Lord Huron,…
2013 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ‘ZINEPAK SHATTERS SALES RECORDS
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The Academy of Country Music and ‘ZinePak are thrilled to announce this year’s edition is selling better than ever. In its first week on the shelves, the 2013 ACM ‘ZinePak moved 15,305 units, reached #2 on the Compilation Albums Chart, nabbed the #11 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart, came in at #38…
TREVANTE VIDEO FOR “BAD GIRL”
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Eighteen year old TreVante Halliburton is no stranger to the hard work demanded of him by the notoriously competitive music industry. His journey began with the independent released of two singles, “That Girl” and “Baby Girl” under Selsum Records which were written and produced by his father Jose “Simply” Halliburton. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_5U2Z-T32Q Soon after the…
METALLERS M:PIRE POST “TAKING IT ALL”
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On May 7, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release CRUCIFIED by M:Pire of Evil, the thrash metal project by former Venom members Mantas (guitar), Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (vocals, bass), and ex-Throwdown drummer JXN. STREAMING MP3: Taking It All https://soundcloud.com/brosseaupr/taking-it-all-m-pire-of-evil CRUCIFIED bulldozes through eleven tracks (including nine Venom favorites from the…
APRIL – JUNE 2013 ARTISTS TO WATCH
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s. …
CHEAP TRICK TO PERFORM ICONIC BUDOKAN SET FOR 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC SHOW
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To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the legendary show in Budokan, Japan, Cheap Trick are excited to announce that they will play the exact April 28th, 1978 Budokan set on April 28th at the John Varvatos Bowery boutique in New York City, sponsored by Sony Experia and Legacy Recordings. As the space that formerly…
CUSSES EMBARK ON HEADLINING SPRING U.S. TOUR
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Savannah’s enigmatic rock band, CUSSES, are kicking off a U.S. headlining tour next week in support of their debut, self-titled release from HA! Records. The tour will start on April 8th in Los Angeles at Los Globos and wrap on May 4th in Knoxville at the Preservation Pub. The trio – Angel…
