The sweet sounds of Wayne Wonder will resonate throughout the summer season once again. The iconic singer releases his sizzling video “Caught Up” from Miami-based director Antwan Smith (Rick Ross, Trina, Maino, Cam’ron, Yo Gotti and Plies). This pop-fueled reggae anthem off Love Bug riddim is the first single from Wayne Wonder’s long-awaited album ‘My…
SSION VIDEO FOR “EARTHQUAKE”
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SSION’s new video for “Earthquake” is a coming-of-age love story between an enigmatic instigator and an alien-brother-lover resulting in the purest form of magic — with a bit of feminism and Las Vegas showmanship thrown in for good measure — all shot in Kansas City. [youtube eTjF5JZ_v7M] Bent will see a September 18th release on…
DUBBLEOO NEW VIDEO
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As DubbleOO continues to build towards the online release of his latest mixtape Beast Mode, Vol. 2, an effort that will precede his own sophomore solo album, in addition to a joint album with Bay Area rapper The Jacka, he’s today giving fans the chance to check out the video for “The World We Live…
SHANE HARPER NEW VIDEO “DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN”
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As promised, Shane Harper has released the official video for his new single, “Dancin’ in the Rain.” The video, which premiered this week on Disney and Radio Disney, shows Shane taking advantage of a rainy day, and, of course, dancing in the rain. The track appears on the extended edition of Shane’s debut, self-titled album,…
Shatterglass, Self Titled
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With all of the evolving rock genres out there trying to invent new sounds and new concepts, it is actually refreshing to get right back to good old rock ‘n’ roll. That is what Shatterglass brings to the table with their self-titled EP. Catchy hooks, driving leads, sing along lyrics and a great chemistry have…
ALIFIC, Dub in the District
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About the Artist: This is ALIFIC’s latest CD entitled “Dub in the District” (2012). ALIFIC is the creation of Brendan Dane who is based out of the DC area. He is the musical mastermind of ALIFIC and his cited influences include “Long Beach Dub Allstars, Slightly Stooped, and Sublime. Review: What does Crystal Method…
MEDINA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FOREVER” & OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Chart-topping Danish singer, Medina, is ready for a takeover in the US with her newest single “Forever” out today on Ultra Music. The track is paired with a new official music video featuring the beautiful songstress roaming the streets of New York City in a wedding gown — the perfect visuals for a fresh and…
Justine Dorsey, Unsaid (EP)
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About the Artist: This is Dorsey’s latest EP entitled “Unsaid” released in 2012. Venture to the internet — it will reveal an amazing musical career thus far for this rather young and up and coming female singer/songwriter. Based out of Southern California Dorsey is a 2012 LA Music Award Nominee for Best Female Singer/Songwriter. Review:…
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
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As Royal Teeth and ZZ Ward made their way through the opening sets, the atmosphere at The Music Farm became as equally charged and full. While the bar front became easier to maneuver, the stage front was soon a writhing sea of bodies as the venue reached capacity.
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2012 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
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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.
STOLI IS HONORED TO GET FIRST LISTEN TO ‘STARS BURN’ EP FROM DIG DUG DISASTER
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Hello Skope readers all over the globe on this fine Tuesday. Skope management has asked me to mention that Skope has a really sleek mobile site at http://m.skopemag.com for your tablet & smartphones. I was on Drudge Report today and they had a headline on Justin Bieber’s new CD sales decline. Can the industry please…
SUPERSTAR RUNNER NEW VIDEO “COME HOME DYLAN”
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In lead singer, Ben’s own words he says, “The song is written to a kid who ran away from home, and is still missing. I’m hoping this video will help find him, or at least let him know that he is loved and missed. Wherever he is, I hope he is okay. I’m not really…
BRIDGE NINE RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM RELEASE FROM GALLOWS
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Now, Gallows is excited to announce the release of a brand new album, which will be available in the U.S. from Bridge Nine Records early this Fall. Eleven new tracks were recorded at BroadfieldStudio in Watford, the band’s hometown, in May with producers Thomas Mitchener and Steve Sears and feature some of Gallows best,…
THE CULT’S “HONEY FROM A KNIFE” AUDIO
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“Honey From a Knife,” the lead- off track from The Cult’s critically-acclaimed new studio album Choice of Weapon, hits radio this week. The song, rooted in the seductiveness of addiction, has been singled out in numerous media reviews for its raw energy, sexual rhythms, Duffy’s knife-edge guitars and Astbury’s impassioned vocals, all woven around…
MARIUS HEADS TO THE USA
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Now for the first time, this incredible new group from an unfamiliar nation where sheep outnumber people, will be performing their unique brand of indie music to the people of the United States. The group was founded by guitarist, lead-singer and songwriter Marius Ziska, an artist “blessed with an amazing voice.” – which is certainly…
SHANNON MCARDLE RELEASES NEW ALBUM ON JULY 31, 2012
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Shannon McArdle releases her second solo album, Fear the Dream of Axes for Bar-None Records on July 31, 2012. Download “Warden” at http://www.bar-none.com/warden.zip. Future tour dates will be announced shortly. The Mendoza Line made the move to New York City from Athens, GA in 1999, establishing themselves as a rollicking, well-read rock band with…
HUNTERS TO TOUR THIS JULY WITH A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS
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The visceral Brooklyn duo, Hunters, is gearing up to tour across the East Coast and Midwest this July in support of noise rock heavyweights A Place to Bury Strangers. Their 2011 EP Hands On Fire (produced by James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs) is 14 minutes of sonic…
MATT AND KIM RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LET’S GO”
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Matt and Kim release “Let’s Go”, the first track off Lightning, their upcoming album out this fall on FADER Label. Recorded and self-produced in Brooklyn, “Let’s Go” is the band’s first original music to be issued in 2012. Following the track’s release, the band will play select summer events across the US, including the Catalpa…
PASSENGER (MIKE ROSENBERG) JOINS NETTWERK RECORDS
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UK-born, adopted Australian son Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) has signed to Nettwerk Records and will release his latest, already critically-lauded album, All The Little Lights, in North America on August 28, 2012. Additionally, the album’s lead single, “The Wrong Direction,” is available today in iTunes; the single comes bundled as a 4-track EP, and includes…
THE TREATMENT NEW VIDEO GOES ONLINE
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‘Nothing to Lose’ is the new single from THE TREATMENT’s album This Might Hurt, releasing with Spinefarm Records on July 17, 2012 in the United States. The record has already been released outside of North America to critical acclaim. [youtube CavppF7iRFQ] Adding to the already extensive touring that the band has completed in the UK…
NYC’S NINA B PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “HOW YA’LL WANT IT TOO”
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Nina B, New York’s most promising female hip hop artist, is excited to release her brand new video for “How Ya’ll Want It Too” directed by Scenario (known for his work with 50 Cent and Fabulous). The track is the debut single off her forthcoming LP collaboration with DJ Jazzy Joyce, “Titles Are Played Out.”…
FOREIGNER LIVE AT HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO
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What better way to kick off the summer and Memorial Day weekend than with the timeless rock band Foreigner! On Saturday, May 26 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana kicked off their second season with Summer Music Track II. I couldn’t have asked for a better act than the “Cold…
Buddy Guy, When I Left Home
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The 75-year-old blues legend has decided it was time to recap his lengthy trip from helping his parent’s toil on others farms in Lettsworth, Louisiana, to learning blues guitar on the job in Chicago. David Ritz lends his biographical talents here, leaving Buddy language and stories untouched. Buddy takes you on his…
Erik Lamberth, Three Guitars
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About the Artist: This is Lamberth’s latest release entitled “Three Guitars” released in 2011 and certainly does not disappoint. Venture to the internet — it will reveal an amazing musical career thus far for this gunslinger form Philadelphia. A guitarist for nearly 30 years, he has performed with numerous ensembles, including The Haverford College Jazz…
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TO UNLEASH 18 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SIDES
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Red Hot Chili Peppers announced today they would unveil 18 previously unreleased sides from the I’m With You sessions. Each of the songs will be available worldwide both digitally and on vinyl, with two sides per seven-inch. The first pair of sides – “Strange Man” on the A-side and “Long Progression” on the B-side…
YELLOW OSTRICH RELEASE VIDEO FOR “THE SHAKEDOWN”
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Barsuk Records is excited to release the video for Yellow Ostrich’s “The Shakedown,” off the band’s sophomore full-length, Strange Land. Directed by the band, the clip premiered via NYLON today. Singer/guitarist Alex Schaaf described the making of the video: “We made this video ourselves in Michael’s basement. With no budget and minimal gear, we…
RED9, RED9
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Not many people outside of Orange County, California remember a 2-piece act named Roqbot. However, anyone familiar with the OC’s rock scene should know that they were the seed from which the fruitful tree had grown to become what is now RED9. This self-titled full-length is the second offering from the band, but the first…
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE FROM ALINA SMITH
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Alina Smith performing original song “In Your Eyes” (First Kiss). All other clips came from silent movies, old commercials and home videos, excepted from copyright by fair use. [youtube P2ZI3Pn9P1k] http://www.reverbnation.com/alinasmith
SID SOUND WANTS YOU TO HEAR ‘LIGHTSPEED’ SO IT’S FREE FOR ALL
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You know some days, it’s good to be me. Leaving New England behind for a few days for some fun in the sun in Tampa, FL. Being that I am in my mid 30’s I am fortunate enough to have seen hip hop music grow and mature over the years. Many older hip hop fans…
MOUNT KIMBIE SIGN TO WARP RECORDS
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Warp are pleased to announce the signing of Mount Kimbie, the two-piece comprised of Kai Campos and Dom Maker. The duo has released a handful of EPs, as well as the critically acclaimed 2010 full length Crooks & Lovers, and is currently working on their first Warp release. They have previously done several rounds of…
BROADCAST NETWORK FOR INDIE ARTIST (BN4IA) OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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The highly successful indie rock band Cutting Edge continues to be innovative by now offering a place where independent musicians from all over the world can be heard loud & clear 24/7! Group leader David Pesnell and Cutting Edge have intuitively come up with an ingenious idea that is the Broadcast Network For Indie…
LexRox, Go All In
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Have you ever wondered how many pop stars it takes to change a light bulb? The answer, in case you are wondering, is that it doesn’t matter as there will never be a shortage of pop stars. Of course, being a Pop Star isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you are actually capable of delivering…
WIRE: ROLLING STONE STREAM DELTA RAE ALBUM
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This coming Tuesday, June 19th Delta Rae will release their debut album, Carry the Fire, worldwide. In the meantime, you can stream the entire album over at Rolling Stone, who has the exclusive premiere. The band recently participated in Billboard’s “Under Cover” program. Watch them cover Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” and also play their own…
AZEALIA BANKS REVEALS “LIQUORICE” VIDEO
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Interscope/Polydor recording artist Azealia Banks’ new video, “Liquorice,” is out today on VEVO. The clip, which was lensed by celebrated director/photographer Rankin, can be viewed at: http://vevo.ly/NBswDv The clip follows Banks’ “212 (featuring Lazy Jay)” video, which has racked up more than 20 million views to date. Both songs are from Banks’ debut EP, 1991,…
THE RAVEONETTES CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW ALBUM
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The Raveonettes Sharin Foo and Sune Rose Wagner are excited to announce the release of their new album “Observator,” out September 11th on Vice Records. Throughout their impressive career the Danish duo has explored sonic territories ranging from lush pop songs to reverb drenched soundscapes and continually celebrated life through songwriting. All of these forms…
WIRE: NATIONS AFIRE DEBUT EXPLOSIVE NEW VIDEO
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SoCal rock band Nations Afire has unleashed an explosive new video for the title track off their forthcoming album The Ghosts We Will Become today, exclusively on Noisecreep.com. Watch Nations Afire’s new video for “The Ghosts We Will Become” now on Noisecreep.com: http://aol.it/MJ8NNa.
FLAMING LIPS SIGN WITH BELLA UNION
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BELLA UNION are truly thrilled to announce the signing of one of our all-time favourite bands THE FLAMING LIPS. Here’s Wayne Coyne tweeting the news in the early hours of yesterday. http://www.twitvid.com/YH0ZO The Flaming Lips’ first release for the label will be a project that’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases…
BERA NEW VIDEO “CRUISE ZONE”
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International pop star Bera has just released a new official video for his piano based track, “Cruise Zone,” which has racked up nearly 50,000 views in just a matter of days. The song, which is a change from Bera’s signature dance style, will appear on his forthcoming album, due later this year. For more on…
BOSTON EMCEE BOYCOTT BLUES NEW VIDEO “iNEED”
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‘iMERICAN BOY: The Hungrrr Games Vol. 1’ the new album from Boston emcee Boycott Blues. The album features Edo G, Qupid The Sticky Mama, EzDread, Lucky Dice and Beantown Bricks. He just released the video for new single “iNEED”, which you can peep here. [youtube drvQQmiXdPQ]
WIRE: METRIC’S “YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH” VIDEO PREMIERES AT MTV
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Today, June 12th, marks the U.S. release of Synthetica (MMI/MOM+POP), Metric’s fifth full-length studio album. Guitarist and album producer, Jimmy Shaw, describes Synthetica’s enthralling balance of futuristic and organic sound on the new record as “[…] the culmination of everything we’ve done. We’ve always had a sound in our heads that we hoped…
