The partnership launches with the ‘Tribe of Noise Tour Around the World’, a worldwide tour which aims to connect Tribe’s musicians with Getty Images Music’s customers, producing royalty free music which is local and relevant to Getty Images’ global customer base, meeting the needs of content creators around the world. The tour will target musicians,…
Chinese Singer Ruhan Delights Midem Attendees
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Midem 2012 served as the forum for China’s shot at launching a new artist internationally. Together with representative from the General Administration of Press & Publication (GAPP) and China Audio Video Association (CAVA), Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment Group introduced singer Ruhan during a press conference at the Sound of China Pavilion on Sunday, January…
Dolo The Bandit Expands on International Success with Solo Release, Project Monarch
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Fresh out of an extremely successful year with featured placements in a new Spike Lee Joint “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills you” and an international brand campaign for Surf world powerhouse Quicksilver, New York artist Dolo The Bandit announces solo release “Project Monarch” on Canadian label UIYB (Up In Your Basement), with lead single “Roach…
Shades of Jade giveaway free track
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Track taken from Debut EP ‘Her Soul’ which is out NOW Shades of Jade, the most talked about soul rockers from London, are giving away ‘Her Soul’, the title track from their debut EP, which was released on Valentines Day. The indie soul songsters are preparing for a busy summer indeed, with a vast amount…
BO WALTON ‘WAITING ON A DREAM’ OUT NOW
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Early press releases declared that, with the advent of Bo Walton, rock ’n’ roll would “never sound the same.” The problem with making such a claim is that once rock ’n’ roll doesn’t sound the same, it’s no longer rock ’n’ roll. Of course, these days almost anything can be – and often is –…
Man of the Hour release brand new video and announce tour dates
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South Wales’s latest pop punkers, Man of the Hour, have unveiled the video to coincide with their latest single ‘A Modern Day Epic’. The hard edged punks’ video displays their journey from starting out as a bedroom band, who have evolved into a force to be reckoned with, spilling out into the public domain. The…
JEZZY & THE BELLES “CONFESS CHILD”
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Jessica Eisenberg may have dipped into her whimsical back pocket when she came up with the name for her Brooklyn-based project Jezzy & The Belles, but one listen to the newest single off the eponymous three-track EP (released 2/14/2011) clues you into the fact that behind the playfulness lies a deep and serious commitment to…
RITE OF PASSAGE SIGN TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN
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Rite of Passage Recordsis proud to announce the signing of Johannesburg, South Africa based TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN. The band’s new album ‘Choices’ is set to be released on May 22nd through Rite of Passage; a song from the album titled “Threadbare” can be listened to on the band’s Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/truthanditsburden. Formed…
THE ALCHEMIST TO RELEASE INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
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The Alchemist, one half of the critically acclaimed “Shroom Bap” duo Gangrene and provider of beats to a who’s-who of top-tier rap practitioners including Rick Ross, Nas, Eminem, Mobb Deep and countless others, announces the second in his ongoing series of instrumental collections. Rapper’s Best Friend 2 is an inviting serving of some of the…
FAMILY OF THE YEAR SIGNS TO NETTWERK RECORDS
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Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of LA-based Family Of The Year. Combining soft harmonies, comforting guitar chords and toe tapping beats, the irresistibly catchy St. Croix EP is due March 6th via Nettwerk Records. To parallel the playfulness of the title track, the band enlisted Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jessica Sanders to…
PAUL WELLER NEW VIDEO POSTED
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The video for the first single from Weller’s forthcoming new album Sonik Kicks debuted this morning on VEVO. “That Dangerous Age” can be seen by clicking this link: [youtube _mGucuejMQE nolink] Paul Weller returns this spring for his only scheduled appearances in North America this year. Weller and his band will perform at a…
MusicDishTV Presents “Titanic” by Steve Orchard
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Steve Orchard‘s video “Titanic” from the brilliant new age, instrumental music album “Undersail” begins with a ghost ship, slow harp introduction, waves, and a scene of a lone diver with rays of sun shining onto the ocean. Viewers will become captivated by pictures of this grand ship being built.
Gar Francis, Shine On EP
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Gar Francis is a Garage rock/Americana/Blues solo artist hailing from Belvidere, New Jersey with a long list of accolades and credits to his name. He has received awards from The John Lennon Song Contest, the Unisong Music Awards, and an honourable mention in the Billboard Song Contest. He’s been writing, recording and playing live for…
PUBLIC JONES NEW VIDEO “ALRIGHT”
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“Everyone has a dark and twisted side that they keep locked up within themselves. We justify it to ourselves so we can go on every day.” Asghar Husain, of electronic art rock outfit, PUBLIC JONES, explains the idea behind the grotesque visuals in “Alright,” the first single from their new album, The Fall. Dubbed “creative…
Fly Paper, Self-titled
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Kalamazoo-based alternative/blues rock trio Fly Paper are currently promoting their self-titled full length release. Inspired by the classic 90’s and 60’s rock movements as well as folk, blues, funk and some stellar female artists such as Fiona Apple and KT Tunstall, this could either be a strong release or completely mediocre. It’s always refreshing to…
Orly, Orly
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Orly is an indie/folk/acoustic duo from Somerville, Massachusetts. Made up of vocalist/guitarist Orly Forman and guitarist Yagel Sulchiner, the couple fell in love, travelled the East Coast of the United States sharing their music, and recently took home 1st prize at the U.S.A songwriting competition in the folk category for their song “Boy on a…
Matthias Sturm, Blood and Thunder
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Born in Germany and now operating out of France, indie/rock singer/songwriter Matthias Sturm has been generating very positive reviews worldwide for his new release “Blood and Thunder”. Recorded at Blind Melon’s private studio with David Hillis (Pearl Jam, Afghan Wigs, James Blunt) at the helm, Sturm also recruited Pearl Jam founding member Dave Krusen on…
OUT LIKE PLUTO NEW VIDEO “BRIDGE”
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The band was formed in Seattle in late 2009 by producer and drummer Andy Tyra and enigmatic microphone jockey Kari Tarr. Once they realized Andy had too few limbs to play every instrument live, they recruited guitarists (and index finger shredders) Mike Pesce and Ben Ahroni, along with the effervescent Aussie, Jeremy “I am not…
GARRISON STARR OFFERS 2 MP3’S VIA ‘AMATUER’
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Releasing May 1 on her Radtown Music imprint, singer-songwriter-troubadour Garrison Starr returns with Amateur, her seventh studio album.
EVERY TIME I DIE RELEASE NEW VIDEO
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Magnificently brutal rockers Every Time I Die are unleashing an intensely moody and ambitious cinematic accompaniment to their powerful song “Revival Mode.” The track is from the band’s highly anticipated new album Ex Lives set for release this March 6th via Epitaph Records. [youtube AEp-Owhqbr0 nolink] The group’s singer, Keith Buckley, offers the following on…
CODEINE ANNOUNCE WORLWIDE REUNION TOUR
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Eighteen years after disbanding, Codeine, arguably the most definitive group of the slowcore movement, is reuniting for a worldwide tour. Originally active from 1989 to 1994, the trio were an integral, though under-recognized, part of the Sub Pop roster, responsible for pioneering a majestic, minimalist approach to rock that left an indelible mark on indie…
PEP LOVE NEW VIDEO “HIP-HOP, MY FRIEND”
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On March 6th, Pep Love will release his long-awaited sophomore solo album, Rigmarole. The album, being released through the Hiero Imperium label that Pep was instrumental in co-founding, is Pep’s first official album in 11 years, and is a deeply personal project, one that often deals with the trying times Pep went through as he…
PHILM SIGN WITH IPECAC
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PHILM, the Los Angeles power trio featuring Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, War’s Pancho Tomaselli and Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, have signed to Ipecac Recordings and will release their debut album, Harmonic, on May 15. “When people hear about my involvement in PHILM, they automatically assume that it will compare to Slayer’s sound,” explains Lombardo.…
THE 2012 HANGOUT MUSIC FEST SELLS OUT
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In less than two weeks after going on sale with an all-star line-up that includes headliners Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Hangout Music Fest has already sold out of all general admission tickets for 2012. To be held May 18th, 19th and 20th on the sugar white…
BRANDON & LEAH ARE CREATING MAJOR BUZZ
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Acoustic pop duo Brandon Jenner and Leah Felder have been making music together since high school in their hometown of Malibu, CA. The pair capture a summertime spirit in their music that’s influenced by life in the coastal surf town: “We never went to clubs,” says Leah. “We just went to the beach to have…
SKIP THE FOREPLAY TO RELEASE EPITAPH DEBUT MAY 1
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The ground-breaking new band out of Montreal called Skip The Foreplay have perfected a unique and exhilarating new genre of music. The sound is a high energy raucous sound merging the heaviness of metal, earth-shaking hardcore breakdowns and the massive irresistible beats of electronic dance music that include elements of dub-step, hip-hop and house. As…
Circuit 68, Eleven
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Circuit 68 are a 4-piece rock n roll band from North East England, inspired by decidedly different acts such as the Beatles, the Beach Boys and….the Sex Pistols. Interesting; and it’s a great idea to blend those seemingly divergent influences. If they get it right, this could certainly be good. The band’s new album “Eleven”…
THE WORKERS: DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THE JOB DONE
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Dan Greenwald is, “The Workers”. Music has always been a part of him for most of his life. He started out in his school band in the 4th grade playing the clarinet. Then eventually picked up the cello and played in the school orchestra. He grew up in a strict environment and never even attempted…
HIGH SONIC RECORDS RELEASE SNAFU KITTIES EP
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The new EP from the Austin, TX-Denmark based pop/rock band is now available through iTunes, Amazon and all other major digital retailers and select independent record stores since January 24, 2012. The SNAFU Kitties, fronted by Jessie England, have received high praise in early reviews of the EP. [youtube 46v_pjEg7GA nolink] “We are just so…
World5 To Release Global Experience May 1st 2012
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Collaborating between five band members spanning four countries with a 4-time Grammy winning producer in a Houston recording studio, and having recently received two number-one slots on prominent internet charts and a Gold Award for their promotional single and video, the band World5 will be releasing their debut album titled “Global Experience” later this spring.…
MusicDishTV Presents “Day Dreaming” by JC Flow
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Hip hop MC/Singer/Songwriter/Producer JC Flow‘s video and song “Day Dreaming,” co-written by and featuring soul/pop artist Jennifer Newberry and directed by photograph/videographer Mike Folden is a beautiful and touching story of a young man’s struggle to make the right choices, overcome depression, and face life’s many obstacles. Everyone, young and old, can relate to wanting…
FEBRUARY 2012
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Introspectively speaking, I sometimes ponder over some of the occurrences that have transpired musically in my life, like attending grade school in Brooklyn with a music group called The Amplifiers–they were later lodged “in the place to be” as Full Force. There’s now a SPOTLIGHT on them courtesy of TV One’s hit music biography series…
IRENA HART SETS HER SIGHTS ON POP STARDOM WITH “HEART STRINGS”
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Irena Hart is a pop musician who moved to the United States from the Ukraine at the young age of 12; early enough to have a fresh perspective on her new surroundings but old enough to bring a European influence to her own music later on. Highly educated and entrepreneurial, she is also putting her…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Olga Wilhelmine “It Is What It Is”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Olga Wilhelmine “It Is What It Is”…
SHARKS REVEAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ARCANE EFFIGIES”
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The UK band’s Rise Records debut album, No Gods, will be released on March 20th. Produced by Brian McTernan (The Explosion, Hot Water Music, Cave In), No Gods swims between the rules and regulations of the iconoclastic chaos of punk rock and British indie music.
LETLIVE. RELEASE NEW VIDEO “MUTHER”
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Heavy music’s breakout stars letlive. have just released a brand new video for their song “Muther” from the band’s Epitaph-Records debut album Fake History. The video was filmed in Los Angeles and offers a cathartic interpretation of romantic jealousy, featuring singer Jason Aalon Butler, who Kerrang! Magazine recently named as the “Greatest Rock Star In…
LIVING CORPSE NEW VIDEO “RUN AWAY”
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“And Everything Slips Away”, the new masterpiece from Italians Living Corpse, will be released on March 12, 2012 via Coroner Records.
HUMAN NATURE OFFER GROUPS A CHANCE FOR AN OPENING SLOT
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International pop sensation, HUMAN NATURE, is hosting an exciting national contest calling upon all a cappella groups to win a chance at an opening slot for their upcoming nationwide tour. Human Nature started as four high school students in Sydney, Australia who formed a singing group that began as a tribute to their love of…
“THE STORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL COMICS” COMING TO DVD
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This documentary tells the unbelievable story of Todd Loren, San Diego-based owner of Revolutionary Comics, famous for publishing the wildly popular “Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics” series. [youtube 4KTVoR31Fek nolink] The unauthorized and often controversial comics featured biographies of music groups such as KISS, the Sex Pistols and Metallica. Loved by some (Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper,…
COLD SPECK SIGN TO MUTE
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Cold Specks will release their debut album I Predict A Graceful Expulsion through Mute on May 22nd. The band have signed to Mute and release a video for Cold Specks’ track “Holland”. [youtube LN_L6xmz688 nolink] Cold Specks is headed to Austin, TX this year for SXSW 2012 and will tour the US and Canada this…
