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ELIZAVETA NEW VIDEO “DREAMER”

“I love pop music and how it gives me an opportunity to tell a story in four minutes or less. However, my true passion lies in being able to combine elements and eras you wouldn’t normally expect to hear together, like jazz-pop verses and unapologetically operatic choruses, for example. When I succeed, it is not…

Rhythm of Mars, Romancing The Snake

Toeing the line between demure instrumental and Sci-Fi inspired prog rock, Rhythm of Mars, in simplest terms, is the culmination of musical interplay between effects-laden guitar and synth, sans lyrics. The album waxes and wanes between down tempo tracks driven by melody to overt guitar string-ripping anthems in the vein of Joe Satriani and Steve…

JOSEPH KEITH RELEASES DEBUT ‘A LIGHTER SIDE’ / VIDEO

Joseph Keith is a soft to harder rock 17 year old with a talent for instantly likable melodies and rifts. Fan base includes not only the expected teenagers but all ages. His debut album “A Lighter Side” does not have a weak song on it. It is available on iTunes.

DJ JOUNCE IS A MUSICAL JACK OF ALL TRADES

To make it in music today you really have to work hard and then work harder. This passion has got to be something you must do and you must be in it for the long haul. My guest today is the epitome of this. DJ Jounce is a musician, songwriter, music producer, DJ, MC and…

Theendisthebeginning, Tropics

Theendisthebeginning are on the scene again with their second EP Release, “Tropics”. It hit the stores on Sept 13th and has been invading the airwaves ever since. They are a flashback to the sound we used to get from legendary rockers like Yes, or even a touch of influence from Rush. I personally like music…

JUVILEY RELEASES VIDEO FROM HIS VIDEO GAME/ALBUM

Juviley will be releasing his third album, Our Choices Rhyme, via video game format. As the player advances to a new level, they are able to download a new track to the record, an animated gif created by Juviley’s excellent programming team, as well as secret notes, and the album booklet.

SKOPE / FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH FLYAWAY

Five Finger Death Punch will be headlining the Share the Welt tour this Fall with All That Remains, Hatebreed, and Rev Theory. To celebrate they are giving one lucky fan a chance to win a flyaway to a tour date of their choosing! Five Finger Death Punch’s new album American Capitalist drops on October 11th.

J.J. CROWNE DISHES OUT PLENTY TO J RAE

Get ready to be intrigued by the man who calls himself J.J. Crowne aka The Eclectic One or “Musical Chameleon”.   This one-man show from South Florida is ready to take the bull by the horns with his debut album ‘Songs Of Innocence And Experience’.   From talk of his major contributions to the music…

ROCKING INTO THE 22nd CENTURY

  22nd Century is a hard rock trio. They are Zippy Pinhead, drummer, Vocalist and guitarist Tim Plommer and Duane Chaos. The band has had rapid success racking up a #1 hit single on the Somojo UK Indy Charts (“509”) as well as honorable mention in Billboard Magazines 2009 Global song writing contest and have…

Chantry, Crystal

Chantry is back and better than ever with their new release ‘Crystal’.   I first got introduced to Chantry back in 2009 when I reviewed the debut album ‘Emancipation of Elizabeth’ (http://skopemag.com/index.php?s=Chantry).   Alessandro Monopoli was the mastermind behind that project and continues to stand tall on this new 10-track set.   One HUGE difference…

DEREK SHERINIAN, Oceana

Derek is a well-traveled keyboardist who has worked with Buddy Miles, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Billy Idol, Yngwie, Al Pitrelli, Planet X, and Dream Theatre.   On this release, screaming guitars take center stage, alongside the keyboards.   Guest axe men include Steve Lukather, Tony MacAlpine (also a great keyboardist), Joe Bonamassa, Steve Stevens, and Doug…

Campaigning for Zeros, Premonitions

Campaigning for Zeros consists of, Eric Taylor, Brad Ouellette and Kevin Wiseman. Three guys from Coachella CA created a 3 song EP called, “Premonitions”. All the songs are enough to leave you begging for more. You can also hit repeat on your CD player and let them run through a few times. I did and…

Bruce Cohen, Two BC

“Forward-thinking” has always been an apt descriptor of both creative minds that make up The Reds. Rick Shaffer successfully bends two different genres into a very diggable mash-up sound that is not only rare; but arguably completely unique. The other half of The Reds equation, keyboardist Bruce Cohen also waxes and wanes through genres encompassing…

D-TRAIN IS LOYAL TO HIS COUNTRY & PASSION FOR MUSIC

Anyone trying to break into the music business knows how much hard work & dedication it takes. My guest today knows that as well as anyone as he not only is an upcoming emcee he also serves in the US Army. I got familiar with D-Train after hearing his single “Life Is Hard.” Not only…

RUDIES: HAYSEED REGGAE?

It seems safe to say amongst most people, the unmistakable sounds and lyrics of Reggae tend to conjure the same mental images/emotions. There are the Caribbean settings, island grooves and socially conscious messages, all piped through the lyrical delivery of a dreadlocked singer backed by the ubiquitous Tropicalia instrumentation that comes along with the genre.…

HOWIE D. LOSES THE BOYS ON “100”

Hot off the heels of the wildly popular NKOTBSB tour, Howie D. is readying his solo album to be released in November. Check out the music video for Howie’s first single titled “100”. Fans can also check out Howie’s recent stop in Japan where fans helped Howie celebrate his birthday and he performed “100,” along…

A LIFE ONCE LOST ANNOUNCES EAST COAST DATES

Philadelphia, PA’s A LIFE ONCE LOST have added several individual East coast performances to their upcoming fall touring schedule. The band plans to showcase brand new, never-before-heard music that is set to appear on their upcoming full-length releasing with Season of Mist next spring. These shows are a prime chance to hear the band’s unreleased…

NAPPY ROOTS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU

Grammy Award nominated and multi-platinum-selling rap group, Nappy Roots, gears up for the release of their new album, NAPPY DOT ORG.   The group will start their “Nappy Dot Org” tour on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah and end Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Durango, Colorado.   For more information on…

Daria Dzurik, Calliope

Daria Dzurik and The Hip Drops bring you their first full length CD, “Calliope”. This is an interesting piece of work. I was struggling to find a genre to compare it to? It is a cross between calypso, ska, funk and well, maybe a few other things. Daria’s vocals are refreshingly different from anyone else…

Lithium Seven, Last Light

Lithium Seven is back with their 5-track EP titled ‘Last Light’ that will definitely get your attention.   I had the pleasure of reviewing their previous EP ‘Something Else Is Waiting’ last year for Skope (http://skopemag.com/index.php?s=Lithium+Seven ).   I was impressed with what I heard then and I am impressed with what I hear now!…

Misty Gonzales, Rock & Roll Freedom Show

What can I say about Misty Gonzales other than she ROCKS!   Gonzales is the new authoritative voice for female rockers everywhere!   The LA-based musician brings to you one exciting debut album called ‘Rock & Roll Freedom Show’.   Referred to as the “hippie rock queen” by Music Connection Magazine, Misty plays true to…

Fiery Blue, Our Secret

Fiery Blue isn’t your average, ordinary band by any means because they have a very unorthodox process of working together.   The group is made up of three members: songwriter/guitarist Paul Marsteller, producer/multi-instrumentalist Gabe Rhodes and singer Simone Stevens.   Here’s the real kicker though; they all live in different cities and Simone has met…

GHOST WILL NOT TOUR USA DUE TO VISA ISSUES

Due to some last minute complications with the Ghouls’ visas, Swedish heavy rock band GHOST will not be able to perform on the upcoming tour with Enslaved and Alcest. GHOST will do their best to make it back for a full North American tour as soon as they can. A statement from the band can…

DAS RACIST UNEDITED VIDEO “MICHAEL JACKSON”

You may have seen the video for Das Racist’s “Michael Jackson” last Friday, but today they celebrate the release of their debut album “Relax” by unleashing the director’s cut of the video, uncensored to maximize hilarity. [youtube nc__3nsfxwA nolink] http://dasracist.net

VAN HUNT, What Were You Hoping For

Van Hunt has an impressive resume and his latest release, “What were you hoping for” does not disappoint. He has worked with people like Randy Jackson, Dionne Farris, Lenny Kravitz and many more.   It is clear he knows what he is doing and our job is to sit back and enjoy the ride. It…

Ashley Jordan, Liquid Words

Harvard’s own Ashley Jordan is coming on the scene with her new release scheduled to be in stores October 3, 2011. “Liquid Words” is a 14 track CD displaying Jordan’s unwavering talent. In the words of Ashley, she is pretty in pink but tough as hell and definitely can hold her own when it comes…

MURS NEW VIDEO “REMEMBER 2 FORGET”

DD172/BluRoc presents the music video for “Remember 2 Forget”, from Murs’ forthcoming album Love & Rockets Vol.1: The Transformation, dropping October 11. The song is produced by NY beat legend Ski Beatz, who produced the entire L&R album, and the video is directed by Shruti Parekh.

BLEEDING KNEES CLUB SIGN TO IAMSOUND RECORDS

Australia has produced some of the most iconic rock groups, from INXS to AC/DC, and now to add to that ensemble of acronyms, IAMSOUND Records is pleased to announce the signing of BKC aka Bleeding Knees Club.   Mixing the garage vibes of The White Stripes, The Black Lips and The Hives with summery beach…

KINGS OF LEON DOCUMENTARY TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 1

RCA Records is excited to announce the release of Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon on November 1, 2011. The release will be available on both standard DVD and Blu Ray as well as digitally via iTunes. The DVD and Blu Ray editions will come with 45 minutes of bonus features including additional…

EVERY AVENUE JOINS YELLOWCARD ON U.S. TOUR THIS FALL

Every Avenue will join Yellowcard on the band’s headline U.S. tour this fall.   Following their UK Tour with Brit rockers Young Guns which kicks off this Friday, Every Avenue and their fellow label mates Go Radio, will join Yellowcard for a nationwide tour this October/November. Every Avenue and Go Radio have shared the stage…

THE PROBLEMS SCORE WITH HIT “CLOSE” OFF NEW ALBUM

One spin of New York-based band The Problems’ forthcoming album, Powder Blue Bone, and the listener will hear and feel a rich and engaging blend of roots rock, pop, country, alternative, and even a splash of punk. That’s the way lead singer and songwriter Frank Caiafa likes it. “We hate being pigeonholed into one category,”…

Turn Off Your Television, Self Titled

Let me set the mood for you. First get the CD by “Turn off your television” and then do exactly that. Prepare yourself for a smooth transition into bliss. This three man band from Malmö, Sweden consists of Jon Rinneby, Stellan Lofberg and Erik Willman. They can melt away the stress of the day and…

ISSUE 3 – SEPTEMBER 2011

The Royal Knights of MKM are again honored to share this week’s Notes from the Sound Table with Skope’s astute readers, as we expound knowledge of the music industry to help expand your Superior Intellect. Picking things up from last time, heads up to Ixon 1 who sums up his comment with “L.A. Jackson &…

JUSTIN STANG TO PLAY NYC SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 / VIDEO

This is an exciting week for Justin Stang. For those in the know, Justin is the lead singer of Sideways Reign. Justin is crossing the USA to play two shows in NYC on September 18 & 19. Skope TV was able to get on the phone with Justin befoe he begins his journey eastbound. Join…