Hello again, Skope world! So as you all know I am an avid music buyer through my Kindle Fire. This week I bought the new ASAP Rocky single for $1.29. It got me thinking, how Amazon decides what songs are $.99 and others $1.29 and up. If you know, leave a comment. This week…
DANCING DOWN UNDER WITH eM TO THE SOUND OF 2013
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The artist known as eM is kicking off the New Year with a bang! The singer/producer/songwriter may reside in Melbourne, Australia but her music is actually more popular right here in the United States! So it’s time for eM to shine and what better time than now!
The Royal Wigs, Cosmic American Heartthrob Blues
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The Royal Wigs is a unique band in that the members all come from four different groups: Girls Like Cigarettes, Great Lakes Myth Society, Seldon Plan & Agents of the Sun. Hailing from the states of Michigan & Maryland, this super group has come together to create something that is special and that works.…
Claude Hay , I Love Hate You
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Australian native Claude Hay genuinely lives up to the phrase independent musician. Aside from being an instrumentally versatile, tech savvy one-man band, he has actually built his own instruments and studio. Hay’s guitars, constructed from kitchen bench tops and baking tins, are given such affectionate names as “Stella” and “Betty”. If he were just an…
WIRE: PRAVADA NEW SINGLE ON CMJ
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Indianapolis based trio, PRAVADA, have just unleashed a brand new single into the world this week via a stellar premiere on CMJ.com. The track, “Campfire Song,” is a brilliant new piece that can be found on the group’s latest release, the No!, EP. The catchy tune is filled with perfect backing rhythm, swirling guitars, astonishing…
GREAT BIG SEA, XX
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This new release covers the Newfoundland trio GBS’s 20 years in the biz, with 40 tracks (including six new ones) on two CD’s. The discs are divided in two categories, the Pop songs, and the (traditional and folk) Folk Songs. A box set with a DVD is also due to be released. …
MOE POPE & RAIN “WHAT YOU NEED” VIDEO
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Moe Pope & Rain’s “What You Need” is taken from their forthcoming LP, ‘Let The Right Ones In’ which will be released on 1/22/2013 via Brick Records and features appearances from REKS, Blacastan, John Robinson & more. Video link to Moe Pope & Rain’s “What You Need”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r3MO-nzGjg
CmM NEW VIDEO “DROWN”
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Christina Marie Magenta has just recently released a new music video for her popular single “Drown!” It features her in the woods, singing her infectiously catchy single while cloaked in black!
KELVIN DA VILLIAN’S NEW HIT SINGLE “SOBER”
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SmallTalk Music Group Presents, Kelvin Da Villian! Kelvin Da Villian is a young, street savvy Hip-Hop artist coming out of St. Louis. SmallTalk is ready to introduce a fresh face with remarkable resilience from the Midwest to the music industry. https://soundcloud.com/kelvin-da-villian/kelvin-da-villian-sober Kelvin Da Villian brings an uninhibited and authentic style of Hip-Hop the nation hasn’t…
One Son, Canvas
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While the music industry is in dismay it’s always a breath of fresh air to hear an artist that’s not afraid to take chances. With his fourth solo offering Canvas, ONE SON has surpassed what we consider as the usual rap release. From the beginning O-La-A gives you an anthem that keeps the listener on…
Review of Barley Station’s “After All” LP
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From the first lines of the album, “Thirteen steps to the gallows/These are the roads that I take” you can tell that the members of Barley Station have done some living. The album, After All, is a 12-song collection of emotions: love, loss, hope, and heartbreak. The honesty in the songwriting blends perfectly with the…
WIRE: WATER LIARS “FAKE HEAT” EXCLUSIVE FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD
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Water Liars’ new song “Fake Heat” is available today as a free MP3 download exclusively on RollingStone.com, and can now be streamed and downloaded here: SKOPE IT HERE! “Fake Heat” is the first track released from the band’s upcoming sophomore album Wyoming, which will be out March 5th, 2013 via Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum Records.…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD RELEASE 3 LYRIC VIDEOS FROM NEW ALBUM
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In celebration of the release of the band’s 4th studio album, Notes from the Underground on January 8th, Hollywood Undead have been releasing lyric videos for each track off of the album. Yesterday, the band released the lyric video for the song “Pigskin”, which can be seen here. Lyric videos for the songs “Up In…
WYATT POSTS NEW SINGLE “TROUBLE”
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Now, with the release of their latest single “Trouble”, the band has lived up to Maddy’s description of their music. “….it’s infectious and accessible, but will often surprise you”. Wyatt believes that music should take care of you, and listeners find themselves wanting to wrap up in the songs like a comfortable blanket. http://bandofwyatt.bandcamp.com/track/trouble
WARBEAST TOUR WITH DOWN FOR MIKE SCACCIA
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Sadly, as many music fans across the globe learned last week, celebrated Rigor Mortis and Ministry guitarist Mike Scaccia passed away while doing what he loved best–playing music. While it is with a very heavy heart, WARBEAST will be hitting the road for their West Coast tour with Down as planned. Mike would not expect…
ASHER MONROE LAUNCHES VIDEO CONTEST
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In celebration of the release of his new MTV Buzzworthy video for “Why Worry,” rising pop singer Asher Monroe has launched an official “Why Worry” video contest. To enter, all fans have to do is share the “Why Worry” Music Video and enter their e-mail address via the Facebook contest app. The winners will get…
STEVEN WILSON SET FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Progressive rock torchbearer Steven Wilson has announced multiple dates for his North American tour to support his forthcoming solo release, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and Other Stories). Beginning Tuesday April 16 in Tampa, Wilson is confirmed for 16 dates including stops in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles — itinerary below. …
SINGER/SONGWRITER STEPHEN BABCOCK KICKS OFF 2013 TOUR
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Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, now residing in New York City and studying at Syracuse University, Stephen began playing guitar at the age of 14 after hearing John Mayer’s “Room For Squares”. Since then, he has continued to craft his skills as a singer and songwriter, recording and performing a catalog of…
Autumn’s Mutt, Snowflakes
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From the semi-arctic region of Quebec comes the appropriately titled EP Snowflakes, brought to you by the one-man entity known as Autumn’s Mutt. Having been inspired by the burgeoning and seemingly ubiquitous indie scene, he began composing songs in 2008. Snowflakes, consisting of four tracks, is the ‘Mutt’s second EP. Though some winter imagery exists,…
WIRE: BEFORE YOU EXIT NEW SONG ON GIRLSLIFE
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The pop/rock trio, know as Before You Exit, have released an exclusive stream of their new track “I Like That” on GirlsLife.com today, January 3rd! The band announced that they will be joining Action Item’s ‘The Resolution Tour’ kicking off tomorrow, January 4th, 2013 in Boston, MA. These young pop-rockers combine catchy hooks, charm, with…
BEN CAPLAN HALIFAX SHOW SOLD OUT
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Halifax’s Ben Caplan will play two eagerly anticipated hometown shows at the Company House on February 1st and 2nd. The gig on February 2nd with special guest Paper Beat Scissors is now totally sold out. A second show on February 1st with guest Taryn Kawaja has just been announced. Tickets can be found…
MIKA POSTS “POPULAR SONG” AUDIO
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MIKA’s new single ,“Popular Song” featuring Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande, is out now on iTunes and other digital retailers through Republic Records. Listen to the song here, please post and share. The song offers a fresh twist on “Popular” from the Broadway hit “Wicked”, composed by Stephen Schwartz. In a historic move, Schwartz was…
JASON MARSALIS OFFERS MP3 “BLUES CAN BE ABSTRACT, TOO”
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Fresh from touring with acclaimed banjoist Bela Fleck and pianist Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis returns to his role as band leader and vibraphonist extraordinaire with the release of his latest album, In A World of Mallets, on February 19 via Basin Street Records. His third release on the New Orleans-based label follows the drum-centric releases…
ARTISTS ON THE UP WITH LABELLED INDEPENDENT
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We take a look at some of the top independent artists in the USA and UK in association with Labelled Independent, the new music podcast.
YELLOWCARD CONCERT ON AXS TV
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American pop-punk band YELLOWCARD, currently on tour in the U.S. before continuing onto Canada and Europe, will broadcast LIVE from The Paramount Theater in Huntington, New York exclusively on AXS TV. Music fans will experience the ultimate special concert event when Yellowcard takes the stage bringing their unique sound 100% live to AXS TV’s Live…
LARRY LAWTON PRESENTS ‘GANGSTER REDEMPTION’
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Gangster Redemption (LL Research & Consulting) is the life story of Larry Lawton, one of America’s most notorious jewel robbers. Growing up in the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York, Larry was an altar boy until the day he was sexually molested by a priest. As a teen needing to prove his manhood, he began a…
JEREMY SAFFER PRESENTS MUSIC PHOTOG SEMINAR
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After a busy year culminating with shoots for Megadeth, Coheed and Cambria, Motionless in White, The Misfits, GWAR, Arsis and Epica, spreads in Alternative Press Magazine, Revolver Magazine AND Outburn Magazine, as well as time well spent raising over $1,500 for late Suicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker’s daughter Kenadee with a legacy print series (all…
GOD FORBID ANNOUNCE HURRICANE SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT
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On October 29th, 2012 the east coast experienced one of the largest Atlantic hurricanes on record that affected millions and destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and communities in its path. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and ripped its way through New York City and other coastal communities. New Jersey melodic metallers…
LOGAN HICKS ANNOUNCES THIN VEILS AND HEAVY ANCHORS
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Acclaimed New York-based street and stencil art visionary LOGAN HICKS today announced Thin Veils And Heavy Anchors, a new solo showing of his work in Los Angeles, CA. Thin Veils And Heavy Anchors will debut at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) on March 8, 2013 and run through March 10, 2013, and marks a…
DOUBLE EXPOSURE CELEBRATES 40+ YEARS IN MUSIC
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Considering the necessity in today’s economy to watch our bottom lines, yet still accomplish certain business goals, Double XXposure Media Relations now offers specialized publicity services, customized with the individual client in mind. These strategically designed offerings are a modern approach to keeping a client in the public eye, without breaking the bank. CHECK…
GIRLS’ GENERATION “I GOT A BOY” VIDEO GOES VIRAL
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Just in time for the beginning of the new year, K-Pop powerhouses Girls’ Generation released their hotly anticipated fourth studio album I GOT A BOY online and in stores on January 1st. The album boasts 10 infectious pop gems and features collaborations with European production team Dsign Music, singer-songwriter Pixie Lott, Joe Belmaati, Yoo Youngjin,…
WIRE: ALIA LORAE INTERVIEWS MIKE MARTIN
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Check it out, Ladies and Gentlemen! My first video contribution of the New Year – an exclusive interview with Mike Martin of the metal band All That Remains! We discuss who he would “F, Marry, Kill,” the highs and lows of touring, and much more. http://youtu.be/v4uXrTlMl6A
STOLI’S GUEST THIS WEEK IS AN INSTRUMENT – THE OCARINA
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A Happy 2013 to all Skope readers out there! Let us hope for peace, love, prosperity, & music for all in the New Year. Up here in Boston, radio stations formats come & go. This week WTKK switched over to hip hop & R&B from talk radio. I think this is a cool idea but…
L’illon, I’m In Love
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Why not ring in the New Year with the Angel Warrior herself L’illon! The diva is back after releasing her debut album ‘Warrior Angel’ back in 2009 which I had the pleasure of reviewing for Skope (http://www.skopemag.com/2009/12/08/l%E2%80%99illon-warrior-angel). I knew then that this music artist had that special something or IT factor if you…
The Perfects, Sudden Victory
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This band sounds like it comes straight from the eighties. That’s not a bad thing. Actually what comes to mind is Duran Duran but more modern and with a bit more edge. Hailing from Baltimore Maryland they started in 2008. Though they haven’t been around for that long, they have a distinctly polished sound. They…
ANOOP DESAI NEW VIDEO “LOVE WAR”
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Electro-pop singer/songwriter Anoop Desai has debuted the music video for “Love War”, the single from his newly released EP, 3 Cheers. The video was unveiled today and can be viewed here.
ATT: SEEKING BANDS WITH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TV SHOW
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The Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV Show; a music orientated TV series that educates the viewers about upcoming Indie artists and their quest to greater success is seeking talented musicians with a great music video for TV broadcast. Since its first broadcast in December 2011, The Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll Show has being…
JACK WHITE’S BLUNDERBUSS TOP SELLING VINYL ALBUM OF 2012
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Third Man Records in conjunction with Columbia Records is proud to announce that Jack White’s Blunderbuss is the biggest selling vinyl album of 2012 according to Nielsen Soundscan’s vinyl charts with over 33,000 copies sold. Knocking The Beatles’ Abbey Road” off the top spot (a position it had held the previous three years), Blunderbuss sales…
ALPHA FAKTION POST “BODYBAGZ”
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Alpha Faktion are a NY based Hip-Hop alliance consisting of emcees KrazeILLA The Monster and Azwun, alongside DJ EnYouTee. The trio are no strangers to NYC’s underground scene and have been steadily on the grind in promotion for their forthcoming extended play release, Truth, Lies & Audiotape. In promotion of the EP, the crew has…
WIRE: DEE-1 ON MUZIKSMYLIFE
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“This is the best interview ever!” shouted New Orleans rapper Dee-1 during our conversation at The Loft in Lansing, Michigan. “This man is dope; this man knows everything. He’s asking me about my oil leak in my 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva,” he said, pausing on several occasions to savor the moment with a nearby assistant. Rapping…
