United Funk Order is a R&B group bringing some stylistic tunes your way. This group is on a mission to show you how this music thing should be done. They are bringing it with dedication and heartfelt funk. The CD is not only funky but is changing the way we know music. The vocals have…
KID ROCK TO DONATE 1,200 MEALS TO DETROIT CHARITIES
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Kid Rock announced today that he has purchased 1,200 $25 Meijer gift cards that he plans to distribute throughout the city of Detroit as a Christmas present to people in need in his hometown. The gift cards, which will be distributed through local radio stations in the area, will be good for redemption at…
Joanne Janzen, Sad Circus
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Hello Joanne Janzen–CMT is calling! Get ready to hear this multi-talented & self-taught singer/songwriter & guitarist as she brings you her full-length album titled ‘Sad Circus’. Your ears will be impressed after listening to this new release and it might even blow you away if you’re lucky. Mrs. Janzen has Australian roots but…
Engloria, Drive
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I simply love when I hear an EP or full-length album and it hooks me in right away. That is the case with this current EP titled ‘Drive’ by the band Engloria. This 3-track recording is a follow-up to their 2010 debut release called ‘Sundown’ and I gotta say they followed up nicely.…
NILS LOFGREN, OLD SCHOOL
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In listening to anything related to Nils, It’s important to understand that not only does he draw on his influences, but he’s also been an influence on other rock luminaries. Since playing with Neil Young, fronting Grin, touring with Ringo, and of course anchoring the E Street band, he’s also consistently concentrated his efforts…
ASHER ROTH ANNOUNCES PABST & JAZZ TOUR DATES
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Def Jam signee Asher Roth has announced concert dates to promote his upcoming project Pabst & Jazz Sessions. Asher will be performing with a live band as well as DJ Wreckineyez. Sir Michael Rocks of the Cool Kids will support the Chicago date. Asher has released a steady stream of singles and videos and has…
ALEX YOUNG RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “DON’T PLAY WITH MEâ€
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Singer, songwriter Alex Young started out as a regular on Sesame Street, then shocked the music scene with the release of her debut album “Amazing” and is now back with her NEW single “Don’t Play with Me”, available on iTunes. This young artist on the rise has just premiered her NEW music video for this…
NEW FROM BELGIUM IS ARROW HAZE
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In existence less than a year, Arrow Haze, a Belgium group has already worked with the famous Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol). Their first video Elly Kedward has stirred up international interest with its solid guitar and drum riffs.
JESSICA CAYLYN TURNS HEADS WITH “JUST CAN’T HELP MYSELF” SINGLE
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Jessica Caylyn is a California country-rock singer known for her powerful voice and audacious stage presence. At 10 years of age, she fell in love with the “natural high” of live performing, and Bay Area audiences were quick to fall in love with her. It wasn’t long before Jessica was singing the national anthem to…
BEVERLY McCLELLAN, FEAR NOTHING
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Beverly as a singer, songwriter, musician, delivers a country rock, sometimes bluesy, gut originated style of vocal treatment. Her performance as a finalist on The Voice first brought her national attention. This is her fifth release over the past 15 years, and successfully combines many vocal styles. Guitarists Josh Sklair and Billy…
ITUNES NAMES THE PARLOR MOB DOGS 2011 ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR
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New Jersey rock band The Parlor Mob only just released their Roadrunner Records sophomore album Dogs on October 11, 2011 but iTunes “Rewind” has named it 2011’s Rock Album Of The Year. “Rewind” is iTunes editorial selections for the best music of 2011 and puts The Parlor Mob in the same company as Bon…
SAMANTHA TESTA: THE FORCE BEHIND THE VOICE
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When I met Samantha her voice had a warmth that filled the room and that was only when she was speaking. She was born in Montreal and is now living in Ottawa, but has been actively making her rounds from LA all the way to Nashville TN. She has done work with producer Steve Dady…
EPITAPH RECORDS SIGNS SKIP THE FOREPLAY
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Epitaph Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Skip The Foreplay. Known for their distinct musical style, which mashes up elements of dubstep and house with pop and metal-core, the ground-breaking Montreal – based band has been electrifying audiences with their intoxicating blend of hardcore heaviness and dance floor energy since 2010. Skip…
AMOS LEE TO RELEASE B-SIDES EP
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Blue Note recording artist Amos Lee will release a six-song collection of previously unheard songs as a CD, digital, and 10”-vinyl EP, entitled As The Crow Flies, on February 14th, 2012. The songs were recorded during the sessions for Lee’s critically acclaimed album Mission Bell, which was produced by Calexico frontman and multi-instrumentalist Joey Burns.…
MILLIONYOUNG “EASY NOW” VIDEO
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It was a whirlwind 2010 for the 22-year old MillionYoung, who is known in his everyday life as Mike Diaz. After self-releasing the “Sunndreamm” e.p. for free at the end of 2009, Diaz released the”Be So True” e.p. to much critical acclaim, including an iTunes Digital Download and a 7.6 from Pitchfork. [youtube F02xWxVqj5g…
DECEMBER 2011 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.
Trouble in the Wind, No Work Dancing
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Eclectic and original are the first words that come to mind when I think of Trouble in the Wind and their debut release ‘No Work Dancing’. What you get here is not one specific genre or style but a diverse mix of songs that incorporate everything from classic rock and folk to country/alt-country. …
FIRE ON MCGINNIS ANIMATED “BEDLAM BOYS” VIDEO
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The Alaska based five-piece band, Fire on McGinnis plays a sparky mix of Celtic, Irish and American rock. The band started as an unchecked offshoot from a larger bagpipe marching band called Stoller White Pipes and Drums. In the mid 00’s, the marching band was asked to hold a public recital.
THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “SOMEDAY’S GONE”
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Melodic pop-rock band, The All-American Rejects are returning back to the spotlight preparing to release their 4th studio album due out Spring 2012! In anticipation of the album, the band has now released a new video for the first track titled, “Someday’s Gone,” as well as made the song available as a free download. Fans…
STEVE TYRELL RETURNS FEBRUARY 7
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Often cited as the world’s true “romance crooner” and proponent of all things love, legendary jazz balladeer Steve Tyrell will release his new collection, I’ll Take Romance onFebruary 7th, 2012. His Concord Records debut, I’ll Take Romance, features 12 tracks with Tyrell, backed by his band along with a String Orchestra. The…
ANNI PIPER OFFERS A BLUES ALTERNATIVE TO CHRISTMAS TUNES
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So at first I did not mind the constant Christmas music on the radio here in the office, but it has only been two weeks and I am all set. The radio is off and I am back to my Skope Radio. This week I am taking a short week but before I go relax…
Hillbilly Vegas, Ringo Manor
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When I first saw the name of this band I thought to myself maybe these guys enjoy the slower-paced country lifestyle but also need a little excitement in their lives like gambling & partying. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not but what I can tell you is that Hillbilly…
Burkhard Mahler, Chaos and Harmony
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Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs and Rock n Roll” into…
YOUNG RECORDING ARTIST LACING IT UP IN A “LUNATIC†KIND OF WAY
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We have been introduced to many things New Jersey like: “Jersey Shore”, “Real Housewives of NJ” and “Jersey Boys” but nothing like a recording artist with a real “Jersey” attitude. Her style, passion and charisma resonates a Jersey personality. Her image mirrors her sexy yet stylish look and the cutting edge sound of her lyrics.
MARK STEWART “NOTHING IS SACRED” VIDEO
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Mark Stewart (The Pop Group) makes an apocalyptic return amidst an increasingly agitated atmosphere. On December 2nd, Mark will release “Nothing Is Sacred” as a free download.
12 Followers/Meteo Xavier, Espers
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Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock n Roll” into…
NEW EP FROM LAKUTIS
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If you saw Das Racist on their ‘Relax’ tour, you probably caught one of our new favorite rappers, Lakutis, on stage with them. His new EP, “I’m In The Forest”, is out today via Greedhead/Mishka and there is a song called ‘Ja Rule. http://mishkanyc.bandcamp.com/album/lakutis-im-in-the-forest-ep
PETA LOVES LOVES IT!
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Loves It! recently caught the eye of peta2 with their adorable new video. The duo’s new video is sure to make any animal lover’s heart melt. The heart warming video features shots of pets and their loving human companion, and is set to their new melodic and rhythmically appealing song, “What Kind of Love”. peta2…
G/O HAS TAUGHT STOLI TO “DO THE DOROTHY”
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I woke up this morning and I got to be honest that I am feeling it. So I decided to double up on features for the week. My guest today is authentic, fun, & confident. That is why I am so excited to have Giovannie aka G/O here to help me kick off the weekend.…
HOLLYWOOD FLOSS NEW VIDEO FEAT BRIAN ANGEL
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Hollywood FLOSS is back with the video for “So Much To Say,” a song that features crooner Brian Angel and serves as a recent single from his latest album, One Fan At A Time. The video, directed by Rob Jay and edited by Justin Morrow, is a dedication to his love for hip hop, complete…
PLANTS AND ANIMALS SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Plants and Animals’ new album, The End of That, sees the Montreal trio of Warren C. Spicer, Nic Basque and Matthew ‘Woodman’ Woodley bridging the gap between their 2008 debut, Parc Avenue, and 2010’s darker La La Land. PLANTS AND ANIMALS’ “LIGHTSHOW”: http://soundcloud.com/secretcityrecords/plants-and-animals-lightshow The band took a different, more relaxed approach with The End of…
MATT TOKA CREATES BUZZ WITH “666” SINGLE/VIDEO
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MATT TOKA – BIO: “My name is Matt Toka. Music saved me from a dysfunctional life in Youngstown, Ohio. I was raised in a house where physical, substance and mental abuse were the norm. When I was young, my parents fought constantly, so I would slam my bedroom door and play Green Day’s Dookie as…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, DECEMBER 2011
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Ponykiller, The Wilderness (Housecore Records) A for-dummies compaction of King Crimson, Doors and Amboy Dukes, oddly enough from New Orleans. What I mean by “for-dummies” is that the meandering experimentation has been largely removed from the prog aspects, a point that won’t set the world on fire; King Crimson was enough of a drag…
ALL TIME LOW RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “TIME-BOMB”
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ALL TIME LOW have now released the official video for “Time-Bomb,” the new single from Dirty Work. Directed by K. Asher Levin, the theme of the video is not the usual All Time Low video fans would know and expect. The action packed video features the band performing on a Los Angeles roof while a…
FORT LEAN NEW VIDEO “BEACH HOLIDAY”
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Brooklyn-based quintet Fort Lean is excited to share its new music video for single “Beach Holiday,” off their self-titled EP (out now). Check out the video at the SPIN premiere or YouTube. [youtube j4GH9Nzc920 nolink] Fort Lean will also release a 7″ single of the track, “Sunsick,” on Neon Gold Records (home of Passion Pit,…
LITTLE JACKIE RELEASES PROVOCATIVE VIDEO
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Brooklyn pop soul duo Little Jackie is back with their sophomore release “Made For TV.” Producer/Programmer Adam Palin and Singer/Songwriter Imani Coppola first teamed up in 2008 to release critically acclaimed debut The Stoop which featured the hit single “The World Should Revolve Around Me.”
STARSEED SET TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE IN THE U.S.
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The U.K. based hard-rock band, Starseed will debut their new single, “Shine” in the U.S. on December 6, 2011 through iTunes. Their soaring vocals and powerful melody will leave all hard rock and metal fans begging for more. The US release of Starseed’s album, Peace Machine, will be released early 2012. Starseed will also be…
ATLANTIC RECORDS SIGNS LAURIANA MAE
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Inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James, singer/songwriter, Lauriana Mae melds soulful jazz vocals with contemporary pop, R&B and hip hop music. Recently signed to Atlantic Records, Mae is set to release her debut EP entitled “Love Mae” exclusively to fans via her website on November 29th. The…
AWAKEN THE EMPIRE RELEASE VIDEO FOR “THE AWAKENING”
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Alt-Electronica group Awaken the Empire have just revealed their much anticipated video for the song “The Awakening.” [youtube VdCZBno7ZbQ nolink] The video was directed by Chad Michael Ward: Combi-Christ, Aiden. In early 2011, the band self funded/produced their debut release The Awakening EP via iTunes, accompanied by the self-produced video for the single “Know Your…
Paul Kloschinsky, Woodlands
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In 2007 Paul Kloschinsky won the Music Aid Award for Best Canadian Songwriter. He resides in BC, Canada. I remember when I used to live in Canada the air was fresh and everything seem to have an extra sensitivity to the nature around us. Paul’s latest release, “Woodlands” has that same authenticity. Each song has…
