Crysis Chris (Chris Rodriguez) is an independent rapper from Queens, who connected with music after a very difficult road of death, violence, illness and despair hitting close to home multiple times. We can all relate to hard times in some way; it just hits some of us harder and in a more condensed period. Sometimes…
Man of the Hour’s new single ‘Modern Day Epic’ OUT NOW
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South Wales is famed for generating iconic music legends, from Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones, and for all lovers of pop punk we have Lost Prophets and Kids in Glass Houses. It’s safe to say that the aforementioned artists are just the tip of the iceberg from the generations of talent that have flown effortlessly…
Shades of Jade re-release debut EP ‘Her Soul’ on February 14th 2012
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London based Soul Rock band, Shades of Jade plan to make 2012 the year all about them. After previous success as a solo artist, Jade Barnett fronts London’s hottest new band with an interesting aural mash-up of powerful, soulful vocals mixed with dirty rock guitars. Shades of Jade recorded their debut EP, ‘Her Soul’ at…
THE LOVE LOAD – THE HUMAN RESOURCEFUL (DEBUT ALBUM BY NON-DEBUTANTS)
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Dischord veteran, ALKEM creator, and drummer extraordinaire Ben Azzara picks up his sticks and hits the skins behind singer/songwriter Ted Watts, and aided by musical and technical prodigy, Blaine Misner, created the impulse debut album by The Love Load entitled The Human Resourceful. While the band and record are new, the players are neither new…
ALEESIA HOOKS UP WITH BIG SEAN ON “KISS IT BYE BYE”
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At only 19 years of age, Aleesia is a young woman who knows what she wants; and what she wants is to live her passion… to sing, to dance, to write songs… to become the consummate entertainer.
PLANETARY NIGHTS RELEASE ‘TODAY AIN’T TOO LATE’
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Planetary Nights is back and better than ever with their second studio album titled ‘Today Ain’t Too Late’. The brand new CD was just released on February 7th and can be purchased on CDBaby, iTunes and Amazon. Following up their successful 2009 release of ‘Elliptical Motion’ and their equally impressive 2010 ‘Live ‘n’…
F.G. RELEASES NEW EP & VIDEO “STANDBY”
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Fiercely Gifted better known as F.G., is a 24 year old, female rapper, from Brooklyn,NY. She has been featured on several internet hip hop sites (Vladtv, Toronto Rappers.com,etc), and has been making her mark on Youtube, since the release of her first official music video “Standby” (Dir. Donald Robinson Cole & Olise Forel). “Standby” has…
Rising Talent Eden Jima Releases “Fragile” on iTunes
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A new voice in pop and R&B music is grabbing the attention of the industry, stirring some of the top producers to take interest. Eden Jima, a young yet undoubtedly talented singer, is stepping up her game, making catchy, soulful music that pulls listeners in. This young artist has a promising career in front of…
SKOPE / VAN HALEN “TATTOO” GUITAR COVER CONTEST
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Skope & Van Halen are super excited to be launching a Van Halen syndicated contest encouraging fans to submit a cover video of the band’s new single, “Tattoo,” for a chance to win a custom guitar from Van Halen. We are also giving away some VH merch for the fans who aren’t guitar players.
The Missing Parts, Suenos
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The Missing Parts are an acoustic quartet featuring violin (Oliver Blaylock), lap steel guitar/banjo (Douglas Francisco), cello/harmonica (Brian Hullfish) and acoustic guitar (Paul Wright) although on this CD they also feature a pianist and a choir. The CD starts with a very frothy number called The March which immediately throws everything at you — there…
Cutting Edge, RELEASED… LIVE!
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Are you ready for the best thing since sliced bread??? Well then, you’re in luck my friends because Cutting Edge is their name and ‘RELEASED… LIVE’ is the album that will electrify audiences everywhere! Seriously, if you dig live recordings then this one is definitely for you. In my opinion, this record…
LISTEN & ENJOY: “SUNDAY AFTERNOON 5 PM”
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It is a song that has the aural sweep of Stairway To Heaven, moving seamlessly from soft to hard rock, from singable melody to jamming lead guitar. In the middle, a message about dealing with loneliness,how to cope when you are feeling like you are where you don’t belong, not quite resolved with the final…
FEBRUARY & MARCH 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.
Joel Henderson, Locked Doors and Pretty Fences
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Joel Henderson’s latest release, “Locked Doors and Pretty Fences” is as refreshing as a warm spring day. His voice is captivating and has the power to smooth out any rough edges life can sometimes inflict. It is a journey through dreamy passages that leave you awestruck from its beauty. This CD is the perfect music…
MP3 & VIDEO FOR ARKELLS “KISS CAM”
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Acclaimed alternative rock band Arkells are proud to announce the international release of MICHIGAN LEFT, the follow up to their Juno award-winning debut. Set for an April 10th release, MICHIGAN LEFT is an undeniable collection of songs that combine the bombast of Bruce Springsteen, the melodies and warmth of Fleetwood Mac and the delicate studio…
METALLICA ANNOUNCE THE CREATION OF NEW ANNUAL MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
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Metallica, in conjunction with friends C3 Presents, today announced the creation of Orion Music + More, a new annual music, arts, and lifestyle festival founded and headlined by the band, a natural progression for a band that has headlined legendary festivals around the world for years. Orion Music + More will take place June…
PSA: MAY WE NEVER FORGET
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The Holocaust can be an emotional subject to bring up. Its impact on the global psyche has been felt for generations. Yet, it is a necessity for younger generations to learn what the survivors and their families went through, as the saying goes: “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Young Trap “I’m Young Trap” Video
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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! [youtube hLUvTx1FGww nolink]
KID INK ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
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Kid Ink has announced on his Twitter page that the name of his upcoming debut record will be “Up & Away”. The record drops this spring. Kid Ink released the official single from the record, “Time Of Your Life” today on iTunes. iTunes link: http://t.co/KSruGLMk https://twitter.com/kid_ink
NEW VIDEO BY M. WARD CHASES 100K VIEWS
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On Monday 9th April M. Ward will release his Bella Union debut ‘A Wasteland Companion’ and we are very pleased to be able to share with you the new video for ‘The First Time I Ran Away’. Directed by Joel Trussell — who also directed M.Ward’s video for Post War cut ‘Chinese Translation’ – this…
NIKON AND WARNER MUSIC GROUP TEAM UP TO ROCK SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
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NikonInc. and Warner Music Group are uniting to host a star-studded residency at the upcoming South by Southwest ® Music & Media Conference (SXSW ®) in Austin, Texas. “The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon” will make its home at Austin’s famed La Zona Rosa, with two days and three nights of showcase performances slated…
Moonbound, Peak of Eternal Light
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There is a difference between nostalgia and the respectful use of tradition. Moonbound, the solo project of Fabio Trentini, is an intriguing example of the latter. Accurately self-described as “80’s pop rock with progressive influences”, that’s not all there is to the picture. Moonbound’s new brilliantly titled release “Peak of Eternal Light” feels fresh and…
JOEL HENDERSON TO RELEASE THE ALBUM OF 2012 IN APRIL
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Louisville singer/songwriter JOEL HENDERSON will release Locked Doors & Pretty Fences on April 10, 2012, on TroubleCure Records. This is his first full-length, full-band CD and the follow up to the intimate “Always Willing to Take Me In” released in 2011 and “The High Risk EP” that was released a few years earlier.…
MATT CAHOON IS THE ONE-MAN BAND CALLED EVERPRESENT
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Being that Skope started in Boston over 12 years ago, we have seen many artists come & go. My guest today has been around for most the time and that has placed him in high ranks in the New England music scene. Matt Cahoon’s band Everpresent have been making music for years and you know…
A.B. Clyde and the Kittylitters, Smokin’ Catnip
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Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even rhythm and blues slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable and 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…
COMING OUTTA MALAYSIA MUSIC VIDEO SITE ATTICTV
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AtticTV plays the best music videos on the web right in your browser in an awesome “kick-back and relax” manner. It’s like MTV for the web. Music lovers just have to pick a music genre they like, and the best music videos from that genre will start playing all day long. Users can also favorite…
THE PARLOTONES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
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The Parlotones will release their fourth studio album, Journey Through the Shadows, on May 8th via Sovereign Entertainment USA. The new album was recorded in Johannesburg and Cape Town during the final months of 2011 and includes 12 brand new tracks of their undeniable romantic and anthemic rock sound, while offering several surprises along…
IRELAND’S CATHY JORDAN FIRST SOLO ALBUM FROM BLIX STREET RECORDS
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Blix Street Records will release Irish singer Cathy Jordan’s debut solo album, ALL THE WAY HOME, on March 13, 2012. A driving force in the internationally renowned Irish traditional band Dervish, Jordan is a singer, musician and composer whose cultural and musical roots are entrenched in the Midlands of Ireland and whose influences stretch across…
ERIC TURNER NEW VIDEO
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As promised, Eric Turner has delivered the official music video today for his new single, “Angels & Stars.” The street art inspired video also stars rappers Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah (who are featured on the track), and was shot in Los Angeles by director P.R. Brown (Skylar Grey, John Mayer, Alicia Keys). “Angels &…
F.STOKES CAMPAIGNING HIS WAY TO PERFORM ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW
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F.Stokes is campaigning his way to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Being a positive man who has continuously set goals and then puts his mind to achieving them, this will be no different. He explains his reasoning behind wanting to perform on Ellen by saying, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show represents the diverse…
NEW ALBUM COMING BY TAPROOT
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Taproot will release their sixth full length album, The Episodes, on April 10th, 2012. The forthcoming effort is produced by Tim Palatan who previously worked with the band on 2010’s highly successful Plead the Fifth. The Episodes, nearly six years in the making, is a complexly developed concept album. Bassist Phil Lipscomb spoke on the…
EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS CURRENTLY IN THE STUDIO
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Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros have announced that they are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to their debut album, Up From Below. After an early session in Bogalusa, LA, the band has been recording at their studio in Ojai, CA. The album, which is self-produced, will be released on May…
GUY CAPECELATRO III OFFERS “GIRLFRIENDS” MP3
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Feeling reflective as Valentine’s Day approaches? Guy Capecelatro III has the perfect song for your playlist. “Girlfriends,” with echoing vocals provided by both Capecelatro and Unbunny’s Jarid del Deo and almost reverent organ, is a song that looks back with 20/20 hindsight.
JIMMY RAE GETS THE DIRT ON INDECENT EXPOSURE
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Time to “Get Up” and find out more about this Vermont-based band called Indecent Exposure. The group is made up of three members: father-son duo of Jim Tye Sr. aka DJTJ on bass & vocals & Jimmy Tye Jr. on guitar along with Ben Abbott on drums. This trio incorporates elements of metal,…
JIMMY RAE DARES TO ASK: WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT THIS HOOD?
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Are you ready to find out more about the “dopest group in the game today”? I hope so because Sab-rey Smith, who is ½ of the rap duo GooD HooD, wants people to know that they’re all about “awesome music”. According to Smith he wants “awesome music” to be GooD HooD’s ultimate legacy…
Paul Collica, It’s Not Me…It’s You
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Over the years we’ve seen pop and rock 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” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock n…
SEK’ND HAND SMOKE, SELF-TITLED EP
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Continuing the trend of rock and metal bands spelling their names incorrectly, Sek’ndhand Smoke are here to rock with their self-titled EP (2010). According to their bio, they play “simple, no frills, rock and roll”. The band has extensively toured throughout Oregon, California, and Washington, and they’ve also built a following through promoting their Youtube…
BO WALTON GOES WILD
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“Wild at heart” c/w “Wild woman” Bo Walton Since the release of Bo Walton’s double “A” side “‘s too much” & “Hey mister night” in November 2011 things have really taken off. With extensive interviews, plays, downloads and CD sales across the UK, Europe, Australasia and the USA Bo Walton has already built up a…
PETER KELLY RELEASES DEBUT EP
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“It all starts with the song,” says singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Kelly, “an acoustic guitar (or piano if you’ve got one), your voice, and whatever idea that is trying to come out.” All the songs on Peter’s debut solo EP, Forever, Again, go through the same process. “There is that flash of inspiration, the race to get…
Matthew Nimegeers, Mystery Man
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Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even modern folk music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” or “Power Pop.” I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully…
