This fall, HarvestBloom released their very first Christmas song, LIGHT OF MAN, as well as recorded their new single THE NARCISSIST (1 John 2: 15-17). They also filmed a full length concept music video for THE NARCISSIST, directed by StrataTek Studios in Baltimore, Maryland. THE NARCISSIST is both a warning to one who is proud…
KEITH MOODY SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Nashville TN, alt/country rocker Keith Moody is gearing up for the release of his new album Dreaming Out Loud on February 14th. The first single “One Big Ending” will be released one month prior on January 10th. Dreaming Out Loud was produced by Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Terrible Things) and was recorded at…
DEAD FINGERS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM FEBRUARY 28
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Kate Taylor and Taylor Hollingsworth have joined hand in hand and formed a band. Ladies and gentlemen, Dead Fingers might just be what you’ve been waiting for! In a time when guy-girl duos are becoming quite popular, this one is not just some gimmick, however perfect the timing and package may be. …
MARIACHI EL BRONX TEAMS UP WITH FUNNY OR DIE
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The video for Mariachi El Bronx’s “48 Roses” premieres todayon Funny Or Die, (www.funnyordie,com), the top destination for comedy on the web.Directed by Funny Or Die’s Josh Martin and Ryan McNeely, the video captures a day in the life of a man (played by David Neher) who is perhaps too lucky in love.”48 Roses,”…
STOLI DOES HIS HOLIDAY SHOPPING ON DEF-SHOP.COM
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So Chanukah is here today and Christmas is under a week away. I like when the two holidays collide so that I can host all my friends & family of both religions. I will be honest I have not done much shopping so I will have to spend the day online grabbing last minute gifts.…
Picnic in the Meadow, Livin’ In Me
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Everyone loses their way in life. Everyone loses hope. Everyone falls. Most of us, thankfully, dust ourselves off and rise up to greet life again. The ways we’re able to do this are as varied as the human race itself. For Bryan Jones, the artist behind the musical project Picnic in the Meadow, his…
LAPARADIDDLE INTERVIEWS GENTLEMEN HALL
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Tip your hats/Red Sox caps/Berets/ Pom Pommed Ski apparel with protective earflaps.. …to Gentlemen Hall! Sounds dapper, don’t it?
DECEMBER 2011
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As we close out 2011 with 2012 looming ahead, it’s nice to know that one record biz constant is CHANGE. We lost “memorables” like Heavy D and Vesta, Beyonce’s expecting a little one, Rick Ross and Wale are doing big things, while Mary J. Blige is still blowing them away at her shows. As Niki…
BLESS: ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
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He is no newbie to the music business so upon hearing his latest track, April Showers, an ode to family and friends gone forever, we just had to grab a few minutes with Montreal MC Bless. Close affiliate of Gangstarr’s late MC Guru, Bless considers the iconic Hip-Hop star as a huge influence over his…
Fang I-Liu, Confessions
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Over the years we’ve seen rock and singer/songwriter 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” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock…
The Particles, Voices
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The Particles, released their new nine-track album, “Voices,” this past October, but in little over a month’s time, the London based band has received unprecedented notoriety from the States as well as abroad. The band members define their genre as World Music — hard rock infused with ancient Eastern instruments and three powerful vocals, led…
SCOTT WEILAND RLEASES CHRISTMAS VIDEO
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Scott Weiland just released an official video for “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” the second single from his brand new holiday album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The singer shared in his liner notes that many of the songs were first written and recorded in times of strife, and that their messages are…
THE KOOKS TO BE SPECIAL GUESTS FOR FOSTER THE PEOPLE US TOUR IN 2012
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After a sold-out US tour this past month, The Kooks are thrilled to announce their return to North America in 2012 as special guests of Foster The People. Tickets on-sale this Friday, December 16th. Their latest Astralwerks release, Junk of the Heart was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, Belle & Sebastian), and recorded…
L.E.P. BOGUS BOYS HANG W/ DRAKE
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There are few putting on for their city quite like the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. And so, when Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and A$AP Rocky came through to the University of Illinois on the Club Paradise tour last month, you already knew Count & Moonie would be in attendance. In this latest Now Or Neva Webisode, filmed…
DAVE MUSTAINE RELEASES GUITAR APP
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Ranked No. 1 by Joel McIver in “The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists,” Dave Mustaine godfathered fast-heavy-metal guitar generations, first as the original lead guitarist for Metallica, and then as the founder of legendary Megadeth. Now, Mustaine has teamed with the creators of Rock Prodigy to give his legions of fans an entirely new way to…
CAPITOL 6 UNVEIL NEW SINGLE
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Psychedelic folk-rock quintet Capitol 6 is pleased to unveil “Fever”, the title track and A-side to their recently released 7″ on Light Organ Records. Including “Henry’s Opus” on the B-side, the 7″ is available everywhere digitally and can be purchased physically here. [vimeo 27268968 nolink] Capitol 6 is a psychedelic folk-rock quintet based out of…
THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE DIVERSIFIES
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It began a decade ago when then 70 year-old Anita Berry became the first person ever to charter a full cruise ship to create The Jazz Cruise featuring over a dozen of the genres’ grandest musicians. A St. Louis-based company, Jazz Cruises, LLC was also born and conceived the star-studded The Smooth Jazz Cruise…
PRINCESS SUPERSTAR HAS “XMAS SWAGGER”
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The incomparable Princess Superstar is back with a new video just in time for the holidays! From 125th St. to Rockefeller Center to the bodega, there is no neighborhood left behind as Princess serenades the streets of NYC with a carol for those of us who think about beaded sweaters and Chippendales with Santa hats…
EL GANT “IRON EAGLE” VIDEO
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After debuting his latest mixtape Rule By Secrecy on DJBooth.net, the NY veteran El Gant is pleased to unveil the visuals for the project’s first leak, “Iron Eagle”.
United Funk Order, United Funk Order
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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…
