Double strange title and group name, from the duo of vocals/percussion Olivia Merilahti and vocals, drums/percussion, bass, piano and other contributor Dan Levy. The French/Finnish duo used some additional musicians on their second release, but wrote the material. Bust It Off relies mainly on Olivia’s high range against some synth. Gonna Be…
Slug Guts, Howlin’ Gang
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Slug Guts could not be more aptly named. This Brisbane, Australia four piece maintains their swampy, melancholy yet altogether engrossing sound with marked precision throughout Howlin’ Gang. Considering Howlin’ Gang was recorded over 24 hours straight in their hometown, it’s incredibly surprising how freewheeling each of the 13 tracks sound. Bedroom recording is very likely…
HOSPITALITY POST “BETTY WANG”
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Hospitality are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album on January 31, and have shared a free mp3 of “Betty Wang.” Betty Wang is a real woman who was one of the only female executives at the investment firm where Hospitality singer-songwriter Amber Papini worked. Amber admired Betty for holding her own and refusing…
TIM FITE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
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Tim Fite is an artist and true original. His music defies easy categorization. Esquire Magazine called him, “one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most subversive renaissance men.” The Brooklyn based Fite is about to release Ain’t Ain’t Ain’t the best record of his career on March 6th 2012 via ANTI- Records. [youtube YDHr5gvLSZg nolink] This is…
HENRY ROLLINS: ‘THE LONG MARCH’ BEGINS IN 2012
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HENRY ROLLINS returns to the road, microphone in hand, for The Long March tour starting in January 2012. HENRY’s latest talking tour takes him through Europe from January 12 through mid-February before he returns stateside for, quite literally, a long March of tour dates starting March 1 at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson. HENRY will…
UK’s PREMIERE DUBSTEP DUO NERO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
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Nero, aka North West London producers, remixers du jour, DJs and artists Dan Stephens and Joe Ray, now one of the biggest names in both dubstep and drum and bass unleash their debut album WELCOME REALITY on the U.S. December 13th. Their August single “Promises” stormed straight to the top of the UK charts, while…
THE MUSIC TAPES NEW VIDEO
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Along with this announcement of a new caroling tour, we also have a new video from the Music Tapes to share! Set to the song “Nantasket” from “Purim’s Shadows (The Dark Tours the World)” our first ever EP released as a limited-edition Kazoo as well as a digital download, the video showcases the Paragon Carousel…
CUFF THE DUKE OFFER “STANDING ON THE EDGE” MP3
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Nationally acclaimed Canadian rockers Cuff The Duke announce the release of “Morning Comes,” one of the most anticipated records out of Canada for 2012. Hot on the heels of a nearly sold-out national tour, “Morning Comes” is a concept record — ten solid tracks that flow like a film or great novel, filled to the…
SKG PUTS OUT VIDEO & NEW BOOK
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Los Angeles, California native Helecia “SKG” Choyce, released her highly anticipated, premiere literary work, The Diary of Helecia Choyce: The Hustle Within Part #I earlier this year. Part 2 features stories about Marriage, Relationships, Abuse, Celebrities, Obstacles, including stories about your favorite celebrities such as D-wade, Nicki Minaj, Trina, Diddy, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ciara…
VANESSA CARLTON POSTS NEW SINGLE ON YOUTUBE
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Vanessa Carltonwill release a four song digital EP, Hear the Bells (Razor & Tie), on November 21st . The EP will include two holiday classics, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” John Lennon’s uplifting classic, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” an acoustic recording of “Hear The Bells” (from her latest album, Rabbits on the Run)…
SNOOP DOGG AND WIZ KHALIFA HEAD TO ‘HIGH SCHOOL’
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Doggystyle recording artist Snoop Dogg and Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa have teamed up to release the soundtrack to their upcoming film, “Mac and Devin Go To High School.” The collaborative album, which features the Bruno Mars-assisted first single, “Young, Wild & Free,” will be available everywhere on December 13th. The Smeezingtons-produced track serves as…
STEPHANIE BRAGANZA OFFERS MP3 “PAINTING RAINBOWS” OFF NEW ALBUM
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A new trademark sound is set to change the Dance music world with the release of Stephanie Braganza’s debut of riveting originals. Showcasing commercial Pop, Euro-Dance and Electro-House, Stephanie has been performing at such notable venues as The Exhibition Center (Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Festival), as well as touring and having radio spins all over Canada.
Fereshta, Global Citizen
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What better way to promote peace and love than through music and that is exactly what indie artist Fereshta is doing. Call her the “the voice of humanity” or even the voice of reasoning as Fereshta attempts to bring unity to ALL on her debut album ‘Global Citizen’. Good always triumphs over evil…
STOLI HEADS TO CALI FOR A PILOT TOUHILL SHOW ON NOVEMBER 15
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I woke up this morning and I am just so excited that I could not wait to post my next interview. The timing could not be better as we are headed to a three day weekend for Veterans Day. I just made a donation to http://saluteheroes.org and I have one of my favorite bands Pilot…
A TRUE ESSSENCE IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD
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In today’s turbulent market many things are beginning to look risky regardless what industry you enter into. Especially the music industry which has made a “360” in terms of distribution and the role that labels take. The introduction of everything digital has sliced into the industry with a double edged sword. Compact discs as we…
The Fairchilds, Our Revolution
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The Fairchilds is a one man band consisting of Cyril Niccolai. He is a multi-instrumentalist oozing with musical vision. This Debut CD, “Our Revolution” is a definite head turner. It is not only outstanding music it is a movement. Niccolai has a knack for driving a point home through lyrical content and alluring music. The…
MARTHA OFFERS FANS FREE MP3 OF HER NEW SONG “CRY”
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It’s been six years since the release of her well-received debut album …this side of yesterday, but next month marks the return of indie-folk singer/songwriter Martha Berner with her long-awaited full-length follow-up Fool’s Fanatsy along with her new band The Significant Others.
ONE ROOM NEW VIDEO
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One Room was born in the Lower East Side. Everyone knows him but no one ever sees him. People say he grew up listening to static on his radio and eating mix tapes. When he was 10 he taught himself to play piano. They say he speaks every language and never sleeps. They say the…
WOUNDED LION RELEASE ‘IVXLCDM’ NOVEMBER 15TH / VIDEO
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In The Red Records is psyched to announce the release of the second album by Wounded Lion. Titled IVXLCDM, it is a total ripper!
PIA DEAN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “MAYBE”
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Pia has been writing songs since the age of 15. Her musical influences cross various genres and include Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, U2, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. Pia’s debut single ‘Maybe’ feat. Caroline Langford on vocals was released on 3rd October and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon. ‘Maybe’ is the first…
Renée Wahl, Cumberland Moonshine
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Every once in awhile it seems out of no where an artist comes along and unexpectedly knocks you right out of your boots. Renée Wahl is that performer, with her latest release, “Cumberland Moonshine”. She has made a home in numerous places and finally landed in Nashville, TN where she is giving all the talent…
KHALID RIVERA UNLEASHES “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” IN NYC IN 3 DAYS
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As many of you know, I love when we have repeat guests here on Skoped Out. It means that we are covering artists that understand that to make it you must have hard work, patience, and perseverance. My next artists defines this and his music just makes you want to dance. Please welcome back NYC…
BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER TAKES THE STAGE FOR ONE FINAL SEASON
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Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, voted in 2009 as ‘The Best-Loved Nutcracker in the U.S.’, November 25 — December 31, 2011. State Street is the presenting sponsor of the 2011 production of The Nutcracker. All 40 performances take place at The Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston. Boston Ballet and The Nutcracker…
BOSTON BRED YOUNG DAPPER’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO “MOOD FOR LOVE”
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A true child prodigy, Young Dapper is an accomplished rapper, actor, singer, model and athlete. Talented well beyond his 12 years of age, the clean-cut young man is a modern marvel who began rapping and singing at the tender age of 3 and did his first recording at 9 years old.
4COUNT AND THEIR DEBUT VIDEO “GOOD TO BE BAD”
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Their debut single, “Good to be Bad” is an infectious, slow-burner with slick wordplay and swagger. Watch 4Count break it down in the official video, directed by Nick Cannon himself.
ELECTRIC SUN ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF DEBUT EP
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New York City rock band, Electric Sun, announce the digital release of their debut EP The Gilded Cage out 11/15. The 5 song EP, co-produced by lead singer Vlad Holiday and Dean Baltulonis (The Hold Steady, Brand New, The Gay Blades, Lissy Trullie), was recorded in Queens, NY. With soaring rock anthems and…
INXS DEBUT FIRST SHOW WITH NEW FRONTMAN IN SOUTH AMERICA
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Legendary rock band INXS performed a stunning debut show last night with their new lead singer Ciaran Gribbin at Jardin de la Cerveza in Arequipa, Peru on Nov. 3, 2011, to kick off their South American tour. “I had the best night of my life singing with INXS in Peru. The band was on…
LIL PLAYY NEW VIDEO “PROBLEM”
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Grammy nominated and ASCAP Award winning songwriter, Lil Playy will be on tour this fall as a part of the BET Black College Tour to help promote his new single, “Birthday Dress.” Lil Playy, who wrote the hook for Ludacris’ hit song, “My Chick Bad,” is the first rap artist signed by entertainment executives, Suzanne…
TENNMAN RECORDS AND INTERSCOPE RECORDS INTRODUCE FREESOL
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Having already drawn attention to their progressive blend of hip-hop, rock, and soul with their debut single “Hoodies On Hats Low” and latest track “Role Model”, Memphis-based quintet FreeSol are now gearing up for the release of their brand new single “Fascinated” ft. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Produced by Timbaland and Jerome…
GANGRENE (THE ALCHEMIST + OH NO) ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
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Decon announced today on their site the release of Gangrene’s newest effort, Vodka & Ayahuasca. Sauced on exotic inebriates, the West Coast producer/emcees The Alchemist and Oh No will release their second grimy Gangrene collaboration on January 24th. The new dose, Vodka & Ayahausca, is a follow-up to last year’s gritty debut Gutter Water. Both…
PRINCE ROYCE’S DEBUT ALBUM CERTIFIED TRIPLE PLATINUM
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Prince Royce’s self-titled debut album has been certified Triple Platinum in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, making the 22 year old the only Latin music artist who has achieved triple platinum status this year. “I feel blessed and I am extremely grateful to my fans because without them this would not be possible; Top Stop…
RHYTHM OF MARS OFFER “MOONLITE BLISS” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM
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Patti Unruh, Aaron Straub, and Mike Bailey make up the new Power Instrumental Trio, RHYTHM OF MARS from Fayetteville, AR. Patti and Aaron began composing together in September of 2010, and knew from the start they had a special music connection. Patti is a life-time classical pianist who studied on scholarship at both the University…
The Rockdoves, From The Birds
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Coming off a children’s album I recently reviewed, I am given ‘From The Birds’ by the Rockdoves. Just as before I notice right away that the material is not cheeseballish or lame by any means but actually has solid substance for the entire family. The Rockdoves mix together rock, blues and folk to…
SKOPE IS ADDICTED TO GINA SICILIA
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Gina Sicilia is a blues singer out of Philadelphia, PA. She hit the scene in 2007 with her debut release, Allow Me to Confess. Not very long after her first release she was nominated as best new artist at the Memphis Blues Awards. She claimed that was the catalyst that put her on the musical…
SAXOPHONIST CANDY DULFER GOES CRAZY ON NEW CD
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When saxophonist Candy Dulfer steps onto the stage or into the studio, everything is immediately up for grabs and anything can happen. This sexy, high-energy vibe – seemingly out-of-control, yet always carefully calculated – is a direct result of her consistently hot and sweet confection of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, pop, techno and more. It’s…
MICHAEL JACKSON DEBUT TRACK POSTED
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On November 21st IMMORTAL — the new Michael Jackson album will be released! Below is a link and an embed code for the stunning debut track, “Immortal Megamix” which is a unique mix consisting of four of Michael’s greatest hits, “Can You Feel It,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Billie Jean,” and “Black Or…
THE SING-OFF HITS #1 ON iTUNES SOUNDTRACK SONGS CHARTS
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“The Sing-Off,” the NBC all vocal competition series, impacted the iTunes Soundtrack charts yet again with Dartmouth Aires’ medley of classic songs from the legendary artist Queen taking the number one spot on the Soundtrack Songs chart and the most recent weekly album from “The Sing-Off” taking one of the top three spots on the…
SKOPE NAMED INDUSTRY PARTNER FOR ISC 2011
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The deadline to enter your songs is approaching soon on November 1, so you still have time to enter your songs. Enter now for a chance to share $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. SKOPE IT HERE! http://songwritingcompetition.com/submit
INDIGO GIRLS UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR “MAKING PROMISES”
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Grammy-winning folk-rock duo Indigo Girls have released a new video for “Making Promises,” the first single from their new album, Beauty Queen Sister. The video, directed by Julie Best, is a trip down memory lane featuring home movie footage of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers over the years, from childhood to their college years to…
DIRTY, Sangria and Potpourri
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Dirty a.k.a DI is a Dallas born rapper who has traveled a lot, learned more through those travels and is now here with his new CD, “Sangria and Potpourri”. Here I am not a huge fan of rap or hip hop, so I’m thinking, bad luck for this guy. But let me make the most…
