The hard truth is, in the fiercely competitive world of radio, “being good” simply isn’t enough. For maximum success on the air, it just isn’t sufficient to submit your materials and leave it at that. In addition to sending in the music itself for radio consideration, musicians need to be as proactive as possible when…
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BOY GEORGE
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•Boy George is famed for his appearance and talent as a singer songwriter, achieving fame with the group Culture Club and for his solo work of the 90s and 2000s. Boy George is available for bookings through MN2S Booking Agency. Boy George was part of the New Romantic movement in the 1970s and, aside from…
ONLINE CASINOS: BACKGROUND MUSIC THAT MAKES YOU PLAY
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•Did you know that music and/or sound can influence your enjoyment on the games that you play on online casinos? In fact, it has been proven that these two factors effect the degree of immersion that is experienced by the player. There is a relationship between games and music that we all are familiar with,…
LOOKING TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MUSIC?
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•If you are looking to make money from you music, get radio play, pick up more fans on Facebook, get your music placed on TV and in movies and ultimately have a real shot at being signed, then this is THE site for you. www.how-to-market-music.com We don’t offer up “in theory” advice, but instead real…
4 CRITICAL INSIGHTS FOR PROSPECTIVE MUSIC TEACHERS
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•Scientific research is continually reveling how music benefits students academically. Being a music teacher is a rewarding career, but it also offers distinct challenges. Here are four critical insights that prospective music teachers should know before their first day on the job. Out with the Old New teachers shouldn’t be surprised if music students resist…
3 ADVANTAGES OF EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
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•CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III SCORES OVER HALF A BILLION DOLLAR OPENING WEEKEND
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•Activision Publishing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), today confirmed that Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is the biggest entertainment launch of the year. In its first three days, the blockbuster title exceeded $550 million in sell-through worldwide, according to Activision estimates. The opening weekend haul is the biggest entertainment launch…
A REVIEW OF THE VEGAS MUSIC SCENE
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•JIMMY RAE GETS THE SCOOP ON FORMER X-FACTOR CONTESTANT TORA WOLOSHIN
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•Tora Woloshin is a talented young artist who was on the first season of X-Factor and mentored by Simon Cowell. Referred to some as being “too diverse”, Tora Woloshin knows what she wants out of her music, style and sound and won’t accept anything less. Woloshin has opened for such acts as: Ne-Yo, Flo Rida,…
NATIVE NEW YORKER BUILDING A BRIDGE TO THE WEST COAST
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•Recording artist Marlena never left her roots behind when circumstances caused her to move to sunny California. As a young lady growing up in the diverse borough of Queens, NY she was surrounded by its sights and sounds. Queens is known for producing music legends from RUN DMC to 50 Cent, and even Tony Bennett…
SAVE REFUGEE FAMILIES
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•For every $1 donated to 28. Jun we have delivered $28 worth of humanitarian aid to the Western Balkans. We estimate the number of people who have directly benefited from the 170 tons of aid we have delivered exceeds 1,370,000. We pride ourselves on our efficient management of resources with 92% of our donations going…
BAND FROM CANADA WITH A STRONG MESSAGE
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•Determination and a desire to persevere is a constant with the band The Unravelling. Hailing from Canada band members Gustavo De Beauville and Steve Moore have more than battled their own demons to become the solid group they are. The combination of their talents and skills are evident in their new album “Tear a Hole…
CARMEN TOSCA
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•The Latin origin of the name Carmen means“song”, “tune” or “poem” and Tosca is a Puccini opera which is the perfect combination for this multi-dimensional musician. Carmen Tosca started playing piano at five and is classically trained as her South African roots have helped Carmen evolve into one diversified artist. As an accomplished musician and…
JIMMY RAE BACK FOR ROUND 2 WITH POP SENSATION ANGELICA JONI
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•Since our last chat back in February, (http://skopemag.com/2015/02/03/jimmy-rae-chats-it-up-with-angelica-joni-a-pop-star-in-the-making), Angelica Joni’s Hit single “Weightless” has been climbing the Billboard Dance Charts reaching #33 recently! And not to mention, “Weightless”, now has over 20 remixes/versions where certain tracks are available to purchase on iTunes. Exciting news for Angelica Joni that she will be opening for Carrie Underwood!…
JIMMY RAE GOIN’ UNDERGROUND WITH TUNSI
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•Tunsi is an Indie hip-hop artist from Connecticut who says hell no to Radio/mainstream but a big hell yes to a more original and energized underground scene. Growing up on the East Coast, Tunsi was cuttin’ records and breakdancing in the early 80s as the rap/hip-hop culture has been a huge part of his life.…
JIMMY RAE & MR. RAY PUSH FOR A BULLY-FREE ZONE
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•MOVING TWO STEPS FORWARD INTO THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH PAT BAER
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•MUSIC FUELS THIS UPCOMING ARTIST IN EVERY WAY
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•BUILDING A BRIDGE INTO THE MUSIC WORLD WITH EVERY BEAT
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•JIMMY RAE HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE LAST HOPE ROAD SHOW
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•Grab a slice of some raw, alternative energy that’s filled with plenty of “exciting” emotion. That would best describe The Last Hope Road Show as the band incorporates elements of folk, rock and pop with some eighties influence thrown in just for the hell of it. This Canadian-based duo just simply loves to write songs…
LICENSING YOUR MUSIC IN TV AND FILMS: 180 OR 90 DAY CHALLENGE
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•Are you making money licensing your music in TV and films? If not you’re missing out on a potentially huge revenue stream. As record and download sales continue to decline it’s critical that musicians learn how to tap into other revenue streams to monetize their music. Music Licensing is a billion dollar a year business.…
CHOOSING THE BEST WAY TO FIND YOUR PERFECT VACATION RENTAL
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•It’s crazy out there! So you decide that this time round, you and your family or entourage would rather rent a property for the holidays than book a hotel room. Great! You have the advantage of superior locations, customized accommodations and the privacy that most of these properties offer. It’s like a home away from…
SONICBIDS A2W APRIL – JUNE 2015 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)
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•RHETT MAY RELEASES “COCKTAILS & CANNABIS” MUSIC VIDEO
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•JIMMY RAE ON THE TRAIL OF FOX LIMA
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•Meet the positively cunning Fox Lima as she treks through the mysteriously foxy world of sound & vibration. Hailing from Latvia, the “nation of nature”, Lima’s language of music is full of wonder, spirituality & tranquility. Fox Lima has won highly recognized songwriting contests and has been involved with international projects that benefit mankind. Standing…
JIMMY RAE SKOPEING OUT STELLARSCOPE
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•A HIP HOP ARTIST WITH REAL “CHARACTER”
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•When you look for talent in today’s music industry you need to weed out the wanna-be’s and DYI’s (What is DYI’s) before you find something special. It has become a saturated market in almost every area of the entertainment world. Since the birth of the internet every kid and his grandmother can supposedly sing, dance,…
THE MAGIC OF STONERIDER
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•StoneRider isn’t just another Rock band! The diversity of styles between the band members delivers a classic rock sound that takes you back to the 60’s and 70’s in a variety of unpredictable ways. With their release of ‘Fountains Left to Wake’ in 2012, the band found their audience. Almost the entire album was recorded…
CUTTING EDGE BAND SLICING THEIR WAY INTO AMERICA’S HEART
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•HOW A DIGITAL MARKETING SEO COMPANY CAN HELP BRING A PARADIGM SHIFT IN ONLINE MARKETING
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•For a long time, online marketers have done things the same way over and over when trying to create web presence for their clients’ websites. Unfortunately, over the recent past, we have seen an enhanced campaign by the leading search engines as they try to improve their search algorithms so as to give their users…
JIMMY RAE CHATS IT UP WITH ANGELICA JONI: A POP STAR IN THE MAKING
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•Angelica Joni is an up-and-coming Pop sensation with a hot new single out titled “Weightless” that is beyond radio-friendly and not to mention a slammin’ video to go along with it. According to Joni, “Weightless” is the best song she has ever written thus far and there is a lot of buzz surrounding it. Besides…
ON THE ROAD WITH THE TRAVELIN’ MAN, TOM RHODES
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•This travelin’ man known as Tom Rhodes has been singing in smoky bars for 15 years and has played all over the United States and Europe. This is one hard-working musician who has put in the time and delivers the goods through his real genuine & honest approach to “American Music”. Tom’s musical style holds…
RHETT MAY BACK FOR MORE IN 2015
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•SONICBIDS A2W JANUARY – MARCH 2015 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)
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•BLASTING OFF WITH JUPITER IN VELVET
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•Get ready to be blown away by the one-man band Jupiter In Velvet whose music is simply out of this world! Just think of adding dozens of interesting ingredients into a blender, mixing them all together just so and then consuming it all; that is Jupiter In Velvet. And you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how…
NEW ROCK FROM THE PAST: MOUNT CARMEL
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•Mount Carmel from Columbus, Ohio is a blues rock trio with sounds from the 70’s but with a fresh current taste and original hooks. It must be their respectful love for the music of that era that influenced them to remake and refine sounds from decades ago into something I can certainly relate to. Their…
SOUTHERN BAND FULL OF LIFE – 3 QUARTERS DEAD
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•The hard-biting guitar riffs, pounding drum rolls and razor sharp voice emanating from the studio is hard to ignore. The combination of musical talent is evident from the band 3 Quarters Dead as they begin to make waves. The band has become a life line in the South and is inching its way internationally. 3…
TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR WEDDING
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•So your wedding is coming up soon, and you have everything sorted out and in order, but you suddenly realized they you need a photographer to capture those special moments of that special day. What do you do? How do you go about choosing the right photographer for your wedding? With so many options available…
THE VERSATILE GUITAR STYLING’S OF RON BUHLINGER
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•Ron Buhlinger currently has two bands. A Blues band “The Blue Shadows” and a Classic Rock band “The Stingers”. This versatile guitar player has played with many different bands over the years and continues to please crowds all over St. Louis. Tell me how you got started playing guitar. I started playing guitar at around…
BACK TO REAL ROCK WITH SIMO
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•SIMO is virtuoso guitarist J.D. Simo, Frank Swart on bass, and Adam Abrashoff on drums. These 3 talented musicians are bringing Rock back to where it belongs today! Their combination of jazz, rock and blues create an overall pleasing experience. During the past three years, the band has built a name for itself on the…