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JIMMY RAE RAISING LIGHTERS FOR BLAZE THE FIREMAN

Canada’s own Blaze The Fireman is simply on fire with a new EP out titled ‘Surviving The Times’ with much more on the way! The tracks are smokin’, the beats are hot and the rhymes are scorchin’ as Blaze burns up the stage. ‘Surviving The Times’ is just that as Blaze hits you with the…

HIGH ON THE SOUTHERN ROCK OF “THE HIGHER CHOIR”

Rarely do I watch a music video of a band I have never heard and completely go crazy about them. This has happened with The Higher Choir. It took me a few minutes to figure out what it was I liked so much about them. The video “Working Mans Title” was well crafted and visually…

FRESH NEW SOUND FROM AUSTIN, TX BAND BOY + KITE

In the age of so-called artists who are cutting corners to create music there are those who still use the traditional methods. That would be the case of a few musicians from the city of Austin who decided to take the next step and become more than they expected. Original members Beth and Darvin first…

ENGLAND NATIVE PLANTING HER MUSICAL FLAG IN THE US

Lily Lambert took the risky chance of coming to America to find her place in the ever changing music industry, and she is making it happen. Lily grew up in England and was surrounded by music and the arts. In her own home the sounds of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, classic rock and Motown were…

68-75: A NEW BREED OF ROCK & ROLL OUT TO CHANGE THE WORLD!

68-75 is singer Suzanne Sledge and guitarist Andrew Cylar. Their raw rock sound mixed with Suzanne’s all out gutsy soulful southern edge creates a powerful style of rock. The band formed in 2011 and released their first EP in 2012. In 2014 they released a new full length CD “Stay On The Ride”. Their sound…

UPCOMING SOLO ARTIST BUILDING HIS OWN BRIDGES

Paul Mapstone had a vision and developed that vision into his ultimate goal. That idea has now become a mission for him. Paul was always attracted to the beauty of music at a very young age. He started playing piano at thirteen years old and has not stopped since. Realizing his inner talents he decided…

FROM RUSSIA WITH TALENT: ACTOR/SINGER SERGE DIDENKO

In today’s acting and music industries it is becoming more saturated with “wannabes” and cheap imitations. Most of these recent phenomenon is due to the advancement of the technology. Nowadays almost anyone with a laptop and minimal tech knowledge can release music or develop a film. Yet there are those who have a vision and…

SONICBIDS A2W SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2014 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)

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. Vices I Admire https://www.sonicbids.com/band/vices-i-admire/ Skope: How long…

LET THE “REVOLUTION” BEGIN!

Electric Revolution is an Original Hard Rock Power Trio from Wisconsin. They are: Steve Crucianelli – Bass guitar, Vocals Joe Gajan – Guitar Billie Pulera – Drums, Vocals. Based in Kenosha, WI, As the band says: “Prepare for the revolution… the Electric Revolution!” This group of experienced and very talented musicians delivers that great Wisconsin…

TOP MOVIES THAT CAN INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE ENGAGEMENT RING CHOICES

Movies can be an excellent way to escape the everyday stressful life that you lead and immerse yourself in the lives of fictional characters spinning magic on the screen. Whether you are a Hollywood movie lover or swear by the vibrant and colourful Bollywood movie community, you will always find yourself laughing, smiling, raging and…

STRONG BOND DRIVES THIS HARD ROCKING BAND

It has been a while since we have seen bands mesh the way that Long Island rockers Black Dawn has. The “family like” connection the band has created is a testament to their eighteen year commitment. Since 1996 they have jammed in the studio and played to numbers of fans. The group was the “brainchild”…

BILLY RAY DEIZ SCORES HIT WITH “RATHER HAVE SOONER”

Oregon doesn’t really fit the description of music hit makers, but according to Broadjam, Billy Ray Deiz’s single “Rather Have Sooner” is climbing the charts and has so far reached #9. It could be because of his laid back bluesy vocals, or maybe the guitar chops of George Marinelli of Bonnie Raitt’s band. Possibly it’s…

TAKING IN “THE SHADE” WITH NEW YORK BAND DOG SOCIETY

It is refreshing to see and hear new music from a band with humble beginnings. This would be the case for Bruce, Joe and Rich who formed the group Dog Society. The band name derived from the Dog Society Soldiers of the Native American Indian. Since the band member themselves adopted their own ritual it…

DYNAMIC ROMANCE FUELS UP-AND-COMER’S THE MORNING BIRDS

They say love conquers all and sometimes it also creates a wonderful fusion. That would be the case for Jennifer Thorington and Sam Markus, the two talented individuals who combined their musical skills and formed the group The Morning Birds. Their devotion to each other and mutual respect gave birth to the group in 2011.…

VLAD DEBRIANSKY ON “JACK’S LAST DOLLAR”

It has been five years since I first introduced Vlad DeBriansky to Skope Magazine Online.   He is a jazz, blues, rock and classical guitarist as well as composer and songwriter, music producer, television producer and actor.   Vlad’s biography says, “Music has the ability to transform, heal and speak to the soul. And when it…

BACK TO THE BASIC

Basic is a songwriter and guitarist based in the U.K. and presumably serving his country based on his army attire in a few photos shared via Google +. The name sums up the multilayered and textured murkiness that abounds in this throwback to noisy 90’s guitar chants. It’s basic in that the song structure doesn’t…

A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH

[DaForce is hustlin’ hard to get heard, and with 2 new singles comin’ up, an e.p. and a mixtape… it won’t be long before DaForce is rockin’ joints everywhere. Right now his singles “Go Go Go” and “Bala” are getting airplay, including on Skope’s own radio. To hear more from DaForce about his grind, we…

BRINGING A GRAND PERFORMANCE TO THE MUSIC WORLD

Seth Goodman is a unique artist with a distinct style. His music echoes from an era when lyrical substance was key. Seth grew up surrounded with the sounds of the Monkees and the Beatles and from there he launched into many various genres of music like the Who to Husker Du. Many of these artists…

BEHIND THE MUSIC OF “NOTORIOUS”

Clarkdale Arizona is a sleepy town up in the hills between Cottonwood and Jerome, Arizona and is full of restored historic little homes where the Copper Miners used to live.  The town sits just above the Verde River and the Verde Canyon Railroad.  Being new to the area, we decided it would be fun to…

CROSSOVER ARTIST BUILDING A BRIDGE FROM EUROPE TO AMERICA

It is rare that an independent artist can make inroads without proper management but sometimes there are exceptions. That would be the case for crossover artist Marty McKay. Marty who is a native of Zurich, Switzerland has managed to build contacts not just in his backyard in Europe but in the US as well. As…

DUBSTEPPIN’ FROM SPACE: MEET CONVULSIC

Convlusic may be new to the scene, but he’s already well on his way to becoming well known. He’s already climbing to the top of SoundCloud and social media. His ReverbNation win recently put him on the map and things are just getting started. Here’s more from the dubstep master… Skope: You’ve got a new…

BONDS OF FAMILY & FREINDSHIP FORM THIS ECLECTIC MUSICAL TRIO

It is refreshing to hear when music is formed through the spirit of unity and trust. This fact is evident with the coming together of step-brothers Josh and Steve with childhood friend Chrystian Cano. The musical seed was planted for Steve and Josh when they were fairly young. Their family as a whole where musically…

MAY – AUGUST 2014 ARTISTS TO WATCH (A2W)

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.              …

RECKONING STONE SPEAKS WITH DIANA OLSON

Less than a year ago Mark, Erika and Katie met at the apartment complex in Cottonwood, Arizona where they all reside. They immediately realized that they all have a passion and talent for music so they met up to jam and the rest is history! Reckoning Stone began working on their demo, and have so…

KYLIE MARCUS BURNING UP THE CHARTS WITH HER “YELLOW SHIRT”

Pop singer Kylie Marcus is currently #4 on the Billboard hot singles sales charts and continuing to confound the industry as well as gaining fans around the world. With her hit single “Yellow Shirt”, Kylie is poised for the ‘next level’ in her career as a pop singer/songstress. With a soulful, almost jazzy voice, the…

CHECK OUT NEW YORK HIP HOP ARTIST KEEZ MC

From Brooklyn to the Bronx, New York native KeezMC was practically born   hiphop. With a new album “Musical Therapy” and a handful of singles, it’s only a matter of time before we all start hearing the name, so get used to it. Ladies and gentlemen, Skope proudly introduces KeezMC. Skope: First off, tell us…

LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, IT’S PETER LAST

Peter Last is definitely new to the field, but he’s already an award winning songwriter with just ONE song under his belt, Circle Of Dreams. Here’s a quick Q&A between Skope and Peter Last to fill us in… Skope: So far you’ve only penned Circle of Dreams, can you tell us what the song is…

THE NEXT POP STAR IS HERE: MEET SOPHI

Not your average teenager by any stretch of the imagination, this ambitious and very talented young woman is already making a name for herself at just 16, making fans along the way such as none other than megastar Selena Gomez and top industry heads from all over. SOPHI was selected by our own music committee…

SKOPE INTRODUCES ELECTROFLESH

The UK music scene is always full of surprises, you never know what’s around the corner or what’ll be the next big thing over there. Flying in the face of electrohouse being all the rage is Electroflesh, who despite it’s techno sounding name, is very human and folk rock with very little to do with…

MEET POLISH DJ BOGDANL

When you think of djs and electro music, Poznan, Poland might not be the first thing to come to mind. England, Ibiza… the international staples of a rapidly growing genre are becoming less and less relevant as the spread of electro music continues it’s quest for world domination. Enter Polish DJ sensation BOGDANL for instance,…

BRINGING THE BEAT TO THE BITTER END – FALLING BIRDS

The place was packed with pretty girls lining the bar and guys in loose jeans nursing their beers. It was Friday night so everyone was out to let loose and take in some good old rock “n” roll. The music was blaring even from outside the famous Bitter End, the same Bitter End that hosted…

MASSES BEWARE! THERE’S A MONSTER IN MUSIC CITY

Not all things Nashville come up cowboy hats and boots. While country music may reign supreme in Music City, there’s another culture brewing under the surface and Masses Beware are clawing their way up the underground to lay claim to a new breed of Nashville sound. Their altrock sound is influenced by Seattle’s Alice In…

BEYOND CODA AND NEW BEGINNINGS

The genre Singer/Songwriter is one of those terms that gets thrown around, usually when writers aren’t quite sure how to classify an artist. But once in a while it rings true, as in Beyond Coda, whose combination of folk guitar, rock vocals and various background instrumentation create atmospheric and compelling and emotive songs. At the…

IT’S A BRAVE NEW WORLD WITH RFD PIONEER

Real Futuristic Destination Pioneer [or RFD Pioneer] is part electronica, part hiphop and all passion for music and life. With a new single out “Contingency Love Life” gaining momentum, we caught up with RFD to find out more… Skope: Your single is very energetic, how would you describe the song and what’s it about? RFD:…

DARCY DONOVAN TEAMS UP WITH SKOPE’S GALILEE FOR “SUPABAD” REMIX

Skope staff writer and music producer GALILEE [aka DiGDuGDisaster] has teamed up with Reel Vision Entertainment to bring the much hyped remix for Darcy Donavan’s hit song “SupaBad [Ultrabad Remix]” and features Skope favorites OnPlanetZu and A.Tone da Priest as guest vocals. Listen: http://youtu.be/BdEDhOawagE The release date is March 18 through Amazon.com CLICK HERE TO…

KRAIG KILBY TAKES IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL ON “SATORI”

Kraig Kilby may not be a household name for most of us, BUT chances are you have heard his playing alongside such greats as Etta James, The O’Jays and Otis Clay among many others throughout his illustrious career. His new album Satori is a Zen Buddhist concept album of jazz, etheral and spiritual awakenings. His…

FAME IS THE NAME OF THE GAME

Kenny Fame isn’t another pretty face in NYC waiting to get ‘discovered’. He’s a talented and hard working artist and poet who’s gift for writing has already been published and now he’s turned his words into song. And not the type of songs you’d expect from someone whose skin color is mostly associated with hiphop.…

ELIZA UNLEASHES THREE NEW SINGLES FOR THE WORLD TO HEAR

Skope: You’ve got a new max-single, what’s it called? Your debut single “Look Away” has good buzz, can you describe your sound to our readers? Eliza: I self-titled the Maxi-Single   “Eliza” [pronounced “Eh-lee-zah]. It contains LOOK AWAY, but also 2 other tracks “ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN”, & “BOYS LIKE YOU”.   Since the full album…

BARBWIRE TOURNIQUET IS A TRULY ONLINE BASED COLLABORATIVE BAND

Barbwire Tourniquet are a pop/rock songwriting team that include members from the UK & America. Alan Trickett, Kenney Noguera & Kev Brack. Initially Alan & Kev joined forces to write a few tracks, they hail from Duns, Scotland. Kev (guitars/lyrics), Alan (lyrics). They later teamed up with Kenney Noguera from Conconully, USA. Kenney (guitar).Through collaborating…