Category: #SKOPELIFE

JIMMY RAE GOIN’ UNDERGROUND WITH TUNSI

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

mr. Ray is an accomplished musician who has been successful in the area of Kid’s music for 20 years now. Standing by his motto that it’s “music for the kid in all of us”. mr. Ray is young at heart, so this is the perfect platform for he and his young, family-oriented audience. With his…

MUSIC FUELS THIS UPCOMING ARTIST IN EVERY WAY

If motivation were a car Hass Hammoud would drive it till it reaches its full capacity. Since he was a young boy music was always a tremendous draw and it continued through his College years. But the real opportunity to delve into his love of music came by the way of a tragic accident. He…

BUILDING A BRIDGE INTO THE MUSIC WORLD WITH EVERY BEAT

Recently it has come to a point that many in the music world have already claimed that Hip Hop is on its last breathe. Yet others in the urban market are staking their own claim that it is merely evolving with the times. Based on the EDM movement Hip Hop has taken a back seat.…

JIMMY RAE HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE LAST HOPE ROAD SHOW

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

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

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)

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.              …

RHETT MAY RELEASES “COCKTAILS & CANNABIS” MUSIC VIDEO

Rhett May knows a thing or two about making a kick-ass song & video as he has deep musical roots that date back to the 1960s. Music is in this man’s blood and in particular rock & roll is a key part of Rhett May’s DNA. “Cocktails & Cannabis” epitomizes the famous tag line and…

JIMMY RAE ON THE TRAIL OF FOX LIMA

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

Hailing from the land of the famous Philly cheese steaks, Stellarscope is cookin’ up their own style & sound as the band has been servin’ up the goods for decades now. These Post-punk indie rockers add a side of Pop to the mix that in turn creates a brand of music that is sizzlin’ with…

A HIP HOP ARTIST WITH REAL “CHARACTER”

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

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

Dallas, Texas, the land of cowboys, outlaws and an elite football team also lets not leave out the cheerleaders. But this lone star state has a lot more to offer in the way of entertainment and it starts with its youth. In 2009 a group of young musicians came together to develop a unique sound…

JIMMY RAE CHATS IT UP WITH ANGELICA JONI: A POP STAR IN THE MAKING

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

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

This Australian artist with a deep musical background has seen and done a lot in his career and still going strong to this day! Goes to show that you can’t keep a good thing or good man down and Rhett May is here to stay! Still making great records and pushing himself and the music…

SONICBIDS A2W JANUARY – MARCH 2015 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.              …

BLASTING OFF WITH JUPITER IN VELVET

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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.…