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…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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 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…
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.…
Music as we know it is a universal language and yet for some ethnicities it becomes apart of them. For countries like Italy, Spain, Greece and the Americas, music is part of its soul and culture. For the Latin world music and dancing is woven into their everyday lives. In recent years Latin artists have…
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 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…
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. …
Allen D is an award winning film composer who also happens to create dance music and more. We had the opportunity to interview Allen and find out a little more about his new electrohouse single “In The Still Of The Night”. Skope: You have a new single “In The Still Of The Night” which is…
V&V aren’t your typical pub-crawler indie fare. With their fiery redhead’s brand of equal parts wit and venom, audiences around London have quickly embraced this quirky yet ferocious band. Across the pond here in the U.S. we are just discovering Vita and the Vicious. So without further ado… Skope: Tell us a little about Vita…
Whether literally, idealistically or metaphorically; sometimes it all begins with a dream. Such was the case when Sonaljit found himself in a mythical landscape, gazing at incredible forces of nature at work. “In my dream I was standing by the edge of a cliff staring at a blue planet surrounded by clouds and a distant…
Terry has this infectious smile and love for life that pulls you into his storytelling. We met at his home in Prescott, AZ where he continues to write and produce music. His guitar was calling out and he shared some of his music from a new little book he wrote “Gifts” that consists…
In the 60’s and 70’s the place to be for music was Hollywood, California. The Whiskey, The Rainbow and The Roxy were within close proximity and many famous bands got their start in one of these iconic places. I never actually met anyone who grew up in Beverly Hills and frequented all the great…
In the high country of Arizona, nestled in the foothills just below Mingus mountain is the small town of Cottonwood. I have heard it is a place for healing, creatively and filled with artists, musicians and poets. It is there you will find Annie Holbrook. A poet turning lyricist. Annie is…
Anybody who’s been in a band has likely experienced the frustration of finding a good practice space. Particularly with bands that make a lot of noise, a rehearsal spot where you won’t disturb people can be difficult to find. You’re constantly looking around for places that are cheap, convenient, and won’t raise noise complaints. For…
Many recording artists have dreamt of coming to America to spread their talented wings. Yet many have not succeeded. Maxine Reyes is one who took the plunge and came to the shores of the US. She came from Jamaica as a teenager and settled in the sunny state of Florida. It was definitely…
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. …
Armed with an arsenal of hit records, accompanied by impressive visuals and a verbal dictionary that omits failure or defeat, Chicago adoptee 5ivestar is ready to leave a lasting impression on the music timeline. Currently making his way up Rythmic and Urban charts around the country with his latest offering, ‘Show Me You Love Me’…
Hey folks and welcome back to another edition of NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE!! It’s been really busy lately – as you can see in the picture, I got a special gift from my friends at the Georgia Music Industry Association, www.gmia.org, plus we just had a FANTABULOUS MUSICOLOGY 2101 book signing/birthday/Anything But Monday/Mirosa Beer…
If an independent band wants to acquire renowned notoriety, the members must showcase sheer dedication and talent; however, there are a few shortcuts to make the ascent to stardom more accessible. This guide details several promotional measures that any musical group can utilize to reap a larger audience. Fill All Member Vacancies A band is…
Happy July and I hope you’re having a great month! Here in Atlanta, it seems as if it’s been raining almost every day by the amount of water getting dumped when it does rain! But that doesn’t stop us from “keeping it moving,” which is a common phrase I bring up often in my book,…
