Feature stories and artist interviews
In the spring of 2015, a cult known as Cretus began working on new “outreach programs” that encouraged people to leave their homes and families to live at a commune in the woods of southeast Louisiana. Help us spread awareness of the Cretus cult to prevent others from being foolish enough to join. Cretus uses…
Madame Mayhem is certainly a commanding and unforgettable figure – all you have to do is check out the new video for the song “Monster” for the proof. But dig a bit deeper, and you will discover that some of rock and metal’s most renowned and respected names played a part in her forthcoming full-length…
Real name Dor Turgeman, Dorj grew up in Emek Hefer, a small town on the Israeli coastline, surrounded by nature, this was the setting in which he first starting playing musical instruments. Teaching himself to play the guitar and piano from the age of 9, Dorj was taught to sing by his grandfather – once…
A talented lyricist, Nesta! communicates her feelings and emotions in an infectious manner that leaves her audience not only hearing the music, but feeling it’s message. An exuberant performer, her live show has been called “a little bit Cirque de Soleil, Burning Man, Rock n Roll, and a whole lotta fun.” Professionally Nesta! has had…
Sun Club’s debut LP titled The Dongo Durango joyously deconstructs the traditional pop song and rebuilds it with off-kilter time signatures, gleefully unhinged vocals, and sunny hooks that sink deep into your already fevered brain. The record will be out October 30 via ATO Records and is available for pre-order HERE. For the first peek…
The 20-year-old Montreal native producer/DJ RICHEY’s back with a new single, “Magic”, out today. Perfect for the sultry August mood with beats that sparkle in the sunshine. It’s not often that people debut in dance music at the age of 15, and even more rare is to do so on John Digweed’s Transitions Radio show.…
French black/death metal veteran, Temple of Ball, has announced its next album, Mysterium, to be released on October 2 via Agonia Records. The first single, “Divine Scythe,” featuring guest vocals by Georges Balafas (Drowning, Eibon, Decline of The I), is streaming on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/gi2yqmKvUtw. As the album’s title suggests, Mysterium dwells on the topics…
After the great success achieved with the release of her first single “Ese camino” that currently occupies first places in radio and digital platforms in the U.S.A., Mexico and Latin America, Julieta Venegas has now surprised her fans with the release of her second promotional single, “Buenas noches, desolación,” which is included in her hit…
Going to a concert can be a lot of fun. However, the events that follow a concert can help ensure the night was one to remember for good reasons or for bad reasons. Here are six things to remember after a concert to help ensure your night remains a good one. Write Down or Take…
Australian based Rock Singer-songwriter, Rhett May, is blending classic sensibilities with a twist of Indian culture to create an extraordinary new album entitled “Fast Cars & Sitars” which will drop worldwide on October 30. The first single ‘The Violence of Ice’, slated for release on October 2, will show his unique combination of these two…
Third Eye Blind, one of the most cited and emulated to this new generation of indie bands, are pleased to present the brand new NSFW music video for “Get Me Out Of Here.” Directed by frontman Stephan Jenkins and recently filmed on the band’s sold-out summer amphitheater tour, “Get Me Out Of Here” stars actress…
Inspired by the simple desire to include a dance element in the clip Little Fox and director Samuel Bright set off to discover the jewel in their visual crown. That jewel came in the form of aerial artist Lauren Watson. Plagued by a spinal cord injury that left her categorized as partially paraplegic Watson turned…
The EP’s first single “Fashion” struts from a funky guitar into a disco-style chant replete with sizzling falsetto and an unshakable bounce. “I just felt a tension within the word ‘Fashion’,” explains the group’s songwriter, Filip. “It’s loaded with a lot of things. You can hate it or love it. The song tells a story…
The Swedish electro-pop act Death In The Afternoon are about to treat us with the next single from their forth-coming album called Let Go. As all their other tracks, this one is also produced remotely by the duo themselves. Christian and Linda’s hard work, talent and artistic individuality seem to be paying off by having…
Netherlands masked House duo NSAN!TY have made their Treehouse Tribe Records debut with their high energy 3 track EP When It Drops! Kristian re-defines energy on the dance floor. His passion for uplifting and energizing EDM shows in both his production and his live performances borrow from his past experiences in the US national scene.…
Charlotte Devaney, renowned DJ and singer, recruited music legend Snoop Dogg for her new single “Flip It.” The song is accompanied by a lyric video bombarded with aesthetics that are both mesmerizing and just out right naughty. Ten seconds of watching the video and you’re instantly captured by the explosion of colors, sexual innuendo, what…
This August, Alexander Star was the featured keynote performer for three nights at the seventh annual Millennium Campus Conference, which was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY. This conference gathers student leaders from over fifty nations to collaborate on ways to aid in global development. It also also features the Global…
BØRNS will release his much anticipated debut album Dopamine October 16th on Interscope Records. Dopamine is available for pre-order now on iTunes: iTunes.com/borns, where fans can receive an instant download of three songs – “10,000 Emerald Pools,” current single “Electric Love” and brand new song “The Emotion.” “The Emotion” made its global premiere as today’s…
Local Sydney artist, Carley AustIn, will be releasing her debut single ‘Through Her Eyes’ with the The A&R Department, on September 4th 2015. The 21 year old has been performing since a very young age, and has gathered a lot of experience in the performing arts Industry. After being in a band for 5 years,…
October 2, 2015 is College Radio Day! We are proud to announce to all college and high school radio stations in the USA that registration for College Radio Day 2015 is now open! Now, in our 5th year, we are glad to celebrate this year with our theme: “Your Authentic Guide To The Next Generation…
You’ll be anything but “over it” with the release of Maddy Ruff’s sophomore CD. From the singer-songwriter who brought you, Don’t Fall, one of The Daily Freeman’s best regional albums of 2013 comes Over It, to be released on September 15, 2015. The release will be followed by a public concert at DROM NYC (85…
In light of the recent media spotlight on the Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson following a stroke and multiple heart attacks after he allegedly took three Viagra pills during his recent birthday celebration in Brazil, Dr. Mona Vand – The Modern Pharmacist discusses the safety profile of the popular drug, including interactions and adverse effects…
Paul Kalkbrenner’s seventh studio album, 7, has reached lofty heights all over Europe, garnering the #1 spot in 3 countries, and charting Top 15 in many others. CHART SUCCESSES #1 in Germany #1 in Switzerland #1 in Austria #4 in Belgium #5 in the Netherlands #13 in France 7 is the seventh album from the…
Franky Rizardo reveals his track ‘Ragga Nation’, due for release through Chase & Status’ label MTA Records. The track will be available on Beatport form August 25. This is one of a slew of releases, with more to come through the likes of Spinnin’ Deep, MistaJams’ Speakerbox, and Azuli. This Saturday, Franky will broadcast the…
Blues legend John Lee Hooker is best remembered for his iconic hits, “Boom, Boom” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.” But perhaps his greatest legacy is found in the seductively supple vocal stylings of his daughter, the jazz-inflected, bluesy recording artist, Zakiya Hooker. Zakiya last showcased her brand of the remarkable Hooker inheritance with…
Bristolian DJ and producer Will Clarke has been causing a stir with his upfront house productions influenced by the bass forward sound of his hometown. With previous releases on the likes of Dirtybird and Turbo, here he debuts on Defected with ‘Spandex’ which features the vocals of Rhea. ‘Spandex’ doesn’t take itself too seriously, and…
Last Saturday the kids got to join Flo Rida & special invited celebrity Friends as they come together for the official 2015 Florida Youth Football League Back 2 School Concert. Flo Rida’s free concert s a part of his annual ‘Back 2 School Fest’ weekend which also includes a private bowling event and football jamboree.…
What does one focus on when introducing an act who’s not only won a number of Grammy Awards, been a part of countless amounts of ads including the latest Peugeot and Nike TV commercials, FIFA 2015 soundtrack, as well as climbing the charts with Giorgio Moroder and Charli XCX Diamonds, co-written by yours truly? And…
Less than a month before the release date of ‘The Grim Muse’, Polish melodic death metal mavericks In Twilight’s Embrace reveal the title track off their new opus. If you are curious about how the eponymous song manifests itself, you definitely should check it out. The additional quality mark of that one is the mighty…
American Idol Season 14 contestant Morgan Ovens releases first single off forthcoming EP, “Back Around”. Singer/songwriter Morgan Ovens blends pop, rock and country sounds together, drawing inspiration from her world travels as she toured Sweden, Canada, the United States, and China. It’s safe to say that this Season 14 American Idol contestant has come a…
Hello there from heat stricken New England, but I am not complaining as winter is around the corner. So I would like to congratulate Rachel Platten as being the next big thing with “Fight Song.” It is as if all radio execs got together and decided to make her a star. She is an inspiration…
World-class singer Tiffany Tatum will release a new single 2015 entitled “Testify” Distributed by Universal Music Group. The fresh new track sheds light on trust issues some people may experience in relationships today. In her newest release, Ms. Tatum uses her powerful voice to draw attention to an issue many people can relate to. In…
On today’s episode we have the talented Temple 8. They break it down on what they are up to in 5 Questions! Skope: Where are we talking from today and how is your summer going so far? Temple 8: We’re talking from Troy, MI. Summer is going great. We just got back from a trip…
Baegod a.k.a. Maryann releases this new track “Boots On The Ground” from her upcoming project “Bedroomtrap’n Vol.1: Vampin” set to release August 23rd. The Project is a follow-up to her debut Ep “This Is What The Moon Sounds Like”, and if you were a fan of her Reggae inspired “The Long Way” on that project…
Ghost released their second album INFESTISSUMAM on April 16th, 2013 via Loma Vista Recordings. The 10-song offering was produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains) in Nashville, TN and debuted at #1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart. SPIN called the album, “one of…
Fresh off the back of her second single’s whirlwind success, London-based newcomer PILLARS has now unveiled a new, brooding number in the form of ‘You Got This’. The track perfectly slots into her growing collection of ambient electronica and adds another piece to the puzzle as we gradually reveal more about the singer’s musical and…
Are you fascinated by Russian beauties and would love to have a Balkan bride? Well, the Slovak damsels have always commanded enormous attention given their mesmerizing beauty and homely demeanor. No wonder, the Russian ladies tops the chart effortlessly when it comes to the most desired mail order brides. When you are looking for a…
Multiple Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe Nominated and acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cornell will release his fifth studio album Higher Truth on Friday, September 18, 2015 via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). Starting today fans can pre-order the deluxe version of the highly anticipated album HERE, which contains four bonus tracks. Produced by Brendan O’Brien (Bruce…
James Vincent McMorrow shared the track “How to Waste a Moment” via Soundcloud. The new song hints at a continued evolution for James adding more beats to his layered, production and soulful vocals. McMorrow has been hard at work on the follow up to 2014’s Post Tropical and the track is a pivot from the…
Over the last two years MK has become one of the elite in the Shazam charts with a plethora of remixes including Lana Del Rey, Sam Smith, Rudimental, Kant, and Pharrell to name but a few. With his Area10 brand hosting stages at We Are FSTVL, Parklife, Creamfields and Tomorrowland as well as his summer…
