Feature stories and artist interviews
Anyone hoping to make a living as a professional violinist knows that the road to success and greatness is not an easy one. In fact, becoming a professional musician is one of the hardest career paths in the world. While not everyone will make it, many do if they have the right attitude, determination and…
The Wyldz, a heavy hitting three-piece rock band based in Austin, are premiering the new track “Let It Go” from their upcoming studio album release Interstellar Troubadours, due out this spring. Impacting at radio now, the band describes the track as “the most raw song on the album.”Fans can now listen to the track online…
Sarantos releases his best reviewed pop melody to date called “A Child’s Mind” which is a Potent Song About How Innocent and Creative A Child’s Mind Can Truly Be. Most people remember their childhood fondly. It is a simple time in one’s life when there are no limits. Imagine and remember a time when the…
Ahead of the release of a brand new single next month, Sunshine Coast-based artist Ayla was awarded the prestigious Billy Thorpe Scholarship at the annual Queensland Music Awards (QMAs), held last night at Brisbane Powerhouse. Established in honour of the legendary, late Billy Thorpe, the scholarship was designed to help foster the future of Australian…
At least not by the standards of up and coming rock group newbies “Black Star Electra,” who are making their official smash on the music scene with their brand new, self titled album, yep you guessed it, “Black Star Electra.” So What sets this band apart? Well for starters, their front man is not only…
After taking home the major prize in Bank of Melbourne’s Victorian music initiative, Melbourne Music Bank 2014, eclectic folk songstress, Héloise is set to release her winning single, This Is Home on April 17. Héloise will be launching her single at The Workers Club on Thursday April 30, supported by Julz Evans and Amber Isles.…
French deep Techno master Agoria has unleashed another soon to be classic. Soft synth stabs cradled in heavy reverb roll over top of a throbbing percussive line highlighted by urgent lead piano swells and short bell accents strewn throughout. Another beautiful Agoria masterpiece, this is one not to be missed. Sébastien Devaud, aka Agoria, started…
Nowadays, more and more people are playing games online; whether on a computer, console, smartphones, tablets, or via social networking sites. However, as will all things, moderation is kery; there are many risks that are associated with this entertaining pastime. Some of these include: * Most gamers usually play with an assumed identity so you…
With the continuous advancements in the automation field, the productivity, reliability and the efficiency of the molecular testing have drastically increased. The activities which were done manually can now be performed just within few fractions of second with the help of laboratory automation. Now, let us go through various advantages of the lab automation that…
UK rock goddess, Scarlette is at it again with her new video for “6ft Woman”. The British singer-songwriter is lush with talent and has a knack for creating ultra-memorable rock-pop songs with a punk-rock attitude. Check out her vintage movie/pop-art themed video for “6ft Woman” here. Since emerging in 2011, the UK’s Scarlette has built…
“Crown Me” is the newest single to release from reggae artist Soulmedic on the Jah Kebra Music label. A powerful vocally melodic expression of gratitude, “Crown Me” is real roots reggae produced by Matt Mcquaid featuring legendary Toho Saunders on bass, Squidly Cole on drums, Chris Stoll on guitar and Matt McQuaid on keys. Mixed…
High school students and their parents are often concerned about their upcoming college expenses. Better Business Bureau Serving E. MA, ME, RI & VT is urging students and their parents to be cautious regarding offers from scholarship services and organizations that require upfront fees to apply for or search for scholarships. In the past year,…
Zac Nelson conjures a freak matrimony of chaos and beauty for New Once, his first album with Styles Upon Styles. Born in Illinois and based in Sacramento, Zac Nelson cultivates a daunting discography of pop experiments across a myriad of personas, collaborations and solo affairs. A feral drummer, versatile vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Zac performs with…
Nottingham’s Kagoule have announced their long-awaited debut album Urth, due for release on August 21st 2015 via Earache Records. The prodigious teenagers have previously released a wealth of singles and are now ready to unleash a hugely impressive debut that not only belies their years, but proves they are one of the most exciting young…
Even in the best circumstances, moving can be an extremely stressful event. Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT (BBB) is helping consumers reduce stress by providing tips to choose a trustworthy moving business. Last year, BBB saw more than 63,200 inquiries from consumers looking to hire a mover and received 141…
Since proving herself to be one of the UK’s most enthralling and captivating debut female singers, there’s a real sense of energy around Ella. She’s gone from total unknown singer to prolific songwriter and chart-topper, featuring on Rudimental’s Waiting All Night and DJ Fresh’s Gravity as well as her own hits If I Go and…
Australia’s British India turn their eyes toward North America announcing the release of their second full-length Nothing Touches Me with Liberation Records out on March 31, 2015. Today, British India are sharing the first single, ‘Suddenly’ from Nothing Touches Me, takes the Melbourne quartet’s natural flair for riffs and force welding them with a softer…
Hello there good people, we are back at it here today bright & early. We have got another awesome helping of fresh & inspiring music for you today. In music news though we have a lawsuit on behalf of artists and rights holders, SoundExchange has filed a lawsuit against Muzak, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada’s…
Pirating music harms everyone: musicians, producers, distributors and even the consumer. The immediate cost to downloaders is zero, in the form of a free song. But the long-term costs affect everyone. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, 80 percent of all music downloads are illegal. It can be tempting to choose pay nothing…
London-based newcomer PILLARS has unveiled her second, blissfully electronic outing, ‘Woman Without Her Love’. The track follows previous single ‘Attacker’, which drew support from BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and an assortment of the top Hype Machine listed blogs, thanks to its subsequent remix EP. After catching the attention of electronic duo Deafkid (previous live band…
North Yorkshire quartet The Birdman Rallies are thrilled to announce the release of new single ‘Wild Sisters’ following their latest album ‘Real River’ – a vibrant, optimistic collection of wholesome alt-pop that came out on 6 February. ‘Wild Sisters’ is the second track to be taken from ‘Real River’. Tracked throughout by a brooding bassline…
Boston’s Mini Dresses have unveiled the first single “Bracelets” from the forthcoming FOUR EP – which will be available through digital download and cassette via Little Death Records. Mini Dresses started in Austin as a home recording project between guitarist Caufield Schnug and bassist/singer Lira Mondal. The duo have since relocated to Boston, having picked…
If you are into celebrity spotting there is really only one place to go, if you want the chance to catch a glimpse of someone famous. LA is a magnet for celebrities and tourists alike and autograph hounds can sometimes be spoilt for choice if they pick the right places to find their favorite stars.…
“The Fool,” the title track from singer, songwriter and producer Ryn Weaver’s debut album, premieres today, listen here. The Fool will be released June 16 on Mad Love/Interscope Records. Weaver is set to make her festival debut this weekend at Coachella, playing at 1:15pm p.t. in the Mojave Tent. Produced by multiplatinum producer Benny Blanco…
The ReAktion Release Lyric Video For “10 Steps To Success” Off Upcoming SELKNAM LP. South American alternative rock/electronica band The ReaKtion have released their lyric video for “Ten Steps to Success”, the debut single off of their upcoming album SELKNAM. “Ten Steps to Success” is a very special song for us. It was a song…
Explicit content, profanity and slangs, you name it and a hip hop song with all of this will be found on the internet. The evolution of hip-hop can be contributed to a secretive urban crusade where the inspiration was the West African folk poets. The lyrics were meaningful and on issues such as politics and…
JADED STAR, the new act founded by former members of Visions Of Atlantis, Iced Earth and more, just released a brand new lyric video for “Stars,” the fourth track from their upcoming Sensory Records debut album, Memories From The Future, which is nearing release mid-April. In addition to the lyric video, the album has been…
Some of the best video games draw their inspiration from sources like comic books, movies, and television shows. Developers look at a show’s fan base as an untapped market thirsty for other ways to get their fix. In other ways, video games become the inspiration for shows and other media sources. Here are five video…
Crimson Calamity Present an Explosive Alternative Country / Rock Sound on Debut EP “All In The Cards” out March 31st, 2014. Alternative Country duo Crimson Calamity debut a high-spirited, attitude fueled sound on their debut EP “All In The Cards” due out on March 31st, 2015. Lauren Harding and Mallory Trunnell were no strangers to…
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, created by and starring Denis Leary, will air on FX on Thursdays at 10 PM e/p, beginning July 16. Leary stars as “Johnny Rock,” lead singer of a legendary early 90s New York band called The Heathens. Known for living up to their name, the band partied so long and so hard that even…
SIDEASIDEB’s latest EP Evergreen Rust finds the creative partnership venturing further into dark dream-pop territory. The various moods on the EP are held together with an inescapable curious urgency that will pull listeners from start to finish. Cameos include vocals from Leslie Hong and James Van Der Beek. The first single, “Always Awake”, is a…
Are you one of the obsessive compulsive buyers who would just rush to buy anything with an attractive tag? Then you seriously need some expert mentoring on your purchasing habits. IOS app market is flooded with developers, so it is sometimes difficult to draw lines between fake claimants. Mobile Tracking apps can be very effective…
Celebrities from all around the world and from all branches of the arts are rallying behind what international talk show host Jerry Springer has described as an “Incredible (rock) video” aimed at raising funds for fostering charities all over the world. The video, a rock / metal cover of “Don’t You Worry Child”, released by…
Legendary Norwegian metal band ARCTURUS will release its first new studio album in a decade, Arcturian, on May 8 via Prophecy Productions. Unparalleled in creativity, musicianship and artistic approach since its formation in 1987, mastermind Steinar “Sverd” Johnsen and his cosmic crew — consisting of past and present members of Ulver, Mayhem, Dimmu Borgir, Borknagar…
Brother George is a real person- a disheveled mystic who appeared one day like a long and leery shadow- a little reeling but still erect- while wearing a peculiar hat and who staggered to the stage with requests to do that song by The Band or that Dylan one or do you know that other…
Teachers are a vital part of our society. They help prepare younger generations to prepare for successful careers in a variety of fields, make informed and intelligent decisions, and guide them to make the world a better place. While every teacher in the United States must have a bachelor’s degree and a credential, many teachers…
EZTV are three American guys, Ezra Tenenbaum, Shane O’Connell and Michael Stasiak, who make American music. That’s all one really needs to know when listening to their first released track and A-Side of their debut 7″ “Dust in the Sky,” recorded by Jarvis Taveniere (Rear House Recording / Woods). It’s a perfect first peek at…
A KROM Statement: This KROM song is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of innocent children killed in war and civil conflict. The lyrics can be equally applied to the thousands of Jewish children gassed in Nazi concentration camps in WW2, to the multitude of children who died under the brutal regime of Pol Pot…
Fast and easy forgiveness of your student loans! Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Watch out for scams that entice student loan holders by promising to erase their debt. How the Scam Works: You get an email or spot a post on social media that claims a company can erase your…
So hello to all out there who live & die by music, it is so nice to see you again. Lots going in the music world these days, but here at Skoped Out we love that. On behalf of artists and rights holders, SoundExchange has filed a lawsuit against Muzak, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada’s…
