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Good morning to all today it is so wonderful to see you all today. This is our special Halloween edition of Skoped Out so trick or treat?! So in music news today we have Victory Records vs Spotify. Victory Records’ catalog of music was pulled from Spotify as a result of Spotify not properly paying…
If you listen to a piece of music, will you hear the same as me? It would make sense that we both hear the same notes and lyrics, so we must hear the same thing. Sure, our emotional response may differ to it, but the music is exactly what it is and can only be…
Florida rock band Soulidium have premiered the lyric video to their new song, “Calling,” on their official YouTube channel. The lyric video premiere is in anticipation of their sophomore album, Awaken, due October 30th via Soulidium Records. “Calling” is one of 12 tracks that will appear on Awaken, as well as “Fly 2 The Sun”…
Since Allie X appeared online in 2014, the Toronto-born, LA-based artist’s radio-ready electronic pop and bold visual style have caused waves internationally. Time magazine called ‘Catch’ a “perfect pop debut single” while Pitchfork likened it to “a shot of adrenaline straight to the chest”. Even Princess of Pop, Katy Perry jumped on board calling ‘Catch’…
If you’ve caught the bug of playing live music with friends or solo, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of gear out there and have no idea where to start. Fear not – we’ve been through the work and the trial and error and are here to help you along the way with five…
New York’s resident mad-men, Patent Pending, are back at it again. Today they have announced the release of their anticipated new album RIOT HEARTS REBELLION, due out world-wide on November 27th on Rude Records. Together with the announcement, the band has unveiled a brand new animated video for their new single ‘NSFW (.)(.)’. It’s described…
Hot off the heels of her recent cover of Galantis’ “Runaway,” Tigerlily returns with a brand new original “Feel The Love,” out now. The single is a high-energy and infectious cut, defined by a fusion of the best elements of big room and house – not to mention some powerhouse performance vocals from fellow Aussie…
A wedding reception is almost incomplete sans a wonderful band performance. Though often placed at the bottom of wedding planning checklist, yet the band part is really crucial to make your special event even more memorable, both for the couple & their guests. In fact, it is said that you choice of wedding band can…
Roberta Howett is set to release her electric single ‘Water to Fire’ later this month. A dynamic songstress with years of experience, Roberta has a unique tone and flawless range that has won the hearts and minds of thousands over the years. Born in Dublin, Roberta Howett has always been musically inclined. From a young…
Without completely understanding why, many people know in their hearts that music can be used to forge a better, more connected life. Beyond that, they may be hazy about specific details though. What is it about hearing tones in a pattern that soothes even the most distracted souls out there? Though that question has an…
Interlude, a media and technology company that is pioneering a new kind of video that responds to a person’s emotions and interests, has launched a reimagining of multi-platinum artist, Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Run Away with Me” video that can be now enjoyed as a fully interactive experience. The new interactive music video includes exclusive content…
“We create music that is passionate, honest and lyrical, fusing hard headed rock’n’roll, soaring soul and nimble-fingered folk fiddle.” At a time when poetic guitar pop is in short supply, waylaid by the increasingly tech-dependent and often soulless production values of new shoegaze and psychedelia, The Sticklers cut a defiantly beatific figure in their hometown…
Conscious hip hop artist SOULEYE is proud to announce the release of his latest offering Shapeshifting on October 27. Shapeshifting effortlessly joins old-school hip-hop with trip-hop…it’s a psychedelic, otherworldly exploration. According to Souleye, “I’ve always wanted to create a record that has an underground hip hop feel, but yet still has a little sparkle of…
With her previous video for “Addiction,” we introduced you to Chandani, a vivacious, tenacious and exceptionally talented 18 year old who showed a poise and personal composition far behind her years. For all of us who were moved by her maturity and ability to tackle such a serious topic, be prepared for another reality check.…
Los Angeles plays a pivotal role for the music industry’s brightest stars in the making. Aria and Nicolas II have carved out a distinct name for Louis Vivet. Evalyn is one of pop music’s most sought after young acts, boasting her abilities as both a singer and songwriter. Available today is Evalyn’s inimitable reimagination of…
“One Time Game,” the exclusive collaboration between Jamie Jones, DJ/composer Kate Simko & London Electronic Orchestra featuring the vocals of Jem Cooke has been set to a stunning visual sequence. In the music video released today, performer Hillary Tang is choreographed by Ania Catherine in a five and a half minute one shot of sublime…
LA indie/post-punk rockers HUNNY debut EP PAIN/ACHE/LOVING out now on B3SCI Records. The Southern California six piece made a name for themselves this year releasing their first single “Cry for Me” which was met with universal acclaim gaining more than 800,000 plays since it’s premiere and charting the Top “Most Popular Tracks” on Hype Machine.…
The 25-year-old Jamaican singer-songwriter Romain Virgo returns with a brand new EP Lifted on Oct 30, 2015 on VP Records. This week, he releases the video for the EP’s latest single “Fade Away” featuring dancehall lyricist Assassin. The visual premiered in Jamaica on the island’s top entertainment TV show OnStage and online with LargeUp. WATCH…
‘Lips’ sees frontwoman Anelise Kunz maximising her vocal flair further than Plastique’s previous releases: Garbage-infused lows, soaring highs and attitude-brimming screeches flirt with visceral and heady layers. Anelise’s vocal take took place over a demo with which Plastique were experimenting during the ‘Quake’ recording. Trying new ideas for a heavier dance-punk oriented direction with ‘Quake’,…
The debut video by Etham. After exciting pockets of the internet with his tantalising debut single ‘Cold Love’, the song now receives the video treatment. Directed by Jack Munsch (The Lighthouse & The Whaler, Tinie Tempah) it depicts a modern day love story – which is also the concept for Ethams debut EP ‘Neo Romance’…
Since her early teenage years, DUCKY has been fully immersed in club culture. She worked the door and started off her DJ career in San Francisco with the help of a fake ID before dropping out of high school at 17 and heading to NYU where she continued working on music. Following a move to…
Hello music loving people of earth, it is amazing to have you all here today! Lots going on today on October 21 so lets get to it. In academic news today, starting this Fall, McNally Smith College of Music is rolling out a completely redesigned music theory curriculum that makes the time-honored subject more musically…
“Hush” is a brand new single from Chino XL, produced by TIDAL Rising Artist / Producer Jonathan Hay and Ajami, from the forthcoming album The Urban Hitchcock LP. “Hush” is a lyrical masterpiece about heroin, as Chino paints a vivid and chilling picture of the deadly drug addiction. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Winehouse, Heath Ledger,…
Rising Connecticut hard rockers Crossing Rubicon is excited to release the first single off of their forthcoming follow up to their 2012 debut EP, entitled In Pains Of Sleep. While you may recognize their female bassist from a nationally recognized act, the band as a whole is known for their intense touring schedule and by…
Elvis Perkins has shared a new companion video for the I AUBADE showcase track, “I Came For Fire.” Directed by acclaimed French multimedia artist Christine Rebet, the clip features 16mm footage of Perkins at work in his MIR studio, interlaced with Rebet’s unique animations and sound wave demonstrations. “I Came For Fire” – which also…
Sometimes re-locating can bring great dividends. This would be the case for Denver native Lyndzie Taylor who decided to chase her musical dream to Los Angeles. She first tasted the rhythm of music at the tender age of fourteen when she learned to play the guitar. She became one of the youngest artists in Denver…
A recent alumni of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Chelsea Dash has been entertaining audiences with her stunning, four octave, power house voice from a very early age. Chelsea debuted her musical career in preschool for “Show and Tell,” when she belted out her own rendition of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” much…
“Look At Me tells the story of how we can depend on love and faith. My music is created with and by love and I can’t wait to share it with the world”. – Arrow Benjamin It takes a lot to go toe-to-toe with Beyoncé. There aren’t many vocalists, whether fellow A-listers or ambitious shooting…
While the longer nights of fall are officially upon us, the breezy sound of those warm, sunlit summer days remains with “Feeling Right (Everything Is Nice)”, the latest release from breakout Norwegian artist Matoma available October 16th on Big Beat Records. Featuring vocals from Jamaican dancehall singer Popcaan and a slick verse from Washington D.C.-born…
DJ/Producer/Artist Dillon Francis has unveiled the official video for “Bun Up The Dance” with Skrillex today on VEVO – check it out HERE. Dillon and Skrillex collaborated closely with director David M Helman on the concept for the clip. Combining hyper stylized choreography and an eccentric, surreal look, we follow a group of dancers who…
Experimental folk three-piece Wovoka Gentle have announced the upcoming release of their latest record, Wovoka Gentle EP [Blue]. Following on from the success of their impressive debut self-titled EP in the summer, Blue continues to exhibit Wovoka Gentle’s fusing of 60s-inspired psychedelic landscapes, sampling, analogue synthesis and sound manipulation with traditional songwriting discipline. At the…
Rebecca James is a pop, urban, singer-songwriter who blends vocal harmonies with a modern urban sound. Throw in a twist of classical training and a taste of youthful exuberance and you have an exciting and dynamic pop star. Backed by the likes of BBC 1Xtra on previous releases, and the original version of On My…
In 2013, 8 year old Yara was sent from Gaza to Sweden by her parents to escape the trauma of war. She came to live with her uncle and his wife in Karlskrona. After many alerts from the society about bruises, Yara not wearing enough clothes in winter time and beeing left alone in their…
While the band comes from power/pop & alternative rock roots, they incorporate several different genre’s of popular music into their album. Eighth Day Nation is solidly based in the concept of every song is a single, that will just kick your ass. The music video for “What I Keep” is an artistic triumph, thanks to…
Seas of Mirth are a nautical themed, nine-strong crew of rugged reprobates that have been plundering these shores for the last few years now. They have been known for their enticing theatrical live shows and downright ridiculous subject matters in songs. The lead track ‘Esmerelda’ is a galloping Spaghetti-Western-esque love anthem bound with the energy…
We last heard from Lily Elise a few months ago, when the fiery pop star was gearing up for the release of “Taken,” the spellbinding single from her EP of the same name. “Taken” officially premiered on Billboard in March, solidifying Elise’s place as a formidable talent in the arguably muddled world of pop music.…
Sydney Wayser the captivating LA-based artist behind CLARA-NOVA announces that she will release her debut EP ‘The Bronze Age’ on October 30 through The Cherry Party . Each tune is embedded with ethereal elements, able to effortlessly inspire any auditory audience. Details Magazine gushes, “Wayser’s new approach as CLARA-NOVA oozes out of the speakers and…
Multi-talented country hitmaker, Phil Vassar, wanted to capture the essence of his loyal fans in his new music video, “She’s On Her Way,” and after hundreds of submissions, he did just that in an acoustic version released on Vassar’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Directed by Rob Chianelli, the video showcases Vassar belting out “She’s On…
We’re willing to bet that unless you came of age in the 1970’s than you’ve never seen a band quite like VO5. Pulling their influence from a bevy of 70’s music, especially disco, VO5 channels artists like The Bee Gees, Abba, Sly & The Family Stone, and others all in the pursuit of making their…
Having both been featured previously on DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber label, it was only natural for friends and frequent collaborators G Jones and Bleep Bloop to team up for their debut EP with the imprint. In anticipation of the ‘Mind’ EP (due November 3), the first single “Real” is now available for streaming. On this…
