So here we are again, it feel so good too. I must admit I am very excited for the Seahawks & Patriots Super Bowl. Being in New England I am all for the Pats nomatter the size of our balls. In music news today, this was just announced that new figures published by the Department…
Category: FEATURES
Feature stories and artist interviews
A FAMILY VALENTINE WITH JON SAMSON AND LUCY KALANTARI AT SHAPESHIFTER LAB
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Award winning children’s artist and music therapist, Jon Samson, has teamed up with Lucy Kalantari to deliver a rare and enchanting musical performance for families at ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY, February 15th at 11:00 am – Love & Joy: A Family Valentine. “[Jon Samson] will get little heads bopping without alienating grown-up listeners.” –Timeout…
JOSE GONZALEZ RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LEAF OFF/THE CAVE”
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Jose Gonzalez has released his striking new single, “Leaf Off/The Cave,” from his soon-to-be-released album Vestiges & Claws, due out on Mute on February 17. The song is available now at Amazon and iTunes. This past weekend, Gonzalez performed “Leaf Off/The Cave” with an eight-piece band a 27-person choir on Sweden’s popular award show, P3…
LILY ELISE SET TO RELEASE HOT NEW VIDEO FOR “SUITCASES”
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Recently, we suggested you keep your ears open for Lily Elise, the vivacious, young singer who’s been making a splash since America first met her a few years ago. Now, it’s time to keep your eyes open. The Bay Area native is set to release the sultry new video for her single, “Suitcases” on Friday,…
RIXTON RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HOTEL CEILING”
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UK band Rixton have released their official music video for their current single “Hotel Ceiling” – co-written by Ed Sheeran. Directed by Clarence Fuller, the video tells the heartbreaking story of an end to a painful relationship. In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, vocalist Jake Roche explains “we chose not to be in the…
SWEDISH DUO DEATH TEAM RELEASE SINGLE “FUCKING BITCHES IN THE HOOD”
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Death Team, a brand new electro-pop duo from Sweden, has officially released their first single “Fucking Bitches in the Hood.” Available digitally worldwide, the infectious track first popped up online in December, with Noisey declaring it “a sugary sweet popsicle that tastes like the sticky underside of a Parisian nightclub…Essentially, it’s a Euro-pop banger.” The…
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH A LIVE CONCERT ALBUM
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Musicians undoubtedly have a gift all their own: a wonderful skill and talent that the world needs to see. But being successful in the music industry, whether you are a classical singer or classical pianist in London, a punk rock band in Manchester, a techno deejay in Ibiza, or an orchestra in Vienna, is not…
HOW TO FIND A JOB IN 7 DAYS
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It is important for you to be able find a job for the advancement of your career. If you need to find a job quickly, you should ideally consider positions that need to be filled fast. Getting a job within a short period is possible when you have the right attitude. In order for you…
KAI ALTAIR “THE CALLING” VIDEO
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Brooklyn based atmospheric electronic rock artist Kai Altair announces the release of the new video, “The Calling,” in anticipation of her forthcoming album due out early 2015. A mainstay of the underground Brooklyn arts community who performs with the Solstice Dance Company, stars in the fire theater show The Calling, and produces the Mermaid Lagoon…
GHASTLY MENACE “REAL LIFE”
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Ghastly Menace was initially formed in Chicago as a recording project between two friends: Andy Schroeder and Chris Geick. Their debut album, Songs of Ghastly Menace, expands greatly upon the experimental style of 2010’s Pitcairn EP while maintaining the pop sensibility and songwriting that has defined the group from the beginning. Songs of Ghastly Menace…
SHURA VIDEO “INDECISION”
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It’s early days for Shura but she should be on your radar now as she’s got a big 2015 coming (SXSW, touring, debut album slated for fall via Polydor). She gives me Danceteria days-Madonna vibes, sonically and physical resemblance too, but with modern production. Check the brand new video for “Indecision”, a remix from Jungle…
A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL MBA ADMISSION
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With your busy schedule at work, applying for an MBA can prove difficult to manage. The following are tips that will help you reduce the pressure associated with the admissions process and ensure you are accepted to the institution of your choice. 1. Write down all your goals Your goal will help you go through…
EM GEORGE “PAPER HEARTS” VIDEO
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Following on from two successful singles, with one (Murderers on the Inside) being optioned by HBO and remixed by LA based producer Stephen Kozmeniuk (Madonna, Kayne West) comes Em George’s third release Paper Hearts. Featuring stripped back production and frank, enigmatic lyrics, it is a song that displays the qualities that are unique to Em…
THE HIGHWAY “ALL YOU DO”
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Psych-tinged soul rock band The Highway releases their new single “All You Do” from their forthcoming sophomore album Enter to Exit, due out April 14, 2015. The Highway “much as the name suggests, isn’t content to idle in one place,” (The Deli Magazine) and has been performing continuously throughout 2014, including a successful winter residency…
ROMANTIC REBEL NEW VIDEO “BELIEVE”
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Chicago, IL hard rockers ROMANTIC REBEL are pushing their new single, “Believe”, to radio stations across North America as of Saturday! The new track is cut from the band’s full length, self-titled album, released in April 2014 by Pavement Entertainment/Sony RED. ROMANTIC REBEL’s self-titled album was recorded during late 2013 in Los Angeles, CA with…
SINGAPORE KANE “VICTORY”
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Singapore Kane is a Boston, MA native heavily influenced by the world around him. At a young age Sing began writing poetry about his life growing up poor but happy, witnessing police brutality and the struggles of the streets. Being of Jamaican descent Sing found himself rapping over reggae beats before finding hip hop, but…
RECORD YOUR MUSIC WITH A STUDIO EXPERIENCE
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Many people don’t realize it but recording studios are not just the preserve of famous singers, in fact, there are many which can be hired out so that you can record your own music in a professional setting, or even to host a party. If you are a musician looking to get expert help and…
FANTASY HOUSE: AMAZING HOUSES INSPIRED BY OUR FAVORITE WORKS OF FICTION
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You can find whimsical construction in houses around the world. Homeowners who don’t wish to live in cookie-cutter boxes will opt for residences that may seem offbeat to others. Sometimes, favorite movies or books will influence design decisions. Your inner literary geek will love the following sample of unique dwellings. Star Wars House (South Korea)…
AMBER HAYES LYRIC VIDEO “RUNNING OUT OF MEMORIES”
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A-OK Entertainment/GMV Nashville recording artist Amber Hayes has released a lyric video for her feel-good track, “Running Out Of Memories.” The mid-tempo tune tells a reflective story of adventure and memories-in-the-making for the song’s leading lady and her beau. Hayes noted of the track, “I had the hook ‘running out of memories’ in my head…
OH, BE CLEVER SPREAD MESSAGE OF HOPE WITH “I WILL CARRY YOU”
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Salt Lake City electronic duo Oh, Be Clever have released an inspiring and uplifting video for their latest effort “I Will Carry You.” The message behind the song is one of hope to anyone who suffers from depression, suicidal thoughts, mental illness and discrimination – a message that no one has to feel alone. The…
MATT AND KIM “GET IT”
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Brooklyn indie dance duo Matt and Kim release New Glow, the band’s latest full length on April 07th, 2015. Fans who pre-order New Glow through their official online store will get exclusive ticket access for the Spring tour starting January 13th. See tour dates below. Matt and Kim, aka Matt Johnson (vocals/keyboards) and Kim Schifino…
IVY LEVAN BRAND NEW SINGLE “BISCUIT”
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Arkansas-born, L.A.-based singer and songwriter Ivy Levan releases her new single “Biscuit” today on Cherrytree Records/Interscope via digital download and digital streaming services. Check out the video, directed by Daniel Carberry, which debuts on Vevo today HERE. The urgent, rollicking “Biscuit” is a personal manifesto that finds Levan belting out lines like “I think you…
EPOCH FAILURE “CHAMPION”
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Billy Joe (aka “Billy The Kidd”) was born and raised in Camden, NJ. As one of five boys growing up in a single parent home, he’s no stranger to challenges. In 2007, ABC’s 20/20 came to Camden to profile children growing up under the conditions of extreme poverty. Billy was one of three kids selected…
BLUE EMBRACE: MAKING HITS ONE SINGLE AT A TIME
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With a hit single already under their belt [Devil In Disguise] and Grammy consideration, L.A. band Blue Embrace are gearing up to release their next big single “Be My Queen” on vinyl accompanied by video. Skope: Your songs not only have a blues flavor, but also sound like they could be at home with a…
NFL CONSUMER SCAMS FOR PLAYOFFS 2015
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The New England Patriots are headed to the playoffs and many fans are anxious to cheer them on, increasing the demand for big game tickets. Be wary that a phenomenal deal on tickets can potentially turn out to be a big scam. Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers advice to sports fans to be on the…
MALACHI RIVERS VIDEO SPEAKS ON BULLYING, SUICIDE, & DEPRESSION
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As the momentum builds for the release of Malachi Rivers’ new EP “The Other I” (due early next year), the soulful Hip-Hop artist release the first official visual from his new body of work. “Love Is All” was co-directed by Malachi Rivers & Reggie Ross. “It’s one thing to talk about hard times because of…
DURANTE “FULL MOON” & “SLOW BURN”
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In celebration of his single “Slow Burn” hitting 1 million plays, Durante has released his latest track “Full Moon” as a free download. His music combines the sounds of the 80s, 90s and tomorrow, and draws inspiration from Italo disco and traditional house. Grab both tracks below. “Full Moon”: https://soundcloud.com/durante/fullmoon “Slow Burn” feat. Chuck Ellis:…
THE PRODIGY NEW ALBUM + “NASTY” VIDEO
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The Prodigy today announce their new album The Day is My Enemy, due for release on March 30th on Three Six Zero Music and Warner Bros Records, released on the band’s own label Take Me To The Hospital though Cooking Vinyl in the rest of the world. It’s an album that takes you on a…
BRIAN DUNNE LISTEN TO THE FIRST SINGLE “BORN A FOOL”
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Americana/folk Singer Songwriter Brian Dunne has announced the release of his newest album, Songs from the Hive on February 17, 2015. The 10 track album written entirely by Dunne himself showcases his sharp lyrical prowess and country-influenced vocals and is recommended if you like Jason Isbell and Ryan Adams. The first single, “Born a Fool”…
LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE AND CAREER OF CEOs OF TOP 5 DATABASE COMPANIES
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The largest database companies were not built in a single day. They grew with the determined efforts of some skilled and hardworking employees. The Chief Executive Officers of those successful companies have provided diligent efforts. Let us go through their lives and know them more closely. Larry Page – Co-Founder and CEO of Google Lawrence…
JASMINE JORDAN “BEST I CAN”
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Contemporary R&B songstress Jasmine Jordan releases her new single “Best I Can,” a track off of her forthcoming debut EP Time Travel. Set to release on Jan. 20th, 2015, Time Travel is the Los Angeles artist’s sweet rendition of the 90s R&B sound. Staying honest to the femininity of the genre, Jasmine explored the different…
JOHN CARPENTER SHARES NEW TRACK “NIGHT”
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John Carpenter, the Legendary Director and Composer behind Halloween, Escape From New York, They Live, Assault on Precinct 13 and many more shares a brand new track “Night” from his debut solo album ‘Lost Themes’ out February 3rd on Sacred Bones Records. Listen to “Night” here. John Carpenter has been responsible for much of the…
JEANINE “RUNNIN'” NEW SINGLE
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Jeanine is kicking off 2015 in style with her infectious new single, “Runnin’,” from her current release, Thank You. Jeanine’s style is equal blends of quirky, street, Soul, Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B. Her ear for harmonies and selecting quality beats stands above the rest. Her songs have been placed on “America’s Next Top Model,”…
GREATEST MUSIC CONCERTS THAT ATTRACTED THE WORLD
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There was a song sung in the 1980s by Gloria Estephan with the Miami Sound machine. The song predicted that ‘the rhythm is gonna get you’, and that is what Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has done. EDM has come a long way, from techno and trance to house and dubstep, the revolution continues. EDM has…
ABOUT SKOPE
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Skope: Diverse Music Media For The Digital Age Mike Friedman – http://skopemag.com Cell Phone: 339-293-7957 (TEXT MSG PREFERRED) https://www.facebook.com/skopemag https://twitter.com/skopemag E – mfriedman@skopemagazine.com
NEW LAWS NOW IN EFFECT FOR 2015
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The New Year’s Eve ball drop didn’t just symbolize the passing of a calendar year. On January 1, a number of brand new local, state, and federal regulations passed in 2014 went into effect. Check out what’s changed, and if these laws might affect you, according to NBC News. The minimum wage increases. In 20…
EDDIE MURPHY RELEASES BRAND NEW REGGAE SINGLE “OH JAH JAH”
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VPAL Music, VP Records’ subsidiary label and distribution arm for reggae music, teams up with the revered comedian/actor/singer Eddie Murphy to release his new single “Oh Jah Jah,” available January 27, 2015. This song is not the first time Eddie Murphy has dabbled in the genre. “Oh Jah Jah” follows his 2013 collab “Red Light”…
CHARLI XCX COLLABORATES W/ RITA ORA ON ‘DOING IT’
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Global breakthrough star, Charli XCX, is delighted to announce details of her forthcoming single ‘Doing It’, which will feature Rita Ora. The new single ‘Doing It’, produced by Charli’s long-time friend Ariel Rechtshaid (Beyoncé, HAIM) and Mr. Rogers, is a Madonna-tinged, feel-good anthem and the Charli/Rita collaboration is set to firmly bring girl power into…
IREN “READY FOR LOVE”
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What happens when a club shattering beat meets the right voice? A new hit is born! With one of the first songs released in 2015, Iren makes the perfect blend between the radio friendly EDM and vocal-driven type of pop with her new single: “Ready For Love”. The catchy crazy pitched vocals on the chorus…
STARS RELEASE JENSEN SPORTAG REMIX OF “NO ONE IS LOST”
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Montreal’s Stars just unveiled electronica artist Jensen Sportag’s remix of “No One Is Lost”, the title track from the band’s latest release via The Line of Best Fit. Listen to it HERE. In an attempt to scratch the seven-album itch, Stars uprooted themselves from their comfort zone and began work on No One Is Lost…
