Feature stories and artist interviews
In the musical landscape of the greatest city in the world, many have tried to conquer its demands. A native Long Islander has taken on the quest to climb the competitive music industry ladder one step at a time. The artist, Stay Key was influenced by various styles of music from Motown to Alternative Rock.…
Singer-songwriter Stewart Eastham is set to release his debut solo album, The Man I Once Was, on September 24, 2013 via Long Bar Music. Eastham’s first record since fronting country-rock band Day of the Outlaw captures some of his most honest and personal lyricism to date, especially moments like “Idyllwild, CA,” “Crawl Up In…
Australia’s DEEP SEA ARCADE have spent the best part of the last year living in the UK, soaking up the culture and imparting some of their own as they lay down their sophomore record, quickly creating the same buzz in their temporary home of London which lead to them being one of Sydney’s most respected…
Georgian hip hop artist BERA has premiered his new single and music video “Summertime,” which is available now on iTunes. The song features up and coming artist Lil Playy, and is the follow up single to 2011’s “Favorite Things.” Although considered an emerging artist in the United States, Bera has achieved national success in…
Hello there people of the world. It feels so good to be back & posting again after WordPress 3.6 sent the Skope site into a tailspin. Before we begin today I just want to speak on fame. Fame is something that so many people would kill for but what are we asking for exactly?! You…
Called “soulful and feisty” by The New Yorker Festival, NYC-based soul-pop artist Shelly Bhushan releases new focus track “Feather” off her fourth studio album Something Out of Nothing, which she released independently in May. With lyrics penned by Bhushan and music co-written with her band members, “Feather” presents the artist’s “tellin’ it like it is”…
Indie-Rock band Coastgaard releases music video for “Kings”, the first single off their self-titled debut album. Grabbing musical influences from the early surf-rock sounds of the ‘60s, Coastgaard injects a warm wave of nostalgia with dark and mature lyrics. They’ve been featured as The Deli Magazine’s Artist of the month in June and included in…
Medina is set to conquer the U.S. music charts with her forthcoming US debut album release for Ultra Records, “Forever” this November. Within five months of its European release, the album reached Gold status in Germany and her current summer tour is already sold out in Denmark. Not only is Medina a highly successful…
THE BUNNY THE BEAR bring you their latest music video for the beautifully melancholy and emotionally romantic track “Sadie”, from their third studio album, Stories. Watch “Sadie” here. Experience more from the album the Examiner called “a musical journey through a hardcore emotional wonderland” and pick up THE BUNNY THE BEAR’s Stories today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6aDenW1S3s
After 2 years locked in her Hollywood, CA lab, Chicago native DJ/Producer Jack Novak is hitting the music scene with a vengeance. Honing her skills and exploring her musical motifs, Jack has been perfecting her craft in the studio with the likes of Skrillex, Borgore, Just Blaze, and singer/songwriter Sofi, as well as acting as…
“PURE O” is the first single off of Ms. Clark’s upcoming debut solo album “KILLJOY” (to be released September 2013 on the couple’s own imprint, The Bureau Records). Whereas Grand Duchy’s last album 2012’s “Let The People Speak” was a long, lushly produced electro-tinged musical odyssey, “Pure O” has a vintage, nuts-and-bolts feel that is…
The Parents Television Council issued the following statement in response to last evening’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). “MTV has once again succeeded in marketing sexually charged messages to young children using former child stars and condom commercials — while falsely rating this program as appropriate for kids as young as 14. This is unacceptable,”…
Music icon Eminem has announced the release date for his new album. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 will be released on November 5, 2013 on Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. Executive Producers on the album are Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin. The first single from The Marshall Mathers LP 2, titled “Berzerk”, is available Tuesday,…
Some things just defy categorization, while you can clearly hear different genres in the mix, you can’t exactly describe what you’re hearing. And that’s a good thing. Too many ‘artists’ these days rely on studio trickery and generic pop sounds to get their name out there. And that’s a bad thing. The Jay Storm Project…
In the spirit of the wandering minstrels and troubadours of the Middle Ages who were considered “holy fools” and courageous revolutionaries for carrying poetic, healing wisdom from town to town, singer-songwriter and “rock and roll therapist” Adam Zwig is bringing enlightenment and Visions of the Shimmering Night–the name of his highly acclaimed new album–to thousands…
Legendary rock band Stryper reveals audio samples for three tracks from their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY. Listen below to snippets of “Revelation,” “Saved By Love” and “Marching Into Battle.” NO MORE HELL TO PAY is set for a November 5th release in North America and will be available in two…
NYC based femme-fatale, Emergency Tiara, releases her Second single “Downtown Boy” off of her seven track EP coming out November 12th. Emergency Tiara embodies today’s cosmopolitan, sultry and glamorous woman. Classically trained in vocals and piano, she utilizes her musical talents to connect with and uplift her audience. She is the personification of “girl…
The singer/songwriter recently recorded his 1st full budget LP, only his second studio release, ‘While We’re Still Young’ in Gainesville, FL with No Idea and Paper + Plastick favorites Black Bear Studios. The album boasts a full live-instrument take on the genre, drawing inspiration from opposing corners of the music world, pop country, indie rock…
Houston-born and worldly-wise, Sonya Titus has lived in Australia, Norway, America, New Zealand, and now, London, UK. Her tracks are heavily-influenced by the multicultural shifting she has experienced whilst growing up. Reoccurring themes of self-worth and purpose, individuality, and ultimately love, acceptance, and celebration of humanity are at the heart of Sonya’s music. There have…
Instead of scouring YouTube for homemade tutorials, you can now learn music production and business directly from leading DJs, producers, and managers. creativeLIVE (www.creativelive.com), a live education platform, today announced the addition of an audio channel to their online broadcast network. creativeLIVE’s free workshops – on topics ranging from DAWs to networking – teach musicians…
Kavinsky, the critically-acclaimed French electronic producer has released the Odd Look EP, out today (August 6) via Record Makers/Casablanca/Republic. VEVO also has the premiere of the official “Odd Look” video, which finds our hero doing what he does best… take a look and see! The EP includes remixes from A-Trak, The Weeknd, Surkin and Midnight…
Bradenton, Florida’s Have Gun, Will Travel have a natural instinct for combining folk, pop, rock and classic country influences to create a sound all their own. “Their music has a great energy to it with infectious, sing-along choruses and refrains” remarked NPR’s Robin Hilton. American Songwriter called HGWT’s music “organic, infectious Americana Pop. Their music…
VOD Recordings is quickly becoming thee label for underground hiphop and electronic artists, most recently picking up hiphop producer Jack Knocks, already known in his hometown as the go-to guy for a number of local artists. With a new e.p. “War Songs Vol. 1” on the horizon, we decided to find a little more about…
An antiphon is a call-and-response style of singing, from Gregorian chants to sea shanties. In the case of Denton, Texas’ favorite sons Midlake, it’s the perfect title for a bold response to a new phase in the band’s illustrious career, with a re-jigged line-up and a newly honed sound as rich and symphonic as it…
After three years of escalating grass-roots success, including a series of very popular music videos, COMMON KINGS have signed a management deal with the Melvin Brown Media Group helmed by Melvin Brown and Ed Swinburne. MBMG partners with Mr. Reed Entertainment Group. “These young men have it all,” said Mr. Brown. …
Having completed her first solo sold out tour in Australia, Katy Steele set her sights on the US. Besides a few warm up dates, her upcoming performance at Joes Pub marks the first as a solo artist with her new band, performing songs from her brand-new forthcoming EP and album. The first single, “Fire…
New York City native artist Jenna Torres fires off her new music video “.22”, which was shot down in Nashville, TN with her band. “.22” is the first single from her new Born to Love album, which is expected to release in early 2014. The 12-track CD features original songs that Torres wrote…
Comedy rockers Psychostick are at it again! Poking fans with another great music video titled ’Sadface’, a social media song from their fifth and latest release ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’. “This song declares war on terrible, bitchy, whiney, pointless, attention-seeking posts. If you need someone to listen to your problems, go…
Emerging singer-songwriter Leah Jee released the music video for her adrenaline-rushing new single “Coming After You” on July 31, 2013. “Coming After You” exposes powerful lyrics by Leah Jee, accompanied by dynamic electric guitar solos and arousing bass lines. This fast, upbeat tempo song and video will keep your heart pumping by the catchy hooks…
Being in a band seems to be a rite of passage these days,whether it’s a case of just dreaming the dream whilst rocking out with a tennis racket or you’re a bedroom-bound musical genius. Being in a band is as desirable as it’s ever been so here’s our guide on how to use your Plusnet…
Pop music in Japan, just like pop music anywhere, has a lot of style variety. From dance-pop to power pop, disco-pop to bubblegum, indie pop, pop punk, and on. Music venues and festival stages showcase the whole gamut. One sub-genre of pop music quite popular in Japan is what some call “singer-songwriter,” but others just…
SENSES FAIL debut their new video for “Between the Mountains and the Sea” at http://youtu.be/gXC7BPUG8uU. Director Markus Lundqvist ** filmed the clip in Stockholm, Sweden and it offers an unforgettable look at coming to terms with mortality – looking death in the eye while choosing to savor life. “I am very happy with this…
Big Deal have already made a big splash this summer with their gorgeous second album June Gloom, released on Mute, and the rest of the year looks set to see the band steadily building on that wave of critical acclaim with some must-see live dates as well. Watch the brand new video for “Dream Machines,”…
Habits, the brainchild of Dustin Krapes, has just released the latest video for the buzzworthy single, “Toymakr.” The hypnotic track is laced with an equally as intriguing video. Psychedelic vibes pave their way throughout the footage with visual imagery that will have you on the edge of your seat. Created with clips from old VHS…
From small-town Connecticut comes a four-piece band called LittleHouse, playing a brand of music that lurks somewhere between Rock and Americana — it’s a genre the band refers to as “Heartland.” LittleHouse frequently performs in their own venue, which happens to be a barn. And they have put forth a live CD called Welcome To…
So you want to start a band. That is fantastic! Like any beginning career, it’s going to be hard work, but with passion and determination, anything is possible. Here are just a few quick tips for you on how to get started. 1. Form the Band, Pick the Genre- Well, to start a band, you…
Upcoming singer/songwriter and performer, NOAH! is a force to be reckoned with, announcing his new single release, ”No More Angels”. Quirky, fun, charismatic and hilarious, “No More Angels” is Noah’s insightful track that goes straight to the true essence of Los Angeles, while still embracing Hollywood as if he were a true veteran. Outspoken,…
Montreal-based producer Mike Silver, aka CFCF, has offered a first listen to Outside, his first full LP since 2009’s beat driven Continent, set for release October 22nd on Paper Bag Records/Dummy. Silver has spent the last year on a pair of EPs that explored the patterns and emotions that can be drawn from layered repetition,…
Bud Light Music First’s summer long celebration of music culminates today when the program delivers a groundbreaking day of music to fans all across the country: 50 different bands performing in clubs in all 50 states in the union on the same day, today August 1, 2013. From Drive By Truckers who are playing…
Greek pop singer Monsieur Minimal just released a new single dedicated to “Summer Lovers”. The music video narrates a story of a young couple getting in love, under the blue sky of Hydra island. Director Dimitris Silvestros turns back time in the 80’s and invite us in the most typical, idyllic images of our summer…
