Dance duo The Knocks (comprised of LES/NY-based producers JPatt and B-Roc) drop a music video to accompany their feel-good, anytime anthem, ‘Classic (ft. Powers)’ out now via Big Beat Records—spreading nostalgia to everyone’s favorite classic computer game, The Sims—while kicking off a perfect afternoon at the pool, complete with cotton candy, palm trees, and (thankfully)…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
DADDY’S GROOVE VIDEO “PULSE” FEAT TEAMMATE
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Fresh from their Ibiza residency as part of David Guetta’s ‘F*** Me I’m Famous’, Daddy’s Groove are back with yet another slice of dance floor goodness in the shape of ‘Pulse’. Featuring indie upstarts TeamMate on vocal duties, ‘Pulse’ is available now on Ultra Records and is followed by a stunning video you can watch…
JAMES EDGAR SINGLE “UNEARTH ME, BABY”
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James Edgar Francis wants you to fall in love with him. Or at least that is what you would be forgiven for thinking when you hear his debut single “Unearth Me, Baby”. “You’ve got me running around and you’ve got me singing, got me singing…” James has been a fiery enigma of the Sydney music…
SIMPLY THE BEST: HOW TO GET THE BEST DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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Digital signage is the future of marketing and advertising. It is versatile, quick to update, interactive, much more interesting and attractive than static signage and can be put both outdoors and indoors. For indoor advertising, especially, digital signage has made it possible for the client to interact more directly with the brand through such applications…
LADY GAGA CONCERT IN TEL AVIV CONFIRMS IT’S SHOW BUSINESS AS USUAL IN ISRAEL
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Pop icon Lady Gaga gave a show-stopping performance in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park on Saturday as part of her “artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball” world tour. Some 30,000 concertgoers were also wowed with a surprise appearance by the legendary Tony Bennett, who performed a duet with Lady Gaga taken from their collaborative effort, Cheek to Cheek,…
HALEY JANE “DOING ME TONIGHT”
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Haley Jane’s back and better than ever with a new song and video for “Doing me tonight”. This song is a perfect mix of pop and house music with an urban flare. The way the producer chopped her vocals and effected them to the beat gives Haley Jane a unique sound. The song is a…
GYPSY-POP SINGER ZANA “INTO MY BED”
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Up and coming singer-songwriter Zana, a current student at the Berklee College of Music, has just released her debut single, ‘Into My Bed’. The four-minute tune features the 19-year-old jamming out to her self-proclaimed gypsy-pop inspired lyrics and instruments. Her collaborations with Grammy award winning producers, Tim Mitchell and George Noriega, have been instrumental in…
LOLA DE HANNA NEW VIDEO “A KNACK FOR THESE”
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After 5 years of collaborating with local and national acts, Lola de Hanna is taking a new musical direction and just released her solo CD single titled “A knack for these…” written by Lola and produced by French producer Pascal Perrin. Lola, who was born and raised in Greece, describes her new sound on her…
DAN MACCORMACK SINGLE “FACE YOUR HUNTERS”
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Dan MacCormack releases his debut solo album, Symphony of Ghosts, on Tuesday, October 14th. Inspired by the writing of David Adams Richards, Symphony of Ghosts is an album of symphonic Americana that explores and excavates Richards’ oeuvre, facing the darkness of rural poverty, loss, loneliness, and grief. There is a subtle oppressiveness in the lyrics,…
SUMMER SOLSTICE PROJEKT HEADED TO TRIAL?
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On June 18 and 19, 2009, the Summer Solstics Projekt Festival was slated to take place in Maryland, but after numerous noise complaints at the beginning of the festival, the entire event was shut down. Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and Administrator Larry Smith went to the festival and revoked the permit, ultimately forcing artists and campers/attendees…
JACKIE EVANCHO RELEASES NEW ALBUM + VIDEO
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Platinum-selling, 14-year-old vocal sensation Jackie Evancho will release her third studio album, Awakening, on September 23 coinciding with an international tour. Produced by Nick Patrick, Awakening is Evancho’s first album under her recent worldwide recording agreement with Sony Music Masterworks imprint Portrait. The release will be supported by an International tour, a new PBS Special…
THE AMSTERDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT VIDEO “GONE FOR A WHILE”
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Lyon, France’s THE AMSTERDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT (aka TARLD) will release their their brand new record, Gone For A While, on November 26th via Red-Light Records. TARLD’s sound has been nurtured from the roots of bands that the band have listed to since their youth – such as Refused, The Bronx, Letlive and The Ghost…
JAPANESE AMERICAN HIP-HOP DUO NjS VIDEO “STARTING FRESH”
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In this new era of music, artists have to do a lot more than just stand out, and bilingual Japanese-American rappers, Flow Zen and Kuga, are doing just that. The group hails from the west coast in the city of fog, San Francisco, and their music has embodied a Bay Area sound that features uniquely…
JESSE MACHT MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “NOTHING WRONG WITH A LITTLE RAIN”
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Interlaced in Jesse Macht’s melodies are an abundance of stories overflowing with passion, vulnerability, empathy and honesty. On September 23rd, 2014, the Los Angeles born and raised songwriter and singer will independently release his sophomore album, Suitcase Heart, produced by Nashville’s Justin “Uncle” Tockett (Marc Broussard, Eli Teplin). “I completely trust Justin and the artistic…
STOLI DECLARES RICK SHAFFER’S ALBUM ‘MISADVENTURE’ A CLASSIC
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Hello there world, I am bouncing off the walls off Vitamin Water & Monster Energy drinks and I am feeling good. I really would love to skip to the interview but lets do some music news first. Pandora, the leading internet radio service, and international music rights management company BMG, announced a multi-year agreement for…
DECODING EYELASH EXTENSION KITS
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If your eyelashes are not growing as you want them to grow, you are certainly not alone. Many of us may not be naturally endowed with thick, dreamy, curly lashes. However, you can use eyelash extensions available on acclaimed providers like Eyelash Serum Review to achieve that perfect look. The results will depend on how…
A FOOLPROOF GUIDE FOR BUYING LOOSE DIAMONDS
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If you are investing in loose diamonds, it may be of interest for you to know that the largest diamond found on the surface of the earth is the Cullinan, which is colorless. It weighs around 0.062kg! If you are planning to invest in diamonds which you intend to use in diamond jewelry items like…
MARINI LASH REVIEWS
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An eyelash serum or conditioner provides impetus to the eyelash growth process and conditions the lashes, making them soft, lustrous and curly. However, choosing from the available range of eyelash enhancing serum and conditioners could prove to be a challenge task, unless you know enough about these formulations. If you are seeking permanent enhancement for…
BUYING ICONIC BAGS FOR CHEAP
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What makes a piece of work stand out and mark its presence as an iconic item is the timeless element attached to it. The remark by the happening and natty Yves Saint Laurent- “Fashions fade, style is eternal”, stands so true! We see the fashion trends coming and fading away with the blink of an…
DETOXIFICATION FOR A HEALTHIER YOU
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Researches reveal that there is a high level of toxicity in the environment we live in. Toxins enter our body through water, air and junk foods. Getting rid of toxins, which cause a number of health hazards, especially in the industrialized countries, is very important. There are many ways to cleanse the body from toxins.…
UPCOMING ROLLING STONES CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA
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There will always be a music fan out there ready to jump into a comeback concert. We’re talking about the ever so famous Rolling Stones, who have been known for hit singles like “It’s All Over Now” and “Heart of Stone”. Consisting of a charismatic team of pop prodigies, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie…
LAP OF LUXURY: FIVE UNBELIEVABLE CELEBRITY HOMES
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For many celebrities with significant earnings, having a lavish home is pretty much expected. After all, when you get paid a lot for what you do, you probably want to invest those earnings into something grand and imaginative. Mansions are commonly associated with the rich and famous, and here are five unbelievable celebrity homes. Jerry…
ROB GARZA NEW SINGLE FEAT VASUDA SHARMA
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Following his incredible DJ sets at Burning Man and the season finale of his U.R. ART festival series in Los Angeles, the ever innovative Rob Garza shares a free track. In Rob’s own words…”During my travels in Mumbai last year, a Andrew Mackay from Bombay Dub Orchestra connected me with vocalist Vasuda Sharma for a…
HAPPY DIVING POST “SAD PLANET”
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Listening to San Francisco Bay Area’s Happy Diving it’s hard to believe that they’ve only been together since 2013. A year ago, friends Matt Berry, Samuelito Cruz, Mikey Rivera, and Matt Yankovitz decided to form a band after previous projects fell apart. Since then they’ve been busy making music that fans of Tony Molina, Connecticut’s…
SON LUX REVEALS VIDEO FOR “LOST IT TO TRYING (MOUTHS ONLY LYING)”
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Today, Son Lux is sharing its new video for “Lost It To Trying (Mouths Only Lying)” off its recent Alternate Worlds EP, out now via Joyful Noise Recordings. Director Imogen Murphy noted that “the lush musical production and beautifully layered melody merited an intense narrative. The song is full of melancholy emotion so the treatment…
FEMME TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE & EP “HIGH” THIS FALL
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Hot on the heels of her highly-infectious debut “Fever Boy”, and her North American tour announcement (supporting Charli XCX alongside Elliphant), FEMME returns with a new alt.pop gem titled “High”, the new single from the British artist, due out in North America this October. Described as “a one-woman powerhouse” by Radio One DJ Annie Mac,…
ALPHA MAID “BODY CHORES” SINGLE
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London three piece ‘Alpha Maid’ merge angular grunge & dominant grooves with raw sample heavy electronics. An explorational genre hybrid based around repetition, rhythms & punk vocals. Quoting Radiohead, Micachu & The Shapes, Tune Yards, Deerhoof, Bjork and Nirvana as prominent influencers Alpha Maid’s ‘Body Chores’ is a prime example of a band without restriction.…
THE COURTESANS ALBUM NEWS AND PREVIEW TRACK ‘LULLABY’
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Borne through a collective desire for creative performance and exquisite, edgy music, The Courtesans’ debut album ‘1917’ is a shape-shifting collection of works drawing influence from metal, electro-pop and the far reaches of dubstep. The band settled into the studio in late 2013 to make permanent their library collection of cinematic tracks, taking inspiration from…
NICO & VINZ’ ‘BLACK STAR ELEPHANT’ MOVES TO OCTOBER 14TH + NEW SINGLE
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Nico & Vinz’ debut album Black Star Elephant will now be released on October 14th to include their next single “In Your Arms”. Black Star Elephant is currently available for pre-order at http://smarturl.it/BSEPO. First launched on YouTube in October of 2013 when the group was still going by Envy, “In Your Arms” has received almost…
TREBUCHET NEW VIDEO “THE END”
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Check out “The End”, the new video from Petaluma, CA indie folk-rockers Trebuchet here. For the clip, the band enlisted Jim Agius (director) and Tim Rose (director of photography) of Dogfilm, a collective that produces short films and music videos in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dogfilm also released a music video for Trebuchet’s “Lay…
SUMMER SONGS: WHAT MUSIC FESTIVALS HIT BIG THIS YEAR
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For decades, attending music festivals has been one of the best ways to cap of a great summer. This year, the crowds saw the emergence of Prince, the reunion of Outkast, and 2014 Emmy nominee Bruno Mars’ electrifying performance. Every year, most of these highly anticipated jam fests are packed with new and seasoned festival…
ANDREW COUSINS “EXCUSE ME MISTER”
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Andy C is a born entertainer with an energy that is infectious. His ability to express real life experiences through his music leaves listeners captivated and inspired. His sound is earthy and honest. Audiences are instantly connected to his lyrics as he tells stories of growing up, family and love. Andy’s father Neville introduced him…
DEJA MAE VIDEO “WICKED GAMES”
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Creating a captivating presence through her hypnotic vocals, merged with electric beats that enclose you; the LA indie duo, Deja Mae and Eric Wright have returned with their own rendition of The Weeknd’s, “Wicked Games”. The duo’s rendition is now available on SoundCloud as a free download and they have just released the music video…
MIGHTY OAKS SIGN TO ASTRALWERKS AND RELEASE NEW SINGLE “BROTHER”
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Continuing its legacy of signing pioneering artists across genres and geography, Astralwerks announces its newest signing MIGHTY OAKS with the debut single “Brother” out today and the upcoming “Brother” EP out October 7th. A full-length album is set for release in the US in 2015. The Berlin-based trio of international musicians – Ian Hooper (US),…
DAVID LYNCH & PETER IVERS “IN HEAVEN”
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David Lynch’s Eraserhead rests firmly at the top of that canon of American underground culture for which there is no genre. A staple of the dark underbelly of popular cinema that was originally only viewable at arthouse screenings or on the Midnight Movie circuit, Eraserhead is a truly unadulterated offering; and much of its sensation…
PREMIERE: FLAUNT VIDEO FOR “CODON (DIPPED IN ECSTASY)”
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Flaunt is an act that can be hard to pin down. Taking its inspiration from all different waves of music, Flaunt explores various landscapes on its album CODON with hints of indie rock, dub, house, ambient and experimental sounds all rolled into one trippy experience. This is not music for the easy-listening crowd as it…
EVERPRESENT “IN MY VEINS” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Everpresent is Matthew Cahoon, a unique vocalist, keyboardist, percussionist, and composer. Everpresent was created in January of 2002 to bring a unique blend of dark pop and alternative electronica the current musical landscape. The timeline has been an interesting evolution of musical experimentation combined with a certain degree of commercial appeal, diving into the dance…
FALL OUT BOY RELEASE NEW SINGLE “CENTURIES”
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Said Pete Wentz: “We never had a plan to jump right back into it after the whirlwind year we’ve had…but sometimes the song calls you. We started writing “Centuries” while we were on tour. Traveling the world for the last year we have seen, and been a part of, the landscape and fabric of music…
COURTNEY J. RELEASES ” LIT” LYRIC VIDEO
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Indie Recording and Entertainment Artist “Courtney J.” has released “LIT”. It is the first track released off of her forthcoming mixtape. The track includes a unique melodic trap sound which is married perfectly to her ambient and mystical vocal style. The Lyric video, shot and directed by both Courtney J. and 6ChamberProductions captures a dreamy,…
STOLI IS PROUD TO PRESENT A MESSAGE FROM ALVIN HARRISON
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Many of you Skope subscribers/readers are from nations all over the globe. I am sure at first glance, you might think, this guy is focusing on American problems which do not effect me. Well, whether you like it or not, and for better or worse, America’s problems and issues have a way of affecting everyone’s…
