Following from their successful debut mini album ‘To You’ earlier this year, Sydney’s Indie Rock/Folk quartet Battleships have revealed their new video for album highlight ‘As You’d Begun.’ They have found themselves in high rotation on Triple J, with further support from 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne and Radcliffe and Maconie. http://youtu.be/-xcFr2ZFrpg Song By Toad called…
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ETHAN JOHNS VIDEO “DON’T REACH TOO FAR”
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Acclaimed British musician and producer Ethan Johns will release his debut album If Not Now Then When? on July 30th 2013 through his own Three Crows Records label here in the U.S. Released earlier this year in the UK off the back of an extensive record store tour and sold out headline run, to…
STOLI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TRACY WALTON’S NEW ALBUM OUT NOW
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Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well out there! I just want to note that Skope traffic from China is surpassing all other countries on the regular these days so I just want to say “Ni-Hao”. A few weeks back I noted that legal music consumption will come through digital downloads and streaming.…
DEMIGODZ NEW VIDEO “RAIDERS CAP”
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Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) first official full-length LP, KILLmatic, featuring appearances from RA The Rugged Man, Termanology, Panchi (of NYG’z), Planetary (of Outerspace), Scoop Deville & Eternia with production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, The Snowgoons, Apathy, Teddy Roxpin, Chumzilla, Skammadix & Will C is now available…
EVERYONE DIES IN UTAH RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Temple, Texas band Everyone Dies In Utah recently released a video for their song Desoto 55, which appears on their latest album +//- (Polarities). The video was created by Oliver Broadbent, a filmmaker from Leeds, UK. It features Lego characters acting out the storyline with additional animation. http://youtu.be/mNAT_38B5a8 Teetering between breakneck brutality and elegant,…
ISRAEL: MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
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“Shirim Bakikar” (Songs in the square) was held on Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square. Songs in The Square is the main ceremony of the Tel Aviv municipality to mark The State of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8uWdencL3M With well over 10,000 people in…
CLIFFTOP VANDLAZ POST “LIFE IS GOOD”
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“Life Is Good” is the first release off the upcoming full length album “Global Vandalizm” which is entirely produced by Swiss duo “Clifftop Vandalz”and will be dropping for free download in June. It features a lot of young, unknown mc’s who are hungry and always down to work but also some already well known artists.…
THE WOES OF A TRAVELING BAND
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The perception of a traveling band to someone who has never been in one, seems glamorous and adventurous. Truth is, it is rarely glamorous but often adventurous. The stories are endless, you have to live it to understand. However, I’m sure we have all been in this predicament at one point or another. The rain…
DOWN WITH WEBSTER “ONE IN A MILLION” VIDEO
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Platinum Canadian genre-bending outfit, Down With Webster has now released the official video for their latest single, “One In A Million.” The video, which was directed by Aaron A (Nelly Furtado, mynameiskay), gives fans a look into the DWW live experience. The band spoke about it stating, “we wanted to create a video that captured…
PI JACOBS SINGLE “URBANICANA”
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Pi Jacobs is a singer-songwriter you’ve probably heard, even if you haven’t heard of her! Her music has been licensed to cable television networks such as MTV, Oxygen and Nickelodeon and most recently her song “Trying to be Loved,” appeared on ABC Family’s hit show “Pretty Little Liars.” She collaborated with renown producer Eugene…
HUNTER HUNTED VIDEO “END OF THE WORLD”
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Los Angeles based band Hunter Hunted are excited to release a music video for their song “End of the World.” Watch the video at the link below. To say that they’ve accomplished a lot in a short amount of time would be an understatement. Since the bands inception in January of 2013, they’ve been included…
FIDELIS NEW SINGLE “I COULD DO BETTER” DESTINED TO BE CLASSIC
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Fidelis is an up and coming songwriter and singer with a flair for hooks with soul. Part neo-soul, pop, piano and even country blues, Fidelis’ single demonstrates that you don’t have to follow the rules to create something articulate and memorable. Skope: Tell us a little about your single “I Could Do Better”. Is it…
SINGER SONGWRITER ALLIE FOX BUILDING HER OWN “IVORY TOWERâ€
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Country music has recently managed to cross-over into the mainstream scene with great ease. Acts like Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson and Garth Brooks have proven this to be true. An independent artist from Michigan is paving a similar path for herself. Allie Fox was a hidden gem just waiting to be found. At the age…
THE HUSSY’S AUDIO & VIDEO FROM ‘PAGAN HISS’
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The Hussy’s “Pagan Hiss” comes out on Southpaw Records. The Hussy describe themselves as “a psych punk duo from the politically charged cheese rectum that is Madison, Wisconsin.” The new album has already seen praise from the likes of Pitchfork, Spin, Ad Hoc, Impose, Get Bent, Raven Sings the Blues, and others. “Blame” MP3:…
BEN CARON RELEASES FAN-FUNDED SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM
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Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter Ben Caron has been working on his debut album for a solid year. The project, which will be released on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, was recorded as a series of three fan-funded EPs, each one consisting of three original songs. Donations were collected via his own personal website, without the assistance…
J.DREW POSTS ‘NEVER COMING BACK’ EP FOR ALL TO HEAR
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Multi-talented artist J.Drew flexes his musical muscle on the EP “Never Coming Back” available for download here. J.Drew is the first and youngest producer signed to the Pharrell Williams imprint StarTrak. On “Never Coming Back” the Detroit native personifies the term “triple threat” by singing, writing, rapping and producing his way into your speakers. J.Drew…
THE COURTNEY JOHN PROJECT VIDEO “BLACK CINDERELLA”
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Jamaica’s The Courtney John Project release the official video for the single, “Black Cinderella,” just days after their debut LP Future was released on the FiWi Music Label. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLeFIWDzTrU One of the most moving and electrifying award winning writers, Courtney John returns with his eagerly awaited collaboration The Courtney John Project, with long time producer-cohort…
AARADHNA VIDEO FOR “GREAT MAN”
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Aaradhna, the standout vocalist from New Zealand is back with a new video, it’s called “Great Man”. Directed by Jared Khai, “Great Man” is a visually alluring video, flanked with backgorund dancers, and her band, Aaradhna continues to solidify her status as one of the rising elite vocalist in music today. The critically acclaimed vocalist…
STOLI GETS EMOTIONAL WHEN “HOW DO PEOPLE LIVE” BY TRIPO9 PLAYS
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Hello to all Skope readers, it is awesome to see you again! Before we bring on my guest Tripo9, I just want to comment on something very intersting. I read that over half of UK and US consumers would like to have the option to sell-on the digital content they have purchased. Now think about…
EMMA LOUISE “MIRRORS” VIDEO
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Emma Louise is smart enough to know that having a breakout hit like Jungle brings with it as many challenges as it does opportunities. And that knowledge has never been far from her mind during the writing and recording of ‘vs Head vs Heart’. Produced in the Brisbane studio of Matt Redlich (Hungry Kids of…
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV POSTS “SAINT VALENTINE”
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The Weatherman, the new album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov, will be released July 9 on Suitcase Town Music. This is Isakov’s third full-length release and follows 2009’s This Empty Northern Hemisphere, which the Denver Post praised as “an artistic masterwork” and Paste Magazine described as “quietly lush” and “deeply vibrant.” In celebration of…
LISTEN TO BRAND NEW VAMPIRE WEEKEND TRACK “YA HEY”
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As Vampire Weekend gear up for the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Modern Vampires of the City, the band have unveiled a lyrical video for brand new track “Ya Hey,” directed by Greg Brunkalla. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-BznQE6B8U Already hailed in a 4.5 star Rolling Stone lead review raving “dark…
WELCOME TO THE ZU
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OnPlanetZu is creating a scene all their own in LA, delivering high energy dubstep mixed with punk and hiphop. With a new single “Speakers” out and gaining an onslaught of new fans daily, OnPlanetZu is one of those rare acts that you just can’t help but rock out to, tap your foot or raise a…
SKY BLU NEW LATIN SINGLE FOR CINCO DE MAYO
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Sky Blu of LMFAO delivers his highly-anticipated Latin single “Salud” just in time for your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! The new record features Pitbull protégé Sensato (Crazy People, Watagatapitusberry), Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show), and Reek Rude. “SALUD” – Sky Blu ft. Reek Rude, Sensato, & Wilmer Valderrama http://soundcloud.com/bigbaduniversity/sky-blu-salud or http://youtu.be/7–SbbzOirI www.bigbad.com
BIBIO EXPLAINS NEW VIDEO
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“Many years ago I was in Wolverhampton library looking for music to take out. I was in the cassette section and there was an album cover which stood out to me – it was the self-titled album by ‘Free’. The cover is of a blue sky and a naked woman’s silhouette striding over the camera.…
FLESH ROXON: ZOMBIE ROCK FROM THE NORTH
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When you combine three tattooed men from Finland, an upright bass, enthusiasm for punk rock and B-grade horror movies, you get a load of horror punk from hell…Or a trio named Flesh Roxon. During their first year of existence, Flesh Roxon has been refining their act at live shows as well as in the studio.…
JULIE MAR NEW VIDEO “DAYDREAMING”
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Singer/Songwriter, Julie Mar, plans to release a new album TBA in the upcoming year. Mar’s zeal for music began at the young age of 7 when she started piano and guitar lessons, and although her interest in singing began as a lighthearted hobby, she later pursued voice training. http://youtu.be/F6BMjSUorrk The raven-haired songbird began writing…
J. PEGUERO VIDEO FOR “CALLIN'”
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As J. Peguero is taking radio airwaves across the U.S. by storm with his latest Callin’, the time has arrived for the official video release. VIDEO: http://youtu.be/vLcR0jXy-2Y Callin’ is inspired by the challenges of personal sacrifice that are often made while in pursuit of providing for family. It has sparked a global movement and…
MY SECRET ISLAND NEW VIDEO “EVIL FIRE”
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There are a limited pressed promo CD with 3 different versions of the songs. It is the third music video from MSI, but the first is with real people, hot people. It is an extraordinary genre mix – Old Rock n’ roll guitar riff music with pop synths and a cool beat. A devil sometimes…
RISING POPULARITY OF CHRISTAN MUSIC
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While Christian music has a long history in church music, contemporary Christian music is seeing a huge rise in popularity today. The term “contemporary Christian music” incorporates Christian rock and pop as well as songs of praise and worship, and came about through the Jesus movement revival in the 60s and 70s: groups of…
NEW DAY DAWN VIDEO “WHATEVER IT TAKES”
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Much like the rest of the songs featured on New Day Dawn’s new ep “Rise Above This,” “Whatever It Takes,” is about following your dreams and not letting anything stop you. The band debuts the video for “Whatever It Takes” exclusively on myISH Youtube Channel today. View it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJGJBYt_pTA “Whatever It Takes”…
MALKOVICH NEW VIDEO “LIES”
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Irangeles (Iran/Los Angeles) lyricist Malkovich presents the Hashim Thomas-directed music video for “Lies”, his Evilldewer-produced single from his new album Great Expectations, written and recorded in New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles after giving up his home and possessions to travel indefinitely. Expectations is the followup to his Ayatollah Presley mixtape hosted…
PROLIFIC COMMENTS ON THE TORONTO RAP INDUSTRY IN HIS NEW VIDEO “THE GRIND”
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10 year Canadian hip hop veteran Prolific releases his new video, The Grind, that addresses music industry myths, showcases the rapper’s own hard-earned set of skills and offers a unique battle-hardened perspective on how to make it in the ruthless Toronto rap game. The Grind showcases Prolific on an instrumental by one of hip-hop’s pre-eminent…
PATRON THE DEPTHMC RELEASES “COME REAL”
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Patron the DepthMC released his new single “Come Real” from his upcoming album L.N.C. The new Single is available on ITunes and all major retailers. This new release from an Award winning artist is the exciting first taste of what we can expect from Patron the DepthMC’s upcoming new album. Audio: https://soundcloud.com/patronthedepthmc/come-real-master-1 “Come Real” is…
JIMMY RAE CROSSING PATHS WITH BRIDGEWORK
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Originally from Georgia, Vermont, John Renaud may have been raised in a SMALL town but he had BIG plans! Renaud is the sole captain steering the ship that is Bridgework. A lot of interesting history surrounds Bridgework, as a band, where the group even got to play at the legendary Whiskey A Go…
ISRAEL’S PLUGFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL TO FEATURE
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Travelers and music lovers from Israel and around the world will arrive in Kfar Hanokdim near the Dead Sea for the first-ever PlugFest music festival, May 9-11. The PlugFest music festival will feature performances by a diverse array of international artists, including Azealia Banks (US), Lee Scratch Perry (Jamaica), Tinariwen (Mali), John Talabot (Spain) and…
DEATH ENGINE SIGNS RECORD DEAL + “AMEN” POSTS
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Lorient, France’s DEATH ENGINE deliver violent and obscure noise in the vein of Playing Enemy, Swans or Amenra. Recorded in a live setting and mixed by producer/engineer Amaury Sauvé at La Senelle (Birds In Row, As We Draw, Direwolves…) then mastered by Sylvain Biguet, their debut EP “Amen” features four tracks of thunderous riffs, cutthroat…
ABSOLOOT’S NEW ALBUM ‘BANKSTERS’ IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY
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Normally when a rapper comes out that has something real to say, he gets squeezed out by all the mainstream noise. Now you do a little dance and a hook, BAM! YouTube sensation [Soulja Boi]. But Absoloot’s new album “Banksters” isn’t just a heady piece of social commentary; it has some tight hooks and production…
STOLI HOLDS A VERY CANDID & HONEST INTERVIEW WITH YEAR OF THE DRAGON
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Hello people of the world, we are all still & here so that is a good thing. These days you must count your blessings! Anyways before we get started I want to speak on Vevo. Vevo is Youtube’s music video channnel. I never really got into it but now that Vevo is on Roku I…
SENIT POSTS “FOLLOW ME” + INTRO VIDEO
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Whether it’s Ferrari or Gucci, the country’s got an impeccable track record when it comes to setting trends and creating paragons. You can add Senit to that list. Born and raised in Bologna to an Eritrean family, the sultry singer is primed to heat up pop music worldwide with her 2013 single “One Stop Shop”.…
