Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

WE ARE THE PHYSICS VIDEO “GO GO NUCLEO FOR SCIENCE”

We Are The Physics’ second album, Your Friend, The Atom was released back in October of last year, and spawned singles Goran Ivanisevic, Applied Robotics and Napoleon Loves Josephine. Most recently, a 7-inch pressing of album track Dildonics was released alongside the never-before-heard B-side, Welcome Back, Paul Dirac. The band are heading out on tour…

SAMWELL IS BACK WITH “JUST BE FREE” VIDEO

Superstar the smash hit video “What What (In the Butt)” Samwell is back with another enchanting video for “Just Be Free,” a track from his forthcoming LP.   Produced by Lucy Wieczorek, Sunshine Benbelkacem and Samwell, “Just Be Free” is an anthem track, extolling the benefits of fully accepting yourself.

ANN PRAGG MP3 “DEMOLITION DUST”

Wonderland Archives is thrilled to announce the May 7th release of Bitter Fruit, the debut full-length album by Ann Pragg, featuring new single “Demolition Dust”. Ann Pragg is the alter ego of Gainesville, Florida’s Matt Radick (Holopaw, Blood River). He blends the intimacy of Nick Drake, along with the brooding of Smog or Richard Buckner,…

HOW TO END THE PERFECT DAY

The Perfect End to a Perfect Day: Weddings are all about the unity of two people, surrounded by their closest friends and family in a symbolic gesture of love. It goes without saying how important weddings are to us — after all, we don’t refer to it as the “big day” for nothing. It’s important…

THE STRANGLERS VIDEO + FREE DOWNLOAD FROM NEW ALBUM

With the forthcoming release of ‘Giants’, and their single ‘Mercury Rising’ out now and available as a free download in the US, fans and newcomers now have the chance to experience and enjoy brand new material that remains ever so true to that classic Stranglers sound, and at their very best.

HENRY BLAK POST “KILL ME”

HENRY BLAK, a NYC based band lead by supermodel and female vocalist NICOLE TRUNFIO and producer/actor Carlos Velazquez will release their first EP which is self-titled ‘Henry Blak’ come April 4th.

BRITISH SEA POWER VIDEO “MACHINERIES OF JOY”

In 2013, ten years on from their debut album, British Sea Power are hitting their stride. New album Machineries Of Joy is a creative high, a superbly composed, multi-stylistic tour de force. Beautifully mechanised rhythms sits alongside wind-blasted Brontë-rock cinematics. Brain-bent garage thrash hurtles in.

STOLI PREMIERES MATTHEW SCHULTZ “MONEY OR ME” FEAT JIM JONES

Wow, we just cannot get out of this 2013 winter, snowing again! Before we begin I just want to mention that the Roku has become a favorite of mine for my music listening. Roku offers all the music streaming like Pandora & iheartradio. It also has all my purchased music through Amazon MP3. I would…

TESSA LENA VIDEO “SPENTE LE STELLE”

Avant-garde artist, Tessa Lena–aka the creative force behind Tessa Makes Love– is a multi-faceted visionary who tests the boundaries of the human condition through her music and character. Inspired by the work of Andy Golub, who’s best known for painting nude models on the streets of NYC, Tessa had good friend and artist, Olenka Barinova,…

MÉNAGE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “PROMISES”

After two months of touring throughout Canada, alternative rock band Ménage is set to perform at The Viper Room in West Hollywood on Tuesday, April 9, in support of the release of their new music video for their third single, “Promises,” off their self-titled debut album.

RACHEL GRIFFIN VIDEO “BEST DANCE EVER”

Rachel’s new video, “Best Dance Ever,” is the first epic single off her upcoming EP.   This exemplary and celebrated pop ballad about first time love is symbolical of Rachel’s catchy tunes and memorable lyrics. Receiving accolades from Gavin DeGraw, The Portland Phoenix and Face Magazine, Rachel is quickly making her own lane in pop…

THE TIN DRUMS POST “EULOGY”

In their Los Angeles-based project The Tin Drums, lap-steel guitarist Anna Beth Carson and roots-rocker Jason Diaz marry early stax/volt soul and Americana in their singular brand of alt-country.   Their self-produced debut EP, Before the Evening Falls, is a testament of emotional triumph and self-discovery, speaking truth stranger than fiction.

RL NEW VIDEO “BOO’D UP” FEAT TAYLOR J

Notable singer/songwriter, RL, debuts the video to his first single, “Boo’d Up” featuring Big Play Entertainment label mate and fellow Minnesota native, Taylor J, off of his upcoming sophomore album, “5:15”; so named for the actual time of his birth.

SLAINE NEW VIDEO FOR “BLOODTHIRSTY” OFF ‘THE BOSTON PROJECT’

Boston based rapper/actor Slaine will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17th with a headlining performance at the Highline Ballroom in New York City with Reef the Lost Cauze, Nems & Special Teamz. In anticipation of the annual Irish holiday Slaine has released the Lü Balz produced song “Bloodthirsty” feat. 357 & Phinelia from his…

YOUR MUSIC SUBMITTED TO OVER 500 RECORD LABELS

Yes you did read it right. The folks at www.how-to-market-music.com have just completed months of work culminating in over 500 labels worldwide agreeing to have a monthly “Artists spotlight” of just 20 artists delivered to their heads of A&R for consideration of adding new bands / artists to their rosters. The cost for inclusion is…

LACY JAMES VIDEO “OLD LANGUAGES”

With strong and diverse instrumentals, the red-haired songstress, Lacy James, has returned to the music scene with the upcoming release of her new album, Circle of Swallows.   Since her celebrated last album Lovefeast, released in 1992, Lacy has had much time to reflect and pursue her other great passion: dance.

REDFOO PRESENTS 13-YEAR-OLD JADAGRACE

Teenage pop dynamo Jadagrace, who was discovered by LMFAO’s Redfoo, will release her debut single, “Run Dat Back,” on iTunes today. The track, which earned Jadagrace major buzz on Radio Disney, is the first single from Jadagrace’s upcoming debut album for Epic Records. She is currently working with veteran record executive Kerry Gordy and Epic’s…

AN-TEN-NAE FEAT ALICE. D VIDEO

Oakland/San Fransico based producer An*Ten*Nae has released the official video for his chart-topping single ‘Raindrops on Roses’ featuring the haunting vocals of Alice D. and his own unmistakable bass heavy beats.

EPITOME MUSIC LIBRARY OFFERS MUSIC LICENSING FOR TODAY

“Discover the lucrative opportunities made available through Music Licensing.” A music library. Epitome Music Library is a collection of unparalleled music from composers, artists, and bands that are handpicked by EML. At EML, we are composers ourselves, and have intimate knowledge of the type and quality of music that can stand up to the fierce…

MAX LILJA VIDEO FOR “I SOUND MY SOUND”

Max Lilja, a founder of the million selling cello rock band Apocalyptica releases his debut solo album “Plays Electronica By One Cello” in April 12th 2013. The 1996 debut album “Plays Metallica By Four Cellos” by the Finnish cello rockers started a new era of instrumentalism, in the all cello “Plays Electronica By One Cello”…

PORTUGAL. THE MAN ANNOUNCES “EVIL FRIENDS”

  Atlantic Records artist Portugal. The Man has announced the release of their latest album.   “EVIL FRIENDS,” produced by Danger Mouse, will be available on June 4. The band premiered the video for the title track and first single, “Evil Friends,” today via their site, www.portugaltheman.com.  

STOLI LIVES BY THE SAM GROW MOTTO: LIFE, LOVE, AND MUSIC

Hello to all on this March 12, the first day of SXSW down in Austin, TX. Although I will not be there this year, you can feel the excitement and hear the music from Boston! I just want to say that certain haters have knocked SXSW for how mainstream and corporate it has become. I…

AWOLNATION SPRING TOUR TIX GIVEAWAY @ SKOPE

In anticipation of their upcoming Spring tour with Blondefire and Mother Mother, AWOLNATION have released a tour sampler featuring the song “All I Need” as well as tracks from Blondefire and Mother Mother. The sampler can be downloaded for free here: http://win.gs/XxJJ4G. The band have also released a tour trailer that features music from all…

9TH WONDER PRODUCED TRACK “THE TOWN” BY GQ

They say it’s different across the bridge, and there is something definitely different about GQ.   In the words of 9th Wonder, simply put, “he’s a star”. GQ, who Grammy Award winning producer, 9th Wonder, coins his “secret weapon” is not only a former NCAA basketball champion, but in fact Oakland’s next Hip Hop hero.

SUN ANGLE RELEASES FIRST TRACK “TIME SNAKES”

New Moss Records is excited to release the debut album from Sun Angle entitled Diamond Junk, out May 7, 2013. In celebration of the announcement, Sun Angle is debuting the first single “Time Snakes.” Produced by Danny Seim from Menomena, Diamond Junk was recorded in a brief blip of space-time in a cabin lurking in…

K. ROSE VIDEO FOR “A VOI E A ME”

Skope wanted to introduce you to K. Rose of Epidemic Records and her single, “A Voi E A Me” (You And I), directed by Mike Ho and produced by Cool & Dre (choreographed by K. Rose herself!).

DANNY MALONE NEW SINGLE “BALLOONS”

Few up-and-coming artists can boast over 650,000 YouTube views and a day officially dedicated to them. But Danny Malone can. His video for “Baby Bleu” is a YouTube sensation, he was named Number One Artist to Watch by Austin Monthly, and the mayor of Austin, TX declared August 24th, 2010 to be Official Danny Malone…

ZACK KNIGHT GOING VIRAL WITH “RUNAWAY NOW”

The new video takes the listener on a journey through their own imagination; waking up in the night to a strange noise and trying to find out where it’s coming from. Be dazzled by the electrifying look between the couple and pay attention to the bracelet in this video so we don’t ruin the ending…