Feature stories and artist interviews
Sometimes it can be difficult to dig up opportunities to showcase music talent, regardless of genre. There are local bars, clubs, coffee shops, and special events, but these can get booked up fast for space, and it can be extremely difficult to find anything consistent. But, there is another option for musicians willing to expand…
Digital donation platform, PIZICATO, launched today and is transforming the way fans can support their favorite musicians. This technology allows the fans to have a direct impact on how an artist is compensated, effectively plucking their own strings, disrupting the status quo and changing the model of the current music industry. From small town garage…
Billboard charting teen rocker chick Diamante has unveiled her second single “Dirty Blonde” from her upcoming Dirty Blonde EP, out April 7. “Dirty Blonde” is the follow up single to “Bite Your Kiss”, which peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Hot Singles chart in 2014. Dirty Blonde EP is now available for pre-order on iTunes. The…
Sure, the platinum-selling singer and songwriter is the architect behind ubiquitous smashes such as “On the Way Down”, “True”, and “Shine On” as well as albums including 2004’s Take It All Away, which hit #8 on the Billboard Top 200, You Stand Watching [2005], and The Moon Underwater [2008]. However, you’ll get to know Ryan…
There are several ways to reduce how much you spend on food without compromising on the quality of food that you eat. Find some tips below on how you could cut costs on your grocery bill: 1. Avoid fast foods and pre-packaged meals A change of mindset is important. Think planning, value for money, cook…
The Weather Machine began in earnest when singer Slater Smith and guitarist Colin Robson met at an open-mic in Pacific City, OR, March of 2012. The two decided to team up to record Smith’s songs at Robson’s then brand new studio, Kiwanda Sound Recordings. Cellist Matthew Cartmill and drummer Tanner Smith (Slater’s brother) joined on…
Indie pop vocalist Sabina announces the release of her new single “I Wish,” the title track off her upcoming debut EP set to be released in March 2015. With her soulful vocals and earthy sound Sabina’s music aligns itself perfectly with the likes of Coldplay and Lana Del Rey. Raised in Stuttgart, Germany, Sabina always…
Having conquered the alternative rock world with multi-platinum selling albums and unforgettable singles such as “These Are Days,” 10,000 Maniacs are about to release the most ambitious album of their career, a full-length collection of traditional British Isles folk songs, titled ‘Twice Told Tales’, newly interpreted by the band whose organic, neo-folk sound has influenced…
“I said that we need to… Cause another breakthrough… We’re strong enough to make a move” sings Melbourne’s rock funk guitar virtuoso Harts on his brand new single, “Breakthrough”. Following the success of recent radio hits “Red & Blue” and “When A Man’s A Fool”, Harts will release his next track “Breakthrough” in February. The…
Thousand is the project of French songwriter Stéphane Milochevitch and releases its self-titled, sophomore album on April 7 via eccentric French label Talitres. The album is a beautiful collection of pop-folk gems and soulful songwriting with an addictive edge, reminiscent of the Supremes and Bill Callahan dipped in synth pop and afro-beat. Listen to lead…
So you’ve decided to make some considerable upgrades to your home theater, but you only have a limited budget to work with. While you shouldn’t expect to create a movie theater that is worth charging $10 a ticket for entrance, you can still make it one of a kind experience your friends and family will…
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming album, Gliss Riffer, out February 24, 2015 on Domino, Dan Deacon has shared ‘Learning to Relax.’ Listen to it here. It follows the release of the Andrew Jeffrey directed video for Gliss Riffer opening track ‘Feel The Lightning.’ “Learning to Relax”, a live favorite that took shape while…
Urban Pop Duo Maliibu N Helene release their new single “Figure 8” (produced by DJ Mustard)! On the surface, South Bronx rapper Maliibu Miitch and classically-trained singer & dancer Helene are complete opposites but when they record and perform together, they mesh so perfectly. http://www.vevo.com/watch/maliibu-n-helene/Figure-8-%28Lyric-Video%29/USUV71402942
Hello there good music loving people of the world. Before we begin I must speak on AmazonMP3 $5 album deals. The other day I bought Eminem ‘Curtain Call’ and I just love how these classic albums can still have life even at a discount, I am all in. Lets get to the music though as…
Snow, snow, and more snow! This season, several areas of the U.S. and Canada have been hit particularly hard with winter weather. Snow days might mean a day or two off from work or school, but it also might mean that you need to spend a large chunk of time clearing sidewalks and driveways—perhaps repeatedly.…
“Shut It Down” is the band first single off their debut album “Shut It Down.” Filmed, directed, edited and special effects by ‘Sitcom Soldiers LTD.’ Available on itunes – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/shut-it-down-single/id964908733 Twitter: http://twitter.com/killitband Facebook: http://facebook.com/killitband
Skope staff writer Douglas Garnett’s EDM collective known as We Are GALILEE is celebrating the release of “ARRIVAL”, a 3 song e.p. out exclusively on Beatport.com. His group of songwriters and producers span coast to coast, from Florida to California and the buzz has been building steadily over the last few months with the single…
Quote from Charlie: “The song came to me out of nowhere. I hadn’t been listening to anything, and went out to eat- sat down at a table and literally started humming the baseline to what is now ‘Marvin Gaye,” said Puth. “I had the track in my mind, and when I went to record it,…
Chicago quintet, Santah return with the shimmering new track, “Sunkeeper” and announce a series of dates with Desert Noises. Led by brother/sister duo, Stanton and Vivian McConnell, Santah have been laying the laying the framework for their forthcoming second full-length, the Chico LP. “Sunkeeper” is their first offering since, last year’s Aww Man 7” and…
Florida-to-LA producer Kodak To Graph has announced his debut album ISA, out March 10th for free download. From the swamps of Gainesville to the border of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Kodak (AKA Michael Maleki) has drawn inspiration from the sounds and characters that he came across during the 2,400 mile journey. The first…
It’s that time again! No, not the six nations … Valentine’s Day. This year you are going to do it right! Most of the time people just say ‘I don’t need a day to celebrate love, I do it all year’, that’s good, but most people don’t, and anyway it’s important to do something a…
Fans of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett can vie to attend a free private concert in Key West, the island widely credited with inspiring his signature sound, by submitting their “dream set list” for the April 1 show. Tickets are not available for purchase, but instead 100 pairs are to be given away to entrants of the…
Five lucky people will be selected to win a FREE Keep Cool Watch courtesy of 2Four, Juggernaut 24 Entertainment, Keep Cool Watches and Skope Entertainment. The contest will run from February 12, 2015 till March 12, 2015 with the 5 winners being announced March 15, 2015 via Skope Entertainment. To enter simply go to: www.noisetrade.com/2four/intergalactic…
WILLA is an electro pop artist based in Vancouver, Canada. “Stay The Night” is her debut single and was produced by Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond. Her voice is her identity; her voice carries memories, vulnerabilities, pain, sadness, happiness, freedom, and her self. It’s her best friend and worst enemy. Now we hear and feel…
Northampton-born singer/songwriter Jay Brown has just unveiled a video for new single ‘Green’ – which comes off her forthcoming EP ‘My Name Is Her’ – set for release on Turn First Records on 23rd February. Born into a huge musical family, growing up singing in gospel church and spending her teenage years fronting a rock…
Started in 2014 and inspired by the classic 80’s electronic pop of Roxy Music, Soft Cell and Japan Manchester’s GIRL FRIEND found a sound all of their own. A band unknowingly fizzing with modern feel and described recently as ‘honing in on the particulars of passion and desire.’ The band’s songs channel the muse of…
Billy Shaddox is blessed with the ability to blend the western dualities of coastal dreamer and high mountain drifter into his deep, easy flowing songs. This is modern American folk music with pop sensibilities. His latest single, “I Melt, I Howl,” his latest single, exemplifies just that. Rooted in stories of love and fortune lost,…
Industrial pop-rock star Valerie Gentile partnered up with ReGen Magazine to host an exclusive pre-release stream of her single “Fuck Yes”. Today she made the new brash and bold single available for purchase and download via Bandcamp! Being the first new material released since Val’s 2013 debut EP ‘Love Is Luxury’, Gentile showcases a forward…
After releasing their debut EP Brightside in 2014, the Australian Central Coasts’ most unflappable indie duo Little Earthquake have spent the past year traveling the nation’s highways, introducing themselves to Australia’s regional towns and playing the country’s capital cities. Now with countless shows under their belt and months of meticulous refining, Little Earthquake are ready…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Vita Chambers has just released her new video for “Kings of Love” Teaming up with director Jimmy Keegan, Vita Chambers tells a war torn love story that takes place from behind enemy lines. Not just a powerful song “Kings Of Love” is a great illustration of Vita Chambers’ acting…
Being a DJ isn’t always about playing in clubs or living a raucous nightlife. There is another, less understood, side of the art of DJing that can best be exemplified by this year’s Grammy winner, Aphex Twin. Having taken the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, this reclusive musical genius didn’t even venture out of his…
Better Business Bureau (BBB) has launched a new website to help New Englanders for before, during and after winter storms. BBB’s new website provides information on storm preparation, how to avoid scams targeting homeowners, and lists of trustworthy businesses. “New England has been hit with record-breaking snow this winter. BBB has provided new resources to…
UK singer/songwriter Katy Tiz is back with “Whistle (While You Work It)” the new single off of her upcoming Atlantic Records debut album. JustJared premiered the lyric video yesterday saying the song “is going to be your next big jam.” “Whistle (While You Work It)” follows the success of “The Big Bang,” Katy’s breakout single…
POLYPHASE has an American/British influence, therefore they sing mainly in English, although they do have a few songs in Spanish. Despite the language barrier of being in a Latin market and singing in English, POLYPHASE is one of the most important rock bands in the Rep. of Panama. POLYPHASE has had 4 of their music…
Hello there good people of this music loving world. I am coming at you live from snow-bound Boston, MA and I have never seen snow & chaos like this before. Before we begin I need to ask if anyone else finds it odd that Kanye West feels the need to stand up for Beyonce at…
Check out the new video from Avril from her self-titled 5th studio album, “Give You What You Like” is the featured song for the new Lifetime film, ‘Babysitters Black Book’, premiering on Saturday, February 21. “Give You What You Like” is available at iTunes! http://bit.ly/1KCPCER
UK songwriter Tropics (AKA Chris Ward) has revealed his sophomore album Rapture in its entirety, the full album is out February 17th on Innovative Leisure. His music draws inspiration from artists like James Blake, Little Dragon, Rhye and more, delivering moody, chilling vocals over equally-haunting instrumentation. https://soundcloud.com/innovativeleisure/sets/tropics-rapture-1
Following the group’s latest collection Crucial Cuts (Jan 13, VP Records/Dub Rockers), the legendary reggae band Mystic Revealers releases the brand new track “Herb Must Legalize Now” (Feb 3, VP Records/Dub Rockers) featuring Jamaica’s rising star Chronixx. The song premiered on COMPLEX and is available this week on iTunes. The single, supporting legalization of the…
Background: GLAY is a rock band from the Hokkaido area, and formed in 1988. The members came together as a high school band, when founding Takuro, asked Teru to play drums. Growing in local popularity while still in high school, a move to Tokyo after graduation taught the the harsh truth that a popular small…
DANK’s new single, “Who’s Got Ya Love” displays a different side to this talented electronic producer. Known for his hard-hitting bass and driving beats, “Who’s Got Ya Love” sees DANK experiment with his sound and the results are extraordinary. Sultry saxophone and smooth vocals are prominent throughout the track. DANK continues to push himself with…
