Marya is an exceptional Bay Area artist with a flare for the dramatic. Using music as a vehicle to connect to the world around her, Stark earned a degree in Music Therapy–a pursuit that has expanded and energized her own art. All of these attributes are clearly on display in “Crossroads,” a work of dynamic…
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BROODS PREMIERE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR CURRENT SINGLE ‘BRIDGES’
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Hot on the heels of their SOLD OUT North American tour this spring, New Zealand duo BROODS premiered the official video for their current single “Bridges” today. View now on VEVO: http://smarturl.it/WatchBridges Having posted “Bridges” on soundcloud and garnering more than half-a-million plays in just a couple of months, the brother/sister duo soon inked a…
NOY NEW SINGLE “LET HER GO”
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Following the successful recent release of her self-titled debut album, soulful pop-rocker NOY slows things down with her new single, “Let Her Go.” The emotional ballad features the raw vocals the multi-cultural artist has come to be recognized for as she continues to showcase her genre-defying versatility. Swelling strings frame “Let Her Go” as NOY…
NEW TRACK “I OWN IT” BY NACEY FEAT. ANGEL HAZE
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Washington DC based DJ and producer, Nacey gives us a dance floor smash with “I Own It” feat. Angel Haze. The Washington Post has called him “One of the District’s most prolific DJs.” Recent remixes from Nacey include La Roux, Major Lazer, M.I.A. and Outkast, with more to come from him this year. https://soundcloud.com/nacey/nacey-i-own-it-ft-angel-haze
DOMINGO NEW SINGLE FEAT KRS-1, GREG NICE, & KOOL G RAP
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Domingo is one of the most prominent hip hop producers to ever come from East New York, Brooklyn he has produced for some of hip hop’s most respected and well known artists such as Big Pun, Eminem, Kool G Rap, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, KRS-1 to name a few. In keeping focus to…
BABES’ NEW VIDEO “ISN’T IT LOVE”
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The second music video from LA’s Babes is a modern Western. The hilarious and heartbreaking “Isn’t It Love” was directed by Ben Berman and features actor John Ennis (Mr. Show) and Babes’ Sarah Rayne performing the Bull Whip’s various tricks while asking the song’s eternal question. Isn’t it? Babes, the saddest, horniest band in the…
DERON NEW VIDEO “BLUE PILL”
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DMV artist Deron release the official music video for his single “Blue Pill” produced by Casito y Scrilla. “Blue Pill” peaked at #3 on the the college radio charts. Watch the video that takes you the day in the life of an exotic dancer with a pill addiction. Watch Deron’s “Blue Pill” music video now:…
REVIEWING FOUR HIGH-QULAITY PEDALS FOR ROCK MUSIC
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Regardless the type of music a particular guitarist might enjoy most, he or she likely will need one or more effects pedals to produce a wider range of sounds and possibly help land more studio gigs. You can pair these with great guitar reverb pedals to your liking or get the dry signal out straight to…
SHANE PIASECKI VIDEO “FEELS ALRIGHT”
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Shane Piasecki’s new single, “Feels Alright”, is a revved up and rootsy slice of soul-rock, one of many gems on his new record Set You Free, his first for label LandStar Entertainment, and his best collection of songs to date. Set You Free is available now on iTunes, and Piasecki is currently gearing up for…
STARKILLERS POST “REEFA” SINGLE
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Bringing the sounds of Ibiza 2014 to Big & Dirty Records, Starkillers is the chosen DJ in the mix for the Ibiza 2014 compilation for the label, to be released on the 30th May. The compilation will feature two exclusive tracks from Starkillers himself, Reefa and Bang Ya Head as well as 7 exclusive bonus…
CLOCKWISE PREMIERES FIRST TRACK OFF NEW EP
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Clockwise (formerly Andy Clockwise) is releasing the first single and title track from his upcoming EP Dancing World. The EP, set for digital release on July 15th, is the first of a two-part “ode to conflict, both internal and external.” The “Dancing World” single is hypnotic and free, echoing with loneliness and congregation that soars…
C-MONEY DROPS “PLAY THAT” FEAT IAMSU FOR MEMORIAL DAY BBQ’S
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C-Money has got the single that you will need to keep the BBQ party going all weekend. “Play That” feat his boy IAMSU is quickly becoming an anthem. C-money, Raised in Oakland, California, actually grew up listening to a lot of east coast rappers. He gives you heartfelt music that he knows his fans will…
SILVERBIRD WANT YOU TO HEAR ‘SURFACE LIFE’ EP
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Silverbird’s debut EP Surface Life is out next Tuesday (May 27), and today they shared the full EP stream! Silverbird formed when frontman/songwriter Tim Barr, whose past musical endeavors include a short stint performing with Lizzy Grant aka Lana Del Ray as well as playing and studying with Dizzy Gillespie’s longtime pianist Mike Longo, caught…
NAO COMES OUT WITH “BACK PORCH”
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Nao is a 24 year old singer, songwriter and producer from East London. Since leaving Guildhall School of Music and Drama Nao has been working full time as a musician (including jobs singing with Jarvis Cocker, Pulp and Kwabs) but is now taking her first steps as a solo artist. After writing hundreds of songs…
UNDERRATED SPORTS: IS IT A DYING ART OR AN EXCITING SPORT?
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Some sports just don’t hold allure of popularity they once did. Others take their place in the popular sports canon through media and popular participation. The interests of the general public change regarding the excitement they seek in sports. Consider some of these sports that have seen a significant decline in recent decades. These sports…
THE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR MUSIC IS DROPP.FM
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Dropp.fm is a social network for music that connects you directly to the music that your friends want you to hear, by using the dropp.fm bookmark button that lets anybody share a youtube or soundcloud song directly to dropp.fm with just two simple clicks. Come check out what dropp.fm is all about and happy dropping:…
BAMBOOK EP ‘HEARTS & ROADS’ EP
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The new Culprit release has a distinct Scandinavian flavor. Sweden’s rising talents, the Bambook duo, deliver their Culprit debut with the stunning ‘Hearts & Roads’, backed with remixes by Norway’s Finnebassen and Finland’s finest export but current Berlin resident Kiki. Bambook’s recent breakthrough single, “Give it Up” (out on Faceless Recordings) has become a…
BEEBS AND HER MONEY MAKERS VIDEO “OUT THE DOOR”
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Orlando, FL’s Beebs And Her Money Makers will release their new LP “Wurst Album Ever” on May 27th, in advance of their summer long stint on the Vans Warped Tour, which kicks off on June 13 in Houston, TX and runs through August 3. With the kazoo-wielding songstress Beebs as their fearless leader, BaHMM is…
DAUGHTER & SON POST VIDEO “DAUGHTER & SON”
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The NYC-based duo Daughter & Son consists of two inspiring and individual artists: Jody Shelton and Mighty Kate. What happens when the two Indie darlings come together serendipitously to form an elegant singer/songwriter duo? Sonic magic. Aside from his effortless voice, boundless musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting, Jody Shelton also has an impressive background as…
SKOPE & SALIVA “SUPER INSANE DOPEASS BUNDLE”
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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rockers SALIVA officially unleash their new album Rise Up onto the world today! Want to listen before you buy? Stream Rise Up in its entirety now exclusively via Pandora’s website, or on the “Pandora Premieres” station in the Pandora app. Then, head to iTunes and Amazon to get your copy! SALIVA is…
FUN AND PRACTICAL: FIVE DATE NIGHT IDEAS FOR MARRIED COUPLES
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Often times when couples get married, their lives become so committed to other things that it can be difficult to focus on one another. Whether it’s work, the kids, or simply trying to find some occasional alone time, who has time to add a date night on top of it all? However, having a scheduled…
RACHEL TAYLOR LYRIC VIDEO “COME ALIVE”
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Singer and songwriter RACHEL TAYLOR—previously of He Is We — announces her debut Come Alive EP out June 23rd via Republic Records. Today she revealed the lyric video for her brand new single, “Come Alive”. You can watch it here and available on iTunes and other digital retailers. “Come Alive” proves both instantly invigorating and…
CORMEGA NEW SINGLE “INDUSTRY”
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Mega Releases ‘Industry’ “Industry” First Official Single from upcoming album Mega Philosophy, Unveils Single Artwork, and Releases a Limited Edition Collector’s 7″ Vinyl. When Mega starts dropping singles, you know his own album isn’t far behind. The legendary emcee and lyrical genius partners with Aura/Slimstyle Records and Red Line Music Distribution to release his forthcoming…
THE WILEY ONES PAY HOMAGE TO NEW YORK
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Arizona Acoustic Hip Hop Groove band The Wiley Ones have just unleashed their new ingle, “Thank You New York” on iTunes, as well the official music video for the piece. The song was written by lead vocalist, Sam Wiley, as he was traveling and performing with the prestigious New York Song Writers Circle in New…
STOLI ENCOURAGES ALL SKOPE READERS TO LISTEN TO DAR.RA ‘BATTLE HYMNS’
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Hello to everyone all around the world, it is so good to be here again with you! As most know Skope is based in Boston, MA. Boston has an amazing live music scene and many cool festivals as well. Recently we had Earth Fest by Radio 92.9 FM. Due to the Boston Marathon terror attacks…
NATALIE MCCOOL “WIND BLOWS HARDER” SINGLE
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‘Wind Blows Harder’ will be released on the 16th of June 2014 on Young & Lost Club. Written & performed by Natalie McCool. Produced and mixed by David Berger of the band ‘Outfit’. Single launch hosted by Young & Lost Club, Wednesday 11th June @ Birthdays Dalston. Support from YURS, DJ sets from Thumpers & Francobollo.…
NEW VIDEO BY I.O.U.
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Still going strong after the release of “Other Side Of Fear” off their debut album The Soul & The Intellect, I.O.U. presents their second single off the album “Greatest Time Of My Life” with visuals directed by Jean Isaacs. The single serves as an ode to life and all the excitement that’s been happening for…
THE HOWLING TONGUES FREE MP3 “GOTTA BE A MAN”
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The Howling Tongues are an incendiary 5-piece rock-n-roll outfit dead set on resuscitating rock n’ roll by going back to its roots and playing honest passionate music, on real instruments, with every ounce of their blood, sweat and tears. Stand clear as the THT defibrillator is poised to kickstart the languishing heart of rock. The…
ARTISTS ON THE UP WITH LABELLED INDEPENDENT
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We take a look at some of the top independent artists in the UK in association with Labelled Independent, the new music podcast! At Labelled Independent we like to make sure we’re not limiting ourselves by pigeonholing ourselves into one genre. The fact is, if music is good, it’s good. Whether it’s guitar driven, electronic,…
YOUNG RISING SONS VIDEO FOR “HIGH”
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The MuseBox today announced the release of “High,” the first single and video from Young Rising Sons, the most recent addition to the Dirty Canvas Music roster. Dirty Canvas Music, an artist development and creative production company based in New York City, is best known for successfully handling & launching the career of American Authors…
MIDNIGHT HIGH DROPS NEW SINGLE “SHE KNOWS”
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Astoria-based rock n’ roll trio Midnight High release their debut self-titled EP, now available for review and feature. Created during the course of the long 2013-14 winter, only the most crowd pleasing, catchy six songs made the recording cut. Drawing inspiration from classic rock n’ roll, reggae and urban hip-hop, the debut EP eloquently represents…
JOANNA BEASLEY VIDEO FOR “ROOFTOPS”
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A lot of teenagers crumble when their dreams are shattered on reality competition shows, but for Joanna Beasley (www.joannabeasley.com), being cut after reaching the semi-finals on “American Idol” in 2003 proved a blessing in disguise. It was the start of a multifaceted decade long musical and spiritual journey that’s led her to this moment in…
ANTI-MORTEM SIGNED GUITAR GIVEAWAY
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Oklahoma-based shredders ANTI-MORTEM have released their long-awaited debut album New Southern via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. In addition to releasing their new album, the band has also announced a stretch of spring dates supporting Lacuna Coil followed by a summer run with seasoned rock band Machine Head. Anti-Mortem is fresh off their national tour with Texas…
EDO CASTRO: NO BOUNDARIES
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I recently had the pleasure of not only reviewing the music of Edo Castro but interviewing him as well. I found his artistic expression/interpretation of Jazz to be not only exhilarating, I found it to be somewhat groundbreaking. Music is an extension of the artist, and what makes Castro so special is his passionate, artistic…
BEBE PANTHERE “COMPETITION” OUT NOW
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Bebe Panthere has just released the latest pop single, “Competition” from her upcoming debut EP, Pink Sweat – due out late summer. “Competition” is a reflection on how many aspects of life come down to some kind of competition – whether you’re fighting to express your love or literally competing to perform better in a…
LA RIOTS FEAT INEABELL “LET YOU GO”
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Dim Mak’s local hero LA Riots is back with his newest banger “Let You Go,” featuring New York neo vox and songwriter Ineabell. But this is no East Coast West Coast rivalry – the collaboration between LA Riots production juxtaposed with the alluring love loss lyrics has EDM pop crossover prowess. This beautiful vocal track…
THE MIDNIGHT MOAN NEW SINGLE “MULBERRY”
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“Mulberry” is the opening track off The Midnight Moan’s upcoming album, Comes In Phases and features Tom “Bones” Malone (former SNL band, currently in Letterman’s band) on Saxophone. “Mulberry” was inspired by Lou Reed and VU and was actually written on Mulberry Street during a four month stint of homelessness while Bradbury was crashing at…
JOANNE WEAVER NEW SINGLE “GOLDEN EARRINGS”
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Popular NYC “electro-retro” singer Joanne Weaver releases new single “Golden Earrings” off upcoming concept album Interstellar Songbook II, set to release later this year, which is a follow-up to Weaver’s debut album Interstellar Songbook. Weaver’s new single “Golden Earrings” is a 1940s American songbook classic, which was originally a romantic spy film of the same…
MAUREEN TOTH NEW SINGLE “SOLDIER”
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Illuminating and strong is the mesmerizing new single by Los Angeles singer-songwriter Maureen Toth. Produced by guitarist Jim McGorman, (Avril Lavigne, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Branch), “Soldier” marches straight to your frontal lobe as it examines the subtleties of loyalty, determination and idealism, before breaking into a soul-soothing harmonized chorus that transports the mind’s eye to…
NEW SINGLE BY CROOKERS “ABLE TO MAXIMIZE”
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Electronic grand wizard, Francesco ‘Phra’ Barbaglia, aka Crookers launches the summer season with a brand new single “Able to Maximize” out now via Ciao Records. Renowned for his high-octane, no-holds-barred live shows and productions, this incendiary release is currently setting dance floors ablaze, with a remix package from Chuckie, franskild, MAO set for release on…
