Feature stories and artist interviews
Storm Lake, Iowa may not sound like the hiphop mecca when most people think of the genre, but Tony Banxx is making a noise and putting Storm Lake on the hiphop map. Mr. Banxx serves up a new mixtape which came out just in time for Halloween weekend with “Pardon My Back”. The mix-tape…
WTF Studios, Inc. announced today the signing of Grand Hustle’s Houston representer, Trae Tha Truth, and his cartoonist partner, Jay Sugarman, to produce ten exclusive episodes of their original animated series, ‘Trae.’ The deal represents WTF’s first acquisition of an animated series. ‘Trae’ will follow the hilarious life misadventures of its namesake, Trae Tha Truth,…
Impassioned guitar slinging vocalist COOPER is the newest project from Kate Cooper and executively produced by Sara Quin (Tegan & Sara). COOPER’s debut single, “Heaviest of Weights” (coming January 2014 exclusively via TheFader.com) highlights COOPER’s indie rock sound and strong, yet angelic vocals. Catch up with COOPER now with a free download of her…
The public has been exposed to shows like “The Voice” and “American Idol” that have given a platform to unknown talent. Yet there are those who do not have the opportunity to be on those shows and utilize alternate avenues to expose their talent. Such artists like Stay Key have done just that. The young,…
Savvy & Mandy’s video “Comin’ Back As A Cowboy” is live on Youtube. In just the past week Savvy & Mandy’s Comin Back As A Cowboy video has landed on the Chinese Video Charts garnering nearly 185,000 views and climbing – http://v.yinyuetai.com/video/830623. Savvy & Mandy (sisters 18 & 20) are a Country/Pop Duo from Southern…
Betty Black (aka Sylvia Black) has just released the video for “Fatality of Love” (Deantoni Parks Fatal Mix). This is the second video from the recently released Fatality of Love (The Remix EP). Avant-garde drummer/artist and former KUDU band mate Deantoni Parks (who has also worked with Mars Volta, John Cale, Me’shell Ndgeocello, Kimbra and…
Tom Selznick (Wood), the most talented pianist of his generation, who has stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public for a long awaited concert in Chicago. In a packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a message written on the score:…
Having garnered critical nods for his haunting R&B-inspired baritone and a series of conceptual videos from acclaimed director Floria Sigismondi (behind works for David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, The White Stripes and Sigur Ros), LA-based musician Lawrence Rothman is preparing for his first North American tour this February. Far beyond the bounds of a traditional concert…
As a former member of the hit duo The Loft, Jakob Weise has emerged as a solo artist, singer/songwriter & producer. Currently running No Records Copenhagen along with his partner and good friend Henrik Lund (Credits include Miles Davis, Van Morrison and even The Loft just to name a few), Jakob appears to be…
If there’s anyone in the world that truly knows where and how to vacation, it’s the rich and famous. Due to their seemingly endless stream of money and high taste, they’re able to pick the most incredible destinations in the world to vacation year-round. A few of them have even been spotted a time or…
There are few metal bands at the moment that manage to merge melody with technicality as expertly as New York City’s Martyrd does. And as evidenced by their new single/video, “Faceless,” the band continues to grow stronger with each successive release. Produced at Westfall Recording Company with engineers Anthony Lopardo and Raymond Marte, it doesn’t…
New York City based pop singer-songwriter Shilpa Narayan releases new music video for “Renegade,” first single off her sophomore album. Recently featured on Myspace, Shilpa shot the video in order to portray the meaning of the song: the empowerment of women and finding one’s true passion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9x-Zq4e_3w Shot in the Mojave Desert with Shilpa wearing…
Up-and-coming reggae/ rock band, InDaze releases their first single, “Equidistant” off their debut album, IDZ. This dynamic and diverse five-member band draws influences from all different genres, including Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and The Skints. InDaze draws inspiration from these different styles and blends them together with a classic reggae sound forming unique and eclectic…
Though the title of this article readily explains what it is about, I would like to open it with a personal experience… personal to the point that the subject of this opening paragraph is my cousin, but not just any cousin. He is, otherwise, a Hollywood actor who has appeared as a major guest…
Farewell Dear Ghost’s debut album We Color the Night will be released in January 2014 via Minty Fresh Records. Farewell Dear Ghost is 24-year-old Philipp Szalay. We Colour the Night is about how things grow, change and go wrong. Reaching the number one spot on FM4, Austria’s number one alternative radio station, and opening shows…
Pompeya has just released a new music video for their single ’90’. The video was directed by Fake Production and features choreography by Lilia Skovorodnikova. Check out the video by clicking on the link below, and be sure to pick up the limited edition 2X LP version of Tropical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1SXCiYWrwo
A teaser for his forthcoming album, Hobler’s new single “Got a Ways to Go” is a perfect example of his ability to add depth and intrigue to innocent sounding songs. In the chorus, he sings “Yeah I’ve got a ways to go / But I’m going somewhere”, which initially sounds like a feel-good, self-assured expression…
The Red Sands, an emerging alternative / modern rock band has gained ground in Toronto and is spreading their wings throughout Canada. This ‘red hot’ band with its four talented lads Scott, Jay, Angelo, and Ben are beginning to put originals together and create a change. The band hits the stage with a diverse…
New York DJ/Producer DANK has released a FREE Download of AVICII’s “You Make Me” (DANK Remix). DANK takes the enormous pop hit and injects it with a big dose of trap and bass, launching it into a massive dancefloor destroyer! Check out and download AVICII “You Make Me” (DANK Remix): https://soundcloud.com/dj-dank-music/avicii-you-make-me-dank-1 http://www.djdank.net
What if your family had drama on the holidays? What if one of your family members or friends embarrassed you during the holidays? What if you were shopping for the holidays and there was a shocking moment? Christmas Poetry for Everyone dives into some of these moments and stories. What was your funniest holiday moment?…
DJ, producer and impresario, Chris Lake’s music is best known for catchy tunes on the dance floor, but this time he’ll have fans across the US singing in the shower, as his new house hit ‘Helium’ will air in a new Herbal Essences campaign during the super bowl of fashion, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show…
The Modern Day Judas single is produced by Winta James for Overstand Entertainment. This single triumphs as a timely roots hymn in its unwavering cry for social justice coupled with Royal’s incomparable vocal delivery. It appears on Winta’s Rootsman Riddim release which includes other hard-hitting roots numbers. http://youtu.be/nSJnVSQZqDE This video journeys in a similar vein…
With “Lost Track Of Time” starting to make appearances in best of 2013 lists, MTNS have followed up the release of their debut EP Salvage by releasing a video clip for title track “Salvage”. http://youtu.be/9e6syHymrss With such ambient and relaxing sounds, it’s nearly impossible to picture Brisbane band MTNS arriving on the scene as boldly…
Rising pop singer-songwriter Dan Godlin releases his newest single, “Together Now”, a track off his upcoming full-length sophomore album today. Mastered and produced by Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Tom Coyne (Adele, One Direction, Beyoncé), “Together Now” was inspired by Godlin’s time writing and recording in sunny southern California. Godlin recently had three of his songs…
7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla) debut their second music video today called, “Hit Da Pavement.” The video follows the further adventures of Dam and Snoop after the house party featured in the video for “Faden Away.” This time, we ride along with the pair as they cruise the streets of Los…
The unique Indie folk-rock-pop band Fierce Bad Rabbit is a breath of freshness into the industry’ live music scene. There are no 2 songs exactly the same and while styles maybe raw they are authentic. Fierce Bad Rabbit consists of a blend of musical styles with the common thread of being live all the…
The video for “Provocative (hiDhi),” the new single from Interscope Records recording artist Brit Smith, is blowing up the blogosphere thanks to her electrifying performance and some surefooted dance moves from Betty White. Watch it HERE. http://youtu.be/w6a7KdyXFVM The comedic video, stars the 91-year-old Golden Girls legend who objects to the loud music emanating from a…
Self described as “sexy, dirty, sad songs about the human condition,” Balloons was recorded in a haunted castle in Denmark, creating a magical atmosphere to unlock Danny Malone’s “WTF mesmerizing” (Indie Sounds) brand of folk-pop genius. Unwilling to commit to genre, Malone seamlessly crosses lines between folk, indie, and electro, a mash-up of “pop and…
This year Christmas is coming to you. Interscope recording artist Mateo has released the video for his soulful new Christmas single “Home for Christmas”. For most the thought of missing out on loved ones and home during the holiday season can be a remorseful thought. Mateo expresses his personal longing for home…
Beginning Christmas Day Mel B’s fans will be able to use bitcoins to purchase her new single, “For Once in My Life” via her website, www.melaniebrown.com, announced today. The global music and television superstar has partnered with Cloudhashing.com to be the first musical artist to accept this cutting edge new currency. “I love…
Hello there good people of the earth and welcome to another week @ Skoped Out. So I spent some time going over http://www.grammy.com/nominees for 2013 and I am loving what I am seeing. Ofcourse you have artists like Jay-Z who dominate but I love the diversity and the massive listing. Great to see The National…
Watching YouTube videos usually require an Internet connection, but with advanced preparation, you can download and save the videos for later offline viewing. Here are some places you can bring your videos for offline enjoyment. Road Trip With Kids Kids are energetic and creative. They love to explore, experiment, ask questions and test the rules.…
Peterborough based UK rock quintet Phoenix Calling are building up a steady ground swell with their debut single ‘Bring The Roof Down’ boasting some pretty impressive collaborative credentials for newcomers, as it features backing vocals from none other than Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi. Watch and share the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugW0taTkfTg Originally released earlier this year,…
Born in Orange County, KES’s family suffered a setback during his teen years, causing his mother to uproot the family to Compton. KES quickly adjusted and welcomed the transition but his observance of the wide gap between the haves and have-nots stayed with him and became the backbone for a lot of his songwriting. As…
It’s easier than ever to create your own music and distribute it to your fans. On the other hand, you first have to make people aware of your band’s existence. This can be challenging, but if you are creative about it you can accomplish this without a large budget. Here are six tips on how…
The fourth album Helios from critically acclaimed Denver-based foursome The Fray will be released February 25 on Epic Records. Of the new music, produced by Stuart Price (The Killers, Madonna, Keane) and Ryan Tedder (Adele, One Republic), Isaac Slade (piano, vocals) notes, “Working with Stuart was the best of both worlds. We brought our organic…
Dumpstaphunk has been forging a new path for funk music ever since the masters of New Orleans groove burst onto the stage at the 2003 Jazz & Heritage Festival. Today, in support of their new full-length album, Dirty Word (July 2013, Louisiana Red Hot Records), Dumpstaphunk brings their heavy-hitting party funk to life for the…
David Kanaga is pleased to share a new video for the tracks “Space Ox && Peking Duck”. Andrew Strasser, director of the video, has said that the video is “all about the size of the human brain. We are easily distracted and capable of confusing real things with unreal things. Even when we are…
Mediaskare Records has signed Dublin, Ireland’s RED ENEMY, who will be coming to the U.S. in February to record their new album with producer Taylor Voeltz (Mureau). For now, a music video for the band’s previously recorded song “Changing The End” has been premiered on the Mediaskare YouTube channel, which can be seen here http://youtu.be/5126za7ugaQ.…
Nashville rocker bree has released a new video for “I’m The Boss” – Watch Now HERE. The song The video was directed by Casey Culver and filmed at the 19th century Joy Mansion in East Nashville, TN. “I’m The Boss” is from bree’s debut album, All American Girl, released this past summer on Werewolf…
