Category: FEATURES

Maxine Ashley premiered the video for her R&B reimagining of Portishead’s classic “Glory Box” on Noisey UK. Watch the   video here. A seductive elegance comes off Maxine as she begins her soul-stirring rendition of the song in a grand foyer, the black and white film underscoring the splendor and a knowing look in Maxine’s…

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The young, talented and ambitious singer-songwriter HIRIE stirs up island-inspired roots, reggae and pop on her self-titled debut album (Roots Musician Records/VPAL). HIRIE is available this week and has already peaked at #4 on the iTunes Reggae chart. In support of her new release, HIRIE will hit the road across the U.S. from October 11…

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Much to the anticipation of music aficionados worldwide, the wait is over for acclaimed singer-songwriter Mason Roberts new single “Sink or Swim” from his forthcoming full-length album ‘Under The Spell’. Produced and recorded by Macon music legend Joey Stuckey, the new single is currently being played in over 25 countries! Along with the release of…

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Recently signed to A1(M) Records, Suzuki/Method are Brothers and founders Adam and Glen Leishman, Michael Mathews, David Boyd and Ben Hounslow who came together during the Salford riots to create their debut EP ‘NATIVE’. Produced by David Tolan (Delphic, New Order, Primal Scream) and Jim Spencer (The Doves, The Vaccines, 808 State) the EP is…

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Poor Remy, an indie folk band from Gambier, Ohio now based in New York, is made up of Adrian Galvin (banjo, vocals), Andrew D’Amico (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Kenneth Polyak (guitar, violin, vocals).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJ37gHMi_k Known for their lively and energetic concerts, when the trio sings together their voices are bound in a singular expression…

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Staten Island’s 23-year-old Bebe Rexha released her first single and video for “Comeback Kids” today. This is Bebe’s first offering as a solo artist, though she is no stranger to songwriting, before she wrote this feel-good summer jam she was writing for plenty of other acts. While writing for her debut project she found herself…

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AOTEAROA have spent a far greater portion of the past three years living on the road. Traveling the United States as modern American nomads, the band has earned the praises of fans and dance-floor goers alike. Aotearoa (pronounced   A-O-TAY-UH-ROW-UH ) prove to be a unique combination straight from the start. With their striking blend…

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First and foremost the San Franciscan garage pop alchemist is dropping the delicious and lysergic video for Kim Chee Taco Man on the masses.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxoa6opMfK0 Directed by Ryan Browne, it explores deeply resonating themes such as the spiritual quest for enlightenment via hand eaten fusion cuisine. It’s every bit as delicious as it is…

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Jamaican reggae star Gyptian gets cozy with 2013 Miss Global Jamaica Roshelle McKinley on his steamy new video “One More Night.” The latest video, which premiered on Jamaica Television’s program ER Entertainment Report, is directed by ASHA and shot in Kingston, Jamaica.   The reggae star has been releasing a series of music videos off…

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Natalie Nylon’s second full-length album Star-Crossed Lovers is available now on iTunes, Amazon, Google Music, eMusic, Spotify, Rhapsody, Zune, MediaNet and VerveLife. Natalie’s catchy pop is leaving audiences around the world begging for more. With already No.1 hits from overseas under her belt, Natalie is back with a more personal record. “I’m really connected to…

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After releasing their new single for “Lived A Lie” and accompanying new music video on Monday, You Me At Six have officially hit #2 on the UK’s iTunes chart – behind Katy Perry’s “Roar” – and has received nearly 200,000+ views in under 48 hours. You Me At Six’s new single, “Lived A Lie” first…

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Hailing from the Chicago’s South Side, Mick Jenkins is reinventing the hip-hop wheel among his peers. Landscaping culture through lyrics, his artistry stems from the Great Migration and its contribution to his hometown music. Heavily influenced by rappers Common and Phonte, Jenkins channels inspiration from these artists with every verse through wordplay and metaphor. At…

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Dexys are storming back to the states with the announcement of the US release of their new album, One Day I’m Going To Soar, on September 3, 2013 via Slimstyle Records.   Featuring the new sleek and shortened name (formerly Dexys Midnight Runners), this is their first release in almost three decades… and it’s gotten…

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Meeting on a dark wild night in London spurred on by absinthe kisses and tales to never be repeated, The Courtesans bring together four emphatic personalities merged by fate to craft an intoxicating brand of sultry, unapologetic electro rock with a bite. Brash and wild, powerful and unstable, The Courtesans are here. Raucous guitars brush…

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Good morning world. I hope you are all doing well this week. I love taking time off but coming back to 300+ emails can be overwhelming. This is exciting news I read on emarketer.com, “The average adult will spend over 5 hours per day online, on nonvoice mobile activities or with other digital media this…

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The resilience and focus of the Arubian singer have resulted in his eagerly anticipated full length album ‘Traffic Light’and the release of the videoclip of the first single from this album   ‘Sound Di Alarm’. Shot in High Definition, we follow the artist trodding through Dutch neighborhoods and delivering harmonizing tunes to the local youths.…

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Born in England, part-Irish, part-Welsh songstress Lily approaches pop music with a breadth of musical history in her blood. Like other non-conformists such as Bjork, Frente! and Enya, Lily is able to put an indelible stamp of originality on her sound, making it all the more appealing to the rest of the world. Lily’s voice…

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Ahead of her US tour, which kicks off October 5th in Washington DC, the incredibly talented Alice Russell   shares her brand new single “For A While”, “For A While” is released today digitally and features a weird and wonderful remix by new Tru Thoughts signee   Lost Midas. https://soundcloud.com/alice-russell-official/for-a-while-single “For A While” is the…

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My Silent Bravery is proud to announce the release of their new single, “Amazing”, and forthcoming LP, Diamond from Coal, the much anticipated follow up to their third album, Can’t Quit.   Promenade Music Entertainment will feature the video for “Amazing” at the Cutting Room in New York City on Wednesday September 11, 2013, sponsored…

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Just in time for the last holiday weekend of the summer, singer/rapper Big B has premiered a viral video for the track “Hangovers With You” featuring the Dirty Heads online at. The song features Big B and the Dirty Heads exchanging verses with intoxicating results as they record some of their drunken memories on tape.…

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Dean Wareham’s solo single, “Love Is Colder Than Death” is out now via Double Feature Records (in the US) and Sonic Cathedral (in the UK).The song   premiered today via Pitchfork and is now available on iTunes and other digital retailers. A very limited-edition clear vinyl 7″ is also available from Sonic Cathedral. You can…

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Despite possessing the trappings of a potential superstar, Austrailian-born CVIRO is not your typical R&B artist. Rather than radio-ready pop anthems, his soundscape is barren and desolate; a wasteland of unfiltered emotion. Teaming up with rising producer JRDN GXNIUS, CVIRO’s soul-stripping story telling sees him traversing the peaks and valleys of being young and figuring…

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  Verve Records is proud to introduce 22-year old tenor Cody Karey who will release his self-titled debut album on October 22. Executive produced by 16-time Grammy award winning producer David Foster, Karey’s new album captures the timeless artistry of this breathtaking new voice. “Verve is proud to introduce Cody Karey,” said David Foster, Chairman…

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Co-produced by Adam Selzer (M. Ward) and featuring Nate Query (Decemberists, Black Prairie), Jeff Ratner (Langhorne Slim), and Birger Olsen (Denver), The Ballad of Willy Robbins is a concept album that chronicles the brutal but hopeful journey of a working-class man who slowly loses his ambition, health, family and shelter. It was inspired by the…

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Rapper and producer Ciel Rouge announces the release of his mixtape. Showcasing musical influences from Andre 300, TalIb Kweli and Black Thought, Ciel’s honest approach to music puts an emphasis on chord progression and melody, writing lyrics around those. Neglecting egoistic content, Ciel Rouge provides a relatable track in his lead single “Kids On Levees”.…

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Singer-songwriter Stewart Eastham is set to release his debut solo album, The Man I Once Was, on September 24, 2013 via Long Bar Music.   Eastham’s first record since fronting country-rock band Day of the Outlaw captures some of his most honest and personal lyricism to date, especially moments like “Idyllwild, CA,” “Crawl Up In…

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Australia’s DEEP SEA ARCADE have spent the best part of the last year living in the UK, soaking up the culture and imparting some of their own as they lay down their sophomore record, quickly creating the same buzz in their temporary home of London which lead to them being one of Sydney’s most respected…

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Georgian hip hop artist BERA has premiered his new single and music video “Summertime,” which is available now on iTunes. The song features up and coming artist Lil Playy, and is the follow up single to 2011’s “Favorite Things.”   Although considered an emerging artist in the United States, Bera has achieved national success in…

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Hello there people of the world. It feels so good to be back & posting again after WordPress 3.6 sent the Skope site into a tailspin. Before we begin today I just want to speak on fame. Fame is something that so many people would kill for but what are we asking for exactly?! You…

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Called “soulful and feisty” by The New Yorker Festival, NYC-based soul-pop artist Shelly Bhushan releases new focus track “Feather” off her fourth studio album Something Out of Nothing, which she released independently in May. With lyrics penned by Bhushan and music co-written with her band members, “Feather” presents the artist’s “tellin’ it like it is”…

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Indie-Rock band Coastgaard releases music video for “Kings”, the first single off their self-titled debut album. Grabbing musical influences from the early surf-rock sounds of the ‘60s, Coastgaard injects a warm wave of nostalgia with dark and mature lyrics. They’ve been featured as The Deli Magazine’s Artist of the month in June and included in…

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Medina is set to conquer the U.S. music charts with her forthcoming US debut album release for Ultra Records, “Forever” this November. Within five months of its European release, the album reached Gold status in Germany and her current summer tour is already sold out in Denmark.   Not only is Medina a highly successful…

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THE BUNNY THE BEAR bring you their latest music video for the beautifully melancholy and emotionally romantic track “Sadie”, from their third studio album, Stories. Watch “Sadie” here. Experience more from the album the Examiner called “a musical journey through a hardcore emotional wonderland” and pick up THE BUNNY THE BEAR’s Stories today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6aDenW1S3s

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After 2 years locked in her Hollywood, CA lab, Chicago native DJ/Producer Jack Novak is hitting the music scene with a vengeance. Honing her skills and exploring her musical motifs, Jack has been perfecting her craft in the studio with the likes of Skrillex, Borgore, Just Blaze, and singer/songwriter Sofi, as well as acting as…

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“PURE O” is the first single off of Ms. Clark’s upcoming debut solo album “KILLJOY” (to be released September 2013 on the couple’s own imprint, The Bureau Records). Whereas Grand Duchy’s last album 2012’s “Let The People Speak” was a long, lushly produced electro-tinged musical odyssey, “Pure O” has a vintage, nuts-and-bolts feel that is…

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