San Francisco’s OWL PAWS have been a best kept secret for quite some time, but now is their time to branch out into the world. The band of young Californians are ready to intrigue you with their gorgeous brand of Indie Folk. With dreamy reminders of such bands as Fleet Foxes, OWL PAWS bring to…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
VOD RECORDINGS: DON’T CALL IT A COMBACK
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Every now and then we need a reminder that sometimes the most interesting things are what’s bubbling up under the surface. I’m talking the underground, not the sanitized handiwiped bubblegum that’s spoonfed to us by corporate investors and shareholder committees in boardrooms across the globe. We’ve all seen the dark underbelly of the music industry…
BREAK SCIENCE RELEASE THE FIRST SINGLE FEAT REDMAN
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Brooklyn-based electronic duo Break Science team up with hip hop legend Redman on the first single off their forthcoming debut full length album. As a part of the PLM family, Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee release “You Got It” as a free download on the Pretty Lights Music website. Free Download: http://www.prettylightsmusic.com/therecordlabel/breakScience.html The single…
JUDY CHEEKS VIDEO FOR “HAPPY”
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Singer/Songwriter and author Judy Cheeks is proving herself to be one of the most versatile performers in music worldwide. Returning from semi-retirement after well over a decade, Judy has released the first music video and single “Happy” from her new contemporary gospel album “True Love is Free”. The popular DJ Mikey Gallagher, a resident…
SAM FLAX CREATES EXCLUSIVE SOUNDTRACK FOR SAINT LAURENT
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Sam Flax recently provided the exclusive soundtrack for Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection at Paris Fashion Week. Hedi Slimane commissioned Sam to create a 20 minute extended version of his song “Fire Doesn’t Burn Itself” specially for last week’s runway show. The show was one of the most anticipated of the week, with a number…
NEW VIDEO BY HIATUS KAIYOTE “NAKAMARRA”
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Melbourne’s internationally acclaimed “future soul” band HIATUS KAIYOTE announces their US tour kicking off in Las Vegas on July 25th including stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Miami and others. In addition to headlining club dates they will open up for Erykah Badu and D’Angelo in Columbia, MD and Detroit, MI and for…
DARKC3LL POST “EXORCIST” SINGLE
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Praised as a truly ‘world class act’, industrial rock powerhouse, DARKC3LL, proves that they are no ordinary band with the 7/5/2013 release of their single ‘Exorcist’ through RTD Records/Rocket Distribution. Showcasing their dynamic and constantly evolving approach, ‘Exorcist’ deals with anti-control and a twist of anti-religion with their trademark hook-driven, stadium rock sound. https://soundcloud.com/rtdrecords/darkc3ll-exorcist Now,…
JAY-Z, SAMSUNG DEAL, RIAA CERTIFICATION: GOOD OR BAD? I SAY BAD
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Collectively Jay-Z, Samsung, RIAA, & possibly Billboard have made a move for the worse as a whole for the music industry. It was GREAT deal and move for Jay-Z but all bad for everyone else. Samsung just bought 1 Million Albums and possibly the #1 spot on theBillboard album chart for Jay-Z. So whoever could…
BALLYHOO! LIVE @ BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
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Photographs from Ballyhoo!’s show at the Brighton Music Hall with Authority Zero and Versus the World as part of the Summer Sickness Tour! 2013.All images © 2013 Alexandre da Veiga. Skope photographer, Alexandre da Veiga(www.daveigaphoto.us), had a chance to have a quick chat with Howi Sprangler, Ballyhoo!’s front man. Skope Magazine: What can fans expect…
AMY LAVERE VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE “THIS BRIDGE”
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Amy LaVere had a little window of time before she hit the road this summer, so she did what any of us would do: shot a music video and released two new songs. The digital single is out now via Archer Records. A-Side “This Bridge” is a song that came out of the writing sessions…
MAGIC! POSTS “RUDE” LYRIC VIDEO
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Composed of band members Nasri Atweh (lead vocals), Mark Pelli (guitar), Alex Tanas (drums) and Ben Spivak (bass), MAGIC! is a reggae-pop quartet from Toronto, Canada who is winning without hesitation the hearts of listeners. The band itself is not new to the music business for it is made up of members who are well…
WHEELAND BROTHERS VIDEO “LOVIN’ ON TIME”
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Orange County’s Wheeland Brothers are at it again with their sophomore EP, “Muchos Mahalos”, out worldwide on July 23rd. Their new single & music video “Lovin’ On Time” features tasty burritos, tarp surfing with friends, PCH crusin’, as well as secret spot cliff jumping escapades. The songs pulls influences from Bob Marley, Sublime, Jack Johnson…
STOLI INVITES READERS TO COME GET LOST IN THE MUSIC OF ANNIKA VITOLO
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Wow it’s Wednesday already, I must have missed a day. Anyways we are back at it and excited to be here. Before we get into it I just want to speak on Jay-Z and Samsung releasing his new album to a million people who didn’t even know they had bought the album, that’s because Samsung…
BIG BLACK DELTA’S NEW VIDEO FOR “X22” IS NSFW
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Big Black Delta revealed a new video for “X22”, off their latest self-titled album. The video was directed by Eli Berg, you can check it out HERE. Big Black Delta recently added some additional dates to their summer tour. http://youtu.be/C7ApGJXFVyk The band’s acclaimed self-titled new album received a physical release on June 4th, via Masters…
NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP SIGNS LILY KERSHAW
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Nettwerk is proud to announce the signing of singer/songwriter Lily Kershaw to its label roster. The Los Angeles-based artist first caught the attention of audiences when her original song “As It Seems” was featured in the 2012 season finale of CBS hit show Criminal Minds. A second song, “Ashes Like Snow,” was featured again in…
THE HEAVY BLINKERS POST “PERFECT TOURISTS”
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The Heavy Blinkers have announced that their highly anticipated new album, Health, will be released on Tuesday, July 30. One of Spin Magazine’s 100 Greatest Bands You’ve (Probably) Never Heard, the group has been working on the orchestral opus for over seven years. It features apperances from Sondre Lerche, The High Llamas’ Sean O’Hagan, and…
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! This month at Labelled Independent, our attention seems to have been dominated by two main themes. Firstly, a couple of singer-songwriters who bring something more to the table than your usual acoustic…
ORLY VIDEO FOR “RECOVER”
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Manhattan based, Australian born soul/pop artist ORLY ushers in a new era of R&B with the release of her second album Distraction. Recommended for listeners of Amy Winehouse and Adele, Distraction’s blend of old school soul, beautiful ballads, and pop, has already generated significant buzz from fans and critics alike. The Deli Magazine…
INCH CHUA POSTS SINGLE “BUMFUZZLE”
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Out August 27, 2013, Inch Chua’s,Bumfuzzle was recorded in Singapore under the guidance of local legendary producer Leonard Soosay. Underneath its amalgamation of guitars and massive drum sounds, Chua reveals that Bumfuzzle’s layers upon layers of vocals were “inspired by the likes of Freddie Mercury and old classic Disney movies like Snow White and Peter…
THIS SANCTUARY POST VIDEO “I DO”
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Sydney pop rockers This Sanctuary have announced their new single, I Do set for release on July 19 and will be celebrating with an east coast run of shows and festivals throughout August and September. The new single is lifted from the band’s forthcoming album, Keep Talking, Please which is due to hit stores…
HOW DO I LEARN TO DANCE AT PARTIES/CLUBS?
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Even though it feels daunting, dancing can become everyone’s cup of tea especially because dancing is such a fun and a great way to keep your body in shape, and with the proliferation of so many styles, you have quite a few options available to explore. However, before deciding on the how factor, it is…
SOLWAVE VIDEO FOR “I WON’T WAIT”
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San Francisco based rock band, Solwave have now released their official music video for “I Won’t Wait,” the first of five singles to be released this year. The video can be seen here. “I Won’t Wait” is available now on iTunes. While their average age is a mere 22, Joe Collins (keys/ vocals) and…
THE TORN ACLs VIDEO “FEELING WITH FEELING”
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Seattle’s The Torn ACLs have just what you need to liven up your Summer. Just releasing their new vibrant video for “Feeling with Feeling,” this feel good track shows musical insanity in a whole new light. Singer/guitarist William Cremin is kidnapped by his bandmates, as they try to create their perfect musical group. Obviously Cremin…
ADAM ZWIG VIDEO “EVERYBODY LOVE”
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Adam Zwig’s latest Folk-Pop musical work, Visions of the Shimmering Night (July 4) offers rich, mind-expanding inspiration to a world in deep spiritual need. The singer, songwriter and “rock & roll therapist” transcends modern boundaries by dedicating his life and art to restoring those important connections. He’s been favorably compared throughout his career to Bob…
SONYA TITUS POSTS NEWS SINGLE “NOW”
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Red Dragon Records’ latest roster addition comes in the sweet guise of Sonya Titus, whose next single ‘Love Transfusion’ is due out on 30 September. There have been many recordings written and inspired out of love but few compare to Sonya Titus’ debut album ‘Now. None express so many different dimensions of the emotion with…
ADLIB NEW VIDEO “ONE OF THE FEW”
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Though Bad Newz is Adlib’s debut-LP, he is a music industry veteran who has built his fan-base from the ground up on the road with Hip-Hop greats; touring the world over many times with the likes of Jedi Mind Tricks, AOTP, La Coka Nostra and Madchild (Swollen Members) to name a few. Bad Newz conjures…
STOLI HAS GOT FARLEY ‘SQUARING CIRCLES’ ON HIS JULY 4TH PLAYLIST
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Hello to all readers on this week of July 4th. Even if you are not an American we can all use this Thursday to drink beer, play music, and grill with family! Before we start today I just want to commend Netflix on their show, ‘House of Cards’ with Kevin Spacey & Robin Wright. Not…
THE PAPER KITES SHARE “ST. CLARITY†OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Australian indie-folk outfit The Paper Kites share the official music video for “St. Clarity,” the first Australian single from their charming debut album, set for release later this year. Produced by ARIA winning producer Wayne Connolly, “St. Clarity” kicks off with a lone banjo before moving into a gorgeous blend of harmonies, music boxes…
JONNY RODGERS VIDEO “EVERYTHING IS YOURS”
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Crooked House Management is stoked to announce a brilliant addition to their management roster by way of singer/composer Jonny Rodgers. When not composing music for film and television, Jonny can be found recording and performing his very unique brand of pop music involving tuned wine glasses, guitar, electronics, vocals and loops. You really need to…
XAVIER TOSCANO’S SOUNDTRACK TO OUR LIVES
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Influenced by Top 40, Xavier also embraces all types of music, from disco, rap, rock, raggae and R&B, rolling it up into an energetic urban dance pop. His love of performing has left audiences across the globe entertained, being praised for having a “ton of energy” and a strong stage presence. Partly due to his…
SHAUN WHITE ENDORSES BAND BAD THINGS + “CAUGHT INSIDE”
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LA rock band Bad Things – that consists of front man/lead singer Davis LeDuke, bass player Jared Palomar, guitarist Anthony Sanudo, drummer Lena Zawaideh and lead guitarist Shaun White, the professional snowboarder and skateboarder – has signed to Warner Bros. Records and will be putting out their debut album later this year. Shaun, Lena and…
NEW SINGLE BY CARBON LEAF OUT NOW
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Carbon Leaf returns to the road in support of their current album, GHOST DRAGON ATTACKS CASTLE. Blending Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Rock and Pop traditions into their own sound, Carbon Leaf has built their loyal fanbase through solid music releases and energetic live shows. The five-man band’s steadfast arrangement of guitar, bass, drums, and…
MALINA MOYE FEAT BOOTSY COLLINS ON NEW SINGLE
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Malina Moye shreds on the guitar and flips funk grooves with equal amounts of skill. The first single from her upcoming album,Rock ‘n Roll Baby, is called “K-Yotic,” and it joins her with Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins. The song will be released on all digital platforms 7/30, with the Rock ‘n…
DUCK SAUCE RELEASE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “IT’S YOU”
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Duck Sauce, the Grammy-nominated duo consisting of Fool’s Gold trendsetting boss A-Trak and house legend Armand Van Helden, are putting the final touches on their debut studio album, Quack, due for release this fall on Casablanca records. Together they shuffle into the summer with the absurdly catchy single “It’s You” and an equally bonkers, hair-raising…
JERRY GARCIA BAND FEATURING FELA BECK FROM NEW CD
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GarciaLive Volume Two: August 5th, 1990 Greek Theatre (Round Records/ATO Records),the second in a series of archival concert releases, is out today. The previously unreleased live recording captures the complete set performed by the Jerry Garcia Band on a perfect summer afternoon at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0yd7km0fx0 Jerry Garcia Band’sotherworldly take on…
UNFORESEEN VIDEO FOR “VENREZ”
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One of hard rock’s most promising new bands, Venrez, is gearing up to return soon, with their latest release, ‘American Illusion,’ on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013. Comprised of singer Steven Berez (whose last syllables of his first and last name serve as the group’s name), guitarists Jason Womack and Alex Kane, bassist Michael Bradford, and…
CHERIDY ADAMS: FROM CHERIDY TO CHARITY
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From the time she was just 3 years old Cheridy Adams began singing. Now a young teen she was already composing her own songs. With a new hot single “Country Girls” out now and a career already underway, we caught up with Cheridy to discuss her music and a couple of important charity groups that…
FOX & WOMAN NEW SINGLE “OURO FINO”
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With a pop sensibility underpinning lavish orchestral arrangements, San Francisco’s Fox & Woman patents a singular brand of chamber pop in their debut LP, This Side Dawn. Influenced by the accessible density of indie pop icon Sufjan Stevens, Fox & Woman beautifully minimizes negative space with the intelligence and purpose of seasoned songwriters. The group…
AS THEY BURN PREMIERE “FROZEN VISION†MUSIC
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In a world full of monotonous metal music videos, AS THEY BURN’s latest for the track “Frozen Vision” from their current album Will, Love, Life conjures up and showcases their Parisian, artistic inner forces. Conceptually imaginative, the video is an amalgamation of abstract art and atmospheric naturism in elemental and human form. This moving composition…
WHAT MODEL CITIZENS RELEASE “COMING FOR ME” VIDEO
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What Model Citizens, the project of songwriter Alex Musto, was created towards the end of 2009 as a means of exploring noise and feedback-heavy music grounded by a foundation in synth-rock. The band’s music is perhaps best described as a fusion of the noisy jagged guitar of The Gang Of Four with the electroclash melodies…
