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DPB, also known as David Paul Brooks, has been steadily rising through the ranks of hip-hop as of late, making a name for himself with his unique blend of positive and uplifting songs. DPB’s latest rap single, “Undefeated 3.0,” is a triumphant anthem that resonates with the enduring strength of the human spirit. So, join…
Bustin’ straight out of Atlanta, GA, determined to the best to ever do it, Yung Wolf has been establishing his name in the game through quality cuts professionally since 2022. As he dropped his groundbreaking tracks onto the net like “Active,” and lead-singles like “Cryin Laughin” & “BOX TRUCK” from his self-titled record throughout 2023,…
“In A Room” from Otis Infrastructure is a complex rock song, with nods to both post-punk and progressive rock. The act is a self-described “experimental rock group” that calls the New York City area home. It’s also a trio, which means every member is required to be – and is – a strong musician. The…
What happens when you take a dash of Chili Peppers & mix in a bit of Elliott Smith, then throw in equal parts country twang & hip hop??? You get Space Cheetah The indie band mixing up ALL the genres in just 1 pot… “The truth is no one knows why anyone would subject themselves…
Dusty Edinger is a drummer by trade, but for this single, he picked up a guitar and wrote a song. He also wasn’t overtly a songwriter – at least not until relatively recently. However, he’s beginning to get more comfortable with his expanded artistic role, and it shows on this track. The recording begins with…
Adrian Sutherland, the formidable roots-rock virtuoso hailing from the remote landscapes of Canada’s Far North, is gearing up to unleash his musical opus, “Precious Diamonds,” and the preview comes in the form of two singles – the anthemic “Precious” and the uplifting “Diamonds.” As Sutherland stands on the cusp of a promising career trajectory, the…
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“LUST & PURITY” SONG LYRICS: You’re my kinda angel You make me a winner You’re my kinda devil Brings out my inner sinner You’re my stairway (stairway) That leads me to heaven You’re my highway to hell (highway to hell) Furiously driven Strap on your wings and fly me away Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh…
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“Gio Franklin is America’s next heartthrob, akin to Justin Bieber.” — Celebrity Teen Scene “Dollar without question is a Top 40 Smash.” — On Air with Brandon Jay Kansas City Artist Gio Franklin, just charted at number one on September 20, 2023 with his single “Dollar.” The song accomplished this significant milestone on the charts…
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As the 2023 International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) 2023 Storyteller Award winner, I decided to write a song about a real life storyteller legend Bo Stottlemyer. Bo has been writing songs and telling stories for over 50 years. Ask any old timer in Nashville who writes the best storytelling songs and surely Bo’s name will…
Raven Records is a new record shop, coffee shop and alcohol free bar in the heart of Camden Town, London. It is the world’s first heavy metal alcohol free bar. The shop is located c.100 metres from Camden Town station at 24 Camden Road, London NW1 9DP and is open Thursday to Monday 12pm to…
If you are lucky enough to receive art as a gift or indeed have treated yourself, now may be the perfect time to consider some top tips on how best to hang your works to achieve the best results in your home. A room can be brought alive by art, whether these are large or…
Ananda Xenia Shakti and Love Power the Band are back with a brand new single in the form of “Psychedelic Halo.” It’s a psychedelic musical odyssey, spanning 6 minutes of pure, unbridled spiritual energy. Love Power the Band has always had an interesting approach to their music, so we’re eager to find out more about…
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As a musician, releasing an album can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. After all the hard work, it’s time to celebrate the fruits of your labor. While simply putting out your music can be cause for celebration, there are plenty of other ways to mark this momentous occasion. This blog post will explore five…
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Dr. Wally Bartfay is currently a professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. He is also affectionately known as the “Rock N’ Prof” by his students because he often plays original songs that he has written prior to the commence of lectures to…
Gilt with a pristine studio varnish, the acoustic guitar that slides into focus on the back of a swinging beat in “Alone on Christmas Day,” the new single from pop syndicate The High Plains Drifters, is as soft as silk but riddled with a tense finish in the master mix that makes anyone listening to…
eM is an accomplished vocalist and producer based in Melbourne, Australia and her new EP is titled ‘Out of the Darkness’. I have worked with eM many times in the past and she always seems to pack a powerful punch into each project. This new release is no different as eM pours everything she has…
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Infectious originals like “The Girl Next Door” and “Somebody Just Like You” are caught in the nether-zone between rough garage-band glory and ultra-clean Top 40, channeling the Buzzcocks by way of Green Day and Lennon-McCartney via Blink 182.” – Daniel Weizman, LA Times The Christopher Brothers is an alternative pop/rock band from Los Angeles, CA.…
There is an innovative, sultry, new-age Pop/R&B combo in the blazing North Carolina music scene, and she goes by Natalie Carr. Based in Charlotte, NC, by way of Stamford, Connecticut, Carr considers herself to be a crossover artist siting influence from R&B and Pop. Over the past year, Carr has released resonating hits such as…
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Born and raised on the sumptuous sounds of classic R&B and soul, brothers Woody and Minquel Ingram eat, sleep, and breathe their favored genres’ finer vibrations of expression. And now, after careers winding through solo and group projects in hip-hop, blues, soul, and more, the two brothers from Columbus, OH are rejoining forces as Ingram…
Naples and Brooklyn might be on different sides of the globe, but young people in both cities face the same challenges, feel the same longings, and move to the same beats. Language barriers mean little to a sensitive listener like Benedict Sinister, the Brooklyn transplant who has made himself famous in UK club circles for…
Luke Harrison has just released his new holiday single “Last Christmas” made famous by the British Pop Duo Wham. “Last Christmas” is the follow up single to Luke Harrison’s Billboard Charting single “Make Me Better,” which also reached No. 5 on the UK, USA & Canada iTunes Pop Charts. Luke Harrison is currently working on…
Kiesza embraces the upbeat, cheery sound of the Christmas season on the EDM-pop influenced “Christmas Without You (feat. Sugar Jesus).” Underneath the trappings is a more yearning message of longing for another. The song takes time, slowly letting the track build itself into a force of nature. Lots of volume gets brought into the equation,…
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A proper misnomer, the city of Plainfield, NJ is anything but plain. A quick look down its list of notable figures yields handfuls of easily recognizable athletes, artists, politicians, and musicians. So it’s no surprise to listeners that the inimitable talents of mix-master DJ Stan were able to blossom in its fertile grounds. From humble…
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Ryan Van Dordrecht explains his new album’s title as “the kind of thing that happens in your personal and creative lives when you stop trying to control everything.” He further elaborates, “I had to come to a new level of maturity to make this record.” Indeed, attempting to control everything and everyone is not only…
Rhett May hails from Melbourne, Australia but has deep roots to Culcutta, India where he was raised. One will hear the multi-cultural influences on the new EP titled ‘Rock and Roll Emotions Part One’ as Rhett May is the new International Man of Musical Mystery. His mystique lies within the music itself where there are…
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Skope briefly catches up with London-based rising pop star Allegra, reflecting on her year and what she hopes to focus on in the New Year. Manifesting potential live shows, Allegra is ready to return with new dance-pop soundscapes; stay tuned! First off, could you summarise 2023, how has this year been for you? The beginning…
The creative evolution of the multifaceted metallic force known as ONI never ends. Rather, ONI is always evolving, braving treacherous waters, searching for a distinctive light in the darkness. The Silver Line is the third full-length album issued under the ONI banner, and it is at once the most dynamic yet cohesive and focused work…
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Imagine if you took the old rock and roll format and gave it the same polish that pop music is formed and finished with, you know, softened the edges and made it more user-friendly. What if you also took a leaf from that genre’s book regarding accessibility and infectiousness? And then, what if you said,…
