Category: FEATURES

Los Angeles-based experimental noise punks Batwings Catwings are pleased to unveil the video for “Radio,” the title track a-side from their recently released 7”, available now on Gravy Record. The video,” says frontwoman Dana Poblete, “is all about feeling totally lost, but finding one thing that makes you feel like yourself.   In this case,…

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Imagem Music USA and Elvis Presley Music/Gladys Music announced today a worldwide music publishing deal for representation of the Elvis Presley catalogue, effective January 1, 2012.  

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Ladytron has released a new music video for current single, “Mirage,” from the critically successful, Gravity The Seducer, out now. Co-directed by Michael Sherrington & Ladytron’s Daniel Hunt, the music video was filmed at the remote Standing Stones Of Callanish on the Isle Of Lewis.

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I will admit that when I first caught wind of my next guests today I was intrigued to find out what is “Swamp Rock.” Well, after putting in the debut CD from Convoy I have a pretty good idea now. These guys create a sound that is aggressive, catchy, hard-hitting, and melodic. The nice thing…

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Nationally acclaimed Canadian rockers Cuff The Duke announce the release of “Morning Comes,” one of the most anticipated records out of Canada for 2012. Hot on the heels of a nearly sold-out national tour, “Morning Comes” is a concept record — ten solid tracks that flow like a film or great novel, filled to the…

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  No Blitz is an American Rock band formed by Ryan Wogh.   Influenced by bands like Foo Fighters, Muse, Incubus, Weezer, etc. the debut album ‘Give it Back’ was written and recorded by Ryan in 2010 and features heavy, melodic guitars, driving drums, and catchy vocals.

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A new trademark sound is set to change the Dance music world with the release of Stephanie Braganza’s debut of riveting originals. Showcasing commercial Pop, Euro-Dance and Electro-House, Stephanie has been performing at such notable venues as The Exhibition Center (Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Festival), as well as touring and having radio spins all over Canada.

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As this section comes to a close, we thank you for joining us. “We Are the World” was observed by those who were still keeping track at the time of its “metaphoric cloning” in February of 2010. You see, this well-documented feat had managed to get itself reincarnated: this history-making song was recorded and released…

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JOGYO is about flow, surrendering to the constant change and harnessing it to create a sonic bombast that is hard to compare to any other. Reggae and hardcore elements mingle with tribal and folkloric influences to create an entirely new sound. Marrying components of tribal music with electronic beats results in music that somehow recalls…

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Since multi-talented teen sensation Alana Lee (www.alanaleemusic.net) created a viral frenzy on YouTube with her music video for “Butterflies” (surpassing 11.7 million views and counting), fans have been anxiously waiting to see the new clip for the equally infectious follow-up single “Synchronize.”

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I woke up this morning and I am just so excited that I could not wait to post my next interview. The timing could not be better as we are headed to a three day weekend for Veterans Day. I just made a donation to http://saluteheroes.org and I have one of my favorite bands Pilot…

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Sharaya Mikael’s forthcoming EP is being called “A fine mix of self-penned sensitive folk-pop,” by Maverick and Beehive Candy is mad about her music. Sharaya’s impatience with love seems to score her life and it has leaked into the songwriting found on Rush. “I am just writing who I am and what I feel,” Mikael…

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In today’s turbulent market many things are beginning to look risky regardless what industry you enter into. Especially the music industry which has made a “360” in terms of distribution and the role that labels take. The introduction of everything digital has sliced into the industry with a double edged sword. Compact discs as we…

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It’s been six years since the release of her well-received debut album …this side of yesterday, but next month marks the return of indie-folk singer/songwriter Martha Berner with her long-awaited full-length follow-up Fool’s Fanatsy along with her new band The Significant Others.

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In The Red Records is psyched to announce the release of the second album by Wounded Lion.   Titled IVXLCDM, it is a total ripper!

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As many of you know, I love when we have repeat guests here on Skoped Out. It means that we are covering artists that understand that to make it you must have hard work, patience, and perseverance. My next artists defines this and his music just makes you want to dance. Please welcome back NYC…

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A true child prodigy, Young Dapper is an accomplished rapper, actor, singer, model and athlete. Talented well beyond his 12 years of age, the clean-cut young man is a modern marvel who began rapping and singing at the tender age of 3 and did his first recording at 9 years old.

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Their debut single, “Good to be Bad” is an infectious, slow-burner with slick wordplay and swagger. Watch 4Count break it down in the official video, directed by Nick Cannon himself.

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Dirty Pretty Things, Big Pooh’s long-awaited sophomore solo album is now available for sale through Big Pooh’s For Members Only label, and for fans who purchase the album through iTunes, a handful of additional bonus tracks are included, as well as a special, deluxe edition digital booklet. To celebrate, Big Pooh is equally excited to…

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Hollywood Undead and Asking Alexandria kick off their co-headlining “World War III” tour with support from We Came As Romans, Borgore, and D.R.U.G.S. In celebration of the tour, the bands are giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner for each date of the tour AND a huge Grand Prize at tour’s end…

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The accompanying video for “California Brain,” directed and edited by Matt Silver and produced by RapScallions bassist Chris Clemence, is hilarious and is sure to be a viral favorite. “The video pokes fun at ‘American Idol’ and is about the ‘California Dream’ of people coming to Hollywood to make it big,” Clemence explains. “RapScallions play…

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The electronic and indie rock extravaganza Moogfest fell on a chilly Halloween weekend this year. Moogfest takes place in Asheville the hometown of sound engineering visionary and electronic instrument inventor Bob Moog   (he invented the synthesizer as well as countless other electronic instruments).

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ONE MODEL NATION – the band. Germany, 1977 – the economic miracle is at hand. An entire generation that has grown up with the shame of World War II embraces western culture as capitalism begins to take root. Underneath the veneer of the financial prosperity, the country is still shattered from the devastation of war.…

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I am still in shock that the Northeast US got our first snow storm and winter is over 1 month away. If this is a sign then we better get the shovels & snow blowers ready. No amount of snow can stop the musical blizzard here at Skope though. Today I have a NJ-based indie-rock…

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Don Gator is famous fashion model, Dennis Hirdt’s, alter ego. Armed with a concept album, tongue planted firmly in cheek, he defines his unique songwriting style and sound as ‘spyrock’.

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Their first performance was at Hollywoods Hotel Cafe and from their they have toured with Maroon 5, shared the stage with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and performed on KCRW’s “Morning Become Eclectic”.   Labeled a ‘Soul Man’ in a local recent review, Fitz and his Tantrums are much more than a soul flavored…

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Santa Cruz, CA punk rockers Stellar Corpses announce the release of their debut video “Vampire Kiss” (along with single) today from their soon to be released album Dead Stars Drive In (Santa Carla Records).

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After eight years since their last studio album, Alternative Rock pioneers, Jane’s Addiction return with their new album, The Great Escape Artist, in stores now! In celebration of the release, Jane’s Addiction has teamed up with Skope Magazine to give away a Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 guitar signed by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro,…

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Carter has been supporting his forthcoming album Freeclouds with a coast to coast full band tour with The War On Drugs and an in-studio appearance on KEXP this week. He’ll continue to work his way through the Midwest this month, ending the tour in NYC before heading overseas for a European tour.

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Chance has now released the final version of his latest single “Vera Wang”. For those scouring the internet, a previous version was released in the summer, not to be confused with this version of the track.

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On Monday 7th November Bella Union will release ‘Higher Ground’ the new EP from Rimar — a very talented young man based in Brooklyn by way of Columbus who crafts song that are ultra slick in production, delving into a host of musical influences from J Dilla-esque beats to 70’s funk all forged with a…

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On a dark Halloween night in Las Vegas, hard rockers, KRASHKARMA, took to the streets to cause a little mayhem of their own.   The band has just released their first video from their new album Straight to the Blood, which is like watching a breaking news story unravel.

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Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert (American Idol) and Hollywood award winning singer Steve Cooke powerfully and soulfully interpret ten rock ballads each on this exclusive double deluxe collection “Paramount Sessions” with Madonna and Seal’s backing band.

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You already heard the song, now feast your eyes on the mesmerizing new video for “Late Nights,” the first video in relation to Brown Shoe’s recently released fourth LP The Gift Horse. With directorial credit going to the Baggaley brothers’ cousin Brent Lasala, “Late Nights” takes an introspective dive into the band’s subconscious, digging out…

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Being in New England it just gets me excited when I feel that first chill air in the morning. I love summer but you all need to come up to New England and experience the fall. My guest today is another reason I am feeling good today. My girl Leeza put out her single, “Party…

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New England post-hardcore quartet Make Do And Mend is excited to unveil the video for the single “Transparent Seas” exclusively at the band’s YouTube page.

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Dispelling any rumors that Aretha Franklin is in bad health the 69 year old came on stage Friday night looking noticeably thinner, incredibly beautiful and her voice sounding as strong and powerful and as rich as ever.   She was accompanied by The Aretha Franklin Orchestra which she said on entering the stage “plays the…

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When Fereshta was just a baby, she and her parents fled Afghanistan to Pakistan in the hope of making their way to America and out of war torn areas. A Baptist church in NY sponsored them and soon they were starting a new life in Virginia. Now, as a Indie Rock Artist and Activist, Fereshta…

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Harvest Bloom was formed from various rock and worship bands.   They are Anji Kalita Cornette on lead vocals, Patrick Cornette on guitars, Greg Burkhammer on drums, Molly McGettrick on keys and backing vocals and Craig Sibal on bass.

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  You haven’t truly had a hangover till you’ve woken up surrounded by people in animal heads and a band playing a ballad about alcoholism. UK pop quintet, Ross and the Wrongens latest video, “I’m Through With You,” shot by James Burt from Jam Jam Pictures, in a friend’s flat in Brixton while on tour,…

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