Category: FEATURES

Sean-Toure’ has released his brand new music video for “In the Heat of the Night” ft. yU of Diamond District/Mello Music Group. The song was written some time ago and quickly became a fan favorite, with Sean performing it live on his MPC drum machine at his energetic shows. The music video (Directed by Seannie…

Read more →

London 3 piece Dems have announced the release of a new single ‘Christabel’ which will be available for download from 27th January 2013.

Read more →

Sacramento melodic-hardcore act YANKEE BRUTAL have released a music video for “Revolt”, a fast paced, hard hitting number off their recently released full-length “The Everlasting Greed”.  

Read more →

Tom Boisvert is a lyricist and songwriter, specializing in Country and Gospel music. His lyrics are expressive and tell stories that are at once relateable and visual as well. Tom has collaborated with country singer Heather Morris, and together they’ve produced the hit tribute track “The Chute Out”, a song dedicated to bull riders, the…

Read more →

2012 has been Helena Jesele’s breakthrough year. The buzz surrounding the beautiful, Dublin urban soul-jazz singer across the pond has planted her firmly on the radar of artists to watch in 2013 and beyond. The breakout U.K. songstress is ready to make her U.S. debut with new album ‘Sweet Sticky Fix’ set for release on…

Read more →

Anyone who pays close attention to the music industry can attest to the fact that things are indeed changing. Electronic music is more popular now than ever before, and to say that it is here to stay would be an understatement. A lot of people in the music industry have difficulty with the fact that…

Read more →

Pop music likes to mix familiar elements with fresh, unexpected ones.   By all those measures, the eponymous debut album, released in June 2012, from POP ETC lives up to its name. The members of the trio–Christopher Chu, his brother Jonathan, and Julian Harmon–previously established a measure of renown under the name the Morning Benders.

Read more →

Tess Henley sets the mood for the holidays with the original song Christmas Won’t Do Without You. Written by the Seattle-based Henley and performed with Seattle’s Passenger String Quartet, Christmas Won’t Do Without You showcases the up-and-coming singer/pianist in her element, with Tess’ stunning voice cascading over twinkling ivories. It’s a holiday treat that will…

Read more →

Legendary Wings just released their raw and energetic Dirtnap Records debut, Making Paper Roses. The guys are offering 2 MP3’s to wet your appetite.

Read more →

Calling upon a lifetime of experience, Toronto rapper FenaxiZ vividly depicts his hometown with a candid honesty. While some glorify the violence that plagues the city and others hail Toronto as a tourist-friendly destination, FenaxiZ instead offers a metropolis of “students, hustlers, everyday citizens, hard-working immigrants tryna earn dividends” as he guides his audience through…

Read more →

This one is from Vallejo, one of the most popular bands to hail from Austin, Texas, comprised of the three Vallejo brothers A.J. (Vocals, Guitar), Alejandro (Drums), and Omar (Bass).

Read more →

Radar Recordz has announced that it has signed one of the most powerful, soulful singing sensations that will have the music industry in an uproar. Radar Recordz is proud to announce the release of Lola Rangel Debut Single & Music Video, “Sometimes” produced by Tizone, available on iTunes.

Read more →

  With a voice compellingly country, Paula Tozer sings her songs of devotion. Though at times romantic, the devotion is often spiritual; this is especially so on the track “Calling All Nations,” which contains such lines as “peace alight in the darkness.” Apt background guitars complement her soulful renditions. Find out for yourself at: http://reverbnation.com/paulatozer.

Read more →

‘Crying My Name’, the newest and possibly last single by SEVEN DAY SONNET, showcases the band’s potential and possibilities more so than ever before. ‘Crying My Name’ was recorded with Johnny K at Groovemasters Studios in Chicago, IL. The track is available now, free to watch at this location. The MP3 is also available to…

Read more →

The release of Without Any Guard, marks the debut album from soul-pop singer songwriter, David Lee. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Lee has devoted himself to writing and performing, resulting in the debut album of his dreams. In 2008, Lee’s exceptional drive and talents gained him recognition by one of the music industry’s most respected…

Read more →

Simon Spire kicked-off the Plan A Media Showcase Series this month, to celebrate his newest album release, Four-Letter Words. The event opened with a viewing of Spire’s video for his newest single, ‘Uncomfortable’.

Read more →

“LNT” is the debut music video from Richard Osborne, taken from his sophomore E.P “Late Night Thoughts” released on 23rd December. “LNT” was co-produced by Kris Flava. The video was shot on location by The Bigger Pictures.

Read more →

Beth Hart, armed with one of the most unique and heart-wrenching voices of the 21st century, and a backstory packed with incredible opportunities and lamentable loss, will return with a new album, Bang Bang Boom Boom, on April 9, 2013 (Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group).

Read more →

AMG, the company that brought you MARCUS MANCHILD presents BOSTON GEORGE with the video to his debut single “MOLLY” the song that’s burning up the South.

Read more →

Reppin’ Long Island, NY the Jason Nevins signee J.roe debuts the video for his quick tongued verbal assault on the industry, titled “1Chain2Chainz.” From Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka and more.. nobody’s safe.

Read more →

Singer-songwriter Willy Mason is excited to announce the release of his brand new Don’t Stop Now EP on January 14. It gives a taste of what’s to come from Mason’s third studio album also due for release later next year. The EP will be released digitally and as a limited-run of five hundred 10” vinyl…

Read more →

Daringly original, multi-instrumentalist Alison May presents her first single “A Good Stone” off her upcoming debut, Earnest Keep, released by Indie Label Misery Loves Company.

Read more →

Big Cats! just released a new video for “Five” off of his most recent album For My Mother.   The video was directed by Isaac Gale and shot in Barbados.   For My Mother was a project came to fruition last year after Big Cats! received a grant from the American Composers Forum and the…

Read more →

Trixie Whitley wrapped up the first leg of her first headlining tour of the USA with a spellbinding sold-out performance at New York’s Mercury Lounge this past Wednesday. After spending Thanksgiving weekend participating in the All-Star tribute to The Last Waltz staged in San Francisco, CA, at the Warfield, she’s about to continue her tour…

Read more →

Making his way halfway around the globe, XAVIER RUDD, one of Australia’s most iconic voices today, is coming to the US for a string of tour dates in support of his recently released and critically-hailed seventh album SPIRIT BIRD (SideOneDummy Records; released June 5, 2012).

Read more →

People in animal masks? A bad acid trip? Or a bold commentary on police, doctors, big tobacco and society at large? The Jelly Project asks “What animal has society made you into?”.

Read more →

The Great Affairs are about to drop a new EP in December, having undergone some significant lineup changes over the last year. For those of you unaware, The Great Affairs co-existed as an offshoot of fORMER, with fORMER representing a slightly harder pop edge, while The Great Affairs flew the flag for a somewhat more…

Read more →

Whether he’s climbing Top 40 Charts in Calgary or serenading a St. Paul soup kitchen, Radio Drive mastermind Kevin Gullickson — a one-man band since 2009 — brings optimism and energy to his alt-pop endeavors.

Read more →

If you are the parent of a young child, you are well aware of the mostly sad state of children’s music being offered nowadays. But that’s all about to change with the release of Rock My ABCs, by CHANNING BANKS.

Read more →

“Overtime” from Gyptian is featured on Reggae Gold 2012 and is the lead track from the Overtime riddim. Produced by Justus Arison (Overproof Riddim), the track captures Gyptian expressing his passions for the ladies as only he can. The mid-tempo groove has a strong appeal for females and the vocal performance is consistent with Gyptian…

Read more →

October marked the launch of the band’s new single “Do It In The Dark”. The track is a new take on an old favourite, and was produced by Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven) at Coalition Music this fall. The video for the track premiered exclusively on MuchMusic.com as well as on TFO for…

Read more →

There’s no denying the natural mystic evoked by her presence. Self- proclaimed spiritual gangster, Roxiny (pronounced Rox-E-n-E), defines her genre as ‘Electronic-Pop’, while carving a new path with lyrics seeped in magical realism, love, and lessons learned.

Read more →

SHEL’s arrangement of this holiday song written nearly 100 years ago is both unique and captivating.   Over 12,000 views on YouTube.

Read more →

With the plethora of web-based publicity and promotion services available to musicians today, many of the “old school” techniques have fallen by the wayside.   The times indicate that somewhat of a “cyber-overload” is taking place in the industry.

Read more →

Swedish rock band Her Bright Skies has premiered an explosive new video for their single “Loveless” from their third studio album, Rivals, which is available today on iTunes (http://bit.ly/QTJXlR) from Panic & Action Records.  

Read more →

Over the course of the past three decades, Herbert Groenemeyer has established himself as Germany’s most successful recording artist of all time, with album sales surpassing 18 million copies, and two of his albums, 1984’s 4630 Bochum and 2002’s Mensch, becoming the biggest German-language releases in history. But for audiences in the United States —…

Read more →

Hello and welcome to a Thanksgiving edition of Skoped Out. You know the mainstream news is full of negativity and chaos. I want to go the other way this holiday season and say that I feel blessed to be a part of Skope and to watch the music industry bouncing back in so many ways.…

Read more →

His real name is Eric Ward but most know him as Young Eze or Adidias Swag.   This young artist is originally from Milwaukee but he is currently attending Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where much of his life consists of: “class, recording and performing music, work at the fitness facilities, joining a fraternity,…

Read more →

Although we’re just over a month away from winter solstice, there’s no harm in revisiting the joys of summer as the seasoned emcee/deejay Iron Lyon unveils the visuals for “Summer In The City.” Taken from his sophomore LP, From The Ground Up, the soulful production of Chad Dubz combines effortlessly with the visual direction of…

Read more →