Pushing the latest single from The Wonderful World Of Jermaine Liriano,Uni V Sol is tackling the adoration of the fairer sex in the somewhat movie-esque track. ‘Cinematic.’ “Cinematic” is a motion picture in song. It’s about a gentleman’s view of his leading lady. She’s a movie star. Someone he feels he has seen at the…
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EVE TO ADAM RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “STRAITJACKET SUPERMODEL”
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NYC rockers EVE TO ADAM have just released a new lyric video for their current single “Straitjacket Supermodel.” The video can be seen here. “Straitjacket Supermodel” is the first single off of the band’s forthcoming album, Locked and Loaded, which is available May 21st. The band has this to say about their hard-hitting new single,…
APRIL 2013: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE
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Okay folks, we’re back with a new update! March was pretty busy, but we had to come back for the April issue, no doubt. This year’s already ripping by and we’ve pulled out onto the fast lane: MUSICOLOGY 2101 is selling like CRAZY online at Amazon and at Google Books so with that said, we’re…
THE CREEPING IVIES “SPINNING” VIDEO
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The official video for ‘Spinning’ is out today! This is the first single taken from our debut album ‘STAY WILD.’ Vinyl release will be through Dead Beat Records at the end of April 2013. This is the second official video following our Ghost Train release which was also was filmed and directed by Ciaran Lyons.…
THE PEDALJETS POST “TERRA NOVA”
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The Pedaljets are releasing their first new material in 23 years, starting with the “Terra Nova” b/w “Riverview” single and culminating in their new album What’s In Between due out on June 25 via Electric Moth. For those who might have missed them the first time around, the roaring riffs of “Riverview,” a possible love…
JULIE MAR POSTS “DAYDREAM” AUDIO & TRAILER
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Singer/Songwriter, Julie Mar, plans to release a new album TBA in the upcoming year. Mar’s zeal for music began at the young age of 7 when she started piano and guitar lessons, and although her interest in singing began as a lighthearted hobby, she later pursued voice training. Trailer: “Daydream” http://youtu.be/F6BMjSUorrk The raven-haired songbird…
SISTER CRYSTALS VIDEO FOR “WHITE”
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Chicago has given much to the world and even more to music, so it’s no surprise that Sister Crystals calls the windy city home. Walk-In Records can’t think of a better band to release the first record on the label than this indie-pop juggernaut. Sister Crystals, released Little Bits EP in late 2011. http://youtu.be/jrC7sUWA-Rc Their…
LION IN THE MANE: BECOMING KING OF THE JUNGLE
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It’s rare, but once in a while a band comes along that holds the band trifecta, melody, charm and talent, the holy grail of ingredients that separates the wheat from the chaff, the great from the incredibly average and you never know where the elements might just line up in perfect harmony with the stars…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD TICKET + DRUMHEAD GIVEAWAY
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Hollywood Undead will be going out on tour with Falling In Reverse and American Fangs starting tomorrow, April 17th and running through May 25th. Skope has a contest for the tour, giving away a pair of tickets to one winner in each date along with a grand prize winner receiving a signed drumhead from the…
MONOKINO VIDEO “HARD SYNCER”
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Fake Virtue creates a feeling of familiarity in a newly discovered landscape. The album, mixed and produced by Jacco Gardner and Monokino will be released by Konkurrent/My First Sonny Weissmuller in Benelux countries and by China’s largest independent record label Modern Sky in China on April 22. Watch new video “Hard Syncer” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq17N91a-d0 Monokino…
muGZ VIDEO FOR “LIVING THROUGH YOUR EYES”
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Montreal MC, muGz, teams up with Ken Galloway for the visual interpretation for “Living Through Your Eyes.’ Featured on his G.O.D (Gone One Day) EP which was released last year, muGz proves why he is one to watch during 2013. “I wanted to do this one for the people; this was personal. There is no…
STOLI IS USING THE MUSIC OF ELEVATOR ART TO SOOTHE THE SOUL
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I do not have to tell anyone reading this that today is truly a sad day here in Boston, MA & globally. To have our city and it’s people attacked so cowardly it is hard to digest. The Back Bay holds a special place for Skope as that is where we started not only Skope,…
BELLE MARE POST “THE BOAT OF THE FRAGILE MIND” MP3
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Called “spaciously eerie” by Spin, Brooklyn’s, Belle Mare offer a lush and evocative debut, The Boat Of The Fragile Mind EP, out now. This duo comprised of Amelia Bushell and Thomas Servidone craft a dreamspace of acoustic and synth textures that showcase Bushell’s haunting vocals. “The Boat Of The Fragile Mind” – MP3:…
BEYOND DISHONOR VIDEO FOR “HEISENBERG”
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Trenton, New Jersey metalcore mainstays BEYOND DISHONOR have released a music video for their first single, entitled ‘Heisenberg’, today via their official YouTube channel. Any fan of the hit television drama ‘Breaking Bad’ will immediately recognize that ‘Heisenberg’ is a tribute to the popular show– complete with yellow meth lab suits, greasy cigar-smoking drug kingpins,…
SKOPE GIVEAWAY: Simple Minds ‘Celebrate – The Greatest Hits+’
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Massively iconic Scottish rock band Simple Minds just released a pair of CD sets of their greatest hits, named Celebrate – The Greatest Hits+. In addition to their numerous hits over the course of 36 years, the new album also includes two never before released songs, the first of which is “Broken Glass Park.”…
JULIAN LENNON & STEVEN TYLER DUET “SOMEDAY”
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How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people? Julian Lennon has the answer with his soaring single “Someday” featuring Rock royalty Steven Tyler. “Someday” is the lead track from Julian’s fourth studio album in 15 years titled “Everything Changes (Music From Another Room)” available on June 4th in the US. Watch Julian…
SHE & HIM POST “I COULD’VE BEEN YOUR GIRL”
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She & Him have shared a new song from their forthcoming album Volume 3. Written by Zooey with string arrangements by M. Ward, “I Could’ve Been Your Girl” is 60’s pop perfection, and one of the album’s most impressive tracks. In their premiere, the Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy blog wrote, “Deschanel lets her voice ring…
ESQUILLE SPEAKS ON “I TAKE U HIGHER”
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From Dreamland to Jam Planet, to A Trip in Trance, Swedish music master ESQUILLE has been behind songs that echoed ‘round the planet, even selling 100,000 copies in Brazil. He took a break from the music industry, but now he returns with a renewed vigor. And so Skope caught up with him for a few…
CASPA VIDEO FOR “SETTING SUN”
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This album will be the follow-up to his 2009 debut LP ‘Everybody’s Talking, Nobody’s Listening!’ and provide the most decisive musical statement Caspa has made yet. Running through the gamut of sounds and scenes that inspire him with the help of a selection of like-minded contemporaries, those who have pinned him down as simply a…
CHASE KROESCHE VIDEO FOR “1-2-3”
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Among young artists on the music scene today, CHASE KROESCHE (pronounced Kro-sha) is especially unique. Currently living in Los Angeles, CA, 19-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist CHASE has just unleashed the pop gem “1-2-3,” his first major single release. As an early teen, he was a nationally ranked tennis player and fenced, but, by…
EXCLUSIVE: DANNY SERAPHINE PRESENTS CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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At the dawn of the hard-rocking 1970s, a band named Chicago blew out of the Windy City to dominate the pop charts for the next several decades and earn their place in rock ‘n’ roll history. Back then a “horn band” was a brand new idea, and the group’s wide-ranging brand of “jazz rock” carved…
PREGNANT POST NEW SINGLE “STRANGERS”
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Pregnant returns with Pottery Mill, a masterful fifteen track full-length that revels in genre-bending and sonic risk-taking. The voice of Daniel Trudeau defines the Pregnant sound. Vocals that reminds of a spaced-out Neil Young, stuttering glitch-hop beats, and psychedelic instrumentation built around looped guitars and keyed instruments are present throughout the album. Life in Northern…
CASEY TURNER OFFERS “NEVER WANT TO GO HOME” MP3
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Armed with his Ukulele and refreshingly unpretentious outlook, Casey Turner interjects an uplifting sense of calm and relaxation into this chaotic world. Built on a steady beach vibe, his debut LP No Stress Express invites it’s audience to put their feet in the warm sand of the pop music landscape and take a moment to…
TV GIRL DEBUTS INTERACTIVE VIDEO FOR “GIRLS LIKE ME”
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TV Girl is pleased to release the interactive video for “Girls Like Me,” a social music video that allows you and your Facebook friends to make cameos. Experience it here: www.tvgirlslikeme.com Directing duo fourclops filmed the video through Skype sessions with TV Girl fans who are seen singing, performing a choreographed “finger tutting” dance routine,…
STOLI SEES WHY FOR HELLBRANCH RUN IT’S ‘US AGAINST THE WORLD’
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Hello world, and a good morning to all! Many of you do not know but I have an undergraduate music industry degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Getting that education was crucial for me to learn about the business away from the music. Well, the Henley Business School will officially launch it’s new MBA…
SMSH BROS VIDEO FOR “HOOT & BOOBIE”
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“Technology has evolved over the past century. It’s a tool that an artist utilize to take his work to another level. Hitman and Stkee have done just that. With the use of the internet, the lyrical creatives telecommunicated to create the SMSH BROS EP. While Stkee now resides in Honolulu, HI and Hitman back in…
VICCI MARTINEZ NEW VIDEO FEAT CEE LO GREEN
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Vicci’s single “Come Along” f/ Cee -Lo from her self titled major label debut album is starting to take off at radio – great start to the New Year – AND she is currently on tour. She is also preparing to release her brand new video for “Come Along” the first week of…
DERON NEW VIDEO “JAMES BROWN”
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Cool Kids Forever Films presents Washington, D.C. emcee Deron’s video for “James Brown,” a upbeat jam that is sure to set off your night. The video depicts a house party filled with inflatable aliens, water guns, swimming pools, and everything else needed for a night of debauchery. Deron delivers a charismatic, lyrically precise performance, turning…
ANiMAL-MUSIC NEW VIDEO FEATURING MARY MAGDALAN
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London based EDM/Punk trio, ANiMAL-MUSIC, has released a music video & FREE download for their latest track “Jump” featuring Mary Magdalan. ANiMAL is a three piece, bass-heavy EDM punk band from London that formed in 2012 with a residency on Modestep Radio and quickly moved to doing guest mixes for Radio 1Xtra, XFM, and Pulse.…
WATCH CO LA’S “DEAF CHRISTIAN” VIDEO
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“Working with Matt on the ‘Deaf Christian’ video was different from anything I have ever experienced.”, says Andrew Strasser, the director of the newest video from sonic explorer Co La. “There’s something dark about Matt’s performance in the “Deaf Christian” video – ie squeezing, smashing, squashing fruit – that made the lighting essential. While filming,…
DANN FURIA VIDEO FOR “THIS THING I DO”
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Dann Furia’s 2013 release “This Thing I Do” includes 6 songs produced by Larry “Pop” Summerville, whose production credits include Flo Rida, Christina Aguilera, Alexandra Burke, Amerie, and BoA. The album’s title track “This Thing I Do” has already been licensed for use by Supercuts, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, and Roxy Clothing. Youtube link to “This…
SEATRAFFIC VIDEO “TEMPO OF REGRET”
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Seatraffic is back with the second installment in their series of singles. “Tempo of Regret” is a piece that explores the balance between life and art while finding contentment with what you’ve created. http://youtu.be/DdNWXIltUmI San Francisco-based Mark Zannad (vocals/synth) and Brandon Harrison (drums/vocals) began collaborating as Seatraffic in 2011. The synth-pop duo has released an…
P E T I T E VIDEO FOR “STEVIE JOBS”
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P E T I T E is a singer-songwriter, producing Nuvo-Jazzy pop in French and English. Leading it with angelic childlike vocals, oddly enough compared to a post-modern Mia Farrow with a Brigitte Bardot allure. P E T I T E co-founded the band Terry Poison, performing worldwide, releasing such singles as “Comme Ci…
SID SRIRAM ANNOUNCES SINGLE “WINTER MINDâ€
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As Sid Sriram gears up to release the first half of his “West Coast Night Fall” project titled “Before Dusk”, he releases audio to the first single “Winter Mind”. This single sets the contemplative, edgy and soulful tone of the project. This song’s accompanying music video will also be releasing soon. …
NEW SINGLE FROM SLUM VILLAGE “FOREVER”
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Slum Village returns with the street single “Forever” off their forthcoming album “Evolution” to be released in June. Stay tuned for World Tour Dates starting later in the month. 2013 marks the 20 year anniversary of Slum Village forming as a group. https://soundcloud.com/clockworkmusic-2/slum-village-forever/s-ns821 Pre-Order Tickets for Slum Village w/ DJ Mick Boogie at Santos April…
VIDEO: DEATH OF AN ERA SIGNS TO ARTERY RECORDINGS/RAZOR & TIE
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Death metal band, Death of an Era is the latest addition to join the Artery Recordings, the joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie. The Columbus, OH based band will release their debut EP, The Great Commonwealth EP on May 21st. The Great Commonwealth EP was produced by Kevin Lankford.…
IM MY COMA RELEASE “LOSING SLEEP”
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Effective Immediately PR is pleased to introduce Canadian alt-rock trio In My Coma (IMC) who is releasing their single “Losing Sleep” off their debut album Magnets & Miracles. Based in Ontario, the group is comprised of Jasper James (Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter), Laura Doll (Bass, Vocals), and Mike Paterson (Drums, Percussion). Coined as…
CREED BRATTON DETAILS FOR NEW ALBUM IN VIDEO EPK
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Singer-songwriter and actor-comic Creed Bratton, currently best-known for the quirky former 60’s rock-star character he portrays on the NBC TV hit comedy series The Office, is back with a new album/audio-biography Tell Me About It. Creed Bratton along with his band The Rubbermen give us a behind the scenes look into Creed. [youtube PudiY182Mcg] http://youtu.be/PudiY182Mcg…
ASHLEY WALLBRIDGE POSTS “YIN-YANG”
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Without light, there is no dark. And without lows, there are no highs. UK producer Ashley Wallbridge has taken an old Chinese philosophy and applied it to his latest production, coming full circle to reveal both the lighter and darker sides of progressive house with his new track ‘Yin-Yang,’ out April 15th on Garuda Music.…
STOLI IS PLEASED TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ‘OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK’
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Hello world, it is finally April 2 and we can kiss that winter goodbye. Very exciting news coming from The IHeartRadio Music Festival. The iHeartRadio Music Festival will return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 20 and 21, 2013. Even better is that Macy’s is running a campaign designed to spotlight America’s…
