Hit song “I Promise” is presently burning up the local charts. Raskal, a young and promising artist is at the forefront of local entertainment, when asked what inspired him to write this song his response was, “I was at work one day and one of my co-workers mentioned the words I Promise and that is…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
SKOPE LIVE! / GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT MONDAY NIGHT – WIN $100 CASH!
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Skope Live! & Fleming Entertainment will be hosting a second Guitar Hero Tournament in Waltham, MA at the Ninety Nine Restaurant this Monday January 3, 2011. The winner gets $100 CASH with a 15 player minimum! There will be other cool giveaways through the night as well.
HEINALI AND MATT FINNEY MAKE AN ARTISTIC INTERNET CONNECTION
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Ukrainian composer Heinali and American poet Matt Finney have never met each other in person. Their internet collaboration has produced two acclaimed eps and now they are working on their third album.
KEREN ANN PREVIEWS “MY NAME IS TROUBLE”
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Singer-songwriter-composer-producer-engineer Keren Ann has announced a March 22 release date for 101, her fourth album to be released on EMI’s Blue Note Records in the U.S. and her sixth solo album overall.
FEEDING THE HUNGER
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With the release of “H.F.M. 2 (Hunger for More 2), which dropped on November 23rd, Lloyd Banks feels like a brand new artist all over again and hopes to “regenerate the energy from 2004”.
RUMBLETONE IS NOT EXPECTING A WHITE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR
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Today on Cyber Monday it is important to take a break from all the shopping and perhaps take in some new music. As the weather goes from 75 to 25 degrees here in New England it is nice to know that Hawaii based Rumbletone can offer a sound that can warm us up. I caught…
RICK SHAFFER RELEASES VIDEO FOR “NECESSARY ILLUSION”
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Tarock Music has released a video to support Rick Shaffer’s solo album, “Necessary Illusion.” The video of the album’s title track was produced in the UK by filmmakers Peter McAdam and Davey Mills as their first visual collaboration.
FRENCH EXPORT LA FEMME OFFER FREE MP3
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As La Femme prepares to for their first U.S. gigs, the band remains an enigma. Hailing from Paris, the group walks the line between erotic avant-pop and lo-fi surf rock.
FRIEND SLASH LOVER RELEASES “FIRE AWAY” MP3
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A stronger, smarter music is in our future and FRIEND SLASH LOVER is a preview into what lies ahead. With the release of their six-track EP As American as Ones and Zeros, this groundbreaking Los Angeles group is ready to expand the minds of the listening public as they break away from the standards…
ENGLISHMAN’S OFFERS MP3 OFF SELF-TITLED DEBUT
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Englishman is the song-vehicle for Lexington, KY native Andrew English (The Scourge of the Sea). From the first handcrafted EP, Taxidermy (2009), through a flurry of east-coast traveling and some handsome compliments, Englishman’s first complete album is here.
SKOPE LIVE! / GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT MONDAY NIGHT – WALTHAM, MA
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Skope Live! & Fleming Enterprises will be hosting the first Guitar Hero Tournament in Waltham, MA at the Ninety Nine Restaurant this Monday November 29, 2010.
JAMI TEMPLETON RELEASES HOT NEW SINGLE “FALL IN”
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Jami Templeton will release her new single, Fall In, November 19, to all major online distributors including itunes, cdbaby, amazon and more. Fall In, was written by Templeton, produced by G’harah “PK” Degeddingseze and recently sung by Fantasia Barrino in the musical film Soul Kittens Cabaret.
THE HUSH NOW OFFER “ON HOLIDAY” MP3
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In the spirit of the holidays approaching, The Hush Now is offering a new brand new treat to fans, in the form of their new track “On Holiday,” which the band is giving away as a free download!
STORMKING TURNS STOLI’S THANKSGIVING INTO A HOLIDAY THAT ROCKS
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This has got to be one of my favorite weeks of the year. If you are like me you are taking a four day Thanksgiving weekend. I am heading up to New Hampshire so you know I need to bring some authentic rock N roll with me. My next guest is the real deal and…
IT’S TRUTH
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Summer 2002 was a sizzler for pop radio. Nelly and Kelly found themselves caught in a dilemma–ohh! Diddy–and his then BFFs, Usher and Loon–were busy seeking soulmates in “I Need A Girl (Part 1).” And an onslaught of newcomers–Ashanti, Fat Joe, Avril Lavigne, Jimmy Eat World, Cam’ron, Michelle Branch–all rose to the forefront with…
LATHAN MOORE UNVEILS REFLECTIVE SOPHOMORE SINGLE
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Blue Steel Records’ Lathan Moore ushers in the spirit of the holiday season with an inspirational new single, “Love In Your Life” going for adds November 16, 2010.
RILEY ETHERIDGE JR RELEASES “POWDER KEG”
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Americana singer-songwriter Riley Etheridge, Jr., whose new album “Powder Keg” is due out in March, 8, 2011, has signed to Rock Ridge Music for the release. Says Etheridge of the partnership: “I am excited about the potential of working with Rock Ridge Music. They are smart, experienced and fun folks who have a…
JASON CARROLL OF LIVY HIGH SHOWS HARD WORK PAYS OFF
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It is like a cool breeze on a hot summer day when I come across an independent band that just acts & feels like a major. That is the impression that I got when I came across my guest today, Livy High. Jason Carroll and the guys know exactly what they are doing from the…
ANONAMYSS DROPS VIDEO FOR “TO THE TOP” WITH MASTA ACE
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The first official single from up and coming Canadian emcee ANONAMYSS’ debut double album “PARADOX” is here! “To The Top” features Trobiz as well as Hip-Hop legend Masta Ace alongside Anonamyss.
V.I.T.A.L. EMCEE RELEASES VIDEO “THE LAST SONG”
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Noel Vinson is V.I.T.A.L. Emcee: a rapper, songwriter, artist and activist out of Long Beach, California. Born under the sign of a broken home, V.I.T.A.L. would escape into music with every opportunity afforded him.
PARAMORE NEW VIDEO “PLAYING GOD”
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Paramore recently took home the “Best Alternative” Award at the 2010 MTV EMA’s and are also nominated for “Best Rock Band” at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards. They are currently wrapping up their UK arena tour which included two nights at London’s famed O2 Arena.
ADISON SKYE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BEAUTIFUL”
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Upon signing with RockStar Records, Inc. Adison Skye quickly moved to the Studio, recording her Debut Album “Sung From the Heart.” A collection of her self-written arts telling the story of how she deals with love and the heartbreaks that go with it.
LUV CLOWNS RELEASE “K-I-D-S†MP3 OFF DEBUT CD
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Luv Clowns will release their debut album, Love Clowns!, for Goner Records on November 23, 2010. Luv Clowns are destined to be your new favorite kids’ music band, whether you have retained a sense of childlike wonder or are surrounded by your own ankle-biters.
TIM MILLER RELEASES VIDEO “LOVE, YOUR BROKEN HOME”
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Live studio recording of Dallas based singer-songwriter Tim Miller’s “Love, Your Broken Home”:
TREY LOCKERBIE OFFERS “MOVING TO MONTAUK” MP3
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Trey Lockerie is back with his much anticipated second EP, Light Therapy. The EP features the single Moving To Montauk (available for free download above) and sees Trey giving a glimpse of whats to come for his debut full length set to be released in March 2011.
10-YEAR-OLD OLIVER RICHMAN “ONE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREE” VIDEO
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Just in time for the holidays, emerging 10-year-old phenomenon Oliver Richman is celebrating the debut of his new music video “One Little Christmas Tree.”
BAD BOOKS SHARES FIRST MUSIC VIDEO
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It is with great pleasure that we share the first ever music video from Bad Books. Directed by Jason Miller and shot in black and white, the video for “You Wouldn’t Have To Ask” is a great visual extension to a song that has already proven to be a fan favorite.
BRIGHT SHADOWS AND DARK LIGHT OF VOLARY
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Volary is a singer/songwriter/musician born and raised in the land down under. Her love for music goes all the way back to her childhood when she developed a deep passion for singing. She has been belting out vocals & notes her whole life putting a face to every single song she has sung.…
RON ISLEY “NO MORE” VIDEO
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As anticipation builds towards the November 30th release of Mr. I on Def Jam/Def Soul Recordings, the first solo album ever by Ronald Isley — it has just been announced that 2010’s gala Soul Train Awards will honor “the longstanding careers and musical influences” of Isley and Anita Baker.
STOLI HEADS UP TO CANADA TO HEAR AZALEA’S ‘COFFEE & KISSES’
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Now that was a great weekend. You can really feel it in the air that the holidays are on the way. My guests this week are having some exciting times both musically & personally. If you think that you cannot work with your significant other, Azalea, are here to tell you that it can be…
ANITA MAJ RELEASES VIDEO TO “OUT OF CONTROL”
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Anita Maj is a singer, songwriter and rock diva. She has been putting pen to paper and pick to guitar since her early teens and her tunes inspired by early legends of rock such as Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, as well as modern bands such as Kings of Leon and the Crash kings.
SKOPE / JIMMY EAT WORLD IPAD GIVEAWAY
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To celebrate the new album and tour, Jimmy Eat World has teamed up with Skope Magazine to give one lucky fan the chance to win an Apple iPad. Enter now for your chance to win!
LIZ JANES OFFERS FIRST SINGLE OFF ‘SAY GOODBYE’
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Say Goodbye is a 11-piece collection of unpretentious life and philosophy paired with Rafter’s space-pop backing, Jason Crane’s (Rocket from Crypt) soaring Motownian horn arrangements, and Chris Schlarb’s smooth as chocolate gelato guitar work.
LISTENING PARTY: QUEENSRYCHE LIVE IN LONDON VIA 11/15/1990
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In celebration of the release of the 20th Anniversary Edition of QUEENSRŸCHE EMPIRE on November 9th Skope is posting a stream of RESISTANCE (recorded live at London’s Hammersmith Odeon on 11/15/90).
RUBBLEBUCKET OFFER BEATLES COVER MP3
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Fresh off the release of the Triangular Daisies EP (Sin Duda Records), Rubblebucket is giving away the second track from the EP, “Michelle.” The track is the band’s left-field take on The Beatles’ Rubber Soul classic, which finds the band turning McCartney’s somber ballad into a spacey, orchestral groove.
STOLI KICKS THE WEEK OFF RIGHT WITH SCOTT WESLEY
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A rainy, wet, & cold Monday in New England. Maybe I should have not had that last drink last night, oh well?! I knew to get things going this week I need a musician whose music will help get my mood positive & my attitude right. That musician is Scott Wesley. Scott Wesley is a…
BLEU OFFERS NEW MP3 “SINGIN’ IN TONGUES”
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He’s toured the globe and shared a stage with Rooney, John Mayer, The Posies, John Doe and a host of others. And, maybe most impressive of all, he’s built a following loyal enough to pledge upwards of $40,000 to the recording and release of his brand new album, Four.
CITY HAZE / UNIVERSAL DEBUT VIDEO “TELL ME WHAT’S GOOD”
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One of Hip Hop’s best emerging artists, City Haze has released the official video to his Starr Scream Ent/Universal single “Tell Me What’s Good” featuing emerging R&B crooner K.O.
THE PUPPINI SISTERS RELEASE “SANTA BABY” MP3
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The Puppini Sisters, the three ladies that Prince Charles himself called “splendid” share their swingin’ and rockin’, sexy and eccentric take on the sassy holiday classic “Santa Baby”!
WILL YOU ENJOY RASKAL’S MUSIC? “I PROMISE”
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I woke up this morning just feeling good that it is Friday and another weekend is here. As loyal readers know, we featured ABM this week who is the founder of Platinum Trini Ent. Well to help spread the word on the quality music & artists they are investing in I wanted to feature Trinidad’s…
