Category: FEATURES

Influenced by the DIY past of NYC punk and the raw style of the garage rock renaissance, The Dirty Panties have created their own unique sound. They write and perform powerful, infectious songs that reflect the band’s personality. From getting drunk, feminism and rejection, to their take on what it means to be a girl…

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Fresh off the heals of releasing their video for “Freeway Freakout” on My Old Kentucky Blog last week, The Dust Engineers are back at it again to create fireworks with their cover of the 1978 track “So American.” Originally performed by The Mutants and then again by Dodge Dart, The Dust Engineers have put a…

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19-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter Jake Miller recently unveiled the official video for his summer-ready new single, “Runnin.”The clip focuses on Jake’s struggle to win the approval of his girlfriend’s dad, and also features an eye-catching, green convertible Mustang. It was directed and produced by Mu2 Productions, the same team that has helmed Jake’s previous…

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Getting the attention of the organizers of the Democratic National Convention is no easy feat but Limitless 5ive, comprised of Demerious (15 yrs old), Raheem (16 yrs old), Demetrius (17 yrs old), Cameron (17 yrsold), and Stephen (15 years old), has done it and earned themselves a coveted spot among the lineup of performers.  …

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The gorgeous women of New York’s LUNIC are back again, this time with a MP3 for the electrifying single, “Far Away.” The all-female electro-pop outfit are on the verge of releasing their highly anticipated sophomore album, Future Sex Drama, due out September 2012. The seductive video will not only capture your ears, but your eyes…

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Chart-topping Danish singer, Medina, is ready for a takeover in the US with her newest single “Forever” out today on Ultra Music. The track is paired with a new official music video featuring the beautiful songstress roaming the streets of New York City in a wedding gown — the perfect visuals for a fresh and…

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Dutch band Monokino wrote the soundtrack for the new GAG TELEVISION (a subsidiary of GAG ENTERTAINMENT INC.) drama series “Melissa.” Furthermore, Melissa is the first single from the upcoming Monokino album.

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Hello Skope readers all over the globe on this fine Tuesday. Skope management has asked me to mention that Skope has a really sleek mobile site at http://m.skopemag.com for your tablet & smartphones. I was on Drudge Report today and they had a headline on Justin Bieber’s new CD sales decline. Can the industry please…

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In lead singer, Ben’s own words he says, “The song is written to a kid who ran away from home, and is still missing. I’m hoping this video will help find him, or at least let him know that he is loved and missed. Wherever he is, I hope he is okay. I’m not really…

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Nina B, New York’s most promising female hip hop artist, is excited to release her brand new video for “How Ya’ll Want It Too” directed by Scenario (known for his work with 50 Cent and Fabulous). The track is the debut single off her forthcoming LP collaboration with DJ Jazzy Joyce, “Titles Are Played Out.”…

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  What better way to kick off the summer and Memorial Day weekend than with the timeless rock band Foreigner!   On Saturday, May 26 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana kicked off their second season with Summer Music Track II.   I couldn’t have asked for a better act than the “Cold…

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You know some days, it’s good to be me. Leaving New England behind for a few days for some fun in the sun in Tampa, FL. Being that I am in my mid 30’s I am fortunate enough to have seen hip hop music grow and mature over the years. Many older hip hop fans…

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Old Believers, the new album by Cory Chisel And The Wandering Sons, will be released on June 26th, 2012 on Readymade Records and distributed by Thirty Tigers.   Cory Chisel released a timely music video for the album’s track, “Times Won’t Change” which addresses the recall election of Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin.

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The highly successful indie rock band Cutting Edge continues to be innovative by now offering a place where independent musicians from all over the world can be heard loud & clear 24/7!   Group leader David Pesnell and Cutting Edge have intuitively come up with an ingenious idea that is the Broadcast Network For Indie…

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A captivating chanteuse, a rabble-rousing entertainer and theatrical fashion chameleon, Paloma Faith’s second album, “Fall To Grace,” debuted on the top of the UK charts to critical acclaim last week. Epic Records is thrilled to release the album later this year which is sure to captivate U.S. audiences with Vogue leading the charge after recently…

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“Come Over” and “Your Way Out” from the album ‘Acres’, Rat Wakes Red’s third full-length of five releases. Order the CD at www.ratdisk.com/order.html and get a free “Weekend” EP featuring the acoustic version of “So Much”, track 14 on “Acres”.

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San Francisco hip-hop group 40Love, comprised of emcee/vocalist Miss Haze, rapper G-OFF, and DJ/Producers Mikos and The Whooligan, is excited to announce their new album, Dreams Don’t Sleep. The album, which blends and bends hip-hop, electro, and soul, will be released July 24th. Today, to celebrate the album announcement, 40Love is excited to release the…

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As hinted last month, I.N.F. and Aspect of Long Island’s Day Laborers finally unveil the visuals for their single “On The Side,” in promotion for their album Deep Space Soul which is now available.   Directed by Porter Vision, the video depicts group member I.N.F. as a homeless person panhandling in NYC, and Aspect as…

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Watch out Lady GaGa, there’s a new dynamo in town with some real moves and her name is Angela Eren!   Angela is making a BIG statement in the world of Dance/Electronica & Pop music.   You will find out about all of her recent achievements, her life as a “rock star mom” and you…

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So we are back at it and this Starbucks double shot in a can got me feeling like its not 9 am but rather 10 pm! I just have to say one thing that lets me know that so many mainstream artists use controversy instead of talent to showcase their music. Madonna has got a…

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With the release of their debut studio album, O! Be Joyful (ORG Music), earlier this week, THE TOOTHACHES have unleashed their dynamic, dance-punk sound on the masses.

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“You, Me, & The Violence” is the latest masterpiece from Birds In Row. The album explodes out of the gates with “Pilori”, a sonic crash and bang statement of personal independence among with society’s faults and fractures. Birds In Row then continue down this road, expressing disdain and struggle in songs like “Cages”, “Guillotine”, and…

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Jes Falcon, though born in the green, rainy and celtic north of Spain has been living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, since the 90 ´s. It all started while playing rock music at high school and then composing some music for radio programs at independent (and pirate) radio stations which prompted him to start composing rock…

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Dispatch has unveiled the director’s cut of the video for their song “Not Messin’” via their YouTube Channel. Directed by so pa Productions (Coachella & Bonnaroo documentaries, The Low Anthem, Alexi Murdoch), the video was shot at Mishnock Barn in West Greenwich, RI – home of the region’s best line dancing. More than 150 enthusiastic…

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Today, Kool Keith is excited to release his latest album, Love & Danger. The album, which is the 13th of Kool Keith’s career, is now available through Junkadelic Music.

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HILLS LIKE ELEPHANTS are ready to make themselves visible to you. The band, which has been breaking new ground in the San Diego scene, are ready to unleash their perfect brand of indie pop onto the masses. Releasing their first single titled “Invisible Ink,” Hills Like Elephants are ready to invade your headphones.

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Virginian sisters Rachel and Torey Russell’s ethereal voices conjure up the laid back sweetness of Norah Jones and Lisa Hannigan as they gently meander over the warm acoustic backdrops provided by the band’s creative spearhead, Kent Heckaman.     Sonnet Cottage is a new project for Kent Heckaman who was waiting for just the right…

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Last night I was having some Ten High chilling watching TV and Mac Miller came on. Amidst my subtle buzz it dawned on me how music has become so accepting to musicians of all races making all kinds of music. To me that is a good thing for music and I hope that trend continues.…

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With her own Twitter proclaiming her club mantra “VIP and STILL kicked out,” Chippy embraces her reputation for going H.A.M. in the club, as well as the inevitable repercussions of doing so. “I mostly only get kicked out when my favorite DJs are playing and I do something stupid, like climb on a huge stage…

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Julia Stone’s new solo effort, By The Horns, is officially in stores this week, and to celebrate, the Aussie chanteuse has released a new video for the album’s title track.   In the video, which was directed by Jessie Hill and filmed deep in the jungles of tropical Asia, Julia takes the viewer on a…

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East Nashville musicians Dewveall are proud to announce the release of their new album, Word, on June 26, 2012. A lot has changed since their last release three years ago. Now in their 30’s, Dewveall has abandoned much of their pop-folk sensibilities and road-tested many new songs. They aren’t the same people, or the same…

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Inspired by wildness, fueled by instinct, Jenee Halstead’s sophomore LP, Raised by Wolves is as much a departure in form for Halstead as it is a return to the energetic, carefree days of her wandering youth. Halstead and her producer Evan Brubaker create a unique dark pop/Americana on Wolves by combining old instruments with new…

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I am a day off today thanks to Memorial Day, so please bear with me. As someone who follows social media and business I have been wondering how the Facebook IPO will effect the sites popularity. I feel like social media’s cool factor is a priority and once that is gone, you go the way…

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Yorkshire-based rockers The Chevin are excited to release their newest music video for their newest single “Drive.” Directed by Tyler Oliver (Feature film “Forget Me Not”, The Bravery video “Unconditional”), the video is a post-modern tour de force, dripping in nostalgia with vintage footage of marching bands and classic cars juxtaposed with plenty of colorful…

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In an age of ‘hiphop is dead’ and art, storytelling and truth are thrown into the wind in favor of fructose coated pop, A-Tone Tha Priest is throwing it right back in it’s bloated face. Refreshingly honest, even controversial A-Tone delivers a walloping 20+ trax of intellectual throwdown with his new release “Stand By My…

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Alternative Rock Duo My Burden Bore announces their arrival by debuting their first single, “Love/Hate\Love”, along with it’s controversial video as part of their “Crappy Valentine’s Day” campaign earlier this year.

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John Loeffler, President of Fieldhouse BMG, commented, “Fieldhouse/BMG is very excited about the signing of Ed Hale. He has an extensive catalog of great material and is a true talent.”

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  Approaching the release of her eagerly anticipated album The House That Jack Built (due out June 26th via Bella Union) Jesca Hoop releases the video for her first single from the album “Born To,” which premiered on Interview. The video features two versions of Jesca and illustrates the “what if?” “Born To” asks a…

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Looking to take your Home Studio to the next level? Then you’ll need the insider tips presented in the music industry’s first guide focused solely on home studio design, construction, and recording. Whether you’re cutting basic tracks on your computer, or planning to transform your living room into a full blown studio, this guide is…

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