Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

THE CELEBRATORY & MELANCHOLY SOUNDS OF HEATHER PIERSON

by Skope • July 6, 2011

Heather Pierson was born in Western America and raised on the music of the South including blues, jazz and soul. It has been said that her music is reminiscent of Joni Mitchell and Paula Cole. Her performances and songwriting capture the depth and character of her heartland roots and as she says “the wildness…

by Skope • July 6, 2011

My ears are still ringing from the fireworks that were going off all weekend for 4th of July here in the USA. Its all good though as my guest today will replace that ringing with the smooth & melodic sound of Matthew Meadows on the guitar. Matthew Meadows is a programmer, musician, and retired classical…

by Admin • July 5, 2011

The video was directed by Paul Brown and is Skylar’s first video from her debut album INVINSIBLE, out Fall 2011. She’ll also be performing at Lollapalooza on Saturday, August 6th.

by Skope • July 5, 2011

The first MP3 from the Bad Sports new LP on Dirtnap Records (Exploding Hearts, Mind Spiders, Marked Men, White Wires, etc). Their first album for the label is called “Kings of the Weekend” and it comes out on 8/16.

by Skope • June 30, 2011

From a world where music has become played out and predictable, comes a new, fresh sound; a sound that can only emanate via the band F.Y.B. (For You Brother). This songwriter/musician machine writes and performs songs you love at the speed of light in their South Carolina studios.

by Skope • June 30, 2011

Impedance Records are excited to announce the release of the full length album from Berlin artist Mignon, entitled ‘Kiss of Death’. Produced in Los Angeles by Mignon and Rob Hill (Cypress Hill, Korn, Everlast), the album will be released in the US on September 13th, backed by extensive touring.

by Skope • June 29, 2011

Unloading remixes and exclusive material machine-gun style after a much-much-too-long hiatus from Toronto rapper Shaun Boothe, the latest and arguably most highly anticipated piece of ammo is out today: the video for smash hit “Let Me Go”.

by Admin • June 28, 2011

Slow Club and Moshi Moshi Records are proud to announce news of the British duo’s much anticipated sophomore album Paradise, set for North American release September 13th 2011.

by Admin • June 28, 2011

Get four times your daily dose of actor/musician Drake Bell in his video for new single “Terrific,” which premiered recently on NY Post’s Pop Wrap. Filmed in black-and-white, the video is split into four screens to capture multiple angles of Bell’s intimate performance.

by Skope • June 28, 2011

In my quest to stay on top of music technology I treated myself to a Cruz Tablet this weekend. So far I love it but I am excited to start my subscription to Napster and see what that is like. Until now I have purchased all my music via Zune but the files clog my…

by Skope • June 27, 2011

This Fall, Joakim will gear up for the much anticipated release of his fourth studio album “Nothing Gold” through his very own imprint, Tigersushi Records — and despite the fame and notoriety the label has brought to this Parisian producer, debut single “Forever Young” off the forthcoming record will mark the very first single under…

by Skope • June 27, 2011

Summer 2011 is here and REO Speedwagon is “Back On The Road Again” for more! I couldn’t have asked for a better band to kick off the season. On Saturday, June 11 REO Speedwagon played to a nearly sold out crowd at the Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana.

by Skope • June 27, 2011

Val Broeksmit is an American Rock Band composer who writes and records all his songs from his home studio. He prides himself as being one of the first rock and roll internet file sharing produced bands. He likes to incorporate what he finds is the best music of the 60’s thru the 90’s…

by Skope • June 24, 2011

Don Trip teamed up with legendary Memphis director Joe “Young Spike” Gotti to bring audiences the official video for his single “Letter To My Son.”

by Skope • June 24, 2011

Skope Magazine has now gone mobile! Now you can get the Skope App for your phone.

by Admin • June 23, 2011

Well known Long Island band Ready In 10 has recorded an extremely emotional song to remind Americans how grateful we should be to our men and women in uniform. The song, “Freedom’s Cry”, written by Patrick W. Seminario, pays tribute to our troops as well as the victims of 9/11. The band’s management, Scrocca Entertainment…

by Skope • June 22, 2011

With their upbeat single, “Weird Science,” the tongue-in-cheek lyrics go hand in hand with the band’s name. Despite the group’s seemingly adolescent demeanor, Timmes describes “Weird Science” as “a purging of emotions” with relentless drum fills, washed out vocals, and an overdriven guitar.

by Skope • June 22, 2011

Veteran and Emerging Music Artists Unite for World Premiere Music and Video Event This Friday at Boston’s Hard Rock CafÃ©. Special Guest Host Playboy’s Ms. Social February Ashley Alexiss; Proceeds to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

by Skope • June 21, 2011

Rise Against and The It Gets Better Project ® are proud to announce a collaboration in conjunction with the release of Rise Against’s new single, “Make It Stop (September’s Children)” from their album Endgame, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

by Admin • June 21, 2011

The NYC based indie/alt-rock outfit Accidental Tribe, have released their second single and official music video off their latest album Resolution entitled “Back2Myself”.

by Skope • June 21, 2011

Another week is upon us and summer is officially here. It just does not get any better unless ofcourse I was on the beach with a cooler of beer and sandwiches! My guest this week show that even though the Boston Bruins are the Stanley Cup champs there is no bad blood between Vancouver &…

by Skope • June 20, 2011

Following a short stint with Slip – N- Slide records in 2007, he has gone on to establish his own label. The businessman side sees past the music and understands longevity comes from being a household name.

by Skope • June 20, 2011

Rose of Jericho has announced their highly anticipated third album release “Out of the Maze.” Produced by Grammy Award-nominated Kevin Hamilton, “Out of the Maze” is the follow up to their breakthrough 2007 release “These City Lights.” “Out of the Maze” exceeds expectations both musically and artistically. This album is filled with fun…

by Skope • June 20, 2011

The International pop group, Domino Effect records in English and Polish. In either language, they bring a sassy electronic sound that breaks down barriers and has an uplifting memorable sound.

by Skope • June 16, 2011

Salacious and fashion-forward hip-hoptress Rye Rye is serving up a blazing new video for “Never Will Be Mine” featuring indie/pop princess, Robyn.

by Admin • June 16, 2011

Emerging pop recording artist MANIKA, managed by Frank DiLeo, Michael Jackson’s long-time manager, and revered-music coach CeCe Sammy of UK’s Pop Idol, releases her debut single on Wamaframa Records distributed by Sony/RED titled “Just Can’t Let You Go.” The song, featuring Young Money’s LIL TWIST, is impacting Top 40 radio on June 20, and is…

by Skope • June 15, 2011

Welsh rock quartet Attack! Attack! U.K. will be releasing their new album, “The Latest Fashion,” in the U.S. via Rock Ridge Music on June 21, 2011.

by Admin • June 14, 2011

“Only When”, the new video from colombian prog metal rockers OPENSIGHT can now be viewed on their official site. The track comes off the band’s new record “The Voice of Nothing”, which has received favorable reviews from various media over the world.

by Skope • June 14, 2011

I must say that I am in a great mood today. It is not everyday that I get to help announce the debut of a new Def Jam/Island artist and his new single “Angel.” If you are not familiar be ready to get to know David 3D Hodges. David has been making music since he…

by Skope • June 14, 2011

Created by record producer Michael Mugrage along with fellow co-writer Rex Fowler, this CD, entitled MUSIC TO SHANK BY, is the perfect accompaniment to R. Paul Rusher’s other two golf creations, the hugely popular HOW TO LINE UP YOUR FOURTH PUTT, and the newly released sequel, WHEN TO REGRIP YOUR BALL RETRIEVER.

by Skope • June 13, 2011

Prague is a popular three member group from the Tokyo area. Lead vocalist Yuta Suzuki, who is also the guitar player, and Kensuke Ito, drums, were high school classmates. They were members of the same after-school music club and spent many free hours playing and listening to music. After graduation, they enrolled in a local…

by Admin • June 13, 2011

The new release date for Vanessa Carlton’s upcoming album Rabbits on the Run is now July 26th. Vanessa will hit the road in June to preview the album nationwide and perform three sold-out shows at Joe’s Pub in New York City (tour dates below). Carlton will perform on The Tonight Show with…

by Skope • June 13, 2011

When most folks hear the word “reggae”, an automatic worldwide reaction is usually, “oh, you mean Bob Marley!”. The same goes for “The King of Pop”, you think Michael Jackson, or any other genre that has a popular or internationally-known ‘face’ to go with it.

by Skope • June 10, 2011

Raised in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, a neighborhood rigidly defined by cultural identity, where a stroll down the streets is a kaleidoscopic merge of colors, cultures, and flavors, Krista used her roots as inspiration to release debut album, Taking Back Brooklyn on J Records in September 2009 and opened for Kelly Clarkson’s summer…

by Admin • June 10, 2011

Known as one of the world’s best surfers, Timmy Curran has now carved his own path in music and shows he has equally as many talents on dry land. This summer Curran will release his third studio album titled Options.

by Admin • June 8, 2011

Buffalo Killers are an American rock band comprising brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard with Joseph Sebaali. Quickly signed to Alive Records after sending a burnt CD with just their telephone number and name on it, their self-titled debut album was released in October of 2006.

by Skope • June 8, 2011

Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.

by Admin • June 8, 2011

Master of pop song craft and front man of Crowded House, Neil Finn, and his wife, Sharon Finn have formed a brand new band called Pajama Club (formerly Pajama Party). The New Zealand-based group also include local indie musician Sean Donnelly (SJD), and in its touring incarnation, former Grates drummer Alana Skyring. Pajama…

by Skope • June 8, 2011

After graduating from Monmouth University (West Long Branch, New Jersey) with a degree in Music Industry, Julie found herself working at various independent record labels in New York City and for producers/studios in both Northern New Jersey and Manhattan.

by Skope • June 7, 2011

Man it is getting hot out there. I do not know if it’s the weather or this interview I am about to post with a metal band out of San Francisco by the name of Ominos. These guys have created a band that I was impressed by how they have totally immersed themselves in what…