Category: FEATURES

Tiny Victories is excited to announce the release of their debut EP Those Of Us Still Alive, out February 28th via their own BirdDog Records. In celebration of the upcoming release of their first album, they’ve released the track “Lost Weekend” for free download, available for posting.

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I like to consider myself a technology enthusiast as well as a music fanatic. The two of these are evolving so much right now that it is so exciting to wonder what is next. As the TV and the Internet become more synchronized we are about to see music benefit from it all. My guest…

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The Johnny Ill Band announces the release of their upcoming album “Ask All The Doctors” out February 7 (Digital) / February 28 (Physical) through Urinal Cake Records. A local favorite in one of America’s most celebrated meccas for underground rock music, The Johnny Ill Band sounds like a blissful mix between the stone-sincere lyricism of…

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Ducky aka Morgan Neiman, has a producer’s instinct and a powerful voice. She has been making music since she was 13 years old and has played alongside the likes of Japanther, Ninjasonik, Roxy Cottontail, Trouble Andrew and Action Bronson. Her latest release, The Whether EP out February 21, fearlessly explores the sinister side.

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BOOTLEG CULUTURE (LP), the long anticipated release from MASIA ONE & Grammy-winning producer CHE VICIOUS kicks off this New Years with the debut of a new music video: WARRIORS TONGUE.

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With all these “Occupy (fill in your favorite city)” missions that recently took place, I got to thinking of all the offensives that were launched over the years in order to make a difference. What I realized was that most, if not all of them utilized music in some form or another. So in order…

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A political testimony to the massive student protests occurring in Chile and around the world, ‘Shock,’ is a musical snapshot of the current milieu of unrest.   “Writing this song, I was inspired by these social movements, writing from my perspective as a mother, musician and citizen.   I thought it was important to pay…

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. Finally back in the game after the holidays and New Years celebration. I had to really think about what kind of musician I wanted to have on to kick off 2012. I feel like I got it right with my boy from Fresno, CA, 2Tallin’. 2Tallin’ was caught on my radar after hearing his…

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A Lull are hitting the western part of the US from mid-January through early February with the band Deleted Scenes. If you have not already seen A Lull live, this is a must see tour. Their wall-of-sound sets have garnered universal praise and steadily built their fan base in every city they have played.

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What is it about live performances that’s addicting? On its weekly audio podcast Hot Sauce, Plain Ketchup interviews Australian rock’n’roller Sarah McLeod about her experiences performing live. http://PlainKetchupPodcast.com features audio and video podcasts with professionals from all walks of the arts and entertainment industry.

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Power vocals of a Kelly Clarkson and as captivating as Adele. Samantha brings the intensity and on stage confidence of a seasoned performer beyond her 19 years.

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Marc Klasfeld (Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Flo Rida, Kid Rock, Bon Jovi, Gnarls Barkley) directs the brand new video for fun.’s breakthrough single “We Are Young” feat. Janelle Monáe; a collaboration with hip-hop master, Jeff Bhasker (Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Alicia Keys and Beyonce) the producer on the band’s anticipated “Some Nights” (Fueled by Ramen.)  

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Freemake Music Box provides a fast way to find and stream legally posted online music to user’s computer. The free tool delivers music search results sorted by artist, album or specific songs. Due to integrated powerful search algorythm Freemake Music Box can find a certain song using a broad word combination a user puts into…

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Los Angeles-based Alekesam is pleased to unveil the video for “It’s Not You, It’s Here,” the first single from his upcoming debut. The song blends r & b, jazz, and hip hop sounds to create a sense of floating away; a feeling translated into the video, directed and shot by Jason Bergh.

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DZ tha DOK is co-founder and producer for Bassment Bangars, a father & son beat making and song writing duo specializing in hiphop, electro and pop sounds for artists, media projects, soundtrack and more. http://www.bassmentbangars.com

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The newest musical talent from Belgium: Arrow Haze released their first video “Elly Kedward”. Alongside a second single: “Stranger Tides” featuring special guest Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater). Both songs were mastered in New York by Ryan Smith. Arrow Haze produced and mixed the songs with help from Bart Van Lier at “High Lake Hill Studio”,…

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Wow, where did this year go? I cannot believe this is my final post for 2011. I must say that we covered many talented musicians this year and I feel so blessed to be able to share this music to my readers all over the world. We do not know what 2012 will bring but…

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With the emergence of the Tablet, Skope is getting back into the magazine business, only this time we are going all digital. Here is the official spot for all Skope Magazine E-Zines. Keep up with what’s current or take a trip down memory lane with Skope Magazine!

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Paul Kloschinsky was born in Saskatchewan in 1963. He received a BSc in Computer Science and an MD from the University of British Columbia in the 1980’s. He is now an avid photographer, songwriter and poet.

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Good to see we all survived another Christmas season, and now we have New Years to look fowward to. I must say that the mashed potatoes, steak tips, and lasagna were delicious. One of my guests at Christmas introduced me to the coolest music APP called Shazam. The APP can listen to a song, tell…

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Based out of Seattle, Washington, the pairing of Vocalist AdraBoo and DJ/Producer/Emcee Action Jackson make up Fly Moon Royalty, an electro-soul duo that’s drawn comparisons to artists such as Gnarls Barkley and Janelle Monáe, among others.

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Imagine a bright five year old   boy who loved recording passages from books on his little tape recorder.   When he became a teenager, he started writing lyrics and singing in a heavy metal band.   By the age of twenty three, he was admitted at Robert Schumann Hochschule, a very prestigious Conservatory in…

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James Moore is the author of the best seller “Your Band Is A Virus” and founder of Independent Music Promotions, a viral marketing company for artists.

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The name Tyler Sherritt may be new to the EDM world, but is not new to the music industry. He is currently breaking into the genre of his passion being featured on First State’s New Single “Maze” [Blackhole Recordings]. In a genre flooded with young kids hoping to become the next Porter Robinson or Madeon,…

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Given the fact that CeCe Teneal recently received a heartwarming shout-out from President Barack Obama himself after her spine-tingling performance at the Democratic Election Campaign Fundraiser, it might be hard to imagine, but this newly anointed queen of neo-blues comes from decidedly humble beginnings. Indeed, at the tender age of six Cece was belting out…

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Jason Urick explores a world of sound left to the far reaches of outer space. Building on the gentle ambient washes of sound from his debut LP Husbands and the more rhythmic and distorted tones of Fussing & Fighting, Urick strives to bridge the gap between the familiar and the unfamiliar with I Love You.…

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Following last week’s successful Beatport.com Charting with a #6 Dubstep Release, #35 Overall Release, electronic-rock mastermind Celldweller (Klayton) has released a new music video today for his track “Frozen” (Celldweller vs Blue Stahli).

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So Chanukah is here today and Christmas is under a week away. I like when the two holidays collide so that I can host all my friends & family of both religions. I will be honest I have not done much shopping so I will have to spend the day online grabbing last minute gifts.…

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Tip your hats/Red Sox caps/Berets/ Pom Pommed Ski apparel with protective earflaps.. …to Gentlemen Hall! Sounds dapper, don’t it?

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As we close out 2011 with 2012 looming ahead, it’s nice to know that one record biz constant is CHANGE. We lost “memorables” like Heavy D and Vesta, Beyonce’s expecting a little one, Rick Ross and Wale are doing big things, while Mary J. Blige is still blowing them away at her shows. As Niki…

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The incomparable Princess Superstar is back with a new video just in time for the holidays! From 125th St. to Rockefeller Center to the bodega, there is no neighborhood left behind as Princess serenades the streets of NYC with a carol for those of us who think about beaded sweaters and Chippendales with Santa hats…

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After debuting his latest mixtape Rule By Secrecy on DJBooth.net, the NY veteran El Gant is pleased to unveil the visuals for the project’s first leak, “Iron Eagle”.

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‘And They Turned Not When They Went’ due out on January 24th. Following last year’s debut The Metallic Year and Alexander Tucker’s 2011 solo album Dorwytch, the duo compose, dismantle, and expand their unique brand of songwriting. Psycho-geographic sound worlds map central London’s deep dark loam and linger in the wind of New Zealand’s remote…

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Singer, songwriter Alex Young started out as a regular on Sesame Street, then shocked the music scene with the release of her debut album “Amazing” and is now back with her NEW single “Don’t Play with Me”, available on iTunes. This young artist on the rise has just premiered her NEW music video for this…

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sami.the.great is making big splashes with her upcoming self titled debut full length. the release date is january 31st but she is being featured in major national publications with interviews and reviews of this charming singer songwriter.

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So we are now under the two week mark until Christmas & Chanukah. Is it just me, or has the holidays become less about loved ones & more about how much can you spend for these big retailers? If these corporations don’t stop laying people off and trying to squeeze the middle class, who will…

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In existence less than a year, Arrow Haze, a Belgium group has already worked with the famous Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol).   Their first video Elly Kedward has stirred up international interest with its solid guitar and drum riffs.      

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Jessica Caylyn is a California country-rock singer known for her powerful voice and audacious stage presence. At 10 years of age, she fell in love with the “natural high” of live performing, and Bay Area audiences were quick to fall in love with her. It wasn’t long before Jessica was singing the national anthem to…

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Holiday songs don’t have to be all Burl Ives and Mariah Carey. Hard rockers KRASHKARMA are here to make sure you have something to get you through the holiday season of nagging relatives and being snowed in. Titled “Nightmare on Christmas,” the heavy hitter will get you in the Christmas spirit even without the eggnog.

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In recent months there has been an occupy movement that is sweeping our nation and has now gone global. It has been said that the movement is trying to bring focus on the human side and how our current policies are killing the very people that keep our economy thriving, the middle class, better known…

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