After the recent announcement of Dreamers of the Ghetto’s debut album Enemy/Lover on Temporary Residence Ltd (October 4), the band unveils the next installment of self-produced videos, this time featuring the album’s first single, “Tether.” The video infuses the cinematic eeriness of Blade Runner with the enigmatic austerity of a silent art film.
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MURS NEW VIDEO “REMEMBER 2 FORGET”
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•DD172/BluRoc presents the music video for “Remember 2 Forget”, from Murs’ forthcoming album Love & Rockets Vol.1: The Transformation, dropping October 11. The song is produced by NY beat legend Ski Beatz, who produced the entire L&R album, and the video is directed by Shruti Parekh.
WHISKEY AVENGERS RELEASE “UNCLE SAM” VIDEO
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•Whiskey Avengers announce the release of “Uncle Sam”, the first single and video, off of their forthcoming studio album, Dead Man Rockin’ (due October 25th on Roof Rock Records).
THE PROBLEMS SCORE WITH HIT “CLOSE” OFF NEW ALBUM
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•One spin of New York-based band The Problems’ forthcoming album, Powder Blue Bone, and the listener will hear and feel a rich and engaging blend of roots rock, pop, country, alternative, and even a splash of punk. That’s the way lead singer and songwriter Frank Caiafa likes it. “We hate being pigeonholed into one category,”…
STOLI HEADS TO STRASBOURG TO HEAR THE TALENTED SEBASTIEN PARENTIN
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•Another week of great music is upon us. This week I am very excited because we leave the comforts of New England and head to Strasbourg which is north of France. The beauty of music today is that it is truly global. Thanks to the Internet we can discover & enjoy new music from all…
HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE’S NEW SONG “DOG SCRATCHED EAR”
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•Following on the heels of their highly-praised debut Everything’s For Sale, South Wales duo Henry’s Funeral Shoe are set to unleash their second full-length effort Donkey Jacket – an album filled with the twosome’s distinctive punk-energy-blues-drenched-rock ‘n’ roll. With their incendiary guitars and hard-rock riot, fans of Radio Moscow, Left Lane Cruiser and The Black…
ISSUE 3 – SEPTEMBER 2011
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•The Royal Knights of MKM are again honored to share this week’s Notes from the Sound Table with Skope’s astute readers, as we expound knowledge of the music industry to help expand your Superior Intellect. Picking things up from last time, heads up to Ixon 1 who sums up his comment with “L.A. Jackson &…
JUSTIN STANG TO PLAY NYC SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 / VIDEO
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•This is an exciting week for Justin Stang. For those in the know, Justin is the lead singer of Sideways Reign. Justin is crossing the USA to play two shows in NYC on September 18 & 19. Skope TV was able to get on the phone with Justin befoe he begins his journey eastbound. Join…
MARISSA NADLER & CLOUD SEEDING HOOK UP FOR “INK JAR”
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•Boston-based songstress Marissa Nadler and NY collaborative project Cloud Seeding have released a brand new video for the track “Ink Jar,” as Nadler prepares for a set of North American dates with James Vincent McMorrow and a European fall tour.
MADISON ROSE HITS YOUTUBE AND ITUNES WITH “TEENAGE RUNAWAY”
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•“Teenage Runaway,” is an emotional power ballad that Madison wrote about her experiences trying to help a self-destructive friend. Madison feels that, “most people can relate to the emotional struggles that happen in our teen years and the feelings of isolation and loneliness that make us want to run away not just physically, but…
RICHARD BURR RELEASES “I JUST BREATHE” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM
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•Born and raised in the Central San Joaquin Valley, Richard Burr’s music has gained attention and praise throughout the world for his heartfelt lyrics, pure country stylistic approach and creative use of rhythms.
ANTONY BITAR RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BUTTERFLIES”
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•Antony Bitar is pleased to announce his music video “Butterflies” will premiere on Tuesday, September 6. “Butterflies” is the first single off Antony’s upcoming self-titled album, out on September 13.
KiB RELEASES NEW VIDEO “HOLIDAY”
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•KiB’s song “Holiday” takes your mind on a trip away from reality. We all go through moments in life that are tough, and this song shows you that no matter the size or extent of your problem, you can use your inner strength to get through it. “Holiday” is all about positivity and possibility.
MANAFEST RELEASES VIDEO FOR “RENEGADE”
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•It is with these honours that Manafest has carved a unique path morphing into an inventive rock sound that can be both heard and seen in spades with his video release for ‘Renegade’. Supported by MuchFACT, ‘Renegade’ features Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch and is inspired by a desire for diligence Manafest describes…
CALL HEADWRENCH ANYTHING EXCEPT MAINSTREAM
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•I am finally back at it after a nice Labor Day weekend. I still feel like I am on relax time so my guests today are perfect to get the motor running again. Allow me to introudce a metal band out of CT that are the eiptome of what I look for from that…
JEANNINE HEBB RELEASES VIDEO “CALL HIM OUT” VIA DEBUT ALBUM
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•Acclaimed pianist/singer Jeannine Hebb will release her debut full-length album Whileaway on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Next month she’ll kick off a pre-release East Coast tour.
SKOPE / TV ON THE RADIO TIX GUIVEAWAY
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•TV on the Radio are currently on tour in support of their latest album, Nine Types of Light, and they want to give you a chance to see them play! Input your information below and you could win a pair of tickets to see TV on the Radio in a city near you. Stay tuned…
CORREATOWN RELEASE VIDEO FOR “FURTHER”
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•L.A. indie/pop darlings Correatown have posted a brand new video for “Further” – a song from sophomore full length Pleiades. Due out September 20th through the band’s own label Another Room Recordings, the record is now available for pre-order through Bandcamp.
J RAE REVEALS CUTTING EDGE
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•If you haven’t heard of the group Cutting Edge yet then you need to open up your eyes & ears and listen up close! The band has an incredibly eclectic style that has been catching on real quick! Cutting Edge is the first Indie act to have two hit singles, “Without You” &…
WATCH THE FEATURES’ MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CONTENT”
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•We all remember different things from the 80’s, but who remembers how some of the music videos from the early 80’s exemplified how seriously some bands took themselves?
JOHN WEST NEW VIDEO FEAT PUSHA T
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•The refreshingly spare track, produced by Christian Rich, is set off by a sparkling piano rolling over and under a mesmerizing drumbeat. Accompanying the soulful, airy groove is a short story about the simple pleasures of hanging out with someone special. West’s smooth tenor (“It’s like oh oh oh / We don’t need no words”)…
KAT MCGIVERN’S TOUR TAKES ON EAST COAST / VIDEO
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•Boston-based beauty Kat McGivern takes to the east coast with Memphis pop rockers, Ingram Hill. They’ll be performing 20 shows covering many states from Massachusetts through Mississippi. McGivern is sure to leave a great impression with everyone who experiences her music.
BLITZEN TRAPPER RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SONG
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•Praised by The New York Times for flirting “with fuzz-tone riffs and proto-psychedelic Southern rock, diversifying a 1970s fixation” American Goldwing is “stubbornly engaging, filled with characters who drink and regret it, and struggle to understand their own decisions. Tucked amid the pastiche are good laments like [songs] ‘Taking It Easy Too Long,’ a rueful…
CASEY SHEA OFFER MP3 “JENNIFER”
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•In Your Head is a journey through genres… Starting off strong with the title track “In Your Head”, Casey sets the tone with a sweeping melody and strong chorus that draws you in. Flowing into “Let It Slide”, the tone is brought down to a bit more serious nature, without losing the sincerity that Casey…
BRAND NEW VIDEO FROM CALI NATIVE AZAD “I’LL BE AROUND”
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•It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what part of the country spoken word poet-turned-artist, Azad Right, is from upon viewing his new video, “I’ll Be Around.” He proudly showcases his native city throughout his visuals.
SKOPE / PUDDLE OF MUDD GUITAR GIVEAWAY
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•Puddle of Mudd is preparing to get back on the front lines of Rock N Roll, joining the Rock Allegiance Tour in support of their upcoming new album, Re:(Disc)overed coming out on August 30th. To celebrate the tour and the album, the band is teaming up with Skope Magazine to give 2 grand prize winners…
CAITHLIN DE MARRAIS NEW VIDEO “BIRDS”
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•Caithlin De Marrais – the Brooklyn-based former frontwoman of the beloved indie rock band Rainer Maria, for whom “sonic bliss comes naturally,” as the Boston Globe put it – is readying her sophomore solo album ‘Red Coats’ for November 8 release on End Up Records. A progression for Caithlin, the autumnal sounds of ‘Red Coats’…
L.A.’s DJ JOUNCE RELEASES DEBUT CD / MP3
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•DJ Jounce, who composes, produces and plays some of the most innovative Electronic/Dance music found today, is ready to launch his new debut CD entitled Temporal Ascent. The disc will be released by Room Trip Music on August 30, 2011 and will be available on iTunes, Amazon.com and other major online outlets.
SLOW CLUB UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEXT SINGLE “WHERE I’M WAKING”
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•Slow Club and Moshi Moshi Records are happy to present the Lucy Needs directed music video for “Where I’m Waking” the latest single to be unveiled from the UK duo’s forthcoming sophomore album Paradise, out September 13th in North America. Despite riffs delivered with furious delight, “Where I’m Waking” is despondently romantic. “I can feel…
NO BLITZ RELEASE FIRST SINGLE “LOST” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
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•No Blitz is an American Rock band formed by Ryan Wogh. Influenced by bands like Foo Fighters, Muse, Incubus, Weezer, etc. the debut album ‘Give it Back’ was written and recorded entirely by Ryan in 2010 and features heavy, melodic guitars, driving drums, and catchy vocals.
STOLI NEEDS SOME BLUE PANEL TO ESCAPE THE MAINSTREAM
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•I must confess something to my loyal readers today. I took time out of my night on Sunday after Hurricane Irene to watch the MTV VMA’s. Now I have always respected MTV for how they break artists and set trends. But what I saw on Sunday was not really music, but more shock & awe.…
TREEFIGHT FOR SUNLIGHT “FACING THE SUN” VIDEO
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•In 21st century terms, no one sounds remotely like TREEFIGHT FOR SUNLIGHT. Just one spin of debut single “Facing the Sun” immediately showcases their swooning, roller-coasting, falsetto-voiced, deliriously jubilant sunshine pop. The band’s extraordinary debut album, A Collection of Vibrations for Your Skull (Friendly Fire Recordings), bottles this epic sunshine into ten pop symphonies, all…
PRODIGY SPENCER LINSLEY & JUNIOR GIANT
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•At the mere age of four, Spencer Linsley got his first guitar and with the help of his musical father Brian, he continued on learning to play guitar, piano and taught how to read and write songs and lay down tracks.
JONNY CORNDAWG DOCU ENTITLED ‘STRAY DAWG’
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•Jonny Corndawg will release Down On The Bikini Line next Tuesday, August 30, 2011. In honor of this special occasion he’d like to offer everyone a free download of “Chevy Beretta” off the record (see the widget below). Corndawg will also continue his never-ending tour with more dates added with Tim Easton, Robert Ellis and…
THE TWIN CITIES’ TIM MAHONEY SAYS “HEY ADAM LEVINE”
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•Pick up any newspaper in the Twin Cities area and in the entertainment section you will find local singer/songwriter Tim Mahoney performing somewhere in the area. A Minnesota favorite, Tim was a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” this spring. He got as far as the regional quarterfinals but what’s come out of the experience is…
RAY SYTES NEW VIDEO “MY CITY”
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•Dynamic New York rap artist Ray Sytes puts it on for his city with his brand new music video “My City”, directed by Dante aka SuperstarTaay. “My City” was produced by DJ Smoke and features fellow rappers Bonez, Choppa Zoe, and Otomatik.
ARIEL ABSHIRE OFFERS “NO GREAT PRETENDER” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM
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•Ariel Abshire has given new meaning to “the summer of love” with the trio of singles she’s released this year. “No Great Pretender,” about finally letting your guard down, “Fourth of July” a ballad favoring the nursing the wounds of love indoors over the beautiful fireworks and “Essex” about long-distance love. All three of these…
MOE GREEN NEW VIDEO “NIMBUS”
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•While persevering both personally and professional it is the small achievements that are making the dreamer’s dreams reality. His head may remain in the clouds but his feet are firmly planted in the streets. From Vallejo to Los Angeles to New York City, Moe Green has been making ordinary people into extraordinary believers with his…
WASHINGTON UNVEILS BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR “HOLY MOSES”
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•Washington is ready to take over America with her incredible music, witty personality and now THIS…the video for her new single Holy Moses. Think Chicago meets Tim Burton and you’ll get the gist of what this fantastic video is all about!
HUORATRON OFFERS MP3 “CRYPTOCRACY”
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•Finnish Electro-Grindcore maven HUORATRON is back with an intense new single, “Cryptocracy” this is an early taste of his forthcoming full-length that will see release in 2012 on Last Gang Records.