Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

DALLAS AUSTINâ€™S ROWDY ELECTRONICS AND BKE PRESENT THE BEAT THANG

by Skope • May 20, 2011

“We wanted everyone to be able to produce music the same way we do,” says Dallas Austin of the idea behind the Beat Thang. The Grammy-winning producer-songwriter-“keyboard fanatic” and owner of Atlanta-based Rowdy Electronics is introducing this groundbreaking mobile music-making machine through a joint venture with Nashville’s BKE (Beat Kangz Electronics.) The Beat Thang…

by Skope • May 20, 2011

Independent songwriter Carly Jamison releases self-penned debut album Everything Happens For A Reason featuring a stellar team of talent including two Grammy award winners, a Billboard chart topping guitarist, as well as established studio musicians. According to music blog Lucid Culture, it’s “a breath of fresh air – in a world of wussy waifs and…

by Skope • May 19, 2011

In this Introduction of Laza Morgan, Laza speaks on his sound, touring in Northern California and performing his new music. Producer Julian Bunetta also gives his take on Laza’s style and authenticity of this music.

by Admin • May 18, 2011

Calhoun’s music has been described as catchy, irresistible, gorgeous, melodic, sorta poppy, sorta rootsy, sorta rockin’, and, in general, really splendid music.

by Skope • May 18, 2011

In a career that has thus far spanned over three decades, pianist, vocalist, guitarist and singer/songwriter Heather Pierson has shared the stage with rock stars and folk legends; performed the classical masters in recital halls; toured the once-smoky New England bottle club circuit; produced 5 solo recordings and founded her own record label, Vessel Recordings.…

by Skope • May 17, 2011

While contemplating your goal of being a music star, it’s smart to have something to fall back on. For singer-songwriter Suzie Brown, that meant getting her MD at Harvard, a Master of Science in Translational Research from the University of Pennsylvania, then practicing cardiology. That’s right, Brown–whose first full-length, Heartstrings, drops May 24–is no slacker.…

by Admin • May 17, 2011

Los Angeles rock band Living Things have just released their short-film for their new song “Pollen Path,” directed by Floria Sigismonid (White Stripes, The Cure, Interpol). “Pollen Path” can be downloaded for free off the Living Things new mixtape Malocchio from their website, www.livingthingsband.com.

by Skope • May 17, 2011

According to some folks this Saturday will bring the end of the world (May 21). All I can say to that notion is that I hope that it is not. I have a show to go to Saturday night! Anyway, enough of that talk as we have a musician by the name Brian Willoughby to…

by Admin • May 16, 2011

Within the last year, White Hills have been invited to play ATP NY (by Jim Jarmusch), Roadburn, Austin Psych Fest, and to open for the Flaming Lips. Now the band will join Sleep in a special NYC show on June 22nd at Terminal 5.

by Admin • May 16, 2011

Boston dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler has debuted a new video for “Baby, I Will Leave You In The Morning,” the first single off her forthcoming self-titled album out June 14 on her own Box of Cedar Records.

by Skope • May 16, 2011

In this edition of The Stereotype, you’re really getting two for one. These events were so close together, and at the same venue, I thought I’d combine them for a folk, rock, electric, acoustic, explosion. Really, there are no explosions. However, The Dodos and Typhoon, are the two bands featured here, and they are both…

by Skope • May 12, 2011

Knox recorded Evryman for Himself at home in his Chicago bedroom. It is the second album in an envisioned trilogy, falling in between the self-released Disaster and the forthcoming, Chasescene. Some of the songs lure, some lilt and jeer, but all are stamped with his contagious melodies and preoccupation with styles of the 1920’s —…

by Admin • May 11, 2011

Hazel Jade Rogers is a young Irish 15 year old singer/songwriter following her dream of becoming a major recording artist & is now receiving serious interest from music industry professionals around the world.

by Skope • May 10, 2011

Pop/rock teen duo Michael & Marisa, 13 and 14 respectively, premiered their latest video for their addictive pop single “You Feel Like Saturday” on Cambio.com. The second single off their It’s Like That EP, “You Feel Like Saturday” was filmed in Boston, MA and directed by Tracie Goudie.

by Skope • May 10, 2011

Talia Coles debuts her new, sultry music video for “Never See You Again” after residing on Billboard’s Top 25 Dance/Club Play for 9 straight weeks! The video is an expression of Talia’s relatable lyrics which articulate the notion of facing temptation while being in a monogamous relationship, “everything was picture perfect ’til you moved the…

by Skope • May 10, 2011

My next guest not only connected with me thru her music but also the fact that she studied at Berklee in Boston and is from Long Island, NY. Allow me to introduce a musical breath of fresh air by the name of Victoria Mierlak. Victoria recently released her EP ‘From The Inside Out’ and its…

by Skope • May 9, 2011

“Grab Grab Grab” is Moka Only’s first single off his album “Airport 5” (released April14th), which also marked his debut release on Wandering Worx Music.

by Skope • May 9, 2011

The rock guitar virtuoso from East Stroudsburg, PA is back for more with his brand new album titled ‘Seven Thunders’! With seven electrifying tracks, Rob gives you the best of both worlds which is rock and the art of guitar playing. You’re getting nothing but the best of rock instrumentals by a man…

by Skope • May 9, 2011

The “essence” of the band is to play honest, hard-driven, intense rock n’ roll. We have no reason to be cryptic with lyrics, obtuse with our fashion, or different in our methodology. Rock n’ roll is a powerful force that seems to be lying dormant somewhere in both mainstream and indie-type audiences. We know it’s…

by Skope • May 9, 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 • May 6, 2011

Domino Effect started it’s existence at the end of 2006 in the state of New Jersey, USA. The musicians forming the group come from no-longer existing bands Komplex N and Rytmy. In the United States they made their mark releasing an album “Covers” , dedicating all profits to the Feed The Child Foundation.

by Skope • May 6, 2011

Before we get started today I must admit that I hold a bit of envy for my next guest. Bobby Runk is an older musician who is truly “living the dream.” He loves music and loves golf and has created a life where he can do both whenever & however he wants. Bobby has two…

by Admin • May 5, 2011

Blithe Field, the newest member of the Waaga family. Blithe Field is Spencer Radcliffe – a 19 year old producer from Ohio, specializing in messy sample based electronic music. I personally think it sounds like if Gold Panda ditched Ableton to record outdoors on an old sampler that didn’t work at speeds above 120bpm.

by Admin • May 5, 2011

To celebrate the re-release of Pearl Jam’s 2nd and 3rd albums (VS. and Vitalogy), the band is giving one lucky fan a chance to win an Epiphone Les Paul Custom guitar!

by Skope • May 3, 2011

Parachute is set to release their sophomore album entitled The Way It Was, May 17th on Mercury Records. Produced by John Fields (Switchfoot, the Goo Goo Dolls, P!nk, Paper Tongues), the album features anthemic hit single “Something To Believe In,” currentlyTop 25 on the Hot AC Chart and climbing.

by Admin • May 3, 2011

Though the urge to leave the nest can be strong, it’s hard to leave your mother behind. This sentiment is what Armand Margjeka’s bittersweet song “Momma” is all about. While most of us know what it’s like to be separated from our mothers for a semester, or even a year, Margjeka’s experience is even more…

by Skope • May 3, 2011

In life I have learned that there is nothing better than a solid family. Mix that in with a passion for music and you have a beautiful situation. My guest today is a band out of Reno, NV that plays funk & soul music with the best of them. The Whitney Myer Band makes music…

by Skope • May 2, 2011

Hollie LA made her recording debut with “Unlocked,” a 6 song EP that showcases some of her most memorable recordings. One thing Hollie doesn’t do is put herself in a box — “I create and write music that reflects who I am and not what everyone else is doing at the moment.” Together with…

by Skope • May 2, 2011

Le Blorr is gaining momentum with their new EP Bim Bom with its filthy riffs and momentous drums. Their music ranges from a psychedelic vibe such as their song “Twin Sisters” to the dance your ass off energy of “My Terrific Tushhh”. Sprinkle in a few melt your girl’s heart melodies and with the simplicity…

by Skope • May 2, 2011

Paul Dowding composes, performs, programs, records and produces all his own music. He started when he played bass in rock bands in the US and UK. Upon moving to the US, his keen business mind launched him into a corporate career. However, he kept things going musically with a band called the…

by Skope • April 29, 2011

I must admit that I have been up since 4 am EST to watch the royal wedding. It is nice to see that love & marriage are still alive in this crazy world that we live in. On that note I wanted to feature a band that really needs no introduction. Having these guys on…

by Skope • April 28, 2011

Ben Folds, Damian Kulash (OK Go), Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls, solo), and author Neil Gaiman set out to write and record eight songs in eight hours (4 p.m. to midnight) at Berklee College of Music, Monday, April 25, and release them 10 hours later during Rethink Music, in Boston. Like Radiohead did recently, this group…

by Skope • April 28, 2011

Warren G has released a tribute to Nate Dogg, the legendary hip-hop singer who passed away last month, aged 41. All proceeds from the single will benefit Nate Dogg’s family.

by Admin • April 27, 2011

Indie-folk musician Paleo’s new video “Holly Would.” The video is for the song from his forthcoming full-length album Fruit Of The Spirit (out June 21st through Partisan Records) and was directed/animated by Jonathan Burns.

by Skope • April 26, 2011

There is nothing that I admire more than a musician who puts herself and her music out there for all to see & hear. My next guest is the epitome of this and I could not be happier for Jill Cagney as she releases her sophomore CD, ‘It’s All In How You see Things’ Saturday…

by Skope • April 25, 2011

In the band’s first music video, Director Jon Meyer surrounded Joel and Ethan with 21 HD cameras. The result: a whirlwind of sights and sounds that may cause temporary vertigo!

by Skope • April 25, 2011

Are you ready to learn more about Jane Gowan who is the founding member and lead singer/songwriter of the pop/rock band Shade? I hope so because Jane has lots to say about this and that. Find out about the new album ‘Highway’ or how “If you don’t know how to play hockey in…

by Skope • April 21, 2011

Seventeen-year-old Trevante Halliburton is no stranger to the hard work demanded of him by the notoriously competitive music industry. While most teenage boys were worried about grades and girls, Trevante was perfecting his craft on the road to stardom.

by Skope • April 21, 2011

Welter is an original rock trio from Philadelphia, PA. They are compared to Green Day, The Replacements, Jawbreaker, and The Weakerthans, and are regionally known for their energetic performances and packed venues.