Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

JAMI TEMPLETON RELEASES HOT NEW SINGLE “FALL IN”

Jami Templeton will release her new single, Fall In, November 19, to all major online distributors including itunes, cdbaby, amazon and more. Fall In, was written by Templeton, produced by G’harah “PK” Degeddingseze and recently sung by Fantasia Barrino in the musical film Soul Kittens Cabaret.

THE HUSH NOW OFFER “ON HOLIDAY” MP3

In the spirit of the holidays approaching, The Hush Now is offering a new brand new treat to fans, in the form of their new track “On Holiday,” which the band is giving away as a free download!

IT’S TRUTH

Summer 2002 was a sizzler for pop radio. Nelly and Kelly found themselves caught in a dilemma–ohh!   Diddy–and his then BFFs, Usher and Loon–were busy seeking soulmates in “I Need A Girl (Part 1).” And an onslaught of newcomers–Ashanti, Fat Joe, Avril Lavigne, Jimmy Eat World, Cam’ron, Michelle Branch–all rose to the forefront with…

RILEY ETHERIDGE JR RELEASES “POWDER KEG”

Americana singer-songwriter Riley Etheridge, Jr., whose new album “Powder Keg” is due out in March, 8, 2011, has signed to Rock Ridge Music for the release.   Says Etheridge of the partnership:   “I am excited about the potential of working with Rock Ridge Music. They are smart, experienced and fun folks who have a…

JASON CARROLL OF LIVY HIGH SHOWS HARD WORK PAYS OFF

It is like a cool breeze on a hot summer day when I come across an independent band that just acts & feels like a major. That is the impression that I got when I came across my guest today, Livy High. Jason Carroll and the guys know exactly what they are doing from the…

PARAMORE NEW VIDEO “PLAYING GOD”

Paramore recently took home the “Best Alternative” Award at the 2010 MTV EMA’s and are also nominated for “Best Rock Band” at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards.   They are currently wrapping up their UK arena tour which included two nights at London’s famed O2 Arena.  

ADISON SKYE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BEAUTIFUL”

Upon signing with RockStar Records, Inc. Adison Skye quickly moved to the Studio, recording her Debut Album “Sung From the Heart.” A collection of her self-written arts telling the story of how she deals with love and the heartbreaks that go with it.

TREY LOCKERBIE OFFERS “MOVING TO MONTAUK” MP3

Trey Lockerie is back with his much anticipated second EP, Light Therapy. The EP features the single Moving To Montauk (available for free download above) and sees Trey giving a glimpse of whats to come for his debut full length set to be released in March 2011.

BAD BOOKS SHARES FIRST MUSIC VIDEO

It is with great pleasure that we share the first ever music video from Bad Books. Directed by Jason Miller and shot in black and white, the video for “You Wouldn’t Have To Ask” is a great visual extension to a song that has already proven to be a fan favorite.  

BRIGHT SHADOWS AND DARK LIGHT OF VOLARY

Volary is a singer/songwriter/musician born and raised in the land down under.   Her love for music goes all the way back to her childhood when she developed a deep passion for singing.   She has been belting out vocals & notes her whole life putting a face to every single song she has sung.…

RON ISLEY “NO MORE” VIDEO

As anticipation builds towards the November 30th release of Mr. I on Def Jam/Def Soul Recordings, the first solo album ever by Ronald Isley — it has just been announced that 2010’s gala Soul Train Awards will honor “the longstanding careers and musical influences” of Isley and Anita Baker.

ANITA MAJ RELEASES VIDEO TO “OUT OF CONTROL”

Anita Maj is a singer, songwriter and rock diva. She has been putting pen to paper and pick to guitar since her early teens and her tunes inspired by early legends of rock such as Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, as well as modern bands such as Kings of Leon and the Crash kings.

LIZ JANES OFFERS FIRST SINGLE OFF ‘SAY GOODBYE’

Say Goodbye is a 11-piece collection of unpretentious life and philosophy paired with Rafter’s space-pop backing, Jason Crane’s (Rocket from Crypt) soaring Motownian horn arrangements, and Chris Schlarb’s smooth as chocolate gelato guitar work.

RUBBLEBUCKET OFFER BEATLES COVER MP3

Fresh off the release of the Triangular Daisies EP (Sin Duda Records), Rubblebucket is giving away the second track from the EP, “Michelle.” The track is the band’s left-field take on The Beatles’ Rubber Soul classic, which finds the band turning McCartney’s somber ballad into a spacey, orchestral groove.

STOLI KICKS THE WEEK OFF RIGHT WITH SCOTT WESLEY

A rainy, wet, & cold Monday in New England. Maybe I should have not had that last drink last night, oh well?! I knew to get things going this week I need a musician whose music will help get my mood positive & my attitude right. That musician is Scott Wesley. Scott Wesley is a…

BLEU OFFERS NEW MP3 “SINGIN’ IN TONGUES”

He’s toured the globe and shared a stage with Rooney, John Mayer, The Posies, John Doe and a host of others. And, maybe most impressive of all, he’s built a following loyal enough to pledge upwards of $40,000 to the recording and release of his brand new album, Four.

WILL YOU ENJOY RASKAL’S MUSIC? “I PROMISE”

I woke up this morning just feeling good that it is Friday and another weekend is here. As loyal readers know, we featured ABM this week who is the founder of Platinum Trini Ent. Well to help spread the word on the quality music & artists they are investing in I wanted to feature Trinidad’s…

SKOPE / DOOBIE BROTHERS SIGNED ACOUSTIC GUITAR

The Doobie Brother’s musical legacy spans nearly four decades, from their classic 70’s hits “Listen to the Music,” “Black Water,” “Long Train Running” to their chart-topping new album World Gone Crazy, the band’s first release in over ten years. To celebrate their recent success the band is teaming up with Skope Magazine to give one…

DAVID BERKELEY OFFERS FIRST SINGLE OFF NEW ALBUM

While living in a 35-person village in the mountains of Corsica, David Berkeley wrote the most haunting and powerful music of his life.   Upon returning to the U.S., he began recording a collection of these songs. The result, to be released on JANUARY 25, 2011, is Berkeley’s 4th studio album, Some Kind of Cure,…

STEPH JONES OFFERS THE “BEAUTIFUL” VIDEO

Here is the new music video for the single “BEAutiful” Directed by William Tiki and co stars Claudia Jordan and Paige Hurd from (everybody hates Chris).   “Sexy comes in any color shape or size” is the theme for this video.

WELCOME TO THE WRITING CAMP

Let’s face it — raw writing talent doesn’t come around every day, and what also doesn’t come around every day is a trio of writers that have individually, and collectively, worked with some of music’s biggest hitmakers out today.

QUARTERFLY RELEASE NEW SINGLE “ADDICTION”

Spartanburg, SC-based modern rock quartet Quarterfly will be releasing their third album, “Do You Believe,” on February 22, 2011 via Rock Ridge Music.   “Do You Believe” was produced by hit-maker Greg Archilla (Buckcherry, Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Edwin McCain), reprising his association with the band for its 2007 release, “Quarterfly II.”  

NOVEMBER 2010 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH”

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.

NAUGHTY BY NATURE RELEASE NEW VIDEO “HEAVY IN MY CHEVY”

Naughty by Nature premieres a video today for “Heavy In My Chevy” off of the recently released Naughty by Nature feat. Garden State Greats: The Mixtape. The video was directed by Rock Davis and Jay Rodriguez of Itchy House Films and features verses by Treach, B Wells and Tah G Ali.

JAMES BLUNT IS BACK WITH “STAY THE NIGHT”

British troubadour James Blunt will be releasing his new album “SOME KIND OF TROUBLE” in the US on January 25th, 2011.   The first single from the album, the infectious, acoustic driven “Stay The Night” is now available at all DSP’s.