Category: FEATURES

Landing September 27 is Sooner or Later, the first-ever compilation from The V-Roys, the seminal roots rock band that influenced a generation of Alt-country revelry.

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The Cute Lepers are members of the Briefs (great NW new wave punk band – very much 77 type power pop pogo punk stuff).   The Cute Lepers are pretty similar, maybe even a bit more power pop (ala Stiff Records, etc), but also has a bit of a Motown/60s girl group thing going. They…

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August is here again, that means we better get outside as much as possible before the temps start dropping. I never want summer to end. My guests this week do not have that problem as Rose of Jericho is a rock band from San Antonio, TX, lead by singer Andrea Russie. I must admit that…

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Raised in NYC in the ’80s and L.A. in the ’90s, Dominican-American emcee Rheteric Ramirez has been making a home for himself at the sweet spot where brains meet fist for the last fifteen years. His unique brand of ‘intellectual mauling’ has made him one of underground hip-hop’s most most unique emcees much like Nocando,…

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HarvestBloom follows up the success of their 2010 EP Release DEVIL’S POISON with another EP entitled LET IT GO. The LET IT GO EP features 3 songs plus a remix of LET IT GO.   The EP is being released on August 2nd.

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Check out the new video for “Matador,” the first single off the happy problem’s full-length debut, Head Case, and enjoy watching glamorous, wrecked hipsters teeter towards destruction.

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Philadelphia soul meets the Memphis blues again when legendary Hammond B-3 keyboardist Booker T. Jones jams with Daryl Hall on the second half of a very special Live From Daryl’s House, premiering July 15 exclusively at www.lfdh.com. In June, Daryl and Booker T. were joined by R&B breakthrough artist Mayer Hawthorne, while this month’s 44th…

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Baby Teardrops are releasing another one of their deviously catchy songs into the ears and brains of soon-to-be rabid fans. “I Don’t Wanna Go Home (I Wanna Go Home,)” as the title suggests deals with ambivalence, fear of commitment and complicating matters for yourself all set to a funky beat that will have you dancing,…

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The Mountain Goats kick off tour dates with Bright Eyes today with the release of an animated music video for “Estate Sale Sign,” their “blistering anthem” (NPR) from new album ‘All Eternals Deck’ (Merge).

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Gainesville, FL’s Against Me! are proud to announce the re-release of White Crosses, the band’s fifth full-length studio album. Released today digitally though the band’s very own Total Treble Music, the album, which was originally released by Sire Records on June 7, 2010, is now presented in two parts, White Crosses and Black Crosses, and…

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Almost There is the follow-up to Sharif’s Kisses and Lies, which ranked in the Top 25 of central New Jersey non-comm radio station WBJB’s “Top Albums of 2010.”   Kisses and Lies — praised by Vintage Guitar Magazine as “an often moving, overwhelmingly pleasing, well-constructed album” — featured Tim Bradshaw, Old 97’s front man Rhett…

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“This record has been a process of finding my soul again, and reminding myself of what I need to do with my life,” she says. “It really took on a life of its own, quite naturally and unexpectedly, and I am thrilled with where it has led me.”  

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I woke this morning to hear that the NFL is back on. That is great news for sure, but when will the US government figure out their own debt ceiling issues. I wish I could have my own debt ceiling. I would be writing this column from a Learjet enroute to Los Angeles or Miami.…

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Colombian prog metal rockers OPENSIGHT have made available their new single “Only When” for download via their official site.

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Christy’s vision is to create an “alternative classical” sound that conveys distinct and intense moods and emotions, which is ideal for visual media such as film and television. Christy achieves this feeling by combining her training in classical violin and piano, her live rock performance background and her love of the classical and rock music…

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To commemorate the 25th anniversary release of Peace Sells.. But Who’s Buying? reissue we are giving away a Dean “Peace Sells…” VMNTX electric guitar signed by Dave Mustaine as well as a “Peace Sells..” custom graphic, also signed by Dave Mustaine! The 25th anniversary editions of Peace Sells.. But Who’s Buying? are available on July…

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If you haven’t heard of Eye’z yet then get ready because “Oh-oh, here she comes”! But don’t worry boys, she won’t chew you up and she’s not a “Maneater”. This pop artist hails from Oakland and she’s taking the Bay Area by storm! Eye’z recently had an interview with Indiana BTV talking about her recent…

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Named after the traveling Shakespearean troupe in Mark Twain’s classic “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” The Duke & The King create a rollicking undeniably soulful sound in the vein of classic songwriters from James Taylor to Rolling Thunder Review, Fleetwood Mac and Sly & The Family Stone, while adding a distinctly personal touch with Felice’s…

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La Habra, CA’s zebrahead are gearing up to unleash a new offering of explosive   pop-punk, ‘Get Nice,’ on September 27th (and in Europe and Japan in late August).   And although this is the group’s 11th release overall, it will be their first to be released via the Niji Entertainment Group for North and…

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Philadelphia-based power trio The Revere released their latest music endeavor, “Ashia,” on June 14, 2011, and its available exclusively via Amazon.com.  

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Known for their driving and vivacious live show, Antigone Rising has toured with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dave Matthews Band, Rob Thomas, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Lucinda Williams and The Bangles amongst others. Since their inception the band has released 4 independent albums. In 2004, they were signed to…

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Synthesizing multiple musical influences while managing to sound original and coherent is a daunting task for any band. Chicago’s Oy Vey not only does this successfully on their debut, Botanical Curiosity, but they embrace it. Citing influences as broad ranging as MGMT, Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen, Oy Vey takes bedroom rock to a new…

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A wonderful thing about working here at Skope is even though I do not get to travel much, I still get to meet musicians from all over the world. So in that regard, it’s kind of like traveling without being groped by TSA. My guest today has only one word that can best describe him,…

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Those lucky enough to catch Tom Vek live in NYC last week know that he hasn’t missed a beat since his last US show in 2005. His dynamic live performances were already making waves across the UK, and he has similarly wowed American audiences. If you are planning to hit the international festival circuit this…

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Verve Records & DH Records are proud to announce the new album from North London-based brother-and-sister trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis entitled Smoking In Heaven. Set for a September 13th release, Smoking In Heaven, the follow-up to the groups acclaimed self-titled debut, is an exciting, self-penned studio album of original material that delves in and…

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Andrew Pearson found happiness not only in by writing wonderful lyrics but in the skies as a pilot.   I am fast becoming a big fan of his mesmerizing sound and prophetic lyrics.  I will let him tell his story.

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Columboid score the soundtrack to the end of days…they are the bringers of death…they are the answer to my Gothic dreams. Formed around the nucleus of singer/keyboardist Ryan Hamilton in his NYC basement back in 2009 and joined by Benjamin (Drums, Vocals) and Russell Higbee (Hamilton’s PA childhood friend, ex-Coyote band mate, and main Man-…

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“The term “Cinematic Americana” is like a nicely wrapped birthday present. You know there’s going to be something good, you just have to unwrap the gift and see what sort of treats lie inside.” writes Boston Band Crush about song-slinger Alec Gross’ Strip the Lanterns, his debut 11-track LP whose songs detail a somewhere America…

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Man it is hot out there, I encourage all readers to stay cool with lots of water & A/C, & music. No weather conditions can get in the way of our constant drive for new & exciting music. That brings us to todays guest who has really impressed me with a presentation that is real,…

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On August 9th, alt-rockers EVOLOVE, fronted by charismatic vocalist Lucy Levinsohn, will release their sophomore Ep Breaking Heartstrings, the inaugural release on the band’s very own HeartChord Records. In addition to being available via iTunes and other digital outlets, Hot Topic stores and Torrid outlets will offer a version on CD as well as exclusive…

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The Bynars’ brand new Interactive Music Video for the single “How Does It Feel to Be in Love?” is here. This is a lot of fun, you can choose between watching 12 different videos, watch 4 at a time, in any combination you’d like.   Choose which video you are watching by clicking with your…

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Silvina is a Latin/Spanish, singer songwriter, whose main past influence has been her Spanish Rock band background.

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After many teasers and behind-the-scenes clips, finally the video premiere for Dev’s latest single, In The Dark, is here!   Dev unleashes her inner diva in the clip as she unveils a more mysterious side.

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Following the success of Drums & Ammo’s album Vol. 1, REL has decided to keep riding the wave of momentum, releasing his debut solo instrumental project Out Of View. The album was produced during a year in which REL has found himself busier than ever. “2011 is my most ambitious year ever,” explains the true…

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The 10-song LP, written by Wade, features a track with Popular Recording Artist Matisyahu. Boston music veterans Charlie Farren (FBI, Farrenheight) and Robert Holmes (‘Til Tuesday) also contributed background vocals and additional guitar respectively. Wade worked with critically-acclaimed record producer Anthony Resta (Collective Soul, Guster, Shawn Mullins) on Can’t Quit.

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Razor & Tie is excited to announce the signing of Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Kevin Devine.   His new full length album, Between the Concrete & Clouds, will be released September 13, 2011 via Razor & Tie / Favorite Gentlemen.   Devine will head out this fall on a headlining tour with The Features as direct…

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SwanGate Records recording artist Lacy Green is officially ready “For The Summertime” with her debut single, out at Country radio now.

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“This Guy’s In Love With You,” Dave Koz’s latest video, received its world premiere yesterday on www.out.com. The clip, directed by Graham Streeter, features Koz performing in historic Figueroa Plaza in Ventura, CA. He’s joined by the first-ever city-sized love mob, assembled in support of marriage equality. Herb Alpert, who took the classic Burt Bacharach-Hal…

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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…

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