Category: FEATURES

Jezda is a rapper, singer, and dancer who is on the verge of making a major splash in the music world.

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Grovesnor aka Rob Smoughton, drummer for UK electro-pop outfit Hot Chip and glitch-troubadour in his own right, has announced the debut of his solo album, ironically titled Soft Return, on May 25th through Lo Recordings. Grovesnor blends silky vocals with retro synth melodies.

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It’s been quite a LONG time since I last went to a concert (yeah, funny for a music freelancer right?). Yet, I do have to say that all the time missed was surely made up last Saturday, March 13th, at MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

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From the early years of the Motown era, Detroit has always been a hotbed for great music.   Multi-platinum recording star BIZARRE proves this holds true in 2010 by welcoming the newest and brightest stars from “The D” to join him on his third solo release, FRIDAY NIGHTS AT ST. ANDREWS that will be released…

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Happy Monday to all and welcome back from SXSW in Austin, TX. The Skope/MeowPoww party was incredible! We are back at it this week with one of the most exciting guitarists out playing right now. Coming out of Illinois is Arek Religa. Arek came to the USA via Poland and has not looked back. He…

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Hello & happy TGIF to all Skope readers. We have a fresh Snob Doodle to enjoy over the first weekend of spring. Lets see if you know who Snob is taking a shot at this time? It never ends…

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Ft. Worth, Texas rockers Green River Ordinance are getting back out on the road in support of their debut album, Out of My Hands, and new single “On Your Own.” To celebrate the tour and success of their album, the band and Skope Magazine are teaming up to give away a Nintendo Wii and new…

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VOCAbuLarieS is Bobby McFerrin music for the 21st century. It is unlike anything the 10-time Grammy-winner has ever recorded.

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If you have heard the hit song, “In My Head” then you are already familiar with Jason Derulo. Jason is an exciting new artist signed to J.R. Rotem’s label Beluga Heights. He released his debut album on March 2 and has not looked back.

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From the album, “MOTHER OF MANKIND” a collection of rare and unreleased tracks, spanning Andrew’s entire career so far, from 1999-2010. The album is packaged together with “CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS”, and the 2-disc set will be released on March 23rd, 2010, and available in retail stores worldwide, and on iTunes and Amazon.

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The Irish Tenors have released their new album, Ireland, which explores the depth of Irelands most famous and regarded songs. This collection of music pays tribute to traditional Irish heritage as well as modern Irish tunes.

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Melissa Etheridge’s new single, “Fearless Love,” a bold and soaring declaration for living – and loving – to the fullest, has struck a momentous chord as it soars inside the Top 30 this week on the Hot AC chart, and rises to #10 on the Triple A chart.   “Fearless Love” is the title track…

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Massive Attack have just released a new short film for the song “Saturday Come Slow,” directed by Broomberg and Chanarin.   “Saturday Come Slow” featuring Damon Albarn is the latest track from Massive Attack’s new album Heligoland.

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  Apple has tapped THE BLUE VAN as the featured artist in their new ad for the iPad which was first broadcast during the 2010 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The song “There Goes My Love” is taken from the band’s third and latest release MAN UP that was self-released in the US…

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A little more than one year after the release of the group’s debut album, Take Off Your Colours — a collection that propelled its creators into the UK Top 30 (number 25) and onto concert stages the world over — England’s You Me At Six return with Hold Me Down, their second full-length LP.

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Nikki & Rich, releasing their debut album in 2010, are Nikki Leonti, a California-born pastor’s daughter who grew up singing in church, and Rich Velonskis, a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs as a teenager.

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Last week on March 10th, 2010 Skope got to link up with Maurice Brown as he called in from Brooklyn, NY. Maurice is not an emcee or R&B singer but rather an amazing trumpeter. Maurice has been busy prepping the release of his new album, ‘The Cycle Of Love.’ Maurice was feeling jet lag but…

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A glamour girl enchanted by Paris and the Golden Age of Hollywood, chanteuse Le Kat has pounced on the music and video scene with a theatrical debut album and a devilishly delicious music video.   Brimful of elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, Boudoir Rouge was released last month (February…

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After years of crafting her songs in secret she quickly caught the attention of some of Norman, Oklahoma’s best musicians when she began to play out in 2007. Having her pick of local talent gives Penny enormous versatility on the stage and in the studio.  

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Welcome to another week here at Skoped Out! This week we have another female singer/songwriter who caught my attention after she took home RadioIndy “GrIndie Music Award” for 2009 for her album, ‘Warrior Angel.’ Coming out of Washington, DC is L’illon. L’illon is an independent artist but she is also one of the hardest working…

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Xavier Rudd, an Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, is releasing his fourth album, Koonyum Sun April 20th.

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Notty Black, group member of Da Nappy Headz, released his debut solo single “Freaky Song” featuring T-Pain, on March 3rd via Phase One. Notty Black finally has the opportunity to see some of the success of his former band mate, T-Pain.  

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Here we go again folks. With lots of hard work from everyone involved, we are proud to present the line-up and show details of this year’s MSXS Party Brought to you by MeowPoww Media and Skope Magazine. All of the details are below as well as a link for an RSVP to the event. It…

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Check out “Pardon Me,” the title track from Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights debut album.   Download the MP3 here at Skopemag.com!

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Birmingham UK’s Deluka are on the fast track toward stardom.   Fronted by lead singer Ellie Innocenti, whose power-strut vocals and bullet-proof cool are undeniably seductive, Deluka’s charged blend of jagged guitars, fluid beats and addictive melodies are garnering praise and buzz from a wide range of pop gate-keepers.

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South of the City of Angels lives a vibrant, small and extremely multi-cultural town called Carson, CA.   This is the home of R&B princess Na’Shay who is signed to the renowned Ruthless Records.

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The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! are a colorful, enigmatic batch bunch who, by the time you read this, have already toured around the world bringing life, love, and laughter wherever they go.

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Swedish hip-hop star Lazee, who’s shared the stage with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Wyclef, is crossing the pond with the second single from his debut album “Setting Standards.”  

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Rising pop artist Regan releases her debut EP, “My Kinda Beautiful,” this month, showcasing expansive vocal talent, relevant and catchy songwriting skills, and featuring production by top industry producers Rob Hoffman (Christina Aguilera), Dave Audé (Pussycat Dolls) and Eddie Galan (High School Musical).  

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Deftones has revealed their official video for the song, “Rocket Skates”, here. One tweet will grant you exclusive access to a download of the HD video.  

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Skope is just getting in a brand new MP3 from Atlantic Records band, Kitten. This single is called, “Kill The Light.” Enjoy!

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Brooklyn-based trio Color of Clouds will digitally self-release their debut album Satellite of Love on April 6th, 2010, a follow up to last year’s well-received EP The Look.

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With her quirky, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, universal pop melodies and trademark curly hair, Lolene is quickly making a name for herself in the US.   “Sexy People,” the first track that surfaced from the British-born songstress in the states, cracked the top 5 on Billboard’s Dance Chart and became a dance floor anthem at clubs from…

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Over the weekend, The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! made a colorful return to Florida at the Crowbar in Tampa that brought together an entire room of strangers for an unforgettable dance frenzy!

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Nashville indie singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan collaborates with celebrated fine-art photographer Jack Spencer to direct a spare, desolate, rich and beautiful video for “The World Is,” track 9 from Dear Lover.

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Buffalo’s riotous rock group Every Time I Die have unveiled a sweat drenched, whisky soaked new video for “After One Quarter of a Revolution” from their recently released album, New Junk Aesthetic.  

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Last week we had the priviledge to chat with one of Baltimore’s finest emcees, Wordsmith. This is an exciting time for Wordsmith as he is about to release his full length, ‘Vintage Experience’ via Red Eye Distribution on March 30th. Wordsmith gave fans a taste of the album with “The Vintage Vault” mixtape in February.

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Welcome to another exciting week here at ‘Skoped Out.’ This week we have a female singer/songwriter by the name of Kaylin Lee Clinton. Kaylin resides in NYC and as far as I am concerned she is next up. If you are having a rough day just head on over to Kaylin’s Bandcamp page and listen…

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Neon Trees has premiered a brand new version of the video for their #1 alternative radio hit “Animal.”  

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