Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

PEANIZLES

Don Mathias has juse sent over the March edition of Peanizles. He also alerted us that he is launching a Peanizles Tee Shirt line as well. Should be on sale at Skopemag.com soon!

JENNIE ARNAU RELEASES “BOUNCING BALL” SINGLE

CHASING GIANTS, set for an April 13th release on MRI, is the follow up to Jennie’s 2007 release, MT. PLEASANT, which Joe Levy of Rolling Stone hailed as “her most fully realized set of songs yet.   If you care about the struggle for love and happiness – and who among us doesn’t? — This…

GODSMACK RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “CRYIN’ LIKE A BITCH”

Multi-platinum selling artist Godsmack are preparing to release their highly anticipated album, The Oracle. With two consecutive number one albums on the Billboard Top 200 (Faceless and IV) and their latest single “Cryin’ Like A Bitch” rapidly climbing the charts, this is one album you do not want to miss.

LITTLE BROTHER OFFER MP3 “CURTAIN CALL”

Critically acclaimed rap duo Little Brother are back and ready to takeover speakers for the final time together with their new album, LeftBack. Dropping on April 20th via Hall of Justus, LeftBack will mark the end of an illustrious career by partners in rhyme Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh.

CLASS ACTRESS DEBUTS “JOURNAL OF ARDENCY” VIDEO

Brooklyn artist Class Actress recently debuted the video for their song “Journal of Ardency”. The title track off their recently-released debut EP, the video stars Elizabeth Harper herself and is directed by Patrick Cleandenim. It’s a sultry and electric boudoir film, imbued with an intense intimacy, especially when it’s on a hazy loop.

BENNI HEMM HEMM RELEASES “RETALIATE” MP3

Retaliate is Benni Hemm Hemm ´s third EP (and sixth overall release), and is his first release sung completely in English. It will be released on a 10″ vinyl and on CD April 24th on Kimi Records (FM Belfast, Reykjavik!).   Benni Hemm Hemm will tour Europe this spring and summer, with plans to hit…

MARCH 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 got ten 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.

CAMELO ROSADO JR RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BRISAS DEL PALMAR”

RCJ Records and Carmelo Rosado JR are very excited to announce the release of the new video for “Brisas Del Palmar.” This single is off the new album, ‘Un Homenaje Para Mi Mejor Amigo, Mi Padre.’ Carmelo’s father Carmelo Rosado, Sr. wrote the song in 1952 as he migrated to New York on the plane…

SNOB DOODLE

Welcome to another edition of Snob Doodle. Snob Doodle is once again talking about Taylor Swift. We sense a crush!

BRET MICHAELS TEAMS UP WITH MILEY CYRUS ON NEW SINGLE

Iconic rocker Bret Michaels, lead vocalist of Poison, reality TV star, actor, and solo musician, has just released the single “Nothing To Lose.” On the track Michaels taps into his melodic prowess and knack for composing epic ballads and delivers a song that will easily find a home amongst rock, pop and country music fans.

MUSE RELEASE VIDEO FOR “RESISTANCE”

English alternative rockers Muse have released the official music video for their chart topping single “Resistance.” The video gives fans a glimpse of their energetic and extravagant live performances for which they are known.

SETTING SUN OFFER “DRIVING” MP3

Setting Sun, aka. prolific songwriter Gary Levitt, will release his latest record Fantasurreal this Summer. The fourth full-length from New York State’s leading indie folk pioneer, Fantasurreal finds Setting Sun exploring new, more electronic territory than his previous full-lengths.

FLAIRS OFFERS VIDEO AND RMX TO “RADIO”

The title track comes with three brilliant remixes as Flairs summoned the A-team of the French electro-pop scene: Tahiti 80 for a 60s garage rework, reggae & funky for newcomers Jamaica and Mellow with a very, well mellow version. But whatever way you play it, the bubble-gum chorus will stick your ears to Flairs’ “Radio.”

RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, MARCH 2010

Story of the Year, The Constant (Epitaph Records) Pedestrian post-hardcore/nu-metal will come and go, but at least this St. Louis 5-piece once got into a fight with Godsmack’s roadies.   Would that their ambition spread to breaking a musical mold or three, but this is strictly for their fan base, kids too young or unadventurous…

STOLI AND SUSAN ELIZABETH SHARE A BOTTLE OF MERLOT

My next guest is a female singer/songwriter that I have alot of respect for. Coming out of Brooklyn, NY is Susan Elizabeth. I caught wind of Susan after listening to her album, ‘Wine & Cigarettes’ which came out last year. Susan has lived more in her young years and has gone through more than most…

Muse Brings Colossal Sounds to Gwinnett Arena

Muse blew the roof off of the Gwinnett Arena last night. The band is well known for their larger than life music. No matter how good your stereo system is, it cannot sufficiently prepare you for the true grandeur of their music.

EYTAN OFFERS MP3 “DO IT FOR ME”

Hailing from New York, Eytan has put together his debut solo album The Perfect Break Up which will be released this spring containing the perfect mix of catchy tracks that will have you begging for more.

SELENA’S MUSIC AND LIFE CELEBRATED WITH ‘LA LEYENDA’ / AUDIO / VIDEO

15 years after her tragic and untimely death, the life and legacy of Latin music superstar Selena will be celebrated this spring by Capitol Latin/EMI and her family’s Q-Productions. On March 9, Capitol Latin/EMI will release La Leyenda (‘The Legend’), a new career-spanning collection of Selena’s music, in multiple CD and digital download configurations.

THE RUNAWAYS MOVIE OFFICIAL TRAILER

The Runaways, which opens on March 19th, starring Twilight’s Kristen Stewart alongside Dakota Fanning. Highly musically charged, The Runaways describes the groundbreaking all girls 1970s rock band, originally comprised of the legendary Joan Jett, and Cherie Currie.

THE CONSTELLATIONS NEW VIDEO “SETBACK”

The Constellations will release their debut album Southern Gothic on EMI’s Virgin Records on June 8. Rising stars of the Atlanta scene, the band–which is fronted by charismatic vocalist Elijah Jones is set for a breakout year in 2010.

ALEX BAND RETURNS WITH NEW CALLING / VIDEO

Multi-platinum recording artist and singer-songwriter of the Billboard #1 Adult Pop Song of the Decade, Alex Band, is set to release his solo debut, We’ve All Been There, May 18, on his own label AMB Records with North American distribution through EMI Music’s Label Services unit announced today.  

FREELANCE WHALES RELEASE “GENERATOR 2ND FLOOR” MP3

Since their brief residency at the Farm Colony, Freelance Whales have taken to city streets, subway platforms, and stages with their swirling nostalgia.   Many people who found them playing in those public spaces, managed to forget what train they were supposed to take; some of them forgot what language they originally spoke.