Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

PEANIZLES

by Skope • September 9, 2009

Peanizles is back with a new strip for September.

by Skope • September 8, 2009

La Coka Nostra have released their video for “Cousin of Death” online. The track is the latest single from the group’s debut album, “A Brand You Can Trust”, which features guestappearances by Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Bun B, Psycho Realm, Q-Unique, Immortal Technique and the Alchemist.

by Skope • September 3, 2009

Earlier this week, the music video for “Be There” premiered on MySpace.

by Skope • September 3, 2009

His name may conjure up images of a lifeless rodent, but the Canadian born self- confessed techno geek otherwise known as DEADMAU5 (pronounced Dead Mouse) punches like a heavyweight.

by Skope • September 3, 2009

Shwayze’s official music video for “Get U Home” is finally here! The music video features the Malibu based hip-hop duo performing live while the celebrity cast of Sorority Row (in theaters September 11) mysteriously disappears one-by-one.

by Skope • September 3, 2009

When Slip N Slide signs a new artist the industry takes notice. Ted Lucas & Co. have found a new songstress by the name of Shonie who they are gearing up to introduce to the world. Shonie has lived in Miami since 9 years old and it was there that her mother noticed her vocal…

by Admin • September 3, 2009

Well, if you like big furry mythical creatures, you’ll be sure to love it.

by Admin • September 2, 2009

For Madonna’s video for her new single “Celebration” that will appear on her upcoming greatest hits compilation, iTunes is allowing Madonna fans all around (in the US) to download the video–for free!

by Skope • September 2, 2009

It is September and Snob Doodle is back with a brand new strip for a brand new month.

by Skope • September 2, 2009

Portland’s Weinland have just debuted a teaser for their new video for “I’m Sure It Helps” off of this year’s critically-acclaimed Breaks In The Sun (Badman). The band is going to give its local fans a special debut viewing of the video on September 9th at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge, and it will reveal the…

by Skope • September 2, 2009

Ingrid Michaelson has a brand new video for “Maybe”, the first single from her brand new album Everybody. You can check it out here or over at www.youtube.com/ingridmichaelson.

by Skope • September 2, 2009

U2 has just released a six track EP with remixes of their hit single “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight.” The EP includes remixes by Dirty South Full, Fish Out Of Water, and Redanka.

by Skope • September 1, 2009

On September 15, Steve Aoki will release his own single, “I’m in The House,” featuring the mysterious man in the mask, [[zuper blahq]]].

by Skope • September 1, 2009

Ben Lee has reformed Noise Addict with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr./Sebadoh and Lara Meyerratken of El May.

by Skope • September 1, 2009

Fly Gypsy, the hip-hop duo comprised of Russian-born producer/one-man-band Alexei Jendayi and Jamaican-born emcee Kowboy Kom, is proud to announce the release of its latest project, The Vodka and Rum Mixtape, currently available via the group’s own Fly Gypsy Music.

by Admin • August 31, 2009

Returning to Reading after “25 years”, the band made a huge impression on the crowd that night by performing their hugest song to date, “Creep”, followed by crowd-favorite, “The National Anthem”.

by Admin • August 31, 2009

How has the tour been treating you so far? It’s been amazing, this is the first time I’ve toured on my own… acousticly, usually I ride with a band, and when I toured with Craig Owens I went in his vehicle with him. I’m out here with my good friend Pat, it’s just the two…

by Skope • August 31, 2009

Skope & Vic Chesnutt are giving away the track “Philip Guston” from Vic Chesnutt’s latest album, “At the Cut,” due out Sept 22 on Constellation Records.

by Skope • August 31, 2009

Lakeshore Entertainment, Lakeshore Records and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, is proud to present the soundtrack to the 21st Century remake of the 1980 Oscar ®-winning film classic, FAME.

by Skope • August 31, 2009

Boy meets girl. Boy loves girl. Girl loves boy. Crushing breakup inevitably ensues. Boy drops out of life, retreats to family’s farmhouse in Northern Wales. Boy–along with rest of band–makes great record, triumphs over adversity.

by Skope • August 28, 2009

Check out the remix of 3OH!3’s second single “Starstrukk” featuring KATY PERRY! 3OH!3 are nominated for BEST NEW ARTIST at this year’s MTV VMA’s & 3OH!3 recently hit #1 at pop radio with their smash single “Don’t Trust Me” achieving DOUBLE PLATINUM certification.

by Skope • August 28, 2009

Rhino is releasing Big Star’s 4-disc boxed set which includes 98 tracks spanning from 1968-1975.

by Skope • August 28, 2009

If you reference anyone from Chicago they’d more then likely rave about the “Go-Getters” which was Kanye West, Really Doe, and GLC.

by Skope • August 28, 2009

“Just let me hear some of that rock & roll music/Any old way you choose it/It’s gotta be rock & roll music/If you wanna dance with me!” Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chuck Berry reminds us all of this pulsating power every time he’s blasted over the airwaves. Rock & roll isn’t just music.…

by Skope • August 28, 2009

Up-and-coming rockers Hot Chelle Rae have debuted an acoustic version of their single “I Like to Dance” on YouTube.

by Skope • August 27, 2009

My next guest is one of the top trumpeters in the music business today. Bill Ortiz has worked with such diverse and dynamic artists as Santana, Destiny’s Child, Tito Puente and Tony Toni Tone. Bill has been with Santana since 1999. Recently he decided that it was time to go solo for a bit. So…

by Skope • August 27, 2009

Electric Tickle Machine’s debut album, Blew It Again (out in October) relishes in the magic moments between cynicism and forgetfulness where surrender makes imperfection a blessing. Recorded in 14 days in the winter of 2009 by Matt Boynton (Gang Gang Dance, Vietnam, Bat For Lashes), the record delivers hooky anthems bathed in organic layers of…

by Skope • August 27, 2009

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.

by Skope • August 27, 2009

2009 has been a banner year for Portland’s Loch Lomond, punctuated with triumph, tumult, and above all, artistic growth.

by Skope • August 27, 2009

Every year young, hopeful recent high school grads enroll in music school with the hopes and dreams of becoming professional musicians, but how many can boast remixes for the likes of Passion Pit, Asher Roth, and multiple XL Recordings artists before even getting their diploma?

by Skope • August 27, 2009

Australia’s The Grates are set to release their anticipated sophomore album Teeth Lost, Hearts Won on September 15″‘ via Thirty Tigers/Dew Process.

by Skope • August 26, 2009

Guetta’s upcoming fourth studio album, ONE LOVE, released for August 25th release on Astralwerks, is an ambitious, ingeniously crafted album that sets forth nothing less than a bold and beautiful manifesto for the global pop and dance audience.

by Skope • August 26, 2009

Hoover signed with Rock Ridge Music in 2008, and hit the studio with Spiewak in New York City to record his full-length debut.

by Skope • August 26, 2009

Green Owl is excited to release the high-energy debut album Warm Heart of Africa from The Very Best – European production duo Radioclit and Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya.

by Skope • August 26, 2009

Insane Clown Posse are gearing up for the release of Bang! Pow! Boom! on September 1st and to get the party started a week early, the duo has just released their first single, “The Bone.”

by Skope • August 26, 2009

The eight-piece, kaleidoscope-folk troupe Ah Holly Fam’ly formed in the culturally sparse and desperate landscapes of rural Idaho, before packing up for their current home of Portland, Oregon.

by Skope • August 26, 2009

Medicate,” the first single from AFI’s forthcoming album, CRASH LOVE, has just premiered on radio and the internet. The song, which will also be featured on Guitar Hero 5, is already making waves on radio stations with simultaneous worldwide premieres and band interviews.

by Skope • August 25, 2009

Following on the success and critical acclaim of Disco Romance, comes the highly anticipated sophomore release from Swedish italo-disco artist Sally Shapiro – My Guilty Pleasure, a blend of 80s-inspired italo disco and twee indie pop – melancholic yet hopeful, sweet yet danceable.

by Skope • August 25, 2009

On September 15, 2009 Wind-up Records will release the highly anticipated sophomore album, A Time For Lions, from the Portland based trio (Kevin Calaba, Jason Bell and Daniel Orvik) Stars of Track and Field.