Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

DANIEL MERRIWEATHER LINKS WITH WALE FOR “CHANGE” / AUDIO

by Skope • August 11, 2009

Daniel Merriweather is a big voice in the new soul scene, making his way from the UK (Top 10 on Singles charts) and bringing it with Love and War (J Records/Allido) this fall.

by Skope • August 11, 2009

Calvin Harris has confirmed the highly anticipated successor to gold selling debut album ‘I Created Disco’. Having successfully returned with two #1 singles ‘Dance Wiv Me’ (with Dizzee Rascal) and ‘I’m Not Alone’, Calvin will release new album ‘Ready For The Weekend’ through Ultra Records on October 6th.

by Skope • August 11, 2009

Paolo Nutini just released the video for his new single “Coming Up Easy.”

by Skope • August 10, 2009

Beginning the week of August 10, IFC.com will be featuring the video for “And Then I Dreamt of Yes.”

by Skope • August 10, 2009

INFECTED MUSHROOM’s video for “Smashing the Opponent,” the first single from their new album LEGEND OF THE BLACK SHAWARMA out on September 8 via Perfecto Records.

by Skope • August 10, 2009

Like notable musicians before him, singer-songwriter Cory Chisel forged his first connection to the power of song through the music he heard and made in church.

by Skope • August 10, 2009

Mathematics. Russian Literature. Psychology. San Diego-based songwriter Anya Marina grew up around academic ephemera and subjects that, fair or not, aren’t exactly famous for fostering creativity, or launching pop music careers.

by Admin • August 8, 2009

In its fifteen long, hot, sweaty, punk-driven years, the Vans Warped Tour has been a staple in almost any music fan’s summer plans, and we have your coverage from its rainy-n-muddy stop in West Palm Beach, FL!

by Admin • August 8, 2009

Good morning music lovers. The free download of Coldplay’s new live album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, is now available.

by Skope • August 6, 2009

VIOLENT SOHO is an Australian punk-grunge band hailing from Brisbane’s suburb of Mansfield, who has a unique sound with raging riffs, battering-ram guitars, vocals obscured by haze and distortion, and a rhythm section so powerful it threatens to flatten buildings.

by Skope • August 6, 2009

“The End” is near! Currently adding the final touches to the 2010 album, “Shady Retreat”, Peasant is giving us a sneak peak of what is to come with a brand new single entitled “The End”.

by Admin • August 6, 2009

Skope was able to catch up with both John Cook and Kyle Burns of the pop-punk band Forever The Sickest Kids at the Vans Warped Tour, and we brought back an interview with the “kids”!

by Skope • August 5, 2009

UK alt-pop sensation, MIKA, has just released his video for “We Are Golden,” the first single from his forthcoming album of the same name.

by Skope • August 5, 2009

Grammy-nominated alternative outfit, SKILLET, prepare to release AWAKE, the follow up to their 2006 breakthrough project, Comatose.

by Skope • August 5, 2009

In the summer of 1995, one song was inescapable. Blasting from cars, parks and parties, Blahzay Blahzay’s “Danger” became New York hip-hop’s most memorable anthem, reaching #1 on the Billboard Rap Single Charts.

by Skope • August 4, 2009

STARDEATH AND WHITE DWARFS, have a new album out now called “The Birth” and you can pick up the vinyl (which includes a free digital download card).

by Skope • August 4, 2009

Rob Murat, a New York-bred R&B singer, composer, and producer, is very proud to announce the release of his debut album, So Much To Say.

by Skope • August 4, 2009

On their riveting and keenly-anticipated fourth album, Leaving Wonderland… in a fit of rage, Marcy Playground return to action in triumphant fashion.

by Skope • August 4, 2009

A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, Us touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see.

by Skope • August 3, 2009

Shonen Knife is the legendary all-female Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, and early punk rock acts, such as The Beach Boys and The Ramones, the trio plays stripped-down songs with infectious melodies and simplistic, exuberant lyrics sung both in Japanese and English.

by Skope • August 3, 2009

With the release of their sophomore album Love Drunk still more than a month away, Boys Like Girls are already generating tremendous excitement on multiple levels.

by Skope • August 3, 2009

Welcome to another edition of Snob Doodle.

by Skope • August 3, 2009

The Bloody Beetroots are dropping their long-awaited debut album, Romborama, on September 8th.

by Skope • August 1, 2009

Panic! At The Disco brings back the ! and returns with a “New Perspective”.

by Skope • August 1, 2009

New York based singer/songwriter Joey DeGraw combines strong clever lyrics with rootsy rock sounds in his much-awaited release, Say Something Strong (August 18, 2009). With his distinctive raw gravely voice and in-your-face honesty, the rocker’s second album is sure to prove popular with fans looking forward to the follow-up to his debut album, Midnight Audio…

by Skope • July 31, 2009

Here is the new single “Fugitive” from David Gray’s upcoming release Draw the Line out on Downtown Records/Mercer Street Records September 22.

by Skope • July 31, 2009

Everyone’s favorite one-man-band, Keller Williams, is preparing to officially release his new studio album, ODD, on August 12, 2009. He’s spent the last 10 weeks releasing the songs track by track through his brand new, fan-oriented download feature, ‘The Once A Week Freek’.

by Skope • July 31, 2009

Brampton band The Junction unleash new music video for “My Love Was There” the first single off new album, Another Link in the Chain.

by Skope • July 31, 2009

The world’s biggest DJ and critically-acclaimed producer, TiÃ«sto, joins forces with Australian electro pop-stars Sneaky Sound System for the new single, ‘I Will Be Here’. This original TiÃ«sto production debuted on Pete Tong’s Essential Selection on BBC’s Radio 1 on July 17th and released this Tuesday July 28th on Ultra Records.

by Skope • July 30, 2009

The moment you’ve all been waiting for…Kid Cudi’s video for his second single, “Make Her Say” featuring Kanye West and Common.

by Skope • July 30, 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 • July 30, 2009

Sister Hazel, the Gainesville, Florida, rock five-piece, will be releasing their new studio album, “Release,” on August 18, 2009 on Rock Ridge Music.

by Skope • July 30, 2009

Vandaveer’s sophomore effort, Divide & Conquer, touches upon similar themes found in Grace & Speed, winding timeworn themes of love & death, malice & goodwill, despair & perseverance into (mostly) four-minute vignettes.

by Skope • July 30, 2009

Denver band Meese just wrapped up a tour with hometown friends The Fray alongside Jack’s Mannequin.

by Skope • July 29, 2009

Concord Jazz is proud to announce the signing of three-time Grammy award winning trumpet player and composer Terence Blanchard. With more than 29 albums to his credit, Blanchard has established himself as one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score composers of his generation. Blanchard’s new album Choices will be released on…

by Skope • July 29, 2009

Start the party with the DJ Heroâ„¢ Renegade Edition Featuring JAY-Z and EMINEM. In addition to the DJ Hero game, the Renegade Edition includes a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks.