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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 23, 2014

by Skope • June 23, 2014

PETER FRAMPTON SPEAKS ON ‘HUMMINGBIRD IN A BOX’ Hummingbird in a Box, the latest work from legendary musician Peter Frampton, will be released June 23 via RED Distribution. The new music was inspired by the Cincinnati Ballet, featuring seven original guitar pieces in Frampton’s virtuosic stylings. Frampton composed all songs on the mini-album along with…

by Skope • June 19, 2014

DOOMSDAY MOURNING NEW SINGLE New York’s grimiest underground metal band, DOOMSDAY MOURNING, is back and more brutal than ever with their highly-anticipated full-length album Negligent Acts of Calculated Recklessness, available now via To The Point Records. Find it now on iTunes Amazon, Spotify, Rdio, tothepointny.com and more. Today also marks the web release of the…

by Skope • June 18, 2014

WIRE: GLASS TOWERS STREAM LP ‘HALCYON DAYS’ Glass Towers have released their debut album Halcyon Days, today in North America onHub/Dine Alone Records. Anyone with a half decent set of ears will attest that it has been a killer year for Antipodean music, from Tame Impala to Flume, there is clearly something in the water…

by Skope • June 17, 2014

WIRE: KESTRELS SHARE FUZZY SPIRALING TITLE TRACK After releasing 2012’s A Ghost History (Sonic Unyon) and solidifying the band lineup, Halifax, Nova Scotia trio Kestrels (guitarist/vocalist Chad Peck, bassist Devin Peck, and drummer Paul Brown) decided to head into the studio to create a new release of fuzz pop gems. In 2013, the band entered…

by Skope • June 16, 2014

SPLIT SCREENS NEW SINGLE “THE SINNER” Jesse Cafiero, a sort of one man band, played all of the instruments on his first album Split Screens EP. To create the more upbeat pop music on Before the Storm he enlisted band members Phil Pristia (guitar), Debbie Neigher (Keys), Kyle Kelly Yahner (percussion) along with Rory O’Connor…

by Skope • June 12, 2014

NEW SINGLE BY GENE THE SOUTHERN CHILD From a small town called Florence, Alabama, Gene the Southern Child has been quietly releasing music under the radar for years. Florence is part of an area known as “The Shoals,” which houses the legendary FAME Recording Studios and is also the hometown of W.C. Handy “The Father…

by Skope • June 11, 2014

FLOSSTRADAMUS FEAT WAKA FLOCKA “TTU” Check out the new track from Flosstradamus “TTU (Too Turnt Up)” Ft. Waka Flocka out today via Ultra Music. The collaboration, spawned from an interview Flosstradamus came across where Waka mentioned wanting to work with them, is featured in the upcoming 22 Jump Street film. You can see Flosstradamus live…

by Skope • June 10, 2014

PSY AND SNOOP DOGG GET WILD IN “HANGOVER” MUSIC VIDEO Last night, PSY and Snoop Dogg invaded Jimmy Kimmel Live! and premiered a snippet of their new music video for their new song “Hangover.” You can watch the whole video in its entirety HERE! The song is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers…

by Skope • June 9, 2014

WIRE: THE RENTALS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + NEW SINGLE The Rentals have announced their long awaited new album, Lost In Alphaville, which will arrive August 26 on Polyvinyl Record Co. The highly anticipated record was recorded with a lineup that features Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig (Lucius- vocals), Ryen Slegr (Ozma – guitars), Lauren Chipman…

by Skope • June 6, 2014

WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE SOPHOMORE LP ‘POSING AS LOVE’ New York City trio Old Monk have premiered their sophomore album, Posing As Love, today in advance of its June 10 release on Eenie Meenie Records via BrooklynVegan – repost here. To celebrate the band will perform June 12 in Boston and June 14 in Brooklyn,…

by Skope • June 5, 2014

JACK WHITE DEBUTS “LAZARETTO” MUSIC VIDEO ON VEVO Jack White is pleased to unveil his glass-shattering, rubber-burning new video for “Lazaretto,” the lead single and title track off his new album out June 10 via Third Man Records/Columbia. Watch the Jonas & François directed video on VEVO here: http://smarturl.it/LazarettoVideo. ‘ WIRE: LOUDWIRE PREMIERES ‘WHEN MY…

by Skope • June 4, 2014

G.R.L. TODAY RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “UGLY HEART” Described by People Magazine as “the sexy new girl-group,” rising stars G.R.L. step out again on their own today with the release of their soon-to-be-smash hit “Ugly Heart,” following the blockbuster success in their co-starring role on “Wild Wild Love” with Pitbull, a song that is still…

by Skope • June 3, 2014

HELLO PHONES “HEY YOU” VIDEO New York based synth pop group hello phones has released their fourth video “Hey You” from their latest release “Future City”, of which Syffal.com says “There is this pure glow about it that makes even the dark edges and jaded soundscapes feel warm and secure. You could sit there all…

by Skope • June 2, 2014

ERIC ZAYNE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “POISON IVY” Pop-alternative singer Eric Zayne just released his new single, “Poison Ivy” off his mixtape AutobiograMe, out now! Click HERE to listen. AutobiograMe features artists like Matisyahu, Amber Riley from Glee and King Blaise. https://soundcloud.com/ericzayne/poison-ivy?in=ericzayne/sets/autobiograme AUSTRALIA’S LITTLE EARTHQUAKE RELEASE “BRIGHTSIDE” FILM CLIP After debut single “Planets” caught the eyes…

by Skope • May 30, 2014

NEW ALBUM POSTED BY HOTH Blackened extreme metallers Hoth have released their sophomore full-length album, Oathbreaker, via Epicurus Records. The 8-song, 55-minute opus is available to stream and purchase in digipak CD or download format via their bandcamp page. The Seattle-based duo, consisting of David Dees and Eric Peters, formed in 2011 and released their…

by Skope • May 29, 2014

ARNO COST & NORMAN DORAY COLLABO After it’s first original release back in 2009, Arno Cost and Norman Doray’s classic track ‘Apocalypse’ has been given a new lease of life with a 2014 version out from today and a slick vocal edit titled ‘Apocalypse’ (Darkest Days) featuring DEV, out from 2nd June. Having previously received…

by Skope • May 28, 2014

WE WERE ASTRONAUSTS POST “GOLDEN” We Were Astronauts is a four piece indie/alternative rock band hailing from Boston and hitting the pavement with tasteful guitar licks, strong rhythms, and memorable vocal melodies. Inspired by and named for every kid whose dream of becoming an astronaut was crushed the day NASA’s shuttle program was closed, the…

by Skope • May 27, 2014

WIRE: PETE MOLINARI FULL ALBUM STREAM ver the past few years, Pete Molinari has established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting musical talents. His previous album, A Train Bound For Glory, earned Pete a nomination for Best Newcomer at the MOJO Awards along with an appearance on BBC’s Later With Jools Holland. His…

by Skope • May 23, 2014

BONNIE RAITT’S ‘NICK OF TIME’ GETS VINYL TREATMENT On June 24, Capitol Records/UMe will release a special vinyl-only edition of Bonnie Raitt’s classic Nick of Time in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s tenth album still stands as her signature work and as a turning point in her…

by Skope • May 22, 2014

WIRE: BAND OF SKULLS’ “HOOCHIE COOCHIE” REMIX BY DAN AUERBACH PREMIERES AT ESQUIRE A new version of Band of Skulls’ single “Hoochie Coochie” premiered today at Esquire. The song, which was remixed by Dan Auerbach, is from the U.K. trio’s new album, Himalayan, which is out now to widespread critical acclaim on Electric Blues Recordings…

by Skope • May 21, 2014

DIE ANTWOORD NEW VIDEO Continuing their quest to spread Zef culture through their renowned video projects, Die Antwoord released the video for “Pitbull Terrier” today– Directed by NINJA and produced by ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER, “Pitbull Terrier” is their first since the release of DONKER MAG album track, “Cookie Thumper!” almost a year ago. In that time…

by Skope • May 20, 2014

BLONDE VIDEO “FOOLISH” Every so often a new act arises that gets everyone talking, and so enter BLONDE. BLONDE are Adam Englefield and Jacob Manson. Two young Bristolians who met over the internet via Adam’s Youtube Channel “Eton Messy” and have been making sweet music ever since. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZN9iOKgYvM http://thewileyone.com NEW SINGLE BY VATO GONZALEZ Dirty…

by Skope • May 19, 2014

NEW VIDEO BY GRINDHOUSE GANG Stoupe, the Enemy of Mankind, known for his previous production work with the legendary underground Philadelphia hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, returns to the game in collaboration with some young hungry artists known as Grindhouse Gang (Mark Deez, Dr. iLL, & Powder) who bring that raw hardcore hip-hop delivery back…

by Skope • May 15, 2014

NEW VIDEO MICHAEL JACKSON & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Watch the Brand New Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake Video for “Love Never Felt So Good”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG08ukJPtR8 LEFTY WILLIAMS AND TREE LEAF MUSIC ANNOUNCE AUGUST 21 RELEASE DATE Lefty Williams, Producer Ashley Dennis and Tree Leaf Music have announced an August 21 release date for the singer/songwriter/guitarist’s upcoming…

by Skope • May 14, 2014

WIRE: KRIS DELMHORST WALL STREET JOURNAL PREMIERES “92ND ST” VIDEO On May 13, Signature Sounds releases Blood Test, the latest LP from acclaimed singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst. In celebration, the Wall Street Journal is exclusively premiering the brand new video for the track “92nd St” at http://on.wsj.com/1qzEh1C. The album is currently streaming in its entirety over…

by Skope • May 13, 2014

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY LEE COREY OSWALD Recently signed to No Sleep Records, Portland indie-punk band Lee Corey Oswald has announced plans to release a new full-length album titled Regards on August 5th. In conjunction with the announcement, the band has debuted the first new song, “Progress,”which features guest vocals from labelmate Ty Vaughn of…

by Admin • May 12, 2014

OPETH’S “PALE COMMUNION” RESLATED FOR AUGUST RELEASE Roadrunner Records group Opeth has announced that the release of their highly anticipated eleventh studio album, “PALE COMMUNION” has been reslated for AUGUST 26TH. “Many of you have heard the rumours already and we can now confirm that the release of ‘Pale Communion’ has indeed been pushed back…

by Admin • May 12, 2014

LLACE SARABETE VIDEO “PLAY IN THIS CLUB” Here is the latest song from Atlanta’s favorite female R&B artist LLACE SARABETE’ with a track that will have everyone dancing, wherever they may be! Produced by Peter Jacobson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4N3fenH7qk NASTYMANE “DEAD PEOPLE” SINGLE DJ’s here is a brand new record from NastyMane that we think has potential…

by Admin • May 12, 2014

WIRE: 20 BEST COLLEGE RADIO STATIONS IN THE USA Best College Reviews, a survey of all things higher education in the United States, has released a list of the 20 best college radio stations in America. Factors such as cultural relevance, historic notability, and current campus influence were considered. The list can be viewed, in…

by Skope • May 6, 2014

WIRE: GOODTIME BOYS PREMIERE NEW TRACK ON BROOKLYNVEGAN The UK’s Goodtime Boys are gearing up to release their first proper full-length album, Rain, on May 20th via Bridge Nine Records. Rain was recorded by the band’s own Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, and…

by Skope • May 5, 2014

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY TRIBAL SEEDS World-renowned Billboard Reggae Chart-topping group Tribal Seeds team up with Jambase today to release their newest track “Blood Clot” featuring reggae legend, Don Carlos. This song is the second single off their upcoming fourth studio album entitled Representing – due out Tuesday, May 13th. Listen to the new track…

by Skope • May 1, 2014

WIRE: THE KICKBACK “STING’S TEACHER YEARS” VIDEO PREMIERES AT DEATH + TAXES Chicago’s The Kickback is prepping for the release of a new album this summer, produced by Spoon drummer and engineer Jim Eno and now have a new video with singer Billy Yost acting as his own lyric-pad. The track is “Sting’s Teacher Years”…

by Skope • April 30, 2014

LEROY SANCHEZ VIDEO “LITTLE DANCER” VIDEO Singer/songwriter Leroy Sanchez releases “Little Dancer” on 4/29 and will be available on iTunes. Produced by Jim Jonsin and Frank Romano for Rebel Rock and Leroy Sanchez, this original song comes as a special release from Leroy to his incredible fans and supporters which include over 300,000 YouTube…

by Skope • April 29, 2014

WIRE: SHERRY LYNN NEW VIDEO “GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS” Sherry Lynn’s rip-roarin’ good time “Girls Will Be Girls” video premieres today on CMT.com. The “Girls Will Be Girls” clip offers a visual feast filled with fun images of classic cars, a bachelorette party and lissome line-dancers, while the song’s hooky chorus and melodic riffs…

by Skope • April 28, 2014

PRIYANKA CHOPRA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME” Interscope Geffen A&M, Desi Hits, and 2101 Records are pleased to announce the release of “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” the new single off Priyanka Chopra’s much anticipated debut album. Chopra’s new track, a contemporary EDM remake of Bonnie Raitt’s classic ballad produced…

by Skope • April 25, 2014

WIRE: SO BROWN “RIVERSONG” VIDEO PREMIERES AT GUITAR WORLD’S ACOUSTIC NATION Transgendered Alabaman So Brown released her love letter to her home state, Point Legere this week. Part Gershwin and Muddy Waters, part Johnny Cash and Tom Waits, with some sexy David Bowie androgyny thrown in for good measure, Point Legere paints an almost Faulknerian…

by Skope • April 24, 2014

WIRE: KARMIN OPEN UP WITH LARRY KING Amy and Nick of Karmin, the Youtube turned mainstream music sensation, sat down with Larry King to discuss their love/hate relationship with fame — including the reason for their long engagement and two postponed wedding dates. Nick Noonan and Amy Heidemann open up about their rise to success:…

by Skope • April 23, 2014

SLOTHRUST “ELECTRIC FUNERAL” (BLACK SABBATH COVER) Slothrust continues to garner fans left and right. After two amazing performances for Record Store Day, the band will be hopping on a new adventure with Austin rocker Ben Kweller. Slothrust will be joining Ben Kweller on his Northeast dates as part of their tour in support of their…

by Skope • April 22, 2014

NEW SINGLE FROM BRIDGE CITY HUSTLE From the heart of Brooklyn comes modern funk/soul/rock band Bridge City Hustle who releases new single “Too Good For Me” from their debut self-titled EP. Comprised of four talented and innovative musicians, songwriters, and producers, BCH is keeping funk alive with this groovy new single that attracts fans…

by Skope • April 18, 2014

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED MUSIC FROM HANK WILLIAMS SURFACES Omnivore Recordings will soon release the full-length version of The Garden Spot Programs, 1950, featuring 24 performances, unheard for 64 years, from country music legend Hank Williams. Rescued from obscurity, these shows originally aired more than six decades ago; The Garden Spot Programs, 1950 collects material from the…