‘Mr. Midi Guitar’ himself, Les Fradkin, brings to you a hot off the press album that’s like nothing you’ve ever heard before! The record features eight, digitally remastered compositions from previous albums and one brand new recording for 2016 titled “Ode To Joy”. What you get here is a musical montage of innovative richness and…
I had the chance to interview Pat Baer back in August, (http://skopemag.com/2015/08/07/moving-two-steps-forward-into-the-right-direction-with-pat-baer), and I knew then that she was an upbeat, positive person. And that is exactly what you are getting on her new album ‘Make the Best of It’. The record features 11 tracks where “Make the Best of it” & “Turn It Around”…
Ray Andersen, better known as Mr. Ray, is an accomplished musician who has had much success in the area of Children’s music for the last 20 years. Mr. Ray was 2013 & 2014 Top 10 Best-Selling Kids’ Artist according to Billboard Magazine and should be this year too with ‘No Room For Bullies’. This new…
Residing in West Texas, Jerry Bogan is merging Country and Rock with Adult Contemporary which sounds welcoming and relates to many. And Bogan knows a thing or two about creating original songs since he has hundreds to his name already. The latest single “Let It Rain” is Jerry’s newest creation that will be featured on…
A musical genius is at work here and the composition at hand is called ‘One Link Between Them’. Les Fradkin has created an out-of-this-world sound with his one-of-a-kind Starr Labs Ztar MIDI guitar. Sounding like no other, Les combines space rock with futuristic & classical elements where you will get one innovative blend of audio…
Rhett May has put together his best effort yet, in my opinion, with ‘Fast Cars And Sitars’ where the recording quality is top of the line. Vocally & musically, Rhett May has outdone himself on his latest release. ‘Fast Cars and Sitars’ is pure perfection where Rhett’s Indian roots meet Rock & Roll fever. Whether…
Tarrance Brown grew up fast in Memphis, Tennessee where his childhood wasn’t really a childhood so to speak. He would bounce around from house to house and was even forced to move out of state so that his father couldn’t see him. From breakdowns in school because he missed his dad to angry feelings toward…
The Latin origin of the name Carmen means“song”, “tune” or “poem” and Tosca is a Puccini opera which is the perfect combination for this multi-dimensional musician. Carmen Tosca started playing piano at five and is classically trained as her South African roots have helped Carmen evolve into one diversified artist. As an accomplished musician and…
Pat Baer is a true singer/songwriter with Rock & Roll roots where timing is everything. Out of the music scene since the 90s, Pat Bear proves that her new single “Make The Best Of It” was well worth the wait. And the best part is that the topic & meaing behind this new song is…
Les Fradkin is taking Surf Rock to a whole new level! With Fradkin’s classical backdrops and one-of-a-kind Squier by Fender, Vintage Modified Jaguar in cool Surf Green on lead guitar parts, Les is making a big splash! His new tracks are “Crashing Waves” & Disintegration” and he is venturing back to his ocean rock sound.…
This will be the fifth article I’ve had the pleasure of writing for the group The Third International going back to 2012. From then to now, The Third International has not missed a beat and continues to rejuventate the music scene. With creative juices flowing and in full effect, The Third International has released a…
This will be the fifth article I’ve done for Planetary Nights so definitely have some history with this band. I knew when I first heard Planetary Nights back in 2009 reviewing the album ‘Elliptical Motion’, (http://skopemag.com/2009/12/17/planetary-nights-elliptical-motion), that this group had something special and unique. Jump ahead six years and Planetary Nights is still rolling along…
Rhett May knows a thing or two about making a kick-ass song & video as he has deep musical roots that date back to the 1960s. Music is in this man’s blood and in particular rock & roll is a key part of Rhett May’s DNA. “Cocktails & Cannabis” epitomizes the famous tag line and…
Vocalist/producer/songwriter, eM is back with her most personal & emotional piece of work yet! The brand new single is called “When You Were Here” that digs deep and hits a powerful chord. There’s also a “Craig London Chillout Remix” that adds an extra layer of earthy & rich textures. eM takes you on a cool…
As a 9-year Army vet, Christine knows a thing or two about serving her country proud but music also runs thick through her blood. Standing in the front lines as a 5-Star Music General, Ms. Martucci is firing off her 4th CD titled ‘Angels of War’. Prepare to surrender to the powerful sound Christine brings…
Gibrish is off and running with their latest single that features 3 tracks people will definitely be talking about! This Swedish-based band incorporates an array of different musical elements & styles from folk, rock, blues, jazz and pop to fusion, world music, alternative country and soul. Gibrish has got you covered on all levels as…
This travelin’ man known as Tom Rhodes has been singing in smoky bars for 15 years and has played all over the United States and Europe. This is one hard-working musician who has put in the time and delivers the goods through his real genuine & honest approach to “American Music”. Tom’s musical style holds…
This Australian artist with a deep musical background has seen and done a lot in his career and still going strong to this day! Goes to show that you can’t keep a good thing or good man down and Rhett May is here to stay! Still making great records and pushing himself and the music…
Get ready to be blown away by the one-man band Jupiter In Velvet whose music is simply out of this world! Just think of adding dozens of interesting ingredients into a blender, mixing them all together just so and then consuming it all; that is Jupiter In Velvet. And you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how…
Hailing from the city of Houston comes the “Immortal” BiNG who’s bringin’ it all the way and comin’ at you hard. Hip-hop music is running through his blood as BiNG has been rappin’ since the 90s and recording tracks since 2007. 99 rap songs on the brain and Beyonce is the one he’d like to…
The wait is finally over as both Les Fradkin & Michael Brown have created something very special here with the release of their latest song titled “As Eagles Fly In The Night”. Les has always wanted to collaborate with Brown instrumentally and Michael has dreamed of doing an all-instrumental album throughout his entire career. The…
The man of a million sounds and King of the Ztar produced a piece of work that is simply revolutionary, creative genius! The title of the record is ‘Baroque Rocks!” and it showcases Fradkin’s deep love for classical, Baroque-style music with 12 compositions that are pure as gold. Les pays homage to many of the…
Les Fradkin & Michael Brown are soaring high with their latest release titled “As Eagles Fly In The Night”. The duo performs this song as a complete instrumental with Pop/Rock/Classical elements hitting you all at once. The overall sound is quite appealing and the recording is very clean ‘n’ crisp. Both members have rich musical…
Dayton, Ohio can claim a new force to hit the music scene and its name is Able Danger. Able Danger is a new progressive rock band that had its first gig back in November of 2013. Less than a year in existence, Able Danger is already makin’ a lot of noise. The group has already…
As the former lead singer for Ruby Tigers who had a decent run followed by some commercial success, Darren Lawrence now steps into the spotlight as a solo artist. Darren’s latest single, “Need To Change”, is off of his debut solo EP titled ‘Enemies & Autumn Leaves’. I don’t know Darren personally, so not sure…
The clarity of this Stone Diamond is spot on with one jamtastic, brilliant cut! Stone Diamond is a rock band that has a lot of history together. Starting as a garage band some many years ago plus dealing with a breakup at some point in the past, Stone Diamond is moving forward with no regrets. …
I had the pleasure of reviewing Rick Shaffer’s second solo album titled ‘Hidden Charms’ (http://skopemag.com/2011/05/25/rick-shaffer-hidden-charms) back in 2011 for Skope and I knew then that Rick had a special quality about him. His latest release and now 5th solo effort, ‘Misadventure’, proves that Shaffer’s ‘Hidden Charms’ are revealed once and for all by way of…
Reinventing the wheel of sorts, Les Fradkin has done it again! Les recently won “Best Classical Recording” at the 2014 Indie Music Channel Awards for the single “Canon In D”! What makes this award even more impressive is the fact that the song was released five years ago as part of the ‘Baroque Rocks!’ album. …
The Music Industry Self Help Guide—Taking Your First Steps Towards Trampling Over The Obstacles In An Independent Market. Mike Repel, who is a musician and independent record label owner, has finally done it with his new book! By providing an easy-to-read blueprint for emerging artists, “The Music Industry Self Help Guide” will serve as a…
I’ve had the chance to hear Steve Ryan’s musical side but now I get a glimpse into the poetic world of Mr. Steve Ryan. As an accomplished singer/songwriter, musician, actor & author, Steve has tackled the field of rhyme & reason with his new book titled “Love Poems: Are You The One”. Exploring the vast…
Toxic sludge flowing through the airwaves does sound quite disgusting but ToxSyn is hoping to reach the masses with its infectious sound. Oozing with fist-pumping originality, ToxSyn is ready to make a move & make a statement. Dubbed as an Industrial Goth Rock band, ToxSyn also displays elements of metal & hard rock. One will…
The dance ‘n’ trance diva from Down Under is back with a hot, new EP titled ‘ReMixed’. The new release by eM features five remixes of older tracks recorded 4-5 years ago. This Australian singer/producer has created a fresh, new take on some of her older numbers by incorporating a hip ‘n’ hypnotic…
12 years running and 7 albums later, Blow Up Hollywood is back and better than ever with a brand new record titled ‘Blue Sky Blond’. Co-founder & co-producer Steve Messina is the heart & soul of Blow Up Hollywood as he also plays acoustic guitar and handles lead vocals on the 12-song set. …
It may not be the Fall, but the duo known as October is ready to Spring into action with their glowing, new release called ‘October Moon’. October is made up of Kevin Tofalo & Bill Chiklakis and together they have come up with 10 songs that are vocally & musically rich. The melodies…
Pushing boundaries by creating a style of sound & music that is like no other can best describe the band Sound Liberation and the new album ‘Days’. Gene Pritsker had a true vision back in 1996 to create a musical entity that would revolutionize the air waves through one liberating listening experience. Mission…
Get ready for the four-man group MoneyPenny as they tear through their brand new, 12-song set! MoneyPenny plays fast & steady and you can bet all of your money in the bank that this group will not slow down. MoneyPenny is hoping to share their wealth of music to large audiences everywhere! The…
The Crawdaddies are going to claw their way to the top by offering up one incredible groove! The catchy, Crawdaddy sound will head straight to your bones and make you shake, rattle & roll! Prepare yourself for a style of music that merges together elements of: Rock, Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Ska, Roots, Jazz…
Singer/Songwriter Tony DeSimone is back with his third release titled ‘All The Roads I Walk’. I had the pleasure of reviewing Tony’s debut album, ‘The Second Time Around’, back in 2011 where I knew then that this musician was well on his way (http://www.skopemag.com/2011/05/20/tony-desimone-the-second-time-around). On the new EP, DeSimone will not disappoint as…
If you’re in the mood for something a little different, then you’ll definitely want to check out ‘A Little Night Music’. Allen D is the artist and he is responsible for playing, mixing & recording all four tracks on his debut EP. Blending together electronic dance music and classic compositions from the Great…
The King of MIDI Guitars is back with a Beatles dance party explosion on ‘Ticket To A Remix Universe’! You will hear Beatles classics like you have never heard them before! And Les Fradkin is no stranger to The Beatles scene as he actually played the late, great George Harrison in the Broadway…
