996 search results for "Jimmy Rae"

What a wake up call I had this morning when I listened to Downslave’s Cost of Freedom on my laptop.   A little after 8 AM and still half asleep, I was in for a loud awakening.   What I heard coming through my headphones definitely jolted my system and at this point I was…

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It’s not everyday that you hear an album where one song is as good as the next.   It’s also not everyday that you hear a band that has three lead singers & three songwriters along with each of them being multi-instrumentalists.   Actually, let’s be honest; this is extremely rare in today’s music world.…

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CircleDown’s new project is a 4-track teaser leading up to the much anticipated release of their first full-length album Mobius.   CircleDown is made up of: founders Drew “Diode” Madore on vocals, DJ & synth and Kevin “Cansh” Cansian on bass.   Rounding out the bunch is Eric “Reebus” Wisely on drums and Dean Romanelli…

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Get ready as Catherine Duc brings to life her new work Visions and Dreams.   The music here is musically bright and full of sun shine.   Prepare yourself as Duc takes you on a relaxing journey that will satisfy your mind, body & soul.     The beauty of this record is that Catherine…

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Nathan Sexton is a special kind of artist when it comes to songwriting and performing.   Sexton puts everything he has into each song as he hopes to connect with the audience on a highly personal level.   Nathan searches high and low on Grave as he digs deep to find out what we’re all…

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There is a storm coming and his name is Duke Adkisson.   Adkisson is the lead singer and guitarist as well being the man behind all of the music & lyrics on the new record.   But don’t be mistaken as this is not a one-man show; Stormking comes complete with a load of great…

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Two words: HELL YEAH!!!!!!   From beginning to end, this new record by Sacred 13 will draw you in and grab your attention.   There should be absolutely no regrets for Sacred 13 as they give you an album worthy of greatness & success.   Jagged Regrets gets ultimate respect from me, as a music…

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Right away from the cover art, you are seeing a tropical setting complete with palm trees, water and rocks.   On the back cover, you get a serene visual by way of the sun glaring down on the calm ocean waters.   And here’s the kicker; Rumbletone is actually from the Hawaiian island of Kauai.…

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Singer/Songwriters are a dime a dozen, but Maria Jordan proves that she is THE needle in the haystack.   Her new album Landslide proves that Jordan is a genuine-to-the-core artist with definite star quality.   You get real substance here with no filler and the new record will show you why Maria is a mainstay…

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Just picture yourself sitting under the clouds daydreaming as you try to make out figures & shapes from each and every passing cloud.   That is exactly the feeling you will get after experiencing Gayle Cloud’s Many Waters.   Gayle has created a world full of peace, love & tranquility on this new album.  …

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Sab The Artist, not to be confused with Saab the car but definitely comparable in terms of quality, precision and high performance, is making his move.   Sab The Artist, originally from Minnesota but now based in Vegas, attempts to spread love through his music.   Sab gives off a positive energy that is absolutely…

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This rock trio out of Denver is alive & well with their self-titled debut EP Alive In Stereo.   The band is made up of: frontman/guitarist Chris Evans, Toby Crisp on drums and Alex Browers on bass.   These three members bring such an incredible amount of energy to the table that will impact listeners…

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Not your ordinary, every day bird calls here as Chiara Angelicola proves to you that The Animals Know best.   The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter gives you a six-track EP full of fine musicianship & artistry.   The Animals Know has some wonderful moments that will keep your mind engaged throughout the whole set.   Originally from…

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**Parental Advisory–Explicit Lyrics & Adult Content** I thought it would only be fair to express this review the way that it should be expressed; without censorship.   I owe it to Bank, the fans and Skope readers to not deviate away from the language that is heavily associated with this album.   I also owe…

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I had the opportunity to review Feldiken’s last album for Skope titled Small Songs About Us. He made a record for “EVERYONE” as I stated then and this still stands true for the new album Common Splendor. Feldiken’s love for people in general is quite evident here as he plays the role of humanitarian extremely…

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This singer/songwriter from South Florida wants to prove to you that the power of faith can go a long way.   Jita has one mission and that is to pump nothing but positivity into today’s society, which is much needed.   She has one message and that is simply this: In the end, everything will…

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Thee Nosebleeds and their exhilarating debut album definitely get the Jimmy Rae WOW factor here.   Hard to imagine that this BIG & LOUD sound comes from just three guys out of Philly.   The three members in this group include: Kermit Hell Lyman on lead vocals & guitar, Rev. Kevin J. Cooper on bass…

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I have to say that Ric Zweig is not Running Out Of Time by any means.   Quite the contrary actually; this singer/songwriter/classic rock musician is just getting warmed up.   With the release of this new record, the music world has a lot to get excited about. Zweig spent 20 years in the field…

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I had the pleasure of reviewing Anna Madorsky’s last album Incantation.   The previous record was more of a story-telling narrative with a full range of characters and the whole nine yards.   I even went so far as to call Incantation “Modern Age Narrative Pop”.   Completely switching directions now, Madorsky has created a…

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When you hear the title of this band Blow Up Hollywood, one might think for a second that this is a fast, punchy & violent rock, punk or metal band.   BUH actually is none of the above and they are not blowing up anything literally but figuratively Blow Up Hollywood is making a statement.…

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Kristina Westin is giving you a taste of what her upcoming album What A Night will sound like.   On this five-track promo EP, you are getting just enough flavor to know that the new album will be special.   What a day that will be when What A Night is officially released and after…

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Get ready for Alan Chesnutt’s second release, The Space Race, which is a mix of indie rock, alternative & electronica.   The Alabama-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist that calls himself Me, Three comes back strong with this solo project.   That means Me, Three is the wizard behind all the music on this record, so in this case…

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The expression I swear to God comes to mind because David Altenor is doing just that in every sense of the word.   This four-track demo is a true testament to Altenor’s strong faith to make music for the lord.   But don’t assume that this is your typical Christian or Gospel record because if…

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Don Puglisi’s new album may be called Goodbye New York but you can rest assure that this singer/songwriter is not leaving the Big Apple any time soon.   Puglisi’s playing days go back to the late 80s/early 90s when he was playing guitar at alt-rock and punk clubs all over Detroit.   Since making the…

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Are you ready for a big spoonful of rock/blues/soul mixed together in a bowl of well-polished music?   I hope so because that is exactly what you are getting with Greg Walsh’s new record, A Busy Street.   Besides the core sound of rock, soul & blues heard here, I also picked up on elements…

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With a band name like Mikingmihrab, you already know right out of the gates that this group and this album will be very different.   How different though is the real question; well that will be up for you to decide?   I would call this new record adrenaline-rushed insanity on wax that is ridiculously…

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Don’t foget these three letters RIA because they will absolutely stick in your head after experiencing this debut album.   The Miami sensation born in Columbia calls herself Ria and fittingly enough she named the record the same.   The audience is receiving a large dose of nothing but Ria here and the talented singer/songwriter…

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Rise On Belief (ROB) is ready to take the music world by storm with his hot debut album.   This NYC artist mixes it up with some classic rock and hard rock grooves that will get you pumped up from start to finish.   You will also hear elements of soul & funk that comes…

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Lithium Seven prove that the musical bond cannot be broken on their new album, Something Else Is Waiting.   The chemistry is strong here as all four members mix together to make up one big compound that is Li 7.   The band’s magic formula is further enhanced by their eclectic style that includes: pop,…

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Seattle-based singer/songwriter Brian Lee transforms into a finely-tuned musician on Moth.   Lee is ready to bust out of his shell to bring you a 10-song set full of personal emotions & feelings.   The artist expresses good times & bad times through the eyes and life of Brian Lee.   The balance between happy…

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I had the pleasure of reviewing Steven Bryan’s Let Me Stay EP last year for Skope and I was so glad I had the opportunity to do so.   Through that four-track set, I was introduced to a REAL musician who showed huge potential as an emerging artist.   Bryan definitely didn’t disappoint or let…

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Are you ready for some good, old-fashioned Blood N’ Guts brought to you by Greg Brown?   The Boston-based singer/songwriter/guitarist lays it all out on the table for you with nothing left to hide.   Ol’ Blood N’ Guts is actually named after World War II U.S. General George S. Patton’s nickname and the title…

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Are you ready for not one…not two…not three but four lead singers and a drummer/percussionist?   If so, that is exactly what you’re getting from NJ-based Elevator Art and their debut album.   The fact that this band is breaking the mold by including four lead vocalists is irrelevant here because Elevator Art offers so…

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