The god-fearing man known as Billy Ray Deiz is back with his famous ‘Joy’ and now ‘Song of Joy’ project revisited. I had the pleasure of reviewing Billy’s ‘Joy’ EP back in July of 2012 (http://www.skopemag.com/2012/07/26/billy-ray-deiz-joy) and now his “Musical Pageant” is nearly complete! “Gimme Cracked Corn”, “Gimme Cracked Corn (Instrumental Reprise)” and…
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Jimmy Marin, Something True
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Having once fronted a band called Liquid Phoenix, Aussie singer-songwriter Jimmy Marin now fronts himself. Something True is his debut album; written, recorded, and produced on his own, it covers five years’ worth of compositions. Track 1, “Fly Away,” has a sprightly intro. The speaker expresses a desire to “fly away,” and seems…
HOT ROCK FROM A COLD LAND: MN NATIVE & RADIO DRIVE PURVEYOR KEVIN GULLICKSON
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Whether he’s climbing Top 40 Charts in Calgary or serenading a St. Paul soup kitchen, Radio Drive mastermind Kevin Gullickson — a one-man band since 2009 — brings optimism and energy to his alt-pop endeavors.
Oxford Train, Mister Oxford Train
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This Oxford Train from Rochester, NY has so many tricks under their sleeves it’s not even funny! What do I mean by this you ask; well I’ll tell you! This band incorporates so many different styles & genres within their music that there is no way you could categorize them. Everything from Pop, Jazz &…
DO YOU WANT TO PLAY “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE”?!
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OurStage.com, the innovative online social platform for discovering music, announces a new program geared to give emerging musicians the chance to advance their career on a national scale with a performance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. Kicking off this September, musicians across the US will compete in a monthly competition via OurStage.com to win the…
Billy K Band, Outrun The Rain
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After stints in two prior bands, Billy K has surrounded himself with the right likeminded musicians to bring his anecdotal, prototype Country to fans. True in the vein of contemporary Nashville, the band has released Outrun The Rain–11-tracks of archetypical honky stomp tunes laced with the occasional down tempo Country ballad. [youtube 1ZrRMZLPedE] The album…
IMAGINE DRAGONS GEAR UP FOR RELEASE OF DEBUT
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With their current single “It’s Time” continuing to build at multiple radio formats, Las Vegas’ Imagine Dragons are gearing up for the September 4th release of their debut full-length album NIGHT VISIONS on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records. The band, which has been nominated for a 2012 MTV Video Music Award for “Best Rock Video,” has appeared on…
Billy Ray Deiz, Joy
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Billy Ray Deiz has been around music his whole life to where he even enjoyed success with one of the hottest bands in L.A. back in the 60s called The Seven Souls. That group included the late Bob Welch who later went on to play with the legendary Fleetwood Mac and The Seven Souls…
GET ON THE LOONEY TRAIN FOR SOME FUN ENTERTAINMENT
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Looney Train is a group that performs around the Chicago area. They have opened for many headliners including The Buckinghams, Jimmy Jaimeson of Survivor, the late Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Mark Farner, and The Temptations. They released their first CD in 2010 and now are working on a second. This band is…
Mat Brandon, I Would Run
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I like to think that I know talent when I hear it and I have to say that Mat Brandon has got that “IT” factor. Music has been running through Mat’s blood since he was a kid where he started on classical and jazz piano at the very young age of five. Mat…
FOREIGNER LIVE AT HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO
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What better way to kick off the summer and Memorial Day weekend than with the timeless rock band Foreigner! On Saturday, May 26 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana kicked off their second season with Summer Music Track II. I couldn’t have asked for a better act than the “Cold…
eM, DHF, Heath Karau Mix
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The first time I heard eM was when I reviewed just two tracks off of her second full-length album ‘DHF’ last year for Skope (http://skopemag.com/2011/10/20/em-dhf-teaser). Now, I get to hear eight songs in full all mixed by Chicago native, Heath Karau. The DJ mix breathes new life into ‘DHF’ and into the progressive…
Ash Gray And The Girls, Born In The Summer
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Ash Gray and The Girls are back with their famous oldies sounds on the new album ‘Born In The Summer’. Just as this group brought the 60s to life on their first EP ‘This Could Be A Wild Night’ (http://skopemag.com/2010/02/12/ash-gray-and-the-girls-this-could-be-a-wild-night), they take a trip through time once again. Many people might think that…
Rat Wakes Red, Acres
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Harmony, harmony, harmony and musicianship at its finest is what you will get from Rat Wakes Red and their new release titled ‘Acres’. Just from the name of the band alone, I am already very intrigued and I so badly want to get to the bottom of this Rat Wakes Red. Their story…
MAT KEARNEY TOUR WITH TRAIN + NEW VIDEO
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Mat Kearney continues his nonstop touring in support of his latest album Young Love with a new tour supporting pop-rock kings Train, kicking off July 26th in Charlotte, NC. Mat recently performed his new hit single “Ships in the Night” on both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The…
Radio Drive, This Is Our Time
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Radio Drive is one person by the name of Kevin Gullickson who is giving you a full dose of life in all its glory. Radio Drive has put out a new album every year since 2009 and ‘This Is Our Time’ is the fourth installment. Gullickson is in good company once again with…
JAMAICA CELEBRATES ITS LEGENDARY MUSIC
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Fifty years of Jamaica’s independence also marks over 50 years of legendary Jamaican music. To commemorate the famous artists and genres that hail from the island, there are a number of heart-thumping music events and festivals this year. Throughout 2012, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the music of Jamaica during a series of…
THE SWORD SIGN NEW WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH RAZOR & TIE
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The Sword has signed a new, multi-album worldwide deal with New York City based label, Razor & Tie. After releasing three critically acclaimed albums on Kemado Records, the Austin TX based quartet featuring guitarist/vocalist J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and new drummer Santiago “Jimmy” Vela III will commence recording their fourth…
RUSTED ROOT CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY ON SPRING 2012 TOUR
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The quintessential live band, Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. Formed in the early 90’s by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. To date they have released 7 albums and sold over 3 million records worldwide. After debuting in 1992 with the…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, NOVEMBER 2011
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Brite Futures, Dark Past (Turnout Records) Jeez man, the way this album was described, I was expecting something that wasn’t completely mediocre — “Abba pop with chainsaws,” I think it was. Instead, we get the remains of Seattle band Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head worrying away at the too-optimistic sounds of Los Campesinos and all…
the june rise, …of raging waters
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Prepare yourself for all-over-the-map instrumentals that will captivate your senses. The project is called ‘…of raging waters’ and the june rise is one artist with a true vision. Guitarist/composer Mark Yodice is the man behind the mask and he has been making & arranging music since his early teen years. What the…
Frank, Here Together
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I give you Frank and no it’s not the name of a person or a hot dog but actually the name of a rock ‘n’ roll band out of Brooklyn. The meaning behind the title Frank is actually the literal definition which happens to be honest & blunt. True and to the point…
J.J. CROWNE DISHES OUT PLENTY TO J RAE
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Get ready to be intrigued by the man who calls himself J.J. Crowne aka The Eclectic One or “Musical Chameleon”. This one-man show from South Florida is ready to take the bull by the horns with his debut album ‘Songs Of Innocence And Experience’. From talk of his major contributions to the music…
J RAE REVEALS CUTTING EDGE
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If you haven’t heard of the group Cutting Edge yet then you need to open up your eyes & ears and listen up close! The band has an incredibly eclectic style that has been catching on real quick! Cutting Edge is the first Indie act to have two hit singles, “Without You” &…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th, 2011
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AMY WINEHOUSE LAID TO REST Friends and family gathered in London on Tuesday morning to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at a private funeral at the Edgwarebury Cemetery in London. Winehouse was found dead in her apartment on Saturday at the age of 27. According to the Associated Press, friends such as Kelly…
OPEN UP YOUR EYE’Z & EARS TO A WHOLE NEW BRAND OF POP
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If you haven’t heard of Eye’z yet then get ready because “Oh-oh, here she comes”! But don’t worry boys, she won’t chew you up and she’s not a “Maneater”. This pop artist hails from Oakland and she’s taking the Bay Area by storm! Eye’z recently had an interview with Indiana BTV talking about her recent…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, JULY 11th, 2011
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SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE DEBUT AT NUMBER FOUR! Selena Gomez & The Scene’s third album, When The Sun Goes Down, debuted at number four on the Billboard album chart last week, selling over 78-thousand copies. It marks the best opening sales week in her young career. Gomez & The Scene will kick…
REO ROCKS OUT AT HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO
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Summer 2011 is here and REO Speedwagon is “Back On The Road Again” for more! I couldn’t have asked for a better band to kick off the season. On Saturday, June 11 REO Speedwagon played to a nearly sold out crowd at the Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana.
SHAKIRA HEADING TO ISRAEL
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International recording artist, global education advocate and Barefoot Foundation Founder Shakira is coming to Israel to participate in the Israeli Presidential Conference “Facing Tomorrow 2011”. The Israeli Presidential Conference will open June 21 for three days, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. More than 3500 participants from across the world will participate, including leaders and…
JIMBO MATHUS, CONFEDERATE BUDDHA
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Best known for his efforts in the blues/swing band the Squirrel Nut Zippers and working with Buddy Guy, Jimbo has taken his roots on the road with a new band, The Tri-State Coalition, while composing a discs worth of tunes. Jimbo’s take on the blues is hard to describe. The late legendary producer…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 16th, 2011
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JUSTIN BIEBER GETS PHISHY Justin Bieber performed an acoustic show last Saturday night. During the concert, he played the intro riff from the song “The Divided Sky” from Phish’s first album, Junta, which was released back in 1989 — five years before Biebs was born. Bieber’s musical director, Dan Kanter, is a big…
Revel 9, The Razorblade Diaries
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Formerly known as Gee Davey, Revel 9 is locked, loaded and ready to give you ‘The Razorblade Diaries’. This is the band’s debut EP under the name Revel 9 and they are excited to get these songs out to the masses. The group hails from Long Island, NY and is made up of:…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 2011
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EXCLUSIVE: GAGA TALKS ABOUT BEING BULLIED IN NEW MTV DOCUMENTARY In honor of her new album, Born This Way, which is out on Monday, MTV is airing a special one-hour documentary about Lady Gaga’s rise to stardom. Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside premieres on Thursday, May 26th and gives an intimate look at the…
Morgan Bracy, End of Cinderella
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I don’t usually say this but I really do feel like a star is born after hearing Morgan Bracy’s new release. I never had a chance to hear her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Dirty Laundry’ but I can now say that ‘End of Cinderella’ is a brilliant piece of work. Everything about this album…
James Sera, Reality of the Fantasy
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First and foremost I have to say that James Sera is a highly skilled guitar player after hearing ‘Reality of the Fantasy’. Now that I got that out of the way let’s find out more about this debut album. The new record features James playing solo on the acoustic guitar with nothing more…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 11th, 2011
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GAGA WANTS TO GO ON MODERN FAMILY? Could we be seeing Lady Gaga make a guest appearance on Modern Family? Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson revealed on Live with Regis & Kelly that Gaga has actually “reached out” to the show about guest starring, but that it would be hard to work her into an…
Jay Aura, iParty
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Jay Aura is ready to get the party started with his new EP ‘iParty’. The four-track recording has a dance club atmosphere for a reason and that is because Jay had all the strobes, lasers, girls and drinks in place. Jay Aura didn’t just sing about being in the clubs but actually lived…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9th, 2011
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AVRIL FINALLY DROPS HER FOURTH ALBUM! Avril Lavigne has released her fourth album, Goodbye Lullaby. It marks the first new record in over four years for the Canadian singer, who has a bunch of TV appearances coming in the next few weeks including The View this morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2011
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KANYE’S NEW VIDEO CAUSES SEIZURES? According to AllHipHop.com, Kanye West’s new video, “All of the Lights,” could be a hazard to your health. A U-K based company called Epilepsy Action sent the visual to be tested at Cambridge Research Systems, which concluded that the video could trigger seizures “in some people with photosensitive epilepsy.” Before…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 2011
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EXCLUSIVE AUDIO FROM THE GRAMMY FORUM! HEY STATIONS! MTV, VH1 and CMT radio are at the GRAMMY radio forum in Los Angeles. We’ve gotten great sound from nominees, presenters, celebrities, and much, much more and put it on our website for you. To access all of this exclusive audio, head to MTVRadioPreps.com (CHANGE PER…
