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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 8, 2018 @ NOON EST

by Skope • June 8, 2018

UK Singer-Songwriter Becky Hill Releases “Sunrise In The East” Today UK singer-songwriter Becky Hill releases “Sunrise In The East” today via Interscope Records. With its elastic beats and warm, summery synths, “Sunrise In The East” was co-written by Hill with Maverick Sabre and Lost Boy and produced by ADP. It captures a new relationship, when…

by Skope • June 8, 2018

Mark Rogers delivers a heartfelt slice of Americana with “Qualifiers”. Done with the utmost of care, Mark Rogers proves to be an exceptional storyteller. Fitting into the singer-songwriter tradition with such ease, the whole of the collection has a laid-back, mellowed atmosphere. Jazz, folk, country, rock, all with a unique western twang merge together into…

by Skope • June 7, 2018

London-based transatlantic trio Radiant Children view classic soul and hip-hop through a retro-futurist lens. Founded in the winter of 2016, Radiant Children are Tyler (AKA producer Lophiile), multi-instrumentalist Marco and vocalist Fabienne. Finding themselves disenchanted with the LA session circuit and major label projects gone awry, the band was formed as a remedy to formulaic…

by Skope • June 6, 2018

Breakout crossover sensation Trevor Drury is leaving his mark on the alternative rock music stratosphere with powerful vocals and fresh lyrics that pack an emotional punch. His unique blend of indie rock, jazz, blues, and R&B elements with traditional pop makes for an original sound that leaves listeners clamoring for more. Well-crafted, fully realized songs…

by Skope • June 6, 2018

It’s time for a summer road trip. Roll down the windows, let the wind blow through your hair and cruise to the song that may very well become your warm weather anthem. “Be On Time” is an easy flowing tune cut from the album “Open Jam” by Minneapolis rock band, Brother Jon Band. The opening…

by Skope • June 5, 2018

Andy Michaels is not your run-of-the-mill artist he has captured the nuances of various genres and created a recipe of fun music. He has been compared to such legends like Peter Gabriel and Coldplay. Even though he is flattered by the comparison he strongly believes that music is always evolving and never good to be…

by Admin • June 5, 2018

GLOSSE ‘We Got Heat’ – New Music ‘We Got Heat’ marks the debut release of electropop troupe GLOSSE. A provocative, brooding track about commitment and fidelity, ‘We Got Heat’ evokes a sense of danger and disobedience from the offset. The song presents itself as a showdown and is a twisted, wry look at the idea…

by Skope • June 4, 2018

All up and down the west coast, there are some wonderful sights to see. From Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, California, and many others, there are just so many wonderful cities, attractions, and places that warm hearts up! And with a truly hot spring already making its presence known, it wouldn’t…

by Skope • June 3, 2018

WEST OAKLAND HIP HOP ARTIST J. STALIN DROPS TEARS OF JOY 2 Always repping for his West Oakland neighborhood, J. Stalin is known for his slick sense of street lyricism over slap-heavy beats – and that is exactly what he delivers on his new album Tears Of Joy 2. Wild Moccasins share long-distance ode “Longtime…

by Skope • June 3, 2018

Rev Peter Unger crafts a soothing, reassuring realm with the tender “Lives on the Line, Songs for Our Troubled Times”. Arrangements have a gentle disposition to them and Rev Peter Unger ensures everything feels carefully balanced. By far the true soul comes from the carefully thought out lyricism that weaves its way over the course…

by Skope • June 3, 2018

Ann Paul taps into the joy of the singer-songwriter tradition with the 70s-influenced style of “Stay”. Wild and wonderful, the way she lets her arrangements unfold gives them a sense of poetry. From the glistening keyboards to the thoughtful acoustic guitars, everything has a unique careful balance to it. By far the true soulfulness comes…

by Skope • June 3, 2018

At first listen to Annie Fitzgerald’s You & Me & the Sun, the first question that comes to mind is,’10,000 Maniacs, where have you been all these years?’ This is because Fitzgerald has a bit of Natalie Merchant in the way she sings these ten songs. Or maybe it’s because album opener, “Be Like a…

by Skope • June 2, 2018

Austin’s Golden Dawn Arkestra releases new album & shares new music video Forever promoting belief in the transcendence of time and space, Golden Dawn Arkestra continues to experiment with a myriad of musical styles & genres, all the while remaining true to their expansive cinematic sound. RAL (formerly of Dubsidia) Releases New EP, ‘Simple Things,’…

by Skope • June 1, 2018

LIZ VICE RELEASES NEW ALBUM SAVE ME OUT TODAY Soulful songstress Liz Vice is excited to announce the release of her sophomore album Save Me out everywhere today. Team Picture | Share full ‘Recital’ mini-album Leeds-based six-piece, Team Picture have today released their debut mini-album, ‘Recital’ out via Big Dumb Music. Produced by Matt Peel…

by Skope • May 31, 2018

Noise-pop / alt-rock band The Voms release video for “Left Right” Man’s best friend… or is he? The Voms new music video for “Left Right” takes a comical perspective of urgent cravings and crude problem-solving, as an adorable canine takes a turn for the dark side, plotting revenge against his owner. Premiered on Alt Dialogue,…

by Skope • May 31, 2018

Good Charlotte Release New Music Video For “Actual Pain” Generation Rx represents both a new chapter and full circle moment for the group-brothers Joel [vocals] and Benji Madden [guitar, vocals], Billy Martin [guitar], Paul Thomas [bass], and Dean Butterworth [drums]. Powered by punk spirit, rock songcraft, and cinematic ambition, they retain the signature vitality and…

by Skope • May 31, 2018

In an age where fake news and superficial facades run rampant through media circuits, authenticity is a valuable resource. Wielding an all-organic force-of-nature voice, an effortless knack for songwriting, and crystal clear honesty, Natalise + The Sunset Run are a diamond in the rough of emerging cultural icons. The wonderfully crafted, fully realized new music…

by Skope • May 31, 2018

Forget the new school country, that’s more pop than country. “Falling Star” is old school, classic country. If “Falling Star” doesn’t get you tapping your foot, nothing will. The lyrics are well written and tell a story. Almost at the end of the song, you get a delightful guitar solo. The chorus of the song…

by Skope • May 30, 2018

After a virtual silence of nearly 20 years, influential indie singer/songwriter Lida Husik will release her tenth solo album on Friday, June 8th – a date many assumed would never arrive. Entitled motheroceanmorning, the highly personal collection of original songs is stripped down and acoustic in nature, a notable departure from Husik’s previous journeys into…

by Skope • May 29, 2018

Chris Pietrangelo may be a singer-songwriter from Memphis, TN, but his single “Hard to be Sad in Nashville” is, as its title spells out, all Nashville. In short, this is a regional-centric breakup song. Pietrangelo sure sounds the part of a brokenhearted country singer while singing “Hard to be Sad in Nashville,” but his career…

by Skope • May 26, 2018

New Jersey based alternative rock band JUST 6 HOURS has released the official lyric video for their single, “One Way Doors,” off of their sophomore EP, Sober, which is out NOW via Moto Records. “‘One Way Doors’ is a song about drug use and not being able to become sober, like going through a door…

by Skope • May 25, 2018

single: DONALD DUMBE, “MOLESTORS” New York-bred social commentator Donald Dumbe presents his new single “Molestors”. Performed over the instrumental of Migos’ “Stir Fry” track, “Molestors” is written by evOLVE for Donald’s publishing imprint LOOTYTune$, one of Donald’s several ventures currently in incubation alongside licensing company Chalay and fashion label A2C. Jill Barber Premieres “Mercy” Video…

by Skope • May 25, 2018

Johnny Douglas goes for a tremendous tenderness with the hushed awe of “Leave The Light On”. Emotive vocals flow throughout. Nicely serving as the backbone of the whole piece, the way everything else stems from these expressive lyrics feels masterful. Going for a rustic form of Americana, Inches From Sin’s symphonic “Laid My Heart Out”…

by Skope • May 24, 2018

Goon sign to Partisan Records Rising Los Angeles scuzz-rock 4-piece Goon are excited to officially announce their signing to Partisan Records. Ahead of their debut album out next year, the band’s first two EPs ‘Dusk of Punk’ and ‘Happy Omen’ – put out independently in 2016 and 2017, respectively – will be released physically for…

by Skope • May 23, 2018

Dead Ceremony digitise despondence on aurally organic ‘All This Noise’ Dead Ceremony is a four-piece from Tunbridge Wells Kent, made up of Christopher Stewart, David Trevillion, Neil Allen and Harry Pearce. Originally the solo-project of lead-singer and songwriter, Christopher, Dead Ceremony became an outfit and have cut their teeth releasing a steady run of acclaimed…

by Skope • May 23, 2018

The cover of Firebug’s new album is a cool-blue image of a gnarled tree with the singer’s face hovering above. It made me want to compare it to U2’s Joshua Tree album cover, which led to the eventual amusing discovery that Firebug is currently based in Joshua Tree, CA. Though quite a ways away from…

by Skope • May 23, 2018

Prodigiously gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist Joel Hernandez is just 20, but the pop-rock wunderkind has already absorbed a lifetime of music. Growing up in El Campo, Texas, he soaked up the region’s diverse soundscapes. Through his multi-generational musician family, he learned how to be a thoughtful and emotive songwriter. Joel’s debut is rife with…

by Skope • May 22, 2018

“Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band” Feature Documentary Available Exclusively on Apple Music Horses: Patti Smith and her band documents one of the last concerts of Smith’s seminal album Horses performed in full in sequence at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Horses: Patti Smith and her band includes intimate backstage footage and features Smith…

by Skope • May 22, 2018

For a lot of mainstream critics, the problem with folk music today is that most of the quirky, simple attributes that made up the foundation of the genre seem to have given way to digitalized vanity, feigned passion for social issues and conceited attitudes within the scenes that once championed a now-fading sense of artistic ethics. https://www.cathyhutch.com/bio/…

by Skope • May 22, 2018

CHARLIE PUTH’S VOICENOTES SCORES TOP 5 DEBUT ON THE BILLBOARD 200 Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has scored the highest chart debut of his career to date with his Gold-certified, critically acclaimed sophomore album Voicenotes entering the Billboard 200 at #4 and the Top Albums chart at #2. Voicenotes is highlighted by a trio of…

by Skope • May 22, 2018

I always have to keep in mind not to judge a book by its cover because at first glance I’m seeing a boy in a strange mask pointing aimlessly at nothing. So, right away I’m not sure what to think but as I move past the imagery and into the music I’m suddenly revived. Considering…

by Skope • May 22, 2018

“To Hell With You”, the bluntly titled new single from The Krew’s fourth album release Smoke Rising, kicks off what’s sure to be a rewarding time in the band’s history with every bit of the muscular, gritty rambunctiousness listeners should expect from this band. Dubbed by many as “the best Southern Rockers from the North”,…

by Skope • May 21, 2018

A truly lovely undertaking, Belle of the Fall’s expressive impressionist “Rise Up” feels truly inspiring. Done with such care, Belle of the Fall draws from dream pop, twee pop, and folk, among others. Myriad genres are brought together throughout the entirety of the album adding to its all-consuming spirit. By far the true heart and…

by Skope • May 19, 2018

Danya Vodovoz shares his newest soulful single “F to K” Danya Vodovoz’s latest single, “F to K”, features the suave vocal melodies from Miami-born, German-based singer Dennis LeGree. “F to K” is a slight detour from Danya’s usual electronic sonic landscape: this warmer, modern-bluesy offering showcases his own diverse taste. NICK GRANT’S NEW MIXTAPE DREAMIN’…

by Skope • May 18, 2018

SURMISER: No Echo Premieres “ESF” By Upstate New York Punk/Grunge Trio “‘ESF’, or Expensive Swedish Furnishings, is a song about being so fucking bored that you go crosseyed and into a hallucination daydream,” offers SURMISER guitarist/vocalist Jay Andersen of the new single. “The being ‘stuck in the couch again’ part is a call to the…

by Skope • May 16, 2018

Lyric video premiere: LOSTAIR “Where the Angels Die” Thrash metal band Lostair has released the brand new lyric video for the song Where the Angels Die, the song taken from the last album Ad Jubilaeum released in october 2017 via Revalve Records. Ricardo Bacelars beautifully smooth cover of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s ‘Somewhere In The Hills’…

by Skope • May 15, 2018

Gentlemen and Scholars are another bright star, shining the sky of rock and roll genre of music. After the enormous success of ” The Record, The Keepsake, And The Thief”, ”The Fault”, ”Bad Apples”, in 2017, they have launched another rich music album, ”Revelry”. ”Revelry” starts out with the electrifying Blues riff, but one single…

by Skope • May 14, 2018

Tim Atwood Previews New Song “Mom” for Mother’s Day Tim Atwood has played behind some of the greatest country music performers of all time. For 38 years he played in the staff band at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, performing alongside everyone from Garth Brooks to Carrie Underwood to Jeannie Seely. Over those years Atwood…

by Skope • May 13, 2018

Sung straight from the heart and from personal experience, Cat Dail proves to be a deft storyteller with the insightful “Fight for Love EP”. Blues, soul, with a little bit of funk, the way the songs evolve gives them a gorgeous temperament. Perfectly balanced, the whole collection has a classic cool to it. By far…

by Skope • May 13, 2018

Jeffrey Dallet goes for a rustic sort of timeless folk with the passionate “Abnormal Oddities EP”. Tenderness flows through these songs recalling Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s earnest vocal delivery. Done with the utmost of care these tracks are imbued with such life and vigor. Stylistically Jeffrey Dallet incorporates a wide variety of approaches into the mix,…