The Dustbowl Revival’s self-titled album coming on Signature Sounds Over the past few years, the Dustbowl Revival has been making a name for itself with a vibrant mix of vintage Americana sounds. Critics have proclaimed that this eclectic eight-piece “would have sounded utterly at home within the hallowed confines of Preservation Hall in New Orleans’…
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SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 1, 2017
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Muskets – ’17 Years’ Muskets found their birth in Brighton, UK where they quickly engaged in the city’s always-growing music scene. Here, they connected with like-minded peers who held a shared DIY ethos and influence of grunge, punk and emo sounds, such as Broadbay, The New Tusk and Water Canvas. With these names the band…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 28, 2017
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The War On Peace Premiere New Video, “Fear Of Loss” via PASTE The War on Peace is a Chicago-based three piece that fuses pop, electronic, and dance elements into a vibrant, pulsing sonic landscape. Since the band’s inception, the focus has been on bringing a consistent stream of digital sounds to the airwaves. With two…
Pat Simmons Jr. – ‘This Mountain’
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Pat Simmons Jr. just released his debut solo CD entitled “This Mountain” in January 2017. Pat Simmons Jr. is the son of legendary guitarist and Doobie Brothers founder Pat Simmons. For the record – I am going to write this review like I have no prior knowledge of this fact. The CD gently lifts off…
Amilia K. Spicer – ‘Wow and Flutter’
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The latest full length from Amilia K. Spicer, Wow and Flutter will likely mark her discography as one of the most substantial achievements in an already impressive career. Spicer has wisely chosen a number of top flight production and musical talents to help make the album’s dozen songs glow with as much quality as possible.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 27, 2017
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LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE EARNS ITS SECOND WEBBY AWARD Born on the Internet in 2007 as a “light bulb moment” for creator Daryl Hall, Live from Daryl’s House has earned its second Webby in the Music (Channels and Networks) category as the People’s Voice Winner out of more than 13,000 entries from 70 countries and…
Death Saddle Syndicate – ‘You Whisper Loud’
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With a clear nod to 70s arena rock, Death Saddle Syndicate create a sound that embodies what rock should be with “You Whisper Loud”. Deserving to be blasted as loudly as possible, the song drives forward with great purpose. Bluesy with a powerful physicality to it, the song feels alive. Everything works in perfect unison…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 26, 2017
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Upcoming Re-Imagining of Calvin Harris’ “Slide” Rather than pursue the monotonous chip-chopping or basic percussive additions of many remixes, Shoffy breathes new life into the track with original additions — including a blues guitar, Wurlitzer, and his own vocals. While technically a remix, there’s a ton of original appeal here. THOUGHTS OF IONESCO: Long-Defunct Detroit-Based…
TJ Stafford “Crazy”
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TJ Stafford gets sinister with his dark debut single, “Crazy.” A Los Angeles-based songwriter, Stafford performed in various bands before finally stepping out on his own, saying “being a musician for most of my life, not making an album that was just me, with the exact words I wanted to say, and the exact sounds…
Rugby Road – ‘Rugby Road III’
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Rugby Road neatly embody a laid-back indie rock vibe alongside a slightly bluesy sound with “Rugby Road III”. With a strong emotional core, the vocals have a soulful tender quality to them. Over the course of the collection Rugby Road show off their impressive storytelling, letting every song represent yet another snapshot of a life…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 24, 2017
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JESUS PIECE PREMIERE “DENY REALITY” Jesus Piece and Malice At The Palace are teaming up with Bridge Nine to release a new split EP on May 19th. Jesus Piece kick the split off with 2 brutally heavy and discordant metallic hardcore anthems. Malice At The Palace, fresh off an LP released by Six Feet Under,…
LA Littlebear Band – ‘On the Way To The Forum’
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The band name is a bit of a misnomer. LA Littlebear Band is the result of one man’s efforts, Leo Auciello, and the resulting sixteen song opus never tries listener’s patience despite its sprawling reach. Auciello hails from the Sydney, Australia area and this 2016 album shows him to be a musician and songwriter of…
Tipsy in Chelsea – “Gaslighter”
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High thoughtful, articulate lyricism adorns Tipsy in Chelsea’s compelling “Gaslighter”. Tapping into a light jazz-inflected singer-songwriter style, the songs drift by with an airy aura. Instrumentally diverse, Tipsy in Chelsea incorporates such a wide array of approaches throughout the collection, from an almost bossa-nova style to a full-on classic rock sound. By letting this diversity…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 19, 2017
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SUPAWAVE OSBOURNE, “BLVCKED OWT” Brooklyn, New York emcee SupaWave Osbourne presents the music video for “Blvcked Owt”, his new single produced by German beatsmith Rato. The video was directed by Trife Drew of Figure Eight Films. Representing Brooklyn’s Bushwick and Flatbush sections, SupaWave has collaborated with Copywrite, has shared the stage with the likes of…
Toya Nash says This Year, is a Juicy One, Because it’s Built on Paradise!
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Toya Nash, is a women, that has done it all, ranging from working in film, TV, commercials, theater, as well as music, in which she has released a debut EP, and most recent being her newest song called “Paradise”, which was then made into a single with accompanying video. But that is not the only…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 18, 2017
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Justin Townes Earle’s “Faded Valentine” Premieres At UPROXX Justin Townes Earle is set to release his New West Records debut Kids In The Street on May 26th. The 12-song set was produced by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, First Aid Kit) at his ARC Studios, and is the first time in his career that Earle has…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 14, 2017
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Allmusicrating Launches its First Music Rating Web Service allmusicrating (2017) has launched this morning its first music rating system called EARs©. The Essential Album Rating System is an application and a database that measures the quality of music providing “True music ratings of individual tracks, complete albums, artists, and music of all genres”. The company…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 13, 2017
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TWELVE NOON reveal album details for ‘Saints and Sinners’ out June 9th Pittsburgh PA’s alternative metal rising stars TWELVE NOON have revealed the album art, track listing, and release date for their new full-length album, ‘Saints and Sinners’. The album consists of ten songs and is set for a June 9th release through Eclipse Records.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 12, 2017
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More Adkins + More TV with “Something’s Going On” With Trace Adkins’ March 31 release of Something’s Going On (his first for BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records), the 3x GRAMMY-nominated 6’6″ vocalist finds himself debuting Top 3 on the Nielsen Soundscan Current Country Albums Chart. With his current single “Watered Down,” which showcases Adkins’ more “enlightened”…
Stoli Hears Great Music Coming From The Czech Republic Via Johnny B Cooper
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So we are back at it today and spring is here for sure. Nomatter what the weather the music keeps coming and we love that. Today we head to Czech Republic to chat with musician Johnny B Cooper. But before we get to that lets check some music news. First up, 2016 was a year…
Brielle Von Hugel – “Stronger” FT B.o.B, (Exodus and Sweet & Sour Remix)
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The latest single from bluesy pop vocalist Brielle Von Hugel, “Stronger”, continues the young singer’s upward trajectory as one of the most promising talents working in popular music today. Her appearance on Season 11 of American Idol propelled her into the public spotlight and she’s garnered a lot of traction from following appearances on FOX’s…
Simon J. Crawford – ‘Full Fathom Five’
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Simon J. Crawford delves into a lovely mixture of classic psychedelic rock alongside masterful storytelling on “Full Fathom Five”. Throughout the album what Simon J. Crawford explores is the life fully lived, with snapshots of life strewn out over the gorgeous finely crafted sound. Arrangements are pitch-perfect with the attention to production simply stunning. By…
Natalie Bouloudis “Firebird” Single
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Natalie Bouloudis’s debut EP is the perfect document of her humbling creative powers at this point in time. Harbouring her own distinct sound, Dead Sea Scripts channels her experiences and meditations into a deeply enchanting record. By turns evoking sixties’ girl band nostalgia with the concise hook-driven songwriting of ‘Firebird’ or entertaining her darker side…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 10, 2017
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French Montana Launches Two New Songs Coke Boys Music / Bad Boy Entertainment / Epic Records’ Grammy nominated, worldwide platinum-selling hip-hop icon, and philanthropist French Montana launches two new hit songs “Unforgettable (feat Swae Lee)” and “No Pressure (feat Future)” now available on all streaming platforms. French found the inspiration for his upcoming “Unforgettable” music…
Swirl – ‘Ditch Day Soundtrack (2017)’
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Swirl is a first class hard rock/metal unit based out of Southern California who, after a number of false starts, has settled on a creative direction invoking the full range of their talents. Earlier iterations of the band focused on a much more overt commercial sound, but the release of last year’s self titled heralded…
9 Best Free Mp3 Download Sites 2017
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In many cultures, music has become an important part of people’s way of life as it plays a significant role in religious rituals such as marriage and graduation, social activities like dancing and cultural activities and so on. The music industry includes individuals who create songs and musical pieces (the songwriters and composers), individuals who…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 7, 2017
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Coheed and Cambria to play “NeverEnder GAIBSIV” tour The multi-dimensional, progressive-rock band, Coheed and Cambria announced today that they will be touring the US this spring, performing their landmark third album, “Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness”, in its entirety. The tour, entitled NEVERENDER GAIBSIV, will take the…
Two Cities One World – ‘Let the Whole World Disappear’
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Two Cities One World delivers a breezy beautiful 70s lounge style on the infinitely blissful “Let the Whole World Disappear”. Sunny with a light touch, the songs have a honeyed quality to them. Best taken in a single listen, Two Cities One World effortlessly blends together a wide variety of genres into a singular powerful…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 6, 2017
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John Mayer Debuts “Still Feel Like Your Man” Video Check out John Mayer’s “Still Feel Like Your Man” video from his forthcoming album ‘The Search For Everything’ out April 14. Catherine McGrath releases video for new single ‘When I’m Older’ Country-pop’s newest star Catherine McGrath has today released the video for her brand new single…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 5, 2017
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Revival Recordings Artist Misery Loves Company Announce The Dead and Buried Headline Tour Misery Loves Company, consisting of Jimmy Ruggiero, Mike Williams, Joe Mascio JR, and Anthony Caggiano, are a Post-Emo band from South Jersey who recently signed with Revival Recordings, home to music groups; Alesana, Famous Last Words, and The Funeral Portrait. Today, the…
Stoli Says “Half-A-Hallelujah” To Have Gina Roode On Skoped out
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So we are back at it. Feel like a while since my last post but we are back and feeling great about it. I also love the guest today who is a beautiful and talented singer/songwriter, Gina Roode. We have so much to chat with Gina about but before that lets do some music news.…
BETH DITTO’S FULL-LENGTH SOLO DEBUT
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After 17 years of kicking out increasingly dancy garage-punk with the Gossip, Beth Ditto will make her solo debut with Fake Sugar, set for release on June 16 via Virgin Records. “Fire,” the album’s leadoff track and first single, premiered today as BBC Radio 1’s “Hottest Record in the World.” Ditto – who will play…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 4, 2017
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Russian duo Filatov & Karas release new single, ‘Time Won’t Wait’ Next up from Russian duo Filatov & Karas is their brand new synth-led single ‘Time Won’t Wait’. Out now via Ultra, this tune packs in plenty of distinctive vibes with its richly melodic themes. Having only recently remixed Jackie Tech’s ‘You Can Have It…
Victoria Monét Releases Single Ladies’ Anthem “Ready”
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Sacramento-bred, L.A.-based singer/songwriter Victoria Monét is stepping into the spotlight with “Ready,” the second single off her forthcoming Life After Love album. Life After Love chronicles Monét’s healing process after an intense break-up with her long-term partner & musical collaborator. “Ready,” a perfect antidote for the blues, makes for a turning point of the album,…
Nell Robinson & the Jim Nunally Band – ‘Baby Let’s Take the Long Way Home’
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The twelve song album from Nell Robinson and the Jim Nunally Band, Baby Let’s Take the Long Way Home, marks the first historic studio collaboration between one of the most prodigious vocal talents in Americana music today and a legend’s row of bluegrass and country musicians backing her up with an idiosyncratic musical voice. These…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 30, 2017
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LIV CARTLEDGE Releases ‘YOU GOT ME HIGH’ The soft guitar picking and dulcet cowbell pace will instantly apprehend your senses with soulful songstress Liv Cartledge’s intrinsic single ‘YOU GOT ME HIGH’. Hailing from Victoria’s goldrush town of Beechworth Liv Cartledge has taken the road less travelled to arrive in 2017 guitar in hand and armed…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 29, 2017
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Jessica Meuse signs deal with LA Group Management American Idol alum Jessica Meuse has signed a deal with L.A. Entertainment, Inc.’s management division, LA Group Management, and the Season 13, Top 4 finalist is also starting pre-production to record her debut album for release on Warrior Records/eOne. Hailing from Slapout, AL, Jessica has been a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 28, 2017
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Peter M. Smith collaborates with Rock legends for No.1 in Rock Charts With a No.1 in the Spanish Rock Charts already, Peter M. Smith combines with Spanish Rock legends Lax & Busto for the 2017 version of their smash hit single “Crazy World”, released 12th May, 2017. Peter M. Smith joins forces with Catalonian heavyweights,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 24, 2017
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Boyce Avenue announce full UK headline tour Boyce Avenue have announced a European headline tour including a six-date UK and Ireland tour running through November this year. The multi-million selling US sensations will start the UK tour at Manchester’s Albert Hall on November 2nd and will call at Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow and Birmingham before they…
Blue Mafia – ‘Hanging Tree’
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The third full length studio album from Indiana’s bluegrass practitioners Blue Mafia, Hanging Tree, features a dozen songs speaking to heart of a particularly American experience. Bluegrass is, likely, something only Americans can truly understand as an art form. Despite the form’s European/African roots, bluegrass speaks directly to American experience in much the same way…
