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Big Tribe – ‘In This Together’

In the larger scheme of things, the Washington D.C./Baltimore based Big Tribe is every bit as much of a musical collective as their name implies. The core of the group, however, is a three piece unit consisting of Bonnie Eyler, Joe Heutte, and primary songwriter Peter Panyon. They’ve enlisted the aid of thirty-two different guest…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 15, 2016

Bronze Whale Releases Final Single From Forthcoming EP After teasing listeners with the first two tracks off their collaborative EP “Million” with singer/songwriter The Odds, future-indie duo Bronze Whale unveils their third and final single. “Mercy,” out now for free download via their label imprint Magic Magic, tells the story of a heart yearning for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 14, 2016

The Desert Sea – ‘All Mine’ Single & Video With a reputation for high-energy live performances, The Desert Sea’s unique blend of raw vocal melodies, earthy riffs and chest pounding rhythm’s, serve up a tasty cocktail that’s sure to leave you with a sore head and a vague recollection of what could’ve been the night…

Holly Norman – ‘Taking Care of Bluegrass – A Tribute to Elvis’

If James Burton showed up, it should be all the convincing you need. The inclusion of a number of former Presley sidemen clearly shows the respect they accord Holly Norman’s creative new release Taking Care of Bluegrass – A Tribute to Elvis. James Burton’s legendary guitar skills and the vocal style of The Imperials are…

Michael & Jennifer McLain – ‘Hit the Road and Go’

Michael and Jennifer McLain bonded, in a significant way, because of music. The husband and wife team have played music together since their first date and both hail from musical families who toured as performers across North America. The McLains are highly skilled banjo players and their debut full length studio recording, Hit the Road…

Scott Smith – ‘Down To Memphis’

Scott Smith’s “Down To Memphis” embodies the best of the country spirit. With a wild carefree spirit Scott Smith’s delivery has a raw heartfelt quality to it. Front and center to the sound is Scott Smith’s knack for storytelling as his songs focus on snapshots on a life lived most fully. By keeping the arrangements…

Joey Stuckey – ‘Six String Soldier’

With a rollicking, rambunctious spirit, Joey Stuckey’s “Six String Soldier” is a true stunner. Over the course of the album Joey Stuckey displays his impeccable chops that define the album. Blues help to anchor the album as all else revolves around them. A communal spirit dominates the album, whether it is the grandeur, stately rhythms…

JIMMY RAE LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT ‘N’ SUNNY SIDE OF CHRISSY

Chrissy is a juggler of sorts that is full of life and “all about the light”.  She is a bright, Heads Up penny that is all shiny inside and out.  Chrissy has a demanding schedule taking on many different roles within the music and entertainment industries but her most important job title is being a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 8, 2016

Never Say Die Featuring Members of My Darkest Days Release New Single Toronto, Canada’s Hard Rock icons Never Say Die (featuring Members of My Darkest Days) have announced the release of their second single titled “Like A Nightmare” off of their forthcoming debut album set to release in late January 2017. The band will embark…

Brielle Von Hugel – ‘Naked’

A much praised semi-finalist in one of the recent seasons of American Idol, Brielle Von Hugel’s single “Naked” solidifies the praise for her vocal talents and the promise she’s displayed since her first public exposure. This first taste from her forthcoming second EP builds on her aforementioned national television appearances, popular YouTube covers, and live…

SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 5, 2016

CHECK OUT PHOTOS OF BRUNO MARS AT THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW IN PARIS Global superstar Bruno Mars took over the runway tonight in Paris at the Le Grand Palais. The “24K Magic” singer and his band The Hooligans were styled in Tommy Hilfiger tuxedos. Tune in on December 5th to watch his incredible performance!…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The Line of Best Fit premiere Keels ‘tearjerker’ Surrender London based singer-songwriter Niall Keels is fast becoming one of the most talked about songwriters in the UK & Ireland.. Culminating in the release of the truly epic new single ‘Surrender’.. Formerly known as Empire Divide, the band fronted by Niall were critically praised for their…

Jemima James – ‘When You Get Old’

Jemima James, thanks to some unexpected turns of fate, is able to follow up her debut album At Longview Farm with its successor, When You Get Old, at the same time. The latter is a thirteen song effort that revisits a couple of tracks from At Longview Farm but, otherwise, resolutely puts its best foot…

RedBelt – ‘Beautiful Surround’

The Milwaukee based four piece RedBelt seamlessly blends together a number of musical styles into an unique brew. Alternative rock, Americana, some pop punk leanings, and a smattering of classic rock come together over the course of the thirteen songs on their debut Beautiful Surround and fit quite nicely without any rough patches where the…

Martin X. Petz – ‘Broken Man’

Coming off the heels of a remarkable string of recording successes, Martin X. Petz emerges again with a new release entitled Broken Man that’s sure to continue that run of artistic achievement. There’s nine songs on the new album, including one revisited from a previous effort, and the collection hangs together as an unified lyrical…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Jude & Frank ‘Hold The Bassline’ Since exploding onto the international clubbing circuit in 2014, Italian DJ and production pair Jude & Frank have been causing mammoth noises throughout the Dance music scene and it is clear to see why. Having released on with A-List imprints like Enormous Tunes, Pornostar Records, PP Music and Area…

Django Mack – ‘Round’ Christmas

San Francisco based singer/songwriter Django Mack has drawn praise from virtually every quarter for his deft mix of traditional Americana music, imaginative arrangements, and powerful lyrical content. His latest release, “’Round Christmas”, paired with an accompanying B-side “Big Black Dog”, might initially strike listeners as typical Yuletide themed fare. Even a single listen will demonstrate,…

Jemima James – ‘At Longview Farm’

Great granddaughter of noted American spiritualist William James and great grand-niece of American novelist Henry James, Jemima James certainly has always possessed an impeccable artistic pedigree, but the story of how she has finally arrived on the scene is far more remarkable than her lineage. Team Love, a record label formed by songwriter Conor Oberst…

BRIELLE VON HUGEL “NAKED” VIDEO

Bluesy-pop singer-songwriter, Brielle Von Hugel, who signed a recording contract with F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Records in July, has co-written a new breathtaking ballad entitled, “Naked.” The single will be released on November 22nd with an accompanying music video. Brielle brings a refreshing emotional depth to the pop scene with her sophisticated voice and natural storytelling. In her…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Astari Nite’s song “The Boy Who Tried” is featured in the movie The Everglades Killings Astari Nite is delighted to announce the featuring of their track “The Boy Who Tried” in the movie The Everglades Killings, directed by Ben Wilder. The movie premiered last week in NYC at the Cinepolis Chelsea Theater 8 @ the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2016

EXILIUM ANNOUNCES “VANDAL” MOVIE Exilium, a Miami-based production company, announced today its new feature film, “Vandal,” an authentic drama about art, love, war, and the depths of the street graffiti game, which will begin shooting next month in Miami’s Wynwood, Little Havana, and Little Haiti neighborhoods. The screenplay, written by Paul Taegel and Jose Daniel…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Black Eyed Peas Star Reveals Cancer Diagnosis & Debuts New Song As revealed today on the television show “The Doctors” and in PEOPLE Magazine, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Taboo, the multi-Grammy Award winning artist and founder of the Black Eyed Peas on his truly inspiring and never before told…

Leo Harmonay – ‘The Blink of an Eye’

Based out of the New York City area and its surrounding environs, Leo Harmonay isn’t looking to reinvent the wheel with his second full length release The Blink of an Eye. This singer/songwriter, instead, takes apparent aim at refurbishing and strengthening traditional songwriting and musicianship with his individual experiences and skills. Despite the relative familiarity…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Ghost Unveils The Summoning VII: Are You Ready Grammy® Award-winning band Ghost have unveiled a new clip entitled The Summoning VII: Are You Ready in the wake of the conclusion of their critically acclaimed 41-city headlining U.S. Popestar tour, which included sold out shows from coast to coast. Brooklyn Vegan raved “They are unquestionably the…

OSOG – ‘OSOG’

OSOG’s self-titled album gives a big band feel to the intimacy of folk. Every sound positively shimmers with a sense of celebration. Vocals at times feel reminiscent of Modest Mouse’s earlier work. Attention to detail means that everything is taken into account, from the levels of fidelity to how the band interacts. By taking on…

THREE MILES FROM AVALON, DAVY KNOWLES

Davy formerly a member of the group Back Door Slam, has performed as Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, and now under just the name Davy Knowles. This is his ninth album under his three performing versions. In addition to Davy on guitar/vocals, the main players on this are Bryan Doherty on bass/vocals, Andrew Toombs…

SHINE ON, MATTHEW CURRY

This, his third release features a sort of blues/rock style. Matt is one of the new young guitar slingers on the scene. In addition to playing, he broke into acting by actually playing the part of Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant in the David Spade movie Joe Dirt 2. This features Tim Brickner on bass, Mark…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2016

GIBBZ SHARES “BRIGHT LIGHTS”  Today The 405 debuted “Bright Lights”, Gibbz first single + lyric video from his upcoming EP ‘Oh My God’ Out 12/16. When talking about the track Gibbz said, “Bright Lights was the first track written for the record. It’s about a night out with friends on whatever drugs you can find.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The xx “On Hold” The xx today announce details of their highly anticipated third album. Titled I See You, the ten song album will be released on January 13, 2017 via Young Turks. I See You is the follow up to The xx’s two previous albums—xx and Coexist—which have sold over 3 million copies between…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2016

AUBREYLYN SET TO OPEN EAST COAST DATES “Lyrical neo-jazz” is a fitting description for Aubreylyn, the nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter and Bucks County, PA native. And the world will soon fall under her spell with the release of her forthcoming yet-to-be-titled album, as well as the singles “Portuguese” and “Motion R&B” – overseen by Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum…

THE SWAMP STOMPERS “ALL MY LOVING” FEAT HOLLY TAPP

The Swamp Stompers play funky rock and blues with heavy grooves. Emerging from the dirty backwaters of Lismore (NSW), the powerhouse trio has recently stomped their mark on prominent Australian festivals such as Caloundra Music Festival (QLD), Blues at Bridgetown (WA), and the Great Southern Blues Festival (NSW). Dual-lead vocals and catchy guitar riffs combine…

JANEY STREET VIDEO “(I’M NOT) THE GIRL I USED TO KNOW”

Janey Street is an American singer and songwriter born and raised in New York City. As an artist, she’s recorded several albums in her early career for Warner Brothers / Reprise, Capitol Records and also for Arista Records under the guidance of legendary music mogul Clive Davis. She’s spent many years on the road playing…

UNDER THE PUDDLE “I GO WALKIN'” VIDEO

Snohomish, Washington’s very own blues/rock sensation Under The Puddle is working hard to make a big splash in the music industry in 2016. Their debut album “Moody Autumn” was released on March 31st and distributed by Distro KID. It is currently available on all major streaming networks and available for purchase on ITunes and the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Russ Hewitt Blends Nuevo Flamenco With Smooth Jazz For ‘Cielo Nocturno’ Released on the Saulito Music label the collection shimmers with the rumba flamenco rhythms and lightning guitar runs that have become trademarks of Hewitt’s distinctive style. Not only that, it includes a stellar line up of musicians including percussionist Raphael Padilla (Miami Sound Machine,…

DAVE CAVALIER JOINS THE ELEMENO PEA FOR POLITICALLY CHARGED “PEOPLE UNITED”

On November 6, 2016, Dave Cavalier & The Elemeno Pea released their debut single, “People United,” which reflects on the frustrations most Americans are experiencing as we approach the 2016 Presidential Election. A country divided along racial & economic lines, songwriter, Dave Cavalier, pens a very personal observation of a world in conflict around him.…

Analog Heart – ‘Sun Here I Come’

Delivered with fire and passion is Analog Heart “Sun Here I Come”. By far the heart of the album are the powerful vocals that lead the songs forward. Nicely accompanying these carefully crafted narratives is an incredible band whose style taps into the best of classic rock. Over the course of the album Analog Heart…

Tim Houlihan – ‘Another Orion’

With an incredible knack for storytelling, Tim Houlihan’s “Another Orion” is sung straight from the heart. Arrangements are impeccable with a full-on bluesy folk sound defining the album. Every song feels akin to a glimpse at the dreams and longing that can define a life. By far the highlight is the strong reassuring vocals courtesy…

SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2016

“Paraphones” from Bartholin the duo of Drew Danburry and Cat Leavy Drew Danburry is a part-time musician and full-time barber in Provo, Utah. Having previously spent years on the road playing music, nowadays he mostly plays Lincoln Logs with his 3 year old. He’s hitting the road this fall to promote a triple cassette album…

Sean V Syndicate – ‘Higher Calling’

Sean V Syndicate delivers a truly stunning ode to classic rock on “Higher Calling”. Over the course of the album Sean V Syndicate shows off an uncanny knack to develop satisfying guitar riffs that are infinitely catchy. Nicely accompanying this is the undeniably strong rhythm section which makes sure to truly drive the songs forward.…