MIKE REBEL CASTS OUT HIS ADDICTION DEMONS ON “STAYING ALIVE”/”LIES” VISUAL With a stint in the Fed and drug rehab behind him, Mike Rebel is finding more positive ways to cast out his demons. On this new, DX premiered visual, “Staying Alive”/”Lies”, Mike invites us down the rabbit hole of his past addiction for a…
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SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2016
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MARIKA HACKMAN Announces Christmas EP ‘Wonderland’ The endlessly intriguing Marika Hackman announces “Wonderland” – a Christmas EP coming out 2nd December. “Wonderland” sees Marika deliver an undeniable new Alt.Christmas classic in “Driving Under Stars” balanced by the typically dark “Paper Crown” reflecting the other side of the season. A choral introduction gives way to woozily…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 28, 2016
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“Cold Car” from The Edward Furlongs The Edward Furlongs are a New Jersey-based endeavor in American music, comprised of Dan Gugger and Nick Afflitto. The project is a tip of the hat to the pioneers before them, a reflection of their collective experiences and a bullish reaction to the state of modern music. Although Dan…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2016
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Sims Shares “Brutal Dance” On All Things Go Today All Things Go premiered “Brutal Dance”, the third single off of Sims upcoming album ‘More Than Ever’ which will be out 11/4 via Doomtree Records. When speaking about the song SIMS said, “I love this beat. I think ICETEP captured some amazing feeling in this one,…
NEW RELEASE BY MICKI FREE ‘THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE AS THERAPY’
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GRAMMY®-winning and NAMA-winning Guitarist and Flutist Micki Free shares a soulful side in his new Native American flute album, releasing October 28, 2016 via Mysterium Music, and distributed worldwide by IDLA. The 2 CD-set also includes a DVD with two music videos – “Down by the River” and “Lavender Kiss” shot in the Grand Canyon…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 26, 2016
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HITS Partners with BuzzAngle Music to Power All Charts HITS, the leading music-industry trade publication, has partnered with BUZZANGLE MUSIC, the newest and most cutting-edge way to track music consumption, to power its charts. “BuzzAngle has become the go-to source for reliable, thorough, up-to-the-moment data on music transactions,” says HITS and HITSDailyDouble.com Editor in Chief…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 25, 2016
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METALLICA TO RELEASE “ATLAS, RISE!” ON HALLOWEEN Grammy® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Metallica will unleash “Atlas, Rise!” to fans this coming Halloween at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST. The song is the third track to be released from Metallica’s forthcoming album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, due for release on the band’s…
Kathy Muir – ‘Second Life’
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Scottish-born singer/songwriter Kathy Muir’s third album, Second Life, likely represents her peak to this point. Each successive release since her debut has built off its predecessor’s advances and this eleven song collection stands as the fullest realization of her songwriting vision yet. Each of the songs has an identifiable signature – the curiosity with shifting…
Angie and The Deserters – ‘You’
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The latest release from Angie and the Deserters, a six song EP entitled You, continues to build on her rapidly blossoming reputation as one of the best vocals working today within the Americana genre. Her voice has remarkable versatility – she is as adept at gentle balladry as she is bucket of blood blues, ala…
Stefanie Keys – ‘Open Road’
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The third album from Stefanie Keys and her San Francisco based five piece, Open Road, continues adding to Keys’ unusual and individualistic blend of soul, rock, and Americana in one package. The ten song collection, produced by Dave Shul and Peter Keys, frames her compositions beautifully and professionally while never draining them of the air…
The Good for Nothin’ Band – ‘Maniac World’
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The first full length studio release from New Orleans based The Good for Nothin’ Band, Maniac World, is a ten song collection introducing the five piece to the world at large with flair and chops for days. New Orleans native and chief songwriter Jon Roniger leads the band through a musical vision fueled from two…
TOKYO CALLING GOES TO FUJI ROCKS
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July saw seasoned Tokyo-ites escaping the oppressive heat of summer for an altogether cooler, more chilled out setting at Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata. After a rocky few years, this years line up was a welcome return to form. Although the festival remains dominated by big name foreign artists, the Joe Strummer foundation sponsored, Rookie…
One Way Ride – ‘Put Me On’
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Full of searing guitar licks and lyrics that pierce the soul, One Way Ride’s “Put Me On” exemplifies rock n’ roll’s very best. Throughout their album they tap into a bluesy vein that too many bands have forgotten. Downright rollicking with its wonderful, carefully crafted rhythms, the songs sprawl out luxurious. Vocal harmonies rest at…
Jokatech
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Jokatech, a stage name for Jason K. Addae, is one of the transformational artists who come into a genre usually once or twice during a given decade. Sometimes these rare voices are able to translate their unique talents into lasting careers; other times, forces within and without conspire to cut those rising talents off mid-flight.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 13, 2016
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WHISPERIN’ BILL ANDERSON RELEASES AUDIO BOOK PLUS BONUS ACOUSTIC CD Songwriting icon and legendary performer “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson released his new autobiography Whisperin’ Bill Anderson: An Unprecedented Life In Country Music September 1 and within two weeks, the entire first printing was sold out! A rush shipment just arrived and more copies are available now.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 12, 2016
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The Soul Shakers “Here to Have a Good Time” When Elias Paul Reidy (formerly of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus) and Brett Hellings formed The Soul Shakers after a chance meeting outside of a club on the Sunset Strip, they had one single goal in mind – to bring good ole-fashioned, ass-shaking rock ‘n’ roll back…
JIMMY RAE GOIN’ SQUATCHIN’ WITH MOUNTAIN MAN PAUL GRAVES
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Paul Graves is one with nature and one with his music as he claims stake to 20 acres of mountainous beauty in Wenatchee, Washington. Graves has a lively spirit and it certainly shows in his songs. Free yourself & escape to the wilderness with Paul Graves and he said it best here: “some of today’s…
Jack Mosbacher Band – ‘Sunny Songs for Shady People’
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Jack Mosbacher Band’s “Sunny Songs for Shady People” presents a joyful, exuberant take on the best of pop. With the songs presenting a celebration of sorts, the entire album feels akin to a mere snapshot of a moment in a person’s life. From the relationships, the ups, the downs, the way the Jack Mosbacher Band…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 6, 2016
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Mija shares new mixtape ahead of FK A Genre Tour Mija has shared a new FK A Genre mixtape with musical selections from all thirty plus participants of her upcoming fall tour, ranging from Chromeo to Boogie to Kill The Noise. Beginning as a pure DJ, the FK A Genre name was first used as…
MACY MEDFORD “I’M DONE” VIDEO
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Singer, songwriter, actress, model, Macy Medford was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She has been making music her whole life – officially starting in the industry at the age of 12. Now 19 years old and living in Nashville, TN, Macy is attending Belmont University’s highly selective Musical Theater program. Her debut on a…
Fire to the Stars – ‘Stay Down’
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Fire to the Stars delve into the deeply emotional with the moving “Stay Down”. A sense of melancholy defines the piece as it unfurls slowly but surely. Reminiscent of Low’s early works which focused on mood more than speed, this is a song that truly ensures that every aspect of the sound is perfected. Effortlessly…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 4, 2016
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Dead Horse Trauma Release “Left Unsaid” Des Moines, Iowa Metal band Dead Horse Trauma released the official music/lyric video for their single “Left Unsaid” from the upcoming album Life on their Facebook page. POST MODERN SONGWRITER JAMES WOLFGLEN STREAMS ‘BOMBAY SAPPHIRE’ EP Portland, OR’s poetic songwriter James Wolfglen is pleased to release his sophomore effort…
Paul Graves – ‘Falling Snowflakes’
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Marrying elements of classical, raga, and the blues into a satisfying whole, “Falling Snowflakes” is a tender piece that shows off the undeniable skill of Paul Graves. Paul Graves uses a loose yet nimble approach to his guitar work, which at times recalls the American Primitive Guitar work of John Fahey. By opting for such…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2016
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Henry Jamison reveals a third track ‘Dallas Love Field’ Assuming that a pedigree in such things has any relevance at all, which is certainly unclear, Henry Jamison was perhaps predisposed to songwriting. His great-great-great-great-great-great-great (etc.) grandfather was the 14th century poet John Gower (friend to Chaucer and Richard II) and his great-great-great-great grandfather was George…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
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North Carolina’s RBTS WIN shares infectious track “King Summer” RBTS WIN (Asheville, NC) are completing production on their forthcoming album Sensitivity Kit for 2017, the follow-up to 2014’s Palm Sunday. In anticipation of the new album, RBTS WIN are releasing the King Summer EP, set for an October 21st release date on Tidal Prism. A…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
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Tedashii Releases “I’m Good” Music Video Thoughtful lyricist and hip hop recording artist, Tedashii, returns today with the release of a new music video for “I’m Good,” a song found on his latest 7-track EP This Time Around. “I’m Good” is enjoying early success at radio, currently No. 21 and climbing on the Christian Hot…
Toni Redd – “Stronger Than Before”
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Possessing a great sense of optimism is the perfect jazz-rock fusion of “Stronger Than Before”. Tying the entire piece together is the undeniably strong vocals of Toni Redd. With such attention to detail the piece possesses a late night mood, as the song positively glows. Everything comes together ever so effortlessly from the steady rhythm…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
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NPR’s “First Listen,” Pixies “Head Carrier” “‘Head Carrier’ is an inspired reaffirmation of all the spark, wit and weirdness, tempered by the occasional burst of emotional rawness, that made people fall in love with the Pixies in the first place.” — NPR/Jason Heller Disciples join Gorgon City on their UK Tour Next Month After a relentless…
Zoe Nutt – ‘Like You’
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Knoxville raised Zoe Nutt is a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and storyteller. Her debut album Like You bears full evidence of the fruits harvested from her life experience and her tenure as a student in the renowned songwriting program offered by Nashville’s Belmont University. The album’s eleven tracks are a rich compendium of country, pop, and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
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Listen to the brilliant new single from Tokyo’s Mouse on the Keys A blend of minimal phrased piano and dynamic drumming. The pursuit of a live experience composed of visual and audio expression. Formed in 2006, with elements of jazz, funk, post-rock and electronic music, Mouse on the Keys fits into a genre of their…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
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Danny Howard Single ‘Don’t Wanna Stop’ Prominent dance music advocate Danny Howard returns to Spinnin’ with a new single, ‘Don’t Wanna Stop’, available to purchase from the 19th September. The upbeat production features a classic disco guitar line, uplifting strings, a stomping bassline and an echoing diva vocal for a dancefloor-ready result. Danny Brown premieres…
Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Season 5 Episode 1090 ‘WHERE WE ARE WE PLAY’
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The Bongo Boy Rock N’ Roll TV Show is proud to present their episode 1090 in their Rock N’ Roll TV Show series, featuring 6 talented independent international recording artists in 1 special ½ hour TV show. This Bongo Boy TV produced episode premiering in September on all channels in the Bongo Boy TV National…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
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WOODES RELEASES ‘THE THAW’ REMIX EP FEAT. LUPA J, DNKR(GER) & SODF Melbourne artist/producer Woodes recently released her single ‘The Thaw’ to much praise, now enlisting the help of some of the best up and coming local and international talent to remix the acclaimed track. Australian indie producer and triple j unearthed favourite Lupa J…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
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HIGH ON FIRE Unleashes “The Black Plot” Animated Video World-renowned heavy metal power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered a new music video for the song “The Black Plot”. Created by Skinner and Hey Beautiful Jerk, “The Black Plot” video, which made its broadcast debut on Adult Swim, is an animated tour de force and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
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Alsarah & The Nubatones “Ya Watan” Sudanese-born, Yemen-raised and Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and ethnomusicologist Alsarah returns with her band Alsarah & The Nubatones to deliver a much needed creamy dose of their trademark ‘East-African Retro-pop’ in the visuals for their new single ‘Ya Watan’. Born of many late night discussions about Nubian ‘Songs Of Return’, modern…
LELE ROSE NEW ALBUM ‘BACK 2 LIFE’
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Meet international pop soul artist – Lele Rose. The Washington DC born singer, songwriter and pianist is best known for her deep smoky vocals and her superior classical piano chops. With a powerful bluesy voice, Lele has been compared to the gusty sound of Fiona Apple, the braveness and grunge of Adele, the clear pure…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
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FRANKIE VALLI: ‘TIS THE SEASONS Frankie Valli, one of the most iconic voices of a generation, will celebrate the holidays this year with ‘TIS THE SEASONS, the first solo Christmas album of his legendary career. The collection finds Valli’s putting his own unique spin on more than a dozen yuletide standards. The new album was…
HAMISH ANDERSON “TROUBLE”
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Melbourne-raised, LA based “guitar phenom” (Guitar World) Hamish Anderson started playing when he was 12 and after issuing a pair of EPs and a live album is ready to release his debut full-length, Trouble, on October 21 via Kobalt/AWAL. On Trouble, Anderson worked with seven-time Grammy Award winning Jim Scott (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,…
Diana Catherine – ‘Gossip in the Devil’s Radio’
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Tapping into the spirit of the blues, Diana Catherine’s “Gossip in the Devil’s Radio” has a classic timeless sound. With carefully crafted stories emerging throughout the album her strong commanding voice draws the listener into a compelling world. Arrangements are pitch perfect as they effortlessly bring together elements of country, folk, rock, into a satisfying…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
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WHEN SIR THE BAPTIST MEETS HIS IDOL JAY-Z Sir The Baptist took over the stage at Made in America this past Sunday. After his set Jay Z & Sir – both nominated for most Impactful Track at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards – shared a touching moment backstage, with Jay Z congratulating him on…
