Long Beach Indie Rock Trio OBLIO Share New Video On their intriguingly dark new single “Days,” Long Beach alternative rockers Oblio introduce listeners to a nameless character who suffers from autophobia, the morbid fear of being left alone with one’s self. “Days” is the first single from Autophobia, the dramatic and captivating soon-to-be-released concept record…
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THE BLUE DANES VIDEO “CONSEQUENCE”
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Formed after the breakup of the Alt-rock band Toast, ex-bassist Shaun Courbat and ex-guitarist Frank Hansen partnered with veteran drummer Skip Lowe to form the Iowa Based band The Blue Danes. https://www.facebook.com/TheBlueDanes/ The Danes combine element of Brit Pop, Americana, Indie-Rock, Alt-Rock, New Wave, Piano and String arrangements to create complex soundscapes of memorable melody…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 5, 2016
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TRAILS AND WAYS “MY THINGS” VIDEO Oakland, CA’s Trails and Ways — the core duo of singer/guitarist Keith Brower Brown and drummer Ian Quirk — will release their sophomore album Own It on October 7th, 2016. Today the band premiered the debut video off the forthcoming LP, for first single “My Things,” via All Things…
5 QUESTIONS FEATURING SHANNON MARIE
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Today we have hooked up with Shannon Marie. Shannon has so much going on so we wanted to let her fill us in. Join us as Shannon speaks on her summer, new music, music consumption, and much more! Skope: Where are we talking from today and how is your summer going so far? Right now…
WARNER BROS. RECORDS INTRODUCES ANGELICA GARCIA
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Warner Bros. Records will release singer and songwriter Angelica Garcia’s debut album – Medicine for Birds – on September 30. The first single, “Orange Flower” is available now on iTunes. Early acclaim for Garcia comes from The New York Times and NPR, with the latter exclusively premiering the official video for “Orange Flower,” proclaiming it…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 2, 2016
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Rich Homie Quan And Tig Records Finally Reach A Settlement Rich Homie Quan (RHQ) and Think It’s A Game Records finally reached a settlement and after several months of suing and countersuing from both parties. The legal battle which began towards the end of 2015 came to an end today and resulted in Rich Homie…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 28, 2016
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EROS AND THE ESCHATON PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “CRY” Eros and the Eschaton has premiered a second single, “Cry”, from their upcoming sophomore album, Weight Of Matter, via Stereogum prior to the album’s arrival August 19 on Bar/None Records, and in advance of their performance this Saturday night, July 30 at the Underground Music Showcase in…
Charles Wright – ‘Something To Make You Feel Good’
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Half century navigating the treacherous byways and boulevards of the music world hasn’t dampened Charles Wright’s enthusiasm for performance and songwriting. Each of the dozen songs on his latest studio effort, Something to Make You Feel Good, is a fully realized anagram of his musical influences, often times equal parts R&B, funk, blues, soul, and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 25, 2016
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SONIC WOLVES: ‘Before The End Comes’ From Psychedelic Rock Conjurors Streaming At Revolver Tomorrow Taxi Driver Records will drop the smoky, psychedelic rock rumblings of Before The End Comes, the new full-length from Italy’s SONIC WOLVES. Uniting current and past members of Ufomammut, The Hounds Of Hasselvander, Pentagram, and Rogue State, the record was tracked…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 21, 2016
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Vansire’s “Postal Codes” Vansire was created by Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller in the summer of 2015. The two had just finished their junior and senior year of high school, respectively, having spent most of high school playing together in many settings. Their first musical interaction was on their school’s drumline in their pep band,…
Daniel Friend – “Through the Clouds”
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Daniel Friend’s “Through the Clouds” has a delicate pastoral quality to it. Lead by a gentle tender guitar the piece feels so soothing. Exploring cadence and rhythm, the sound feels reminiscent of Iron & Wine’s fragile pieces. Without saying a word, a careful narrative is formed, a sweetness woven within the airy atmosphere. Attention to…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 18, 2016
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STEVE KANYAN NEW ALBUM Orlando FL guitar wizard Steve Kaynan released his latest album, Multiverse Collision, a guitar rock record that attracts both fans of classic rock and modern rock. He has since been getting attention in some big music magazines and publications nationally and in the UK. Additionally, he has gotten consistent radio airplay…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 1, 2016
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JEWEL NIGHTCLUB AT ARIA RESORT & CASINO ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED INDUSTRY NIGHT ‘FLAWLESS MONDAYS’ JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino announced today its exciting new industry concept, “FLAWLESS Mondays,” set to launch Monday, July 18 with special guest DJ and Hakkasan Group resident Tiësto. The awaited event will transform Monday nights for all locals…
The Lowest Pair – ‘Uncertain as It Is Uneven’
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The second of two new full length albums from Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, known together as The Lowest Pair, isn’t an extravagant affair. The eleven track release Uncertain as It Is Uneven is firmly rooted in the folk and bluegrass music that has carried the duo from completely obscurity to being held up…
STOLI SUGGESTS YOU CATCH THE BUZZ THAT IS 20 WATT TOMBSTONE
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So hello again on the second day of summer 2016. It is so good to be here and ready for another Skoped Out with 20 Watt Tombstone, But before we get talking lets see what is going on in music. SESAC hosted an Open House on June 13, to celebrate the company’s new global headquarters…
Michael Todd – “Crashland”
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Sung straight from the heart Michael Todd’s “Crashland” presents the best of Americana. “Crashland” serves as a series of short stories, exploring what it means to alive in the world. Thus what results is a sense of humor, tragedy and introspection coming together into a satisfying whole. By weaving together such a wide variety of…
Tinsley Ellis – ‘Red Clay Soul’
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Tinsley is another of the well traveled bluesmen. He’s shared the stage with numerous blues legends. This is his 19th release to accompany yet another tour. All I Think About is a moderate shuffle paced song, about himself. Givin’ you Up is a nice cut that has a certain Motown feel. Don’t Cut It is…
Jeff Healey – ‘Heal My Soul’
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Jeff was definitely a solid force in the blues/rock field for quite a while before his untimely passing in 2008. This offering is comprised of previously unreleased material written by Jeff during the period of 1996-98. He is well remembered for his unique ability to easily crank out riffs with his “Axe-on-the-lap” playing style. Recently…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 14, 2016
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WATCHING FOR FOXES RELEASE FULL-LENGTH ALBUM Indie folk band Watching for Foxes have released their full-length album Undone Bird. The 10-track collection is the first new release from the band with their new lineup. Undone Bird is now streaming on Pop Matters and is available for purchase on Bandcamp. “This project was really a labor…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 13, 2016
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JAZMINE SULLIVAN JOINS REEBOK FOR THE #STEPFORWARD CAMPAIGN R&B sensation Jazmine Sullivan and Reebok have teamed up for the launch of the new #STEPFORWARD Campaign which launched this month. #STEPFORWARD with Jazmine Sullivan is a three-part series, co-created by Reebok and Bkstg, a new platform that connects artists and fans directly, the series allows fans…
The Lowest Pair – ‘Fern Girl and Ice Man’
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The duo of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, collectively known as The Lowest Pair, has followed an idiosyncratic path since their 2013 formation. Few performing and songwriting units embody the idea of “following the songs wherever and whenever they come” as completely. Like any professional musical act, The Lowest Pair understand the value of…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 8, 2016
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THE BLACKHEART ORCHESTRA NEW VIDEO Manchester based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist duo The Blackheart Orchestra bring a heavenly fusion of acoustic folk, progressive pop and modern classical composition with new single “Keep The light In” released Friday 24th June. “Beautiful and powerful. Their music is inspiring.” Steve Hackett, Genesis Minimalist and fragile, “Keep The Light In”…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 7, 2016
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“I BELIEVE” VIDEO Emanuel Ayvas penned the song “I Believe” at the piano with one hand (his non-dominant left) while the other was bound up in a sling following a major shoulder surgery. Confined to his tiny Brooklyn apartment and ordered not to move it for 6 weeks, he found himself pondering both his cranky…
Rachael Sage – “Choreographic”
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Rachael Sage returns to the music scene with her new album “Choreographic”. Sage is a talented vocalist and a well-seasoned musician with a long list of credits to her name. Her work has been on MTV, HBO, the movie “Fame”, and on the TV show “Dance Moms” , just to name a few. Sage is…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 2, 2016
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IAN WILLIAM CRAIG SHARES NEW TRACK “THE NEARNESS” Ian William Craig is a trained operatic vocalist who combines his voice with analogue synthesizers, reel-to-reel machines, and faulty tape decks to create sublime cascades of unpredictable decay and beauty. His music engages with the operatic and orchestral, submerging them under a shifting palette of vocal improvisations,…
Junior and the Rude Mood – “Trust and Happiness Are Gone”
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Bluesy to its very core, Junior and the Rude Mood taps into a timeless sound with “Trust and Happiness are Gone”. With lyrics that focus on feeling outright rejected the song moves along lazily, looking for little glimmers of hope. The slow dirge-like tempo further emphasizes the tragic, introspective mood that dominates the piece. Gradually…
Jeri Silverman – ‘Leaflike’
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South African born singer/songwriter Jeri Silverman is cut from familiar cloth. The texture of her multi-faceted talents, however, differ enough that she deserves consideration as more than just another competent member of a particular musical school. She is working well within the same traditions established by iconic trailblazers like Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks, but her…
Chris Murphy – ‘Surface to Air’
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Chris Murphy’s quarter century long journey as a professional musician embodies the idea of calling versus vocation. There’s a tremendous amount of hard work and routine that professional musicians, like any laborer, endures to deliver their product. It isn’t uncommon to hear many veteran musicians say that they’re paid for their travel; the gigs are…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 25, 2016
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THE LANDING REWORKS SATCHMODE’S “UNDERTOW” NYC-based space-pop indie artist The Landing announces the remix for Satchmode’s “Undertow!” The Landing is a solo artist seeking to turn the struggle of finding one’s place in the Universe into an anthem for the optimistic. A classically trained musician, who has scored films and written original pieces for orchestra,…
Grant Lyle – “Nu”
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Grant Lyle’s “Nu” taps into the sweetest kind of style, of a lovely languid form of classic rock. Throughout the album Grant Lyle’s voice resonates clearly. By far the heart of the album is Grant Lyle’s soulful approach to the guitar. With an incredible range from the atmospheric to the straight-up pure blues influenced rock…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 23, 2016
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ELK & MAMMOTH NEW EP Four-piece indie rock outfit Elk + Mammoth are stoked to announce the release of their debut EP, Culprit, with the single “Shiver” (recorded and produced by James Clark) out now (and…streaming on Unearthed, or available for download… and so on). Described as like a funky Lynchian dream, Culprit combines sinister…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 20, 2016
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CELINE DION RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THE SHOW MUST GO ON” Multi-platinum-selling and five-time Grammy Award-winning musical legend Celine Dion has released her brand new single, a cover of Queen’s “The Show Must Go On,” featuring electronic violin sensation Lindsey Stirling—everywhere today, including iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music. Dion will perform the song alongside Stirling at…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2016
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T-MOBILE AND DJ KHALED BRING MUSIC FREEDOM TO FANS Billboard and dick clark productions announced today that T-Mobile is the title sponsor of the live stream magenta carpet pre-show at the “2016 Billboard Music Awards.” As the first awards show to be broadcast from the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the“T-Mobile Magenta Carpet Live…
PHANTOMS “COCAINE” ERIC CLAPTON COVER
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Phantoms have released their new cover of Eric Clapton’s classic “Cocaine” with all new production and vocals, on sale everywhere now via Casablanca / Republic Records. The song was originally recorded in 1976 by country blues singer JJ Cale, both the song and Cale were made famous when Eric Clapton released his version in 1977.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 16, 2016
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U.K. ARTIST JONAS BLUE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Breakout U.K. artist Jonas Blue has been touring the globe since the release of hisdramatic, trop-house take on Tracy Chapman’s classic song “Fast Car” (featuring Dakota). In June, he will return to North America for his second tour of 2016. The headline run will kick off on…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 13, 2016
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“FUK UR MGMT” RMX Dance veteran Kill The Noise has revealed a massive 15-track ALT CLASSIC remix LP coming this Friday, May 13th via OWSLA. The remix album covers some of the greatest hits from his debut LP, OCCULT CLASSIC, and showcases KTN & friends putting eclectic new spins on these songs. The first remix…
Swift Creek – ‘Magnolia’
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Hailing from North Carolina, Swift Creek makes a splash on the country music scene with their new album “Magnolia”. Swift Creek is a five-part group, featuring Kevin Brown, Dennis Hoyle, Casey Elder, Stephen Fraleigh, and Ann Searcy. In addition to their riveting vocals, they also play a wide range of instruments including a banjo, mandolin,…
Barton – ‘Simple Songs’
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After a four-year hiatus, Barton returns to the music scene with the release of his second solo project “Simple Songs”. Barton is an original member of the 1990’s bands Petal and Suntribe, who he played with for several years. Afterwards, he took a break to focus on his solo projects. Barton, a Portland, Oregon native,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 11, 2016
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ST LUCIA LIVE VIDEO St. Lucia has announced a fall U.S. headline tour in support of their acclaimed sophomore album Matter. Today, the band also premiered a special live video for their current single “Help Me Run Away” – watch here: http://smarturl.it/HelpMeRunAwayVideo PET SHOP BOYS SINGLE “TWENTY-SOMETHING” The new single “Twenty-something” will be released on…
Fire In The Field – ‘Look So Strange’
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Fire In The Field’s “Look So Strange” reveals its heart and soul as blues mixed with rock n’ roll. With a classic rock sound accompanied by a slow burning fiery passion these songs recall a sweeter more stylish time in pop. Everything works from the incredible emotional vocal delivery to the rollicking rhythms right down…
