SEATTLE DUO SCIENCE! TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM December 2014, Seattle, WA: Award winning Seattle duo Science! is starting 2015 off with a brand new album – Alcoves and Alleyways – set to be released digitally on January 20th, 2015. The 11 track album is Science!’s first full length work and is the culmination of three…
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Jackson Ward, Goodbye Trouble (EP)
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Jackson Ward is one band appearing to be making all the right moves. Their infectious blend of country and rock is on display as he blazes the trail in 2014/2015 on tour. Tour dates are listed far below hyperlink. Country by definition, but fueled by rock and roll and infected with a watermelon-sized helping of…
HOOKA HEY VIDEO “NASTY”
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Offering up “fast and fuzzy guitars and a catchy bass lines,” (The Soda Shop) eclectic blues/rock band Hooka Hey releases their video for the first single, “Nasty,” from their forthcoming sophomore EP, Untamed, due out 2/10/15, Raised on American rock music and drawing on contemporary rock acts including Queens of The Stone Age, Jack White…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 18, 2014
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2015 UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED Unsigned Only Music Competition revealed today its high-profile judging panel for the 2015 competition, which is now accepting entries. The renowned panel consists of iconic recording artists and journalists and will determine the winners in eleven categories representing a wide variety of commercial genres of music. Designed…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 17, 2014
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J. COLE ALBUM DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART J. Cole has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts for the third time taking the place of Taylor Swifts 1989. ‘Forest Hills Drive’ sold 371,000 copies in its first week; the highest selling first week sales of any hip-hop album…
ROBERT J HUNTER “DEMONS”
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Robert J. Hunter delivers a high energy, gruff, performance of dirty blues. RJH’s debut single, ‘Demons’ is out now and has reached number one in the UK Itunes Blues Chart. His debut album, ’Songs for the Weary’ is out 10th February 2015. Heavily influenced by Peter Green, Tom Waits and The Doors to name a…
THE VERSATILE GUITAR STYLING’S OF RON BUHLINGER
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Ron Buhlinger currently has two bands. A Blues band “The Blue Shadows” and a Classic Rock band “The Stingers”. This versatile guitar player has played with many different bands over the years and continues to please crowds all over St. Louis. Tell me how you got started playing guitar. I started playing guitar at around…
Evolove, We Are The Warriors
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Evolove just released their latest CD entitled We are The Warriors” (2014) under Spectra Records. These latest group of songs are sure to one day be remembered as one of the classic modern rock band of our time. It’s pure Blues the way it used to be via full-tilt playing and hooky soulful grooves. The…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 16, 2014
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SEPTEMBER GIRLS VIDEO “BLACK OIL” Written by bassist Paula Cullen, “Black Oil” emerged from a jam session with drummer Sarah Grimes. Paula explains; “The imagery in the lyrics came from a couple of places, the first being a dream I had, the second being some crazy stuff I had written down on Christmas night last…
BACK TO REAL ROCK WITH SIMO
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SIMO is virtuoso guitarist J.D. Simo, Frank Swart on bass, and Adam Abrashoff on drums. These 3 talented musicians are bringing Rock back to where it belongs today! Their combination of jazz, rock and blues create an overall pleasing experience. During the past three years, the band has built a name for itself on the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 15, 2014
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J. COLE ON LETTERMAN “BE FREE” J. Cole performed “Be Free” on Letterman last night, a track he wrote in response to Ferguson back in August. Though he dropped 2014 Forest Hills Drive on Tuesday “Be Free” was not on it; a bold statement. The performance is emotional with a new verse and is just…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 11, 2014
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STU COOK AND DOUG CLIFFORD COMMENT ON CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL LITIGATION “Because of recent inaccurate statements in the media regarding pending litigation, we want to set the record straight. We have never objected to John Fogerty performing any song he ever wrote, or performing any song recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival. That idea is ridiculous.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 5, 2014
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NEW ALBUM BY BIG PETE PEARSON Blues giant Big Pete Pearson showcases his immense vocal prowess on his first Fervor Records release, Steppin’ Out. The seasoned 81 year old delivers solid, heartfelt performances further elevating his stature as a legendary Bluesman. Throughout his illustrious career, Big Pete has worked with icons including Ray Charles, B.B.…
Ty Ford – Watermelon Time
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Bio: In his own words: My mother bought me my first tape recorder when I was nine. I bought a used Rhapsody 6-string in 1964 and began to play guitar. I wrote some but mostly did folk tunes and other songs I liked. I also played a lot of acoustic guitar instrumentals. Time happens but…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 3, 2014
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MARY J. BLIGE’S NEW ALBUM IS OUT NOW The London Sessions, Mary J. Blige’s 13th studio album, was released today by Capitol Records. Blige’s series of national television appearances continues with a visit to “The Wendy Williams Show” today. She will also appear on “A Very GRAMMY Christmas,” a one-hour entertainment special airing on CBS…
SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2, 2014
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LOS CAMPESINOS! NEW FESTIVE EP Los Campesinos! debuted their upcoming festive new EP A Los Campesinos! Christmas as their very own Black Friday special via Pitchfork Advance, where it can be streamed in full all week leading up to a December 8th, 2014 release via Turnstile/Heart Swells. The EP and limited edition 12-inch feature five…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2014
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FRANK VIELE RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “EASY MONEY” Acoustic soul/blues singer/songwriter Frank Viele releases his new single “Easy Money” off of his first full-length album, Fall Your Way, set to release in Spring 2015. With the help of saxophonist Bill Holloman (Chic, Paul Simon, Steve Winwood) and Adrian Tramontano (drums), Tim Palmieri (electric guitar)…
Laney Jones Releases “Golden Road” (2013)
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Steeped in the traditions of folk, jazz, and rock and roll, Laney Jones mixes a musical cocktail with a vintage flavor that’s all her own. Honing her craft and effortlessly welcoming stage presence in coffeehouses, speakeasies, and concert venues across the United States, this scrappy Americana singer-songwriter is making a name for herself as a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2014
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BEYONCE “7/11” VIDEO HERE Today, Beyoncé releases BEYONCÉ Platinum Edition Box SET worldwide. The 2 CD/2 DVD limited edition package includes two brand new songs, “7/11” and “Ring Off” plus four new remixes with some superstar collaborators. The original, critically acclaimed self-titled visual album, featuring 14 songs and 17 videos, is also included. The special…
Lanie Flowers – Live in NYC
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Who doesn’t like Singer-Songwriter music? Who doesn’t like a good live album? I’d all hands go up in the air. I mean, while Singer-Songwriter, which by the way kind of emerged in the late 60’s and 70’s with the arrival of artists like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jim Croce and Billy Joel they…
JIMMY BARNES, Hindsight
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The release of this CD celebrates the Australian’s 30 years as a solo artist, and 15th studio release. The artist was formerly with the band Cold Chisel. This release features an ensemble of friends and associates including Steven Van Zandt, Joe Bonamassa, Jon Stevens, Jonathan Cain, Neil Schon, The Living End, Diesel, Baby Animals, Tina…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2014
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JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE’S “CALL YA MOMMA” Fresh off the success of his recently released album, Single Mothers, Justin Townes Earle announced the companion album Absent Fathers to be released January 13, 2015. Also comprised of 10 tracks, Absent Fathers was recorded alongside Single Mothers as a double album, but as Justin began to sequence it,…
Ashley Rivera, Danger Dreaming
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Ashley Rivera is a singer/songwriter/vocalist from Georgia who just released their latest CD entitled “Danger Dreaming.’ This impressive release is an original blender of sound mixing Adelle, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb, Paula Cole, Beth Orton, Delta Rae and The Swell Season. Visually I must admit she bares a similar resemblance to some of the more…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2014
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EPIC RECORDS PARTNERS WITH HP FOR BREAKOUT POP STAR MEGHAN TRAINOR’S NEW “LIPS ARE MOVIN” VIDEO Epic Records breakout pop star Meghan Trainor has partnered up with global technology company HP for its #BendTheRules campaign, which includes the creation of a music video for Trainor’s brand-new single “Lips Are Movin’” that premieres today on HP’s…
HIGH ON THE SOUTHERN ROCK OF “THE HIGHER CHOIR”
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Rarely do I watch a music video of a band I have never heard and completely go crazy about them. This has happened with The Higher Choir. It took me a few minutes to figure out what it was I liked so much about them. The video “Working Mans Title” was well crafted and visually…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2014
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CELESTIAL SHORE CREATE INTERACTIVE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ANIMAL RATIO” SINGLE After months of anticipation, Celestial Shore’s second album Enter Ghost has hit shelves across the nation. You can purchase it directly from Hometapes here and at all finer retail outlets. Noisey described the band as “honeyed clusters of knotty notes and jazzy intricacies” and “sun-splashed,…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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CULTURE CLUB CANCEL NORTH AMERICAN AND U.K TOUR DATES It is with great regret that the members of Culture Club have announced the cancellation of their tours in North America and the UK scheduled for November and December 2014. It became necessary to do so this week when a polyp was discovered in George’s throat.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2014
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FUTURE PUNX “FORGIVE THE DOUBT” STREAMING NOW AT NOISEY Future Punx are Brooklyn’s preeminent Post-Wave ensemble; five humanoids that come together to create energetic, catchy, danceable and thought provoking music. “Post-Wave” is their personalized genre/state-of-being, which indicates a wide ranging pallet of sonic possibility, combining elements of punk, post-punk, new wave, disco, funk, and pop…
Astrobleed, Astrobleed
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A lot of rock bands forget the debt they owe the blues. Astrobleed is not one of those bands. Barreling through with powerful pieces that display true grit and soul, Astrobleed shows that it can say more without saying a word. Instrumental rock rarely sounds this unrestrained. The album virtually begs to be played loud…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2014
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JOHN BUTLER TRIO PRESENT “SPRING TO COME” VIDEO John Butler Trio proudly present their latest video for ‘Spring To Come’ the opening track from their acclaimed Flesh & Blood album released earlier this year. It was created by Jonathan Chong from Dropbear Digital, an amazing director and animator who has worked on a number of…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2014
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MAYA ANGELOU TALKS ON HER ALBUM The late iconic American writer, poet, actor, dancer, director, composer, and lecturer Dr. Maya Angelou’s long-awaited album Caged Bird Songs is officially available today via Smooch Music. The album blends Maya’s poetic spoken words with modern hip-hop production, and was produced by RoccStarr (Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson, CeeLo Green)…
ARJUN, Core (2014)
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ARJUN, the three-piece instrumental band from New York, has been trailblazing their own hybrid of rock and improvisational jazz since 2003. Made up of Eddie Arjun Peters (guitar), Lamar Myers (drums), and Andre Lyles (bass), ARJUN fuses the power of rock with improvisational alternative jazz, resulting in a delicate balance of intricately crafted melodies backed…
SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2014
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READABLE GRAFFITI NEW SINGLE The friendly peeps at Readable Graffiti are back with an exciting new EP, “Out to the Races”, the follow up to the critically acclaimed “Male Mood Swings” EP. “Out to the Races” is a typically eclectic and bold release from the lads, combining their love of electronica’s unconventional sounds and…
Sarah Donner, That is a Pegasus
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It’s funny how music can change. It’s so malleable; you could hear it in one setting and hate it, vowing to never again let such filth invade your eardrums again. I’m referring to mainly pop by the way. Then, you could hear it at a different time, in a different situation, a different artist…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 31, 2014
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MARYANN “SLOW RIDIN’” NEW SINGLE “Slow Ridin’” is a track from Future R&B artist Maryann’s freshly released Ep “This Is What The Moon Sounds Like”. The song is quite the contrast from her soothing track “Landing”, and the Reggae influenced “The Long Way”. This song shows a playful and more open side of Maryann’s music.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 30, 2014
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ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULT “HAPPY POP” VIDEO PREMIERES AT WALL STREET JOURNAL Elizabeth & The Catapult is proud to release the animated video for “Happy Pop”, the lead track from the Brooklyn band’s recent album, Like It Never Happened (Scratchback Records/Thirty Tigers). The Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy Blog debuted the clip from artist Michael Arthur…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 29, 2014
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AARYN ROSE TO RELEASE HER DEBUT SINGLE, “EVERYWHERE I GO” Ten year-old singer/songwriter AARYN ROSE is excited to announce the release of her debut single, “Everywhere I Go,” today! “Be yourself,” Aaryn states. “Don’t let other people take away your personal power away, and always try to be the bigger person” “Everywhere I Go” was…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 28, 2014
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MISSY ELLIOTT, LIL’ KIM AND DA BRAT REUNITE TO REVIVE “LADIES NIGHT” AT SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 It’s ladies night at SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014! Today, CENTRIC announced that the Grammy Award-winning Queen Bee herself, Lil’ Kim; Grammy Award-winning double platinum artist, Missy Elliott; and the first female solo rapper to ever go platinum, Da…
Hunter & The Dirty Jacks, Single Barrel
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Here’s to pouring old wine into new bottles. Hunter & The Dirty Jacks, a Los Angeles based blues-rock outfit, have self-released their full-length debut, Single Barrel, without even a blink of irony. While younger, retro-themed bands in other subgenres are increasingly steering towards sharper moments of outright parody, a unit like this never falls completely…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 23, 2014
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CHECK OUT T.I.’S NEW VIDEO FOR “KING” Watch T.I.’s new video for “King” from his newly released Paperwork album HERE! Considered one of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2014, T.I. has described his first Columbia release as ‘of a stellar nature,’ and a golden opportunity to apply all of his diverse strengths to his…
