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SKOPE NEWS FOR JLY 15, 2014

by Skope • July 15, 2014

ENNUI SINGLE “CIRCLES” Ennui is the brainchild of renowned Pittsburgh-based musician and producer Jim Doutrich, and has been around in various incarnations since 2004. Though there is no shortage of hooks, “Circles”, “Summer Of Love”, and “Telepathic Beat” stand out in style and substance as roller-beats immersed in a bath of shimmering neo-shoegaze, creating a…

by Skope • July 14, 2014

The uniquely talented artist Corn Mo conceived, shot and directed a wild new video for Brooklyn-based alt-blues/soul duo The Tall Pines for their song “Leave Him at the Altar.” The story creates an atmospheric vision of what happens when a clique of hard partying dolls, battle their addictions and indecisions on a search for love…

by Skope • July 10, 2014

NEW SINGLE BY WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS We Were Promised Jetpacks will release their highly-anticipated third album, Unravelling, this fall on FatCat Records. Entertainment Weekly premiered the album’s lead track “Safety In Numbers” and said, “it brings together arena-ready drums, widescreen guitars, and a booming piano part in a way that should make fans of…

by Skope • July 10, 2014

How would one describe Marshall Dane? Dane’s voice cuts to the heart of any story, taking you down back roads, through broken lonely hearts, and into hopeful, open skies. Launched in May 2013, in time for last year’s CMAO Awards – for which he was nominated in several categories including Male Artist and Album Of…

by Skope • July 9, 2014

“A hoe down between Woody from Toy Story and Teenage Fanclub, while they dance around a purple campfire.” Audio – http://www.reverbnation.com/KennyFameMusic/song/21104574-another-mans-woman The archetypical renaissance man, Kenny Fame returns with another track that takes his sound into a totally new direction. This time, Kenny Fame has put his hand to country and blues. Tonally rich, saturated…

by Skope • July 8, 2014

Americana artists often offer listeners something that is very genuine and can be awe-inspiring. British Columbia based singer / songwriter Chris Andres fits well into this category with his latest release entitled fittingly enough Authentic Outlaw Country. In his own words: The term “Outlaw” gets thrown around a lot in the music biz, but if…

by Skope • July 8, 2014

THE COURTESANS “GENIUS” SINGLE The Courtesans: Untamed and unparalleled. Intoxicating and decadent. Freefalling, heady, underground doom pop meets electro rock that strains at the leash to be unchained and finally released. Relinquishing stereotypes and promoting self-acceptance instead of self-loathing via their epic live performances and highly emotive music and videos. ‘Genius’ the first single taken…

by Skope • July 8, 2014

Blasting out ballsy punk rock tinged with hints of dirty southern blues, Lovesick Saints’ Dia De Los Muertos EP is a hook-laden set of punchy tunes. Opening with ‘One Foot In The Grave’, Lovesick Saint’ style is immediately made clear, with their growling guitars and Green Day style vocals. The guitar work even has hints…

by Skope • June 26, 2014

The Review: Speed Bump by Liz Kennedy was released 2013. A highly anticipated release from a singer songwriter who hails from the Bay area featuring all original heartfelt songs on acoustic guitar and piano, accompanied by amazing musicians on electric and acoustic guitar, piano, organ and back-up vocals. I call this style of music “Mood…

by Skope • June 25, 2014

Clarkdale Arizona is a sleepy town up in the hills between Cottonwood and Jerome, Arizona and is full of restored historic little homes where the Copper Miners used to live. The town sits just above the Verde River and the Verde Canyon Railroad. Being new to the area, we decided it would be fun to…

by Skope • June 24, 2014

In anticipation of their upcoming release, The 100th Monkey, Earth And The Next Society reveal four tracks to give a taste of what is coming up. Soaked in classic rock swagger, these tracks hark back to a time when prog rock reigned, while also acknowledging the clean aesthetics of modern music. https://soundcloud.com/earthandthenextsociety/sets/on-the-path-to-the-100th ‘Cheap Hustle’ bears…

by Skope • June 23, 2014

PETER FRAMPTON SPEAKS ON ‘HUMMINGBIRD IN A BOX’ Hummingbird in a Box, the latest work from legendary musician Peter Frampton, will be released June 23 via RED Distribution. The new music was inspired by the Cincinnati Ballet, featuring seven original guitar pieces in Frampton’s virtuosic stylings. Frampton composed all songs on the mini-album along with…

by Skope • June 19, 2014

DOOMSDAY MOURNING NEW SINGLE New York’s grimiest underground metal band, DOOMSDAY MOURNING, is back and more brutal than ever with their highly-anticipated full-length album Negligent Acts of Calculated Recklessness, available now via To The Point Records. Find it now on iTunes Amazon, Spotify, Rdio, tothepointny.com and more. Today also marks the web release of the…

by Skope • June 17, 2014

‘Swaying’ sees Keith Alan Mitchell’s vocal sailing close to the tones of Ben Folds, all the more supported by the powerful, emotional piano performance. It’s something of a lighter-waver, with its gentle rhythm and creaking bass notes, and given some glue from Kathy Kennedy’s backing vocals. ‘You Just Disappear’ showcases some classic acoustic rock, with…

by Skope • June 17, 2014

If you need to escape from all your worries and stresses than I strongly suggest that you play Will Downing’s Euphoria. When I first was involved in the interview I covered it from the natural man point of view and not the project. Now I’m truly getting lost in the cover songs of Euphoria. I…

by Skope • June 16, 2014

Sticky Fingers is known around the globe as the premiere Rolling Stones tribute band, selling out venues and out stoning The Stones. Now, singer Glen Carrol and company have brewed up a delicious beast of an album “Like A Rolling Stone” that covers the musical terrain of the 60’s and 70’s era classic rock sounds.…

by Skope • June 16, 2014

SPLIT SCREENS NEW SINGLE “THE SINNER” Jesse Cafiero, a sort of one man band, played all of the instruments on his first album Split Screens EP. To create the more upbeat pop music on Before the Storm he enlisted band members Phil Pristia (guitar), Debbie Neigher (Keys), Kyle Kelly Yahner (percussion) along with Rory O’Connor…

by Skope • June 16, 2014

Les Pauls (‘The Pauls’, get it?) album Holy Land Revisited is a passionate collection of serious rock. Opening with ‘Sleepwalking Through The Mist’, Les Pauls establish their sound as big, beefy pub rock that isn’t afraid to use some unusual embellishments such as chimes and more psych/prog elements. ‘Driving In The Final Nail’ uses a…

by Skope • June 12, 2014

NEW SINGLE BY GENE THE SOUTHERN CHILD From a small town called Florence, Alabama, Gene the Southern Child has been quietly releasing music under the radar for years. Florence is part of an area known as “The Shoals,” which houses the legendary FAME Recording Studios and is also the hometown of W.C. Handy “The Father…

by Skope • June 11, 2014

FLOSSTRADAMUS FEAT WAKA FLOCKA “TTU” Check out the new track from Flosstradamus “TTU (Too Turnt Up)” Ft. Waka Flocka out today via Ultra Music. The collaboration, spawned from an interview Flosstradamus came across where Waka mentioned wanting to work with them, is featured in the upcoming 22 Jump Street film. You can see Flosstradamus live…

by Skope • June 10, 2014

PSY AND SNOOP DOGG GET WILD IN “HANGOVER” MUSIC VIDEO Last night, PSY and Snoop Dogg invaded Jimmy Kimmel Live! and premiered a snippet of their new music video for their new song “Hangover.” You can watch the whole video in its entirety HERE! The song is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers…

by Skope • June 9, 2014

WIRE: THE RENTALS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + NEW SINGLE The Rentals have announced their long awaited new album, Lost In Alphaville, which will arrive August 26 on Polyvinyl Record Co. The highly anticipated record was recorded with a lineup that features Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig (Lucius- vocals), Ryen Slegr (Ozma – guitars), Lauren Chipman…

by Skope • June 6, 2014

WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE SOPHOMORE LP ‘POSING AS LOVE’ New York City trio Old Monk have premiered their sophomore album, Posing As Love, today in advance of its June 10 release on Eenie Meenie Records via BrooklynVegan – repost here. To celebrate the band will perform June 12 in Boston and June 14 in Brooklyn,…

by Skope • June 5, 2014

JACK WHITE DEBUTS “LAZARETTO” MUSIC VIDEO ON VEVO Jack White is pleased to unveil his glass-shattering, rubber-burning new video for “Lazaretto,” the lead single and title track off his new album out June 10 via Third Man Records/Columbia. Watch the Jonas & François directed video on VEVO here: http://smarturl.it/LazarettoVideo. ‘ WIRE: LOUDWIRE PREMIERES ‘WHEN MY…

by Skope • June 4, 2014

G.R.L. TODAY RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “UGLY HEART” Described by People Magazine as “the sexy new girl-group,” rising stars G.R.L. step out again on their own today with the release of their soon-to-be-smash hit “Ugly Heart,” following the blockbuster success in their co-starring role on “Wild Wild Love” with Pitbull, a song that is still…

by Skope • June 3, 2014

Joel Havea clearly loves the blues, and similarly loves the guitar. Strings And Wood is his latest EP, and it’s all about the guitar, baby. Mini documentary/EP preview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4rijvyBGew Kicking off with ‘Going Gone’, it’s a spunky, folky blues track with flashes of Stevie Wonder. As a three minute pop song, it’s over…

by Skope • June 3, 2014

TLH features the main members Paul Schmitz on guitar/vocals, Michael Meehan on bass/vocals, Russ Seeger on guitar/vocals, and the added talents of Chris James keys/vocals, and Tom Ryan on drums. The songs were written by the three member core, and relayed in story form. When you listen to this release, it’s obvious who their influences…

by Skope • May 30, 2014

Ray William Roldan is back with his latest release, Mended Fences. He comes on the scene with the same tenacity he puts forth in everything that he does. He is edgy country and rockin’ the socks off his fans globally. He is enjoying radio play worldwide and after listening, I can certainly understand why. He…

by Skope • May 30, 2014

NEW ALBUM POSTED BY HOTH Blackened extreme metallers Hoth have released their sophomore full-length album, Oathbreaker, via Epicurus Records. The 8-song, 55-minute opus is available to stream and purchase in digipak CD or download format via their bandcamp page. The Seattle-based duo, consisting of David Dees and Eric Peters, formed in 2011 and released their…

by Skope • May 30, 2014

One of Chicago’s top indie pop bands are The Pondhawks, who are making a spash not just locally but also abroad, with their brand of cheeky soft rock. The Beatles are the first thing that comes to mind, not necessarily the actual band, but the band members during their various solo adventures, Paul McCartney’s solo…

by Skope • May 29, 2014

From Coatsville, Pennsylvania comes Alternative Singer/Songwriter Jiggley Jones who just released his latest EP (A Mountain, A Struggle, A Tunnel, A Light) in 2014 (Lamon records). Many of you are already aware how fickle this industry is. Right from the start it might be easy to just categorize Jones as some straight ahead folk rocker,…

by Skope • May 29, 2014

ARNO COST & NORMAN DORAY COLLABO After it’s first original release back in 2009, Arno Cost and Norman Doray’s classic track ‘Apocalypse’ has been given a new lease of life with a 2014 version out from today and a slick vocal edit titled ‘Apocalypse’ (Darkest Days) featuring DEV, out from 2nd June. Having previously received…

by Skope • May 28, 2014

WE WERE ASTRONAUSTS POST “GOLDEN” We Were Astronauts is a four piece indie/alternative rock band hailing from Boston and hitting the pavement with tasteful guitar licks, strong rhythms, and memorable vocal melodies. Inspired by and named for every kid whose dream of becoming an astronaut was crushed the day NASA’s shuttle program was closed, the…

by Skope • May 28, 2014

Guitarist and songwriter Chand K Nova’s new e.p. Solar Bliss is an instrumental guitar record that’s an interesting mix of styles and sounds. Allowing the guitar to be front and center as the ‘voice’ of the music, Chand K Nova’s e.p. is full of passion and understated melodies. The e.p. begins with the title track…

by Skope • May 27, 2014

Regardless the type of music a particular guitarist might enjoy most, he or she likely will need one or more effects pedals to produce a wider range of sounds and possibly help land more studio gigs. You can pair these with great guitar reverb pedals to your liking or get the dry signal out straight to…

by Skope • May 27, 2014

WIRE: PETE MOLINARI FULL ALBUM STREAM ver the past few years, Pete Molinari has established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting musical talents. His previous album, A Train Bound For Glory, earned Pete a nomination for Best Newcomer at the MOJO Awards along with an appearance on BBC’s Later With Jools Holland. His…

by Skope • May 27, 2014

Talk about an obsession, this is 672 pages of Rolling Stones gear, trivia, and history. The subtitle is “All The Stones’ Equipment From Stage To Studio”. This five or so pound coffee table version (large table) tells you just about everything you wanted to know, or want to debate. It begins covering the history of…

by Skope • May 22, 2014

WIRE: BAND OF SKULLS’ “HOOCHIE COOCHIE” REMIX BY DAN AUERBACH PREMIERES AT ESQUIRE A new version of Band of Skulls’ single “Hoochie Coochie” premiered today at Esquire. The song, which was remixed by Dan Auerbach, is from the U.K. trio’s new album, Himalayan, which is out now to widespread critical acclaim on Electric Blues Recordings…

by Skope • May 21, 2014

DIE ANTWOORD NEW VIDEO Continuing their quest to spread Zef culture through their renowned video projects, Die Antwoord released the video for “Pitbull Terrier” today– Directed by NINJA and produced by ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER, “Pitbull Terrier” is their first since the release of DONKER MAG album track, “Cookie Thumper!” almost a year ago. In that time…

by Skope • May 20, 2014

BLONDE VIDEO “FOOLISH” Every so often a new act arises that gets everyone talking, and so enter BLONDE. BLONDE are Adam Englefield and Jacob Manson. Two young Bristolians who met over the internet via Adam’s Youtube Channel “Eton Messy” and have been making sweet music ever since. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZN9iOKgYvM http://thewileyone.com NEW SINGLE BY VATO GONZALEZ Dirty…