New York based singer/songwriter Dwayna Litz just released her latest work entitled “I;m the Girl I Used to Know Again”. This latest CD from Dwayna Litz “I’m the Girl I Used to Know Again” is refreshing. It has original songs reminiscent of the country/rock/bluegrass LA-Sound-of-the-70s with songs written similar to the style of early Linda…
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SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 22, 2014
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WIZ KHALIFA UNVEILS HIS FIRST-EVER INTERACTIVE VIDEO Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa has released the world premiere of his groundbreaking new video, “Stayin Out All Night.” The clip – which marks the latest single/video from Wiz’ chart-topping new album, “BLACC HOLLYWOOD” – debuted this morning exclusively via: http://www.stayinoutallnight.com STEVE RYAN ‘LIFE DESTINY’ AUDIO BOOK VIDEO…
TOM GUERRA “ALL OF THE ABOVE”
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Tom Guerra, from Hartford Connecticut, has been around since the late 70’s writing songs and playing his guitar with a variety of blues, rock n roll and R & B bands. Over the years, Guerra has recorded or played with Rick Derringer, The Dirty Bones Blues Band’, Max Weinberg, Mark Nomad, Sticky Fingers (for which…
Matt Hannah, Let the Lonely Fade (Gammie Records)
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While it is true many feel the music industry is in disarray, it’s always a breath of fresh air to hear a new band or artist that’s not afraid to take chances with their musical expression. With Minneapolis based Matt Hannah’s latest musical offering “Let the Lonely Fade” it’s clear to me he has surpassed…
68-75: A NEW BREED OF ROCK & ROLL OUT TO CHANGE THE WORLD!
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68-75 is singer Suzanne Sledge and guitarist Andrew Cylar. Their raw rock sound mixed with Suzanne’s all out gutsy soulful southern edge creates a powerful style of rock. The band formed in 2011 and released their first EP in 2012. In 2014 they released a new full length CD “Stay On The Ride”. Their sound…
DIABLO BLVD SIGN RECORD DEAL + VIDEO
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Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of Belgium’s finest – anthemic grooving rock/metal outfit DIABLO BLVD! Formed in 2005 with all members hailing from the city of Antwerp, Belgium, the band is named after a CORROSION OF CONFORMITY song and lead by notorious stand-up comedian and singer Alex Agnew. With current and ex-members…
Rhett May, Insatiable (EP)
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Who doesn’t like Singer-Songwriter music? However I’d bet not all hands go up in the air. I mean, while Singer-Songwriter, which by the way kind of emerges in the late 60’s and 70’s with the arrival of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Elton John and Billy Joel, represented a close and personal artistic snapshot from the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 17, 2014
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TINASHE MAKES OFFICIAL DEBUT ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS With three impressive self-released mixtapes under her creative belt, Tinashe’s major label album debut, Aquarius, makes its official entry onto the Billboard charts. Released on October 7 via RCA Records, the critically adored Aquarius enters at #3 on this week’s Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart, according to…
Phil Varca and The Slamjammers
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(Long Island) New York based blues band Phil Varca and The Slamjammers are no stranger to musical movement. The band is composed of three veteran rockers: Phil Varca (guitar. vocals), Tom Porter (Bass) and Russell Stone (Drums.) Having cut their teeth with multiple albums and 35 years of experience they have also has enjoyed a…
Steven Norman Long, Message for the Masses
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Steven Norman Long is one of those singular composers out of San Francisco armed with an acoustic guitar and a whole lot of wisdom. He just released his latest CD entitled Message for the Masses in 2014. Long presents an original blender of sound mixing classic artists like Teddy Pendergrass, Sam Cooke, Arthur Cooley and…
Billy Roberts And The Rough Riders, The Last of the Originals
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Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders is a celebration of Americana. “The Last of the Originals” does country music just right. Everything fits together perfectly from the western twang of the guitar to the bluesy feel of the band. With great attention to detail the songs feature fiddle, harmonica, helping to give color. Lyrically the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 13, 2014
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GLASVEGAS VIDEO “MAGAZINE” Glasvegas have released a new video for “Magazine” from their most recent album, Later …When The TV Turns To Static. “Magazine” is a thundering, swirling study of the false Gods we worship. James Allan, Glasvegas song-writer, guitarist, vocalist, frontman, beloved people’s poet (and profound Glaswegian) says “the song is about the things…
Doug Cash, Secrets
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Doug Cash is a jack of all trades, singer/songwriter, musician and producer out of Sacramento, CA. His current EP, Secrets is a wide variety of surprises in a short span of time. He has clever ditties that pleases the ears and wakes up your senses. Cash has smooth, soothing vocals that lay out his message…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 7, 2014
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DAVID GUETTA “DANGEROUS” David Guetta is about to shift the needle yet again with his new single ‘Dangerous,’ featuring the vocal talents of emergent new artist Sam Martin. ‘Dangerous,’ which can be heard here and is available today October 6th. David Guetta’s highly anticipated 6th album, Listen, will be released around the globe on November…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2014
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NEW VIDEO BY ROADKILL CHOIR Florida-based band Roadkill Ghost Choir have a new music video for their song “Slow Knife,” which premiered on Stereogum yesterday. Lead singer Andrew Shepard commented on the filming process and final product: “I sat in a bathtub full of black liquid for 5 hours so you can enjoy this 4…
SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 1, 2014
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ISRAEL NASH FEATURED AS A NPR “WORLD CAFÉ NEXT” ARTIST Israel Nash, whose new record Rain Plans (out now via Loose/Thirty Tigers) is receiving widespread critical praise, has been chosen as a NPR “World Café Next” artist. Read the piece here featuring the album’s title track and “Woman at the Well.” http://www.npr.org/blogs/world-cafe/2014/09/29/351753440/world-cafe-next-israel-nash NEW SINGLE BY…
STOLI WOULD NOT MIND ‘GETTING AWAY’ WITH SARAH SCHULTE
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Good morning to all, I hope you are all doing well today. Before we begin I want to give a congratulations to Ingrid Michaelson on her smash hit, “Girls Chase Boys” which you can play here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GBT37_yyzY. It is so awesome to see musicians like Ingrid who put in hard work, passion, and immense…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
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THE RABID WHOLE POST WHOLE EP Toronto based Alternative Rock band The Rabid Whole have released their highly anticipated “Problems” EP, available for streaming on their SoundCloud. The Rabid Whole will be touring in support of the “Problems” EP with Cyanotic on the Terminatour this fall. THE DOUGH ROLLER LIVE IN CAMBRIDGE, MA Their new…
THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC VIDEO “OLD PIANO”
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Montreal alt, folk-pop quintet, The Franklin Electric re-released their powerful debut album This Is How I Let You Down on May 6, 2014 via Montreal-based indie label, Indica Records (Half Moon Run, Phantogram). Over the course of the summer, The Franklin Electric played some of the most impressive festivals in the Eastern part of Canada…
Cara Smith, Off I Go
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With her unique blend of country and blues, Cara Smith’s Off I Go is a collection of feel good tunes to get lost in. https://carasmith.bandcamp.com/releases ‘Gonna Get Up’ set the tone from the start with its upbeat, cheery country vibe. The rhythm shuffles along as Cara Smith’s vocal struts confidently through the track’s mix. There’s…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
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BETTE MIDLER TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM Multiple Grammy Award®-winning singer and legendary performer Bette Midler returns to the studio to release ‘It’s The Girls!’, a stunning new album that pays tribute to girl groups through the ages. ‘It’s The Girls!’ is a jaunty and celebratory collection of some of the greatest harmonies performed by…
HIDDEN VENUES: BEST VENUES YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARD ABOUT
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Not only do smaller venues boast unique locations off the beaten track, they also have more affordable entrance fees, intimate stage shows and a better sound quality than large music venues. Masked by their day-time appearance, hidden away down city back streets and tucked up in attics, hidden gig venues offer the perfect chance to…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
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GRAVEYARD SHIFTERS SIGN RECORD DEAL Finnish crust punk ‘n’ rollers GRAVEYARD SHIFTERS signs with German label Eternal Sound Records. The debut EP “Brainwashed by Moonshine” is scheduled for a release on 31st of October in Europe/UK. The debut EP will be released in Europe/UK in a stylish Digipack CD and as well in Finland 150…
STOLI DECLARES RICK SHAFFER’S ALBUM ‘MISADVENTURE’ A CLASSIC
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Hello there world, I am bouncing off the walls off Vitamin Water & Monster Energy drinks and I am feeling good. I really would love to skip to the interview but lets do some music news first. Pandora, the leading internet radio service, and international music rights management company BMG, announced a multi-year agreement for…
UPCOMING ROLLING STONES CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA
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There will always be a music fan out there ready to jump into a comeback concert. We’re talking about the ever so famous Rolling Stones, who have been known for hit singles like “It’s All Over Now” and “Heart of Stone”. Consisting of a charismatic team of pop prodigies, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie…
SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
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NOOCH SINGLE FEAT PAUL WALL Check out Nooch’s “How Real” featuring Houston legend Paul Wall. “How Reel” serves as the first single of Nooch’s upcoming project Sophomore Slump, available October 1st. The single also serves as the kick off for Oy Boyz Records’ #OneWayWednesdays campaign. Every Wednesday from now to the end of October there…
LET THE “REVOLUTION” BEGIN!
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Electric Revolution is an Original Hard Rock Power Trio from Wisconsin. They are: Steve Crucianelli – Bass guitar, Vocals Joe Gajan – Guitar Billie Pulera – Drums, Vocals. Based in Kenosha, WI, As the band says: “Prepare for the revolution… the Electric Revolution!” This group of experienced and very talented musicians delivers that great Wisconsin…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 28, 2014
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THE NORTH STAR GROUP LAUNCHES SOURCE 360 Iconic brand presents a fresh and innovative event where Hip-Hop meets Hipster. The NorthStar Group and The Source Magazine, the first major Hip-Hop periodical in the world, are breaking ground in a new way – producing the first ever SOURCE360. The inaugural SOURCE360 will be a three-day expo,…
Django Mack, Sweet Life
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While it is true many feel the music industry is in disarray, it’s always a breath of fresh air to hear a new band or artist that’s not afraid to take chances with their musical expression. With San Francisco based Django Mack’s latest musical offering “Sweet Life” it’s clear to me he has surpassed what…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 27, 2014
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BLOOD SISTER SHARES NEW SINGLE VIA STEREOGUM Blood Sister is back with their heady brand of blown-out rippers. Ezana Edwards, formerly of Brooklyn act Night Manager, relocated to San Francisco after the band parted ways and initially started jamming with members of Bay Area mainstays such as Ganglians, The Mallard, and Warm Soda for early…
Christina Gaudet, Wild Things
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Christina Gaudet s a hot running artist/band from the New York area. Her latest CD released in 2014 is entitled “Wild Things”. Nowadays making music is so accessible to anyone and being that we have the do it yourself attitude, it just makes sense. Most bands don’t want to sit around just waiting for someone…
Ari and the Alibis, Self titled EP
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Ari and the Alibis are a band out of Sarasota, FL and is making waves in a short period of time. Building quite the following with their worldly sounds fused with jazz, blues and a powerhouse vocal that exudes confidence and is winning their audience over. Listen – https://soundcloud.com/ari-and-the-alibis/sets/ari-and-the-alibis-ep There is a nice Latin flair…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 26, 2014
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QUENTIN REDDY DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW Country Music Television Star Quentin Reddy has found a Diamond in the Rough with the release of his debut album. This mohawked music man wrote his first song at age seven and taught himself guitar by age nine. Primed for the stage landing an enviable top two slot on…
Rick Parma, Piece of Heaven
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This CD “Piece of Heaven” by Southern California’s own Rick Parma is probably destined to be remembered as one of the classic good timing Smooth-Jazz CD’s of recent time. I’m an experienced listener of the Jazz standard – and always skeptical as my standards set relatively high. This is not really Jazz mind you but…
JIMMY RAE ALL SMILES WITH CARTHY
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Three brothers from Houston are living the dream of writing and recording music together. They say everything is BIGGER in Texas and so Chase, Drew & Seth certainly hope to make a HUGE impact on the music scene. The name of their band is Carthy and their sound is very fresh & lively with Indie…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 14, 2014
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DEAR CRIMINALS “PETITE MORT” PREMIERES Montreal’s Dear Criminals is Charles Lavoie, Vincent Legault and Frannie Holder’s side project. Having expressed their will to play together for years, they finally decided to unite efforts in this project where Charles’ intense and strong vocals and Frannie’s vulnerable and fragile voice complement each other in a very unique…
Skymonk, Skymonk
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From the opening bars of Skymonk’s self titled EP, a confident wash of smoky blues tinged indie rock launches itself forward, paving the way for ten minutes of solid tunes. Listen – http://skymonk.bandcamp.com Opener ‘Stop Looking At Me’ manages to set the bar high, with a sultry, hazy rock riff that perfectly underpins the track’s…
Benn Bacot, 4Love of Abbey! (VOLUME I)
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This CD 4Love of Abbey! (VOLUME I) is the latest release from San Francisco based Jazz Vocalist Benn Bacot. A CD of standards, some classics, of the American Songbook. Old blues from 1895 to 60’s vocalese this CD showcases the many layers of a voice not often heard in today’s music. No tenor or baritone…
Eric Frisch, “Mary Ann”
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Country is as country does right here with Eric Frisch’s ‘Mary Ann’. Stream the single: https://soundcloud.com/ericfrisch/mary-ann Cracking out some classic blues riffs and laying down some serious square dance fodder, this is one of those tracks that ain’t going to be for everyone. Writing as a Brit, it’s not one of those genres that gets…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 12, 2014
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NEW SINGLE BY JAKIL Before the sun sets on the summer, newcomers Jakil release new single ‘Istanbul’ on the 28th of September via Sticky Lips Music. As the follow-up to the tender tune ‘Look Like Gold’, the band’s self-released debut single, ‘Istanbul’ conjures up feelings of sleepless nights under a smouldering sky. A Quincy Jones…
