The new album from Three State Famous, Suburban Street Trash, is a non-stop tour of all-out rock’n’roll. Making use of every rock trick in the book, it’s hard not to find something you’ll like provided you have a reasonable tolerance for the genre. Swaying between blues, country and at times hair metal, Three State Famous…
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IMELDA MAY “IT’S GOOD TO BE ALIVE†VIDEO
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Ireland’s Imelda May is set to release her third album, Tribal, out July 29 with Verve Records. Watch the video HERE for “It’s Good To Be Alive” and the Tribal album teaser HERE. This record marks the first release from May since 2010’s Mayhem, of which The Los Angeles Times commented, “Dublin, Ireland-born Imelda May’s…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 18, 2014
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PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED MUSIC FROM HANK WILLIAMS SURFACES Omnivore Recordings will soon release the full-length version of The Garden Spot Programs, 1950, featuring 24 performances, unheard for 64 years, from country music legend Hank Williams. Rescued from obscurity, these shows originally aired more than six decades ago; The Garden Spot Programs, 1950 collects material from the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 17, 2014
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NEW SINGLE BY RAMASES Unearthed from years of being lost and finally garnering the attention it deserves, the psychedelic rock project Ramases is ready to be brought back to life by Stormvox Records. The Quietus unveils one of the first tracks to be heard off of the deluxe reissue, with the title “groove laden”…
Feral Ghost, A Gathering Storm
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A Gathering Storm is a diverse offering from London based Feral Ghost with vocalist/guitarist Danny Warwick at the helm. Sometimes inspiration comes from daily emotive impressions including a bumper-sticker, scribbles on a wall, signs of various purpose and from these static and fixed messages, an evocative and emotive pulse is brought forth. With a tantalizing…
They Know, Together In This Live Review
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Lifelong friends Daniel Ehart and LeeRaden have put together a great lineup of musician friends and professionals for this live CD “Together In This”, an tasteful and enjoyable collection of original songs that steal the heart of the 60’s and keep the torch alive. I don’t come across this type of music often, so when…
Sharp Practise, Steal With Pride
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In an age of ever expanding musical genres and experimentation, Sharp Practise uphold the melodic rock style by trying to keep the song structure simple and accessible while still allowing room for something clever to happen. That might be a guitar solo or three like in Maybe (This Ain’t Right) or even a little vocal…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 9, 2014
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NEW VIDEO BY THE VACANT LOTS With a minimalist aesthetic of rock n’ roll The Vacant Lots are bringing their hypnotic sonic assault with the release of Departure on July 1, 2014 via Sonic Cathedral. Blending an angular interplay of guitars and electronics with geometric-laden riffs on their debut LP, The Vacant Lots create their…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 8, 2014
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FAIRCHILD VIDEO FOR “BURNING FEET” FAIRCHILD will digitally release their debut ‘Burning Feet’ EP worldwide on Friday April 25th through Canvas Sounds. Produced & mixed by Catherine Marks (Foals, Howling Bells, Wolf Alice), the EP will also feature a KNDR remix of ‘Dancer’. In anticipation of the release, the band have just put out a…
Midnight Mosaic, Fire Work
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This sextet from Asbury Park, N.J. has all the essential ingredients of an explosive live band, and their new album Fire Work seems to capture that lightning in a bottle experience that most of us musician types could only hope for. They’re currently ranked #1 on ReverbNation and enjoying airplay across the globe through terrestrial,…
Asteria Lux, Lovedrunk EP
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Combining Latin and Ancient Greek for their band name, Asteria Lux consists of two vocalist vixens and a guitarist-producer who’s not only rocked out in Communist China but is also the author of the bestselling Everything Songwriting Book. Uniting modern pop with classic sounds, Asteria Lux has already been around the block, appearing as guests…
Matthew Patrick, Yard Sale
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Matthew Patrick is a Maryland based rocker with a countrified edge. His latest release, Yard Sale, speaks to the blue colored worker trying to make it as an indie artist. It is a lot of work hitting the workforce and reaching fans all at the same time. Take it from someone who has successfully found…
Deborah Bonham, Spirit
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To anyone who doesn’t know, John Bonham, one of the mightiest rock n’ roll titans to ever grace the throne of a drumkit, has a little sister, Deborah. Although Deborah was a very young girl when her older brother was in his prime with Led Zeppelin, by watching his performances and being around the atmosphere…
John Oszajca, Elephant Graveyard
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Elephant Graveyard, the new album from John Oszajca is a fun ride! The album opens with the upbeat rock tune “The Day I Died” which is a fun meditation on a relatively depressing topic. The juxtaposition of the peppy music and the lyrical content is brilliant and makes for a toe-tapping good time. Things slow…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 3, 2014
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WIRE: NOISEY PRESENTS CHLÖE HOWL UNPLUGGED Noisey presents the latest episode of Noisey Acoustics, featuring London-based artist Chlöe Howl. In the two-part episode, the 19-year-old artist flawlessly performs tracks “No Strings” and “Rumour” on a Brooklyn rooftop. Watch the episode on Noisey: “No Strings”: http://noisey.vice.com/noisey-acoustics/www.noisey.com/noisey-acoustics/chloe-howl-no-strings “Rumour”: http://noisey.vice.com/noisey-acoustics/chloe-howl-rumour WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY WALKING SHAPES “Winter fell,”…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 31, 2014
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SANTANA, WYCLEF, AVICII & ALEXANDRE PIRES SELECTED FOR THE OFFICIAL ANTHEM OF THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment announce today that the Official Anthem of the 2014 FIFA World CupTM in Brazil is entitled “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way),” and features a global superstar line-up including music legend…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 28, 2014
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WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY DELETED SCENES VIA SPIN.COM Check out the new Deleted Scenes video for “You Get to Say Whatever You Want” off of their upcoming LP Lithium Burn out 4/15 via Park the Van Records. Dan the singer and Ben Usie edited video from the Occupy Wall Street movement to make this video…
Boswell, Beryllium
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Boswell isn’t your average classic coverband, this Austin band has found a way to also channel the greats into their very own brand of future classics by mining the very bands they so passionately represent. Boswell’s debut e.p. Beryllium has been widely received and at first listen it’s clear to understand why. With The Beatles…
Michael Barry-Rec, Continuum
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About the Artist: This is Barry’s latest release entitled Continuum. Researching his bio he has an accomplished musical career thus far. With a distinctive talent for composing and improvising a unique new age guitar sound. Barry combines styles like Instrumental, Acoustic Rock/Blues, New Age Contemporary with the guitar as his centerpiece. On the guest list…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 27, 2014
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NEW VIDEO BY FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, undoubtedly one of the most relevant and successful rock bands globally, dominated 2013, releasing their blockbuster project, the two-part masterwork, THE WRONG SIDE OF HEAVEN AND THE RIGHTEOUS SIDE OF HELL ─ VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2. Both volumes debuted on the Billboard album…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 26, 2014
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WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM STONE COLD FOX Stone Cold Fox is an Indie Rock Band from Brooklyn, New York. Comprised of members from California to Maine, the band’s inception was a fairy tale that only Brooklyn could write. With influences from all genres and decades, from American Roots Music to Electro-Indie Pop, the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 25, 2014
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WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY SECRETARY Seattle based Secretary have just premiered their latest song, “The Only Ones,” on IMPOSE. This captivating track will draw you in with deep lead vocals layered over ethereal backing vocals and energetic rhythms that will have you rocking out in no time. Secretary is comprised of members Craig Ellison…
THE LOVEHOWL POST “24”
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Brooklyn-based, blues-rock quartet, The LoveHowl, is shaking some soul into the hearts of young indie rockers in search of more than just the next hipster anthem, showcasing solid soulful vocals, tight beats, and gritty licks on their debut EP The Chase. Listen to “24” https://soundcloud.com/thelovehowl/24-1?in=thelovehowl/sets/the-chase The four howlers consist of front woman/guitarist Amy Sheehan, guitarist…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 24, 2014
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SAM SMITH TO APPEAR AS MUSICAL GUEST ON “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” MARCH 29 Sam Smith will make his TV debut on “Saturday Night Live” on March 29 as the show’s musical guest. Emmy Award winner Louis C.K. will host, returning for his second time. Smith kicks off his first US headline tour in Washington DC…
TERRAPLANE SUN NEW SINGLE “THE STONE”
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Terraplane Sun are excited to announce that their new album Generation Blues is completed for release in July of this year on Trauma 2 Records. The album is the follow-up to the SoCal-based quintet’s 2013 EP entitled Ya Never Know. Recorded at Kingsize Sound Labs in Eagle Rock, CA, the album features new recordings with…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2014
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BRENT JOHNSON NEW SINGLE & RECORD DEAL Canadian label Justin Time Records announces the signing of New Orleans-based blues/rock guitarist Brent Johnson and will release his debut album, Set the World on Fire, on April 8. Johnson is backed on the new CD by his road-tested band of Bill Blok (bass, backing vocals), John Perkins…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 19, 2014
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WIRE: YASMIN HAMDAN LP ON NPR Yasmine Hamdan’s Ya Nass (Crammed Discs) is an elegant, borderless stream of electro folk pop, with acoustic guitars, vintage synths, and spellbinding atmospheres. While Yasmine’s vocals are definitely connected to traditions of Arabic music, the structures and arrangements of the songs are very remote from its codes. The record…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 18, 2014
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WIRE: UNCICYCLE SINGLE ON SPIN Brooklyn’s Unicycle Loves You has announced the release of their fourth album The Dead Age, which will see a release on June 10th on Highwheel Records/Mecca Lecca, exactly six years to the day after the release of their debut album. The band has shared “Face Tattoo,” the first single from…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 17, 2014
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A-ALIKES VIDEO “THEY WATCHING” Revolutionary duo A-Alikes recently dropped the official video for “They Watching” from their Us Against Them EP directed and edited by Solace for Guerilla Nation and Buendia Productions. Surveillance footage blends with clips of gps tracking software and shots of everyday life in the black and white video, which makes their…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 14, 2014
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JIMMY PAGE REMASTERS FIRST 3 LED ZEPELLIN ALBUMS John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant came together in 1968 as Led Zeppelin. Over the next decade, the band would become one of the most influential, innovative and successful groups in modern music, selling more than 300 million albums worldwide. Their songs are…
Lemon Hill, EP
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Philadelphia based 3 piece band Lemon composes in an eclectic style borrowing from Folk-Pop-Rock music, combined with an Alt-Rock aesthetic. Their lyrics share a humor/self-deprecating sensibility. As a band they write of the mundane and the complex, and probably doesn’t understand everything but questions what they already know. This latest 2 track demo entitled Lemon…
The Crawdaddies, Live From the Road
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The Crawdaddies are going to claw their way to the top by offering up one incredible groove! The catchy, Crawdaddy sound will head straight to your bones and make you shake, rattle & roll! Prepare yourself for a style of music that merges together elements of: Rock, Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Ska, Roots, Jazz…
Wayne William, The Parade
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Wayne William has a friendly yet soulful voice that stands out with depth and near perfect pitch. He’s a singer/songwriter as well as live performer whose Maltese heritage makes his appearance also stand out in a crowd. He began singing professionally at just 13. He’s also a music producer so he’s what the music biz…
Sunshine Riot, A Fresh Bottle and A Brand New Day
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Sunshine Riot is a breath of fresh for alot of us who just can’t wait for this harsh winter to be over. Maybe it’s a bit naive of me to put it like this, but the group’s mission is definitely clear. They’ve been described as Johnny Cash meets Curt Cobain and their relentless touring across…
Jacob Lathan, Midnight Train
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Who doesn’t like Singer-Songwriter music? 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 represented a close and personal artistic snapshot…
Sons of the Radio, The Delicate Machinery
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There’s a real sense of cathartic musical independence here via this latest work from Baltimore based musical four-some Sons of the Radio lead by front man Matt Gomez. While everything here on this latest CD is shall I say exceptionally entertaining it also manages to cover a pretty wide range of musical styles as well.…
Edo Castro – Sacred Graffiti
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This CD occupies the territory between fusion and progressive rock. However you slice it, though, this is quite a strong disc. Edo Castro plays bass, so one might expect this to be a bass heavy release. That’s not really true. Sure, the bass does shine on several pieces, but it’s more of a group thing,…
Lisa Star feat. Charles Davis – Bare Essentials
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This is an incredible disc. Mind you, it’s an understated release featuring just the jazz guitar of Charles Davis and the dreamy vocals of Lisa Star. It’s also incredibly beautiful. The format never gets old and there are some truly exceptional moments here. PASSION STAR RECORDS: http://www.passionstarmusic.com/lisa-star.html The disc opens with “On a Clear Day…
David Park, Until I’m Done
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Swedish singer/songwriter David Park is a hot up and comer based primary in the Swedish midlands. His unique music is steeped in Rock, Blues, Bluegrass to Rockabilly. His latest CD “Until I’m Done” embraces the rich heritage of all of the above genres, while holding his own within his deep and versatile voice and exuberant…
BOY GEORGE CONFIRMS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR FOR APRIL
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Legendary artist Boy George has confirmed today that he will be embarking on an 8 date North American tour this April in continual support of his brand new studio full-length ‘This Is What I Do’. This highly anticipated tour will commence on the east coast at Philadelphia’s Theater of the Living Arts, and will make…
