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…
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Chand K Nova, Solar Bliss EP
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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…
REVIEWING FOUR HIGH-QULAITY PEDALS FOR ROCK MUSIC
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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…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 27, 2014
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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…
PRODUCT REVIEW: ROLLING STONES GEAR, ANDY BABIUK & GREG PREVOST
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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…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 22, 2014
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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…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 21, 2014
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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…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 20, 2014
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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…
Fox Band – Fox (EP)
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Kalamazoo, Michigan power trio, Fox has released a new 4 song EP entitled “Fox EP” and is available for a sample listen via the below BANDCAMP Link. As a music fans aficionado who’s strictly a voyeur, and /or a writer who’s never played a lick or tried to fit different musical components together into a…
The Cosmonauts, Take Me To Your Leader
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The Cosmonauts, in case you weren’t aware, are a new wave funk band with their tongues firmly wedged in their cheeks. Their songs are filled with Soviet references and jokey faux-communist phrasings, with ‘Space Debris’ name checking Boris Yeltsin, Gorbachev and Vladimir Putin. While the new wave aesthetic runs throughout the album, there are a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2014
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NEW VIDEO BY GRINDHOUSE GANG Stoupe, the Enemy of Mankind, known for his previous production work with the legendary underground Philadelphia hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, returns to the game in collaboration with some young hungry artists known as Grindhouse Gang (Mark Deez, Dr. iLL, & Powder) who bring that raw hardcore hip-hop delivery back…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2014
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NEW VIDEO MICHAEL JACKSON & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Watch the Brand New Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake Video for “Love Never Felt So Good”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG08ukJPtR8 LEFTY WILLIAMS AND TREE LEAF MUSIC ANNOUNCE AUGUST 21 RELEASE DATE Lefty Williams, Producer Ashley Dennis and Tree Leaf Music have announced an August 21 release date for the singer/songwriter/guitarist’s upcoming…
EDO CASTRO: NO BOUNDARIES
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I recently had the pleasure of not only reviewing the music of Edo Castro but interviewing him as well. I found his artistic expression/interpretation of Jazz to be not only exhilarating, I found it to be somewhat groundbreaking. Music is an extension of the artist, and what makes Castro so special is his passionate, artistic…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 14, 2014
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WIRE: KRIS DELMHORST WALL STREET JOURNAL PREMIERES “92ND ST” VIDEO On May 13, Signature Sounds releases Blood Test, the latest LP from acclaimed singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst. In celebration, the Wall Street Journal is exclusively premiering the brand new video for the track “92nd St” at http://on.wsj.com/1qzEh1C. The album is currently streaming in its entirety over…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 13, 2014
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WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY LEE COREY OSWALD Recently signed to No Sleep Records, Portland indie-punk band Lee Corey Oswald has announced plans to release a new full-length album titled Regards on August 5th. In conjunction with the announcement, the band has debuted the first new song, “Progress,”which features guest vocals from labelmate Ty Vaughn of…
Secret Season, The Answer
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This CD is the third release from Secret Season a 2 person musical project from France of all places. Any band 3 albums into it a musical career are clearly focused and dedicated to their craft. Secret Season is no exception. This release includes a nice variety of songs and sounds. Recorded on the Seine…
ERIC ZAYNE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NEW YORK CITY”
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A native of Kinshasa, Zaire, Zayne moved to Canada at age 13 after a civil war erupted in his hometown. Several years later, he began a five-year stint touring throughout Asia, where he played keys, guitar and sang in a funk band. When he moved to Los Angeles in 2013, Zayne focused on pop-alternative music.…
KYLIE ODETTA SINGLE “WAITING GAME”
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Kylie Odetta, a masterful young singer/songwriter who has been called an old soul and penned over 200 songs at age 16. Kylie began writing songs at age 8 and had her first live performance at age 9 and album titled “Lost in My Future” at 11 years old. Her music is playful, powerful and soulful.…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 8, 2014
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LLACE SARABETE VIDEO “PLAY IN THIS CLUB” Here is the latest song from Atlanta’s favorite female R&B artist LLACE SARABETE’ with a track that will have everyone dancing, wherever they may be! Produced by Peter Jacobson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4N3fenH7qk NASTYMANE “DEAD PEOPLE” SINGLE DJ’s here is a brand new record from NastyMane that we think has potential…
Peter Wise, When Day Breaks
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On his latest album, When Day Breaks, Peter Wise fuses the upbeat songwriting like that of Simon & Garfunkel with the wistful yearnings of classic folk and Americana. Opening with ‘To Be Free’, it’s clear that Peter Wise has the musical chops and writing sensibilities to put together an engaging track. Laced with lap steel…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 5, 2014
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WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY TRIBAL SEEDS World-renowned Billboard Reggae Chart-topping group Tribal Seeds team up with Jambase today to release their newest track “Blood Clot” featuring reggae legend, Don Carlos. This song is the second single off their upcoming fourth studio album entitled Representing – due out Tuesday, May 13th. Listen to the new track…
Scott Neubert, All In A Daze Work
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Scott Neubert has spent his musical career making other people sound awesome. He is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, artist, songwriter and the list of talents never stops. He started receiving the accolades in Austin, TX where he won and built a name for himself as Best Multi-Instrumentalist and also known for Kerrville’s All Star Band Member.…
Jimmy Pinchak Band, Make it Better (2014)
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This CD “Make it Better (2014)” by Southern California’s own Jimmy Pinchak Band is probably destined to be remembered as one of the classic good timing Americana-Alt Rock CD’s of recent time. Its pure rocking Americana magic the way it used to be, full of cautionary tales, and a passion for life and life on…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 30, 2014
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LEROY SANCHEZ VIDEO “LITTLE DANCER” VIDEO Singer/songwriter Leroy Sanchez releases “Little Dancer” on 4/29 and will be available on iTunes. Produced by Jim Jonsin and Frank Romano for Rebel Rock and Leroy Sanchez, this original song comes as a special release from Leroy to his incredible fans and supporters which include over 300,000 YouTube…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 29, 2014
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WIRE: SHERRY LYNN NEW VIDEO “GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS” Sherry Lynn’s rip-roarin’ good time “Girls Will Be Girls” video premieres today on CMT.com. The “Girls Will Be Girls” clip offers a visual feast filled with fun images of classic cars, a bachelorette party and lissome line-dancers, while the song’s hooky chorus and melodic riffs…
Ed Roman, Letters From High Latitudes
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“Letters From High Latitudes,” the upcoming album from virtuoso musician Ed Roman is a delight to listen to. Roman’s vast musical talent and gift for composition is displayed prominently in each of the thirteen tracks found on the album. With sounds ranging from upbeat and funky to mellow and somber, the entire album is a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 28, 2014
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PRIYANKA CHOPRA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME” Interscope Geffen A&M, Desi Hits, and 2101 Records are pleased to announce the release of “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” the new single off Priyanka Chopra’s much anticipated debut album. Chopra’s new track, a contemporary EDM remake of Bonnie Raitt’s classic ballad produced…
Gypsy Lumberjacks, Pulling Upon the Strap
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(Minneapolis, Minn.) Gypsy Lumberjacks are a hot up and coming band based primary in the North —but tour all around Midwest. Their music is steeped in Rock, Blues and Celtic Bluegrass Folk. Their latest CD “Pulling Upon the Strap” (2014) embraces the rich heritage of all of the above genres, while holding his own within…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 24, 2014
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WIRE: KARMIN OPEN UP WITH LARRY KING Amy and Nick of Karmin, the Youtube turned mainstream music sensation, sat down with Larry King to discuss their love/hate relationship with fame — including the reason for their long engagement and two postponed wedding dates. Nick Noonan and Amy Heidemann open up about their rise to success:…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 23, 2014
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SLOTHRUST “ELECTRIC FUNERAL” (BLACK SABBATH COVER) Slothrust continues to garner fans left and right. After two amazing performances for Record Store Day, the band will be hopping on a new adventure with Austin rocker Ben Kweller. Slothrust will be joining Ben Kweller on his Northeast dates as part of their tour in support of their…
Craving Strange, The Life Exceptional
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The Life Exceptional is the latest release from 4 piece band Craving Strange based out of NY, and was released in 2012. I would describe Craving Strange as one of the more bluesy, darker, denser, straight forward Alt-Rock band out there right now. They have a rocked out vibe and hooky songs, and from…
SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 22, 2014
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NEW SINGLE FROM BRIDGE CITY HUSTLE From the heart of Brooklyn comes modern funk/soul/rock band Bridge City Hustle who releases new single “Too Good For Me” from their debut self-titled EP. Comprised of four talented and innovative musicians, songwriters, and producers, BCH is keeping funk alive with this groovy new single that attracts fans…
ThreeStateFamous, Suburban Street Trash
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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…
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…
