Jersey native John Flynn stopped performing just long enough to lay down his debut solo effort Heading For The Sun, a nine-track album encompassing rock, funk & blues. Themes range from Woodstock nostalgia, to avoiding a night in the slammer, to the concept of home and how it transcends material acquisition. Regarding this last theme,…
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NEW PATRICK SWEANY ALBUM IN JULY
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Blues has often been described as both the source of the song and the song itself. For an artist like Nashville-based bluesman Patrick Sweany, it’s also become a means of catharsis. “It’s fairly obvious that a good deal of this album is dealing with grief, loss, and its aftermath,” he explains about his new album…
NEW ALBUM FROM HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND JULY 30
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Louisiana Red Hot Records is proud to announce the release of Cane Sugar, the 4th recording from Honey Island Swamp Band, on July 30, 2013. Formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in San Francisco, Honey Island Swamp Band has developed into one of hottest new bands coming out of the South. The band…
DIRTY STREETS FREE “STAY THIRSTY” MP3
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Formed by Thomas Storz (bass, percussion), Justin Toland (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Andrew Denham (drums, percussion), and originally from Mississippi, the power trio Dirty Streets now calls Memphis home. That’s where they recorded their new album Blades Of Grass, at the legendary Ardent studio, under the guidance of sound engineer Adam Hill. The core trio…
Charley and Jesi, Circus
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BIO: Indie pop-rock duo that fuses folk and contemporary songwriting with soulful harmonies. They touch on all styles, fusing genres with each song. Their third studio album, ‘Circus’ was also recorded at the Village Recorder, with the exception of Voodoo Woman, which was tracked at Little Dog Records with Pete Anderson. A number of mentionable…
TOM ODELL ANNOUNCES U.S. SUMMER TOUR DATES
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Tom Odell, winner of the 2013 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award, will launch his next North American run on July 30 at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom. Tickets for the outing — which will also include shows in San Diego, Austin, Houston and Dallas — will go on sale this Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8. See…
Cheech and Chong, Animated Soundtrack
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Cheech and Chong were, and probably still are, the kings of humor that’s often drug based and seems quite stupid, while having a definite intelligence to it. They poke fun at society and at themselves — or at least charactures of themselves. Well, really, they are characters who happen to share names with the…
Troy Lindsey, Live At Devil’s Gulch Drinkery
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Live At Devil’s Gulch Drinkery is the fourth album from Troy Lindsey, the world-traveling sky crane worker who was long ago taught guitar by a Wyoming preacher and now records music at the drop of a crane in such venues as Moscow’s Red Square. Yeah, I think it’s a pretty colorful background, too. Anyway, Lindsey’s…
ARTISTS ON THE UP WITH LABELLED INDEPENDENT
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We take a look at some of the top independent artists in the UK in association with Labelled Independent, the new music podcast! At Labelled Independent, we pride ourselves on keeping our minds open. For those who may have read our contributions to Skope before, you’ll hopefully remember that the artists we recommend have only…
SOL, Senses
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One might expect 6 piece Funk-Rock band from Maryland SOL to deliver music that could be categorized as somewhat dated. I mean this is 2013 and before I even listened to a single note of music from SOL that’s honestly the impression I got. I expected them to be a kind of 70’s Rare Earth,…
Ajay Mathur, Come See Conquer
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Switzerland might be a strange place to birth an “Americana” artist, but Ajay Mathur’s “Come See Conquer” will undoubtedly have a few heads spinning in confusion… at first glance anyway. The good news is that Ajay’s e.p. is addictive and might make us all believers afterall. The songs are raw, combining world music, 50’s and…
DEVON ALLMAN NEW VIDEO
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Here’s the Devon Allman video, “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”, from his Ruf Records solo-debut, Turquoise, released on February 12th. This rock classic is a duet with label mate and Blues Music Award winner, Samantha Fish, whose vocals are sassy and smart; melding with Devon’s strong rich voice. I am hoping you will be interested…
JIMMY RAE ON POINT WITH MAXIM SENIN
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Get ready to wrap your brain around this lyricist from Latvia enjoying the sunny side of California. Whether it’s good, old-fashioned “California Dreamin’”or a dream of one day playing with Sting or Eric Clapton, Maxim Senin is definitely on the right path. Maxim had an excellent quote that I’d like to share with…
STEVE RYAN’S NEW ALBUM ‘BOUNDLESS MOMENTS’
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Energetic is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the opening track “Real Time” from Steve Ryans latest album “Boundless Moments”. Hearing an actual band is a refreshing change of pace for this writer, usually Singer/Songwriter types heavily rely on electronic arrangements to convey their lyrics and vocal abilities. Steve’s band is more…
Steve Ryan, Boundless Moments
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Inverting a quote from a 19th -century poet, Georgia native Steve Ryan is a “dreamer of music, and maker of dreams.” Picking up the piano as a child, then guitar & singing as a teen, he now draws on inspiration that enters his brain while dreaming or in full consciousness. Boundless Moments is his second…
BRANDI CARLILE’S “HARD WAY HOME SUMMER CONVOY” HITS THE ROAD
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Brandi Carlile will kick off her 2013 summer headline tour on June 13 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. She’ll perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on July 13 and the Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA on July 24. The west coast leg of the “Hard Way…
Steve Ryan, Boundless Moments
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For fear of being too cliché, lets just agree to agree that fortuitousness often goes to those who see moments and seize them. Such was the case when songwriter Steve Ryan was stood up at a studio by an artist he was to be working with. Left with a block of studio time and an…
TAL NATIONAL UNVEILS NEW CUT FROM ‘KAANI’
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Tal National are from Niamey, the capital city of Niger. Their music is joyously hypnotic, a highly unique contribution to West African guitar music. With its lightening fast rhythms and rotating cast of vocalists can be heard the history of Niger as a cultural crossroads along ancient trade routes. Collected within the former French colony…
STOLI’S MEMORIAL DAY IS BEER & MUSIC & BBQ WITH THE NONREFUNDABLES
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Hello world on this beautiful Tuesday morning. It would not be right to not mention that Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, died at 74. We not only mourn Ray but we also celebrate the music & legacy that he has left behind. That is always what I found so amazing with music is…
GRAVEYARD LOVERS POST “LOVE AND HUNGER”
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The spirit of rock ‘n roll is exhumed, drenched in heavy blues riffs, and smeared with earthy grit by Brooklyn’s Graveyard Lovers, a band “unmatched for both quality and energy.” (CMJ.com) Comprised of Zach Reynolds (guitar,vocals), Tricia Purvis (Drums), and Orion Wainer (Bass), the three intertwine their deepest, darkest melodies and passionate…
WIRE: NEW OWEN SINGLE ON ROLLING STONE
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The songs Mike Kinsella writes as Owen have always had rock solid lyrical foundations. And on new album, L’Ami du Peuple, the same can be said for the music. Emphasis on the rock. Anyone vaguely familiar with Kinsella’s musical lineage (Cap’n Jazz, American Football, Owls) knows he’s far from a one-note musician. And now, he…
WIRE: THE BLACK LILLIES PREMIERE NEW VIDEO “THE FALL”
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The Black Lillies are proud to premiere their new video for single “The Fall” on Entertainment Weekly. CMT’s The Pure Network will spotlight the bands new album “Runaway Freeway Blues” – which debuted in the Top 40 Billboard Country Chart and Top 20 Heatseekers chart – by adding “The Fall” to rotation beginning today, May…
FIDELIS NEW SINGLE “I COULD DO BETTER” DESTINED TO BE CLASSIC
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Fidelis is an up and coming songwriter and singer with a flair for hooks with soul. Part neo-soul, pop, piano and even country blues, Fidelis’ single demonstrates that you don’t have to follow the rules to create something articulate and memorable. Skope: Tell us a little about your single “I Could Do Better”. Is it…
SINGER SONGWRITER ALLIE FOX BUILDING HER OWN “IVORY TOWERâ€
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Country music has recently managed to cross-over into the mainstream scene with great ease. Acts like Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson and Garth Brooks have proven this to be true. An independent artist from Michigan is paving a similar path for herself. Allie Fox was a hidden gem just waiting to be found. At the age…
THE HUSSY’S AUDIO & VIDEO FROM ‘PAGAN HISS’
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The Hussy’s “Pagan Hiss” comes out on Southpaw Records. The Hussy describe themselves as “a psych punk duo from the politically charged cheese rectum that is Madison, Wisconsin.” The new album has already seen praise from the likes of Pitchfork, Spin, Ad Hoc, Impose, Get Bent, Raven Sings the Blues, and others. “Blame” MP3:…
MICHAEL EGLETON LIVE MAY 12 @ SWEET AUBURN FESTIVAL
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Jazz / Soul Blues singer Michael Egleton is riding high from his hit single ‘That’s Alright’ that is in rotation on radio stations across the country. He is set to perform at the international event – Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta, GA on Sunday May 12, 2013 at 3:00pm. Gracing the historic Sweet Auburn stage…
BREAKING: HIM TOUR CANCELLED
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HIM’s North American tour (which was due to kick off in Los Angeles on May 3rd at the House Of Blues) has been cancelled due to unforeseen medical circumstances. HIM’s lead vocalist Ville Valo has been diagnosed with severe asthma with presumptive pneumonia. Tickets for all dates will be refunded at the…
ETIENNE CHARLES’ ‘CREOLE SOUL’ TO BE RELEASED JULY 23
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Trinidad-born trumpeter Etienne Charles’ fourth full-length release, Creole Soul, is due July 23 on Culture Shock Music. An exploration of Charles’ musical roots featuring sounds from the French, Spanish and English speaking Caribbean as well as North America, Creole Soul highlights myriad inspirations from Haitian creole chants and blues to bebop and R&B while drawing…
The Diemakers, Detroit Recordings
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Rife with Punk and Rock leanings, The Diemakers have released their new EP, Detroit Recordings with acclaimed engineer, Jim Diamond (White Stripes, The Sights). As of late the band has been in a state of flux with the addition of Sharon Harris, wife of founding member, Dominic Harris. Her presence brings a Punk vibe to…
David J Caron, Thru Ever Ending Black
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Ireland’s David J Caron, who has already garnered half-a-million combined YouTube views, has released a double-album consisting of 28 tracks. One minute into the track, “It Gathers,” the pace changes greatly, as this ass-whoopin’ guitar riff takes the forefront. The speaker is striving to divine some meaning in the skies: “Look up thru the night…
THE WILD FEATHERS TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM
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The Wild Feathers have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, due out August 6, 2013 on Warner Bros Records. Their single “The Ceiling” is quickly climbing the AAA radio chart and building strong relationships with an audience across the country. Watch the video for the track here: http://youtu.be/tPkGcKckjao. The Wild Feathers are a…
DAMON DAYE: MAKING YOU MOVE
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Individualism is key to the up and coming personality that is Damon Daye. The Connecticut native recently released an eloquently executed visual to a song of his called ‘Move That Body.’ Welcomed by the mass media positively, the video went on to secure placements at various online channels and some major sites including here at…
DROPKICK MURPHYS: BENEFIT CONCERT FOR BOSTON APRIL 28
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Boston-based band Dropkick Murphys are happy to announce a benefit concert in Boston this Sunday at House of Blues. This will be a special daytime matinee show, so that entire families can take part in the event. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and the first band will start at 1 p.m. The bill on…
ROBERT PLANT PRESENTS THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS
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Robert Plant Presents the Sensational Space Shifters has announced its first North American tour dates. This dynamic and powerful new incarnation of Plant’s musical vision has been touring the world, most recently in Australia and New Zealand. The Brisbane Times said “What’s going on is further proof that Plant is far more imaginative, playful and…
A ROCKET TO THE MOON JOINS FIRST EVER 8123 TOUR
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The first annual 8123 Tour connects four seasoned rock bands that go way back for a special tour extravaganza. Kicking off on June 4th at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA and hitting many major markets across North America through July 26th, A Rocket to the Moon will reunite with good pals The Maine,…
STOLI IS USING THE MUSIC OF ELEVATOR ART TO SOOTHE THE SOUL
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I do not have to tell anyone reading this that today is truly a sad day here in Boston, MA & globally. To have our city and it’s people attacked so cowardly it is hard to digest. The Back Bay holds a special place for Skope as that is where we started not only Skope,…
Elisa Lovelie, Undertow
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Full-blown eclectic is an apt descriptor for Elisa Lovelie’s new EP, Undertow. Genres, styles and instrumentation run the musical gamut through the five tracks, in what she calls “folk rock.” Leaning heavily on classical vocal training, poignant lyrical matter and a steady rock foundation, the album plays out in mash-up style with Blues guitar, Latin…
APRIL – JUNE 2013 ARTISTS TO WATCH
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s. …
Howard Salmon & Deborah Martin-Lemmon, Old Habits Are Hard to Break
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Howard Salmon and Deborah Martin-Lemmon crossed paths in the military choir. Both having deep country music roots, they proceeded to collaborate. And we now have the album Old Habits Are Hard to Break, which includes contributions from several country music vets (fiddler Scott Joss, drummer Keith Edwards, bassist Bruce Turgon, and guitarist Ben Haggard, among…
COUNTRY NEWCOMER STURGILL SIMPSON DEBUT OUT JUNE 11
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STURGILL SIMPSON is going to change the “haven’t” to “have” in the magazine quote above with the release of his debut album–HIGH TOP MOUNTAIN–out June 11 on his own label, via Thirty Tigers Distribution. Comprised of 12 tracks, 10 of which are composed by Sturgill alone, range from furious honky-tonk to pre-outlaw country-rocking to spellbinding…
