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:…
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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…
The Gypsy Sons, Whiskey & The Devil
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If you’ve been paying attention, sounds that in the past would have been considered linked to extreme metal have become more and more mainstream as the last couple decades have passed. That kind of influence has splashed across all types of musical genres. Here it’s added to Southern Rock. The result is something that has…
DAVE ARCARI US DATES + “WHISKY IN MY BLOOD”
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Glasgow-based blues musician Dave Arcari will be releasing his fifth studio album, Whisky In My Blood, worldwide March 25th. On it, the slide guitarist & songwriter turns in 14 tracks that owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues. Arcari is joined by his backing band The Hellsinki…
THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS NEW STUDIO ALBUM SONG SAMPLES
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Legendary American blues-rockers The Fabulous Thunderbirds have released their first new full-length studio recording in nearly a decade, via renowned blues label Severn Records. Fittingly titled On The Verge, the album is now available online and in stores everywhere today. The band, anchored by the big voice of original front man Kim Wilson, usher in…
Jeff Cannon, 13 Questions
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Jeff Cannon’s latest release is the hallmark of an ever-evolving artist. This third phase of his musical career shows us a contemplative songwriter simply seeking answers to 13 questions. Appropriately, the 13-tracks of the album deal with issues of commonality that run through us all: Isolation, otherness, regret, and institution to name a few. The…
THE BOWERY RIOTS POST “MANY WAYS YOU’RE MINE”
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Paying homage to their own NYC neighborhood and family tree The Bowery Riots are a 3 piece Rock N Roll band who take their name from turn of the century gang The Bowery Boys and the 1849 Astor Riot.
WIRE: MISSION SOUTH POST “PEACHES” ON RELIX
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The roots/rock trio Mission South teams up with Relix Magazine to release “Peaches,” the first single off their upcoming sophomore EP Migration Vol. 2 – due out April 9th, 2013. This will be the second installment in their acclaimed 3-part Migration EP series. With a sound reminiscent of Dr. Dog and Ben Harper, Mission South…
BRING THE WORLD’S GREATEST CONCERTS TO THE IPAD
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Wolfgang Vault has teamed up with Groovebug to launch their latest iPad app, Concert Vault for iPad. The app brings the world’s greatest collection of exclusive live concert audio and video from the ’50s to the present day, all available for high quality streaming on your iPad. Concert Vault’s roster currently has more than 3,500…
WHITESNAKE GUITARIST DOUG ALDRICH’S ORIGINAL BAND TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of bluesy hard rockers Burning Rain’s third studio album, EPIC OBSESSION, on May 21st in North America. Burning Rain was founded by current Whitesnake axeman Doug Aldrich together with singer Keith St. John (ex-Montrose). The line-up for the new album is rounded out by Sean McNabb…
NEW MISSION SOUTH EP IN APRIL
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The roots/rock trio Mission South announces today they will release their sophomore 6-track EP Migration Vol. 2 on April 9th, 2013. This will be the second installment in their acclaimed 3-part Migration EP series. With a sound reminiscent of Dr. Dog and Ben Harper, Mission South goes beyond their blues-rock roots by adding a mixture…
Dan Kern, 1977
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Influences run the gamut from nuanced subtlety to worn-on-the-sleeve emulation. For SoCal by way of NOLA singer/songwriter Dan Kern, he is unabashed about his early exposure to mainstream radio and the affectation it had on his personal musical tastes. As evidenced on his new full-length, 1977, the 10-tracks contain facets of radio Pop sentimentality, Southern…
Rick Hornyak, Marigold
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For the forefathers of Country Music, getting their music to fans meant long road trips usually packed in some old sedan along with gear from one dive bar to the next honky tonk. Point is… it was a labor of love that often involved sacrifice. And though afforded many more creature comforts, the story of…
Loose Hinges, Nothing’s Permanent
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Yes, Nashville is still the epicenter of Country Music. However, in recent years if the city has taught me anything it’s that Nashville has morphed into a “singer/songwriter” town. The diversity of acts and music coming out of it is perhaps more varied than ever. For example, take the duo of Eliot Houser and Kris…
SLED ISLAND FESTIVAL IN JUNE IN CALGARY
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Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is fast gaining a reputation as one of the must-see festivals in North America. Known for it’s diverse, fun, and forward-thinking lineup, the festival continues to grow each year, proving to be not only an exciting but essential part of Calgary’s growing and dynamic cultural landscape. http://shop.sledisland.com/collections/frontpage Today, the…
VENUES REFLECT DIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY’S MUSICAL CULTURE
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Music is in the soul of Kentuckians, and not just the bluegrass music that was born in the Commonwealth and has earned international acclaim. Befitting a diverse state that mixes urban and rural traditions, country music, blues, gospel and many other genres are popular today in the Bluegrass State. Kentuckians’ love for music has spawned…
CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES SIGN WITH VANGUARD RECORDS
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Vanguard Records is excited to announce the signing of Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes. The Australian songstress and her band will be releasing their U.S. debut Baby Caught the Bus on May 21st, 2013. Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes incorporate a unique blend of soul, blues, doo-woop, jazz and R&B with Clairy’s…
E.G. Holmes and David Vanden Enden, Wonderful You
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About the Artists: This is Holmes’ latest release. Researching his bio these 2 have managed to Incorporate elements of Traditional Pop, Jazz, Blues, and Classical Rock in a thoughtful new Adult Contemporary album, E.G. Holmes – Wonderful You is a sexy and edgy compilation with alternating light heart-ed and intense subject matters coupled with…
THE WILD FEATHERS VIDEO FOR “THE CEILING”
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Warner Bros. Records’ The Wild Feathers just premiered the music video for “The Ceiling.” The new video acts as a continuation to the video for “Backwoods Company,” which premiered on Filter last month.
CONCERT REVIEW: GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS
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Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are a hard-touring, prolific act with no shortage of diverse material for their live show. This is a band who has collaborated with Willie Nelson, Daryl Hall, Gov’t Mule, Heart, Kenny Chesney and Dan Auerbach on one level or another. After experiencing them in the 1,700 person capacity…
Desmond Jones, Marketplace
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Desmond Jones is exactly what the music industry has been needing for quite some time. This 6 piece funky, jam band released their debut CD, “Marketplace”, in January and hit the ground running. It is a unique blend of funk, blues, ska and a few other genres mixed in; to create a vibe unlike anything…
BLUE STAHLI RELEASES “ULTRAnumb” MUSIC VIDEO
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Electronic-Rock aficionado Blue Stahli has just released his debut music video, for the hit single “ULTRAnumb” and simultaneously introduces the world to his comical and twisted shenanigans. The wildly popular track has amassed millions of online plays and frequented several major Films & Movie Trailers.
REDD KROSS US TOUR COMING MARCH 1
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For the first time since 1997, Redd Kross will embark on its first full-blast run of shows along the east coast and in the Great Lakes area. The same is true for San Diego and the Mojave Desert! The band will also join Dinosaur Jr. on several dates in Australia. Redd Kross founding member and…
WIRE: MY GOODNESS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “I’VE GOT A NOTION”
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Somehow straddling the line between raw and refined, My Goodness doesn’t sacrifice technical precision in the name of punk rock: They strive to marry both. The Seattle blues/garage rock duo consists of Joel Schneider (guitar and vocals) and Andy Lum (drums), and yesterday, the band partnered with Crave Online to showcase the world premiere of…
MARDI GRAS IS ON AT MUSIC CHOICE THRU 2/13/2013
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Starting today, Music Choice will celebrate Mardi Gras with non-stop tunes now through midnight on Fat Tuesday, February 13th. MC Sounds of the Season Music Channel will bring the Big Easy into your home with music to make you feel you are right in the French Quarter. The best of classic jazz and blues “New…
Matthew Patrick, Blue Sun
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Hayseed Reggae? For Country Rocker (usually) Matthew Patrick, all it took was some “nocturnal inspiration” and the project was born. When Patrick woke from a dream about a high school bandmate, he Googled his old friend and found he was living not even an hour away and was operating his own studio. He also found…
