4053 search results for "blues"

Midnight Mosaic, My Fair Lady

by Admin • August 29, 2012

Matching the look of each member to the next of this 5 piece band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, the music of Midnight Mosaic is very diverse indeed in sound from track to track. Listed as Indie/Rock leaves much open for interpretation, and Midnight Mosaic does not simplify it at all with the varies in…

by Skope • August 28, 2012

With more of a southern rock feel, the music of 3 Beers For Breakfast cannot just be classified as Indie Country. Having more of that rocker type rhythm and flow, as opposed to too much twang, 3 Beers music is one of those sounds that will make the breakthrough from just mainstream country music to…

by Skope • August 20, 2012

They say immersion is the best way to learn a thing. If that is indeed true, then singer/songwriter Jeremy Long is continuing his education, hands-on and fully immersed.

by Skope • August 16, 2012

The first single and video from Tondrae Kemp’s “Sun Money” LP. Coming Fall 2012.

by Skope • August 16, 2012

New York-bred singer and songwriter Matthew Koma hits the road on select dates supporting Owl City on tour this fall. Kicking off September 22, in San Diego at the House of Blues the twelve date run wraps up October 7th at Detroit’s Crofoot. Having already made a splash co-writing the hook…

by Skope • August 15, 2012

There are those of us deeply affected by our environments, whether that is geographically or atmospherically; our surroundings can sometimes be quite the efficient muse. So seems to be the inspiration behind Tyne Darling’s latest album, The Secret November–12-tracks of emotive lyrical matter tracing a path from coast to coast and rendering a documentation…

by Skope • August 15, 2012

About the time that country icon Junior Brown was making the rounds of jam festivals, including the huge the 10,000 Lakes Festival in Detroit Lakes MN, he made his first appearance at a cozy little event in Madrid, New Mexico, called the Crawdaddy Blues Fest. I saw him at both festivals (10KLF back in 2009…

by Skope • August 9, 2012

Today at Spin.com, Redd Kross premiered the new video for “Stay Away from Downtown” from their first new album in 15 years Researching the Blues which will be in stores tomorrow. Directed by Jeff McDonald and Dave Markey, the video for “Stay Away from Downtown” features a look that Jeff describes as “beat club meets…

by Skope • August 9, 2012

Raw emotion pounded into ivories so tormented you would think they were used as a drum set. “Alternative Rock”, “Indie Rock”, these are the familiar labels you seek, but J.M. Long’s music is much more than that. It is running through the forest a billion times thinking you’re being chased by cougars, it is a…

by Admin • August 6, 2012

Often the raison d’etre for band breakups seems to get chalked up to creative differences. Such was the case when the popular New England Blues outfit, Big Ugly dissolved and saw the founding members plodding off into different directions. Undeterred, Dominick Mauro began collaboration with guitarist Tom Forst.

by Skope • August 2, 2012

Albert follows a long line of bluesmen, intent on delivering their version of the genre. This is his sixth release, and it reflects his country listening background through his high school discovery of SRV. Having written the material (with the exception of Mannish Boy) AC seems to have sufficient background to deal with…

by Skope • August 1, 2012

As a genre, I posit that “Indie” can mean a myriad of things. It could mean “independent of a major label” or actually “on an Indie label.” But I think the term can equally mean independent of BEING labeled. Such is the case with Gitar and their new 12-track LP Seen As Unclean. With diverse…

by Skope • July 31, 2012

About the Artist: Hey Sugar are a 4 piece Puck Rock band from Montreal, Canada. This is one band that’s currently out on the Warp Tour making quite a name for themselves regionally and internationally. They have received critical acclaim from many music critics and webzines around the globe thus far in their musical career…

by Skope • July 31, 2012

Are you ready for some punk rock music that is politically-charged and socially conscious? If you answered yes then Voice of Addiction is your automatic fix! Hailing from the Windy City, this high-energy, three-piece band is ready to explode on the scene! In this interview you will hear from lead singer &…

by Skope • July 26, 2012

Inspiration, at times, is a strange muse. Sometimes ideas flow from the deepest inner well. Other times, it is some thing seemingly unrelated to creativity. And sometimes it is “creation” itself that prompts us. In the case of John Wakefield, it was “procreation” that ushered forth A Curious Child’s Album, after his wife told him…

by Skope • July 25, 2012

It is the propensity for mankind to classify the things around them. We like things to fit into a category with other things like it. And I am no different. That being said, I can’t seem to place the NY-based trio, The Como Brothers Band into one nice, neat little package. Just as it seems…

by Admin • July 24, 2012

For THE OUTLAWS (@outlawsmusic), it’s not only about the music they’ve made for decades, it’s also about the pride they’ve always put into creating their legacy. As purely evidenced on their much long-awaited sixth studio album, IT’S ABOUT PRIDE is due out September 25 on Rocket Science Ventures. “Tomorrow’s Another Night,” the album’s…

by Skope • July 16, 2012

Musician/Songwriter Rick Shaffer has worked with Peter Murphy and Marianne Faithful, as well as scoring film soundtracks and heading the successful indie band The Reds with Bruce Cohen. Not content to stop there, Rick recently released “Idiot Flats”, a solo effort that will make a believer out of you too!

by Skope • July 16, 2012

Looney Train is a group that performs around the Chicago area. They have opened for many headliners including The Buckinghams, Jimmy Jaimeson of Survivor, the late Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Mark Farner, and The Temptations. They released their first CD in 2010 and now are working on a second. This band is…

by Skope • July 14, 2012

Grammy-winner EVERLAST has premiered his new video for “Little Miss America” online with Yahoo Music at http://yhoo.it/MiM0xC. The song is latest single from his new studio album “Songs of the Ungrateful Living”, which was released through Everlast’s own label Martyr Inc. Records, in partnership with EMI Music, and is available online at http://bit.ly/pCPSdX. Although there…

by Skope • July 14, 2012

For the city that boasts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame it is fitting that Cleveland quartet Eclectic Mayhem has dropped their self-titled debut album–11-tracks of hard-rocking Indie, splashed with moments of melodic ballad and progressive rock elements. Beyond being a milestone in the career of the band, it is a testament of a…

by Admin • July 12, 2012

Alabama Shakes will kick off a North American headline tour on September 27th at Nashville’s Public Square Park as part of the free “Live On The Green” concert series. The run will include shows at New York City’s Terminal 5 on October 4th and at House of Blues in Boston on October 5th. A ticket…

by Admin • July 10, 2012

Rick Shaffer’s third solo album, Idiot Flats, will excite fans of his 2011 garage/blues CD, Hidden Charms. His latest venture is built on a garage/blues framework, Mississippi Hill Country rhythms, a garage/blues framework mashed together in a 1960’s psychobilly/R&B sound. Idiot Flats’ lyrical and vocal tone takes on the packaged commercialized plague, asking the listener…

by Skope • July 6, 2012

For Keller’s 18th album appropriately title Pick, singer/songwriter (and player of just about every stringed instrument he can find) he has joined forces with Nashville’s beloved bluegrass family The Travelin’ McCourys. The release was recorded at Music City’s famed Butcher Shoppe studios. Needless to say, the release relies on a lot of fiddle…

by Skope • July 3, 2012

It was Memorial Day weekend, and once again time for the 20th Marc’s Great American Rib Cook Off and Music Festival. I first met Todd at his first rib fest, what seems like an eternity ago. He vowed to “Only play meat festivals from now on!” He’s strayed from that commitment, but…

by Skope • July 3, 2012

Making 13 albums in 12 years, is a feat in itself, not considering the literally thousands of shows Joe has done in that time period. Joe and producer Kevin Shirley reunited to take a trip back through Joe’s blues roots, with a few originals added into the mix. Brad Whitford, Anton Fig, and…

by Skope • June 26, 2012

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.

by Skope • June 25, 2012

The 75-year-old blues legend has decided it was time to recap his lengthy trip from helping his parent’s toil on others farms in Lettsworth, Louisiana, to learning blues guitar on the job in Chicago. David Ritz lends his biographical talents here, leaving Buddy language and stories untouched. Buddy takes you on his…

by Skope • June 19, 2012

About the Artist: This is Lamberth’s latest release entitled “Three Guitars” released in 2011 and certainly does not disappoint. Venture to the internet — it will reveal an amazing musical career thus far for this gunslinger form Philadelphia. A guitarist for nearly 30 years, he has performed with numerous ensembles, including The Haverford College Jazz…

by Skope • June 15, 2012

Upon first hearing the name of the band and accompanying music CD, I was immediately intrigued by Beer, Guts & Glory and “American Pride”. I was not surprised at all to hear that the band truly lives up to their name. In judging a book by it’s cover, so to speak, I pictured a punk,…

by Skope • June 14, 2012

With a career spanning over 40 years, seven Grammy nominations and an overwhelming discography and filmography of top albums and acclaimed Hollywood scores, “The Pioneers of Modern Sound,” have been preparing to pack their bags and rock the world with their new Electric Mandarine Summer 2012 tour. June 30: Jazz Fest, Montreal, QB July 4:…

by Admin • June 14, 2012

Bringing back their signature mash-up of eclectic grooves, Slightly Stoopid is set to release Top Of The World on August 14, 2012. Top Of The World, their highly-anticipated seventh studio album, will be released on the band’s own Stoopid Records, on which their previous releases have combined for sales of nearly one million copies. The…

by Admin • June 13, 2012

Until the release of his debut solo venture, I had never heard of Rick Shaffer. I am proud to say that ever since that initial review, I’ve never forgotten him and apparently he’s never forgotten me either. So when I was asked to review this latest dose of Rick, I happily obliged. See, to me…

by Skope • June 12, 2012

Watch out Lady GaGa, there’s a new dynamo in town with some real moves and her name is Angela Eren! Angela is making a BIG statement in the world of Dance/Electronica & Pop music. You will find out about all of her recent achievements, her life as a “rock star mom” and you…

by Admin • June 5, 2012

HILLS LIKE ELEPHANTS are ready to make themselves visible to you. The band, which has been breaking new ground in the San Diego scene, are ready to unleash their perfect brand of indie pop onto the masses. Releasing their first single titled “Invisible Ink,” Hills Like Elephants are ready to invade your headphones.

by Skope • May 31, 2012

The brainchildren behind two of Sweden’s most beloved musical projects have combined to form one artistic force, the result being an infectious pop revolution. Smile is the collaboration of BjÃ¶rn Yttling, world-renowned writer, producer and bassist of international indie-pop powerhouse Peter Bjorn and John, and Joakim Ã…hlund of bear-masked electro outfit Teddybears. The duo is…

by Admin • May 30, 2012

As a tribute to the Beastie Boy’s Adam “MCA” Yauch, Detroit based electronic rock artist Blue Stahli is giving away his remix of the Beastie Boy’s “Sabotage” on his Soundcloud page today. Soundcloud Link: http://soundcloud.com/bluestahli/beastie-boys-sabotage-blue Blue Stahli has also been receiving radio support from Detroit’s 89x this past week on the hit single “ULTRAnumb” which…

by Admin • May 15, 2012

Boston based band, A Do recently completed an exceptional music video for their single “No”! They released their self-titled album, produced by Rich Stratton of Red Tuxedo, in Spring 2011 and play Boston and New York venues like House of Blues Foundation Room, Church, Precinct and Arlene’s Grocery. They are currently working on their second…

by Admin • May 10, 2012

Longtime TV and radio personality, Billy Ray Deiz, has gone from commentary on the music industry to full immersion within it. Riding the 2011 release of The Nashville Tracks, Deiz has released the four-track EP, Mighty Girl–and amalgam album replete with all the groove and soul of R&B; the swagger of horn-laced, radio friendly rock…

by Admin • May 8, 2012

Redd Kross is back and delivering their signature brand of genuine rock ‘n’ roll with a vengeance. On August 7, Merge will release Researching the Blues, the first new album from Redd Kross in 15 years. Researching the Blues features 10 new songs clocking in at just under 32 minutes. With songs written by Jeff…