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  • RANDY JACKSON LEAVES IDOL BUT TAKES ON SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS
  • AMANDA RAYA POSTS “WITHOUT NO DOUBT”
  • TAL NATIONAL UNVEILS NEW CUT FROM ‘KAANI’
  • LOWLAND HUM POST “WAR IS OVER”
  • GRAVEYARD LOVERS POST “LOVE AND HUNGER”
  • “Fiery brass and gospel infused funk” (LA Times) band Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds have partnered with Grammy Award winning producer and esteemed American Idol Judge Randy Jackson to produce their upcoming EP, Fight. Joining Jackson in the studio in March, powerhouse vocalist Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow) along...

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  • Toronto-based singer/songwriter Amanda Raya is not your typical angst-filled teenager. The visually-impaired fourteen year-old may not see the world the same as her peers, but her music shows a startling depth of vision. Amanda has been playing piano since the age of five and has recently added guitar to...

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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....

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  • Lowland Hum, the multisensory artistic collaboration of husband and wife duo Daniel Levi Goans and Lauren Plank Goans will self-release Native Air, their first full-length album on August 6. The self produced Native Air was recorded at Daniel’s parents’ home and mixed by Rick Parker, who’s recent work with...

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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,...

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RANDY JACKSON LEAVES IDOL BUT TAKES ON SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS

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May 21, 2013
RANDY JACKSON LEAVES IDOL BUT TAKES ON SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS

“Fiery brass and gospel infused funk” (LA Times) band Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds have partnered with Grammy Award winning producer and esteemed American Idol Judge Randy Jackson to produce their upcoming EP, Fight. Joining Jackson in the studio in March, powerhouse vocalist Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow) along with The Dirty Birds recorded...
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AMANDA RAYA POSTS “WITHOUT NO DOUBT”

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May 21, 2013
AMANDA RAYA POSTS “WITHOUT NO DOUBT”

Toronto-based singer/songwriter Amanda Raya is not your typical angst-filled teenager. The visually-impaired fourteen year-old may not see the world the same as her peers, but her music shows a startling depth of vision. Amanda has been playing piano since the age of five and has recently added guitar to her repertoire. Learning by ear,...
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TAL NATIONAL UNVEILS NEW CUT FROM ‘KAANI’

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May 21, 2013
TAL NATIONAL UNVEILS NEW CUT FROM ‘KAANI’

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...
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LOWLAND HUM POST “WAR IS OVER”

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May 20, 2013
LOWLAND HUM POST “WAR IS OVER”

Lowland Hum, the multisensory artistic collaboration of husband and wife duo Daniel Levi Goans and Lauren Plank Goans will self-release Native Air, their first full-length album on August 6. The self produced Native Air was recorded at Daniel’s parents’ home and mixed by Rick Parker, who’s recent work with Lord Huron they admired. The...
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GRAVEYARD LOVERS POST “LOVE AND HUNGER”

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May 20, 2013
GRAVEYARD LOVERS POST “LOVE AND HUNGER”

  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 forces...
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TARTU POPI JA ROKI INSTITUUT NEW SINGLE

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May 17, 2013
TARTU POPI JA ROKI INSTITUUT NEW SINGLE

It’s not very often that you hear about psychedelic pop music coming from Estonia, but that’s about to change. Tartu Popi ja Roki Instituut, (translated: Tartu Pop and Rock Institute) is from the university town of Tartu, Estonia. The eight-piece rock collective drew inspiration from their time spent growing up in the once Soviet...
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KEZNAMDI HERALDS HIS ARRIVAL WITH NEW EP

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May 17, 2013
KEZNAMDI HERALDS HIS ARRIVAL WITH NEW EP

The fast rising contemporary reggae artiste Keznamdi has been blazing a trail across the musical landscape with thought provoking lyrics woven together to form infectious melodies and has now heralded his arrival to the reggae scene by releasing his first EP, appropriately dubbed, Bridging the Gap. Watch Keznamdi: http://www.youtube.com/user/keznamdi/videos Listen to Keznamdi: https://soundcloud.com/keznamdi Keznamdi,...
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SKILLET RELEASE TITLE TRACK OFF NEW ALBUM

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May 16, 2013
SKILLET RELEASE TITLE TRACK OFF NEW ALBUM

Skillet have just released the title track off their forthcoming album, Rise, which is available June 25th. The song “Rise” is part of the band’s first ever concept album, as singer John Cooper explains, “The narrative idea happened after we had 10 or 11 of the songs chosen. As we recorded them, we started...
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DALE EARNHARDT JR JR CLAYMATION VIDEO

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May 16, 2013
DALE EARNHARDT JR JR CLAYMATION VIDEO

“Dark Water” is off the band’s brand new EP, Patterns, which came out a couple weeks ago. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. are booked to perform their hit in the making “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor)” on CONAN June 11th. “Dark Water” Official Video on YouTube http://youtu.be/z9W8Fuzk0Uc The guys...
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CSS VIDEO “HANGOVER”

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May 16, 2013
CSS VIDEO “HANGOVER”

While nothing can compare to the fondness one has to their hometown, the temptation to live in sunny and glamorous Los Angeles is hard to resist. Some of LA’s newest residents include the ladies of CSS; natives of Brazil, they have temporarily set up residence to record their new album Planta and to prepare...
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CYBERPUNKERS NEW VIDEO IS NSFW

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May 15, 2013
CYBERPUNKERS NEW VIDEO IS NSFW

CYBERPUNKERS have released their action packed Sci-Fi / Horror themed (NSFW) “Whatta Mask” music video! Featuring our masked bass-heroes in a thrilling, high speed chase with equally disguised, heavily armed pursuant antagonists, the video culminates in the unveiling of new and ever more sinister masks. Check out the video below! If you would be...
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BOSNIAN RAINBOWS VIDEO FOR “TURTLE NECK”

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May 15, 2013
BOSNIAN RAINBOWS VIDEO FOR “TURTLE NECK”

Bosnian Rainbows have added more dates to their touring schedule in support of the June 25 release of their self-titled debut, now adding more shows across the east coast and midwest. The band has also just been announced on the stellar line up this year at Mountain Oasis Festival in October. The group just...
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BRYAN J FEAT TYGA ON “CAUGHT UP”

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May 15, 2013
BRYAN J FEAT TYGA ON “CAUGHT UP”

IDJ’s former label boss L.A. Reid decided to become CEO and Chairman of Epic Records in 2011, he also hired Stewart to head the label’s A&R department. With Reid’s full support, Stewart was able to take Bryan with him to Epic where the young artist could work with a label that had an interest...
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KRIS KELLI POSTS “I GOT UR MAN”

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May 14, 2013
KRIS KELLI POSTS “I GOT UR MAN”

The Jamaican beauty follows up the success of her first single and self-empowerment anthem “Warrior” with a new dancehall-inspired record. Kris Kelli, a rising star in the industry and Block Entertainment’s newest signee, partners up with Roc City produced track for her new single “I Got UR Man” — an authentic dancehall-inspired record —...
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NEW VIDEO BY BATTLESHIPS

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May 14, 2013
NEW VIDEO BY BATTLESHIPS

Following from their successful debut mini album ‘To You’ earlier this year, Sydney’s Indie Rock/Folk quartet Battleships have revealed their new video for album highlight ‘As You’d Begun.’ They have found themselves in high rotation on Triple J, with further support from 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne and Radcliffe and Maconie. http://youtu.be/-xcFr2ZFrpg Song By Toad...
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ETHAN JOHNS VIDEO “DON’T REACH TOO FAR”

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May 14, 2013
ETHAN JOHNS VIDEO “DON’T REACH TOO FAR”

Acclaimed British musician and producer Ethan Johns will release his debut album If Not Now Then When? on July 30th 2013 through his own Three Crows Records label here in the U.S.   Released earlier this year in the UK off the back of an extensive record store tour and sold out headline run,...
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DEMIGODZ NEW VIDEO “RAIDERS CAP”

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May 13, 2013
DEMIGODZ NEW VIDEO “RAIDERS CAP”

Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) first official full-length LP, KILLmatic, featuring appearances from RA The Rugged Man, Termanology, Panchi (of NYG’z), Planetary (of Outerspace), Scoop Deville & Eternia with production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, The Snowgoons, Apathy, Teddy Roxpin, Chumzilla, Skammadix & Will C is now...
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EVERYONE DIES IN UTAH RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO

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May 13, 2013
EVERYONE DIES IN UTAH RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Temple, Texas band Everyone Dies In Utah recently released a video for their song Desoto 55, which appears on their latest album +//- (Polarities). The video was created by Oliver Broadbent, a filmmaker from Leeds, UK. It features Lego characters acting out the storyline with additional animation.   http://youtu.be/mNAT_38B5a8 Teetering between breakneck brutality and...
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CLIFFTOP VANDLAZ POST “LIFE IS GOOD”

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May 13, 2013
CLIFFTOP VANDLAZ POST “LIFE IS GOOD”

“Life Is Good” is the first release off the upcoming full length album “Global Vandalizm” which is entirely produced by Swiss duo “Clifftop Vandalz”and will be dropping for free download in June. It features a lot of young, unknown mc’s who are hungry and always down to work but also some already well known...
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DOWN WITH WEBSTER “ONE IN A MILLION” VIDEO

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May 9, 2013
DOWN WITH WEBSTER “ONE IN A MILLION” VIDEO

Platinum Canadian genre-bending outfit, Down With Webster has now released the official video for their latest single, “One In A Million.” The video, which was directed by Aaron A (Nelly Furtado, mynameiskay), gives fans a look into the DWW live experience. The band spoke about it stating, “we wanted to create a video that...
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PI JACOBS SINGLE “URBANICANA”

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May 9, 2013
PI JACOBS SINGLE “URBANICANA”

  Pi Jacobs is a singer-songwriter you’ve probably heard, even if you haven’t heard of her! Her music has been licensed to cable television networks such as MTV, Oxygen and Nickelodeon and most recently her song “Trying to be Loved,” appeared on ABC Family’s hit show “Pretty Little Liars.” She collaborated with renown producer...
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HUNTER HUNTED VIDEO “END OF THE WORLD”

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May 9, 2013
HUNTER HUNTED VIDEO “END OF THE WORLD”

Los Angeles based band Hunter Hunted are excited to release a music video for their song “End of the World.” Watch the video at the link below. To say that they’ve accomplished a lot in a short amount of time would be an understatement. Since the bands inception in January of 2013, they’ve been...
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THE HUSSY’S AUDIO & VIDEO FROM ‘PAGAN HISS’

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May 8, 2013
THE HUSSY’S AUDIO & VIDEO FROM ‘PAGAN HISS’

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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BEN CARON RELEASES FAN-FUNDED SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

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May 8, 2013
BEN CARON RELEASES FAN-FUNDED SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter Ben Caron has been working on his debut album for a solid year. The project, which will be released on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, was recorded as a series of three fan-funded EPs, each one consisting of three original songs. Donations were collected via his own personal website, without the...
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J.DREW POSTS ‘NEVER COMING BACK’ EP FOR ALL TO HEAR

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May 8, 2013
J.DREW POSTS ‘NEVER COMING BACK’ EP FOR ALL TO HEAR

Multi-talented artist J.Drew flexes his musical muscle on the EP “Never Coming Back” available for download here. J.Drew is the first and youngest producer signed to the Pharrell Williams imprint StarTrak. On “Never Coming Back” the Detroit native personifies the term “triple threat” by singing, writing, rapping and producing his way into your speakers....
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THE COURTNEY JOHN PROJECT VIDEO “BLACK CINDERELLA”

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May 7, 2013
THE COURTNEY JOHN PROJECT VIDEO “BLACK CINDERELLA”

Jamaica’s The Courtney John Project release the official video for the single, “Black Cinderella,” just days after their debut LP Future was released on the FiWi Music Label. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLeFIWDzTrU One of the most moving and electrifying award winning writers, Courtney John returns with his eagerly awaited collaboration The Courtney John Project, with long time...
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AARADHNA VIDEO FOR “GREAT MAN”

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May 7, 2013
AARADHNA VIDEO FOR “GREAT MAN”

Aaradhna, the standout vocalist from New Zealand is back with a new video, it’s called “Great Man”. Directed by Jared Khai, “Great Man” is a visually alluring video, flanked with backgorund dancers, and her band, Aaradhna continues to solidify her status as one of the rising elite vocalist in music today. The critically acclaimed...
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EMMA LOUISE “MIRRORS” VIDEO

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May 6, 2013
EMMA LOUISE “MIRRORS” VIDEO

Emma Louise is smart enough to know that having a breakout hit like Jungle brings with it as many challenges as it does opportunities. And that knowledge has never been far from her mind during the writing and recording of ‘vs Head vs Heart’. Produced in the Brisbane studio of Matt Redlich (Hungry Kids...
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STOLI’S MEMORIAL DAY IS BEER & MUSIC & BBQ WITH THE NONREFUNDABLES

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May 21, 2013
STOLI’S MEMORIAL DAY IS BEER & MUSIC & BBQ WITH THE NONREFUNDABLES

Hello world on this beautiful Tuesday morning. It would not be right to not mention that Ray Manzarek, founding...
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STOLI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TRACY WALTON’S NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

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May 14, 2013
STOLI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TRACY WALTON’S NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well out there! I just want to note that Skope traffic...
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STOLI GETS EMOTIONAL WHEN “HOW DO PEOPLE LIVE” BY TRIPO9 PLAYS

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May 7, 2013
STOLI GETS EMOTIONAL WHEN “HOW DO PEOPLE LIVE” BY TRIPO9 PLAYS

Hello to all Skope readers, it is awesome to see you again! Before we bring on my guest Tripo9,...
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STOLI HOLDS A VERY CANDID & HONEST INTERVIEW WITH YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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April 30, 2013
STOLI HOLDS A VERY CANDID & HONEST INTERVIEW WITH YEAR OF THE DRAGON

Hello people of the world, we are all still & here so that is a good thing. These days...
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STOLI IS USING THE MUSIC OF ELEVATOR ART TO SOOTHE THE SOUL

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April 16, 2013
STOLI IS USING THE MUSIC OF ELEVATOR ART TO SOOTHE THE SOUL

I do not have to tell anyone reading this that today is truly a sad day here in Boston,...
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STOLI SEES WHY FOR HELLBRANCH RUN IT’S ‘US AGAINST THE WORLD’

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April 9, 2013
STOLI SEES WHY FOR HELLBRANCH RUN IT’S ‘US AGAINST THE WORLD’

Hello world, and a good morning to all! Many of you do not know but I have an undergraduate...
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THE ULTIMATE INDIE BUNDLE ON SALE FOR $59.95

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April 5, 2013
THE ULTIMATE INDIE BUNDLE ON SALE FOR $59.95

The Ultimate Indie Bundle has three components – The Indie Bible e-book, Indie Bible ONLINE and The Indie Venue...
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STOLI IS PLEASED TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ‘OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK’

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April 2, 2013
STOLI IS PLEASED TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ‘OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK’

Hello world, it is finally April 2 and we can kiss that winter goodbye. Very exciting news coming from...
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STOLI PREMIERES MATTHEW SCHULTZ “MONEY OR ME” FEAT JIM JONES

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March 19, 2013
STOLI PREMIERES MATTHEW SCHULTZ “MONEY OR ME” FEAT JIM JONES

Wow, we just cannot get out of this 2013 winter, snowing again! Before we begin I just want to...
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STOLI LIVES BY THE SAM GROW MOTTO: LIFE, LOVE, AND MUSIC

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March 12, 2013
STOLI LIVES BY THE SAM GROW MOTTO: LIFE, LOVE, AND MUSIC

Hello to all on this March 12, the first day of SXSW down in Austin, TX. Although I will...
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STOLI LEARNS HOW JAMES MOORE HELPS THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SCENE

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March 5, 2013
STOLI LEARNS HOW JAMES MOORE HELPS THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SCENE

Hello to all and welcome back! Before we start, I just want to note that the NY Times had...
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STOLI GETS TO HEAR THE NEW DECKER. ALBUM EARLY

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February 20, 2013
STOLI GETS TO HEAR THE NEW DECKER. ALBUM EARLY

Hello to all around the globe, and welcome back. I do not know about you but that meteorite in...
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PATRON THE DEPTHMC OFFERS “SOCRATES PLAGIARIZED A PHAROAH” ON SKOPED OUT

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February 13, 2013
PATRON THE DEPTHMC OFFERS “SOCRATES PLAGIARIZED A PHAROAH” ON SKOPED OUT

Hello world, I hope you all in New England survived the blizzard from last weekend, man that was a...
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STOLI IS LOVING ALL THESE PENNAN BRAE VIDEOS

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February 5, 2013
STOLI IS LOVING ALL THESE PENNAN BRAE VIDEOS

Hello world, here we are again. Did anyone see the Super Bowl halftime show with Beyonce, I bet many...
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JILL CAGNEY’S MUSIC REMINDS STOLI TO NOT TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY

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January 29, 2013
JILL CAGNEY’S MUSIC REMINDS STOLI TO NOT TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY

Hello Skope world, man it is good to be back. I usually do not get too personal but I...
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STOLI IS FANNING THE MUSICAL FLAMES OF THE LOTUS FIRE

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January 15, 2013
STOLI IS FANNING THE MUSICAL FLAMES OF THE LOTUS FIRE

Good morning world! This weekend as I was playing music on my Amazon player through my Roku, I noticed...
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S.O.S. HAITI: “CALLING ALL THE SAINTS” 3 YEARS LATER

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January 11, 2013
S.O.S. HAITI: “CALLING ALL THE SAINTS” 3 YEARS LATER

On January 12, 2010, the worst earthquake in over 200 years – 7.0 in magnitude – struck less than...
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STOLI WILL BE WATCHING LORENZO IN 2013

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January 8, 2013
STOLI WILL BE WATCHING LORENZO IN 2013

  Hello again, Skope world! So as you all know I am an avid music buyer through my Kindle...
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SINGER/SONGWRITER STEPHEN BABCOCK KICKS OFF 2013 TOUR

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January 4, 2013
SINGER/SONGWRITER STEPHEN BABCOCK KICKS OFF 2013 TOUR

Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, now residing in New York City and studying at Syracuse University,...
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STOLI’S GUEST THIS WEEK IS AN INSTRUMENT – THE OCARINA

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January 3, 2013
STOLI’S GUEST THIS WEEK IS AN INSTRUMENT – THE OCARINA

A Happy 2013 to all Skope readers out there! Let us hope for peace, love, prosperity, & music for...
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STOLI GIVES THE GIFT OF MUSIC: JARED WEINTRAUB

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December 24, 2012
STOLI GIVES THE GIFT OF MUSIC: JARED WEINTRAUB

Hello world and Merry Christmas to all, peace & love on earth! Like many of you I love Pandora....
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STOLI & DUKE OTHERWISE CELEBRATE PRECIOUS CHILDREN & MUSIC

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December 18, 2012
STOLI & DUKE OTHERWISE CELEBRATE PRECIOUS CHILDREN & MUSIC

To say that I am writing this with a heavy heart and sadness would be an understatement. I will...
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STOLI & INCWELL FEELING BLESSED THIS THANKSGIVING 2012

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November 20, 2012
STOLI & INCWELL FEELING BLESSED THIS THANKSGIVING 2012

Hello and welcome to a Thanksgiving edition of Skoped Out. You know the mainstream news is full of negativity...
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THE MUSIC OF JOHN DARYL BLOUIN MAKES STOLI A ROMANTIC

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November 13, 2012
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DARYL BLOUIN MAKES STOLI A ROMANTIC

Good morning to all Skope readers today! I just want to say that I am inspired by all the...
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STOLI IS BLOWN AWAY BY HURRICANE SANDY & SOPHIA SHY

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November 1, 2012
STOLI IS BLOWN AWAY BY HURRICANE SANDY & SOPHIA SHY

Hello Skope world, what a wild week. First off I want to send my love & prayers to folks...
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SJ TO TOUR MIDWEST STARTING NOV 7 + VIDEOS

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October 25, 2012
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            South Florida-based acoustic singer-songwriter, SJ, blends melodic folk, acoustic rock and light pop,...
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STOLI IS @ HARD ROCK CAFE IN BOSTON FOR MY SILENT BRAVERY

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October 23, 2012
STOLI IS @ HARD ROCK CAFE IN BOSTON FOR MY SILENT BRAVERY

            Hello to all Skope readers all over the world, how do you like...
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STOLI JOINS THE MIGHTY ONE FOR THE “COUNTDOWN TO ASCENSION”

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October 16, 2012
STOLI JOINS THE MIGHTY ONE FOR THE “COUNTDOWN TO ASCENSION”

Hello again folks and welcome to another Skoped Out. Before we begin I need to address an issue I...
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COME HEAR STOLI’S NEW FAV BAND BRISTOL TO MEMORY

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October 9, 2012
COME HEAR STOLI’S NEW FAV BAND BRISTOL TO MEMORY

It feels so good to sit down and write this new column. As many of you noticed over the...
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Coming from the southern part of Australia, Glen Naylor has released “A Five O Clock Shadow,” a song about the universally tragic theme of war casualties. Naylor knows about this subject far better than most: her own husband is a disabled combat veteran. Additionally, her father and grandfather fought in World Wars I and...

Barbara Kiss, From Me To You

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Barbara Kiss’ debut album on Roadhouse Records showcases a little something for everyone, especially in the pop and rock genres. Barbara is an upcoming artist from Hungary, which was surprising to me considering just how American the title track “Catch Me” sounds, like something Taylor Swift or Pink might record. “And You Are” jolted...

Canary Burton, Piano Music from Cape Cod

Canary Burton, Piano Music from Cape Cod

Drawing on her extensive background and jazz & classical influences, Cape Cod resident Canary Burton has released an album of piano music. Burton and her inspiration have traveled from Idaho to Wash. DC, before settling at the sandy tip of Cape Cod’s Wellfleet, where her melodies might summon the ghosts of shipwrecked whalers from...

Flow Zen, Assorted singles

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California-based multi-musician Flow Zen is going it alone with five new solo tracks, spiking Dub Step with a range of elements from organic instrumentation to Hip-Hop facets, in what is an interesting experiment in electronic music. The drive behind the melding of genres is apparent on the bio page of his web site: “Genres...

Gatsby’s Green Light, Annalee

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My Secret Island, Evil Fire

My Secret Island, Evil Fire

I said I was going to get to the bottom of My Secret Island on the last review (http://www.skopemag.com/2012/09/16/my-secret-island-i-miss-the-day-maxi-single), but I have to say that I’m still working on that.  Well, what I do have for you though is My Secret Island’s new single and video for “Evil Fire”.  Made up of Mark Van...

AUTOMATIK EDEN, Self Titled

AUTOMATIK EDEN, Self Titled

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Jiggley Jones, No Spring Chicken

Jiggley Jones, No Spring Chicken

Music doesn’t have to be loud and insane in order to be awesome. The concept of rock is slowly changing and that’s the case in the sound of acts such as Jiggley Jones, where dirty is changed into clean, and noise disappears for something quite beautiful and inspiring. This can be found in “Baby...

The Como Brothers Band, Still Waters

The Como Brothers Band, Still Waters

They have already been helping and producing other artists without yet getting into the real big leagues. When a group does that, you can only expect awesomeness, and in the case of these two brothers, they’re no exception. When you look at these two guys, surely you may expect some cute boy band, some...

The Weekenders, Don’t Plan On

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This might offend somebody, but sometimes the truth can hurt some people’s feelings; but here’s a group that could easily become the next big rock’n’roll band. “Yankee Easy Sugar” from The Weekender’s new album Don’t Plan On kicks off the record in a pretty interesting, powerful way. Their sound is almost like a combination...

Rick Devin, Old School 2: Rock Hits of the 60s & 70s

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Throwback, Tribute, Compilation, Cover album… whatever you may call it; the premise of contemporary artists doing songs from ago will always be met with mixed reviews. Some revel in a modern-day, revamp version of a classic; purists feel some things need not be tampered with. I approach each (and all covers) from the standpoint...

Matthias Sturm, Luna Park

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Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel...

Tryezz – Atmospheres (Art of the Scenic Groove)

Tryezz – Atmospheres (Art of the Scenic Groove)

Finding expression through both sonic and visual mediums, the artist known as Tryezz operates with the motto “always a student.” This is a good motto to live by, as people can always stand to attain further mastery in the art or craft they practice. Tryezz believes that “there’s always something to learn…always something new...

Bulletproof Snow, Punished for my Innocence (EP)

Bulletproof Snow, Punished for my Innocence (EP)

Bulletproof Snow is a 4 piece Rock band from of all places Detroit, Michigan. This might just be the perfect locale to explore the sad but true, reckless realm of musical expression. Their latest EP release “Punished for my Innocence” is an action packed collection of melodic rock that reveals all the a-typical conventions...

Riff Action Family – “Doors”

Riff Action Family – “Doors”

From the longstanding cultural bastion of Russia’s Saint Petersburg comes Riff Action Family, a band formed in 2009 when, like nihilist radicals of a bygone era, they met in a coffee shop. Instead of political subversion, however, they plotted to perpetrate a brooding alternative rock. Legend has it that the band’s first rehearsal was...

Armored Theory, Armored Theory (EP)

Armored Theory, Armored Theory (EP)

Review: In this overly saturated genera/market with a plethora of artists coming out of the woodwork, armed with nothing more than a PC, Microphone, a loud guitar and a crappy sounding CD – it’s nice to know there are a few bands that can still rock out These so-called artists I speak of manage...

Amie Penwell, Under City Lights

Amie Penwell, Under City Lights

The first time I heard Amie Penwell was four years ago when I had the opportunity to review her record ‘King in a Temple’ for Skope Entertainment (http://www.skopemag.com/2009/02/20/amie-penwell-king-in-a-temple).  I knew then that this talented artist had major potential and that she had a promising future ahead of her.  Five years have passed since her...

The Diemakers, Detroit Recordings

The Diemakers, Detroit Recordings

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...

Richard Tyler Epperson, Falling Between The Stars

Richard Tyler Epperson, Falling Between The Stars

The multi-faceted approach is the best way to describe the new LP from Utah Indie Richard Tyler Epperson. Veins of radio-friendly Pop are there. Strange Electronica a la Radiohead is there. Melodic leanings are there. Five different record stores would all have this in different genres; and they’d all be right. It’s just that...

David J Caron, Thru Ever Ending Black

David J Caron, Thru Ever Ending Black

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...

David G. Cortes, Time Away EP

David G. Cortes, Time Away EP

Mexican native and Houston resident David G. Cortes went from drums to guitar, to piano, and finally to bass. Having gained proficiency in these four instruments, he also acquired the tech savvy to record each, and then blend them into a vibrant medley for his EP Time Away. “And Then I Met You” has...

The Bullbuckers, When Push Comes To Shove

The Bullbuckers, When Push Comes To Shove

The island groove sounds of Reggae, Dancehall and Dub meet the American born sounds of Ska, Jazz brass and Big Band on The Bullbuckers debut album, When Push Comes To Shove. The album illustrates a diversity of instrumentation, style and songwriting in what plays out as simply fun, dancey, groovy tracks. Listen: http://open.spotify.com/artist/2frDbHyTof4YAedLRCF2qS “Otis”...

Aoede, Is Love A Fairy Tale?

Aoede, Is Love A Fairy Tale?

After acclaim for her album, Skeletons of the Muse, San Fran singer/songwriter Aoede (pronounced “A-E-D) decided to tap her personal muse once more and parlay the tracks from the album into a tween fairy tale disc. She penned an accompanying script that tells the story of Aoede, the first muse of song from Ancient...

Didges Christ Superdrum, Alien Technology

Didges Christ Superdrum, Alien Technology

True to its name, the title track to this album does indeed begin in otherworldly-sounding fashion. About a minute in, the tone changes, and it begins to sound like something you might hear in a commune of Nepalese monks – not quite otherworldly, but definitely not something you’re apt to hear at Madison Square...

Rog and Glenn releases new  CD (Close the Club)

Rog and Glenn releases new CD (Close the Club)

Roger Brandon and Glenn Hubbard (Rog and Glenn) just released their latest CD entitled Close the Club in 2013. This dynamic duo hails from North Carolina. This latest work is the result of a weekend improvisation session which we later edited and layered.  It came from the idea of “wouldn’t it be funny if...

Truth Table, This Is Not A Casino

Truth Table, This Is Not A Casino

Hailing from NYC, Truth Table’s debut album demonstrates that you can be creative and still write a catchy song. TT’s winning combination of talent shines throughout this little altrock gem, carrying on tradition while forging ahead with...

KURT WINNIKA – Says the Rain (2012)

KURT WINNIKA – Says the Rain (2012)

About the Artist: In his teens, at the same time Kurt was playing in a terrible (though extremely loud) garage band, he was opening his ears to a wide range of musical influences from Mahler to Mingus. Ultimately it was songwriters like Harry Chapin who held sway; writers who could weave an engaging narrative...

Artist: Thomas Corsaut, CD: Forced Perspective

Artist: Thomas Corsaut, CD: Forced Perspective

Thomas Corsaut is a male rock artist based out of California. This might just be the perfect locale to explore the sad but true realm of musical expression. His latest album “Forced Perspective” is a dark-witty-melancholy but truthful collection of melodic rock that reveals all the a-typical conventions of alt-rock, creating a solid yet...

Review of The Goodfellas Self-Titled EP

Review of The Goodfellas Self-Titled EP

Consisting of Mario Arruda (vocals), Ryan Strumpfler (guitar), Rob Hamel (bass), and Matt Noyes (drums), this MerrimackValley quartet are collectively known as The Goodfellas; a moniker borrowed from the cult classic mob film of the same name. Their latest effort is sure to be a classic itself, and serves as the ultimate showcase for...

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