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Mouse & Level Present “I Bet You Won’t”

People are still buzzing about “I Bet U Won’t,” one of the top hits from Level and Mouse On Tha Track’s collab album, Get It While It’s Hot. The track has racked up more than 2 million views on a viral Instagram post, and its music video has reached over 4 million total YouTube views.…

New Video By Raquel Aurilia “Pretty Roses”

When choosing the life path of an artist, quite often one is faced with the trials and tribulations of the road less traveled. The pressure of social norms can weigh down on artists, making it difficult to reach their goals without crumbling under the mass. For singer/songwriter, Raquel Aurilia, it’s been a 14 year journey…

Calazzus – The Calazzus Project II

With summer waiting just around the corner, beat master Calazzus is dropping a sick new collection of jams on us in his latest extended play, The Calazzus Project II. If you’re not already aware, Calazzus (pronounced Colossus) is a Maryland-based composer who has primarily worked in hip-hop, R&B and soundtracking up until this point in his…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 13, 2018 @ 7 AM EST

GRAMMY-WINNING DUO A GREAT BIG WORLD DROPS NEW SINGLE “YOUNGER” GRAMMY-winning duo A Great Big World have decided that their third album (out later this year via Epic) should be self-titled, and for good reason: because it is who they truly are. For the first time, the NYC pairing of Chad King and Ian Axel…

Cat Dail – ‘Fight for Love’ EP

Sung straight from the heart and from personal experience, Cat Dail proves to be a deft storyteller with the insightful “Fight for Love EP”. Blues, soul, with a little bit of funk, the way the songs evolve gives them a gorgeous temperament. Perfectly balanced, the whole collection has a classic cool to it. By far…

Jeffrey Dallet – “Abnormal Oddities” EP

Jeffrey Dallet goes for a rustic sort of timeless folk with the passionate “Abnormal Oddities EP”. Tenderness flows through these songs recalling Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s earnest vocal delivery. Done with the utmost of care these tracks are imbued with such life and vigor. Stylistically Jeffrey Dallet incorporates a wide variety of approaches into the mix,…

NOAH CYRUS & MAX’S NEW LOVE SONG “TEAM” OUT TODAY

Platinum-selling artists Noah Cyrus and MAX have revealed their new song “Team.” The track is another tease from Cyrus’ forthcoming LP, an emotional love song showcasing Cyrus’ softer side. “This song and the way everything came together means so much to me,” says Cyrus. “The [single] cover is actually a photo of my grandparents who…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 12, 2018 @ NOON EST

Kelly Willis’ “Back Being Blue” streaming on NPR Music’s “First Listen” NPR Music explains, “The passage of time has brought unforeseen blessings: distance from others’ notions of what she ought to sing and how she should be presented…Without making any fuss, Willis proves that she can have it both ways, and that’s a source of…

Jon Patrick Walker Presents “You and I”

You And I is a playlist about love. It is filled soft and sweet tones. Jon seems to understand these emotions which he is singing about well. He may understand emotions well; this may be because Jon has been an actor for twenty five years. For five years he’s been writing music influenced by The…

Les Fradkin – “Escape From Earth”

Les Fradkin’s spirited “Escape From Earth” offers a beautiful marriage of electronica and classical in a swirling, spellbinding mix. A fully immersive experience, at times the album recalls some of Wendy Carlos’s best-known pieces. Highly visceral, the way the many layers intermingle results in a true exploration of sound. Stylistically, Les Fradkin draws from a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 11, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Fantastic Negrito releases new single ‘The Duffler’ Grammy award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito has announced his new track, ‘The Duffler’, the second to be taken from his upcoming album Please Don’t Be Dead, out June 15th via Cooking Vinyl and Blackball Universe. The track will be available as an instant grat with each pre-order of the…

CHRISTINA AGUILERA RELEASES NEW SONG “TWICE” TODAY

Today, global superstar Christina Aguilera releases her brand-new song “Twice.” The track follows the release “Accelerate” feat. Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz for which Glamour said “Aguilera delivers the lines of ‘Accelerate’ like she’s drinking cocktails on a beach. It’s very relaxed, easily danceable,” and W Magazine noted that the song “reaffirms Xtina’s status…

4 Things To Consider Before Choosing an Engagement Ring

Gearing yourself up to pop the big question comes with a lot of details beforehand.  You’ll have to decide on how and where you’re going to ask her, and of course, you’ll have to choose the ring. Searching for the perfect ring is something which can be a long process, particularly if you don’t have…

Saint Sister announce debut album and share new single “Twin Peaks”

Saint Sister, the distinctive duo from the North of Ireland, showcase a marked departure on new track Twin Peaks, the first single off their forthcoming record “Shape of Silence” due later this year. Trading the sombre delibracy of 2016’s “Tin Man” (Via Communions Single’s club) and the subtle sweeping expanses of last year’s “Causing Trouble”,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 11, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Charlotte Lawrence Reveals New Track “Keep Me Up” Via Teen Vogue Charlotte says on creating the track: “Writing this song served as a personal, emotional outlet for me to be vulnerable about my anxiety and to learn about myself through the process. But in sharing the song with the world, I also want to give…

Tom Esch – “I Just Can’t Believe It’s True”

The magnificent indie artist, Tom Esch, has just released his latest single, “I Just Can’t Believe It’s True”, from his debut, “Modern Devices EP”. This song is a token of appreciation to the classic rock from the artist that he has wrapped with a vibrant alternative fringe. In this song, Tom Esch pours all the…

New Music From Grei & Van Scott ‘Turn Back’

Whimsical, sultry singer who embraces the electronica dance vibe in her music is, Grei. It is clear; she comes from an ever changing music style like the fresh pop vibes of today, toned down with sincere passion for the future of electronica and a strong yet soft voice. She is a native of New York…

Rett Madison Releases Debut Song “Mother’s Girl”

Rett Madison, an LA-based singer/songwriter originally from West Virginia, has shared the debut song “Mother’s Girl”. A tale of confliction in self-recognition, the folk-leaning track puts Madison’s vocals at the forefront, giving the narrative prime focus. Madison’s songs reflect her grapple with identity and upbringing in West Virginia. “Mother’s Girl” is about the complex relationships…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

JOHN MAYER’S “NEW LIGHT” RELEASED TODAY JOHN MAYER has released “NEW LIGHT,” the first new music from the GRAMMY Award®-winning singer/songwriter since 2017’s The Search for Everything. Produced by John Mayer and No ID, “New Light” is being released through Mayer’s own label, Snack Money. The track premiered today (May 10) on Apple Music’ Beats…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Video premiere: KANTICA “And Then There Was Pain” The power/symphonic metal band Kantica are proud to present the first official videoclip for the song “And Then There Was Pain”, taken from the album Reborn in Aesthetics (released by Revalve records). Bonny Doon shares “A Lotta Things” music video and US tour dates Arriving in the…

Capo Jim Jones Sips Henny on a Yacht in “Never Did 3 Quarters” Video

Known for his gritty lyricism and energetic ad-libs, Jim Jones turned his rap fame into a business empire. Rocking a red bathrobe on a pristine yacht, Jones shows us how to live in “Never Did 3 Quarters,” his latest music video. Paying tribute to legendary Harlem underworld figure Rich Porter, Jones parks his boat in a scenic bay, drinking…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

New music video from Siimba Liives Long, “Hooked?” Ethiopian-American artist Siimba Liives Long has become equally renowned for his skills as an MC, as well as for his penchant for daredevil stunts in both a live and controlled setting. Described by NPR as “sportive yet serious, playing equal parts esoteric and quizzical,” “Hooked” is the…

Eloïse “Suckers” (UK Noir Pop)

Noir-pop prodigy Eloïse returns with her new video for single ‘Suckers’. This exciting young artist has a gift for crafting cinematic landscapes with her songwriting, showing astounding poetic and emotional maturity. She strives to reveal somethingraw and honest in her brooding pop, taking aim at pop culture and our often-poisonous fascination with grandeur and excess.…

Rhett Repko – “Before She Knows”

Finally, we have an up-and-coming artist of Today that truly wants to bring back studio magic!  When I think of masterful sessions and legendary studios, I first think of the original Sun Records recordings with Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and many others who helped shape & define the…

Sarantos – ‘No One’s Perfect Until’

Exploring the ultimate concepts of building a true real relationship, Sarantos offers a thoughtful take on importance of cherishing love with “No One’s Perfect Until”. Lyrics describe how true, compassionate partners will always make the time for those who mean everything, making sure that they give attention when it is ultimately needed. By opting for…

BUNNIES Present Video For “The Problem With Link Think”

Every transcendent psychedelic rock song deserves a sublime video – a video that amplifies the delicious weirdness of the music. Not every psych act is lucky enough to get a clip like that. But BUNNIES, a wonderfully zonked experimental band from Northampton, Massachusetts, has certain built-in advantages. Their drummer is Matthew Newman, aka Mount Emult, a…

New Video By Kate Faust “Trouble”

What does trouble sound like?  Noise, effrontery, wailing, and distortion?  Heavy guitars and heavier drums?  Well, maybe sometimes. But those musicians with intimate knowledge of trouble know that it doesn’t always announce itself so crudely.  Real trouble hints and insinuates and slips into your bloodstream like a drug – it seduces, and envelops, and whispers…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 9, 2018 @ 4PM EST

Guilt Coins – “Iza Crime” – Single and Video Out Today! “Guilt Coins are a rock and roll band – four men split between Essex and London who come together every week to make a noise. The songs recorded for their debut album are the result of endless jams. Each jam different with no preconception…

Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese Touts Her Own Brand of Feminism

Born out of a time capsule from Hollywood’s golden era, glamour girl and burlesque goddess, Dita Von Teese has been captivating imaginations around the world since she burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, first on the cover of Playboy Magazine, and then draped on the arm of controversial rocker, Marilyn Manson. Since then,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 9, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Site Endorsed by Various Health Officials, Ethicists and Doctors across the Country 22 people die every day in the United States waiting for a kidney transplant, most waiting 7 to 9 years. The team at MatchingDonors.com is working hard to make sure that doesn’t happen by finding altruistic living organ donors for people needing kidney…

Marley Waters Talks the Messages of His Life and Music

Marley Waters most recent release titled “Wine Pon It”, has made it’s rounds, since release. Marley Waters goes into talking about this single, back story about his personal life, career choice in music, down to what is ahead for his future, involving everything happening within his world known as Marley’s World. NP:  Before entering the…

Tropical F*ck Storm Release “Rubber Bullies” 7in And Video

A malevolent chuckle opens ‘Rubber Bullies’, whose formidable lyrics encircle the unifying themes of A Laughing Death in Meatspace, which seem more prescient as each day’s news of data breaches and betrayals unfolds: “The world’s way too connected / and all anybody does is fight”. From the fluoro glare of a supermarket aisle to the…

Karen Mansfield – ‘Me and Leslie’

On “Me and Leslie” Karen Mansfield crafts a nostalgic, otherworldly sound with the utmost of ease. By taking on such a gorgeous approach, Karen Mansfield delves into a rich past as she explores a relationship with a dear old friend. Done with the utmost of care, the rollicking rhythms go for a fantastic, driving style.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 9, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

LATIN TRAP ARTIST MESSIAH TEAMS UP WITH LATIN GRAMMY-WINNING ELVIS CRESPO ON “SALVAJE” Latin-American recording artist Messiah has teamed up with legendary Merengue singer, and Latin Grammy Award-winning artist, Elvis Crespo on the video for “Salvaje,” released today via Billboard. The video, directed by Michael Garcia, shows the duo crooning for an intimate crowd at…

Ranzel X Kendrick – ‘Texas Sagebrush’

Texas-born and brought up musician, Ranzel X Kendrick has recently released ‘Texas Sagebrush’, the second installment of his Texas series music album. And in this music album, Ranzel X Kendrick has assimilated his rich Texas roots music through a charming and engaging blend of sound, maintaining the Americana styling. The previous released ”Texas Paintbrush” was…

Dhruv Visvanath Presents “Wild”

Some say our path in life is pre-determined, a story written by the time we leave the womb. We each garner our own experiences to pave the road we ultimately take, only to discover its bumps and cracks along the way. The first inkling of direction for Dhruv Visvanath came when he was seven years…

New Video By Dr. Snizz “Stand Tall”

UK-based rapper, singer, and songwriter DR. SNIZZ not only has big plans for his personal music endeavors, but the industry as whole. Known to his patients as Dr. Uche Thompson, DR. SNIZZ has taken up a music career and created his own company, SNIZZ Records, alongside his work as a medical doctor. SNIZZ mixes R&B…

Conor Gains – ‘Compass’

The first solo album from singer/songwriter and musician Conor Gains, Compass, vividly illustrates his full emergence as a potentially once in a generation quality musical artist with the needed durability to leave a legacy behind him given time. Compass reflects the immense growth as both an individual and artist that Gains has experienced over the…