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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Single ‘Planters Paradise’ Out Now Newcomers LOWLIFE Share Debut Single “WASTELAND” Comprised of Liam Haygarth, Nathan Mortimer, Harry Todd and Jordan Cardy (aka RAT BOY), Essex newcomers LOWLIFE have released their debut single “Wasteland.” “Wasteland” represents the culmination of their extensive influences and DIY ethos. It’s an explosive blend of…
Post-genre art and music visionary Poppy has shared a new single “I Won’t Be Home For Christmas” in anticipation of a fast impending new four song EP A Very Poppy Christmas, out December 1 from Sumerian Records. The EP represents yet another unexpected pivot for the boundlessly creative artist, trading in the bombast of her…
Vinnie Vidal is not new to the music industry. The Royal Play Records CEO started his love affair with music at age 8 after his mother bought him a keyboard. He spent hours learning to play by ear and changing compositions to be unique to him. He went on to compose and direct a church…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ayoka premieres debut album Venus days early on V13 Earlier today, DMV-area singer/songwriter Ayoka premiered her debut full length, Venus, several days early with an exclusive in-depth interview on V13. “2020 has been a defining year in Ayoka’s career, representing herself as a respected songwriter and multi-instrumentalist,” V13’s Aaron Willschick raves.…
Purple Disco Machine remains at the forefront of world dance music following a series of remixes for A-list icons including Diplo, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Foals, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim, Sir Elton John, whilst more recently delivering his stellar cuts of Lady Gaga and Adriana Grande’s international hit single ‘Rain On Me’, and Royal Blood’s…
Experimental Sydney-based duo Plastic Face have today announced their brooding, delightfully bizarre new single HiiViSiON, an intriguing exploration into a very strange state of mind, out today, November 17. The mysterious duo have also released a stunning clip to accompany the track, written and directed by Sean Donovan. HiiViSiON makes an immediate impact with the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Rough Go Reveal Folk-Laced Single “Salvage” The Rough Go, is the one-man eclectic, eccentric rock project of Jimmy Ruffian; born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and living in Toronto. With heavy punk influences, but also glam, classic rock, folk, and electronic in the mix, The Rough Go creates songs of…
Orlando, Florida Inspired by the events of 2020 Tara Lynne released the song and video for ‘What the World Needs’. “I felt compelled to lend my voice as an agent of change” she explained. WTWN features her signature feel-good harmonies, an unforgettable hook and an uplifting Caribbean-pop beat. Tara Lynne, the Bimini Gal is a…
R&B songstress Dani Stevenson perfectly blends Southern steadfastness with New York magnetism. The singer was born in Atlanta and raised in Harlem; she holds true to both cities and uses the best parts of each to her advantage. Her charm comes from one place, and her attitude comes from another. It only took one performance…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hollow Graves Deliver the Goods with “Far Out Summer” Hollow Graves keeps the fire burning with their arsenal of new material, all written in a live performance setting to capture the fervent energy of the band. “Far Out Summer” is a psych-inspired indie rock track with surf guitar and distant, echoing…
More of this and more of that; we all strive for more of something sometimes and Silverback Colony makes no exceptions with their latest release titled “I Want More”. This alt-country/rock band has seen a lot of changes since 2011 with many different, contributing members throughout the United States. This particular project consists of: Gabriel…
With a powerful and buoyant vocal harmony to lead the way, Ava Maybee’s debut single “Lay Low” starts to unfold before us steeped in the sort of lush melodicism a lot of pop lovers will instantly recognize as being far more progressive and artsy than what the mainstream has been able to handle in past…
For someone who is going to get a tattoo for the first time finding a great tattoo shop can be one true struggle. The old-timers don’t even have a problem with this as they have already found a suitable place and have made it their regular place for getting a tattoo. The only problem here is…
Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Kali Uchis debuts a new song today, “te pongo mal (prendelo),” featuring legendary reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy and produced by Tainy—listen here. The song is from her forthcoming second album and first Spanish-language project Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, out Wednesday via Interscope—preorder it here. –…
In anticipation for his upcoming album, Sam Seibert released two new singles this week. Sam Seibert is an alternative hard rock singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist from Delaware. He is known for his edgy, alternative, yet genre-defining sound. His songs feature high-energy melodic vocals, intricate harmonies, and thought provoking lyrics, all portrayed through a melancholy eye…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New > Mara TK (Formerly of Electric Wire Hustle) > ‘Met At The River’ ft. Xenia Manasseh > Out Today Mara TK, a golden voiced, Maori-Scottish world-wandering citizen of Aotearoa, New Zealand announces his debut single ‘Met At The River’, released today on Extra Soul Perception. Stepping out on his own,…
After years of playing with various bands throughout Israel, singer-songwriter Roni Bar Hadas finally unveils her debut album titled Calm the Beast exemplifying Bar Hadas’ gorgeous vocals with a layered nuance of instrumentation that is seldom heard today. – https://open.spotify.com/album/2WV4PtTQ6qMJSUi9gnpmtV Co-Produced by Zach Drory and Roni Bar Hadas, the album matures like a fine wine…
Award Winning Singer Songwriter Laura Cheadle has but one wish for the holidays – to lift her fans’ spirits and bring back the true meaning of Christmas. The self-proclaimed purveyor of positivity, has released a pair of seasonal songs and videos “Christmas In My Life” and “Red Ain’t Everything” (The Rudolph Blues) – available now…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kate Boothman – ’17’ It’s about that confidence and arrogance that comes with being a spicy youth, and then all of a sudden you’re an adult and you realize you knew nothing. You look back and can’t help but examine everything you’ve learned and lost. Duncan Sheik Releases “Fake Plastic Trees”…
“Tonight” was written to be classy, exciting, and sexy. It’s about living in the moment with someone special, when the laws of attraction are intense and undeniable. No matter what you’re doing or how busy you are.. let it happen, let go, and let the music take control.” – Nick Caster Nick Caster is a…
EDM is a hugely popular genre, but within it are many subgenres that range from headbanging and hardcore moshing to songs that can last 15 minutes in an underground club in Berlin. One subgenre whose BPM (beats per minute) are enough to get the party started and keep it going is known as house music.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope UK Duo Homecamp — “Did We Return As Something Else” – Out Now Homecamp is the side project of UK musician Adam Binder, frontman of indie/emo band Dearist (Spartan Records), and his friend, bassist Will Jones. The duo’s debut mini-album “Did We Return As Something Else” was mastered by Bob Cooper…
Introducing “The Kamara Kidz”: Jahleel Kamara and Egypt Kamara! These young stars have exploded on the entertainment scene recently with high profile placements on television shows like POWER on Starz and in films such as FEVER, as a part of a segment on ABC NIGHTLINE, and in ads for WALMART, TARGET, GAP and so many…
WARGASM on the track “”It always starts with a smile, and ends with something sick and twisted. Politicians lie. People are brainwashed. Services get cut. No one can afford a house. The cost of living goes up. Our wages go down. Art suffers. People suffer. The forests are burning, the waters full of chemicals and…
Every once in a while a new artist comes out of nowhere with music so profound that it takes the world by storm and serves as a testament for a generation. And today, there’s an artist coming out of New Jersey whose new single “Say What You Mean” is set to make a similar impact…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope (Skope) Provoking memories of Benny Blanco, Electro-Pop producer takes us to paradise with new flavourful bop + Provoking memories of Benny Blanco, London-based multi-talented producer Theo Bard reveals his second outing ‘Rhythm In The Night’; a meditation to gratitude and feeling present in the moment – with Swedish label Icons Creating…
When people get married they never expect to end up divorcing or breaking up. It is not an easy decision but in a lot of cases, it happens to be the right decision, or unfortunately, you may not have a choice at all in the matter. Marriage is something complicated, life is hectic and you…
Having accumulated 30 million streams and completed a huge arena tour as guest to Dermot Kennedy, Lilla Vargen is one of Ireland’s fastest rising new talents. After a break this Summer writing and recording, she now builds towards next year’s release of her eagerly anticipated debut album by sharing her new single ‘Blueprints’. ‘Blueprints’ is…
Brazilian/American rock band, Added Color is pleased to announce their newest EP, “If You Had It All”. Recorded at household band Gojira’s Silver Cord studios based in Bk, NY, the EP was recorded by Jamie Uertz (Blind Melon, Mastodon) and mixed by Johann Meyer (Gojira, Roadrunner Records). Drummer and singer Daniel Freiberg commented on the…
RAINNE is holding nothing back on their feisty new single “Nosebleeds.” With commanding vocals and high octane saxophones, “Nosebleeds” is setting out to be an anthem for the wronged and vengeful. Taking their alt-pop sound to a higher tempo, RAINNE’s new single “Nosebleeds” is packed full of punchy beats, driving guitars and plenty of attitude.…
Rising artist, Cyn returns today with a darkly infectious new song, “Uh Oh,” one of two original tracks she wrote and recorded for the upcoming Promising Young Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, out December 4th on Capitol Records. Cyn worked closely with the film’s director, Emerald Fennell, and song co-writers Matias Mora and Mia Minichiello…
In the heart of Boston, you can find Elsewhere, an untamed and evolving trio that melds the genres of progressive rock, punk, and power pop. At the core of Elsewhere, you will find three rockers: Michael is the architect and visionary behind the band’s music and lyrics; Adam is the young musical prodigy/drummer that streamlines…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ESSEX OUTSIDERS ‘LOWLIFE’ RELEASE DEBUT TRACK ‘WASTELAND’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE ‘Wasteland’ represents the culmination of their extensive influences and DIY ethos. It’s an explosive blend of larger-than-life pop hooks, West Coast hip-hop, booming dub and Middle-Eastern flavoured melodies. Lyrically, it’s a post-apocalyptic road trip that simmers with charismatic rhymes…
One of the more noteworthy tracks on Because Villains’ EP, BREATHE FAST SLOWLY, is a cover of Wham’s “Everything She Wants.” It’s a great, seriously honest song about a gold digger. Its lyric is the sound of a guy complaining about a girl who behaves like everything she wants, is everything she sees. She’s impossible…
Led by singer/guitarist Randy Ludwig, Dizzy Box Nine is a three-piece pop-punk band from Southern California. Radio Fiction is an album filled with sometime hyperactive, always honest songs. One potential drawback to appreciating the nine songs on this full-length is the group’s many times off-key lead vocals and harmonies. Of course, punk rock was never…
“My new single is definitely high energy, with a new wave feel. It’s like a second coming of the 80s— when I started writing and recording it, I knew I wanted to come out with a dance record. Josh Stevens, my producer, showed me the beat and there was something very unique and eerie/dark about…
CLAVVS share new single and video “Heyi” following their latest release “Dance in Place.” With a stunning Brooklyn sunset as the backdrop, the video finds CLAVVS dancing across a rooftop in slow motion and reverse as their boombox rewinds them back through time. “Heyi” is a playful invitation to dance your way back home to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Analogue synth pop exploring the comforts of childhood Ellinor Sterner Bonander creates experimental, cinematic pop with a penchant for electronica and alt-jazz composition. Her lyrics often concern themselves with existential questions about the world, seen through a feminist lens. New Solo Album From Ricky (Western Settings, Hey Chels) — ‘Palm Trees’-…
With the right planning and preparation, a virtual event can be just as awesome as a traditional one for both teachers and students. Educators are facing new challenges conducting entire classes on digital platforms, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Online courses are not new, especially for instructors in higher education and independent or homeschooling learning…
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