Month: February 2018

Fox & Coyote Presents Their New Single ‘Blue Marble’

Blue Marble is a unique composition by Fox & Coyote from the album Scattered Shadows on a Double Bed. Listen & Enjoy! The band Fox and Coyote are based in Minneapolis and formed by a group of talented musicians who have been composing many popular tracks for the past ten years. With immense knowledge in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

STONE SOUR ANNOUNCE NEW SPRING HEADLINE TOUR DATES Internationally acclaimed rock band Stone Sour has announced new spring headline tour dates. The trek features support from The Bronx, Palaye Royale and 68 on select dates and includes festival stops at Welcome To Rockville, Fort Rock, Carolina Rebellion and Lunatic Luau before wrapping up at Columbus,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Tallies (formerly Thrifty Kids) share new video single “Mother” Tallies (formerly Thrifty Kids) is a 4-piece indie pop band from Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2014 by lead singer and guitarist Sarah Cogan and guitarist Dylan Frankland. While studying recording engineering in Ottawa, Cogan and Frankland worked together on a school project for which they formed…

New Video – ‘El Aye’ ft Emmitt James

‘El Aye’ featuring Emmitt James and starring Melissa Vento. Directed by Sebastian Ruiz (‘Goodnight,’ ‘Escalator Music’), was shot in Downtown LA, in and out of the Subway. It tells the story of chance encounters, and admiration from varying distances. This is Skipp’s first black and white effort, to a track which he produced (along with…

New Video By Annalise Azadian “Passenger Mirror”

Rising star Annalise Azadian is making waves in the alternative-pop scene. As a self-taught guitarist and songwriter since the age of 11, the New York City based musician is making her mark on the music industry with honest songwriting and emotion driven vocal performances. Annalise shapes her unique sound by blending pop, soul, and hip…

Andy Michaels – ‘Revisited’

Andy Michaels embarks on a lovely journey with the life-affirming “Revisited”. The grace of the entire album simply stuns, for Andy Michaels draws from a wide variety of styles, ranging from chamber pop to classical, with a bit of soul thrown in for good measure. By far the true highlight of the album comes from…

Nashville-Based Pop Artist Juliana Hale Releases New Single “Overrated”

Nashville-based Pop recording artist, Juliana Hale, has released her new single, the sonically adventurous “Overrated,” available now at all digital retailers and streaming outlets. The song is the first single from her upcoming EP, Small Talk, available Spring 2018, and the follow-up to her single “Home.” Produced by Grammy Award-winner, Skidd Mills as well as…

Dynamos – ‘Knowledge’

The five piece Dynamos, based out of Los Angeles, made considerable waves with their last single “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” and continue to impress with their latest “Knowledge”. Lead singer/songwriter Nadia E.’s childhood musical education in opera and a lifetime passion for performance definitely influence her unique talents for the rock form and her band…

Brett Randell Releases New EP ‘Rise’

Brett Randell rises to immediate fame with his newly released EP Rise. Listen and Enjoy! Brett Randell is a New York based talented musician who has been creating fusion music for some time now. This 28 years old young singer and songwriter, is currently living in Austin, TX and Denver, CO, where he is dedicatedly…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Ladysse – ‘Eleven’ single Appropriately enough, Ladysse’s new single Eleven took about eleven minutes for multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Stephanie Lauren to write. Thematically, however, it’s a speculation years in the making: timeless and complex and wistful. Through the lens of Netflix series “Stranger Things,” Lauren recognizes the idiomatic complexities and simplicities of friendships, relationships, and young love,…

Ben Noble’s New Single ‘Cutting Teeth’

Ben Noble recreates magic with his newly released single Cutting Teeth from the album Whiskey Priest. Listen and Enjoy! Ben Noble is a renowned singer and songwriter based in Minneapolis who has crafted many beautiful melodies with his immense knowledge and burning passion in music. Influenced by great artists like Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Radiohead…

PARKWAY DRIVE PREMIERE NEW SONG & VIDEO “WISHING WELLS”

Today, Australian metal band Parkway Drive share their new single “Wishing Wells” and its accompanying video. The track is Parkway Drive’s first new offering since their massively successful and critically praised 2015 album Ire. Opening with ominous vocals and haunting acoustic guitar, “Wishing Wells” soon erupts into a furious and full-throttle metal assault. Captured in…

6 Things to Consider When Picking a Vehicle Inspection System

In the independent vehicle repair market that exists today, it is crucial to embrace technology for your store. This will help you stay ahead of the competition, attract new clients and keep the existing ones. The right technology and tools will provide an easy path that will increase your ROI and boost efficiency. Here are…

pink kink celebrates everyday feminist superheros on new video for ‘bubblebutt’

Liverpool band pink kink today share the video for debut single ‘bubblebutt’ which celebrates everyday ‘feminist superheros’. Creatively lead by the group alongside director Katia Ganfield, it acts as the first proper online visual representation of the four piece. The group also announce Spring and Summer dates which include 3 nights supporting Sleeper, a full…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News STOLAR Announces New Single “Erase You’ STOLAR, the Brooklyn-based songwriter whom Village Voice called a “poly-genre multi-instrumentalist,” announces his latest single, “ERASE YOU”, a soulful, R&B-tinged piece replete with guitars and 70’s style vocal synthesizers, which is a piece mourning the loss of a love through heartbreak, the…

ALT POP DUO ÆVES PREMIERE “WILD HEARTS” MUSIC VIDEO

One week after the release of their new EP “Desire”, Alternative pop duo Æves have released the music video for their single “Wild Hearts.” The colorful visual, directed by Arielle Kruger, is a stunning alt pop display, reminiscent of a kaleidoscope. “Wild Hearts” showcases the duo in a performance setting, highlighting a rather psychedelic experience…

Joseph Wooten – ‘Soul Of Freedom’

Joseph Wooten sings with a fiery passion on the powerful “Soul Of Freedom”. Sounding like an instant classic, the song’s stately aura feels all-consuming. Effortlessly blending together classic rock, funk, blues, all anchored by a true sense of soul, the inspirational quality of the track feels so real. Lyrics focus on the positive, on rising…

Morgan Heritage Presents “Reggae Night” feat. Drezion

The Royal Family of Reggae: that’s what they’re called, and it’s no idle boast. The members of Morgan Heritage were born into one of reggae’s most heralded clans — they’re children of the great Denroy Morgan, a pioneer of the style, and a musician who helped define the parameters of reggae for audiences on both…

Video Premiere: RĀI – ‘Back to Life’

RĀI’s new single “Back to Life” marks a breakout moment for this young South Carolina based vocalist and songwriter. Despite the strong presence of Southern gospel in his musical pedigree, RĀI’s efforts here are in a much more distinctly R&B vein with focused attention paid to the groove and how best to integrate his vocal…

Will Wes Drops Video “Call It All”

Louisiana rapper Will Wes cleverly and fittingly cultivated his own brand moniker of hip-hop known as Trap/Pop. While he wears ear gauges and has visible tattoos scribbled across his face and neck, it’s his extreme musical dexterity to switch between tones and genres with seamless precision that makes him a star stand out. This phenom…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Joyner Lucas And Chris Brown Releases Video To “Stranger Things” Atlantic Records artist Joyner Lucas teams up with multi-platinum singer/performer Chris Brown to release, “Stranger Things.” The joint single is accompanied by an official music video directed by Joyner Lucas himself. Known for his compelling music visuals, the video showcases the two leads sharing rapid…

Francobollo return with new single ‘Hoo Ha’

Today Swedish, London based band Francobollo return with new single ‘Hoo Ha’ — the first material since their acclaimed 2017 debut album ‘Long Live Life’. Produced by Charlie Andrew (alt-J, Sivu, Marika Hackman, MONEY etc) -‘Hoo Ha’ is an exemplary return from the unpredictable 4-piece. Speaking a little more on the new track, frontman Simon…

5 Tips to Making Money on the Side Playing Music

Music is one of the best careers anyone can have, which also happens to be one of the oldest professions around. Whether you’re a good vocalist or you’re pretty good at playing certain instruments, you can earn money with music in many ways. It doesn’t even need to be your main profession. But how exactly…

MAX FROST RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR “GOOD MORNING”

Atlantic recording artist Max Frost has announced the release of his new single and video. “Good Morning” is now available at all DSPs and streaming services and will soundtrack a major advertising campaign launching bubly, PepsiCo’s new line of flavored sparkling waters. The commercial will get its primetime television premiere during the highly anticipated 90th…

New today: Lydmor’s Shanghai inspired single ‘Money Towers’

The young eccentric Jenny Rossander pictures herself as a general troublemaker, which is probably the best way to describe her iridescent personality and countless creative activities. But all of her works revolve around her solo project Lydmor. With several Scandinavian releases, which have been put our to a decent success, she is now ready to…

Simple Ideas For Making Music A Bigger Part Of Your Life

Music has the power to change your attitude and life. It’s more than just notes on a page or sounds in the air. Music can move you, alter your mood and bring you instant joy. It’s possible the idea of music has crossed your mind, but you haven’t truly incorporated it into your life. There…

Djime Emerge With A New Album ‘Octopus Dreams’ & More

We are so excited to help spread the word on this band out of Seattle, WA named Djime. They are coming out swinging with a new album ‘Octopus Dreams’ and a video for ‘Untitled @190 v2.1’. Join us today as we kick off the week and chat with Djime about the new album, social media,…

Rev Peter Unger – ‘Blood On Our Hands’

Rev Peter Unger goes for a home-spun country feel on the communal spirit of “Blood On Our Hands”. Lyrics play off rhymes, fables, while providing tremendous insight on the ways of the world. Done with the utmost of taste there is a gentle spirit that guides the entirety of the piece. While a story unfolds…

King Gheno – “Plan in Motion”

King Gheno teems with energy on the hyper-kinetic flows of “Plan In Motion”. Many layers of sound work in unison to give the song a psychedelic, trippy vibe. Speed adds to the overall mood of the piece, further emphasizing the tension that comes with waiting for a plan to fully unfold. Quite thoughtful the whole…

Claudia Norris – “Say Yes”

Claudia Norris motivates audience with her new release, Say Yes. Listen and Enjoy! Claudia Norris is a famous singer, songwriter, composer and makeup artist from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, who has composed many popular tracks in the past couple of years that has made her an overnight sensation in the world of fusion music. Passionate about…

Dynamos – ‘Knowledge’

Dynamos unleashes a powerhouse of energy with their latest released track Knowledge. Listen and Enjoy! The new generation music has gone through many critical retrospective paths before people could start accepting and appreciating the new style of creative music. Thus, many talented musicians have taken longer time and effort to establish their position firmly in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Joanna Alina to release ‘Back To You’ on February 23rd Joanna Alina is a singer songwriter who crafts personal narratives through strong melodies that combine pop, country and electronic styles. With an ear for pop sensibilities, she writes thoughtful lyrics with catchy hooks on guitar and piano. Inklings are Here to Fix your Doomed Love…

New Video By Beca “In Deep Love”

The moment you lay eyes on Beca, her kinetic energy, dark-disco-pop style, and ethereal voice make it impossible to forget her. The Los Angeles transplant effortlessly carries herself with the swagger of a star. She’s a force of nature in concert and in front of a camera and possesses an alluring radio-ready sound, knack for…

India Travel Guide – Best Time to Visit

October to February and even until April is a popular season that features a high number of visitors to India. Since India is an immensely large country, the best time to travel will actually vary from place to place with steaming summers and mild winters, partly as a result of the natural barrier created by…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Young Galaxy releases ‘Catch Your Breath’ Showcasing the band’s new independence, “Catch Your Breath” tackles neo-liberalism and the rise of nationalism in so-called democratic countries As the band puts it, “Catch Your Breath was written for that feeling of arrival at the frontier – a place outside the wave of fear, corruption, and capitalist greed…

Angela Soffe – “Rocks”

Angela Soffe goes for a truly inspirational message on the life-affirming folk of “Rocks”. Embarking on a great journey the way the piece unfolds gives it a sense of majesty. By relating her experience and transforming it into universal themes the song gains a tremendous power. Forgiveness, togetherness, and acceptance feature prominently over the course…

Sarah Sharp – ‘You Don’t Dare’

Sarah Sharp’s “You Don’t Dare” dwells with a lovely bluesy take. Loose, the rhythms are imbued with a strong emotional core. Instrumentally rich, Sarah Sharp chooses to follow a path of absolute independence over the course of the track. Thoughtful lyricism reveals a true ear for the poetic, as the wordplay feels quite majestic. Guitar…

Dario Black – ‘Temporary Love EP’

Dario Black’s “Temporary Love EP” is sonic sensuality. With a deep passion guiding the entire collection, everything comes together in a most perfect way. Pop anchors the entirety, as Dario Black incorporates R&B, EDM, and even a little bit of soul into the mix. Teeming with life, the lyrics focus upon a spirit of togetherness.…

Alfredo Rodriguez’s ‘The Little Dream’ on Mack Avenue Records

“The Little Dream,” the title track of Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez’s fourth studio album (Mack Avenue Records), gently builds into an uplifting statement – one that reflects the hope children hold in building a brighter future, where tiny dreams manifest into grandiose realities. There is no better example of this than Rodríguez’s own…