Month: February 2018

@skopemag Heads To Tennessee To Kick It With A’France

We are here on the first Tuesday of February 2018 and we are here with a ferocious emcee, A’France. We got hip to this young musician with his singles ‘Curious George’ and ‘Struggle.’ He offers exactly what we love about hip hop with unique vocals, strong beats, and real life content. Join us as we…

Sting & Shaggy Release Video For “Don’t Make Me Wait”

Filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, the new video was directed by Gil Green (Nicki Minaj, Drake, John Legend) and celebrates the duo’s mutual love of Jamaica – its music, the spirit of its people and the vibrancy of its culture. Following their broadcast debut performance of “Don’t Make Me Wait” on the Grammys live from New…

Karen Mansfield – ‘Thistle + Boon’

Karen Mansfield sings with a dreamy tenderness on the lilting gorgeous color of “Thistle + Boon”. Full of heart and soul, Karen Mansfield brings together elements of country, chamber pop, with a rock-oriented style to it. Best of all are Karen Mansfield’s thoughtful lyricism delivered with the utmost of ease. Everything is executed with such…

Delicate Marie – ‘I Don’t Belong To You’

Delicate Maria releases her first single which shows her competence and strength as an artist. Listen and Enjoy! Sha’Diamond Marie Hamilton aka Delicate Marie is an Atlanta, Georgia, based singer who has been displaying her talents from a young age of ten. Though quite young she has a creative insight which she has skillfully used…

PARAMORE UNVEIL VIDEO FOR “ROSE-COLORED BOY”

Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore has unveiled their video for “Rose-Colored Boy,” the latest single from their fifth album, “AFTER LAUGHTER.” The delightfully tongue-in-cheek clip – directed by Warren Fu (The Weeknd, Haim) – is streaming now, watch here. Meanwhile, Paramore will kick off ‘Tour Four’ this week, making their highly anticipated return to…

New Video By The Dice “Streetlights”

The Dice are a four-piece rock/power pop group from Ferrara, Italy. Making word-wide waves in the sea of music can be challenging when you’re stuck in a small town… Especially if you’re rocking electric guitars in a music scene made up of traditional Italian pop artists. With their blend of rock, pop, and surf, the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Tennessee Musician Bogues Releasing Sophomore EP ‘Life Slowly’ on March 2 Bogues is a stripped down indie project from Nashville, TN musician AJ Gruenewald. He draws influence from artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and The Hotelier. His sophomore EP ‘Life, Slowly’ is out March 2nd and is available for pre-order. Track Premiere: Bogues –…

Master Bathroom- Preparing for a Makeover

If you are living in an older home that was built a while ago, the bathrooms may have been state of the art at that time but if your bath no longer appeals to you, change is necessary. Perhaps the lighting makes you look exhausted as you stand at the sink, the shower valve is…

J-Hen New Video ‘Gypsy Girl’

Have you ever met someone that made you feel kinda strange? J-Hen’s single, “Gypsy Girl”, tells the story of a mysterious girl he met when his car broke down. Only to wake up and realize it was all a dream. J-Hen is an R&B/Pop Billboard recording artist from the Dallas metroplex area. J-Hen’s passion for…

Tips to pack boxes for moving on your own

Moving from one place to another is just not the matter of shifting, but it involves a lot of things. You have to prepare to move to a new place, look out for the full moving services, all the formalities of changing the address and also packing all your stuff. It can be said that…

Celebrate With These Grown Up Party Ideas

When you’re young it’s easy to choose a theme for a party, where the prospect of celebrating is so exciting you can’t wait to unleash different ideas. As you get older, you lose inspiration and ideas dwindle down to a select few. If there’s a big occasion on the horizon and you’re wondering how to…

Universal Dice – ‘birth, love, hate, death’

The fourth release from indie act Universal Dice is, unquestionably, their most ambitious effort yet. birth, love, hate, death harkens back to an increasingly distant time in our popular music history when composers, straining against the confines of the three minute single, aimed to marry one of our most democratic and accessible of all art…

Seven Ways To Make Your Home Green

Try imagining an ideal world where all homes are solar-powered. Where you’ll be able to use all raindrops to water your garden even during sunny days or where you can turn your trash into fertilizer to grow plants! And did you know that this can be done and is totally possible? Sure, you can’t change…

SLOAN RETURN WITH “THE DAY WILL BE MINE”

Today, Canadian indie-rock royalty, Sloan are excited to kick-off their mighty return with their new song, “The Day Will Be Mine.” The track is released as part of the band’s announcement of their 12th studio album appropriately titled Sloan 12, which is set to release April 6 via Murderecords/Yep Roc Records. Sloan are one of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

WAR OF THRONES Featuring Former Members Of Crimson Glory And Rob Rock Announce New Music Video WAR OF THRONES, featuring former members of Crimson Glory and Rob Rock, have released a new music video, “Rule The World”, from their forthcoming debut album. The album, Conflict In Creation, will hit stores worldwide on March 9th, 2018…

Voss Releases Sophomore Album “Lost and Crowned”

To say Voss’ growth as an artist in the past few years has been impressive would be an understatement. In a relatively short time, he has evolved from a champion battle rapper to a dynamic, versatile songwriter/artist. The BET 106 & Park Freestyle Friday Hall of Famer has long since separated himself from the battle…

New Video By Brian Mackey “Underwater”

Few artists know how to pick up an acoustic guitar and write a tune like Brian Mackey. The man knows how to tell a story. But what happens when he puts down the guitar and exposes himself in a more delicate, nuanced arrangement? The result is the lush, ambient, captivating new single “Underwater.” A gentle…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Nova Moura Shares New Single “Alone, Together” Exclusively Premiering On Discobelle Los Angeles-based, neo-soul artist Nova Moura shares the single “Alone, Together” exclusively via Discobelle, who writes of the single, “His surreal, dark and dreamlike R&B/neo-soul sound explores themes of vulnerability, isolation and loneliness.” LIL SKIES UNVEILS NEW…

Advocating for Biomass – A Cleaner Source of Energy

Biomass is a clean source of energy that is produced from manure, plants and other organic matter. Being an organically produced energy, biomass is known to be a carbon neutral energy source. Unlike other traditional fuels that are said to release carbon into the atmosphere once burnt, biomass does not release any carbon into the…

Is Being a Magician or an Illusionist a Dead Art?

Like any other art form, being a magician or an illusionist can be performed by anyone but it takes someone with real flair and imagination to captivate audiences on-stage. You would be forgiven for thinking that magic and illusion shows are a little old hat now but there is an increasing demographic of performers that…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

“WHAT’S BEST” by Finding Novyon Since landing on Pigeons & Planes “Best Songs of 2015” list with his Allan Kingdom assisted single, “Lots,” Novyon spent most of 2016 traveling and sharing stages with the likes of Big Sean, Rhymsayer’s Prof, Wiz Khalifa, Future, and Sub Pop’s Shabazz Palaces. BrooklynVegan-curated Red Bull Sound Select shows, Zombie…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2018 @ 4:30 PM EST

Brantley Gilbert Enlists PEDIGREE® Brand & DAV Brantley Gilbert’s commitment to America’s service members has always been a driving force in a career that’s seen him play for the people instead of the music industry. Whether hitting #1 with the powerful “One Hell of an Amen” to honor a fallen soldier and his friend who…

Ways to Create a Website SILO for SEO

Siloing refers to building a themed website whereby content is organized based on its targeted keywords. Creating a website silo could help boost SEO performance as it helps search engines to understand what your website is all about, which increases the chance of the site getting acknowledgement and promotion based on the relevancy of its…

SUPER BOWL WEEKEND EDITION: FEBRUARY 3-4, 2018

EMILY JAMES SHARES ‘NOBODY’S BABY’ Today, February 2nd, 2018, LA based singer-songwriter, Emily James, shares “Nobody’s Baby,” the third single from her highly anticipated debut album, Til the Morning. “Nobody’s Baby” follows the release of both “Lion’s Den” and “If Walls Could Talk” and reveals a refreshing, bold side to Emily. LUNA Shares Her Dark…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2018 @ NOON EST

Tracy Bonham signs with ECR Music Group Grammy™ nominee Tracy Bonham is celebrating yet another banner year. Her new album, Modern Burdens, made Rolling Stone’s Top 50 albums of 2017, which they describe as “a lovingly penned postcard to Bonham’s past self, and a fascinating look at where she’s at right now.” Where she’s at––and…

New Release from Billy Raffoul “You Be Love (Acoustic Version)”

Singer–songwriter Billy Raffoul releases “You Be Love (Acoustic Version)” today, February 2nd, on Interscope Records. Raffoul was featured on the original version of Avicii’s “You Be Love” from the Avīci EP which was released this past summer. Raffoul makes the track his own with his signature guitar sound and authentic vocal performance in this acoustic…

Royalty Reality: How to Manage Your Profits Correctly

Handling royalties correctly can seem like a great problem to have. If you’re at the helm of an organization, however, you should begin learning about smart profit management techniques even before you actually start noticing any successes. Preparation is key for organizations that wish to steer clear of all kinds of inconveniences and setbacks. The…

X AMBASSADORS RELEASE NEW SONG “DON’T STAY” FEBRUARY 2nd

Multi-platinum selling rock band X Ambassadors release new song “Don’t Stay” today, February 2, via all digital retailers -http://smarturl.it/DontStay. Written and produced by X Ambassadors, Ryan Tedder and Zach Skelton and produced by Tedder and Skelton, “Don’t Say” follows the release of “JOYFUL” and the announcement of the JOYFUL spring headline tour. The release of…

The Gray Vines Present Video For “See Me”

Anyone in the know will tell you: When it comes to espousing a profoundly vibrant independent music scene, New Jersey has got it going on. Not only has it been the birthplace of countless world-renowned artists, but the underground scene is always moving, ebbing and flowing in clubs, bars and basements. And in these small,…

Reina Mora – “Trouble”

Reina Mora goes for a passionate, fiery sound with the soulful “Trouble”. Full of joy, the way the song unfurls gives it a majestic air. Multifaceted and with a wide kaleidoscopic variety of color everything comes together into a fantastic stream of sound. By far the true heart comes from the poetic lyrics that float…

Because our computers are getting old it may face technical issues

Electronic computer systems are in use since 1900’s. Traditional computer systems were large and required huge electrical power. Currently, you can find a compact size of computers that are light in weight, fast in processing, and easy to operate. While operating various computer systems, you can experience some error codes. This is because our computers…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Ralo Connects With Young Thug For an Emotional Trap Power Ballad Fine-tuning his melodic and empathetic approach to trap music for the past three years, Ralo earned the respect and admiration of some of Atlanta’s most notable names. Teaming up with kindred spirit Young Thug for an inspirational trap power ballad, Ralo shares “See The…

Ghostly Beard “In The End It’s The Music That’s Important To Me”

Like a passionate anomaly, Ghostly Beard creates sensitive lyrics while maintaining a wish to help other Indie artist in their creative endeavors. The brainchild of Patrick Talbot,  Ghostly Beard remains an artist garbed in mystique and mystery, unknown by sight to the world in hopes that knowing his music without prejudice of identity will prove…

Sharon Lia: “Talent With A Heart”

Being introduced to singer/songwriter/musician and recording artist Sharon Lia was a treat in itself, speaking to her became even more special but hearing her music suddenly harmonized into the titanic icing on the cake! Hailing from New Jersey, Sharon played Keys and began to write songs at age 14. It was then that her mom…

Severine – ‘Down the Rivers’

Severine’s “Down the Rivers” is a new peak for this blossoming young performer and songwriter whose American birth and European upbringing gives her a wholly unique flavor in the pop world today. Severine is a musician with massive talents and her ability to handle writing her own material while never sacrificing any of her performing…

Vessbroz fest. Kyle Davis – ‘Nothing’

The first single from Vessbroz’s impending full length album Lost, “Nothing”, features the singular vocal and lyrical talents of Massachusetts bred Kyle Davis. Davis has aspired to be a singer and songwriter since his fifth birthday and the long years he’s put in service to perfecting his craft leave him at an astonishing stage of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2018 @ 2:15 PM EST

MILE MARKER ZERO Debut First Single “The Architect” from upcoming album “The Fifth Row” Progressive rock group MILE MARKER ZERO formed in 2005 when brothers Dave (vocals) and Doug (drums) alongside childhood friend Mark (keys) connected with John (guitars) while studying music at Western Connecticut State University. Following the release of their debut full-length, the…

MEYA Video ‘Honey’

MeYA is an electric-pop girl duo comprising of Mena Lovin and Yasmine Staub. The two international models and singer/song-writers met on a film set in L.A. Originally from Melbourne and Perth Australia (respectively), Mena and Yasmine came together in the summer of 2015 for their mutual love of eclectic, colorful pop. BODY PARTS is the…

Brothers Osborne announce new album ‘Port Saint Joe’ – out April 20th

Brothers Osborne have announced the details of their second studio album, the follow-up to their Pawn Shop debut, now certified gold in the US. Titled Port Saint Joe and featuring 10 new tracks including lead single ‘Shoot Me Straight’, this release from the Nashville-based duo was recorded away from the sometimes sterile environs of the…

YUNG BEEF drops his new Mixtape

Everyone expects something of Yung Beef. Something intense and pure, that stirs our grit and connects with our deepest self. The Spanish scene needed him to make money, but his fans been needing him, always, for a higher cause. Yung Beef set the foundation for a new urban scene in Spain with his band Kefta…