Month: March 2018

New and Old Video Games inspired by Famous Bands

As the medium of technology evolves and innovates, entertainers, particularly musicians, have found unique ways to express and expand themselves creatively and engage dynamically with their audiences. Video games have become one of many notable ways in which musicians expand their brand. With the immense popularity of music-centred video games like Guitar Hero, musicians have…

Anthems For Autumn – ‘Feel Me’

Anthems For Autumn go for a passionate hard rock sound with “Feel Me”. Volume is an absolute must for there is a ferocious physicality to the entire piece. Layer upon layer of sound comes together in a most satisfying way. By far the true heart and soul rests with Brianna Rose’s vocals. Ranging from defiant…

Chlo Subia – ‘Tired’

Tired is sure to heal a lot of wounded hearts with soulful tunes of Chlo Subia. Listen and Enjoy! Every one of us feels vulnerable at some point in time in our lives. No matter who we are, what we do, or where we belong to – we still feel pain, sorrow and suffer from…

5 Steps To Building A Property Subdivision

When you’re planning on going into real estate, then you may want to consider building your own property subdivision, where you can sell various blocks of land to make even more profit. But how does that process go, exactly? Read on as we show you a beginner’s guide on building a property subdivision! What Is…

7 Reasons Why You Should Use Artificial Flowers

Whether you need flowers for a wedding, business event or any other occasion, artificial flowers make the perfect choice. Thanks to advancements in technology, it is close to impossible to distinguish organic flowers from the artificial ones. These flowers are as realistic and beautiful as the real ones. Here are the top reasons why you…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 5, 2018

Capital North Stream Debut EP Ahead of Release & Unveil Music Video for “Sea/Broken Vessel” Hard rock dynamic duo Capital North have been busy in preparation fortheir debut EP, Sea To Sky, available tomorrow, March 2nd, 2018. The band made their official debut earlier this year with the release of their music video for “Glass…

@skopemag Premiere: Artist: Merritt Gibson – ‘I Heard’

Indie singer-songwriter Merritt Gibson is set to release her debut album, Eyes On Us, on March 30, 2018. Recorded in July 2016 with Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Mitch Dane at his Sputnik Sound studio in Nashville, the forthcoming album is full of songs that truly mean something, be it advice to other young women, reflections on…

Laust Sonne Presents Video For “On The Radio”

The multi-instrumentalist Scandinavian mastermind behind sugar-sweet hits like “Reckless” and “Spell On You” is back. “On The Radio” chimes in with an impressively percussive, yet melodic guitar progression before being stormed by a low-end thump when the thick electronic bass kicks in. The verse hangs off a cliff with the line, “You have moved on…

Brendan McMahon – ‘About Joe (EP)’

About Joe – the latest EP by gifted Australian singer/songwriter and guitarist, Brendan McMahon, is another fine release in his growing catalog. The Melbourne artist teamed up again with a batch of Australia’s most brilliant musical “gods,” for this amazing collection of travel-driven songs that go all over the map like an exotic musical trip.…

King Errisson – ‘One Love Shines’

King Errisson has rubbed artistic elbows with some of the last century’s preeminent musical talents during his career. He’s a long-standing member of Neil Diamond’s touring ensemble, a former featured performer in The Incredible Bongo Band, and has collaborated with Hall of Fame vocalists and songwriters such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and The Temptations,…

Tom Eure – ‘The Coin, The Prayer & The Crow’

The sixth studio release from North Carolina based singer/songwriter Tom Eure entitled The Coin, The Prayer & The Crow is a thirteen song collection featuring the collaborative talents of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Amelia Osborne. She’s a perfect musical partner for a deep exploration of Eure’s Celtic and Appalachian musical pedigree and the results are uniformly…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 4, 2018 @ NOON EST

Tony Njoku Shares Shapeshifting and Arresting New Track Remain Calm In ‘Remain Calm’s’ lyrical micro-statement and crudely sharded synth-sound can be detected Suprematism’s ‘zero degree’ proto-abstractionist art. In an appropriate follow up from ‘Drifting Off In A Care Powered Balloon” the cosmic pavilions, synthetic horizons and social utopianism of Olafur Eliasson’s work is coded into…

Patrick Goddard – ‘Better Not Wait’

Patrick Goddard’s “Better Not Wait” possesses an infectious pop, one delivered with the utmost of urgency. Incredibly thoughtful, the abstract lyricism works wonders for a narrative comes from these many pieces. The unfolding nature of the story focuses upon seeing friends spiral out alongside the concept of carpe diem. Nicely framing this is a pop…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 3, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Asal Hazel Shares R&B Noir Track “UTMT” Her debut EP Like Water will be out on March 30th, 2018 and features production from Swarvy, Stones Throw heavy hitters and Grammy-winning producer Knxwledge, amongst others. Die – Debut release from new Swedish Artist Constine Hanna Lindgren, known as Constine, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, musician and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2018 @ 7 PM EST

New Music Friday: New Young Rising Sons Alt/Rock Anthem New single ‘Whiskey’ is the ultimate alt/rock banger, bursting with electrifying energy, enhanced by deep, pulsating synthsand powerful dynamics. Young Rising Sons are back and ready to unleash their new statement sound. P!NK RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHATEVER YOU WANT” International pop icon P!NK releases the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 2, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

QUIX Bears His Soul On “I’ll Give You The World” Experimental electronic DJ/producer QUIX releases “I’ll Give You The World,” a soul-bearing future bass single featuring vocalist JVMIE, premiered on ThisSongIsSick.com. Driven by tension-building soaring melodies and unsuspecting drops, QUIX returns to Dim Mak with an aural thriller. The single arrives as QUIX appears on…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 2, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

4x Platinum Cheat Codes and Kiiara team up for ‘Put Me Back Together’ Multi Platinum, Pop/electronic dance music trio Cheat Codes (comprised of Trevor Dahl, Matthew Russell and Kevi Ford) return with a euphoric new track, “Put Me Back Together,” featuring pop fave, Kiiara. CALUM SCOTT RELEASES “WHAT I MISS MOST” TODAY Breakout U.K. artist,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 2, 2018 @ NOON EST

Grammy nominated British producer & songwriter Maths Time Joy releases new single ‘Going Nowhere’ Hunger described it thus “‘Going Nowhere’ is the third single from Maths Time Joy’s Sunset Motel EP, a record that defines the British artist’s signature fluid, low-key R&B and confirms him as a key player in the UK’s production revolution. Joined…

Madilyn Bailey Releases New Video For Original Song “Tetris” Today

Fresh off the heels of her breakout original single, “Tetris,” pop singer/songwriter Madilyn Bailey released the official video for the track today via BackTrack Music/RED MUSIC. “Tetris is a song I wrote about how two completely different people with completely different back grounds, quirks, passions AKA “shapes” can come together to make one beautiful picture.…

5 Great Healthcare Jobs You Can Get with a Master’s Degree

There is a myriad of healthcare jobs that you can get with a master’s degree, and almost all of them come with a high salary and numerous benefits. If you already have your bachelor’s degree, you will definitely want to think about going back to school so you can earn your master’s. You will be…

The Turbans Announce Debut Album + ‘Riders’

In a politically divided time it’s hard to imagine a band comprised of members from across Europe and the Levant as not being inherently progressive. The Turbans, whose self-titled debut album will be released on March 23 (Six Degrees Records), features musicians with roots in Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Iran, Greece, Spain, and England. Yet transmitting…

The Naveblues Present Video For “Possess You”

The NaveBlues have quickly been established as the kind of outside-the-box talent that we cherish here at HIP Video Promo. Fronted by Nave Pundik, the group flourishes in their mission to bring their blues rock chops from their Norwegian homes to a global audience. Their previous efforts for “Ghost Collector,” “Sexy Kiss,” and “Thank You”…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 2, 2018

BONG set to release new full-length rite, ‘Thought and Existence’ The cosmos has now aligned, and with great honour Ritual Productions announce BONG’s return after three years with a new and momentous rite. ‘Thought and Existence’ is their sixth album for Ritual Productions and will be unveiled in its entirety this May 4th. A continuation…

Through Infinity – ‘Shine’

Through Infinity’s “Shine” embarks on a wordless mystical journey, giving psychedelic rock a refreshing update. Everything simply works for Through Infinity engages in a rather fantastic display of group play with every single player given their own moment to truly show off their impressive chops. From the soaring style of the guitar to the glistening…

Rachel Price – “Sunshine and Rainbows”

Rachel Price’s “Sunshine and Rainbows” possesses a fiery passion to it with a fully realized, lovely sound. Vocals rest in the very heart of the piece, as Rachel Price’s voice displays an incredible range, going from the intimate to the bombastic. Her lyrics have a playful quality to them, as she offers an incredible narrative…

Red Black Red – ‘Resettlement’

Red Black Red melds an intelligent singer/songwriter aesthetic with an electronic rock style to memorable effect. The artistic center of the project since its 2015 origins is veteran vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Enrico Fernando who began composing the material on his laptop before committing the songs to full fledged recordings and the insular songwriting process that…

Video Premiere: Olivia Kellman ‘Come Back Down’

On My Way – the debut full-length album by Olivia Kellman, featuring the video/single “Come Back Down” is a fantastic release with veteran producer Jim Tullio at the helm, who has worked behind the boards magic for everyone from Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples to Los Lonely Boys, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Richie…

Lexie Rose – ‘On My Own’

On My Own is a five song EP release from seventeen year old Lexie Rose and lays out the case that this might be one of the most talented newcomers to emerge in popular music over the last decade. Steep praise, but you realize she’s worth every syllable of the acclaim when you take on…

KRANTZ DROP NEW LYRIC VIDEO “RUN AWAY WITH ME”

The single is an anthem dedicated to feeling stuck in a rut and disheartened by living in the shadows and realizing how nothing is going to change unless one takes a chance. Inspired by central figure, Jeffrey “Danger” Krantz’s real-life experience of playing in cover bands and side gigs on Broadway in Nashville and realizing…

MNEK’S NEW SINGLE “TONGUE” IS OUT NOW

MNEK’s new single, “Tongue,” is now available for download and streaming HERE. Sounding like Bobby Brown’s creative peak reinterpreted through the technicolor glow and wit of RuPaul’s “Drag Race,” “Tongue” is the mark of MNEK planting his own flag firmly in the sand as an important artist to watch. The track received its world premiere…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 1, 2018

Chicha Summit IV: Money Chicha and Dos Santos take their Noir-Cumbia-Psychedelia across the Southwest and West Coast After touring in Texas, the Midwest, and along the East Coast, Money Chicha and Dos Santos will convene the 4th installment of the Chicha Summit, and this time they are heading across the Southwest and out to the…

New Single Cat Turner ‘Waster’

One of the most promising voices in electro-pop, Galway-based newcomer Cat Turner brings us her haunting new track ‘Waster’. Since debuting last year, the electro-synth artist has steadily gained fans with her seductive beats and distinctive, raw vocals. She is crafting her own niche of ‘Goth pop’, which has signaled the young producer-singer as one…

5 Ways Your Musical Instrument Ecommerce Store Can Get More Sales

You know that when it comes to musical instruments, what you’re selling on your ecommerce store is the best. Maybe you’re a musician yourself, and the reason you got into this business was that you yourself have experienced sticker shock, especially when it comes to what’s available out there. You know the ins and outs…

New Video By REMZ “Where You Belong”

REMZ is a groundbreaking Peruvian indie-pop artist on a mission. After two years of hard work, his new single “Where You Belong” has landed him a contract with major international telecommunications conglomerate Movistar as their principal song for one year. Previous artists of the same accomplishment include Neon Trees and The Killer, but officially REMZ…

Ways To Stay Inspired As A Songwriter by Lachi

As a vocalist and songwriter for major and independent labels and producers, I find myself whipping up a growing collection of unique toplines, lyrics and hooks. But though they say ten thousand hours of practice makes perfect, there comes a time in every songwriter’s life where they’re hit with any combination of writer’s block, stagnation…