Month: April 2018

A RACQUET TO BEGIN WITH

Tennis is one of the most popular games for ages. It is a highly appreciated game especially among the people who love to spend short and sweet hours every day with this lovely game. The enjoyment of the game can only be felt when it provides comfort to the player. A good player shall never…

BOSTON HARDCORE LEGENDS SLAPSHOT PREMIERE “REMEDY”

Slapshot have returned with their first new record in 4 years. Titled Make America Hate Again, this 11-track powerhouse is as urgent and as relevant as ever in the band’s 30+ year career. Listen to the album’s first single, “Remedy,” here on Bandcamp. Recorded at The Wild Arctic in Portsmouth, NH with Dean Baltulonis (Madball,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 7, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Potatohead People New Single “Morning Sun” Earlier this year, we got the first glimpse at the long-awaited return of Vancouver production duo Potatohead People. With two year’s having passed since their critically acclaimed 2015 debut album, Big Luxury, the pair comprised of Nick Wisdom and Astrological, revealed “Quest For Love-” the first track off their…

The Laurie Beechman Presents A Night For Stephen Schulman

Former theatre/music publicist Stephen Schulman of SASi Public Relations was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer on November 21, 2017. He has been having chemo sessions ever since and is currently under treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering determined to fight this horrific disease. The Laurie Beechman Presents A Night For Stephen Schulman May 14th 2018…

What equipment do you need to start making electronic music?

If you are a big fan of music then you have definitely thought of making music either in a studio or back at home. Good sound quality music requires a lot of work in the equipment and accessories research department. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can’t go wrong with this essential…

New Video By NYA “Mania”

It was Joni Mitchell who famously likened the six strings on a guitar to the hexagram of the heavens from the I Ching. But seen from the inside of the instrument, those strings look more like the bars of a cell. “Mania”, the latest clip from singer and songwriter Nya, begins with the camera within…

Shadow of Whales “Runaway” Video

When we were kids, everyone continuously told us to follow our dreams. We were told to be true to ourselves and disregard the non-believers. But as soon as we’re thrusted into “adult” life, we are suddenly roughed up by institutions in an attempt to strip us of everything we were taught, and buy into the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 6, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

L.A. Salami Shares “City of Bootmakers” Album on NPR First Listen On L.A. Salami’s second album, The City of Bootmakers, his ideas have never been more grandiose, as the song titles announce upfront. “Terrorism (The ISIS Crisis)” tackles its subject point-blank, with a jaggedly blurted chorus to hammer home the intensity. “England Is Unwell” diagnoses…

6 Ways to Beautify Your Backyard

If your backyard is just a patch of green, then you’re missing out. If your backyard is empty on a regular basis, then your family is missing out. If your kids are indoors on their computers all summer long, and if your and your spouse don’t regularly enjoy some romantic time outside, then your family…

Priorities When Moving

Moving is uniquely stressful because it combines physical stress with emotional stress. We get the physical stress from packing up our belongings and hauling them out to the moving truck. We get the emotional stress when we think of leaving our current life behind in order to start a new one in a faraway place.…

New Music from Toronto artist Charles Freeman ‘This Ain’t Love’

The Toronto singer-songwriter releases “This Ain’t Love”, the first single from his upcoming refined follow-up EP out this June. Charles Freeman reflects on an all too familiar scenario of a misguided affection on “This Ain’t Love” and plans to keep it going delivering a single each month. “This Ain’t Love” finds the Toronto crooner drifting…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 6, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Manic Street Preachers share new song ‘Liverpool Revisited’ “The title ‘Resistance is Futile’ and the cover image just fit together perfectly. The sleeve is a vintage photograph of one of the last samurai warriors; someone who knows his time is over thanks to the coming of the gun. There’s such an intense melancholia in his…

Innovative Ideas To Boost Morale In Your Team

The world of work can seem like a precarious place right now. Recovery from the financial crisis feels slow, and the news is full of stories of more companies folding under the current economic climate. You can’t control what the economy will do, and you probably can’t persuade your CEO not to make lay-offs once…

Sinead Harnett Releases “Body” Today

UK singer/songwriter Sinéad Harnett returns today with the release of her soulful new single, “Body.” The delicate and sultry song offers listeners the first taste of what’s to come in 2018. Out via Rinse who have partnered with tastemaker US label Neon Gold Records (Christine & The Queens, Charli XCX,,Tove Lo) in the US, “Body”…

New Release – SCARLET “Hail The Apocalypse”

Scarlet vehemently owns her darkness, anger, power and voice – for her dark and vulnerable experiences were not endured in vein. No stranger to mental illness and care, she understands first hand what it is to be ‘locked away’ and medicated like an outcast in society. Scarlet pin points her past blatant experience; “It’s easier…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 6, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Susie Scurry releases title track from EP Melbourne singer-songwriter Susie Scurry, formerly known as ‘The Grand Magoozi’, returns with a new single and title track to forthcoming EP ‘The Elvis Hour’. Check out the new PRESSYES Single “Hideaway” The new PRESSYES Single “Hideaway” (VÖ 06.04.2018) is full of a certain lust for life, of the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 5, 2018 @ 7 PM EST

AUTOKRATOR: Premieres “Hammer Of The Heretics” Entirely At Decibel Magazine Terrorizing death metal machine AUTOKRATOR is very close to release the anticipated third album “Hammer Of The Heretics” via Krucyator Productions. AUTOKRATOR collaborated with veteran drummer Kevin Paradis (Benighted, Aggressor, Mithridatic, ex – Svart Crown) for this album. DECIBEL MAGAZINE is exclusively streaming the album…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 5, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

LEO STANNARD UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘HOME’ 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist and artist Leo Stannard has debuted the video for latest track ?Home,? via Black Butter Records. Showcasing Leo?s stunning baritone-esque vocals, ?Home? starts with gentle finger-plucked acoustic guitar before launching in to an explosive chorus, as crashing drums and piano envelop the track. The video…

A$AP ROCKY DROPS NEW SONG AND VIDEO FOR “A$AP FOREVER” FEAT MOBY

Continuing to change the course of art and history within each medium he works in, today A$AP Rocky shares the new track and official video for “A$AP Forever” featuring Moby (A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records). Sampling the instantly recognizable and iconic “Porcelain” from Moby’s seminal ’99 electronic-turned-pop album Play, Rocky pays homage to the end…

The Get Up Kids return – “Kicker” EP out June 8th

Correspondingly while the band’s early releases were written while the band members were entering their twenties, Kicker sees them in their forties, and the songs show a perspective that can only be learned from experience. The Get Up Kids have never been afraid to try something new, but the songs here — recorded over the…

ELKE ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP

The Bad Metaphors EP produced by Shawn Everett (The War on Drugs, Alabama Shakes) consists of three rebellious break-up anthems inspired by past relationships. With an urgency reminiscent of The White Stripes and PJ Harvey, you’d never guess that Elke (pronounced “el-key”) first started her musical journey wanting to be a pop star. Raised on…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 5, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Brooklyn post rock band Good Looking Friends stream debut LP, ‘Settle In, Decay’, via The Alternative Brooklyn-based post rock band, Good Looking Friends, share the first listen of their upcoming release of their debut album, Settle In, Decay, today on The Alternative. “Decay sounds like its actively avoiding…

Studeo – ‘These Are Our Days/Tomorrow Is A Brand New Day’

Studeo goes for an airy, spacious sound with the majestic “These Are Our Days/Tomorrow Is A Brand New Day”. Vocals have a lovely quality to them sung with the utmost of compassion. A hopefulness informs the entirety of the collection while the lyrics have a poetic element to them. By keeping the whole thing relatively…

The Pros and Cons of Installing Artificial Grass

The use of synthetic grass is increasingly becoming popular, and before you decide to get yours, it is important to consider both the upsides and downsides of the same. Overall, the pros tend to outweigh the cons. Here are some of the advantages of using artificial grass: It can occasionally be used without wearing off…

BRKLYN Presents “I’m On Somethin'” feat. Jocelyn Alice

Los Angeles EDM duo, BRKLYN have a knack for thinking outside the box. One look at the braided pink mohawk assures new fans that they’re in for something special. Cameron Alexander and Cody Nadeau combine live instrumentation, cinematic percussion, resonant soaring vocal melodies and aggressive synthesizers to create the group’s inventive style. After releasing a…

New Video By Tritonal “Call Me”

2017 coming to an end means capping off another monumental year for Austin, TX’s Tritonal. The year saw Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed taking their unmatched presence to major festivals around the world, including a main stage performance at New York City’s Electric Zoo and Chicago’s Lollapalooza. After the undeniable successes of “Blackout”, “Hung Up”,…

Epik – ‘Don’t Censor Me’

A flawless delivery flows through Epik’s thoughtful “Don’t Censor Me”. Over the course of the collection, Epik explores concepts of relationships, rejection, censorship, and concepts regarding freedom. By opting for such a wide range of topics, everything contains a poignancy in terms of overall storytelling as well as a greater look at a society which…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 4, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Another Lost Year Announce the Blazing Into Spring Tour Rock band Another Lost Year announced the Blazing into Spring Tour featuring No Resolve and special guest Locust Grove. The tour kicks off April 13th in Lombard, Illinois at Brauer House and will conclude on April 29th at The Looney Bin in Bradley, Illinois. The video…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 4, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

HEARTS HEARTS SHARE ECLECTIC, EXCLUSIVE PLAYLIST WITH RAVELIN MAGAZINE Vienna electronic, experimental rock pop act Hearts Hearts are proud to announce their forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Goods/Gods’, which will be out 4/20/18 on Berlin’s Tomlab (Mountain Goats, Deerhoof, Mt. Eerie). Today the band share their eclectic, exclusive playlist with Ravelin Magazine, featuring artists: Son Lux, Flying…

KARMA VIOLENS Release ‘Serpent God’ Music Video

Greek extreme metal band, KARMA VIOLENS, have released a music video for ‘Serpent God’, the title track of their third record. The new album contains 10 tracks and is set for a release on April 13th via GROWL RECORDS (Inactive Messiah) a division of ROAR! Rock of Angels Records (Monument, Gods Of Silence, Mean Streak,…

Stand Atlantic Release “Chemicals” Music Video

STAND ATLANTIC formed by Bonnie Fraser (vocals), Jonno Panichi (drums), and David Potter (bass), are an Alternative Pop/Rock band from Sydney, Australia that offer a fresh blend of melodic hooks and power-driven instrumentals. From the release of their debut EP to their unparalleled live performance, Stand Atlantic are tipped to be the next band to…

Tips to Help You Purchase the Best Birthday Gifts for a Man

Birthdays are special events and you cannot risk giving a man a wrong gift. However, finding the right gift may be an uphill task for most people. This is because of the countless types of presents available today. Whether you are buying a present for your best friend, workmate, brother or any other male relations,…

Carolyn Marie Presents New Video “Man Eater”

Carolyn Marie’s unstoppable drive and unparalleled enthusiasm has her gaining some much deserved critical acclaim in the music world. This New Jersey native has established a global fan-base with her glowing smile, bouncing curls, and trademark blend of pop, rock, and dance vibes. She a triple threat: Not only is she a magnificent songwriter and…

New Video By Jeff Rosenstock “Melba”

Where to begin with a man like Jeff Rosenstock? His first or second band? His career as a producer? His work in television? For an artist who embodies the “roots” in “grassroots,” it seems only logical to take it from the start. Rosenstock first became a blip on the radar of the North Atlantic punk…

Jacob Dye – “Slow It Down”

Human is astoundingly good at ignoring their own flaws and bad at accepting their weakness, and even doing so their life becomes no less than miserable. None is perfect, all of us have shadows walking parallel with us. Many books have been written, many songs have been composed on how one should conquer his weakness…

Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV – S7 E5 Fall In Love

Anthems For Autumn goes for a playful style with the luscious “Feel Me”. With a nimble sort of funk, the song propels itself forward with a seductive quality. Vocals tie the entire thing together with an intensity felt passion. “High On Love (Can’t Get Too)” shows off Karen Atkin’s mellowed out retro grooves. Incredibly playful,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 3, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE UNVEIL EMOTIONAL “HIDE” VIDEO Today, Rainbow Kitten Surprise unveiled the emotionally charged visual companion to “Hide” – an electrifying track from the Boone, North Carolina-based band’s highly-anticipated new album, “HOW TO: FRIEND, LOVE, FREEFALL,” which arrives everywhere Friday, April 6th. BLACK RAINBOWS stream new album…