Month: April 2018

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 3, 2018 @ 12 PM EST

CHARLIE PUTH UNVEILS LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “DONE FOR ME (FEAT. KEHLANI)” Today, Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth took to his Instagram to unveil the lyric video for his recently released single “Done For Me (featuring Kehlani),” which is available now at all music retailers and streaming services. Download/Stream HERE and watch the lyric…

@skopemag Premiere: Elia “The Question”

Being a warrior means facing a battle head on. This is something that Elia, a longtime friend of HIP, is no stranger to. His latest single “The Question” lays out the hardships faced on the battlefield of love through reflective lyrics and a compelling vocal performance. This “Italian Stallion” is impossible not to root for…

Alexa Friedman Presents “Meant To Be”

Alexa Friedman is a shooting star in a never ending sky of independent pop artists. In the year 2017, creating and releasing music as an independent artist is the way to go. On one hand, we have access to endless creative outlets, but on the other hand, independent music has become an incredibly oversaturated market,…

New Video By Myles Marcus “Crazy”

Relationships can be difficult. The ebb and flow of two people intertwining their lives can make for the highest of highs, but what goes up must come down, and a fallout of love can bring people to the lowest of lows. These situations become more complicated when there is a third love in the mix…alcohol.…

Amazing Ways to Relax after a Stressful Day

Feeling strained and exhausted is typical to most people who don’t allocate some of their time unwinding and relaxing. If you are that kind of person, the stress and tension will slowly build up in your body and can leave you sapped. Rather than getting exhausted and worn out, take a break and look for…

@skopemag Interviews Tom Shawcroft Via Nottingham

We are so excited to kick off today in London with Tom Shawcroft. We heard Tom with his catchy single, ‘Cool Kids.’ From there we knew he had to speak to the @skopemag masses. Join us today as we enjoy a pint and talk taking music seriously, musical influences, his debut EP ‘Probably Nothing’, and…

Cale – ‘Good Day’

24 year old Cale Yuan, performing as Cale, first emerged in earnest at the beginning of 2013 with the release of singles “Boston” and “I’m Yours” followed by successful later cuts “Theatrical” in 2016 and a collaboration with Killazy for 2017’s “Formula”. His upward trajectory into the music world accelerated with his first English language…

5 Steps To Send Money Overseas

So you need to send money overseas to somebody. Maybe you’re supporting a child who is studying overseas. Or maybe a close friend or family member has contact you and is in desperate need of emergency funds. Or maybe you need to pay someone who lives in another country and has done work for you.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 2, 2018 @ 6 PM EST

LION BABE PREVIEW NEW SONG “THE WAVE” FEAT LEIKALI47; ALBUM SLATED FOR SUMMER Lion Babe, the New York based duo made up of singer-songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey and producer and instrumentalist Lucas Goodman aka Astro Raw – have been building eager anticipation for more new music following their recent releases “Rockets” ft Moe…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 2, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

THE SHINS SHARE SHORT FILM THE WORM’S HEART Today, The Shins have shared their short film titled The Worm’s Heart. Directed by Shins drummer Jon Sortland, the visual is set to select songs from the band’s flipped album (also titled The Worm’s Heart) and depicts James Mercer’s quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of Amelia…

Shane Palko Presents “Staring Out The Window”

Growing up in the forest and spending much of the last decade touring the world, it’s no surprise that indie folk/rock musician Shane Palko has incredible artistic vision. With a guitar placed in his hands at age 6, Palko took after two of his older brothers in search of telling a story through its strings…

Do It Yourself (DIY) Tips for a Leafy Roof

Let’s face it; at one given point in life, your roof will be old and damaged and there will be an urgent need to either replace it or repair it. There are some do it yourself tips that may come in handy in such situations. Please read on for some tips and tricks for a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 2, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Sonic Night Music Artist PERFECT DEFECT Debuts New Music Video “My People” Hard rock band PERFECT DEFECT has released a new music video for “Love Song”. The self-titled debut was released on October 27th, 2017 via Sonic Night Music Club. New Southern Hard Rock band PERFECT DEFECT’s debut reflects a deep trip through a vinyl…

Jim Jones Visits Chinatown with Yo Gotti in “Chicken Fried Rice”

With a percussive flow, infectious ad-libs, and a gruff demeanor, Jim Jones reps the Five Boroughs wherever he goes. Delving into his personal life and reflecting on his success, Jim Jones announces Wasted Talent, his upcoming album. Inspired by (and interspersed with quotes from) the 1993 Robert DeNiro intersectional crime drama A Bronx Tale, particularly…

DAMIAN MARLEY ‘LIVING IT UP’ VISUAL VIDEO

Today, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley’s music video for his impassioned single “Living It Up,” off his GRAMMY Award-winning fourth studio album, Stony Hill, is available worldwide on Youtube. In this new video, Marley takes his son back to his hometown in Jamaica to share the culture of where his father Bob Marley grew up and…

RICHARD LYNCH ANNOUNCES “COUNTRY MUSIC ISN’T COUNTRY ANYMORE” ON NEW SINGLE

Richard Lynch’s no-nonsense brand of tradtional country music has often flown in the face of today’s “Pop-Country” radio landscape. His true-to-self songs have attracted a loyal listening audience, resulting in multiple chart-topping tracks. His last 4 singles, including his most recent with Grammy winner, Rhonda Vincent, reached number one on multiple radio airplay charts, New…

MARG – “Tropical Marijuana”

With such mesmerizing vocal combined with dreamy music, Margarita or MARG is initially known for her remarkable and numerous video covers on YouTube, by such artists like Halsey, Troye Sivan, and Melanie Martinez. With launching her new original music album, ”The Voices”, MARG, is all set to shake the world by the storm of her…

Lord Nelson – ‘Through The Night’

Lord Nelson taps into a bluesy classic rock with the emotionally charged “Through The Night”. Sung with such earnestness, the way the songs unfold reveals a true talent for form. With just the right sort of rollicking rhythms, the entire album feels infinitely soothing. By far the true heart and soul comes from the potency…

Knee High Fox – ‘Jawbreaker’

Knee High Fox’s “Jawbreaker” goes for a defiant edgy sort of industrial pop with its confrontational approach. Everything about the sound simply stuns. A wild carefree spirit imbues the entirety of the track. A dark beauty permeates the entirety of the album, with the full-bodied all-consuming style working wonders. References to early Nine Inch Nails…

New Video By Laust Sonne “X-Mas Morning”

Coming all the way from Copenhagen, Denmark, Laust Sonne, a HIP Video Promo veteran, has returned with more catchy tunes once again! The holiday season is among us, and Laust Sonne is getting into the spirit early this year. For those who don’t know Sonne, a recent interview can help you out: he described his…

Dawg Gone Davis – Middle Aged Woman Hip Hop Style

The playfulness driving Dawg Gone Davis’ “Middle Aged Woman Hip Hop Style” isn’t the single overriding factor making this song go, but it’s definitely a big part of what makes Rebecca Rogers Davis’ presentation fly for listeners. There’s underlying melodic value, however, to her performance that focusing on the comedic value of the piece misses…

Getting Your Children Out of the House

Are you sick and tired of your children sitting inside all of the time, cooped up in their bedroom playing video games and failing to socialise with people their own age? I know many people who are currently in this situation, and this is why today I am here to provide a little advice and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 1, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Leeds-based indie pop singer/songwriter Average Dez shares intimate 4-track EP ‘Beautiful Life’ Indie pop singer/songwriter Average Dez is building momentum with his latest EP ‘Beautiful Life’. Hailing from Leeds, UK, the British musician has crafted something that is both heart-warming and memorable. 4 tracks deep, the EP is a cohesive mix of bright melodies and…

Echo Bloom – ‘Green’

After bouncing between Washington DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Echo Bloom’s founder, Kyle Evans eventually caught the muse he was searching for in Berlin. Completely submerged in the German culture, Evans found inspiration in dusty libraries along the Spree and long, quiet bike rides through the city. After a few months, he left Germany…

Rob Alexander – ‘Back to the Radio’

Performers and writers like Rob Alexander represent a continuing new breed in the world of popular music – people with the creative and financial wherewithal who work at productive non-music careers while still utilizing modern technology to pursue their artistic ambitions and find a waiting audience for those efforts. Rob Alexander is a physician anesthesiologist…