Evolution and change are the only constants that the human race has observed. The change in the ways we dress, the way we speak and the way we communicate has bought the human race to another dimension of sharing information today. From sending postcards and telegrams to calling and messaging the world of wireless communication…
Month: May 2018
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 18, 2018 @ 11 AM EST
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Disasterpeace scores ‘Under the Silver Lake’ Under the Silver Lake is an upcoming neo-noir comedy drama directed by David Robert Mitchell, director of It Follows. A24 is releasing the film in Los Angeles and New York City on June 22nd, 2018 before expanding nationwide in July. For scoring duties, David Robert Mitchell turned to previous…
BUNNIES Presents New Video “The Trouble With Unchain Brain”
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BUNNIES is co-fronted by Jeremy Dubs and Jack Science, the possessors of unforgettably eerie voices and true originals on the Western Massachusetts rock scene. Those familiar with the Northampton underground rock will recognize Dubs and Science from Speak!, Severe Severe, Rabbit Rabbit, and their collaborations with R. Stevie Moore; that was Dubs singing the chorus…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 18, 2018 @ 8 AM EST
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SURMISER: No Echo Premieres “ESF” By Upstate New York Punk/Grunge Trio “‘ESF’, or Expensive Swedish Furnishings, is a song about being so fucking bored that you go crosseyed and into a hallucination daydream,” offers SURMISER guitarist/vocalist Jay Andersen of the new single. “The being ‘stuck in the couch again’ part is a call to the…
Jim Jones Throws Cash in the Club with YFN Lucci in “Gotta Play The Game”
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A veteran New York rapper and a respected businessman, Jim Jones exemplifies the classic rags-to-riches story. Taking over VIP in a neon-lit club, Jones lives a life of luxury in “Gotta Play The Game,” his latest video. Featuring a standout appearance from YFN Lucci, whose soaring melodic hook perfectly fits the piano-led production, “Gotta Play The Game” is a hustler’s…
How To Turn Your Love of Music Into an Online Business
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For as long as you can remember, music has been your life. From practicing your favorite songs when you were in high school, looking up tabs and tutorials to perfect the sound, to writing your own and sharing them with friends for the first time, there’s something special about it. Creation of music is a…
5 Tips on How to Prevent Injuries and Stay Safe at All Times
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Modernization has brought about both the good and the bad. The positives include technology and formal education. The negatives include injury, robbery and rape. It requires a certain amount of effort to stay safe in the world we are in. In the event of an injury, you may need to look for Rochester New York…
Scott Gray Presents “Maybe It’s You”
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While maneuvering your way through the living drama that is life, it often begins to seem like a never-ending sequence of random events that just, you know… happen. But hindsight is 20/20, and when you take a look back at the years passed, those scattered pieces of experience and emotion begin to form a brilliant…
New Video By 18th & Addison “Time Bomb”
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It is often said that music has the power of bringing people together, and rock duo 18th & Addison is living, breathing proof. Consisting of New Jersey natives Tom Kunzman and Kait DiBenedetto, this punk powerhouse embodies the idea of working for what you love, with who you love. No strangers to Indie Nation, the…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 17, 2018 @ 4 PM EST
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New Video: Robb Bank$ “Griffith Did Nothing Wrong” Robb Bank$ simply can’t be stopped. 2012’s mixtape Calendars ignited a fan base via Tumblr and kicked off his intriguing and impressive career thus far. Among a series of critically acclaimed and buzzworthy projects, he unleashed his full-length debut Year of the Savage in 2015. Amping up…
The Merrymaker’s Orchestrina – ‘Act 3’
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The latest release from New York City based The Merrymaker’s Orchestrina, Act 3, showcases vocalist/songwriter and guitarist Ryan Shivdasani’s talents in a gripping way. The trio now includes the aforementioned Shivdasani, bassist Daryl Chen, and drummer Sal A. Mander, though the album’s personnel differ save Shivdasani’s constant presence. The two new members will likely bring…
Michael Peterson – ‘Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie’
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Who is Michael Peterson, and why haven’t I ever heard of him? Okay, I can’t say that I am the greatest aficionado of country music, but I know the big names, the old standards and a few slightly off the wall artists that might make some people cringe. But, when I had the chance to…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 17, 2018 @ 11 AM EST
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NEQUIENT: Wolves At The Door By Chicago Metal/Hardcore Act Streaming At New Noise Magazine Wolves At The Door, the new album by Chicago metallic hardcore outfit NEQUIENT, is streaming in its entirety at New Noise Magazine as the album is prepared for release this Friday through Nefarious Industries. Have you seen the new music video…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 16, 2018 @ 4 PM EST
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Lyric video premiere: LOSTAIR “Where the Angels Die” Thrash metal band Lostair has released the brand new lyric video for the song Where the Angels Die, the song taken from the last album Ad Jubilaeum released in october 2017 via Revalve Records. Ricardo Bacelars beautifully smooth cover of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s ‘Somewhere In The Hills’…
Isador debuts new video for “Jungle”
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Isador is the multimedia project of Queens-based artist Warren Heller. Today he releases his new video for “Jungle.” “I was incredibly bored growing up in New Jersey. I didn’t connect with anything or anyone at school. I couldn’t find anyone interested in the things I was interested in; I was stranded. Music became my escape.…
What Kind of Purpose Does the Business Gift Serve?
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Business gift labels are a topic that requires special attention. It is difficult to find a person who is not familiar with business gifts for business people. The exchange of business gifts and business hospitality signs has firmly entered the life of entrepreneurs and business community participants. However, according to statistics, a significant part of…
@skopemag Premiere – Edenn Presents ‘Thinking’ Single/Video
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The popularity of lyric videos, for the most part, depends on the inherent worth of the lyric they visually depict. There’s no question that’s true for Edenn’s new single and accompanying video “Thinking”, but Edenn doesn’t stop there. His lyric video for “Thinking” pairs the writing with often breathtakingly beautiful imagery gathered around an aerial…
The Norm – ‘Delirious (single)’
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How time flies, is an expression of saying, that is used quite often if not always by many. This goes for The Norm, an alternative rock hip hop act whose time at last has come for them. This being that those days and nights of the past, that were spent in their parent’s garages, so many years prior where hours…
Aunt Stella’s Ashes – ‘Shades of Gray’
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“Shades of Gray” is the latest single from North Florida’s Aunt Stella’s Ashes, the latest project in front man Tim Schichtel’s long history with bands in the North Florida rock scene. This project has the potential to be the most successful yet for Schichtel thanks, in no small part, to his continuing collaboration with band…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 16, 2018 @ 1 PM EST
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Cathy Hutch’s new release ‘Free Wheelin’ A multi-talented performer who writes and sings from the core of her very being, Cathy Hutch is a recipient of the 2008 Diane London Award; (Fredericton, NB), received an Oscar for Autism (for her co-written song I’m In Here); she has performed at the ECMA Awards and has been…
How to Financially Plan Your Music Career
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It’s easy to imagine that life as a musician will always look like a glamorous rock and roll fantasy. What you might not realize is that many successful musicians don’t start out with very much money. Here are some things to keep in mind as you work toward making a living in music. Don’t Quit…
Robert DeLong Unveils Video for “Favorite Color Is Blue” ft K.Flay
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Today, Robert DeLong unveils the video for his current single “Favorite Color is Blue” ft. K.Flay (WATCH HERE), which is Top 15 at Alternative radio and close to 5 million streams worldwide. The video was shot by ground-breaking producer Dmitry Tokoyakov and director Evgenia Strukova who have done animation work on the Oscar-winning film, The…
Frank Stylez Ft. Logan “Bout Dat Action”
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“Bout Dat Action” shows off the impressive confidence of Frank Stylez Ft. Logan. With a passionate flow, the way the song builds up reveals a real talent for crafting infectious hooks. Everything works wonders: from the crisp beats to the lush production. Multiple layers come together to create a virtual kaleidoscopic swirl. By far the…
ESP Evolution – ‘Wishing on a Falling Star’
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ESP Evolution goes for a great, lush style with the inspirational “Wishing on a Falling Star”. Optimism rests within the song’s very soul as it drives forward with a tremendous power. Grooves have a physicality to them that results in something that feels so inviting. Layer upon layer of sound is brought into the mix…
My Silent Bravery Presents New Video “18”
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Break out your scrunchies, neon threads, and Michael Jackson records, because it’s official: The 80s are back. Matt Wade, A.K.A. My Silent Bravery is throwing it back with his retro new music video for “18.” The captivating new artist has been climbing up the charts, recently landing three peak spots on Billboard, #3 on the Billboard…
New Video By Markus Schulz & Emma Hewitt “Safe From Harm”
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What’s better than one of the biggest names in EDM dropping a new single? Two of the biggest names in EDM collaborating on that single! Stars collide in Markus Schulz and Emma Hewitt’s massive new heart-pounding dance-ballad entitled, “Safe From Harm”, and here at HIP Video Promo we have the immense pleasure of introducing you…
Brandon Pope Releases New Single “L.O.V.E”
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“L.O.V.E.” – latest single from New York City-based recording artist and producer, Brandon Pope – is the perfect summer jam. Brandon Pope’s distinctive voice emerges over a introspective synth element before Island-inspired drums tap into the foreground, transport the listener to a tropical, sonic playground. “This is the kind of song I listen to with…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2018 @ 4 PM EST
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I PREVAIL Debut Final Music Video Off Lifelines Album, Hit Single “RISE” In the closing chapter to their debut album Lifelines, Michigan rock group I PREVAIL give fans their signature mix of narrative and humor with their new music video for “RISE”. Directed by the team at Dominar Films, the video follows the boys of…
Natalie Lucassian – ‘Restless’
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Summertime…Summer heat…Summer fun…Summer love…It’s that time of year again where the most enjoyable moments are just a phone call away; a moment in the year where the kids get out of school, parents get that opportunity to plan the summer travel, the barbeques begin, and then festival season hits! All along the way, the summer…
HOODCELEBRITYY RELEASES VIDEO FOR “WALKING TROPHY”
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Born Tina Pinnock, the acclaimed Jamaican born/Bronx breakout star whose melodic flow on the recent remix of French Montana’s “Famous” continues her signature blend of cutting edge Dancehall delivered with all the Bronx-bred hip hop clout her aptly name persona evokes. In 2015 she began to establish her dynamic musical presence building her own well-rounded…
DIPLO, FRENCH MONTANA, LIL PUMP AND ZHAVIA WARD JOIN FORCES TO RELEASE “WELCOME TO THE PARTY”
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Diplo, French Montana, Lil Pump and Zhavia Ward have joined forces to unveil their new track “Welcome To The Party” today from Twentieth Century Fox Film’s highly anticipated Deadpool 2. The track, which was co-produced by Valentino Khan, was featured as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1 on Apple Music this morning. The official…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2018 @ NOON EST
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Paupière Share “Défunte Lune De Miel” Video On Brooklyn Vegan “Paupière” contains both the French words for “skin” and for “stone”, organic and mineral, sensitive and hard. And it’s this singular duality that the young Montreal trio, consisting of Julia Daigle, Eliane Préfontaine and Pierre-Luc Begin, plays with on their fascinating new album, À jamais…
Property Manager Raquel Vendome and the Lessons of 9/11
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Raquel Vendome was only 10 years old when their whole lives changed. Nino’s, a restaurant started by her father, Antonio “Niño” Vendome, had to close down in the aftermath of the Twin Towers Attack. Everybody wanted out of the city and Ground Zero was a virtual ghost town, except for the thousands of rescuers and…
Intellectual Property: How Music Ownership Contracts Work
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There are lots of different parts of the standard music contract. The first place to start is understanding the legal jargon that will be involved. Here are some highlights of how a music ownership contract works. Protection of Copyright You want to be able to protect your piece of music. A contract has stipulations on…
Hilary Woods shares new single “Prodigal Dog”
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Sacred Bones Records’ newest signing Hilary Woods is sharing the video for “Prodigal Dog” from her upcoming debut LP Colt ahead of its release on June 8th. Woods said of the video – “For Prodigal Dog I set out to make a video that was slightly claustrophobic, cyclical, predominantly black in colour, one that traced…
When is the Right Time to Seek Orthodontic Treatment?
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Having a nice, bright and even smile is important to most people. It is important for dental health, as well as for mental health. Sometimes, well aligned teeth happen naturally. Other times, your teeth may need a little help… or a lot of help. If your child’s teeth are not well aligned, then help is…
Gentlemen and Scholars – ‘Cruisin”
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Gentlemen and Scholars are another bright star, shining the sky of rock and roll genre of music. After the enormous success of ” The Record, The Keepsake, And The Thief”, ”The Fault”, ”Bad Apples”, in 2017, they have launched another rich music album, ”Revelry”. ”Revelry” starts out with the electrifying Blues riff, but one single…
SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2018 @ 9 AM EST
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Macy Gray Confirmed Tenth Studio Album “Ruby” Set For Release This Fall. The legendary and multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and actress Macy Gray has confirmed today that she will be releasing her tenth studio album titled “Ruby” on Artistry Music, a Mack Avenue label this fall. Talking exclusively to Billboard Magazine about the…
Hop Along Presents “How Simple”
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Some new albums are anticipated because the audience knows exactly what they’re getting. A band makes a record that fans like, and those fans expect to receive a slightly updated version of what they’ve already heard. Other albums are anticipated because of factors unrelated to the music: celebrity, notoriety, music business hyperbole. Hop Along is…
New Video By Tigo B “Where You Come From” ft. DJ Luke Nasty
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If you’re not already a member of Tigo B’s tribe, you will be after watching the video for his latest hit “Where You Come From.” Tigo B is an American rapper from Greensboro, North Carolina, taking a unique approach to hip hop. He shapes his sound by drawing from his Sierra Leonean heritage and pop…
