Month: July 2018

ZHAVIA DEBUTS FIRST ORIGINAL SONG “CANDLELIGHT”

Zhavia has debuted her deeply personal original song “Candlelight” today. The stunning visual was shot in Newberry Springs Desert outside Los Angeles and directed by Clément Oberto – watch HERE @skopemag. “I’m so excited to release my first single ‘Candlelight,’” says Zhavia. “This song means so much to me. I’ve had this concept and some…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 27, 2018 @ NOON EST

Anthemic & empowering indie-pop ‘Think About Me’ from Northern Irish artist D.A.N Following up on preceding single ‘0300 (Human)’, a tale of insomnia and emotional turmoil, this next release from the Northern Irish talent D.A.N is like tearing back the curtains to welcome the morning light and opening yourself up to whatever the day may…

JON BATISTE Signs to Verve & Drops New Song “Don’t Stop”

Pianist, bandleader, vocalist and New Orleans musical royalty Jon Batiste releases Hollywood Africans, his first solo album and first studio album on a major record label via Verve Records (Verve Label Group) on September 28, 2018. The first track from the forthcoming album, “Don’t Stop,” is available today. Danny Bennett, President & CEO of Verve…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 27, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Anticipated single from Los Angeles artist Party Nails Party Nails is the moniker of Los Angeles based musician Elana Belle Carroll. She is a prolific songwriter, producer, singer and guitarist hailing from Chatham, New York. Somewhere between pop, alternative and electronic, with a slight nod to punk, her work has been called “an absolute dream”…

ICYMI: Mothers reveal new song and video for ‘Pink’

“’Pink’ deals with the passage of time,” explains Mothers lead singer and songwriter Kristine Leschper of their new song from upcoming sophomore album Render Another Ugly Method, coming out September 7 on ANTI- Records. “It describes a series of memories within cars – cars of my childhood, recent past, and present – and subsequent feelings…

“Insane” by Taylor James

Taylor James explores a soulful, optimistic R&B with the lovely “Insane”. Production feels flawless for the whole of the sound positively shines with light. Melodies have a richness to them that help to tie the whole of the work together. Funk, classic rock, pop, with a soulful style, the whole of the album simply works.…

Sydney Jaffe – ‘You Know Me’ EP

Sydney Jaffe goes for a gorgeous mixture of pop, EDM, R&B, and soul with the spacious “You Know Me EP”. Done with the utmost of care, her tender vocals are full of love. Rhythms have a great nimbleness to them for the way she plays with the groove feels outright joyful. The playfulness adds to…

Mark Huff – ‘Stars For Eyes’

Mark Huff goes for a raw, rustic slice of Americana with the riotous rock n’ roll of “Stars For Eyes”. Done with the utmost of care, Mark ensures that the arrangements virtually burst at the seams with countless flourishes added for additional emphasis. By choosing such a style the whole of the album rushes forward…

Arun Shenoy & The Maverick Express – The Unplugged Songwriter Sessions

Arun Shenoy & The Maverick Express go for an intimate approach with the tender “The Unplugged Songwriter Sessions”. Keeping things to the absolute essentials, the whole collection shines with an uncanny sense of life. Lyrically masterful, the whole of the collection explores the innermost desires that help to weave whole lives teller. The collection proves…

New Video By Navakaine “Skyliner”

With enormous talent belying her years, Navakaine is our new infatuation- metaphorically and physically. Referencing the addictive and numbing substance, this eighteen-year-old tries to navigate through life as the pain of growing up possesses her to act out of character. Navakaine explodes onto the scene with her unique perspective as she faces her biggest fear…

Yaa Yaa – “Hey Yo”

In her latest single “Hey Yo,” Ghana-based pop singer Yaa Yaa blends relevant, socially conscious lyrics with a swinging, rhythmic beat to make one of the most stunning, genre-bending tracks I’ve had the opportunity to write about in 2018. While a lot of singer/songwriters are content to recycle the same themes and textures that their…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 26, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

The Molochs premiere new single ‘Too Lost In Love’ at Brooklyn Vegan “I had come in with just this repeating chorus: ‘Too lost in love to see what’s going on,’” says singer-songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons. “It just went ’round and ’round in circles because it felt so good to sing and play. It was like a…

Pellé Price – “G Code”

Pellé Price’s new single “G Code” continues blazing a trail for a Richmond, Virginia based singer/songwriter who confounds expectations. His stunning blend of gospel and hip hop with a distinctly commercial sound is quite unlike anything else you’ll hear in the indie world or otherwise thanks to its signature style, but retains recognizable pop song…

TWENTY ØNE PILØTS SHARE “NICO AND THE NINERS” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Twenty One Pilots have shared an official music video for “Nico And The Niners,” which is streaming now on the band’s official YouTube channel. The video, which is directed by longtime collaborator Andrew Donoho, finds Twenty One Pilots expanding on the narrative established in the Donoho directed music video for “Jumpsuit,” which has amassed 20…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 26, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Time, the Valuator Streams New Single “How Fleeting” From the very first haunting notes of the song, where vocalist Phil begs for fans to not hold him back, to the very powerful ending, listeners cannot help but feel as if they too, are part of the journey the band has embarked on, also thanks to…

Fitness: 5 Rules to Build Muscle Mass

Most athletes and weightlifters have one dream at all times: to build muscle mass. Even if you are not in this group, you can also build muscle mass, especially if there is a holiday in between. Seasoned athletes are already used to visiting the Musclesfax to get their gear, which plays a great role in…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Mindy Davey

We are here on a Thursday and you can see the light of weekend coming. Today we have hooked up with a beautiful and talented young woman, Mindy Davey. Mindy is keeping busy this summer as she creates music such as “Morgan’s Song” and takes on bullying as well. We expect to see much more…

Aya Ishida – ‘Day by Day’

In a place where dreams are formed and started, there is a certain vibe that can’t be described in the music scene of New York City. However, there is a silent force beginning to showcase within the city and it is stretching across the entire world. Iconic places such as Blue Note while also the…

New Video By Salim Nourallah ‘A Thousand Ways to Miss You’

Respected Dallas, TX-based singer/songwriter/producer/musician-of-many-trades Salim Nourallah is set to release a sprawling double-album, Somewhere South of Sane, on September 28, 2018 on Palo Santo Records. In advance of the album release, Nourallah is releasing four pre-album “bundles” that will include tracks from the album as well as previously recorded but unreleased material or acoustic re-imaginings…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 26, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Jerry David DeCicca returns with his second solo album of 2018 Jerry David DeCicca returns with his second solo album of 2018, Burning Daylight. Out September 28th on Super Secret, Stereogum just premiered the album’s lead single calling it “a love song celebrating a commitment that endures through years of challenges, one that concludes on…

Senior Citizens: Can New Technology Help Stay in Touch?

Over the last decade technology has developed in leaps and bounds. We all hear about iPads, iTunes, MP3 players, mobile phone applications and many, many more, but most seniors are not very au fait with how to use them to get the best out of them. If they’ve become computer literate during their working lifetime…

Kevin Tiah Releases Video For “Voices”

Kevin Tiah doesn’t ride trends but rather creates the wave. Testing the current, he molds and capitalizes on his talent to create something groundbreaking. With several songs under his belt, he’s a true genre-bending hybrid musician. Unafraid to tap into his deepest emotions while communicating with his inner demons, his self-reflection and confidence within himself…

New Video By Jamieson “The War”

Originally from London, Jamieson has a natural British charm. He has been a songwriter, rapper, and producer since the age of eighteen and his experience steals the show. His records focus on personal battles such as betrayal, revenge, and discomfort crafted to carry a light tone. Jamieson battles his conflicting egos through his expressive music…

Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer, ‘Underground Styling Breeze’

  Right away when listening to this new release, I’m thinking back to the glory days of hip-hop without all of the fancy studio loops and auto-tune effects.  Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer is back to basics on the 14-track album titled ‘Underground Styling Breeze’.  So, for that fact alone I give Fabp props for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 25, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

IDLES release new single “Samaritans” | Second LP “Joy As An Act Of Resistance.” out August 31st on Partisan Records This afternoon IDLES have shared new material in a searing takedown of toxic masculinity entitled “Samaritans”. A live favourite for sometime, the Theo Watkins directed music video compiles archival clips displaying traditional masculine imagery. The…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 25, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

LA-based queer art-punk band OBJECT AS SUBJECT OBJECT AS SUBJECT is an LA-based art punk band led by classical violinist turned punk singer, Paris Hurley (composition, vox, dance, drums, // Kultur Shock). This feminist battle cry is a call to action fueled by raw wailing vocals, a barrage of floor toms, gritty bass riffs, and…

TĀLĀ shares new single ‘Bedtime’ feat. Neenyo > listen here

Following the release of her sparkling summer anthem, ‘Stay Here In The Sun’, the singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist returns with her second single, ‘Bedtime’, acclaimed with co-production from Canadian producer Neenyo [Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Future]. Released on her newly incepted label, The Duchess Records, ‘Bedtime’ intimately details the breakdown of a long-term relationship, raw emotion colouring…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 25, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

What Youth Premieres Chief White Lightning Video | Debut LP Out Now! “WARNING: This song will turn any pair of shoes into dancing shoes. You may experience a twitch in your hip and a tap in your toes. Also has had history of making days better.” That’s Joshua Logan’s introduction to his new video for…

How To Make A Video For Your Blog

Having a video on your blog is a great idea; it keeps people on your website for longer, and it is easy for visitors to share on social media. It means you will get more traffic without having to invest too heavily in marketing. To make a video you don’t need much in the way…

Ryan Rebo Releases New Video “Boogieman”

Ryan Rebo is everything you loved about the rise of 2012 indie music culture with a contemporary electric guitar killer kick. Previously performing under the name Man At War, he is now ready to take back his own name. As he makes his way back to the spotlight, he shall be welcomed in a new…

New Video By JPRiZM “Rise”

Jared Price – known to most as JPRiZM – is an artist that refuses to stay in the box. Creatively, musically, and visually rebelling against conventional societal and creative norms with his melodic storytelling abilities. Based in Boston, JPRiZM has serious talent and discography to back up his well-earned notoriety. It’s hard to classify his…

Factors That Will Affect Your Choice of Pest Control Expert

If you are looking for an effective pest control solution, you should get the services of a pest control expert. You stand to gain a lot from using this service. Pest control can sometimes become hard for you, especially when the pests get out of control. Getting the services of the experts will help you…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 24, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

LaRosa – “Pretty Lies” New Release Brother and sister duo, Isabel and Thomas are an emerging creative force from Annapolis, Maryland. They have performed in small clubs with nationally recognized jazz artists, at local showcases, and regional festivals and are now positioned to break out with their own original and sophisticated style of earthy, urban…

Bongo Boy Records Presents: Out of the Garage Vol. 4

The New Bardots barrel through with the brash ramshackle rhythms of “Great Balls of Fire”. Going for a sly approach, the New Bardots slow things down into a fantastic churn, one that possesses a force of nature quality to it. Guitar chug along while everything simply shines. “My Best Friend Died (And Left Me His…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 24, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

FOOLiE Releases New EP ‘Becky’ Out Now Via Psycho Disco! Hailing from California’s Bay Area, producer / DJ FOOLiE began his career dabbling in trap and hip-hop production before finding his niche in the underground House music scene. Officially making his stamp on the genre thanks to a debut via Billy Kenny’s This Ain’t Bristol,…

Billie Eilish is Vevo’s new LIFT artist

Vevo is excited to announce Billie Eilish (Darkroom/Interscope Records) as their newest LIFT artist of 2018. Vevo’s LIFT initiative connects today’s rising stars to audiences around the globe with original creative content. Vevo will release installments each week of performances and behind-the-scenes footage, bringing fans closer to the pop artist than ever before. Released today,…

Nikhil shares video for ‘Blind’

Speaking about ‘Blind’, Nikhil says: “There was a time I was in a secret affair, seeing someone who couldn’t reveal about us to anyone else. We had to be different people in public from what we were when it was just us in a room. Strangely we got used to living the lie to the…