@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

TOGETHER PANGEA Share New Track, Announce EP, More Tour Dates       

L.A.’s Together Pangea have announced a new EP called Non-Stop Paranoia, coming October 26. Today, they share the 80’s-tinged “Hi-Fi Television,” which showcases their signature vibrant, infectious sound, and for the first time sees the band experimenting with the addition of synths. The track premiered on Consequence of Sound, who commented, “Wrapped in wiry, frizzy guitars, it’s a pounding and punchy two-minute burst of bundled energy — think of the inside of one’s mind just as they are reaching their breaking point.”

Ezza Rose shares new single, “American Man,” via PopDust | New LP, No Means No, out 9/21

Portland’s dream rock / psychedelic pop band, Ezza Rose, are gearing up to release their forth album, No Means No, next Friday. The band shares their third single, “American Man,” via PopDust, who says, “The third single off the psychedelic pop band’s upcoming album No Means No (out September 21st) strays from the group’s soft folk roots. The seductive melodies give way to the raw frustration with how people do (or do not) understand when no means no.”

The band recently shared their second single, “Baby, Come Down,” via Culture Collide, and showed the incredible range this album encompasses. Culture Collide says, “While the band’s previous single [“No Means No”] is a biting post-punk demand, “Baby, Come Down” is a vintage dream pop ballad, straight from that aforementioned decade [the ’60s] we love so much. More the observation than a battlecry, the tune is a stripped and wistful take on society’s obsession with distraction.”

XXAIA – “Smile” (it just make you do that very thing)

XXAIA says of the song:

“Smile was born when I was going through a heavy, depressed, and anxious few months. It talks about the weight that so many of us feel, day-in and day-out. And how that pressure can bring out the most insane parts of you. But somehow, no matter how dark or deranged the world around you is, you have to keep the “everything is fine” illusion going. Maybeit’s delusional, or optimistic. Either way, you have to keep smiling.”

NEW MUSIC:: INDIA.ARIE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THAT MAGIC”

Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie is back with a bit of musical enchantment with the official release of her new single “That Magic” featured on her forthcoming album WORTHY in February via Songbird/BMG. Co-produced by Aaron W. Lindsey and Branden Burch, India with her trademark warmth, care, and precision lovingly describes the connection between two people that we can all hope for. “That Magic” is the first single from Arie since the release of her 2018 Grammy-nominated EP SongVersation: Medicine.

Swimming Tapes – “Easy Strand” (FFO: Real Estate, Belle & Sebastian, Day Wave)

In case they are not on your radar, their previous tracks “Cameos” has gathered nearly 6 million streams on Spotify, with “Alison” pulling in almost another 2 million, and “Set The Fire” which Clash Magazine recently called “A Perfect Pop Song” hit #1 on the Hype Machine charts. The band, who have been compared to Real Estate, Belle & Sebastian and Day Wave are set to release their new track “Easy Strand” on September 17th via Blah Blah Blah Science.

James Gardin crafts Tommy Hilfiger theme “Iconic”

World renowned fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger selects James Gardin & Terem’s urban pop single “Iconic” for their TommyNow Icons campaign.

Lewis Hamilton showed his first #TommyXLewis collection, womenswear ambassadors Hailey Baldwin, Winnie Harlow and Maggie Jiang walked the Shanghai skyline and guests had a great time.

So far, the “Iconic” single has been heard on the runway broadcast in excess on 5 million times. It’s also be featured on top fashion websites including: Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Vogue, Yahoo Lifestyle, and of course Tommy.com.

Alternative Rock/Pop Artist ALEXA MELO Displays “Loyalty” In New Music Video

Having been thrust into the music industry at barely 14 years of age, ALEXA MELO has remained true to her artistic vision without pause, including opting out of a major label record deal with Interscope Records who had attempted to mold her with a more mainstream narrative. ALEXA’s dedication and perseverance allowed her to pursue an independent route, releasing her self-titled debut LP which garnered a massive online following including over 2 million views on YouTube and over 50k followers.

Check Out Beauty In The Machine Animated Visualizer for “13 Days;” FFO Sneaker Pimps, Portishead, Muse, Garbage

Brooklyn based electro-pop/rock BEAUTY IN THE MACHINE has released a mesmerizing visualizer for their newest single, “13 Days.” With simple monochromatic animation perfectly accompanying the stunning production by Monikkr and dazzling vocals of former lead vocalist of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Jennifer Cella, “13 Days” is a brilliant juxtaposition of sight and sound playing to the track’s effervescent theme.

“A whimsical song about a whirlwind love affair that happens over 13 Days, and opens the path to a deep and passionate connection. ” – BITM