Month: September 2018

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

You need to stream ESP EVOLUTION New Single ‘RASTA MOVEMENT’ Classified Frequency Release New Single “Black Eye” It premiered with Goldmine Magazine and vocalist/guitarist Matthew Berry says “It’s kind of my warning to the world that if we don’t learn from history, we’re doomed to repeat it and it’ll be much worse the second time…

New Single By Leah Capelle ‘Out of Love’

Have you ever been to the Windy City? Known for its beauty, the glory of the Chicago Bears, or for the ever so popular Deep Dish pizza, there are so many things to do in one of the most eclectic cities in the United States of America! There is something that is so popular about…

Chad Rico New Album ‘Myth’

Every now and then, a story is told. Sometimes that story is told through someone else’s eyes or through the images that may be cast: the end result will be a lasting memory. When a sound is heard, it remains within the ears and travels to the brain for interpretation. Sometimes those sounds could be…

Delerium & JES New Video For “Stay”

Starting in the late 80s, Delerium began as a side project of Bill Leeb and Michael Balch of the popular electro-industrial group Front Line Assembly. Balch left the group after the release of their first album Faces, Form & Illusions in 1989; Rhys Fulber joined the group soon after. They’ve managed to blend everything from…

alt-J release collab w. GoldLink & Terrace Martin

Today, alt-J share the new track and music video for “Last Year (feat. GoldLink) (Terrace Martin Version)”. This is the third release from alt-J’s forthcoming album REDUXER, following the Pusha T and Twin Shadow combo for “In Cold Blood (feat. Pusha T) (Twin Shadow version)” (watch here) and the Danny Brown collaboration “Deadcrush (feat. Danny…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 @ NOON EST

ESP EVOLUTION Amazing New Single ‘FAKE & PHONY’ Ferris & Sylvester release video for ‘Sometimes’ Critically acclaimed and fast-rising London duo Ferris & Sylvester have released the video for their new single ‘Sometimes’. The beautiful animated video captures the boundless power of love addressed in the charming ballad. It was brought to life by creative…

Concert High: How to Fight for Your Rights When Caught with Pot

Handling charges for drug possession can be difficult for anyone. If you were caught with marijuana at a concert, you need to manage your situation with grace and composure. Careful planning can increase your odds of getting an outcome that’s desirable. It’s critical to always carry yourself with poise and confidence. Take Note of the…

The Owl-Eyes Release ‘ Unknown Sin (Stormy Daniels) ‘

Do you know how St. Paul, Minnesota originally got its name? Here’s how…In 1841, the area that would be known as Saint Paul was named by such by Father Lucian Galtier, a French Priest wanting to honor The Apostle Paul. Today, St. Paul has several main attractions but the main one that is making a…

FERGUS releases music video for ‘Willow’ September 19th

Today, London based singer songwriter FERGUS, share’s a stunning music video, for his latest release ‘Willow’ (rel 19.09.18) via Goldun Egg Records. ‘Willow’ is the third track taken from debut EP ‘Purple Road’ due for release Autumn 2018. Directed by filmmaker Jasper Cable-Alexander (Rankin Photography), the film is the first instalment of a two-part story…

Dela Kay Releases new music video “Make You Mine”

Dela Kay premieres new music video for her danceable new single, “Make You Mine.” Directed by Emmanuel Fordjour, the music video is a perfect illustration for the bubbly summer anthem. Whether on the beach or in the desert, Dela Kay smiles, sings, and dances in the sun to her light and joyful EDM-pop track. “Make…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

BREAKING NEWS: Fur Ban Victory in Los Angeles! Following years of campaigning by In Defense of Animals to end the barbaric fur trade, Los Angeles is making history by becoming the largest city in the world to ban fur sales. Los Angeles’ City Council today voted unanimously to draft an ordinance outlining a city-wide fur…

Funkmata Release ‘Is It True? & Realpayback’

African musical project Funkmata, masterminded by singer/songwriter Robert Bannerman and producer Roy C formed this band with enormous ambition and stoked by the desire to export an uniquely African take on funk and commercial pop to a global audience. They’ve experienced a notable amount of success already, placing their material with important media outlets and…

Young Dolph Tours Town in His Camo ‘Rari in the Flossy “By Mistake” Video

One of the most popular independent rappers in the game, Young Dolph demands attention with his outsized personality unparalleled shine. Showing off his camo-colored Ferrari and his latest female friend, Dolph lives a boss life in “By Mistake,” his latest video. A bombastic trap heater, “By Mistake” finds Dolph yelping excited ad-libs and perfecting his…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Feel Freeze have started a gender revolution on new video Danish electro-pop duo Feel Freeze are back with new single ‘Let Go!’, taken from upcoming album Feathers & Scars (released Oct 12 2018) which is produced in collaboration with Lasse Lyngbo (Vinnie Who, White Pony, Lydmor) and Troels Damgaard-Holm (First Hate, Blaue Blume, Bisse). The…

David Sereny New Video “Spotlite”

Some artists know their own talent, but some artists need an outside vision to know their true potential. Smooth jazz artist Dave Sereny had studied composition and arranging at Berklee College of Music and worked with notable jazz musicians; upon working with acclaimed producers – those who had worked alongside legends like Aaliyah and R.…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Wangled Teb

Here we are today on a rainy Tuesday. We are getting what is left of that monster storm – Florence. Today we get to chat it up with Wangled Teb. Wangled Teb is an electronic music project which incorporates elements of IDM, breakcore, and ambient music, as well as taking inspiration from 1990’s video game…

Majetic (NYC) shares new experimental video + single “Bloodbrunch”

“Bloodbrunch” tumbles out the throbbing underground into the glass-clad canyons of a new American colony. The morning sun burns with accusation, falling upon all the people alike, as they make their clashing commutes. Club Dread is not club music. The production on Majetic’s new album alludes to various dance genres but never quite embodies them.…

RUTHANNE RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘LIQUID’ (REL 18/09/18)

In The last year alone, the songs she’s written have streamed over 1.5 billion times. Today, as an artist in her own right, RuthAnne releases the music video for her soulful RnB single ‘Liquid’, which was released in August via independent record label The Other Songs. Speaking about the video RuthAnne Said “The video for…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Rev Peter Unger New Video For “Goodbye My Love” Power Pop band Classified Frequency release new single “Black Eye” Remember 1999? American Pie just came out, Tony Hawk landed his first ever 900, and everyone was FREAKING out about Y2K. There were also a slew of great power-pop/punk bands pumping out jams and the Maryland-based…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 @ 7 PM EST

ATRAMENT: “War Seed” Now Playing At Cvlt Nation “War Seed” is the new single from Oakland-based crust metal outfit ATRAMENT, founded by current and former members of Vastum, Necrot, Mortuous, Abstracter, Moral Void, Black September, and more. Cvlt Nation is hosting the premiere of the new track as the band’s second album, Scum Sect, nears…

Brett Eldredge Shows What It Means To Love Someone In New Video

Fans of country superstar Brett Eldredge get a long-awaited glimpse into the head of man’s best friend in his brand new music video for current single “Love Someone.” Directed by Jeff Venable and shot in the Nashville area, the video encapsulates the perfect day as imagined by Eldredge’s beloved dog Edgar – candle-lit steak dinners,…

In/Vertigo Release “Bad Enemy”

The world outside of western Canada is introduced to the hard rocking Calgary-based In/Vertigo in their new single “Bad Enemy,” which comes ahead of their much awaited debut extended play due out this fall. Canada has been having somewhat of a renaissance year in the music scene, but no band has had critics talking more…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

JACLYN KENYON Releases Official Music Video for “Tombstone’ Nashville, TN – Country artist JACLYN KENYON has released the official music video for her newest single, “Tombstone” Directed by Jordan Davies, the Mike Krompass produced track is the second single off of her upcoming, debut EP. Ryan Von Gonten new LP featuring Lomelda, out on Gold…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 @ NOON EST

KG inspires and ignites positivity with new single ‘CHANGE’ For Canberra hip hop artist KG, his craft isn’t just about making music that pops, it is much larger than this immediate effect. With his inspired rhymes and impassioned delivery, KG is speaking up for those in his community who cannot. CANADA IS BRINGING THE HEAT…

Hero Fisher new single ‘If I Die And Nothing Happens’

With it’s heavy dub bass and raw distorted vocals, the sound of ‘If I Die And Nothing Happens’ belies Hero’s playful lyricism. The dark spectral soundscape she builds evokes a deep volcanic winter as her ambient instrumentation facilitates the telling of a fundamentally human story. Hero’s lyrical quest for light also serves as an affirmation…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Rev Peter Unger New Video For “Goodbye My Love” WYNNE DROPS DEBUT SINGLE “BUZZER” TODAY A lyrical onslaught, the track showcases her fiery flow, airtight wordplay, and raucous rhymes unraveling at warp speed over a rich soundscape handcrafted by powerhouse producers Teddy Walton [Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky] and Aaron Bow [Freddie Gibbs, Gallant]. The lyrics…

@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…

Fields shares emotive new single ‘Neverland’

Whether it is the effortless grace of her melodies, the sweetness of her timbre or the irresistible dash of a Dublin accent, there is something magical in Fields’ alluring voice. Now based in Perth, the Irish native has earned her stripes fronting sweaty, touring rock bands, but is at her most intense when it is…

Sarantos Presents ‘Hip HOp SociEty’ New Hip Hop Parody

On “Hip HOp SociEty” Sarantos shows off a bit of playfulness, resulting in a whole carefully crafted world. Done with the utmost of precision, Sarantos picks his words carefully. His flow has a nimbleness to it while he draws from pop culture in such great amounts, showing off his clever lyricism. Production has a raw,…

3X GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER ASHIAN DEBUTS NEW SINGLE, ‘NOLA’

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer and songwriter Asiahn uncovers her new single “NOLA”at all DSPs. On the track, nocturnal production resounds beneath a slow burn of simmering soulful vocals. She immediately enchants on the hook, drawing attention to her powerhouse voice and intimate lyrics magnetically. Asiahn sings, “I Want somebody who’ll / Pray wit me…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

ERYN ALLEN KANE RELEASES SOULFUL NEW SINGLE, FEEL THE NEED! Today, critically acclaimed Detroit-raised and LA-based R&B singer and songwriter Eryn Allen Kane shares a new soulful single entitled “Feel The Need.” Check out Nao Yoshioka’s The Truth Today, Japanese soul-singer Nao Yoshioka is thrilled to release The Truth, her third album available now via…

Billy Moon’s ‘Punk Songs’ Out Today on Old Flame Records

Canadian artist Billy Moon releases his debut LP, Punk Songs, today on Old Flame Records. A mix of high-energy, punk-infused tracks and softer, heartfelt ballads, you can now stream the album on Spotify. Having grown up in a small, rural town in Ontario, many of the songs on Moon’s new release were inspired by his…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Reema treats us to a ‘Sunny Afternoon’ on her latest single Having already blown us away with the release of her stunningly beautiful single ‘Four Letter Words’ earlier this year, Berlin-based singer-songwriter Reema returns with a reimagined cover of The Kinks 1966 classic ‘Sunny Afternoon’. New > DJ Lag > ‘Stampit’ EP > Out Today…

Yoke Lore escapes the urban jungle in new video ‘CONCRETE’

Following the release of his critically acclaimed new EP Absolutes, Yoke Lore has unveiled the stunning new video for EP track “Concrete.” Filmed predominately on a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, the video documents all the island’s gorgeous landscapes from a first-person perspective. The video also features cutaways from time spent in New York City to…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Danielson Share Jad Fair-Directed Video For New Track “On Purpose” As with the early Danielson records, the verses here are often chromatic, and the rhythms are often exceedingly slippery, and there are modulations. If you didn’t know better, you might even say the Danielson songs are a bit progressive, with canny and exceedingly sophisticated arrangements,…

Alpines share new single “Alright”

London duo Alpines share a new track ‘Alright’, the second single from their upcoming third album ‘Full Bloom’. In contrast to their first single ‘Out of View’, ‘Alright’ is a brooding anthem centred on a minimal piano part that builds with sonic layers and flourishes of production. “It is written for our generation” the duo…

The Good Morning Nags releases 2 song “No Damn Good EP”

Now, with so much Nashville-recorded modern “country” music sounding like it’s been tracked in either New York or Los Angeles, it should no longer come as a surprise to hear authentic roots music with New York City roots. The Good Morning Nags are a country and bluegrass-inspired act from New York City, and the sounds…

@SKOPEMAG NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

NAVVI Shares “Human Highlight Reel” Track Via EARMILK | New Album ‘Ultra’ Out 9/28 On Hush Hush Records NAVVI’s Kristin Henry and Brad Boettger are driving through the expanse of Utah. The word “Ultra” had been simmering in the back of Boettger’s mind – prior, he thought nothing more than just liking the sound of…

NEW MUSIC: EMINEM “KILLSHOT” VS MGK

The back-and-forth emanating Eminem’s “Kamikaze” album stepped up a notch Friday afternoon when the rapper fired back at Machine Gun Kelly with a new diss track called “Killshot.” It’s in response to Kelly’s “Rap Devil,” which itself was a response to Eminem’s “Not Alike.” Eminem responds MGK: