@skopemag news for january 8, 2019 @ 9 am est

CIVL Releases Brand New Single “On Some” feat. Kristenic0le

Michael Kepko, set out to kick the year off with a bang. In late 2018, former vocalist, Kepko, transitioned his full band, Civil Youth, to a become a pop solo artist, named CIVL. Today, CIVL has released, “On Some” (written by Kepko and Evan Seeberger), featuring Kristenic0le. The mood and lyrical content is a lot different from the typical Civil Youth sound, but offers an organic approach to a new style of music for Kepko. Heavily influences from artists like Blackbear and Zayn, CIVL is utilizing this genre to establish a unique and smooth transition of pop, rock, and alternative.

THETAN: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Null And Void” By Nashville Powerviolence Duo

Decibel Magazine is now streaming “Null And Void,” the new single by Nashville, Tennessee-based hardcore/powerviolence duo THETAN. The band ends a four-year release hiatus with their second full-length, Abysmal, which will be issued February 1st via Anti-Corporate Music.

Track Premiere: Thetan – ‘Null and Void’

JANELLE MONÁE UNVEILS STAND-ALONE VIDEO FOR “SCREWED”

SASHA SLOAN DROPS VIDEO FOR “FAKING IT” TODAY

UNIDAD TRAUMA: Mexico-Based Grindcore Unit Thanatology Calls It Quits

Mexico-based grindcore merchants Thanatology recently changed their name to UNIDAD TRAUMA and have posted a brand new track, “El Crudo Acto del Teatro Mudo,” under their new moniker. Writes the band in an official statement:

BMG/BBR MUSIC GROUP SIGNS KING CALAWAY

BMG/BBR Music Group proudly announces the signing of multi-national band King Calaway to its recorded music roster. Their self-titled debut EP will be released January 25 via BBR’s Stoney Creek Records imprint.

Each member made their own way to Nashville, chasing their dreams from across the globe — from the small towns of the American Midwest to the small coastal country of Gibraltar; from the Atlantic seaboard to the Central Belt of Scotland — bandmates Caleb Miller, Chris Deaton, Simon Dumas, Jordan Harvey, Chad Michael Jervis, and Austin Luther came together as King Calaway in early 2018, proving there are strength in numbers.

Lord Vapour Signs to Ripple Music for Worldwide Release of New Album, Semuta

Ripple Music is thrilled to announce the signing of Guernsey’s preeminent heavy psych warriors, Lord Vapour, one of 2018’s best breakout acts.

After creating a planetwide storm with their critically-hailed second self-released full-length, Semuta, the band has joined Ripple Music for a worldwide release of the album on CD, digital, and a vinyl reissure.

“We’re stoked to be working with Ripple Music!” enthuses guitarist Henry Fears. “It’s an honour to be a part of the Ripple Family and we’re looking forward to making music with them.”

Music Submission: Nikki Allen

“Bartender” isthemuch anticipated single from the forthcoming album “Dangerous”. After 11 years away, Nikki’s vocals have only gotten better. Her smooth, silky, sexy, sultry voice over this hardcore Hip Hop/R&B track is a SMASH. Get the fan out and set it on high because Nikki Allen and “Bartender” are surely HOT!!!

Austin Indie Electro Duo Light Wheel Release “Answers”

Mainly the song is to say that wisdom comes with experience, and we are never as wise until after we have succeeded through the conflict. The song promotes self-determinism, and counting on the inner voice give understanding to which is the right path. There is a hint of political and social justice in the line, “pull strings and make me a dancer, full schemes we need to give them an answer.”

From Brain Surgeon to Painter to Music Star – the Remarkable Jasper’s Riddle!

Jasper’s Riddle’s journey to music is something even Hollywood would baulk at. After beginning his studies to become a brain surgeon, he switched to his current vocation, that of heart surgeon…all the while continuing to record as both a Jeff Buckley-influenced acoustic singer songwriter…and a classical composer…and an artist…and a novelist. Jasper’s Riddle’s debut release reflects his chameleon-like ability to soak up what is happening around him and to interpret it in his own unique way, with elements of rock, neo-soul and even flamenco heralding the arrival of a true 21st Century polymath.