@skopemag news for march 18, 2019 @ noon est

Brooklyn Disco Metal Band Makes My Blood Dance Drop First Brand New Single “Beaming Right Up”

Having kicked off their musical journey just last year, powerhouse Disco/Symphonic Metal band Makes My Blood Dance has dropped their very first single “Beaming Right Up” – available on all digital platforms (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify) and the newly minted USB dog tags exclusive at live shows!

DARKIEL X J ALVAREZ ESTRENAN EL VIDEO “DICEN”

“Dicen” es el primer sencillo del EP Darkiel Edition: “El Mas que Escribe”, “Dicen” es un tema junto al Dueño del Sistema J. Álvarez, que habla de una relación que se acaba pero según la gente los hombres no lloran, pero el admite que sin ella no quiere vivir y que aun muere por verla.

KNARS – She Twisted (single and video)

Rave/breakpunk band KNARS is known for their in your face lyrics and raw breakbeats. In latest single ‘She Twisted’ – taken from their just released album ‘From the Madhouse’ – they combine the two in a strange disco 4×4 meets nasty drum’n’bass tune about psycho twisted Femme Fatales. Telling about how every woman can be stared and glanced at, but how nobody knows their inner demons and dark secrets.

AJ MITCHELL RELEASES VIDEO FOR “ALL MY FRIENDS”

Sporting a slick and show-stopping voice, sharp songwriting chops, and endless charisma, AJ Mitchell emerges as a stylish and soulful new leading man for pop R&B. Born and raised in Bellville, IL, he went from uploading highly-trafficked covers on social media to personally writing and recording his 2017 breakout single “Used To Be.” The latter clocked 27 million Spotify streams as he inked a deal with Epic Records and relocated to Los Angeles.

NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES’ LYRIC VIDEO “BEATING MR. NEG”

Howard Jones’ first new studio album in nearly a decade, TRANSFORM, is due out May 10th worldwide, via Dtox/BFD/The Orchard in North America. TRANSFORM is co-produced by Jones and longtime collaborator Robbie Bronnimann and features three collaborations with ground-breaking electronica luminary BT (All Hail The Silence), including title track “Transform”. To access TRANSFORM cover art, please click here. In support of TRANSFORM, Howard Jones will headline a massive North American summer tour kicking off in June. Also featured on the tour will be Men Without Hats and All Hail The Silence (featuring BT). Please see below for tour dates; with more dates to be confirmed.

DAVE FIDLER – Unveils Touching ‘Skylark’ video

Elegantly weaving narratives that span generations and relations, the stirring sounds and visuals of the ‘Skylark’ video are very much at the essence of what Dave Fidler’s vivid songwriting world.

Veteran Marine Singer and Songwriter, Steven John SimonReleases “Eyes Closed”

“Eyes Closed” describes the attraction between a man and a woman whose paths cross at a bar. Not only is the attraction so strong that it pulls them towards each other, but there is also a deeper, immaterial connection that Simon could see with his eyes closed,” said Janeen Megloranzo, The Country Note. “The lyrics allow the listener to visualize the connection and desire between the two as Simon’s heartfelt and charming vocals bring those emotions to life.”

Santana Shares New Track “Los Invisibles” From Forthcoming Album ‘Africa Speaks,’ Produced by Rick Rubin

Enlisting legendary producer Rick Rubin, the iconic guitarist and his eight-piece band (which also includes Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums), convened at Rubin’s Shangri La Studios in Malibu, and in a joyous and stimulating 10-day period they recorded an astonishing number of tracks, many of them in one take.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DANCING’S NOT A CRIME”

Grammy-nominated band Panic! At The Disco has shared a new music video for track “Dancing’s Not A Crime”, off their latest album Pray For The Wicked. Directed by Brandon Dermer, the video stars frontman Brendon Urie’s puppet alter ego The Amazing Beebo, who first appeared in the band’s music video “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”, and has gone on to amass over 250,000 followers on Instagram. Watch the video HERE.

New Album & Music Video From Sutter Kain & Appollo Valdez

MEYTAL Premieres Video for Single “Armalite”; Announce Release of New Album The Witness

MEYTAL recently premiered the video for their single “Armalite” off of their highly anticipated new album titled The Witness due out April 5, 2019.

SEBASTIAN MIKAEL UNVEILS “DAD LIVE FROM BROOKLYN” FT $EAN WIRE

KID INK SHARES “YUSO” VIDEO FT. LIL WAYNE AND SAWEETIE

24KGoldn Signs To Recordsco LLC/Columbia Records

24KGoldn has officially Signed to Recordsco LLC/Columbia Records. He joins a roster that consist the talents of Noah Cyrus, Nelly, FBG Duck, LSD (Labrinth, Sia, DIplo), Lennon Stella, Matt Stell, St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

Silver Lake 66 Grieves for Portland’s Homeless Community

Like some of the great songs of an earlier, perhaps more compassionate era, “Faded Tattoo,” tells of the heartbreak and suffering of many expressed in one woman’s daily struggle to exist. Night after night she sets up her tent under a bridge or on the river’s bank, only to be told to move on. With her old dog beside her for comfort and warmth, she roams alone through the night. Her story is accompanied by the lament of the pedal steel guitar with its sliding notes and strong vibrato, a bold tremolo-laden telecaster, and a strong drumbeat which propels the song forward, and leaves just the right amount of space to highlight the close, rich vocal harmonies of Silver Lake 66.

24KGoldn Releases “Valentino” Single/Video Produced By Black Mayo

24KGoldn releases his latest single titled “Valentino”. After the success of their first single “Ballin’ Like Shareef” Black Mayo and 24KGoldn redelivers us another hit record. Goldn Provides us another catchy hook that makes you want to dance to and recite repeatedly.

Jonas Brøg releases feel good indie-pop jam about a life in transition

Danish producer/songwriter Jonas Brøg has released a music video for his latest single “All Across The Sky” via BuzzMusic. The laid back indie-pop track is about the process of closing a chapter and moving on to a new journey.