@skopemag news – monday – september 13, 2021 @ 3 pm est
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope
ICYMI: Alt-pop femme fatale Cami Petyn shares fiery single “Psycho Bitch”
LA based alt-pop songstress Cami Petyn released her new single and video “Psycho Bitch” on Friday, September 10th. This song is exemplary of her heartfelt but sharp edged songwriting style and ability to craft anthemic lyrics from deeply personal themes, accompanied by a punch-you-in-the-gut video that explores aesthetics and visuals outside the norm of what “pop” might have you expect.
Every Time I Die Unleash New Single
Buffalo-based hardcore heroes Every Time I Die have unveiled another track in anticipation of their ninth studio album Radical out October 22 via Epitaph. Today, the band unleash “Planet Shit,” which takes an unflinching look at the inevitable social upheaval born of generations of inequity. “I was just calling it like I was seeing it,” expresses vocalist Keith Buckley. The track follows the previously released “Post-Boredom,” “AWOL,” “A Colossal Wreck,” and “Desperate Pleasures.”
Richard Dawson & Circle Announce ‘Henki’, Collaborative Album Out November 26 + Share “Lily” With A Video Featuring Snooker Hero Steve Davis
Richard Dawson is the diminutive Geordie troubadour whose moving songs have been described as state-of-the-nation addresses, even—or perhaps especially—when he’s singing about pre-medieval peasants. Circle are the genre-straddling pioneers of The New Wave Of Finnish Heavy Metal, known for wearing spandex or dead fish onstage and singing in a made-up language.
Multifaceted Electro-Indie Singer-Songwriter Portair Announces New EP; Shares “Out Of Focus”
Alternative singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, graphic designer/artist, and producer Portair will release his second EP, The Light That Breaks, on January 14th. A renewed search for meaning drove much of his first EP, The Light That Gives, released earlier this summer. With The Ice that Breaks, he’s moved on from a breakup with organized religion to making up for lost time. “I wanted them to feel somewhat connected—not two separate bodies of work,” says the singer/songwriter/producer. “‘The Light That Gives’ is the sun that grows a plant from a seed. ‘The Ice That Breaks’ is where all of a sudden you reach a certain age and wonder, how do I live my best life with what I’ve got?”
MISANTHUR Premieres New Song, “On The Heights of Despair”
MISANTHUR comments: The second single ‘On the Heights of Despair’ was inspired by the book with the same title, written by one of the most prominent philosophers of nihilism – Emil Cioran. The dark, heavy and eerie atmosphere is intertwined with the soothing yet cruel cathartic moment. The song expresses the loathing of the passing time but also shows the dimmed fire of hope in one’s mundane existence, which is perfectly connected with the full concept of the upcoming debut album, ‘Ephemeris.'”
SYNESTHEMA release new song at Ghost Cult Magazine
Heavy electronica artist SYNESTHEMA has released their song “Apollo’s Voyage” via Ghost Cult Magazine. The track is from the upcoming C Squared Underground Music Compilation which will be released on September 17th 2021. The compilation features music from artists like BOOK OF WYRMS, LUTHARO, LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT, GAIA GUARDA, DUNCAN EVANS and TORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS.
SYNESTHEMA commented on the song “Apollo’s Voyage” was, until now, only included as a bonus track in the extended version of my debut album “Starlust”. It has SYNESTHEMAs signature space feel, uplifting melodies, dance-able beats and a sense of narrative progression – as if we were following the passengers of the Apollo 17 shuttle, which ended in the successful landing of the Moon.”
BEGAT THE NEPHILIM: Brand New Music Video for “Paterfamilias”! “II:The Grand Procession” to be released October 29th
Southern New Hampshire based blackened melodic death metallers BEGAT THE NEPHILIM are about to get set for the release of their sophomore studio album, entitled II: The Grand Procession, out on October 29th via Noble Demon. With a modern blend of heavy riffs, ripping solos and soaring guitar melodies, the band’s upcoming full-length record is a relentless yet uncompromising affair and a worthy successor to their critically acclaimed 2018 debut I: The Surreptitious Prophecy / Mother of the Blasphemy.
HAND OF KALLIACH RELEASE NEW SONG/ANNOUNCE PRE-ORDERS
Celtic metal duo HAND OF KALLIACH have released their track “Beneath Starlit Waters” on Bandcamp. The song is from their upcoming release Samhainn which will be released on October 22 2021. You can download the track when you purchase the CD or digital pre-order of the album.
The band commented about the release “We’re both extremely excited to be releasing our debut full-length, Samhainn. Named after the ancient Celtic festival of winter (pronounced ‘Sah-win’), this album represents a huge gear change in our writing and production from our initial work, bringing a darker and more aggressive energy to our hybrid sound of melodeath and folk metal.”
1000 Bone Cylinder Explosion
1000 BONE CYLINDER EXPLOSION, the mostly solo, but also not, project of Peter Hraur of Lör has released a video for the song “Start”. The track is taken from their debut album Bind which will be released on October 1st 2021.
Hraur commented “I’m really happy to finally start releasing music with my first single and video “Start”. I hope people like it, or at least react irrationally toward it. This is just the start, and I can’t wait to continue.”
A Metal-Rules.com Premiere: “Start” by 1000 Bone Cylinder Explosion
Wave Break Release New Single “Tug of War”
Tug of War is about the unrealistic expectations some friends have for you even when you’re at your limit with the stresses of life and feeling like you can’t keep up with it all. It’s about feeling like everyone needs something from you, and saying that you also need some time for yourself. I’ve lost a couple friends recently because of this.
Golden Boots released their last summer single, “The Pied Piper”
Summer’s coming to an end, and with it, the end of Golden Boots’ summer singles releases. The grand finale is in the form of their collaborative take on “The Pied Piper,” (ft. Birdie Busch, Todd Erk, & Floating Action) which is out now. We’d love if you’d share it!
SOUNDTRACK FOR NETFLIX KIDS SERIES KARMA’S WORLD
Universal Music Group today announces its release of the Karma’s World Original Soundtrack on October 15, 2021. The album serves as the official companion to the animated series from GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, rapper, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Chris Bridges aka “Ludacris” and produced by Karma’s World Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group. The highly anticipated show, featuring voices from Tiffany Haddish, Danielle Brooks, Jordan Fisher, Dawnn Lewis, Dascha Polanco and Chris Bridges, makes its debut on NETFLIX throughout 190 countries in 21 languages plus audio description on October 15, 2021.
Absolutely Free Shares “Remaining Light” From Upcoming Album
Absolutely Free shares another slice of the band’s prismatic digital arcadia with “Remaining Light,” a sprawling two-part sonic journey, originally written in 2016, incited by rising gun violence against marginalized populations at the time. The song is a centerpiece of Absolutely Free’s long-anticipated sophomore album, Aftertouch – out September 24 via Boiled Records.
The Royal Belgian Conspiracy:De-throning his one-hit-wonder father, Moozy takes his place amongst royalty
Hailing from Melbourne/Canberra, The Royal Belgian Conspiracy present their new single ‘The Programming Is Wrong’, being the third single from their upcoming debut album ‘Ghosts & Whispers’. The Programming Is Wrong is another indie folk-pop gem which blends lead singer Moozy’s questioning lyrics with dark textures, strings, percussive twists and haunting harmonies. Each verse changes gear taking you on a beautiful unexpected ride. A beautifully crafted song. ‘The Programming Is Wrong’ is well poised to build upon the success of The Royal Belgian Conspiracy’s first two singles and the incoming debut album ‘Ghosts & Whispers’
GEARS Release “Wasteland” And Bring A Different Direction To Their Music – Listen.
GEARS releases their next single/video (9/10) “Wasteland”. What is music and where would we be if the music was not in a constant state of reinvention? What GEARS continues to bring to their listeners is what the pulse of music needs to keep the machine in a progressive beat. “Wasteland” encapsulates the pushing forward and reawakening that is the motivation in finding that place where metal, R&B, hip-hop, and alternative meld firmly to complete a sound that is notably known as GEARS.
PLUM GREEN: Everything Is Noise Premieres “Walk Against The Wind” Video
Ambient dream folk conjuror PLUM GREEN today reveals her latest video for “Walk Against The Wind.” Now playing at Everything Is Noise, the track comes off her gorgeous Somnambulistic full-length, set for release this Friday, September 17th via Nefarious Industries.
Friends from Church Share Animated “Handmade Son” Visuals
His ambient music evokes the feeling of having profound realizations on your deathbed. Hear shimmering, textured tones layered onto warm bassline nods in eerie new single “Handmade Son.”
MAGEIA RELEASE “THE ROSE” VIDEO
MAGEIA, the brainchild of singer/Songwriter Liza Kay, has released a video for the track “The Rose”. The song is taken from the band’s self-titled album, which was recently released via Lion Records and features renowned guitarist Milan Polak (FALCO, BUMBLEFOOT) and drummer Jeff Neal (BOSTON).
Liza commented that the song “is meant to complete the spiritual journey of the debut album and to set the mood for a new chapter. It tells of the intense process of letting go and the strength that can be ignited along the way.”
