@skopemag news for Thanksgiving Eve – november 21, 2018 @ noon est

Dancing With My Heart by Raz Simone

Raz Simone releases Dancing With My Heart, the first track off his upcoming album, Still Love. Dancing With My Heart is an evolution of Raz’s natural vocal range, rising an octave above his past catalogue. Raz opens up about personal relationships in this melodic and emotionally raw ballad. You can feel the unconditional love and pain in his voice as he bears his heart for his listeners.

Global artist Sid Sriram debuts “6 Weeks” today, confirms first ever headline tour!

Acclaimed Indian-American vocalist, songwriter, producer and composer Sid Sriram premieres “6 Weeks” today—listen here.

Rap Warbler Rod Wave Tours ATL in the Exuberant “Boom” Video

Bursting with emotion and melody, Florida emcee Rod Wave is one of rap’s most unique rising stars. Showcasing his gravelly flow and soaring baritone singing voice, Rod Wave lays out his life goals on “Boom.” Riding atop summery synths and percolating rhythm guitar, “Boom” is a highlight from the Hunger Games 2 mixtape and a primary example of Rod’s distinctive approach to melody, as he stretches his vowels like a street Luther Vandross. In the video, Rod tours Atlanta, hanging out the window of his limo in an expression of pure joy and recruiting his fans to imitate his delirious hook: “I just came out of noooooooowhere.”

Boise rapper Zero Releases New Single “Mad World”

Boise rapper Zero has just released his brand new music video. The video, which was directed by Mario Nolasco, is for his new single entitled “Mad World.” The label debut from this promising up-and-coming emcee is slated for a release this winter.

“There’s a difference between weathering the storm in the sky and weathering the storm in your heart. The storm in the sky will eventually fade unannounced. However, the storm in heart will only dissipate when you are willing to create the sunshine.” – Zero

Zero – "Mad World" [Music Video]

We are pleased to unleash ZERO's brand new single and accomplying music video! Check it out and let us know your thoughts!

Posted by Imminence Records on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Jennah Barry returns with “Roller Disco”

Immersed in a gentle haze, “Roller Disco” spins like the intrinsic soundtrack to a sentimental memory. Finding its musical footing somewhere along the paths carved out by Harry Nilsson, Burt Bacharach, and Emmylou Harris, the song sways with a softly strummed nylon guitar guided by perfect restraint. Be it a brief and breathy flute run, the soft touch of a mallet, or an old familiar slide, “Roller Disco” is orchestrated with perfect, stirring delicacy. All the while, Barry’s signature “sweet and addictive” vocals dispatch lyrics ingrained with salt water wisdom and stirring storytelling.

New Music – Kyle Dion Flexes Unbelievable Falsetto on new single “Not All the Way”

Garnering over 3 million streams on Spotify between his recent hit singles “Brown” and “Spend It”, the funk-infused R&B singer Kyle Dion unveils another sexy-soulful record “Not All The Way”. This is the third single released thus far from his forthcoming, debut album that the artist has teased on socials to be dropping January 2019.

Rachel Maria Cox Celebrates Loving Your Body In Visuals For ‘Time’

Joey BASE – ‘Act Like You Know Me’

The new single is written by me (Joey BASE) Produced by J Rocs whom also produced EO’s german hit. The single features an artist called Frank Arens originally from the girl group Alien Uncovered from 2015’s X Factor. The music video also stars 2009’s Big Brother contestant Charley Uchea.

Dambro ‘TIME’ Album + Video

Melbourne artist Michael D’Ambrosio (aka Dambro) is soon to release his long anticipated debut album TIME. The self-written, recorded, produced, performed, mixed & mastered album delivers a truly unique, personal and authentic feel. Condensed down to fourteen tracks, the TIME takes you on a truly incredible journey as he searches for himself again throughout the changes of life.

@Skopemag Presents Nella Cole ‘All Out’

Nella has worked with artists such as Hailee Steinfeld, Zara Larson, Madonna, and Nicki Minaj in other dancing projects. She has also appeared on SNL, The Tonight Show and networks such as E! and Nickelodeon, among others. She recently won the Dunkin’ Donuts’ Cold Brew Jams competition for composing DD’s national iced coffee jingle, earning Nella iHeart Radio studio recording time and a judge’s seat at DD’s latest singing competition in New York.

Oh Brother Release Debut Single ‘What’s The Point’

Auspicious new London-based band Oh Brother today release their debut single ‘What’s The Point’ via AWAL. Following their debut show at All Points East earlier this summer, the first taste of material provides an exciting glimpse of what is to come from the promising outfit. Built around frontman Jake Leslau’s catchy vocal refrain, ‘What’s The Point’ grows from stripped back beginnings into a bluesy statement of intent. The beautifully framed accompanying visuals find the band’s frontman wandering through dense forest terrain in the English countryside.

ARCTIC METAL BAND NORTHERN HAZE SHARES NEW ALBUM, SIQINNAARUT, VIA BILLBOARD.

With the official release of their first new album in over three decades only a few days away, Arctic metal band Northern Haze have shared the songs and stories of Siqinnaarut (Return of the Sun) via Billboard. The album is both a celebration of the band’s truly incredible history and an emphatic, energetic statement about its future.

Hey Skope Mag – Indie Rockers Somedays return with another banger in ‘Knock Out’

Drenched to the bone with strange atmospherics and modulation, ‘Knockout’ ostensibly takes its cues from the Brian Wilson notebook of oddball surf rock. Sounding like a gritty and frenetic call to arms, Knockout goes through 5 key changes in 2 minutes and 34 seconds, all the while going from one singalong to the other. At the minute mark the song blooms into a lysergic krautrock-influenced wig-out that washes over the listener like an awesome wave. “The hardest part of recording this song was getting the mistakes to be just right” says rhythm guitarist Eugenio, “Gege” to his bandmates – “We had to go against our own sense of timing to get that swaying jump that you hear right from the first chord – we had to record the part over and over till it felt just, well, wrong.”

Kississippi w/ Ruler tour cancelled due to medical emergency

Due to headliner Kississippi’s medical emergency, Barsuk artist Ruler’s east coast tour has been cancelled. From Kississippi’s announcement via their Facebook page:

Because of a recent and continuing medical emergency with a loved one, and touring member of Kississippi, we must unfortunately cancel all remaining dates for 2018. We will no longer be going out on our headline tour with Ruler and gobbinjr. We are really bummed to give you this news, but it’s sadly all we can do right now. We hope to see everyone sometime in 2019. We are sorry to anyone who was looking forward to a show.

We’ll be in touch with new east coast dates for Ruler as soon as we have them.

Because of a recent and continuing medical emergency with a loved one, and touring member of Kississippi, we must…

Posted by Kississippi on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

iDKHOW Debuts #1 on Billboard’s Heatseeker Chart

iDKNOW – Weekes and drummer Ryan Seaman – is currently on a North American tour with Waterparks, playing to packed houses and winning over critics: “When iDKHOW went into a fan favorite, ‘Choke,'” wrote New Noise, “the fans went crazy singing along to every word, and you could truly feel the energy in the room – the fans LOVED iDKHOW.” Remaining dates for this tour are as follows:

Kikagaku Moyo returns to the U.S. next February

“Masana” is a fictional word created by Kikagaku Moyo to express a Utopian feeling; an existence where everything can interact harmoniously and offer inspiration and understanding. Their fourth album Masana Temples radiates this vision, architecting a vibrating world that isn’t confined to the known limits of what came before it.

Australian Songstress and YouTube Star Arlene Zelina Drops NEW Track via LADYGUNN

Zelina has gained an extensive following with her flawless vocals in her viral Youtube covers. After uploading her first video, her career skyrocketed. Her cover of Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” has racked up 14 million views, and that number is still growing. She has over 230,000 followers across all her social media platforms, and has captured the attention of several international celebrities including Ryan Seacrest, Jason Derulo, and Ellen DeGeneres. Additionally, she has been featured on EllenTube.com by Ellen DeGeneres, on RyanSeacrest.com, and as a spotlight artist on Youtube.com. Zelina was previously signed to Future History, Jason Derulo’s record label. She continues to work with award winning producers and musicians who have worked with pop icons including Selena Gomez, John Legend, Mary J Blige, Fifth Harmony, and more.

TRACK PREMIERE: ARLENE ZELINA – “DREAM OF ME”

Yungeen Ace Romances in a Red ‘Rari in the “Hold Me Down” Video

Delving deep into his state of mind with pathos and melody, Jacksonville’s Yungeen Ace effortlessly combines traditional and modern Southern rap with a radio-ready sheen. Rhyming above plaintive piano chords, Ace addresses his girlfriend in “Hold Me Down,” asking her questions to test the depths of her affection. Declaring his love and expressing the lengths he would go for her, he wonders if she will be able to help him deal with his pain in return: “If I was born blind, could you try to help me see?/If I was up in danger, could you rescue me?/Life on the line, can you save me?/Through all the struggle and the pain, would you stay with me?” In the video, released via Cinematic Music Group’s YouTube channel to the tune of 106k views in less than 24 hours, Ace stunts with his girlfriend in his red Ferrari, still sporting a bandage on his hand from a tragic shooting incident earlier this year. “Hold Me Down” follows the Complex-premiered video for “Wanted,” which features YoungBoy Never Broke Again and has over 3.3 million views on YouTube.

Elder Island have released the second taster from their debut LP – the dance floor-ready ‘You & I’

Following on from laid-back groove ‘Don’t Lose’, the track is the second to be released off their much anticipated debut album ‘The Omnitone Collection’. The album boasts a completely fresh set of previously unreleased material with the band quoting they ‘wanted to create a unified work within the album, one that takes the listener on a journey.’ ‘You & I’ is another glimpse into this voyage.

Watch The Video For Ray Sargent’s Sublime ‘Wait For You’

Producer, singer-songwriter and DJ from North-West London, Ray Sargent releases his debut EP Wait For You on Shift K3Y’s Thru The Nit3 Records. An astonishingly accomplished first solo release, Wait For You EP showcases his dance-influenced production style, characterised by deeply satisfying basslines and soulful, emotion-laden vocals and melodies.

DJ Chillz delivers with sultry new release ‘Spoil Me With Loyalty’

Universal Music Sweden: HUMAN RELEASE ‘TRACKSUIT BOY’ (rel 16.11.18)

Today (16.11.18), the Swedish altpop-collective, known as HUMAN, release ‘TRACKSUIT BOY’ via Universal Music Sweden. ‘TRACKSUIT BOY’ is the focus single from debut album IRL, also released 16.11.18. ‘TRACKSUIT BOY’ follows debut single ‘HIGHER’ and follow-up tracks including ‘GHOST’ which was written in collaboration with Avicii.

Millencolin Announce New Album ‘SOS’

Seminal Swedish skate-punk band Millencolin have announced the release of their ninth studio album SOS, out February 15th, 2019 on Epitaph. SOS will be their first album in four years, and a follow up to 2015’s True Brew.