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5 Reasons Why Wristwatch is One of The Best Gifts for a Man

With smartphones and smartwatches becoming popular in the modern world, one would think wristwatches are outdated. However, people are still wearing wristwatches because they are considered to be fashionable, elegant and convenient pieces you can always wear. It is evident that finding a gift for women is easier than finding a gift for men. When…

Top 10 Health Benefits of Sussex Tea

A daily cup of tea or two can be beneficial to you; Sussex tea has many health benefits. It is more than just a tasty refreshment; drinking it often will have an impact on your physical wellbeing. It is among the most consumed drinks; you can drink regardless of the season because it is served…

Deep Rivers New Album ‘Nothing Ever Happens To Me’

André Pelletier sings Deep Rivers’ songs with a hushed seriousness. While Deep Rivers is categorized as a folk-inspired band, the music these musicians create is more along the lines of orchestral pop. The name that keeps coming to mind again and again is Sufjan Stevens. Both Pelletier and Stevens have similarly fragile singing voices. There’s…

Billy D. Rice Presents “The One That I Love”

When you’ve been surrounded by creativity your entire lifetime, it’s natural that you would indulge yourself in the same progression you’re so familiar with. Billy D Rice was born in Canada and spent some time in Boca Raton, Florida. He falls under the umbrella of country but can easily be identified as country rock, country…

New Video By Pennan Brae “Passing Fad”

Music in its simplest form has a way of bringing us back to a certain place. Simple guitar chords and a really good rhythm trigger something in our brains and shakes a memory loose. Music is a time machine, and that’s exactly how it feels when listening to Pennan Brae. The Vancouver singer-songwriter’s discography will…

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is health of your mind. When you think about health, you quickly think about your body, your condition, your physical health. If you want to be fitter, you will exercise more, go to bed earlier, quit smoking and eat healthier. But did you know that taking care of your mind is just as important? After all, if…

Ariel Bellvalaire Pays Tribute to Rock Legends in Acrobatic “Elastic” Video

Vibrant pop-rock guitarist Ariel Bellvalaire has released a video to her high energy track “Elastic.” The video is filled with Bellvalaire’s signature flair, and through a collection of stunts, she tells the story of a love that she just can’t quit. The vibrant visuals combine stunning acrobatics, spirited solos, and meaningful nods to some of…

Jazz-soaked alt R&B singer and actress Siena Bjorn Entitled “Easy Tiger”

Siena Bjorn is a singer/songwriter whose music dances between pop, alt R&B and Jazz. Capturing the attention of listeners across the globe, Siena uses her distinct, powerful vocals and captivating melodies to express her feelings and experiences as a woman, while touching on self-discovery and self-love. Born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Denver, Colorado,…

Pamela Hopkins Set To Release “Little Things” Feat Matt Dame

A southern fried piece of country, Pamela Hopkins celebrates the small elements of life with “Little Things”. Everything has a blissful cadence to it. Layer upon layer is added into the mix resulting in a swirling tapestry of sound. By far though the highlight comes from the dual vocals. The call and response add to…

@skopemag news – sunday – february 21, 2021 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Joce Reyome – Cross My Heart is officially live! It was a fantastic experience working with Erin Costelo and Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions) on this song. In my day-to-day life I am very easy-going, almost to a fault. When it came time to say “yes” or “no” or “I don’t like…

@skopemag news – saturday – february 20, 2021 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Symphonic Metal Unit SIRENIA Presents New Cover Single, “Voyage Voyage” French-Norwegian symphonic metal institution SIRENIA will unveil their tenth studio album, Riddles, Ruins & Revelations, this Friday, February 12 via Napalm Records. The 11-track album skilfully portrays the band’s multifaceted nature and offers a versatile symphonic metal vortex through splicing heavy…

New Video By Niko Brim “BONITA”

Royalty is a double-edged sword, especially in hip-hop. To the kings go the dollars, the accolades, the awards, and the instruments of power. But kings also shoulder great responsibility. A king needs to carry on tradition; he’s a living link to hip-hop’s past and a bridge to hip-hop’s future – and those bridges must bear…

New Single By Gary Pratt “A Song You Can Drink A Beer To”

Gary Pratt delivers a pitch-perfect piece full of honestly on the aptly named “A Song You Can Drink A Beer To”. The song has a playful disposition to it as it goes through all the many different life events that can be a cause for having a beer from the joyous to the sorrowful. With…

Go Time Releases New LP ‘Eight Ball’

On their newest album, Eight Ball, Chicago based rockers, Go Time, have pushed themselves to new heights. With 20 tracks, in total, this record could have qualified as a double release. Not to repeat any historical mistakes, though, Go Time have opted instead for an epic opus of power pop and more. The band enlisted…

Why you should wear rings

Choosing to wear the ring for several centuries now is a traditional custom performed with almost all cultures across the globe. When you read the books of literature, you can notice that in modern days, this idea of carrying the ring hasn’t really changed. Rather, for several years, these have succeeded.  How many of you…

Silky Songstress Alyson Murray announces ‘The AM Session’ with lead single, “Someone Like You”

The soulful, smooth and tender tune “Someone Like You” has arrived from Alyson Murray’s upcoming EP, The AM Session, due out March 18th, 2021. The Australian-born, New York-based quixotic vocalist is carving her own vulnerable space between R&B, soul, and jazz––brilliantly painting portraits of love and loss with honest lyricism and delicate, passionate vocals. Check…

Jesse Rosenthal Shares New Single “Ever Since You Left”

Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jesse Rosenthal shared his new single “Ever Since You Left.” The track is the second offering from Rosenthal’s upcoming solo debut The Killing Language. Look at My Records featured the track today as a “New & Notable” pick, praising, “The track flows with a lively, bombastic energy that stems from a…

@skopemag news – friday – february 19, 2021 @ 5 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MONSTA X RAPPER, I.M, RELEASES SOLO MINI ALBUM & VIDEO I.M, Rapper of K-pop group Monsta X, has released his highly anticipated Solo Digital Mini Album, DUALITY, today; which Metro UK referred to as “…a chill, trap-inspired five-track record best listened to on a long night time drive.” This release comes…

CLASSIC WATER FACES REALITY ON NEW SINGLE HEART TO MOVE

Time to face reality. Indie band Classic Water play with this concept on new single Heart To Move, the last single before their debut album Concrete Pleasures hits the digital shelves on March 12th. The video consists of footage of the band recording the song in a Swedish farmhouse-studio and shows the camaraderie, frustration and…

@skopemag news – friday – february 19, 2021 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NESSA BARRETT & jxdn TEAM UP FOR NEW SINGLE “la di die” PRODUCED BY TRAVIS BARKER The track unites two of 2021’s hottest new artists for a scorching collaboration. Fusing warm acoustic guitar and icy 808s, it builds towards Nessa’s hypnotic promise “la da di oh la di da, gonna be…

jess joy (formerly of Moon Honey) announces debut solo LP PATREEARCHY, out April 16th on Joyful Noise!

jess joy (formerly of Moon Honey) announces debut solo LP PATREEARCHY, produced by Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier, arriving April 16th on Joyful Noise! Watch the video for lead single “bless your name” (feat. Greg Saunier on drums and produced by Rachel White): jess describes the video: “bless your name” is a self-directed mime piece. I wanted…

@skopemag news – friday – february 19, 2021 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rising Star Vwillz New Single “She’s Gone” Has Every Indicator Of A Hit Record “She’s Gone” is performing extraordinarily well, have garnered just under 140K streams in a week and 250K across all platforms. The single was also added to one of Spotify’s hottest new playlists, “Alone Again” which boasts an…

Iceman DBH drops official visuals for “Grinding So Long”

Elijah Levi Williams, professionally known as Iceman D.B.H. (Da Big Homie) is a passionate lover of music and a fast-rising act of Brooklyn East New York. He began making music creatively at the age of 13 and went professional in 2014. For the 29-year-old, music is a tool to motivate people, while entertaining them and…

New Video By Estani “Droughts In The Ocean”

Music centers around sharing: sharing your experiences with your listeners, your abilities with other creatives, and the untouched inner workings of your mind with yourself. Through her music, Estani defies boundaries with her stylistic range from Latin soul to acoustic, jazz, and salsa. As a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach with a specialization in music…

9 Things You Should Never Deprive Yourself of

Striving toward some greater purpose – whatever that might mean to you as an individual – is part of being human. However, this doesn’t mean that you need to compromise your health and wellbeing to perform well at your work or to take care of your family. The key is in setting your priorities straight…

Cristo Noir does rooftop photography in San Francisco, California

Photographer Cristo Noir gets photographed on top of a 45-story building in San Francisco, CA. Rooftops have an allure; not only are the views amazing, but they offer an environment that, has been built by man. The fact that they are off-limits, the domain of the rich and powerful, established by global forces beyond our…

Points to Consider When Specifying the Oriel Window

Everyone who is looking for windows that combine unique elegant style, practicality, and safety, can gratify all their preferences and requirements with oriel windows. The choice of bow windows gives you a chance to get original styling and maximize the sunlight inside your house. You can visually enlarge the room space and enjoy the outside…

PLUSH Releases First Single “Hate”

PLUSH is an all-female rock band with a mission––to bring an all-girl rock band back to the forefront of the music industry. PLUSH is composed of four talented musicians, all under the age of 21, whose accomplishments and talent eclipse their age. This female rock force is fronted by singer/guitarist Moriah Formica, drummer Brooke Colucci,…

CD REVIEW – ‘DENIZEN TENANT’ – JOSEPH WILLIAMS – By R.M. Engelman

The longtime Toto frontman is releasing his eleventh solo CD in conjunction with bandmate Steve Lukather’s new solo release. Long involved with scoring movies and lending vocals to other artists, since the mid-80’s he has been Toto’s go to singer. Joining Joseph on this release are a cast of notables including Toto founders and bandmates…

@skopemag news – thursday – february 18, 2021 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DANIEL DONSKOY SHARES THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘BRING ME BACK MY SMILE’ ‘Bring Me Back My Smile’ extends his sonic palette, by stirring modern alt-pop production and late ’90s harmonies into the mix. His voice is similarly eclectic as it progresses from an almost rapped introduction into a soaring soulful…

Rizo Releases the Much Anticipated Music Video for “Sometimes the Sky’s Too Bright”

Grammy winning chanteuse, Rizo (fka Lady Rizo) is back with the long awaited music video for “Sometimes the Sky’s Too Bright” featured on her album Indigo. Rizo, known internationally for wild metropolitan nightclub-pop performances in couture, takes to the natural world for this new video. Exploring vivid metamorphosis and time-lapse with photographer and director Matthew…

New Future Radio single – ‘Closed Doors’

A shuffle drum groove introduces the song, followed by a melodic riff that repeats throughout the track as a secondary hook. Both the verse and bridge sections are played in a staccato feel, creating tension, which resolves in the chorus. Lyrically, the verse paints a fairly dire situation of someone hanging on for dear life,…