From behind the scenes to center stage, Stacy Gabel embodies the fearless versatility of a crew member gone rogue. A past Nickelodeon promo producer and writer, Gabel found her way to the front of the camera with her avant-garde versatility as a creative. The Eastern Pennsylvania native is an icon in her hometown; with many…
Generating over 90 million streams and attracting widespread acclaim, tastemaker-touted alternative artist UPSAHL reveals a new single and video entitled “MoneyOnMyMind” today via Arista Records. The song sets the stage for the release of her highly anticipated sophomore EP, Young Life Crisis, out October 30th. Regarding the song, she commented, “‘MoneyOnMyMind’ has nothing to do…
Australian artist Chymes shares her new hypnotic, self-confident dark electronic-pop anthem “Worship.” Chymes, whose real name is Kiersten Nyman, explains: “Worship is about knowing your worth, knowing you are a work of art and that you should be respected. For me personally, it leans a little more towards inequality, but still being a bit fun…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DUA LIPA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LEVITATING” FEATURING DABABY Today, Dua Lipa has released her new single “Levitating,” a track that transports listeners straight to the dance floor. Produced by Koz & Stuart Price, this funk driven song features a guest verse from Charlotte native DaBaby, the GRAMMY-nominated MC who has claimed…
This August, she declared her independence with the uproarious, soulful, buoyant “In My Bag,” a duet with the like-minded R&B singer Dasia Gray. Today, the singer formerly known as Maxxy From The Trap keeps the momentum going with another fire-starter. On “In My Bag,” MaxKaella showed that she had it – with “Money Dance,” she’s…
The first few seconds of “Transmission” by Hemisphere sounds like the beginning to Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark.” It has the pop sheen that Springsteen created in the ‘80s while taking a break from the E Street Band. However, after an extended synthesizer part, the vocal kicks in – and it’s not at all…
Today, British singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist YUNGBLUD shares his brand-new song “cotton candy” (Locomotion / Interscope Records) from his forthcoming November 13 sophomore album, Weird! Fans who pre-order the digital album will instantly receive “cotton candy,” plus “god save me, but don’t drown me out,” “weird!” and “strawberry lipstick.” – https://yungblud.lnk.to/weirdalbum “‘cotton candy’ is…
Nessa Barrett is combating cuffing season on “if u love me,” her hypnotic new single out now on Warner Records. Backed by trap hi-hats and ominous 808 bass, she sings dreamily, but the message is haunting — a warning of the ways love can drive you to think, say, and do things you otherwise wouldn’t.…
Headie One has released his eagerly-anticipated debut album ‘Edna’. Dedicated and named after his late mother, ‘Edna’ is a cathartic and introspective concept album that sees the ‘King Of Drill’ at his most open and reflective. Embracing the lessons he’s been taught and using them to move forward. he stamps his claim as one of…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope EJ Worland Shares “Over The Pond” Single + Video Via XS Noize, More Music Out Soon Today, Aussie-crooner EJ Worland shares “Over The Pond” a soulful ballad drenched with a vintage sonic flair, while providing a refreshingly modern approach to songwriting. On the track, Glide praises how Worland “creates an emotional…
Better Noise Music rockers, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts release their new single and music video “Same Old You”. The song, produced by the legendary Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance) and co-written with Atlanta-based writer/producer Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Pink, Taylor Swift) is a fun and upbeat rock…
The most beautiful music videos are, quite often, ones made by photographers; those who understand the art of the still image are often best equipped to capture and sequence moving pictures. Great photography requires a sense of composition, lighting, shading, shot selection, balance, and poise, and young Egija Smeile is an extraordinary photographer. She’s already…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Problem’s soulful and inspiring music video Keep Ya Head Today, Grammy-nominated Compton artist Problem releases a new music video for “Keep Ya Head,” the soulful introspective opening track from his album Coffee & Kush Vol 2 available now. In the Joshy Gonz & J. Benavente directed video, Problem takes you on…
Sports betting continues to explode as billions of cash is won and lost on a yearly basis and yes, you can make money out of it. Most sports bettors are fans themselves, but it’s not unheard of for casual fans to turn a profit. All it takes is to win 53% of your bets. Yes,…
Meet Ellen Alexander, a Russian model set in the buzzing about of Los Angeles. She has been going since the age of 14 years, understanding her fantasy of progress stateside. Presently considered to be as her home, she ventures to the far corners of the planet for her vocation, prominently having worked in the US…
The Nude Party have released their sophomore album, Midnight Manor, today via New West Records. The 12-song set was recorded live-to-tape over six days at the Outlier Inn in upstate New York and mixed by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Kurt Vile). Midnight Manor is the follow up to their critically acclaimed self-titled debut which found…
For most of us, it’s safe to say, that this recent lockdown has halted even the best-laid plans this year. Yet for one rising star, the gift of time and solitude was far from wasted but used to birth the beginning of a blossoming musical venture. This captivating young creative is known as Raíz, a…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LAUREN AUDER SHARES NEW SINGLE “QUIET” Written by Auder and produced by Danny L Harle (Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Superfruit), “Quiet” unfolds with a delicate intensity, each moment illuminating the hypnotic power of her voice. While the track opens on a sparse arrangement of stark piano tones, that dreamy minimalism soon…
Warner Music Canada / Atlantic Records recording artist CARYS has released her debut EP To Anyone Like Me today. Featuring the hit singles “Princesses Don’t Cry” which has garnered an incredible 70+ million streams around the world, and “No More,” which is already a Top 20 hit at Canadian radio, To Anyone Like Me is…
Dua Lipa releases her new single ‘Levitating’; the track transports listeners straight to the dance floor. Produced by Koz & Stuart Price, this funk driven song features a guest verse from Charlotte native DaBaby, the GRAMMY-nominated MC who has claimed two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and has captivated listeners with his high-energy…
Brandishing her boldest release to date and hurtling towards the forefront of the emerging indie elite, Isle of Wight native Lauran Hibberd’s slacker pop rampage hits full throttle with explosive new cut ‘Boy Bye’, out October 8th. Teaming up with esteemed producer Suzy Shinn (Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, Dua Lipa) in…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THEY. AND WALE JOIN FORCES ON ” LOSING FOCUS” With The Amanda Tape fast approaching, LA-based duo THEY. give us one more glimpse of what is to come in the stunning new offering, Losing Focus, a stellar collaboration with DC rap legend, Wale. Blending the top-notch production of Dante Jones, soulful…
ABOUT “Heartstrings” – It’s a song I wrote about a mushroom trip I went on, and the introspection that occurred on how much love and appreciation I have for someone; it was all so damn gushy and cute that I found it to be kind of disgusting and embarrassing. It was also on the heels…
LA by-way-of New Zealand artist Kelsy Karter is excited to release her debut full-length album, Missing Person, out everywhere today via BMG. Featuring tracks like “Liquor Store On Mars” with The Struts’ Adam Slack, the punk driven anthem about owning your individualism “Love Me Or Hate Me,” and the stand out single about living life…
Louisville’s signature beverage, the Mint Julep, is a combo of bourbon, sugar, water, crushed ice, and fresh mint. None of that matters, though, because you’re not going to find Joey Phantom anywhere near such a precious concoction. The rising star in Louisville hip hop keeps it simple and keeps his recreational provisions in a shoebox…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OMG from British pop artist Triple Aidan Out Today: Anadolu psych legends BaBa ZuLa share ‘Hayvan Gibi’ album BaBa ZuLa describe their sound as ‘Psychedelic Istanbul Rock ‘n Roll’ – a heady mixture that laces the classic Anadolu psych sound with modern electronics, dubwise studio smarts, and fiery left-field sonic radicalism.…
One can easily imagine how fans that miss those early those days of Killers music will take a liking to “Hold Me” by Harbor and Home, off the group’s Hold On To Love album. Vocalist Kaleb Williams sings this love song with a conspicuous quiver in his voice, similar to Brandon Flowers. Even before the…
Frankie Marcos is the founding member of the band Clouds and together, with the help of Grammy & Emmy award-winning jazz artist Arturo Sandoval, have created pure magic on “Oh Havana, When I Think of You”. This song and video captivates the audience with stellar audio and pleasant imagery. Just stop everything you’re doing for…
Postgraduate students are often overwhelmed by many activities, ranging from lectures, exams, assignments, and a part-time job. Technology has made things easy by making this information age where writing a thesis is made easy. When writing a Ph.D. thesis, a student will be required first to understand what it is. Many students have looked for…
Maybe you need to be from the Los Angeles area to get this joke, but Velodrone clarifies, “We are not cyclists, but a power trio ROCK BAND in Los Angeles, CA,” on the group’s Facebook page. They’re likely referring to the Olympic Velodrome (entirely different word) in Carson, CA where 1984 Summer Olympics bicycling events…
How does a business reach out and become known to other businesses and customers? You can hope that somehow people stumble upon your website via Google or social media. Hope isn’t a great marketing strategy, and there are plenty of ways that it can make you fail. The likelihood of someone finding your site in…
Folk-rock singer-songwriter, Evelyn Cools, has unveiled the video for “Misfit Paradise,” the title track from her recently released EP. Inspired by songwriters such as Stevie Nicks, Simon & Garfunkel, Lana Del Rey, and Angus & Julia Stone, Cools is recognized for her powerful lyrics and her storytelling abilities through music. “‘Misfit Paradise’ captures the beauty…
Norwegian pop artist Dagny releases her long-awaited full length debut album Strangers / Lovers. Writing over 250 songs over the past 24 months, the one thing you can’t deny about Norwegian singer Dagny is her work ethic. Meticulously filtering through those initial song ideas in recording studios and sessions across the globe, the time has…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope [new music] 2U4U return with ‘Oh My God!’ After a two-year hiatus, hip-hop trio 2U4U have returned with their new single “Oh My God!”, OUT NOW. A refreshingly modern UK hip-hop interpretation with clear US influences, “Oh My God!” pays homage to elemental hip-hop whilst staying true to universal musicality. The…
In Gospel music, there is a one-man machine known as Robert Hawkins who is the epitome of what the hustle for indie artists exemplifies. The Michigan native is on the road most weekends promoting his EP RESERVED, his DVD HAPPY and his all-new single and official music video “Finished Work”. All projects are released independently…
The effortlessly cool jazz rock fusion of Edward W. Sealey’s “Brighter Than This (Ft. Felton Pilate)” displays a deft understanding of pop dynamics. Chops are abundantly clear throughout as the guitar and keyboard fuse to become one. Without needing to say a single word they forge their own path one that offers rising action with…
The new single ‘The Good Man In Town’ is the first song and video to be shared from the upcoming debut album ‘For What Began by Putney Bridge’ (out October 16th), a visual album about journey of coming to terms with the loss of a relationship. Following her visual EP last year, Mags has again…
Hip-hop came from America. Because of its massive popularity, though, it now belongs to the world. Practitioners in every quarter of the globe make hip-hop and incorporate sounds from their own traditions into the distinctive styles they develop. Many of the best hip-hop recordings of the last decade have been effectively extranational: they’ve united nations…
When a background singer moves to the forefront, everything changes. The voice that supported and carried someone else’s melody is now the voice that is truly heard. Such is the case with the sultry vocals of Cali-Soul songstress Ayeasha. Her debut single, “Old Fashion Romance,” a feature on the Covert Entertainment Soundworks compilation “Suspicious Packages…
In an awe-inspiring, provocative, and genre-bending listening experience with inspirations taken from both physical and literal surroundings, Los Angeles-based artist ASTRINA released her debut album entitled Between The Mirror today. – https://open.spotify.com/album/5SUaYPUNB7rfi0MonL6BqO Taking us on a journey driven by rhythmic pulsations and dynamic harmonies, ASTRINA effortlessly blends musical complexities alongside her pristine vocals. A mirrored…
