If you’re coping with stress, it all seems more difficult. Working, interacting with people and friends, or maybe even just getting up in the morning will make you feel like that of a war. But there are a few things that you can do to help cope with symptoms of depression and focus on improving…
Today sees Madison Beer release her latest single “Baby” via Sing It Loud/First Access Entertainment on exclusive license to Epic Records. With the drop of the single comes a dreamy voyeuristic video that finds Madison plucked from a picturesque scene and dropped into the dark reality of life. “Baby” is taken from Madison’s forthcoming debut…
Volcanova’s debut “Radical Waves” is out today on The Sign Records. The album contains 10 super groovy tracks straight from the snow-covered deserts of Iceland and combines classic sounding stoner rock with fuzzy metal, psychedelic rock, and plenty of humor. The album is released on digital, vinyl and CD format. Stream the album: https://orcd.co/radical_waves In…
As Falcon, Amanda Lindsey Cook is crafting a poetic pop sound, influenced by her classical roots, informed by her life experiences, and enlightened by imaginative melodies. Today, she debuts her first single as Falcon titled “I’ll Admit It” available through SONY/Provident Label Group. “I’ll Admit It” ups the emotional ante with an agonized vocal torn…
For the past 13 years, songwriter Jason Perrillo has been crafting music from his NY studio. A producer and multi-instrumentalist to boot, Perrillo has all the skills. His music is a kaleidoscope of colourful sound; melodies and textures interwoven much like a beautiful watercolour. Now, for his new album ‘Halcyon’ (being released in September 2020),…
Nick Anderson & his band ‘The Skinny Lovers’ followed a string of EP releases with epic album ‘Ephrem’ back in 2018. ‘King and Queen’ is a single from that album which packs a punk-rock punch, and makes you wonder when you’ll be hearing these guys on a Netflix show. ‘King and Queen’ would make the…
Brother-sister duo The Forevers promise to “make some damn good music to rock out to, score on a date to, & chill to after.” Their love of music took hold in a decidedly un-chill place: Communist Poland of the 1980s. Pirate radio broadcasts reached across the Iron Curtain to their starving ears, filling their heads…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Releases Music Video for Triumphant New Track “Faster Than Light” Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS just dropped their masterful fifth full-length concept album, Abyss, via Napalm Records last Friday, followed by a searing virtual concert performance from The Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC on Saturday!…
Eight years ago, Bella Ferraro introduced herself to the world through her worldwide viral audition of Bon Iver’s ‘Skinny Love’ on The X Factor Australia. After placing fourth and signing to Sony Music Australia, she released her singles ‘Set Me On Fire’ and ‘Forgot You’ which have collectively surpassed 4.3 million streams on Spotify. But…
Driven by a deft bassline, forward-thinking production and her remarkable signature vocals, Greta Stanley is excited to share the follow up to ‘Soak Into This’ – arguably her most well-received song yet. ‘New Feeling’ is the second taste of Stanley’s upcoming sophomore album and it sees her continuing to explore a new direction; as her…
Chloe Moriondo has debuted “I Want To Be With You,” the latest single from the seventeen year-old artist (single art below). The track is available now on all streaming platforms via Public Consumption Recording Co./Fueled By Ramen and marks the artist’s first release as part of the Fueled By Ramen family. “I Want To Be…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LISTEN: Damian Lazarus & Jem Cooke Release ‘Into The Sun’—off of ‘Flourish’ LP Damian Lazarus’ forthcoming full length album, Flourish, continues to take shape with the release of its second single featuring vocalist Jem Cooke. ‘Into The Sun’ further explores the LP’s broken beat territories with a soulful sense of songwriting…
It can soothe, it can inspire, it can tease, it can invigorate. It is, quite literally, a generator of tropical vibrations – but it’s ideal for creating a sense of chill. Sometimes it’s reminiscent of a steel drum and sometimes you’ll be sure that the sounds it makes are coming straight from the deepest, strangest…
Would you like to know how important SEO is to your business? Or would you want to figure out whether SEO is a worthwhile option for 2020 or maybe why SEO is essential for getting success online? Then stop searching, this is where you can get the answers to all such questions. No matter if…
Rising pop artist Blanks has dropped the official music video for the track ‘Favourite Nightmare’ taken from his new EP ‘cheap sodas and ice cream kisses’. Under the direction of Johan Verhoeven, ‘Favourite Nightmare’ cleverly uses a wide-range of shots including closeups to convey fear and confusion as well as editing techniques to tell the…
Today, Sunday, August 23rd, marks what would have been the 42nd birthday of NBA legend, humanitarian and father Kobe Bryant, and now there’s a new song ascending into the heavens above Hollywood’s horizon, crowning the many touching tributes paid to late and legendary basketball superstar, who sadly, and tragically transitioned this life on January 26th,…
Relationships break for multiple reasons such as less attraction between you and your partner. The honest thing to do when you realize that there is nothing you can do to fix a relationship is to break it. It may sound hard to do but it is the only good thing you would do to your…
Restless or not in the right state of mind, masturbating will surely help. You don’t have to be embarrassed about something which is so natural and healthy. Get out of the belief that you are not weak if you masturbate. Masturbation makes a man a better sexual partner. When you masturbate oral sex might be…
So, I will say what many already know, some are afraid to admit, and others refuse to say. The main reason why many people have an issue with the song “WAP” by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion is that this song represents something that many people — mostly men and surprisingly some women — have an issue with. The issue…
Karolina Rose is a Polish-American artist who’s called NYC, LA and various parts of Europe home over the last decade. She’s been turning heads with her wide-screen pop that perfectly soundtracks the Blade Runner-esque future descending on us all too quickly. Today, she’s releasing her second EP, Rosemary. A finely tuned collection that reflects on…
Los Angeles singer, songwriter Troi Irons has announced her new album flowers, the album available September 25th as a self-release. flowers, the album melds the rock of Paramore with the confessional stylings of Julien Baker but through the lens of a Black woman raised in s strict and sheltered Orthodox Christian home. The oppressive views and unspoken definitions of femininity within her surroundings shaped her identity to believe that femininity and sexuality did not accept her. Through a long road of searching that included leaving home at 17 and a homeless stint that led her to work any job she could to survive, Irons again found religion. This time though following her own interpretations of its meaning.
LISTEN TO “THORNS”: https://song.link/TroiIronsThorns
Completing high-school via homeschool at the age of 12 Troi enrolled in college to complete a degree in psychology by the time she was 16. A brief record deal with Def Jam had her working with the likes of Lupe Fiasco, DUCKWRTH among others but it never felt like the right fit. flowers, the album finds her going indie and fully in stride with her self produced sophomore album. Today you can hear her dark and brooding single “Thorns”. The final single to be released before the album “Thorns” follows past singles “Flowers”, “miss u now” and “Am I Happening”.
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dawn Landes Releases New Single “Oh Amelia” from ROW Beloved singer/songwriter Dawn Landes released today her new single “Oh Amelia” off her forthcoming album ROW. Out on October 2nd, the collection of songs from the anticipated musical tells the incredible true story of Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row…
RAINNE is getting back to basics with their latest release “bitch. an acoustic ep.” Sticking to their roots, this acoustic ep showcases RAINNE’s musical flexibility by delivering a drastically different take on some of the band’s previous releases as well as new, unreleased songs. Don’t let the word ‘acoustic’ fool you, this EP packs a…
Oakland and Tijuana border artist Jaz Clemente embraces the weird times with a lyrically bizarre but musically positive and empowering new single “Figs”. Nemo, the artist behind Jaz Clemente, states the weirdness of the times right from the opening line “hold on to your Yakuza”, and normalizes the bizarre with sweet harmonies and the driving…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope L.A. Duo Mines Falls Release “Red Moon, Car Wreck” Single Quote fom Carson Lund: I had been traveling quite a bit for my job when I wrote this song, touching on all corners of the country, finding myself in quiet towns I’d never heard of before, and not communicating with family…
It’s arguable – actually, it’s probable – that optimism is as important today as it’s ever been. Rarely in our lifetimes has there been so much to worry about. If you’re desperate for a little brightness and buoyancy, we’ve got what you’re looking for. A-Lister, a cryptic virtual music working in the multi-genre art-pop world…
Time is a funny thing. Sometimes it goes with the speed of light. Other times, it moves more like a slow train. Vic Kastel’s album, Time Traveler, is more like the latter, with its origins dating back to the 70s. Ah, but it was worth the wait. Kastel took a few minutes to tell us…
Dez Cleo began her musical journey at 18 years old, after landing a job at Golds Gym in Venice beach. Her vocal talent was quickly discovered (in a rather unconventional way) as she kicked body builders out after midnight, while singing/improving loud and proud over the microphone. Her first live show in LA was opening…
COVID-19 has changed just about everything, and law enforcement certainly isn’t exempt. Police departments across the country have adjusted their practices with public health and officer safety in mind — some doing better than others. Here are three ways COVID-19 has changed law enforcement practices: Extra Precautions for Officer Safety Police officers, EMS personnel, and…
Now, more than ever, parents and educators need to find a balance for our children. We need to help them absorb information while making the learning fun. Many children have had to adjust to new protocols of public and homeschooling due to the worldwide pandemic. Some are back in a classroom while others are still…
Rising neo-soul/pop artist, FELIVAND, today shares “Trajectory” – The artistic moniker of 20-year-old Brisbane, Australia based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter Felicity Vanderveen, FELIVAND combines the smooth, neo-soul stylings of Jorja Smith with the DIY, bedroom-pop approach of Still Woozy or Gus Dapperton. Commonly found with her head wedged inside her makeshift closet vocal booth or…
Today, Montreal-based emo-punk band Gulfer are announcing their upcoming self-titled record, to be co-released by Topshelf Records (USA) and Royal Mountain Records (Canada) on October 16, 2020. With the announcement, the band are sharing the first single from the record, “Forget (Friendly).” Riding bikes, cleaning bars, fixing brains and booking shows are all part of…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 3RD SINGLE AND VIDEO BY THE WAYMAKER – “KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” The record label Melodic Passion releases the 3rd single and video “Kingdom of Heaven” from the new metal sensation The Waymaker -a new band consisting of Christian Liljegren (Narnia, Audiovision, ex. Divinefire), Jani Stefanovic (Solution 45, Zhakiah, ex. Divinefire) and…
Rising Australian artist CXLOE today reveals her new single ‘One and Lonely’ via Sandlot Records and AWAL Recordings. On ‘One and Lonely’ CXLOE has expertly weaved lyrical vulnerability into future-facing production, with the track’s nocturnal beat giving way to entrancing echoes on the refrain, “You’ll always be my one and lonely, one and lonely.” ‘One…
Today, two heavy hitters in their prospective fields – Protoje and Wiz Khalifa – join forces on “A Vibe,” the latest anthem out today (Aug 20) professing their love for cannabis. DSP – https://smarturl.it/AVibe The single will be available on Jamaican artist Protoje’s fifth studio album In Search of Lost Time available worldwide on August…
Indie pop singer-songwriter Teddi Gold has today revealed her new single, “Wink Wink,” and announced the October 8 release date of her forthcoming sophomore EP, Vol. 2. “Wink Wink” follows the release of Teddi’s fastest-streaming single to date, “Bossa Nova Baby” ft. Latin duo Mi$HNRZ. The track is currently taking up prime real estate on…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope American Aquarium Releases Timely Track “A Better South” American Aquarium has released a live performance video (from quarantine) for “A Better South” from their #1 release Lamentations. On Lamentations frontman BJ Barham skillfully dissects the Southern experience while offering empathy as the lights continue to dim. Although written earlier, Lamentations feels…
The sheer volume of issues in the world is overwhelming; the ongoing volatile conflicts that never seem to resolve can overwork anyone’s emotional labor capacity. While we try our best to stay politically woke and aware, many problems are overlooked. Not for Samar: the Minneapolis rapper is an advocate by nature; he doesn’t do it…
Between your workplace and that long commute, you can feel like you have absolutely no time for yourself. That doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. The solution to this problem might be simpler than you think! What if we were to tell you that it is just a matter of changing the perspective, would…
If you are in the construction business, you will know that non-paying clients have become a common sight in this line of business. The best weapon to deal with such clients is a mechanic’s lien. This legal document helps you recover any payment that is due from your non-paying client. It is important for you…
