@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Signing Dylan Dunlap Shares “Seriously” Nettwerk Records is excited to announce the signing of Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Dunlap. At age 6, Dylan taught himself piano to partake in a grade school talent show. At age 11, he picked up a copy of Pro Tools and…
You may be thrown for a loop while listening to the bluegrass-y (meaning, plenty of bluegrass instrumental elements) on “Early to Bed, Early to Rise” off Liam Moore’s second album, Visions of a Perfect life. This is because Moore spends much of his day job time writing classical music for choirs and chamber ensembles. The…
Do you know who invented the meat grinder? It was Karl Drais who invented the first meat grinder back in the nineteenth century. Since then meat grinder has become a widely popular kitchen tool. Today seems like every household has one. A meat grinder is a small versatile machine that lets you grind fresh meat…
Driven by vocalist/guitarist Sam Bielanski’s sharp vocal tones and flashy, driving rhythm, PONY combines cheeky 1980s style with 1990s self-reliance and modern production sheen for an experience caught between worlds. It’s hooky and vibrant, but don’t mistake exuberance for extroversion. Bielanski, along with close friends Matty Morand (Pretty Matty) and Lucas Horne, have taken a…
Delta Spirit have shared their new single, ‘Home Again’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming album What Is There, out on September 11th via New West Records. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Michael Parks Randa. The track premiered with Flood Magazine yesterday, with frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez explaining, “There…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope actor, comedian, and musician Jon Daly signs to Northern Spy Records August 14th, 2020 marks a momentus occasion. Northern Spy Records has signed comedian Jon Daly. To celebrate our signing and the 39th anniversary of the release of The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” we’re releasing a remastered version of Jon…
I have to say that this is one crafty take on the original, which was originally performed by Pat Benatar. Pat Benatar rocked the hell out of “Invincible” back in the day and now Cyborg Asylum gives its own, futuristic spin on the brand new single. With elements of: electro post-industrial alt-rock, Cyborg Asylum is…
Bloomr came to play and they are not messing around on the new release titled “Vamanos”. This single has an overload of energy that never fizzles out from beginning to end. Bloomr will have you hook, line and sinker throughout the entire track, so all I have to say is “Vamanos”! Bloomr was started by…
The high bay is a fixture in the lighting world that you’d find in a warehouse, a factory, a gymnasium, or any vast open space with relatively high ceilings. Most current high bay lighting applications and low bay lighting use high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as metal halides or high-pressure sodium lamps. Despite their widespread…
LA-based creative force Latashá release her new single “GoGo Wyne” – a bold and empowering anthem encouraging women to overcome anything in their paths and shine in the face of adversity. “GoGo Wyne”, which Latashá describes as “an anthem for Black women,” blends deep carnival club sounds with Latashá’s signature smooth rap flow. It’s the…
It may be the motto of the Boy Scouts movement but being prepared, looking ahead and planning for the unexpected, in all aspects of life, is a useful approach to have. And being prepared is all about noticing the warning signs, the small indicators which tell of bigger issues and more complex complications down the…
When it comes to performing at your best, diligent practice may not be the only component that will get you there. Anxiety can cripple your ability to perform like you know that you can. Luckily, CBD products like hemp CBD lotion can help you to relax your performance anxiety and allow you to perform at…
21-year-old vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Not Nemo makes his international debut with his single “Dance With Me” (August 14, 2020). Living and breathing music from the age of three, Not Nemo has always stayed true and faithful to his light-hearted thirst for exploration and discovery. His debut single “Dance With Me” not only embodies his…
SuperM shared “100,” the lead single from the chart-topping K-pop supergroup’s upcoming first full-length album, Super One. The anthemic track showcases SuperM’s powerful energy while challenging listeners to go after their dreams – to “go 100.” Group member Mark co-wrote and co-produced “100,” an intense breakbeat genre song layered with dubstep elements atop a dynamic…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jeremy Ivey Announces Album ‘Waiting Out The Storm’ With Video For New Single “Someone Else’s Problem” Although it was written over a year ago, Jeremy Ivey’s new single “Someone Else’s Problem” couldn’t be more apt for today’s pandemic-ridden and racially charged times. Co-written with Ivey’s wife Margo Price, the song is…
One of the silver-linings that has come with the trials and tribulations of the current lockdown is that many CEO’s have realized that whole sections of their business don’t require their staff to be physically present in the office. Technology such as e-mails, skype, zoom-calls and file sharing has allowed people to work from home,…
Moving house has to be one of the most stressful events in your life. It isn’t just about physically moving your possessions, it is about building a new home, in a new location, becoming part of a new community, of cutting important bonds, leaving behind places special in your memory and important even to who…
Whenever you see an article or a blog entry about employment and career opportunities, more often than not it is extolling the virtues of a job in the cutting-edge technologies of this brave, digital new world in which we find ourselves. These articles we have here now might be about everything from how to make…
That’s true that a wedding is the most important day for anyone. Looking good in their wedding function is an essential part of a marriage. Although, other things like function management are also vital to look after. But for a bride, the most important thing is that she should look beautiful on the most important…
Saying motivated is the hardest thing to do at the best of times. But with more and more people opting to work from home, either because of the strictures of the pandemic or just because of the freedom that technology allows, motivation is becoming even more of a necessary skill. Offices provide their own internal…
image via Walden Media and 20th Century Fox It’s common knowledge that every movie is better with a dog. Films like Lassie and Old Yeller started the trend, and they became beloved classics. Now, most heartwarming family movies have a dog. These pets represent honour and loyalty—not to mention they’re all adorable. Take a look…
The Cribs are back and on blistering form, brandishing their brand new eighth album, Night Network. Due to be released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday November 13th 2020, the self-produced 12-track album was recorded at the Foo Fighters Studio 606 in Los Angeles in the spring/summer of 2019. The album is heralded by the fantastically…
Pop-music-agitator Dorian Electra (pronouns: they/them/theirs) has returned with a double single and video for new tracks “Gentleman” and “M’Lady.” On the new singles, produced by Dylan Brady and Count Baldor, Will Vaughan, and Sega Bodega respectively, Dorian taps into the world of neckbeard subculture – a term used to describe internet-obsessed, basement-dwelling, socially isolated people,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Freddie Dredd Prepares to Do the “DEVIL’S WORK” on His Latest Single Emerging from the corners of the internet that few dare to tread, Freddie Dredd spins his darkest fantasies into intoxicating rap music. Diving ever-deeper into the world of the occult, Freddie shares “DEVIL’S WORK,” his new single. Over a…
If you could plant a phone, what sort of flower would bloom? Something radiant, right? – colorful, dynamic, and maybe a little sinister, too. In the vibrant clip for “You Sad,” the latest single from Tkay Maidza, the Zimbabwean-born, Australian-based singer and rapper reclines in a vivid blossom field overhead, even the clouds in the…
For the past twenty years, all businesses in different parts of the worlds have been gradually integrating certain electronic solutions. One of the major trends that has been going on for quite some time now is digitalizing all the official records and storing them online or on computers instead of their usual paper form. This…
It is impossible for me to dislike this song. I knew from the beginning, when the slinking groove kicks in, that this single “Buddha” would win me over. Elz Bentley’s vocal style sealed the deal as words and images began rolling out of him, bouncing with the rhythm, darting, ricocheting through my head. He knows…
The coronavirus pandemic has been not only a physical health emergency, but it’s having significant ripple effects on our mental health as well. For many people, long-term mental health was already a serious issue for them before COVID-19 and now it’s far worse. For example, a recent CDC survey found many people are experiencing deteriorating…
Astræa’s latest release, ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ is an introspective and haunting piano ballad which sees her addressing her own inner demons. https://www.instagram.com/astraeamusica/ Born out of a comment made by Astræa’s music teacher, the song is an honest and unwavering look at the self-sabotage which so many women working in the music industry can suffer…
There always used to be an assumption that once you get into your middle age, your life starts to slow down. But people heading towards that part of their life these days seem to be showing little sign of that. The generations which grew up with punk and personal computers, skateboarding and affordable, global travel…
One of the things that most people regret when they come to look back at their lives is that they didn’t travel more. Coming out of the confinement of this year’s lockdown situation and even now still being subject to all manner of restrictions seems only to have reinforced this thought in many peoples minds.…
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has released “On The Road To Find Out,” newly recorded and reimagined for the upcoming Tea for the Tillerman² album release, due September 18th via UMe in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the era-defining, multi-platinum selling album. Inspired by a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation, the new arrangement presents a deeper…
“‘True Believers’ is about being overwhelmed with the constant stream of news and information we see everyday. It’s about feeling anger and frustration with the state of the world. In a way, the track mocks the All Lives Matter culture that has come to fruition in the U.S. DSP – https://smarturl.it/LAWFire At times when you’re…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tycho Jones – “Carni” Following on from his underground banger ‘Don’t Be Afraid’, Londoner Tycho Jones continues on his unique musical journey with his latest offering ‘Carni’, an ode to London’s Notting Hill Carnival. A fusion of dub, jungle, and post-punk, Jones infuses a nostalgic narrative with sonic vibes that would…
Singer, songwriter, and producer Charlotte Day Wilson returns today with two new tracks – the velvety love song “Take Care Of You” feat. Syd and the effortlessly sunny “Summertime”. The Toronto native melds soul, jazz, and R&B to create atmospheric upbeat ballads that breathe warmth and intimacy into contemporary pop. Her first offerings of 2020…
“Do Your Thang” is a breezy summertime recipe of country, pop, and dance elements that celebrate individual expression, inclusivity, and the beauty of being yourself. Produced by award-winning producer Jeff Johnson (Chris Buck Band, Meghan Patrick), “Do Your Thang” follows Lisa’s first single of 2020, “Wait On Me”, and it’s also the second song released…
Perfectly encapsulating the pre-relationship butterflies, Toronto native Tilsen delivers a bubbly love song with “Preoccupied.” Reminiscent of infectious melodies like Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now,” Tilsen evokes the same vibrant energy in her latest track while touching on her most recent infatuation. “I wrote this song when I was first falling in love with someone.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pluto x “Hood Baby”: Lil Gotit and Future Share “What It Was” Video Wielding an offbeat and infectious melodic style, Atlanta’s Lil Gotit is quickly earning the approval of his city’s trap elite. Joining up with Future, Gotit shares the video for “What It Was.” With production from D. Hill, who…
Released this May, Death Valley is singer-songwriter David Haerle’s second album following his 2018 debut Garden of Edendale. Death Valley’s marriage of guitar-driven rock to a shimmering California sound calls out to the best of classic American and British rock. Think Laurel Canyon meets Peter Frampton. The songs track one man’s search for a renewal…
A soulful, elegantly crafted “Work With Whatcha Got” shows off the Bobby Deitch Band’s impressive, undeniable chops. Going for a truly impressive, all-encompassing sound there is something outright joyous about the way the tracks all come together to create a vast tapestry. Tremendous color pours out of every piece from the taut guitar riffs to…