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“SOUND & FURY” – AN ALBUM AND FILM BY STURGILL SIMPSON

GRAMMY Award winner Sturgill Simpson has announced early details for “SOUND & FURY,” the title of both his much-anticipated, new album arriving this fall via Elektra Records AND the original Japanese anime film he created with some of the biggest names in its genre simultaneously being released by Netflix. The first trailer for “SOUND &…

#Weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 21, 2019 @ 8 am est

@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 “I WANNA DANCE,” JONAS BLUE’S INFECTIOUS NEW CLUB TRACK, IS OUT TODAY “The ‘I Wanna Dance’ hook actually came to me when I was in bed and just in that lucid moment between consciousness and sleep…,” says Jonas. “I jumped…

CHARLOTTE LAWRENCE ASKS “WHY DO YOU LOVE ME” ON NEW SINGLE

Atlantic Records and Gold Tooth Records have announced the eagerly awaited label debut single from acclaimed pop singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence. “Why Do You Love Me” is available now via all digital music retailers and streaming services; the track is joined by a striking new companion video, directed by photographer/filmmaker Alasdair McLellan (The xx, Miu Miu)…

Jonny Craig releases new single “Block out the Noise”

Prolific vocalist, Jonny Craig has returned with the first single from his upcoming solo album. Give it a listen here. The single is also available across all streaming services today. The track comes from Jonnys upcoming album, due out later this year, with a new music video premiering today here. Jonny Craig shares, “I’ve always…

#Weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 20, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

SASHA SLOAN RELEASES NEW TRACK “at least i look cool” Last month Sasha, who just finished a run of tour dates supporting LANY, released “Thoughts” along with a music video. The track, of which Idolator said, “it’s one of the week’s best new songs and deserves your full attention” also made the coveted New York…

GRACE LIGHTMAN RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ‘SILVER EATER’ OUT NOW

Grace has been working towards her debut solo record for the past few years and her vision is finally realised in the form of ‘Silver Eater’. The album’s name came to fruition after Lightman’s obsession with the sad, almost sci-fi tinged tale of Paul Karason, the American man whose skin turned permanently blue after using…

#Weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 20, 2019 @ 8 am est

Abby Stephens New Video, “Dreamer” Premiered by GuitarGirlMag.com Today Abby Stephens new video for her second single, “Dreamer”, launched today with a video premiere courtesy of GuitarGirlMag.com. The video was produced and directed by Keegan Thomas at OMNI Sound recording studios and All Access Coach Leasing in Nashville, Tennessee. The Heartland Network and The Country…

The Parlotones New Video “Antidote” via Ok!Good Records

The Parlotones release their latest single “Antidote” from the current studio album China and drop with it a brilliant cinematic Siren inspired music video. Written by Parlotones member Rob Davidson, “Antidote” plays with a dark theme while wrapped in an upbeat 80’s inspired feel. Davidson delves into the writing and production of the song, adding:…

Bridal Party returns with new Single ‘Nectarine’

Lush vocals and a natural cadence to vocalist Suzannah Raudaschl of the band Bridal Party adds wonderful depth to the stirring song “Nectarine” from the forthcoming album Too Much. The band, also comprised of Joseph Leroux (guitar), Lee Gauthier (bass), Adrian Heim (drums) and Jordan Clairmont (keyboards), has a slight affinity for a somber mood…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 19, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

KANO ANNOUNCES 6TH STUDIO ALBUM HOODIES ALL SUMMER Today, Kano announces his much-anticipated return with his 6th studio album HOODIES ALL SUMMER set for release August 30th via Parlophone/Atlantic Records. The announcement is accompanied by two new tracks from the album – “Trouble” and “Class Of Deja” (feat. D Double E and Ghetts) – as…

Pansexual artist Madison Malone Single Entitled ‘Quiet Down’

Madison has performed at some of the world’s largest music festivals including SXSW and SUMMERFEST, where she was voted ‘Favorite Emerging Artist’. ‘Quiet Down’ was produced by Justin Glasco (Ron Pope, Christina Perri, The Lone Bellow), mixed by Bryan Cook (U2, OneRepublic, Radiohead) and mastered by Grammy-award winning, Hans DeKline (Diplo, Pixies). Madison Malone is…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 19, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

BAZZI IS BACK WITH SUN KISSED TRACK “I.F.L.Y.” Coming off “Focus” featuring 21 Savage, released last month, Bazzi returns today with new track, “I.F.L.Y.” Over a breezy acoustic beat he croons, “Tan lines and some memories, guess summer got the best of me” and clears up any confusion by adding, “I guess what I’m saying…

Billie Gale – ‘The Rules’ single

Atmospheric dream-pop quartet Billie Gale is a musical monument to songwriter Beth Garber’s late mother. Billie Gale—the woman—was a classic feminist, a combination of soft and strong, and the band that bears her name shares this intense duality. The band’s enveloping shoegaze textures blanket singer, and primary songwriter, Beth’s boldly vulnerable lyrical outcries. “Billie Gale…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 19, 2019 @ noon est

WORMED Issue Full Stream of New Sci-Fi EP, ‘Metaportal,’ via Invisible Oranges! Spanish technical death metal masters WORMED are now streaming their upcoming EP, ‘Metaportal,’ in full. The EP is set for worldwide release tomorrow, July 19. The new sci-fi offering from the band can be heard via Invisible Oranges – California Based Lifestyle &…

New Video By Sean2 Miles – “Eienstin Urkle” feat Gshytt

Sean2 Miles project Heartaches & Turn ups is everything that the title implies. The extremely talented kid out of Farmhaven, Mississippi shows off his versatility as an artist on this well-rounded effort. This early in his career Sean has already worked with legends like Juicy J and Snoop Dogg as an engineer and producer, has…

The Jorgensens Single “Storyville”

The Jorgensens’ “Storyville” is a lovely, soulful song about The Big Easy. It’s a song that, justly, sounds like the region it describes. The Jorgensens ae a singing couple comprised of Brianna and Kurt. Kurt takes the lead on this one. He sings it with plenty of R&B power. Its arrangement includes organ, piano, a…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 19, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

The Goa Express release vital new single ‘The Day’ The Goa Express release their urgent new single ‘The Day’ on Friday the 5th of July. Recorded at Champ Zone with Nathan Saoudi (Fat White Family), it rattles with an unstoppable new wave rhythm, shudders with abrasive guitars and with vocals that sneer with the spirit…

HIRIE Pushes Boundaries with New Album ‘Dreamer’ (Out 9/13)

Eclectic tropical-pop band HIRIE, plans to take listeners on their most collaborative and emotionally vigorous journey yet with the release of their third album Dreamer (Megaforce Records; release date September 13, 2019). “This album is about raw honesty. I feel like I was braver with exploring my emotional state and how that swings back and…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 19, 2019 @ 9:15 am est

WILDER WOODS UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “SUPPLY & DEMAND” Enigmatic singer/songwriter Wilder Woods – a.k.a. GRAMMY® Award–nominated NEEDTOBREATHE frontman and co–founder Bear Rinehart – has unveiled a playful new companion video for “Supply & Demand,” featured on his upcoming self–titled debut album, WILDER WOODS. “Supply & Demand” is streaming now at YouTube HERE following its…

Strangely Alright New Single / Video ‘Reigning Nonsense’

You don’t have to watch the news for too long before you start to say to yourself, ‘It’s raining nonsense!” The band Strangely Alright uses the word ‘reigning,’ rather than ‘raining,’ but the point is still the same. The group is from the Seattle, WA area, but their influences mostly come from across the pond.…

Alice Gray Creates An Ethereal Dreamscape In New Video “Hell With You”

Rising indie-pop artist Alice Gray is delivering the official music video for her latest single “Hell With You.” Shot on 16mm film, director Devin Glass and cinematographer Carter Ross help to create the whimsical dreamscape that Alice aptly calls “Turbo Kid meets Phantom Thread.” “I’ve been wanting to do a full narrative that incorporates styles…

@skopemag news for july 18, 2019 @ 1 pm est

THE BAND PERRY ANNOUNCE FALL 2019 “THE GOOD LIFE” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Today, Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling sibling trio THE BAND PERRY announce their upcoming Fall 2019 “The Good Life” North American tour. The 20+ date North American tour will kick off on October 12 in Charlotte, NC and will hit cities such as…

@skopemag news for july 18, 2019 @ noon est

@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 VOX SHARES “I AM NOT A GOD,” SIGNS TO ARTS & CRAFTS LA-based singer-songwriter-producer vōx (pronounced “wokes,” the Latin word for “voice”) has just shared her haunting new single “I Am Not A God” in conjunction with the announcement that…

New Video By CORE “Killing Me”

Texas based rock band CORE releases new visual for “Killing Me” & stars Tom Sizemore in his 1st ever music video performance. CORE is an active rock band based in Austin, Texas whose music contains proud elements of harder active rock, modern post-grunge, and killer alt-rock with classic rock overtones from legendary influences. The new…

Top Tips on How to Become a Music Blogger

Everyone is passionate about something. Have you ever heard the expression “write about what you know”? Well this is actually a very good piece of advice. If you’re passionate about something, chances are you’ll have a fair amount of knowledge on it, and will always be willing to learn more about the said subject. For…

London based Intaya Entitled ‘Guaguancó’

Intaya is comprised of Venezuelan born Pao Pestana and London’s Dom Martin. The two London-based musicians and producers conspired to create their own unique and potent amalgamation of cross-cultural music. Intaya’s sound is a commute to an electric Latin Caribbean Island in a London Tube train. Pestana and Martin combine their shared passion for hip-hop…

@skopemag news for july 18, 2019 @ 10 am est

New > Dinamarca shares “Jevi” ft. Ms Nina & La Favi > “Sol De Mi Vida” Vocalized EP out 26th July In summer 2018, STAYCORE founder Dinamarca released the “Sol De Mi Vida” EP for London’s Rinse FM. “Sol De Mi Vida” translates to “light of my life” and it was a collection of 7…

WATCH: Chronixx | New Video “Jah Is There” (Shot In Uganda)

Chronixx reveals a visual for “Jah Is There,” directed by Ivor McCray V, which incorporates footage from his recent visit to Uganda and his performance at the capital city Kampala’s Pulse Jam Fest on June 29, 2019. “Jah Is There” is the brand new single from the deluxe edition of Chronixx’s seminal project Dread &…

4 Stage Design Ideas for Industrial and Heavy Metal Concerts

A heavy metal show needs to look as great as it sounds. Start with your foundations to build a stage that will wow your audience.  Explore innovative stage design ideas for industrial and heavy metal concerts, emphasizing the dramatic and the visually striking to captivate audiences. From custom backdrops to dramatic blocks and custom set…

@skopemag news for july 17, 2019 @ 5:15 pm est

New album from synth-wave artist Missing Words. Entitled ‘Moment to Moment’ Missing Words has created a nine track album featuring a sea of pulsating synth melodies, lush guitar tones and hard hitting percussion. Entitled Moment To Moment, lead singer James Meays sings about overcoming struggles, lost love and addiction, as well as changing for a…

@skopemag news for july 17, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est

Neon Indian announces tour across North America this fall Today Neon Indian announces the Invasion Musical Total North American tour, which will launch in October. This is in addition to ¡Eso Es!, a series of Texas shows in Aug / Sept along with Empress Of, La Goony Chonga, Bidi Bidi Banda, Luna Luna and DJs…

Fetty Wap + Monty are back with video for “Birthday”

Chart-topping rapper Fetty Wap returns with the J.R. Saint directed music video for his latest track, “Birthday,” featuring long-time collaborator Monty, premiering on MTVU and MTV Live. The New Jersey native first made his mark with diamond certified and debut single, “Trap Queen,” and was quickly catapulted to the top of the charts, earning him…

@skopemag news for july 17, 2019 @ 1 pm est

New single from UK’s garage rock band Colour of the Jungle. Entitled ‘Steel Tray’ Colour of the Jungle are a five-piece rock band, whose captivating songwriting and raucous energy has been resonating with audiences from Munich to the South coast of England. Their catchy-but-emotional, approachable-yet-raw sound is built upon sexy bass-driven rhythms and edgy instrumentation,…

@skopemag news for july 17, 2019 @ noon est

WHY? (Yoni Wolf – Anticon Records, cLOUDDEAD) share fourth movement from new visual album ‘AOKOHIO’ Speaking about the new movement, Yoni says, “The surgeon nervously goes on, he never claimed to be God.” follows a character who is tested under the pressures of being in demand as a spiritual healer of sorts up against their…

SKYLARK & THE SCORPION – Announce Cinematic Album: ‘Weather The Storm’ // Watch Two Videos Now

Set for release on Skinny Dog Records on 4th October 2019, Weather The Storm is both a record of majestic folk beauty and a breathtaking cinematic experience from the recording/writing partnership of Nick J Webb (The Lea Shores / Nadine Shah) and vocalist Petra Jean Phillipson (David Holmes/Martina Topley Bird/Marianne Faithful). To commemorate the album’s…