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Penny and Sparrow Release New Single “Stockholm”

Today, the critically-acclaimed duo Penny and Sparrow released “Stockholm,” the third song to be released from their forthcoming album Finch out August 2 via Thirty Tigers. The album is now available for pre-order and includes instant downloads of “Stockholm,” “Eloise” and “Don’t Wanna Be Without Ya.” “‘Stockholm’ is a coming-of-age story about the brain,” explains…

Chance McCoy of Old Crow Medicine Show Reveals Solo Debut Album Will Release on 9/20

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Chance McCoy announced today his solo debut album Wander Wide will release on September 20th. Best known as a member of the Grammy-winning Americana powerhouse Old Crow Medicine Show, McCoy reveals a remarkable depth and versatility far beyond anything we’ve heard from him yet. This morning he released his newest song/title track “Wander…

London Artist PRVNA Releases R&B/Soul Feel Good Single ‘Fever’

A poignant artist rising through the ranks with her formidable prowess, South London R&B/Soul artist PRVNA releases a highly addictive feel good single ‘Fever’. Glossy, innovative and empowering, ‘Fever’ is filled with infectious grooves and undeniably stunning hooks. The single was written when PRVNA fondly remembered the days of dating dangerous boys, knowing they were…

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SASHA SLOAN RELEASES NEW TRACK “DANCING WITH YOUR GHOST” – WILL BE FEATURED IN SUNDAY’S EPISODE OF HBO’S EUPHORIA Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Sasha Sloan releases new track “Dancing With Your Ghost.” “Dancing With Your Ghost” will be featured in Sunday’s episode of HBO’s Euphoria and is available now at all digital retail providers via RCA…

Arthur Jae Presents ‘God Will Make It Better’ And Raises Hope

A silky-smooth style flow throughout Arthur Jae’s “God Will Make It Better”. Such a resonant approach works wonders as Arthur Jae brings together contemporary gospel, R&B, and a bit of pop into the proceedings. Full of a sunny optimism his lyricism lifts the listener up. Carefully selected word choice further adds to the overall power…

Matt The Fucking Rapper Puts It All Out On ‘Wake Up Do Better’

Matt The Fucking Rapper’s flow has a fantastical unhinged quality on “Wake Up Do Better”. His lyrics feel on point while they opt for a pitch perfect storytelling alongside a surprisingly wide amount of references that filter into the mix. From Drake disses to reflection on a life lived to the fullest, Matt The Fucking…

New Video By Gino McKoy “Sensy Girl”

Any artist looking to change the game knows you’ve got to have an eye for the big picture and maintain a constant lay of the land. Gino McKoy has made big moves within the music and movie industries, beginning with his first-ever original composition getting played at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He’s turned Goldove,…

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Norwegian 20 year old indie pop/r&b artist Lil Halima shares charming a capella video for “Who Do U Love” Lil Halima ́s enthusiasm for music has been a part of her since birth. When her father departed from Kenya to Bardu in the north of Norway in 1995, his bag was filled with everything from…

Truxton Mile “California In My Mind” On Youtube Now

Bakersfield, California: so much heritage, so much music, so many legends, so many honky-tonk ghosts. With the exception of Music City itself, it’s safe to say that no town in the USA means more to country fanatics. It was in Bakersfield that country music first collided with rock and roll – and the world is…

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Thai Rockers, DEFYING DECAY, tour the US and release album DEFYING DECAY is a band made up of musical misfits, an eclectic mix of cultures and classical training, a hybrid born of many influences crafted by a shared passion for music. The band has persevered to realize their vision. Born in the East and now…

The Jolly Pops New Single “I Want a Puppy”

“Hey mom and dad/I want a puppy,” The Jolly Pops announce from the outset of their single “I Want a Puppy.” Although this lyrical statement expresses a familiar child sentiment, it comes off closer to a demand than a request. Furthermore, this pet request is placed within a heavy metal musical landscape. The sonic has…

wifisfuneral Shares the Visually-Arresting “wya pt. 2”

Commanding a cult of followers attracted to his dark lyricism and inventive flows, 22-year-old rapper wifisfuneral occupies a unique position in hip-hop’s class of SoundCloud graduates. Following-up a fan favorite, wifisfuneral shares “wya pt. 2,” his latest video single. The sequel to “wya?,” a highlight from 2017’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf mixtape that eventually…

The Teledynes Release self-titled debut EP

The TeleDynes deliver a swinging, rockabilly sound with the colossal tidal wave of their self-titled effort. Done with the greatest level of care, they tap into Dick Dale’s incredible riffing style with a fast-paced rush through such a wide variety of genres ranging from classic rock to the blues to jazz. Over the course of…

T.J. Doyle releases new hypnotic single “Lullaby”

T.J. Doyle explores a mellowed-out long back on a life passed with “Lullaby”. With a low-key energy the song unfurls at its own gentle pace. Over the course of the track T.J. Doyle brings in acid fried country, an indie rock sensibility, with a psychedelic twang all into a vivid worldview. Full of life T.J.…

Esther Rose shares new single at ‘Sex And Magic’

“This song brings me back to a very specific moment; sitting at my writing desk in the morning, staring out the window, hung-over, moved-out, and out of love. I recently searched back in my voice memos to find the original demo, and to my surprise it was on Feb 11, 2018. That was two days…

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DETACH THE ISLANDS: “Culture Architects” Now Playing At Heavy Blog Is Heavy; The Burden To Become Fact Sees Release Next Week Heavy Blog Is Heavy is hosting the premiere of “Culture Architects,” the new single by Brooklyn, New York hardcore/powerviolence outfit DETACH THE ISLANDS, and their impending debut full-length, The Burden To Become Fact. The…

New Video Going Global “Forever” via Brianna Musco

Bruce Springsteen. Bon Jovi. Whitney Houston. Those are names of bands/recording artists that people immediately think of when they think of New Jersey. Brianna Musco is striving for that New Jersey recognition with this Friday’s upcoming release of her EP release “Forever”. https://www.instagram.com/briannamusco/ “Forever” was an absolute blast writing and recording. The boys and I…

Jae Mansa Doubles Up With”YUNG KINGS” and “Fate”

Hip-hop today is full of copycats: excessive bass, big 808 kicks, and bland songs without a message. However, in the underground, those willing to look for it will find real musical treasures. Jae Mansa – a two-man team consisting of Daron “Jae” Johnson and Brandon “B” Boone – is one of those pieces of gold…

The Violet Nines New Single “Cloud 9” from the EP Cloud 9

“Cloud 9” is a single taken from The Violet Nines’ EP, which is also titled Cloud 9. The group also recently covered “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” Simple Minds’ huge hit from that John Hughes teen dramady The Breakfast Club, which may tell you even more about the band than this particular song does. Know…

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Jacobs Run – New Single “Sleepwalking” Australian indie rock trio Jacobs Run, have enjoyed local and USA radio support for their singles “Hold On A Minute”, “Use”, “Better Days” and “So Beautiful”. Their music blends bold layers of guitar, strings and orchestration with captivating melodies along the lines of Oasis, The Verve, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics…

Blow_flyy New Single ‘Blood N’ Honey’ Out Now

This is a NEW single, song visual for 2019 “BLOOD N HONEY” written and Performed by Canadian artist #Blow_flyy @Blow_flyy social media: distribution & Streaming platform link: Stream: https://ffm.to/5jp0nzjscd Blow_flyy Official Website: https://www.musicglue.com/blow-flyy https://www.instagram.com/blow_flyy/

Robert Ranson New Single “Move On” and Upcoming Album

Robert Ranson’s new album, Still Dreaming, lives up to its title. Due for release on July 20 and some 20 years in the making, it has its origins in an aborted effort titled Chase Your Dreams. That effort was recorded two decades ago, but kept under wraps until he could remake the record in a…

San Francisco indie pop duo New Spell – ‘Where You Are’

“Music is really magical to me—it’s motivational and it’s a way to connect,” shares Leanne Kelly, primary songwriter of New Spell. “When I was thinking of band names, I wanted something that conveyed music as having this mysterious force.” Today, the San Francisco-based indie-pop duo announces the third installment of its Of Time EP series…

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Stephen Puth Releases Music Video For LOOK AWAY Today Via Arista Records Today, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Puth releases the official music video for his critically praised new single, “Look Away” via Arista Records. Penned by Stephen along with his brother and fellow musician, Charlie Puth, “Look Away” arrives as the third…

KAYTA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TY” TODAY

Soulful, Montreal-based singer-songwriter KAYTA releases her new single and video “TY” today. The Chilean and Slovakian songstress effortlessly blends hip-hop grit, R&B groove, and dreamy pop in an undeniable fashion. Throughout her music, KAYTA expresses her thoughts in an open and vulnerable way and “TY” is no different. Supporting the empowering themes of her previous…

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XAVIER RUDD Announces North American Headline Tour This summer, Australian musician and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd returns to North America for a headline tour that includes several festivals stops along the way – Reggae Rise Up on August 25, Dry Diggins on August 31, Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival on September 14 and San Diego’s…

How to Throw a Successful Summer Barbecue Bash

The hot summer days are here, and everyone is itching to fire up the barbecue. For bands looking to get greater exposure, this creates the perfect opportunity to draw a crowd with a summer bash. However, throwing a summer barbecue bash, especially one that will turn a profit, can take a great deal of planning…

Popular UK Slot Games

As a result of tight regulation that has, if anything, allowed online casino sites such as Starslots to prosper, the UK slot game industry is experiencing one hell of a boom. There are all manner of titles floating about these days, consumed by an ever-larger demographic of keen gamblers, ready to give it their all…

Stephen Puth Drops Music Video For “Look Away” Via Arista Records

Today, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Puth releases the official video for his critically praised new single, “Look Away” via Arista Records. Penned by Stephen along with his brother and fellow musician, Charlie Puth, “Look Away” arrives as the third single from Stephen, following “Sexual Vibe” and “Half Gone.” Directed by Jason Lester…

New Video By Pete Muller “Let You In”

Pete Muller smiles straight through the clip for “Let You In,” his latest single. It’s not a coy or enigmatic half-grin either; no, his happiness is apparent, even when he’s singing his heart out. Muller is the sort of performer with a smile in his voice – even when his thoughtful, skillfully-written songs get poignant,…

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Introducing Sub Dio (mem. of The Ghost, Wunder Years) It’s always a good day when you check your inbox and find new music from Brian Moss. Today, I’m happy to introduce Sub Dio, a band that consists of a lot of familiar faces from the Bay Area punk scene. Featuring former members of Great Apes,…

Pram Share New Self-Directed Video | ‘Across The Meridian’ Out Now

Having released their first album in 11 years – Across the Meridian – this past October, Pram have today followed it up with a self-directed video for album track “Shadow in Twilight”. The video premiered at this year’s Flatpack Film Festival and features choreography from the professional dance troop, Danzia, whose faceless human figures align…

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KORN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE NOTHING’ KORN has announced details of their widely anticipated new LP, THE NOTHING, which will be released September 13th on Roadrunner Records / Elektra (album art / track listing below). Today, the band has shared the album’s first single “You’ll Never Find Me,” which is available at all DSPs along…

New Video By JayQ The Legend “Body Talk”

Former US Marine coming to from New Orleans, JayQ seamlessly combines hip-hop and pop to make music that embraces the joys and pains of life. His authentic, raw style, combined with his deep, sensual vocals, commands and focuses your attention; the enigma, however, that is JayQ, draws you in deep, implores you to explore and…

Like Machines New Video For “Destitute”

When encountering the band Like Machines, it’s important to know that they like to ask the big questions. One question of theirs, which is shouted in the chorus of their new single “Destitute,” is “Where are we supposed to go?” Although the question seems ambiguous without context, in reality, it refers to the widespread feeling…

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@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 SLØTFACE SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘TELEPATHETIC’ Following last night’s sold out London show and the release of recent comeback single ‘Telepathetic’, Norway’s premiere punks Sløtface today share the new track’s surreal visuals. As part of a collaboration with local…