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@skopemag news for april 17, 2019 @ 11:15 am est

ShapeShiftingAliens release ‘Love is a Battlefield’ single with b-side ‘Second Rate’ Sweden’s ShapeShiftingAliens presents their new single ‘Love is a Battlefield’. While this track can be found on their debut ‘ShapeShiftingAliens’ LP, which is finally now available on CD via Stockholm-based label The Sublunar Society, it is being released as a single with the never-before-released…

Listen > PAN offshoot ENTOPIA shares track ‘Romi Sings’

Entopia is the latest offshoot series from PAN seeking to amplify and redefine our ideas of what a soundtrack can be. The series will survey critical works across the spectrum from musical composers on PAN and beyond, commissioned for the worlds of film, art, performance, installation works, theatre, dance and fashion. Written and directed by…

New Video By Nya “Love You To Death”

In the video for “Love You To Death,” it’s plain to see that NYA has it all – songs, soul, passion, and presence, as well as a dude locked up in an abandoned building. But we’ll get back to that. The bi-coastal singer/songwriter has already made waves with two stellar EPs, a pair of blink-and-you’ll-miss-em…

@skopemag news for april 17, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Earthists. Release New Music Video “No matter our imperfections, loving ourselves is what’s important. “The main theme of this song is loneliness. There is no need to be forced to love someone or to be loved by someone. Loneliness is just a social construct.” said vocalist, Yui Kawashima when asked about the song. We’re often…

Red Caviar for Presentation and Preparation

In the world of cavity, red caviar is basically a term that cites salon Caviar, although the color of salmon caviar contains deep red orange with a large light orange, which is on the type of salon. However, there are other cats that can be red, such as Tobacco (fish rod) or meson (capelin rope),…

Spy on Aly & AJ in their ‘Church’ video

Today, iconic sister duo Aly & AJ release the music video for “Church,” the lead single off their forthcoming EP Sanctuary, directed by Alex Ross Perry, director/writer/producer of Her Smell, the critically acclaimed film starring Elizabeth Moss. Perry is also credited for the sister’s vampiric “Take Me” video off their 2017 EP, Ten Years, that concluded a decade long gap in their discography. The “Church” music video is a chromatic neo-noir…

Samana announce ‘Ascension’ LP for FatCat Records + share new video

Fatcat Records are very pleased to announce details of the release of Ascension, the debut album by Samana, to be released May 30, 2019. Having announced their signing to Fatcat records last year with their debut release, Beneath The Ice, today the band have shared the beautifully shot video to “Harvest”, the latest track to…

@skopemag news for april 16, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Black Stone Cherry “My Last Breath” Video This video is incredibly special and personal for not only us, but to so many others around the world! The fact that so many people opened up their hearts and shared some of the most emotional and personal messages on camera is what makes this so touching, vulnerable,…

Brandon James Drops New Single “So Emotional”

Chicago’s very own “ Brandon James” is ready for success, and he wants you to know it. The r&b/soul singer is creating a strong buzz with the upcoming release of his single “So Emotional.” “So Emotional,” is scheduled for release on April 26th, 2019 and is the first single off the upcoming E.P scheduled for…

Top Tips to Keep Your Smartphone Secure

For many of us it’s hard to imagine life without our phones. Smartphones have no doubt made our lives more convenient. We can keep in touch with anyone, anywhere, have access to information and games whenever we like and can easily manage our day to day activities with their apps. However, their importance also makes…

Cherie Oakley: “Work It” by Eileen Shapiro

“Work It” is the newest song and video release from Country artist sensation Cherie Oakley….and “Work It” she does. The hard driving, vibrant track and video seeps into the very heart and soul of the multi-faceted life the everyday woman leads. Her voice is powerful like a raging tsunami, yet tantalizing and endowed with passion…

New Video By Madison Violet “Tell Me”

Madison Violet share the stunning new video for their single “Tell Me” – shot in Joshua Tree and directed by Jillian Martin, who was recently featured in Adweek’s 2018 Creative 100 as an emerging director to watch. In 1999, Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac met in Toronto. They instantly formed a band and became a…

@skopemag news for april 16, 2019 @ 11:30 am est

Debut EP from IV League ‘When You Lose Me’ + new single ‘Cola Tooth World’ out now Melbourne indie-darlings IV League released their debut EP ‘When You Lose Me’ by surprise on Friday to the open arms of indie-music lovers globally. They’ve delivered a string of perfect indie pop singles – most recently ‘Lose Me’…

Peter Perrett Unveils Second Song From New Album ‘Humanworld’

Last month, Peter Perrett – former frontman of The Only Ones – announced he will release Humanworld, his second album since signing to Domino, on June 7th. Today, Perrett is pleased to unveil a second track from the album, “Once Is Enough,” alongside its video directed by Douglas Hart and Steve Gullick. On Humanworld, there…

@skopemag news for april 16, 2019 @ 9 am est

Listen to MC Lars & Mega Ran’s Latest Literary Bop “Sleepy Hollow” Always pushing boundaries, nerdcore rappers MC LARS & MEGA RAN (whose collective collaboration list includes songs with “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, KRS-ONE, MIKE EAGLE and KOOL KEITH, amongst others) tell the story of WASHINGTON IRVING’S classic Legend of Sleepy Hollow on “Sleepy Hollow,” the…

Where In The United States Does Wild Ginseng Root Grow?

Before getting started with the topic of today, let’s put some light on Ginseng, what it is and how is it beneficial for the human body. You see, everyday we come across several different herbs and plants that are a cure to some particular diseases but when we talk about Ginseng, know that we are…

@skopemag news for April 15, 2019 @ 6 pm est

Rock Legends KING’S X Enter the Studio to Record First New Album in Over a Decade Rock legends KING’S X are thrilled to announce that they are entering the studio to record their highly-anticipated new album – the first to be released in over a decade – scheduled to drop this year via Australia’s leading…

Kingdom of Birds drop EP

Surrealism has been finding its way into pop music on a more consistent basis since 2015, and we find its fingerprints all over Kingdom of Birds’ Glitz extended play without having to look very hard. Cornerstones of the band’s latest release include the single “Goodbye” (and its spacy music video), the grinding post-punk track “Dotted…

New Video From Luh Kel “Wrong”

“Wrong” is the first single from Luh Kel’s forthcoming debut EP (Cinematic Music Group). Written by Luh Kel and produced by Jonny Shipes, 11vn and BubbahGotBeats, “Wrong” is an unabashed sing-along anthem that stomps and chimes its way to the catchiest of choruses: “Girl my mood changed when you walked thru the door before you…

@skopemag news for April 15, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

DIE-REK drops “Lift Me Up 1 Time” single From the physical to the spiritual to the digital, we are living in some competitive times. We’ve gone from trying to establish points of commonality to setting up barriers of difference. When was the last time you stopped, put self to the side and reached out to…

Joe Kaplow New ‘Time Spent In Between LP’

Singer/songwriter Joe Kaplow lives in a four-acre mansion in the hills of Santa Cruz. Of course, he shares the space with a group of hippies, some rats, and some very dilapidated floors and walls… but it does have a swimming pool. For Kaplow, becoming a full-time musician – and adopting the lifestyle that often accompanies…

Hard core punk rock band, Come Out Fighting, releases new EP

Hardcore punk five-piece from Detroit containing ex-members of Tommy Gunn and current members of The Purps, Aggro Or Die and Saint Ridley. Influenced by 7 Seconds, AFI, Bad Religion, Minor Threat, Comeback Kid, Rise Against, and Sick of it All. Come Out Fighting embody the hardcore punk rock ethos with their intense riotous work. Speed…

@skopemag news for April 15, 2019 @ 7 am est

NYC Rockers ZR. KINGDrop a “Collision of Raucous Swagger” via Substream Magazine Zr. King have left a big impression on the local scene, receiving support on BBox Radio, Radio Free Brooklyn, and playing at acclaimed venues in the Northeast. They will be celebrating the release on May 16, 2019 at Arlene’s Grocery. KEZAR RELEASES “FEELINGS”…

New Video From Earthquake Lights “So Far No Luck”

New York-based indie rockers Earthquake Lights take listeners on an introspective journey with their new single “So Far No Luck”. The band members met in the music department at Hofstra University and developed their sound playing local gigs in and around New York City. As evident in their songs, their literacy extends far into the…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 14, 2019 @ 11 am est

MEG MAC lets go of people who take without giving in new song, “I’m Not Coming Back”     Meg Mac is thrilled to unveil her new single, ‘I’m Not Coming Back’. Using beautiful harmonies interwoven with an anthemic drum beat, the song explores the idea of letting go of someone who is only around when…

DEMOLA “LIGHT UP” F/ WANDE COAL NEW VIDEO

Seconds into “Light Up,” the latest irresistible jam by the Nigerian artist Demola, an instrument not usually associated with Afrobeat enters the mix: a classically-inspired violin. The rhythm track is a sun-baked, buoyant bounce, and the violin part is a cool forest breeze. They shouldn’t work perfectly together, but somehow, they do. That’s exactly the…

CAR ASTOR Releases 90s Stylized “Don’t Stop, Don’t Speak” Music Video

New York-based electropop powerhouse CAR ASTOR has released the new music video for her single “Don’t Stop, Don’t Speak,” which is available now on YouTube. The self-directed video contains classic 90’s music visual tropes such as fisheye lenses, loose narratives, and dynamic performance footage, frequently seen in videos by Garbage, Placebo and Foo Fighters among…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 13, 2019 @ 5 pm est

The Leisure Society release new double-album ‘Arrivals & Departures’ Today, 12 April 2019, The Leisure Society release their stunning new double-album Arrivals & Departures via their own new imprint, Ego Drain Records. The new double-album has two quite distinct sides – loss and anger. “In our minds, it’s clearly a double album” the band explained.…

FINDING SEPTEMBER RELEASE THEIR DEBUT EP ‘HISTORY’

Finding September hold nothing back with the fiery passion of “History”. Done with the utmost of style, Finding September incorporates elements of punk, alt rock, and pop into a coherent cohesive whole. By far the true driver of the sound comes from the powerful vocals which possess a commanding presence. Reminiscent of similar pop punk…

New Video By ARITA “Name Brand”

An infectious beat makes it impossible not to move and an empowering message of confidence, self-love, style and trend setting attraction evokes a feeling that nothing is impossible! Inspired by the burning desire to encourage self-love and the idea that we are all worthy, ARITA encourages her worldwiders to proudly say: ‘CALL ME A NAME…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 13, 2019 @ noon est

Precyce Politix, DRUGS Beats – “Calamari / Pagers” [Video] PSA: This video-single isn’t actually about the popular seafood dish Calamari but it is a lyrical exhibition loaded with effortless wordplay and relevant content. It’s been a number of months since the collaborative project “DRUG-POLITIX” was released by Brooklyn [via NC] emcee Precyce Politix and Grammy…

OVERLAPS REVEALS VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW SINGLE – “IS THIS REALLY LOVE?”

Female-fronted alternative metal quartet Overlaps is back with a brand new live video for “Is This Really Love?” – the latest, fourth single (after “On Monday”, “Dreams For Sale” and “Hang On You”) of the group’s recently released, self-titled full-length debut album. Rolling along with lush production, slick beats and showcasing the band’s electronically conscious…

Mr MooQ New Single “Complicated”

The song “Complicated” is built upon a – surprise, surprise – relatively simple arrangement. Even singing about complications can get, well, complicated. The song begins with a funky, keyboard groove. Quickly, jazzy saxophone and tinkly piano come in. The first verse complains about people’s busy lives. This couple just wants to plan a simple dinner…

C’Marie “Be Nice” New Video

Who is C’Marie? Born in Illinois and raised in California, Carly Marie Masten is an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. She began developing her dance skills at the age of 2, winning multiple national championships and dance scholarships from major dance conventions. She’s worked with choreographers like Dave Scott – for whom she danced in…

Can Vaping Help with Anxiety

Aside from being a popular pastime, vaping – the practice of using an e-cigarette – can be a great way to reduce stress on many levels. In this post, we’ll explain how vaping can help with anxiety issues, even if you’re not just quitting smoking. Even if you’re trying to quit smoking, we’ll explain the…

The Hugs Release “Mile High Lady”

Black and white drumming adorns a full-color bassline as we wander through the first couple of bars in “Mile High Lady,” the new single from The Hugs, and it’s soon met with a funky little guitar part as well. The percussion is a little robotic, but it’s creating a strong framework that will be filled…