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Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 13, 2019 @ 7 am est

Archie Faulks releases beautiful new single ‘Wonderful’ The new single ‘Wonderful’ is a beautifully melancholic love song, displaying Archie’s alluring vocals and guitar alongside a stunning string section. Ellie Goulding Releases Her New Single ‘Sixteen’ Out Now The new single, co-written by Ellie Goulding, Raye and FRED (George Ezra, Clean Bandit), is a slice of…

Tough On Fridays New Single “Summer”

This is now the third review I’ve done for this talented duo from Georgetown, TX and I know Tough On Fridays won’t let me down because they have yet to disappoint me.  The latest single, “Summer”, is perfect timing with plants & flowers blooming and that sweet, summertime breeze right around the corner!  Tough On…

T’Melle “Loving You” Video

T’Melle’s talents started to take form when she was discovered and placed in a local talented group that caught the eye of Lisa Lopez (member of TLC,). During this time, Lisa and other industry notables started to coin T’Melle as the “standout member of the group”. This time in T’Melle’s life was both a blessing…

Niyanta Single ‘Habit’

Niyanta was born in Katmandu, Nepal and raised in G’boro, NC. Her music is a reflection of who she is — Eastern Desi beats meet Western trap hip-hop. https://www.instagram.com/niyanta_a/ About the song: Produced by Andrew Lane, “Habit” is an infectious mix of trap hip-hop with the infusion of Indian melodic scales protruding in an out…

@skopemag news for April 12, 2019 @ noon est

TOMMY ASHBY releases ‘Someone New’ from forthcoming Golden Arrow EP Today Scottish singer-songwriter and doctor in ‘the perception of sound’ Tommy Ashby, releases ‘Someone New’ (REL 12.04.19) the third single from his forthcoming ‘Golden Arrow’ EP set for release April 2019 via Wow and Flutter Records. George Winston Releases New Track “The Times Of Harvey…

New Video By Jane N’ The Jungle “Little Blue”

Ever since 2013, Phoenix alternative rock band Jane N’ The Jungle have been paving their own path. Lead singer Jordan White and her bandmates, Brian Dellis and Bryan Dague, have created a unique sound that blends 90s rock like No Doubt and The Cranberries with modern favorites like Paramore, Dorothy, and Florence + The Machine.…

Sarantos New Single/Video “Bankruptcy”

Sarantos explores a painful personal subject with tremendous grace on the sunny “Bankruptcy”. Over the course of the piece Sarantos utilizes an arrangement that at times feels nearly tropical. By opting for such a gentle take the whole of the track goes for something graceful. His inviting voice offers reassurance that indeed no one is…

Project Grand Slam’s new LP ‘PGS 7’

Blistering blues guitar welcomes us into Project Grand Slam’s new LP PGS 7 on a high note, only to break away in a flurry of jazz jamming in “Yeah Yeah,” the album’s opening track. Ziarra Washington doesn’t waste a second in seducing us with her vocal charms, and sax man Mario Castro peppers her harmonies…

The Magnetic South dispenses a unique blend of instrumental psychedelia ‘Sea Level’

The Magnetic South dispenses a unique blend of instrumental psychedelia and neo-progressive enigmas influenced by postmodernity in their exciting debut album, Sea Level, and the seven songs that it brings to the table. In the title track, “My Sun,” “Sunrise and Gravity” and the mountain-moving “Porcelain Branches,” the band pushes the sonic envelope as far…

Stars in Toledo’s Eponymous Debut Album

Strands of feedback and acrylic white noise come slipping through the cracks of silence like transmissions from outer space as we descend upon “Take It to the Breakdown,” the opening track of Stars in Toledo’s eponymous debut album, which was first released last April. A funky guitar riff finds its way into the fold and…

@skopemag news for April 12, 2019 @ 9 am est

19 year old Ebhoni shares new song & video for “Drama” The 19-year-old blew up doing Keyshia Cole and Beyonce covers on YouTube at the age of 10, has since amassed millions of plays and critical acclaim. She’s been featured on Pitchfork, FADER, and Complex. Check out the video for “Drama” below. More coming from…

New Release from JESSICA MAUBOY “‘SUNDAY’” On Sony Music Australia

The brand new single from ARIA Award winning Jessica Mauboy, ‘Sunday’, is set for release today, Friday April 12th through Sony Music Entertainment. ‘Sunday’. ‘Sunday’ was co- written with The Orphanage (Demi Lovato, Bebe Rexha, Alessia Cara). It is the first song Jessica has written for her upcoming fourth studio album and one of Mauboy’s…

@skopemag news for April 11, 2019 @ 12:15 pm est

Jackson Carroll impresses with stormy debut single, ‘Holy Hell’ Sydney songwriter Jackson Carroll opens up and bares all with debut single ‘Holy Hell’ – a perfect piece of indie music that introduces the listener to a young songwriter exploring an unapologetically emotional musical terrain. Melodically rich and compelling, ‘Holy Hell’ is uncompromising in its crafting…

New Jack Bruno “iLoveJustinBieber”

Don’t let the title of this track fool you – that mainstream bubblegum pretty boy’s got nothing on Jack Bruno. Any pop puppy wanna-Biebs can land girl, but in his latest video for “ILoveJustinBieber,” multi-talented Jack Bruno receives the undivided attention of women – sexy, grown women who spend one sun-drenched afternoon competing for his…

@skopemag news for April 11, 2019 @ 9 am est

Toro Y Moi collaborator Instupendo announces ‘Boys & Girls’ EP Instupendo, aka Aidan Peterson, floats into earshot with original euphorically melancholy songs that listeners say they turn to when they feel, or want to feel, a particular way. Having steadily attracted fans since he was a preteen via Soundcloud, his music is emotional, therapeutic, and…

Christa Deánā New Single ‘Shine’

Christa Deánā’s “Shine” begins gently, like a CeCe Winans gospel track. Deánā is also a Christian singer, but her songs also incorporate a lot of modern production touches. What follows is an inspiring song, which also sounds contemporary and relevant. “Shine” revs up with a call-and-response build, before incorporating a choir-like vocal chorus. These elements…

The best brand values that social media can help you display

Did you know that you can use your social media activity to display favorable brand values that could increase your standing with your followers? It could be a great platform to exercise values such as integrity and strategic thinking, which could express your commitment to providing high quality and consumer-based products and services. But why…

@skopemag news for April 11, 2019 @ 8 am est

Charly Bliss release new video for “Hard To Believe” Following a series of packed shows at this year’s SXSW, NYC’s Charly Bliss (Eva Hendricks, Sam Hendricks, Spencer Fox and Dan Shure) today share a video for the anthemic “Hard To Believe”, the third single and an undoubted highlight from their anticipated new album, Young Enough.…

Anderson .Paak “Make It Better” ft. Smokey Robinson – Video

Anderson .Paak just dropped the next single “Make It Better” from his forthcoming album Ventura. Premiered today as Zane Lowe’s Beats World Record, the soul track features Motown legend Smokey Robinson and is accompanied with a new video directed by GRAMMY-nominated director Andy Hines. The album, out April 12th via Aftermath Entertainment, exclusively distributed by…

@skopemag news for April 10, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

GosT RELEASES DIGITAL SINGLE “THE CALL OF THE FAITHFUL” FROM SKULL 2019 Last year Century Media Records welcomed the mysterious producer known as GosT to their roster. GosT embodies the character of Baalberith on his propulsive synthwave solo project, channeling his fascination with the occult, John Carpenter and 80s slasher flicks. As a teenager he…

New Shellz Video “SLIDE”

Right off the bat, in a font reminiscent of posters for feature films, she lets you know: the music, writing, story, and casting for the “Slide” video was all done by Shellz. Those familiar with the Boston-born Haitian-American singer, rapper, and songwriter won’t be surprised. Shellz has never had any difficulty taking charge. Self-assertion is…

7 good reasons not to give your child a Smartphone

Smartphones are ubiquitous, and for that reason, children want one. After all, if they see you using one, it must be good, right? In fact, they see everyone using smartphones, so it’s only natural that youngsters will be attracted to the idea of having a phone themselves. And then of course there is the limited…

Woven Green New Single “Breaking Free”

Woven Green is the name Jim and Ashley Cash have given their musical partnership. This pairing goes much deeper than just music, however. The couple met at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, where they were both working toward degrees in Cultural Anthropology. They eventually started their own private music instruction business. Additionally, they spend…

Casey Ahern New ‘He Was Summer (EP)’

URL: https://www.caseyahern.com/ California country is given the celebration it deserves in Casey Ahern’s brand new EP He Was Summer, which was released last year to critical acclaim and has already got audiences demanding more from the fledging singer/songwriter. Casey Ahern’s devotion to the Golden State sound is realized in full color on He Was Summer, arriving to…

@skopemag news for april 10, 2019 @ 9 am est

BOOGIE DROPS VIDEO FOR SKYDIVE FROM EVERYTHINGS FOR SALE THEORIES: Revolver Premieres Vessel Full-Length From Seattle Death Grind Unit This Friday, Seattle death grinders THEORIES – featuring within its ranks members of Samothrace, Black Breath, Skarp, Book Of Black Earth, and more – will unleash their anticipated new full-length, Vessel. Recorded and mixed by Andy…

Jeffrey Halford & the Healers are back with ‘West Towards South’

They wowed us with such sizzlers as Railbirds, Broken Chord and Lo Fi Dreams, and now in their latest record West Towards South, Jeffrey Halford & the Healers are back and banging out their best music in years. A concept album by design, West Towards South features a litany of majestic melodies in ten tracks that pack a mighty punch when played…

New Video By Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y “Get Loose”

Although it took nearly 4 years to see the light of day, Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y’s highly anticipated joint project, 2009, was finally released! The follow up to How Fly contains 14 tracks in total and features guest appearances from Ty Dolla $ign & Problem, the latest of which who appears on the song “Getting…

@skopemag news for april 9, 2019 @ 1 pm est

Estonian Industrial Rock Band EVESTUS Releases Video For Their TEARS FOR FEARS Cover, “MAD WORLD.” Estonian industrial rock band EVESTUS is proud to announce the video release of their TEARS FOR FEARS cover, “MAD WORLD.” Additional guitars were recorded by Matthew Setzer (Skinny Puppy, London After Midnight, Kanga etc). VOWWS announce European tour! Fresh off…

@skopemag news for april 8, 2019 @ 5:30 pm est

The Chainsmokers and Winona Oak share Vevo official live performance Vevo, The Chainsmokers and Winona Oak announce the release of their Official Live Performance of “Hope”. Vevo live performances is a very special series that connect artists to their audiences at scale. Through close collaboration with the artist, Vevo creates visuals to give fans a…

New Video By Money Rod “Respect”

Floridian rapper Money Rod (Rodney McClain) became involved with music as a youngster in the church choir but the lure of N. Miami Street life eventually pulled him towards rhyming. Beside childhood friend Young Trell, Money Rod formed Auder Limits in 2007. Money Rod went on to work with Lu Diaz a.k.a. the Diaz brothers…

@skopemag news for april 8, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

Santa Cruz return with new song ‘Changing Of Seasons’ One of hard rock’s most exciting young acts, SANTA CRUZ, has returned with a new single, “Changing Of Seasons.” The song – which was co-written and produced by Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch) – is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple…

Bongo Boy Records Release ‘Emidio’s Rock Den Vol. 2 by Various Artists’

Raw real riffs rush through Kidd Comet’s colossal “(She’s My) Serpentine”. The careening quality of the piece works wonders as does the defiant attitude. Deep in the center of it all are those commanding vocals that rise above the din. A feral spirit defines Howzat’s “Tell Me”. Swinging chaotically, Howzat messes with listener expectations featuring…

New Video By GREG ANTISTA AND THE LONELY STREETS “GOODNIGHT RAMONA”

There are punk scenes all over the world – vital, colorful, wonderfully abrasive subcultures keeping the flame of independent music burning. But we hope it’s not too controversial to suggest that no punk rock scene is any deeper, any wider, any smarter, or any more passionate than the one that’s flourished in Southern California for…

@skopemag news for april 8, 2019 @ 9:15 am est

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE “54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™” Winners have been announced for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, which aired LIVE earlier this evening, hosted by iconic entertainer and 16-time ACM Award® winner, Reba McEntire, on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The…

How to Differentiate Between a Fake and Genuine Luxury Watch

There is no replacement for quality. However, quality comes with a price tag that not many are able to afford. This inability to afford led to the industry emergence of counterfeit products. From textiles to makeup products, everything is being replicated and sold. Thus, it comes as no surprise that even the high-end and luxury…

New Video By YOUNJOSH “Joy”

Raised in the Caribbean by his grandmother Constance Marley half-sister of reggae legend Bob Marley. Younjosh’s Grandmother was not only a songwriter but a famous pop / Reggae & gospel singing sensation, which helped inspire his many musical abilities. He spent the early days of his career spinning house & pop music. His mixes quickly…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 7, 2019 @ 2 pm est

MIAMI BASED LATIN INFUSED HIP HOP DUO SOCIAL CLUB MISFITS Miami based, Latin infused, big personality having, mega talented Hip Hop duo, Social Club Misfits, is back and they have a story to tell! Today, Marty Santiago and Fernando Miranda, a.k.a Marty Mar and Fern, have released their latest EP MOOD. And it is just…