Warm Human, the solo “sludge pop” project of Meredith Johnston, is a combination of feelings, alone time and sine waves. Bridging the gap between diary rock and synth pop, Warm Human, uses fuzzy drones, ambient textures and pressurized 808’s to accentuate the desperation of being a living breathing person. Her mixtape, Worm Human, is streamable…
@skopemag news for february 7, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est
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KHALID DROPS NEW SINGLE “TALK” TODAY Global superstar Khalid drops his new single “Talk” today. Written by Khalid and produced by Disclosure, this is the lead single off his upcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album which will be released this April via Right Hand Music Group / RCA Records. ROMASA: Invisible Oranges Premieres “Sepulchral Form”…
New Video By ALLI HABER “TOO YOUNG”
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In a world full of negativity, don’t we all need something positive? If you’re looking for something to brighten up your day, look no further than rising pop singer Alli Haber. This teen may be new to the world of music, but she’s ready to shine. With her first ever single and music video “Too…
@skopemag news for February 7, 2019 @ 10 am est
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FALL IN LOVE WITH TOM WALKER’S “JUST YOU AND I” THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Aleska premiere new music video “Un éternel recommencement” About three years after the release of their acclaimed debut and self-titled album and and months of hard work, French post-hardcore/screamo merchants Aleska just premiered a brand new official music video for the song…
Host – ‘Taste of Your Love’ (Single)
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Host releases an infectious slice of electro-pop with new single Taste of Your Love, lifted from her upcoming debut EP. This latest offering is brimming with dreamy synths and melodies, blissful and wide-eyed in its delivery. Host has a joyful approach to her music, taking inspiration from contemporaries like Diiv, Wolf Alice and The Japanese…
Go Time drops LP ‘Midway’
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BANDCAMP: https://gotimeband.bandcamp.com/ Conveying raw emotions through visceral riffage and ripping vocals is what Go Time! do best, and they continue to affirm themselves as one of the last true blue rock bands to do so in their brand new album Midway. With nineteen different songs that each stand on their own as star-quality rock tracks, Midway is bursting…
Laban releases new single ‘Quién da Más’
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CD BABY: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/laban3 Steamy beats come slipping through a wall of bass punctuated by an evasive electric guitar in the first few bars of “Quién da Más,” the brand new single from Labán. Ever so slowly, they build enough strength to balance out the wallop of the low-end quake of the bassline, which recoils at…
@skopemag news for February 6, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est
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JOCELYN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE, “SPEAK UP,” AND ANNOUNCES SIGNING TO BMG “‘Speak Up’ is about turning negativity into positive energy instead of letting the bullies drag you down,” says Jocelyn. “It’s about realizing that you are your own individual, so speak up and live by example.” Beach Slang premiere music video for “I Hate Alternative…
Pretty Boy K – “Monday” Video
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Born and raised in New Jersey, up and comer Pretty Boy K, also known as PBK, taught hip hop dance for more than 7 years. With his love of Hip Hop he pens his melodic vocals over hip hop beats to create a entertaining music for this genre. Teaming up with long time veteran producer…
@skopemag news for February 6, 2019 @ noon est
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The Royal Concept – new single and video “Need to know” After a three year long writer’s block, collective band depression and half-hearted ventures into other lines of work, The Royal Concept are finally back doing what they love the most. Their first release “Need To Know” is a hybrid between the Swedish melancholy and…
Critically Acclaimed Artist Anna Rose Releases New Single
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If you research the catalogue of Anna Rose, you will find out that the accomplished singer, songwriter, and guitarist is walking, singing proof that big things most definitely come in small packages. The fiery dynamo with the sugary name has been working in the music industry for over a decade. Whether it is as an…
@skopemag news for February 6, 2019 @ 9 am est
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QUEEN ZEE RELEASE NEW SINGLE LONER – DEBUT ALBUM OUT FRIDAY With just 3 days to go before the release of their debut self-titled album and with an 8 date UK set for February, dynamic Merseyside noise punk outfit Queen Zee today release their latest single ‘Loner’, out now via the band’s own label Sasstone…
New Video By AFTERMATH “DIETHANASIA”
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Aftermath has been setting a very high bar in the thrash metal world for over thirty years. Since their debut in 1985 the band has navigated an ever-changing musical landscape, and influenced countless others along the way. They’ve always done things their own way, and they’ve outlasted labels, peers, and critics, but never their fans,…
‘SURVIVOR BLUES’ By WALTER TROUT
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After battling through health issues, WT keeps on trucking with axe in hand. This is an assembly of classic blues songs other than the same standard popular ones that everyone seems to want to play over and over again. They all tell a story, blues style. Walter handles the guitar and vocals along with Michael…
New Single By Moss Da Beast Featuring Sizzle “Professional”
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Moss Da Beast is coming out swingin’ on the hot, new single, “Professional”, with a little help from his friend Sizzle on the mic. Just like a hip-hop Boss, Moss Da Beast is puffin’ his chest out and sounding like a Rap Samurai slicin’ & dicin’ the competition. Moss is not playin’ around and keeping…
Benny Sings shares wild video for “Not Enough”
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Today Benny Sings shares a wild new video for “Not Enough,” the first single off his forthcoming album, City Pop, due out February 22nd, 2019 on Stones Throw Records. Benny cowrote & coproduced the track with labelmate Mayer Hawthorne. In the bizarre, yet beautifully shot video directed by Bear Damen, an ensemble of characters (possibly…
@skopemag news for february 5, 2019 @ 2:15 pm est
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Travis Scott Releases Stunning Music Video For “Can’t Say” After literally lighting the stage on fire at the Super Bowl LIII Halftime show seen by a global audience of over 100 million viewers, Grammy-nominated superstar Travis Scott releases the stunning music video for “Can’t Say” featuring Don Toliver – watch HERE. Set to be one…
New Video By ITSOKTOCRY “JIRACHI”
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ITSOKTOCRY is a versatile artist who binds the bridge between music genres to create his own unique sound. From guttural screaming, to beautiful melodies, his vocal range sets him apart from other artists. This one-man boy band from Denver is a pivotal leader in the new wave emerging from the rap genre. He will be…
NAMM WINTER SHOW 2019
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The National Association of Music Merchants show presented 400 educational sessions, and included 115,301 industry professionals. What’s great is that everyone always has opportunities for a meet and greet, booth performance, concert, or just running into one of the artists on hand. A small sampling of the artists include Elle, Harry Shearer (as Spinal Tap’s…
“Dreamy melancholia with electronic flourishes” from Mags On Earth
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Born in Sweden, raised in Germany, and now living between London and Paris, Mags On Earth combines these geographical influences into her wonderfully crafted, dreamily melancholic, electronic-touched pop sounds. Inspired by the likes of Lana Del Rey and Bat For Lashes, and shaped musically, lyrically and visually by the city…
New Video By KIM KLINE “STAND TALL”
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In her early singles, Kim Kline established herself as an artist to be reckoned with: a singer with a pop-rock poise and sound, and a writer and singer capable of expressing powerful and complicated emotions in her songs. Even those who fell in love with Kline upon hearing her bold, confessional self-titled debut album might…
@skopemag news for February 5, 2019 @ 11 am est
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Nadia Nair x Skope Magazine Being Malaysian-Indian and growing up in Sweden she has also been faced with many challenges culturally where people view her as ‘other’. She uses music to channel her emotions and frustrations, which gives a rebellious edge to what she does. Lec ‘Coming Your Way’ After extensive touring as a session…
Olga Solar New Single “Tulips” from the album ‘Antilullaby’
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Olga Solar’s “Tulips” is a delightfully honest love song, of sorts. The song’s best bit is its wordless chorus of, “Da-da-dum.” Sola sings the song’s verses in a sort of talk-sing, slightly sardonic tone. She’s one smart cookie, it’s obvious right out of the gate. Although Solar’s voice has a slightly jazzy, quivery quality, some…
Casey Ahern releases 4 track EP “He is Summer”
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URL: www.caseyahern.com In these most trying of times, it’s nice to have a single or even a collection of songs that inspire feeling good about life again, even when it’s as shaky and unstable as we could’ve ever feared it to be. I recently found my own soundtrack of this nature in the brand new…
Designer Brands with a surprisingly different name in China
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They say that names have power, and nowhere is that truer than in China, where Chinese characters are imbedded with deep significance and connotations. So when global brands enter the Chinese market, deciding what to call themselves is a top priority. Translating phonetically may keep the name on-brand, though your new name could turn your…
Devi Releases ‘Let’s Get Funky’
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I’m hooked right out of the gates when I hit play on “Let’s Get Funky” by DEVI. This singer/songwriter/musician has created such a fun-spirited atmosphere with this new single. “Let’s Get Funky” was written and produced by DEVI and is featured on the album ‘Amazing’ and have to say I am a fan! DEVI has…
London’s Katey Brooks Entitled ‘Never Gonna Let Her Go’
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Katey Brooks is a clear-eyed rebel in an industry that demands consistency. A devastating songwriting talent that has drawn comparisons with Jeff Buckley, Brooks has no shortage of famous admirers and yet she has resisted formula. Over a career spanning four continents, she’s journeyed from intimate living rooms to opulent concert halls, from dive bars…
@skopemag news for February 4, 2019 @ 11:30 am est
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Oslo-punks Wet Dreams | Debut album out March 29th via Black Pop Records Norway’s newest power-punks Wet Dreams have revealed a brand new single today called ‘Boogie’, the latest taster of their debut self-titled album which is due for release on March 29th via Black Pop Records. Sebastian Ulstad Olsen of Wet Dreams (and Death…
SPACE FACTS WAX “LOOK BEYOND” New Video
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SPACE FACTS WAX is a public figure in the space & science community, who has grown to over 13,000 Instagram followers thanks to his continued sharing of cool and inspirational space facts. Tweets by SpaceFactsWax After recently being invited by NASA to go behind-the-scenes at their facility, interact with astronauts, and witness a rocket launch,…
@skopemag news for February 4, 2019 @ 9 am est
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The Unlikely Candidates Release New Song “Strange Love” In 2018, the five-piece released their singles for “Bells”, “Oh My Dear Lord”, and “Best I Ever Had”. The releases received praise from outlets like The New York Times, Esquire Magazine, Nylon, Alternative Press, Baeble, and many more. The tracks have also been features on shows like…
Securing Funding for Your Next Album Release: Best Options Nowadays
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To be lucky enough to be musically talented, and to have the opportunity to create and release your own music is a unique career path. However, it can cost a lot of money that you may not have readily available. Modern technology has made home recording accessible to independent music artists but even then, the…
New Video By Tiana Kocher “Paint The Town”
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American singer/songwriter TIANA has released the highly anticipated single and visuals to her debut smash “Just My Type”. The new track “Paint The Town” is a strong follow up for this teen sensation. Prominently influenced by the 90s contemporary RnB era in music, TIANA radiates a warm confident voice and eclectic vibrant sound. Common themes…
@skopemag news for February 3, 2019 @ 8 am est
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Gunna releases “One Call” from debut album, “Drip or Drown 2” | via Young Stoner Life (Young Thug’s Label) Following his cover art reveal, Billboard chart topping artist, Gunna drops his brand new single “One Call.” The track is the first offering from his much anticipated debut album Drip Or Drown 2. The addictive Turbo…
SAVOIR ADORE Share New Single/Video “Bloom” + Announce Album
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Brooklyn’s Savoir Adore have announced their full-length album, Full Bloom, will be released on April 5th. They shared this news with the premiere of the official video for new single “Bloom” via Clash. Additionally, the band will join The Midnight on their European tour, starting February 22nd in Norway and ending with two shows in…
@skopemag news for February 2, 2019 @ 2 pm est
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grandson ANNOUNCES NEW EP “a modern tragedy vol. 2” Volume 2 of the modern tragedy series follows grandson’s Fueled By Ramen debut EP, a modern tragedy vol. 1, and is an exploration into the heart, into addiction, into power, into disillusionment, and into accepting who you are and not compromising. Marking some of his most…
New Video By MY SILENT BRAVERY FEAT. MAURICO “HOLDING OUT”
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For years now, My Silent Bravery (Matthew Wade) has been known for being a storyteller, displaying courage and heart in his songs. But now, with his latest video for “Holding Out” featuring Nashville rapper Maurico, he’s showing us that he’s a fighter, too. As an independent artist, Matthew Wade has made his presence on the…
SASHA SIEM RETURNS WITH ‘HOLEY WHOLLY HOLY’
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Anglo-Norwegian Sasha Siem today returns with ‘Holey Wholly Holy’ taken from her 3rd album ‘Holy’ (via Tiferet Records) due 26th April 2019, her first new material under her name since 2016’s ‘Bird Burning’. Her latest single is a journey of exploring and overcoming the past. The track was written at Siem’s home ‘cocoon’ studio in…
Ferera Swan Releases New Single ‘Second Time’
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Echo-y piano introduces “Second Time” as a moody musical encounter. When Ferera Swan steps in, tears are falling down her cheeks. Swan, the emotive vocalist, is here asking the hard question: “How can you love someone you don’t even know?” It’s a sad, rather than angry, confrontational song. Swan’s has been let down not once,…
Hazey Eyes’ all new single “Hungover You”
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A synthesizer comes swinging down from the heavens with an untouchable confidence, carving out a stylish path on which pop singer Moli will lyrically strut in Hazey Eyes’ all new single “Hungover You,” which is out this January everywhere that indie music is available. The synths are ominous and powerful, but they’re contained by a…
@skopemag news for February 2, 2019 @ 1 pm est
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OUT TODAY: Lou Doillon’s highly anticipated album Soliloquy + video for It’s You (feat. Cat Power) The track has received rave reviews from the likes of UPROXX, who proclaims, “The reigning queens of haunting love songs, Doillon and Cat Power’s voices are a match in ghostly, melancholy heaven. Their gorgeous harmonies shine over a minimalist…
