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New Video By Jackson Wang “Different Game” ft Gucci Mane

Hong Kong-born triple threat Jackson Wang is a singer, rapper, and dancer based in South Korea. Jackson Wang is a hugely influential member of the popular K-Pop group GOT7 and the first Chinese artist to win the Next Big Thing Award at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards. Jackson who commands a massive and devoted fan…

Maddie McLeod Reviews Madelyn Victoria ‘Right Here With You’

Right Here With You by Madelyn Victoria is a for all the ages, gorgeously written and simplistically styled upbeat country tune. With a guitar reminding me of the paradise vibes of Alan Jackson’s and Jimmy Buffett’s It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with soothing vocals like Amy Winehouse singing with a country twang, the song’s entire composition…

Maddie McLeod Reviews James Lee Baker – ‘Cowtown Blues’

If Phil Collins ever made the jump into a mash of country, blues, and Americana vibes, he would sound just like James Lee Baker and his song Cowtown Blues. His vocals are strong, clear, and persistent. The lyrics keep up the playful mood of the melody. The harmonica is like Baker’s own back-up singer: You…

@skopemag News For November 13, 2018 @ 8 am est

Mumford & Sons confirm exclusive album screenings in partnership with National Geographic Mumford & Sons will host listening events at movie theatres across North America this Thursday, November 15, allowing a select group of fans exclusive access to their fourth studio album, Delta, on the eve of its release. These screenings—held in Atlanta, Chicago, New…

TINY FIGHTER New Video Release “WANT FRIENDS”

How do you follow up a video as big as the world? With one that directs the viewer’s gaze to moments of great emotional intimacy. That’s exactly how Tiny Fighter did it. After capturing the attention of thousands with their expansive clip for “New Century” – one that made creative use of a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree camera…

New Video By C. SHIROCK “Confess Your Love”

The weather has turned, the leaves are falling, there’s chill in the breeze – here in the Northeast, the warm months are, regrettably behind us. But there’s a place not too far away where it’s always summer: the Yucatan Peninsula. That’s where Nashville pop singer-songwriter C. SHIROCK has taken us in his debut video for…

Sunday Brave Release New Single ‘Taking Over’

There is total magic in the ocean…Blissful peace, moody movement, and waves of fun…Some of the best oceanfront properties lie alone Atlantic City, New Jersey, one of the wonders of the great United States of America. Walking up the boardwalk in Atlantic City, the lights, the hustle and bustle, and the sound of laughter fill…

Skyfactor drops LP ‘A Thousand Sounds’

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/skyfactor/ Through harmonic smoke rings and tender percussive clapping arises “A Thousand Sounds,” the title track and first song on Skyfactor’s latest album which serves as a foray into their blistering mixture of bucolic acoustic swing and rock viciousness. A dialogue from within the mind of our lead vocalist sends chills through our body…

Blew Money New Video “Beatz 4 Days”

Some years back money went from green to blue. So Greg Wilkens, singer/songwriter from south central NJ thought ‘Blew Money’ was a great name for a project where he was the main composer, and had guest appearances from friends peppered throughout. Well that’s what we have here and the seasoning is just right. https://www.hivoltagemusic.com/blew-money The…

RUBY THROAT NEW ALBUM ‘STONE DRESS’ OUT NOW + ‘Dog Song’

Katiejane Garside has come to shore. After disappearing for four years sailing around the world on her boat ‘Iona’, she returns with a brand new album ‘Stone Dress’, out now via One Little Indian. Written with collaborator and producer Chris Whittingham while out at sea, the new album is full of anger, beauty and intensity,…

@skopemag News For November 12, 2018 @ noon est

MALUM SKY Release New Official Video For ‘Borrower’ Welsh progressive metal band Malum Sky release a their new video for the track Borrower taken from their upcoming mini-album Diatribe due for release worldwide via Sliptrick Records on January 15th, 2019. MK reveals Boston Bun remix of Back & Forth feat Becky Hill & Jonas Blue…

Frank Migliorelli and The Dirt Nappers Release ‘She Moves Like A Mystery’

Frank Migliorelli & The Dirt Nappers crafts a soothing, reassuring soulful sound with “She Moves Like A Mystery”. Akin to a long-lost classic, there is a bluesy style that at times recalls Jon Brion’s revivalist tendencies. Keyboards positively glisten as they glide by with the greatest of ease. Rhythms take their time never feeling particularly…

@skopemag News For November 12, 2018 @ 9 am est

TYLER, THE CREATOR RELEASES NEW TRACK “I AM THE GRINCH” Tyler, the Creator has unveiled his new original song “I Am the Grinch” for Universal Pictures’ & Illumination’s feature film Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch today. Check out the official lyric video HERE. SG Lewis Releases Dark Today. Featuring AlunaGeorge, TEED, Bruno Major, Drew Love &…

Anastasia Elliot Presents “The Boy Who Cried Love” Video

Right now, there are many artists in limbo – trapped in major label deals, unable to express themselves in the manner that they’d like to. You don’t know their names, and that’s because their record companies haven’t made them priorities. They have world-class talent, but no platform. So they wait, impatiently, for the times to…

New Video By Jonny Dee “The Man Who Fell From The Sky”

Jonny Dee isn’t your typical rapper. The San Diego-based songwriter’s early releases were influenced by rap superstars like 50 Cent, but in the years since, something has changed. He discovered a love for artists like David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Prince, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson and an interest in spirituality and peace. Wanting…

3 Ways to Learning music online

Music is food to the soul and mysterious at the same time. If you love it so much, you would want to take your skills a notch higher by learning the theory of music, or learn a musical instrument. However, nowadays, with the age of information, learning anything (including music) is not that difficult like…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Mythical Motors

We are so excited to be here today on Veterans Day to get to hang out with Mythical Motors out of TN. The guys are riding high after releasing a new album, ‘Elevated Levels.’ These guys make great music and they look like fun to hang out with too, so lets do just that! @skopemag:…

@skopemag News For November 11, 2018 @ 11 am est

Brooklyn’s Rue Snider releasing split single “City Living”/”Orlando” Brooklyn, NY indie singer songwriter Rue Snider will be releasing the title track to his latest album as a split single with a new song, “Orlando,” on Tuesday November 13. We greatly appreciate the support you’ve given to his previous singles “Run Away With You,” “Hot Summer…

Rocker David Alpha releases 2 song EP “Rockin’ Roulette”

David Alpha goes for a fevered garage rock attitude on the defiant “Rockin’ Roulette”. A sense of true passion burns through these tracks as David Alpha’s fiery vocal delivery takes front and center stage. Piercing lyricism helps to tie the whole of the collection together, featuring just the right level of wordplay, storytelling, and humor.…

Steve Wheeler New Album ‘Stormseeker’

Steve Wheeler embraces a cinematic flourish on the gargantuan sound of “Stormseeker”. Epic in scope and absolutely soaring into the heavens, Steve Wheeler proves to have an uncanny hear for melody. The works work together in a grand tapestry of sound ensuring that not a moment is wasted. A wide plethora of genres comes into…

Maddie McLeod Reviews Cory M Coons ‘Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough’

Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough by Cory M. Coons is captivating and entertaining. Sitting effortlessly between traditional country with cross-over potential into Americana, the entire song is soothing yet fun in nature. The leading guitar is reminiscent of an 80’s era electric; the reverb suits the song well. The percussive drum line is simplistic…

The Pondhawks New Single “River Grove”

The PondHawks take a trip down memory lane with their beautiful nostalgia-soaked journey of “River Grove”. Keeping things to the essentials the song positively teems with life. Everything comes together in a lush, soothing fashion. Instrumentally rich the arrangement seems to unfurl at its own unique pace. By far though the true heart and soul…

Released Today – Salt Ashes “Go All Out” via Radikal Records

Radikal Records recording artist Salt Ashes just dropped a new visual for her latest single “Go All Out” directed by Lucrecia Taormina “The video is a reflection of the internal struggle you have as an adult to accept and follow the status quo when your real desire should be to taste danger and release the…

Luxury Eviction New Album ‘Master of None’

Blair B, who has the day job of fronting Absinthe Junk, has released a quieter alternative to her regular gig as Luxury Eviction. Master of None, although quite modern sounding, was tracked on some vintage Abbey Road and Capitol Records gear. The result is a seven-song collection of extremely vulnerable music. Master of None can…

@skopemag News For November 10, 2018 @ 4 pm est

Russell Louder unveils their first single ‘Cost Of Living’ ‘Cost of Living’ is a ruminating confrontation in which Russell Louder personifies circumstances of the past. The minimal, yet clean and nuanced production lends itself well to a voice so haunting and hopeful. It’s this voice that stays at the forefront of the song – carrying…

Fever Breakers drop new Single ‘We Are America’

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Darebone/ Hospitals are home to plenty of life’s most pivotal moments, but rarely are they the birthplace of songcraft. For the aptly named Fever Breakers though, any other venue simply wouldn’t have fostered their creative ethos. Comprised of Harvard-based orthopedic surgeon Gleeson Rebello and Berklee-grad John Ventura, The Fever Breakers take the concept of…

New Coline Creuzot – “You Got It” Video

Houston bred singer-songwriter Coline Creuzot is vulnerable as ever in her new heartfelt single, “You Got It”.  The stripped down guitar driven track was penned by Sam Hook (Chris Brown, Ella Mai, Trey Songz, August Alsina, etc.) and Creuzot who has also written for Kelly Rowland and Solange respectively.  The song was produced by Omer…

Smoking Etiquette 101

Every social situation has its unspoken rules, and smoking is no exception. Whether you’ve been smoking for years or you’re picking up a pipe for the first time, it’s important to know the etiquette of smoking marijuana with your friends. Always bring some to share No matter how you’re smoking, whether you brought a bong,…

@skopemag News For November 9, 2018 @ Noon est

LAWRENCE ROTHMAN RELEASES MINI-ALBUM LA singer/changeling Lawrence Rothman has released their project of 6 songs entitled ‘I Know I’ve Been Wrong, But Can We Talk?’ via Downtown Records. The project is heavily inspired by reconnecting with their estranged father after coming out as gender fluid and the passing of their best friend by suicide (read…

How to Engender a Love of Music in Your Children at a Young Age

Music is one of the great connectors that people can share across many cultures. Getting your children to appreciate music just requires the right amount of exposure. Here are some of the techniques that you can use to engender a love of music in your kids from a young age. Start Early Starting with music…

Rev Peter Unger New Single ‘Peddlers of Fear’

Rev Peter Unger sings a tale that feels timely on “Peddlers of Fear”. Capturing the zeitgeist, Rev Peter Unger’s lyricism cuts to the absolute truth of the world. With this message Rev Peter Unger’s voice helps to soften the journey to a large degree, through his reassuring delivery style. The arrangement further adds to the…

@skopemag News For November 9, 2018 @ 11 am est

Sure Sure: New Single “Idiot” + Young The Giant Tour Indie pop band from LA, Sure Sure just released their sharp and charismatic new single “Idiot” today via Ghettoblaster Magazine. Silent Forum to release brand new single ‘Robot’ | Libertino Records 07.12.18 ‘Robot’ is the second single to be taken from the eagerly anticipated debut…

Cierra Ramirez Releases “Bad Boys”

Cierra Ramirez has shared her new single “Bad Boys.” We know Cierra Ramirez best from television shows like The Fosters, but the actress is also a talented singer. In a new single that takes cues from Ma$e’s 1997 hit Feel So Good, the rising star makes it clear she’s all about “Bad Boys.” In case…

Colorado rockers Straight Six release new CD ‘FULL CIRCLE’

A brash and bold style takes hold over the course of Straight Six’s wild journey of “Full Circle”. Harking back to early rock n’ roll when the volume was turned up all the way to 11 and the rhythms never stopped, there is a great joyous intensity within the sound. Virtually grabbing the listener by…

Julia King releases single “Cannonball”

Julia King goes for a tender, full-hearted take on the singer-songwriter tradition with the gentle “Cannonball”. Things unfurl at their own unique pace for the piece has an introspective side to it. By far the core comes from Julia King’s bluesy vocals that rest at the very center of it all helping to tie everything…

New Video By JOHN GAAR “ROLL LIKE THAT”

JOHN GAAR was born to carry on Southern musical tradition. He’s got the voice: part grit, part steam, and all soul. He’s got the backstory: he’s played funky zydeco in his native Louisiana, and smoking country blues rock in his adopted hometown of Austin, Texas. He’s got the brashness. And as you’ll see when you…