Time, the Valuator Release Video for In Control If you’re a fan of Hands Like Houses, Periphery, Slaves or, honestly, anything as vocally driven and bouncy, you cannot miss out on this. Embark with the band on a video that will take you for quite the spin: from rocking out in an underground parking lot,…
The Dead Daisies Present Video For “Dead and Gone”
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“The Dead Daisies” are no strangers to the gritty world of Rock n’ Roll, and their latest smash, “Dead and Gone,” is only a glimpse of what this Australian-American band truly represents. The classic rock sound that millions have adored is not dead, and they are here to prove that to the world. They are…
New Video By Big Sam’s Funky Nation “Pokechop”
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Big Sam’s Funky Nation is making a name for themselves around the country and continues to be a musical tsunami that’s impossible not to root for. Originally from New Orleans, they possess a classic funky spirit and produce a sound that blends jazz, rock, and hip-hop while adding their irrepressible Southern charm. Their sound and…
SUKI RAE OFFERING INSPIRATION AND HEALING WITH HER MUSIC
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International performer Suki Rae has managed to develop music that soothes the mind and entertains the heart. She has been at it for years and does not intend on slowing down. She began her journey into music by mastering the piano. Her mother tutored her in the instrument beginning at age five. When she turned…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 4, 2018 @ NOON EST
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House of Whales are indie hip-hop’s new torch bearers The inimitable hip-hop trio House of Whales are back with their first new music since 2014’s breakout House of Whales LP. The release garnered them praise from outlets like Afro Punk, Metro Active, Pop ‘stache and more, and illuminated them as some of Chicago’s freshest innovators.…
Young Thug Drops “Up Ft. Lil Uzi Vert” Music Video
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After the hugely successful release of his 3-song EP, Hear No Evil, Young Thug is back with the EP’s first official music video, “Up” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. Check out the eccentric music video below and look out for more visuals from the Hear No Evil EP.
Thunder Club Premieres New Single “Go Ahead”
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Gearing up for their upcoming July 13th EP release, Baltimore alt pop/rock band Thunder Club have dropped their newest single, “Go Ahead,” out TODAY. Filled out with warm, glossy guitars and catchy bass-and-drum verses, “Go Ahead” is the perfect in-between style and sound with it’s fellow EP tracks, not yet released. With a sweet, nostalgic…
@skopemag July 4th Edition Q&A Feat Jeremy Parsons
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We are so excited to be here on a special USA July 4th Q&A but we invite every @skopemag reader to join us wherever you are in the world. Music is truly universal and sees no borders. So today we have Jeremy Parsons here and he is so real and so talented and grounded. We…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 3, 2018 @ 2 PM EST
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2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Recreation – WalletHub Study With July being National Parks and Recreation Month and America’s largest cities investing over $7 billion on parks this past year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Recreation. To highlight the benefits of recreational activities for…
Francobollo are here to save the planet with new stop-motion video for ‘We’re Dead’
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Today, Swedish, London based band Francobollo release a phenomenal video for new single ‘We’re Dead’. The video specifically points at our relationship with plastic, recycling, waste in general – and its impact on us all, meticulously stop-motion animated by rising director and film maker Samuel Lewis. Another taster of what’s to come from the band’s…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 3, 2018 @ NOON EST
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MADAME GANDHI RELEASES “TOP KNOT TURN UP” – PREMIERED VIA NOISEY Madame Gandhi on “Top Knot Turn Up” in her blog HERE and excerpts: “My feminist trap baile funk anthem “Top Knot Turn Up” is OUT finally! After a year and a half on and off of hard work I am so grateful to give…
How to Jump Higher and Dunk Like A Pro
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Basketball is a fun game and it’s also known to be very professional. If you like basketball, you should know that you need to work hard to get those super dunks. Hard work is rewarded, with some effort and athletic talent you can be up with your dream team. If you’re a basketball player, maybe…
Static and Surrender – ‘Static and Surrender’
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On their self-titled debut album, Static and Surrender embody the best of indie rock. Intense emotion pours through these concise, carefully crafted tracks. Best taken in as a singular whole, Static and Surrender’s talents are countless. Riffs are infinitely memorable, the rhythms pitch perfect, and by far the most important, their lyrics recall a life…
Secrets – password manager and secure wallet for your Mac
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How often did you think about how many accounts you have on different resources? How many usernames and passwords have to be kept in memory or a special file on the desktop, hidden from prying eyes? The number of different Internet resources is now off the scale. Forums, social networks, mail services, various portals, and…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 3, 2018 @ 10 AM EST
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Rozzi Releases New Music Video for “Uphill Battle” in Collaboration with DanceOn DanceOn is the music industry’s go-to source for creating captivating and shareable content. DanceOn was co-founded by Madonna, CEO Amanda Taylor, Guy Oseary and Allen DeBevoise in 2011. DanceOn is a subsidiary of izo. and is trusted by the biggest musicians in the…
Jackie Greene Presents Video For “Crazy Comes Easy”
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If you can judge a musician by the company he keeps – and we believe that’s a good place to start – then Jackie Greene is pure rock royalty. The Northern California singer-songwriter has played with the Black Crowes and Gov’t Mule, and toured nationally with BB King, Mark Knopfler, Huey Lewis, Buddy Guy, and…
New Video By VanWyck “Red River Girl”
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Some statement songs come on like a freight train – all bluster and force and moral indignation. Those are certainly fun to hear. But we’ve noticed that the ones that are really effective are more like whispers. They’re quietly persuasive: while they might not make you raise your fist, they speak directly to the heart.…
Few Miles South, ‘Might Could’
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Right away when I Hit Play on this new EP, I was thinking to myself that Few Miles South is bringing back that classic, country sound and honky-tonk atmosphere and way of life. What a refreshing taste going away from the constant Pop County realm that is heavily saturating Today’s country music market. This is…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 2, 2018 @ 1 PM EST
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Exlibris release new lyric video for “Shoot For The Sun” Polish/Finnish melodic metallers Exlibris release a second video from their new album “Innertia”. “We like to do things differently so this time we asked our artist friends to be a part of the video and left the details up to them. Watching the results was…
Tommy Genesis debuts “100 Bad”
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Rising star Tommy Genesis unveils a new song, “100 Bad,” today—listen here. The track is the lead single from Genesis’ highly anticipated debut album, set for release this fall. “Me and Charlie Heat made this song the day we met,” says Genesis. “It’s just the feeling in me. If you like it, it likes you…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 2, 2018 @ 10 AM EST
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BEGGARS Release ‘Book Of Days’ Single And Music Video Greek heavy/stoner rocker band , BEGGARS, have released their brand new official video and radio single for the song “Book Of Days”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “The Day I Lost My Head” which will be released on August 10th, through ROAR!…
Kingkween – “Sex” from the album ‘Future Past’
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“Sex”, the succinctly titled new single from New York City based indie alt-pop trio kingkween, builds on the considerable success experienced by the last single “Wild One” and points the way to the outfit’s bright future. kingkween was initially conceived in 2011 by collaborators lead vocalist KT Mulholland and producer/musician Captain Hitz. Drummer Rob Steadman…
Make a statement at the upcoming event with a fancy big check
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Who does not like receiving free money? However, when your company gives out check prizes or donations to a charity; do you miss the hoopla that should be there? Are the pictures too drab or ordinary? Big checks or giant checks are the best way to jazz up press pictures and your company’s social media…
Troy Lindsey & Shane Foote New Single “It Ain’t Freedom”
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Troy Lindsey & Shane Foote go for a soulful, heartfelt classic rock blues with the powerful “It Ain’t Freedom”. Elements of the song have an epic scale to it, accurately capturing the wild journey the two have embarked upon. Long ago, the two worked together in their very first band in high school back in…
Jazzy Amra Presents “You Got Me” ft. Wyclef Jean & Riley
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From his time in hip-hop group the Fugees to his solo career, Wyclef Jean knows how to spot talent. His latest prodigy? Jazzy Amra. Suddenly rising in the music industry, Jazzy Amra looks like a combination of Rihanna and Ariana Grande and sounds like Destiny’s Child. Growing up, she had a hard time finding herself…
New Video By Mikey Wax “Big Little Life”
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Today, it’s our profound pleasure to introduce you to an endearing new video from Mikey Wax, an artist counted among the “15 Musicians You’ve Never Heard Of Who Deserve A Grammy” by Rant. And if it’s true that you’re unfamiliar with Mikey, we’d wager you’ll soon share Rant’s assessment. But wait – we think that…
How to Find the Best Stereo Speakers
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Nothing compares to enjoying your favorite music played through a pair of high-quality stereo speakers. Good speakers will allow you to hear every detail of the music as the artist intended you to hear it and will truly transport you into the music as if you were at a live concert. Finding these perfect speakers,…
City Girls only want a man with a “Sweet Tooth” in new video
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One of the most provocative female hip-hop duo in years, City Girls today share a new video for “Sweet Tooth” from their recent project Period on Quality Control Music. Duo JT and Yung Miami are the next generation of female rappers, and are kind enough to rhyme out a list for all those aspiring to…
Jim James releases new album & shares new video
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James’ third solo album, UNIFORM DISTORTION is available HERE; deluxe bundles featuring limited edition lithographs and clear vinyl are exclusively available HERE. James released an official music video for the album’s lead single, “Just A Fool.” In addition, a video shot by Danny Clinch of the band performing the album’s second single, “Throwback,” at their…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 1, 2018 @ 8 AM EST
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So Cal Power-Pop/Punk Trio Odd Robot Debut New Song “West Coast Girls”; Upcoming Album ‘Amnesiatic’ Out August 3rd Fullerton, CA punk/power pop trio Odd Robot have dropped a new single titled “” off their upcoming new album, “Amnesiatic,” due out August 3rd on SoCal-based Wiretap Records. Odd Robot last released their debut LP “A Late…
RUSSO Drops “Ghost” Single & Video – Out Today
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American four-piece RUSSO are on the fast track to becoming one of the most exciting bands to emerge in 2018. Their sound, a refreshing blend of ska-pop and rock, coupled with their sweat-infused, high-energy live performances, critics are quick to compare this California based band to the likes of No Doubt, Blondie and The Clash.…
Coat Check Girl release new single “Astray”
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In the last six months, LA rock quartet Coat Check Girl has been steadily churning out singles quicker than McDonald’s can sell hamburgers. Today, they’ve released the soaring, minimalistic alt-rock jam “Astray.” “I personally have always wanted to write a song like this,” says vocalist Andre Rodriguez. The artists LP, Damien Rice, Hozier, and even…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 30, 2018 @ 11 AM EST
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Mazzy Star Meets Lana Del Rey NPR Fav New EP Entitled ‘Miarage,’ the EP is on heavy rotation with NPR’s KCRW and features ethereal vocals, western soundscapes, and shimmering shoegaze melodies. Reminiscent of Angel Olsen, vintage Mazzy Star, and Lana Del Rey and inspired by Sufijan Stevens and the words of Sylvia Plath, Sam Valdez…
Is Hypnosis Overrated? How using it can help you achieve your Weight Loss Goals
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One of the common resolutions that people make at the start of each year is to lose the weight that has been steadily piling up. With a significant percentage of people being overweight and obese, very few of them are actually able to successfully maintain their weight loss on a long-term basis. Many people are…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 30, 2018 @ 8 AM EST
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Feature Request: Seattle’s Dismal Thinkings Release “Gone Away” Gone Away is one of the first songs that was written for the record and we think it encapsulates our journey both personally and musically in this period of our lives. It’s influenced by radical transition, the ache of change, and the excitement of new beginnings. It’s…
Arash Behzadi – ‘The Last Sigh’
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Cinematic and delivered with such passion, Arash Behzadi creates a true masterpiece with the powerful “The Last Sigh”. Representing the absolute best of modern classical, every note feels deliberate and carefully considered. Melodies shine through while Arash Behzadi creates a natural rhythm that helps to frame the entirety of the proceedings. By opting for such…
Ezra Jordan – ’10 Miles a Minute’
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Ezra Jordan brings the summer jams with the tropical, sun-drenched pop stylings of “10 Miles a Minute”. Absolutely silky smooth, his soothing voice rests front and center of it all. The flirtatious tenor of his delivery helps set the mood for the whole thing. Keeping things bright and airy, Ezra Jordan makes sure that this…
SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 29, 2018 @ 1 PM EST
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Chaser (Dying Scene Records) premieres the best new punk song you’ll here this month Southern California skate-punk act CHASER have premiered a lyric video for a brand new track off their upcoming release on DYING SCENE RECORDS & EFFERVESCENCE RECORDS. “Let It Die” is the first Chaser track to feature dueling lead vocals between singer…
We’re Getting New Apple Airpods in 2019
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Apple is getting ready to pump up the volume on its strategy for audio devices with high-end AirPods and over-ear headphones delivering studio-quality sounds for 2019. Bloomberg Reports by Unidentified Sources The Cupertino, a company based in California, is at work on new AirPods which will feature both noise-cancellation and water resistance, according to Bloomberg.…
Performers Getting a Fair Deal in the Digital Age
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Make no mistake about it. Closing the real value gap which music performers are currently facing will require unwaivable remuneration rights for on-demand usage to be put into place. The music industry hasn’t quite caught up with the digital age just yet, but things are changing, and its hoped that this situation will improve, and…
