What do you use your Facebook account for? Given how many of us are using it, with most of us checking in a couple of times a day, it’s interesting that the site acts as a kind of dissociative muscle memory as we almost dutifully give the posts our close friends and family make our…
Some people seem to be blessed with the ability to locate brilliant new music like magic. Others have friends in the industry who give them inside info, and then there are those that are happy with the weekly Discover playlist Spotify gifts them. If you fall into none of these groups, then take a break…
When it comes to themes in music, there are a few that have remained staples for decades. Love is a huge subject that is constantly being written and sung about in almost every genre you can think of, as are themes such as family and friends. Conversely, partying and racking in plenty of cash seem…
Gordon Thomas Ward offers a delightful take on folk and country with the tender “Providence EP”. Proving to be a deft storyteller, Gordon Thomas Ward sings with such crystal clarity. Over the course of the EP guitar playing possesses tremendous strength, whether it is the emotive acoustic take or the dreamier, spacious scope of the…
Playful to its very core, the Innocent Bystanders explore a celebratory sound with “Attractive Nuisance”. Saxophones have a swinging style to them helping to give the whole proceedings a bit of a ska flavor to them. Vocals go for something a bit untamed, wild as they roam through the impeccable tracks. Everything has such a…
New video from lo-fi garage rock artist, Lauren Lakis A child of Baltimore, Lauren Lakis grew to embrace the fatalistic spirit of the city with an ever-present and fearless approach to her work and art. The hand-crafted rawness of her sound bellows deep and true, unscathed by the prevailing winds of today’s polite rock. Lakis’s…
A lot of us don’t expect much when we listen to a cover song, especially when it’s a cover of a band that has a legend larger than life itself. But proving that covers can be as original and creative as their first incarnations, Project Grand Slam and multitalented singer Ziarra Washington pull out all…
Believe or not, mobile app design is a long and complex process. You go through different stages, like wireframing, visual designing, animated prototypes, and much more. In the midst of all, it is likely that you overlook the essence of mobile app UX design and end up with an unpleasant piece of mobile app. To…
Marshmello Launches New Sign Language Video of ‘You Can Cry’ for ASL Challenge The world’s most in-demand electronic producer, Marshmello, has delivered a very special sign language video for ‘You Can Cry’; his latest single, featuring critically acclaimed singer/ songwriter James Arthur, and Three 6 Mafia member, Juicy J. The platinum-selling producer wants to break…
It is almost 4 pm Thursday on the east coast so you know another weekend is upon us. That is fine by us here @skopemag. We wanted to kick off the weekend with one of our favorite new bands Static and Surrender. San Francisco based Static and Surrender are Jeff Campbell [lead vocals, guitar], Adam…
Pale Waves have released “Noises,” the second track from the band’s forthcoming debut full-length, set for late-summer release on Dirty Hit / Interscope Records – click HERE to listen. The new song was today’s World Record on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1. The new single, which the band debuted live at their sold-out Bowery Ballroom show in New York earlier this year, reaffirmsSPIN’s beliefs…
TIEKS unveils massive summer anthem ‘Break The Rules’ Debuted as MistaJam’s ‘Jam Hot’ last night on BBC Radio 1Xtra, London-based producer and songwriter TIEKS has done it again! Returning with his massive summer 2018 anthem ‘Break The Rules’ featuring UK artist Bobii Lewis ; the feel-good whopper is a follow up to his huge 2017…
Music plays a much bigger role in our daily lives than we often acknowledge. For most of us, it’s a pretty rare occasion to have a day go by where we don’t have some exposure to some sort of melodic sounds synchronized together in a catchy harmony, whether it be in a commercial jingle or…
With a strong sense of melody and a bottomless barrel of bars, New Jersey native Kazzie brings a fresh perspective to the East Coast. Shipping down to sunny Los Angeles for a playful new video, Kazzie shares “Think I’m In Love.” A tender new street love song, “Think I’m In Love” showcases Kazzie’s versatility over a spritely and…
New York singer-songwriter Kelly Padrick refuses to take a break. We brought you her videos for “Tangled Forest” and “Radiance”, and she’s now topping these dark videos with a much happier and lighter feel with her new video for “Heavenly Ride.” Bringing in bible and fairy tale references, she pulls inspiration from some of the…
Melanie Heide, who performs as Azmeryth, is an enigmatic 24-year-old indie dream pop artist with a clear vision constructed in illusion and fantasy. Not afraid of breaking the barrier of what it means to even exist, she can be described as anything and everything all at once. She has evolved throughout the years to create…
The Dales and Parade Magazine – video premiere Los Angeles based band THE DALES premiere the live video for the single “I’ll Get By” from their debut album Marie. Watch exclusively via PARADE MAGAZINE. Written by multi-platinum songwriter and co-founder Drew Lawrence, “I’ll Get By” is one of the twelve emotional tracks from Marie that…
GROSSER SHARES “ON GO” VIA HIGH SNOBIETY New Orleans-based Grosser shares the lead single “On Go” off his debut LP C, due out August 10, 2018. Grosser spoke to Highsnobiety about the track saying, “When I am stuck in a low place, I find myself writing music that fits the mood of the moment. Although…
Your own house is like a dream come true, people dream of their own house, their own location and preferable design, construction basics and so on and so forth. Having one’s own house built does have a few basic too which ought to be followed for avoiding ambiguity in future. If you want to make…
Swinging with a bucolic, freewheeling positive energy, “Baby Put a Dress On,” the latest single from critically acclaimed roots rocker Frank Migliorelli, kicks off with a fiery start that remains consistently hot throughout the song, much like Migliorelli’s explosive, burgeoning career has been lately. “C’mon get ready, it’s Friday night,” he tells us with a…
Have you always wanted to host a dinner party but you’re not sure where to start? Well, don’t worry because you have certainly arrived at the right place. Whether you are planning a small get-together for friends or a huge formal wedding, planning any event takes a large amount of preparation and energy. If you…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News AK PATTERSON RELEASE NEW VIDEO – ‘IT’S NOT OVER TILL THEY CRY’ AK Patterson today release the video for ‘It’s Not Over Till They Cry’, lifted from the band’s forthcoming debut EP ‘Shadows’, which is produced by Charlie Andrew (Alt J, Marika Hackman) and due out on 15…
GIVERS have released a live video of their latest single, ‘Love Is Like A Fire’. The track is the second to be taken from their upcoming EP Movin’ On, out August 3rd via Glassnote Records. The video sees the band showcase their distinctive live presence and effortless energy in the intimate setting of New Orleans’…
LILLYE tackle toxic relationships with premiere of new music video ‘Chained’ Australian alt-metal rockers Lillye have premiered yet another music video to support their new album Evolve, which saw a worldwide release on May 18, via Eclipse Records. The new “Chained” music video was directed by Dan Clarke, and deals with the emotional chaos of…
Does the success of Superorganism represent the death of popular music? On close inspection the songs are only a step or two away from being generated by software using a couple of cheap synths, some vocal loops and a Linndrum. Or have they cracked a secret futuristic musical code seemingly without any effort? Superorganism soft-launched…
If you’re a fan of adventurous, ambitious, visually provocative music videos, you surely recall MAAD’s gritty, immediate clip for “90s Love”. Released in 2016 off of the EP LÉ FUNK, the “90s Love” video, which featured eye-catching footage romantic couples of all sorts, immediately established MAAD as an inspirational force and a new voice to…
The definition of what it means to be punk is ever expanding and refuses to be constricted to one single interpretation. Texas band Nothing More challenges the barriers of lyrical and production constrictions of what people expect them to be. Nothing More can be classified as a rock, progressive, and alternative band combined into one.…
Few Miles South’s “On Down the Road” does the traditional country music fan’s heart good. Heck, they’re unashamed fans of Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton, the two near-saviors of contemporary country music. But good taste alone won’t win fans; the music must also be good, and Few Miles South has the goods. The song begins…
Laura Cheadle is not one to just kick back and do nothing but rather she is a fierce, go-getter with a pedal-to-the-metal-type attitude. But, Laura Cheadle decided to ease off the accelerator and slow things down a bit on her latest release, ‘Chill’. The title of the record matches the mood & tone of the…
Izzy Escobar Channels Adversity Into Empowering Debut Single Izzy Escobar’s music is about loving one another the way we want to be loved ourselves. And having FUN along the way! Rising from a “never ending circle of violence” from an abusive stepparent, where she was voiceless in protecting her own family members, she began channeling…
When you have decided to sell antique gold jewelry on the market, you will find many buyers. However, before selling your items on the market, you must ensure that you are aware of what their right market prices are. You want to get a good deal out of them and so in the process do…
Kamar & The Bugged Mind Crew release video for album title track ‘Avenues’ Artist, rapper and world-renowned music executive Cyril Kamar has joined together 15 creatives from different backgrounds around the world to form an exciting new international art collective – Kamar & The Bugged Mind Crew – and a debut album that is set…
So today we are so excited to have Markie Howard aka Props here on @skopemag. This young emcee from Michigan is gearing up to do big things as he releases new music, videos, and live dates. We have much to cover so lets jump right in! @skopemag: Where are we talking from today? MUSKEGON,MI –…
Future Generations announce new album via FrenchKiss & share new video Future Generations have announced their new album, Landscape which will be released via Frenchkiss Records on September 14th. Today the band reveal a video for the first single, “All The Same.” Blackbook Magazine have said “with its quirky, jittery rhythms and thoughtfully existential lyrics…the…
Over the past two months, both Cecile and Kiprich have caused a major buzz on the airwaves and national TV with their new single ‘Come Back Tomorrow’ produced by The Champ & Natural Bridge Records. The classic throwback sound mixed with modern dancehall samples and grooves is becoming a radio hit. With catchy lyrics and…
Many people dream of becoming a famous singer or talented musician, but not everyone is blessed with a voice like an angel or the ability to play an instrument better than anybody else they know. That doesn’t mean they can’t turn their passion into a business or way to make a living, though. The music…
If you want to listen to an artist with MGMT and Foster the People influences, electro-pop visuals, and The Weeknd-styled hair then Just Loud is your favorite ever-changing act. He has gathered a wide variety of musical influences which has created the perfect alternative-meets-pop sound. Producer Dave “Sluggo” Katz describes it as “sometimes I’d feel…
By now, if you’re in New Jersey or anywhere near it, and if you’ve got a propensity for catchy, sharply-written piano pop, you surely already know John Paciga. Other Side Of Town, his recent debut album, startled with its freshness and its ambition: here was a set that sought to establish Paciga as an heir to the…
Montreal’s FOXTROTT releases ‘Meditations I’ on One Little Indian Records Montreal’s Marie-Hélène L. Delorme, aka FOXTROTT, has released the first in a series of EPs on One Little Indian Records. The first installment in the series, Meditations I sees the inimitable producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist return to form, with rich, off-centre sounds, earthy beats and…
LIL YACHTY RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BOOM! FEATURING UGLY GOD” The video, directed by Glassface and creative directed by Lil Yachty himself, intercuts live-action and animated footage, child and adult Lil Yachty and Young God, and comes complete with the two séance-ing their toy carbon copies to life. On YouTube, the static audio for “BOOM!”…
