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City of the Weak – ‘Pulling Teeth’

City of the Weak crafts alternative rock with edge on the passionate “Pulling Teeth”. An awesome, truly electrifying experience, the songs possess a feral unhinged spirit to them. Her vocals rest front and center of it all, while she conveys a sense of true defiance. Lyrics further emphasize this sense of independence away from it…

Lee Perreira – ‘Born In Da LBC’

All up and down the west coast, there are some wonderful sights to see. From Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, California, and many others, there are just so many wonderful cities, attractions, and places that warm hearts up! And with a truly hot spring already making its presence known, it wouldn’t…

Beauty In The Breakdown New Video “Thinkin Bout You”

The genre of electronic pop has become increasingly stale over the years. So many one-hit wonders crowd the airwaves, there are very few artists who deeply captivate their audience and create life-long fans. LA’s Beauty in The Breakdown are coming out swinging, with their distinctive percussion-driven sound, to re-invigorate the world of pop and continue…

New Video By Antherius “Classical Gas” (Gasoline Version)

Ever since the 1968 release of The Mason Williams Phonograph Record, musicians have been inspired by “Classical Gas”. Williams’s Grammy-winning instrumental piece was enormously popular, and it’s easy to hear why —  it’s not only compositionally brilliant, it’s catchy as heck, too. “Classical Gas” has been covered by artists as disparate in style as Les Fradkin of Beatlemania, Larry…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 3, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

WEST OAKLAND HIP HOP ARTIST J. STALIN DROPS TEARS OF JOY 2 Always repping for his West Oakland neighborhood, J. Stalin is known for his slick sense of street lyricism over slap-heavy beats – and that is exactly what he delivers on his new album Tears Of Joy 2. Wild Moccasins share long-distance ode “Longtime…

Jhay Cortez new EP “EYEZ ON ME”

JHAY CORTEZ estrena su primer EP “Eyez on Me”, el cual incluye su más reciente sencillo “ESTAN PA’ MÍ” una colaboración con J BALVIN el cual tiene más de 26 millones de reproducciones en menos de tres semanas. Cortez, en palabras del propio Balvin es uno de los cantantes de la nueva generación de artistas…

Dark synth pop artist, L’FREAQ, releases new single “Moonlight”

NYC-based, dark synth pop artist, L’FREAQ, just released her new single “Moonlight” today. A video will follow, which you can watch exclusively on BUST Magazine’s site this coming Wednesday, June 6th. A very special performance to celebrate the release will be held Saturday, June 2nd at Soho House New York, with a full band. The…

Stuck in an endless anxiety loop?

Do you often regret not being able to do what you always intended to? Do you find yourself caught up in a mental chatter before any action? If you can resonate with this, you aren’t alone. This end-to-end mind chatter that restricts you from making major decisions is anxiety. It makes us think excess before…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 3, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Nick Offerman shares ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ Spotify Playlist Chosen as the Closing Night Film of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, music-themed crowd-pleaser Hearts Beat Loud, directed by Brett Haley (The Hero, I’ll See You in My Dreams), comes to theaters June 8th. Set in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the film follows a father played by Nick…

Ann Paul – “Stay”

Ann Paul taps into the joy of the singer-songwriter tradition with the 70s-influenced style of “Stay”. Wild and wonderful, the way she lets her arrangements unfold gives them a sense of poetry. From the glistening keyboards to the thoughtful acoustic guitars, everything has a unique careful balance to it. By far the true soulfulness comes…

Garth Adam Personally Announces New EP “I Remember Everything”

The new EP is called “I Remember Everything”. I usually only comment on how and where it was recorded but this time I want to use this moment to talk about friendship, recording and guitars. The first three tracks of the EP were recorded at Linear Recording in Leichhardt, Sydney. I love this place and…

Annie Fitzgerald – ‘You & Me & the Sun’

At first listen to Annie Fitzgerald’s You & Me & the Sun, the first question that comes to mind is,’10,000 Maniacs, where have you been all these years?’ This is because Fitzgerald has a bit of Natalie Merchant in the way she sings these ten songs. Or maybe it’s because album opener, “Be Like a…

JADA KINGDOM DEBUTS DAY OF THE DEAD INSPIRED VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘B.Y.E.H.’

Jada Kingdom is many things: entrepreneur, model, songwriter, social media influencer, advocate for positive body image, vocalist, and artist. Above all though, she’s a creative visionary and she’s taking the world by storm. Her previous single “Wull On” garnered support from BBC Radio 1Xtra, Ebro Apple Beats, Hot 97 New York, and more. She spearheads…

Top US Cities for Good Tunes

Who doesn’t love live music? The only thing that can make a great getaway even better is a soundtrack, and the following places know it. Whether by celebrating their sonic past or by cultivating new and exciting scenes, these US cities are a must for anyone who calls themself a music fan. And once you…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 2, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Austin’s Golden Dawn Arkestra releases new album & shares new music video Forever promoting belief in the transcendence of time and space, Golden Dawn Arkestra continues to experiment with a myriad of musical styles & genres, all the while remaining true to their expansive cinematic sound. RAL (formerly of Dubsidia) Releases New EP, ‘Simple Things,’…

5 Benefits of shopping at Bax music shop

Are you looking for the perfect headphones to take with  you on your next road trip? Or perhaps you wanna to give your man a new guitar for his birthday? Or maybe you want to get your kid interested in music so you want to look for something that would pique that interest. Look no…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 1, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

LIZ VICE RELEASES NEW ALBUM SAVE ME OUT TODAY Soulful songstress Liz Vice is excited to announce the release of her sophomore album Save Me out everywhere today. Team Picture | Share full ‘Recital’ mini-album Leeds-based six-piece, Team Picture have today released their debut mini-album, ‘Recital’ out via Big Dumb Music. Produced by Matt Peel…

Meg Myers releases haunting track, “Take Me To The Disco”

Meg Myers has released “Take Me To The Disco,” the haunting title track from her forthcoming album of the same name, out 7/20 on 300 Entertainment. The album opener is subtly arresting – a sweeping, ethereal song about feeling untethered and wanting to escape. “‘Take Me To The Disco’ explores self awareness, connection and escape,”…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 1, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

All Things Go has your first listen to Guthrie Brown’s new tune “Edge Of The World” + new EP out 8/31 Nashville-based singer/writer Guthrie Brown is flexing his alt-pop musical muscle with the release of his brand new single, “Edge Of The World,” housed on his forthcoming EP, Keeping On, set for release on August…

Just Loud releases powerful new track & video ‘Ghost’

A powerful track that questions how humans deal with love and loneliness, ‘Ghost’ showcases Just Loud’s striking vocals and fearless originality – immaculately blending pop and modern R&B with in-your-face 80’s rock spirit. The video, made in collaboration with artist Aleia Murawski (who was featured in Petra Collins’ In Search of Us show last year…

Stepping Sideways – ‘Destined to Fall’

Have you ever been anywhere in the south? Have you ever just been to a place where time seems to stop right as soon as you get there? During the peak of summer, most people get their bags packed and head to any portion of the Gulf Coast to experience summer food, fun, heat, magic,…

Justina Valentine Presents Video “JUST”

The feeling of pain is inevitable. At some point in our lives, we all face challenges and have to overcome adversity in all different types of situations. Everyone faces negativity from others and how we respond to such adversity defines us as a people. In her latest single “Just,” newly-minted international phenomenon Justina Valentine shares her story…

New Video By David Haerle “Finding Natalie”

To really understand a musical artist, you have to watch them in the studio. Do they communicate with their musicians, or do they stand apart? Does the song overtake them or do they invite in the unexpected, fluidly channeling it into the music? Moments in the studio can become a high-wire balancing act. Few artists…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 31, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Noise-pop / alt-rock band The Voms release video for “Left Right” Man’s best friend… or is he? The Voms new music video for “Left Right” takes a comical perspective of urgent cravings and crude problem-solving, as an adorable canine takes a turn for the dark side, plotting revenge against his owner. Premiered on Alt Dialogue,…

HARE Present ‘First Impressions’ EP

HARE is the project of New Jersey based songwriter and musician Sebastien Isaac, accompanied by drummer Michael Santa Cruz, keyboardist Jon Caplan, and guitarists James Licata and Graham Orbe. After honing his songwriting during his time in college, Isaac returned to NJ and began showcasing at open mics around the tri-state area. He soon began…

6 Ways To Make More Time For Yourself

Have you ever wondered why you’re always working and you’ve just got no time to have fun anymore? When you look at your friends going out and enjoying themselves, or you gaze out of the window and wish you were anywhere but in the office or at your desk, do you ever think there must…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 31, 2018 @ NOON EST

Good Charlotte Release New Music Video For “Actual Pain” Generation Rx represents both a new chapter and full circle moment for the group-brothers Joel [vocals] and Benji Madden [guitar, vocals], Billy Martin [guitar], Paul Thomas [bass], and Dean Butterworth [drums]. Powered by punk spirit, rock songcraft, and cinematic ambition, they retain the signature vitality and…

How to Make Your Venue Lighting Brighter and More Efficient

Music venues need to have strong lighting for all kinds of reasons. Audience members want to be able to view their favorite performance artists on stage clearly and easily. They want to be able to view their dates and friends with just as much ease, too. If you’re interested in options that can brighten your…

CHARLI XCX UNVEILS “5 IN THE MORNING”

The pop innovator wrote the track herself alongside Nat Dunn (Marshmello & Anne-Marie “Friends”) and Cleo Tighe (Jess Glynne), with the track’s trap-infused production from Invisible Men (ZAYN, Iggy Azalea). At the apex of her field and experimenting from the margins to the mainstream, Charli XCX has been working solidly in the studio over the…

Reigning Days release unnerving video for ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’

Following the release of their debut album Eclipse, Reigning Days have just shared the lyric video for the new single ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’. Visualising the narrative in unnerving cartoon form, the video sees a devious fox attempting to charm his prey. Despite his efforts, his prey escapes as he attempts the same trick twice, and…

5 Questions Featuring Across The Board

We are so excited to be here on May 31 as we get to hang out with Across The Board. We caught them at a perfect time as they have their third album, ‘Sonic Boom’ out now. I love how open & gracious they were with our Q&A so lets get right into it with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 31, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Alice Merton Shares “Lash Out” Video Alice Merton has shared the video for her new smash single “Lash Out”. The video was co-directed by Max Nadolny & Jonas Stark, and was shot between Berlin and South Africa. “Lash Out” is included on her ‘No Roots’ EP, which also features the hit title track along with…

Natalise + the Sunset Run Present “In the Fall”

In an age where fake news and superficial facades run rampant through media circuits, authenticity is a valuable resource. Wielding an all-organic force-of-nature voice, an effortless knack for songwriting, and crystal clear honesty, Natalise + The Sunset Run are a diamond in the rough of emerging cultural icons. The wonderfully crafted, fully realized new music…

New Video By Lady Moon & The Eclipse “Star Gazing”

Who among us hasn’t wished he or she could gaze at the stars during daytime? To get lost in the rhythms of nature, and slip into a waking reverie?  To find something that might help you transcend the limitations of the hectic world around you?  Well, Lady Moon & The Eclipse have what you’re looking…

Ray William Roldan Presents New Single ‘Falling Star’

Forget the new school country, that’s more pop than country. “Falling Star” is old school, classic country. If “Falling Star” doesn’t get you tapping your foot, nothing will. The lyrics are well written and tell a story. Almost at the end of the song, you get a delightful guitar solo. The chorus of the song…

The Norm – ‘Delirious’

Music history is filled with colorful stories about famous brothers creating memorable music together (the Gallaghers in Oasis, Everly Brothers, to name a few), but the two siblings that comprise The Norm (Bryan Rucker and Ryan Bars) are also brothers – only they’re step-brothers. You might say, then, the brotherly duo The Norm is not…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

L.A. Girlfriend Shares “Ex” Track Via BlackBook LA-based, fuzz pop artist L.A. Girlfriend shares her new single, “Ex,” off her forthcoming REGINA EP. BlackBook exclusively premiered the track praising it stating, “Indeed, with its thumping rhythm, somber synths and piercing guitar blasts, it’s a thoroughly absorbing electro-pop archetype.” Lead single “Possession,” was debuted by LA…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Dark Electro-Wave: Scratch Massive Releases “Last Dance” from New Record GARDEN OF LOVE Together as Scratch Massive, French duo Maud Geffray and Sébastien Chenut have been making electro-tinged slow-motion house since 1999. With multiple full-lengths and original soundtracks under their belt, these two have a knack for crafting moody, cinematic bangers. “Last Dance” fits this…