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@skopemag Premiere – Edenn Presents ‘Thinking’ Single/Video

The popularity of lyric videos, for the most part, depends on the inherent worth of the lyric they visually depict. There’s no question that’s true for Edenn’s new single and accompanying video “Thinking”, but Edenn doesn’t stop there. His lyric video for “Thinking” pairs the writing with often breathtakingly beautiful imagery gathered around an aerial…

The Norm – ‘Delirious (single)’

How time flies, is an expression of saying, that is used quite often if not always by many. This goes for The Norm, an alternative rock hip hop act whose time at last has come for them. This being that those days and nights of the past, that were spent in their parent’s garages, so many years prior where hours…

Aunt Stella’s Ashes – ‘Shades of Gray’

“Shades of Gray” is the latest single from North Florida’s Aunt Stella’s Ashes, the latest project in front man Tim Schichtel’s long history with bands in the North Florida rock scene. This project has the potential to be the most successful yet for Schichtel thanks, in no small part, to his continuing collaboration with band…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 16, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Cathy Hutch’s new release ‘Free Wheelin’ A multi-talented performer who writes and sings from the core of her very being, Cathy Hutch is a recipient of the 2008 Diane London Award; (Fredericton, NB), received an Oscar for Autism (for her co-written song I’m In Here); she has performed at the ECMA Awards and has been…

How to Financially Plan Your Music Career

It’s easy to imagine that life as a musician will always look like a glamorous rock and roll fantasy. What you might not realize is that many successful musicians don’t start out with very much money. Here are some things to keep in mind as you work toward making a living in music. Don’t Quit…

Robert DeLong Unveils Video for “Favorite Color Is Blue” ft K.Flay

Today, Robert DeLong unveils the video for his current single “Favorite Color is Blue” ft. K.Flay (WATCH HERE), which is Top 15 at Alternative radio and close to 5 million streams worldwide. The video was shot by ground-breaking producer Dmitry Tokoyakov and director Evgenia Strukova who have done animation work on the Oscar-winning film, The…

Frank Stylez Ft. Logan “Bout Dat Action”

“Bout Dat Action” shows off the impressive confidence of Frank Stylez Ft. Logan. With a passionate flow, the way the song builds up reveals a real talent for crafting infectious hooks. Everything works wonders: from the crisp beats to the lush production. Multiple layers come together to create a virtual kaleidoscopic swirl. By far the…

ESP Evolution – ‘Wishing on a Falling Star’

ESP Evolution goes for a great, lush style with the inspirational “Wishing on a Falling Star”. Optimism rests within the song’s very soul as it drives forward with a tremendous power. Grooves have a physicality to them that results in something that feels so inviting. Layer upon layer of sound is brought into the mix…

My Silent Bravery Presents New Video “18”

Break out your scrunchies, neon threads, and Michael Jackson records, because it’s official: The 80s are back. Matt Wade, A.K.A. My Silent Bravery is throwing it back with his retro new music video for “18.” The captivating new artist has been climbing up the charts, recently landing three peak spots on Billboard, #3 on the Billboard…

New Video By Markus Schulz & Emma Hewitt “Safe From Harm”

What’s better than one of the biggest names in EDM dropping a new single? Two of the biggest names in EDM collaborating on that single! Stars collide in Markus Schulz and Emma Hewitt’s massive new heart-pounding dance-ballad entitled, “Safe From Harm”, and here at HIP Video Promo we have the immense pleasure of introducing you…

Brandon Pope Releases New Single “L.O.V.E”

“L.O.V.E.” – latest single from New York City-based recording artist and producer, Brandon Pope – is the perfect summer jam. Brandon Pope’s distinctive voice emerges over a introspective synth element before Island-inspired drums tap into the foreground, transport the listener to a tropical, sonic playground. “This is the kind of song I listen to with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

I PREVAIL Debut Final Music Video Off Lifelines Album, Hit Single “RISE” In the closing chapter to their debut album Lifelines, Michigan rock group I PREVAIL give fans their signature mix of narrative and humor with their new music video for “RISE”. Directed by the team at Dominar Films, the video follows the boys of…

Natalie Lucassian – ‘Restless’

Summertime…Summer heat…Summer fun…Summer love…It’s that time of year again where the most enjoyable moments are just a phone call away; a moment in the year where the kids get out of school, parents get that opportunity to plan the summer travel, the barbeques begin, and then festival season hits! All along the way, the summer…

HOODCELEBRITYY RELEASES VIDEO FOR “WALKING TROPHY”

Born Tina Pinnock, the acclaimed Jamaican born/Bronx breakout star whose melodic flow on the recent remix of French Montana’s “Famous” continues her signature blend of cutting edge Dancehall delivered with all the Bronx-bred hip hop clout her aptly name persona evokes. In 2015 she began to establish her dynamic musical presence building her own well-rounded…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2018 @ NOON EST

Paupière Share “Défunte Lune De Miel” Video On Brooklyn Vegan “Paupière” contains both the French words for “skin” and for “stone”, organic and mineral, sensitive and hard. And it’s this singular duality that the young Montreal trio, consisting of Julia Daigle, Eliane Préfontaine and Pierre-Luc Begin, plays with on their fascinating new album, À jamais…

Property Manager Raquel Vendome and the Lessons of 9/11

Raquel Vendome was only 10 years old when their whole lives changed. Nino’s, a restaurant started by her father, Antonio “Niño” Vendome, had to close down in the aftermath of the Twin Towers Attack. Everybody wanted out of the city and Ground Zero was a virtual ghost town, except for the thousands of rescuers and…

Intellectual Property: How Music Ownership Contracts Work

There are lots of different parts of the standard music contract. The first place to start is understanding the legal jargon that will be involved. Here are some highlights of how a music ownership contract works. Protection of Copyright You want to be able to protect your piece of music. A contract has stipulations on…

Hilary Woods shares new single “Prodigal Dog”

Sacred Bones Records’ newest signing Hilary Woods is sharing the video for “Prodigal Dog” from her upcoming debut LP Colt ahead of its release on June 8th. Woods said of the video – “For Prodigal Dog I set out to make a video that was slightly claustrophobic, cyclical, predominantly black in colour, one that traced…

When is the Right Time to Seek Orthodontic Treatment?

Having a nice, bright and even smile is important to most people. It is important for dental health, as well as for mental health. Sometimes, well aligned teeth happen naturally. Other times, your teeth may need a little help… or a lot of help. If your child’s teeth are not well aligned, then help is…

Gentlemen and Scholars – ‘Cruisin”

Gentlemen and Scholars are another bright star, shining the sky of rock and roll genre of music. After the enormous success of ” The Record, The Keepsake, And The Thief”, ”The Fault”, ”Bad Apples”, in 2017, they have launched another rich music album, ”Revelry”. ”Revelry” starts out with the electrifying Blues riff, but one single…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 15, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Macy Gray Confirmed Tenth Studio Album “Ruby” Set For Release This Fall. The legendary and multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and actress Macy Gray has confirmed today that she will be releasing her tenth studio album titled “Ruby” on Artistry Music, a Mack Avenue label this fall. Talking exclusively to Billboard Magazine about the…

Hop Along Presents “How Simple”

Some new albums are anticipated because the audience knows exactly what they’re getting. A band makes a record that fans like, and those fans expect to receive a slightly updated version of what they’ve already heard. Other albums are anticipated because of factors unrelated to the music: celebrity, notoriety, music business hyperbole. Hop Along is…

New Video By Tigo B “Where You Come From” ft. DJ Luke Nasty

If you’re not already a member of Tigo B’s tribe, you will be after watching the video for his latest hit “Where You Come From.” Tigo B is an American rapper from Greensboro, North Carolina, taking a unique approach to hip hop. He shapes his sound by drawing from his Sierra Leonean heritage and pop…

The Ultimate Online Casino Music Playlist

There are now lots of great casino games online, so whether you like the idea of joining a live poker table, playing blackjack over the internet, or simply unwinding with some simple games like roulette or slots, you have plenty of choice on sites like Jackpot247 UK casino. There are obviously a lot of advantages…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 14, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Tim Atwood Previews New Song “Mom” for Mother’s Day Tim Atwood has played behind some of the greatest country music performers of all time. For 38 years he played in the staff band at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, performing alongside everyone from Garth Brooks to Carrie Underwood to Jeannie Seely. Over those years Atwood…

NOTD Release Brand New Video Featuring Bea Miller for “I Wanna Know”

Swedish production pair NOTD have unveiled the official video for their hit summer single ‘I Wanna Know’ featuring Bea Miller. Consisting of Tobi Danielsson and Samuel Brandt, NOTD have racked up a number of acclaimed remixes in the past few years, including reworks for the likes of Stanaj (100 million streams), Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Ed…

JAIRA BURNS RELEASES NEW SONG “SUGARCOAT”

If there’s one word to describe singer/songwriter, Jaira Burns it is bold; and that is exactly what she exudes on her new single, “Sugarcoat.” Her raspy vocals belt out some decisive lyrics as she firmly announces the end of a relationship: “I’m so f*cking tired of you.” Burns clearly has the pipes; and the emotion…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 14, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

SLOWTRIP (Members of Rotting Out, No Bragging Rights and The Greenery) Premiere New Song (“Follow”) “There’s a delicious hard crunch to the quartet’s leaden, harmonized guitars, and, playing the loud/soft dynamic adroitly, their second single “Follow” whiplashes you back to the ’90s.”- Buzzbands.la RISING ARTIST BILLY RAFFOUL’S “I’M NOT A SAINT” DEBUTS TODAY Of the…

Mouse & Level Present “I Bet You Won’t”

People are still buzzing about “I Bet U Won’t,” one of the top hits from Level and Mouse On Tha Track’s collab album, Get It While It’s Hot. The track has racked up more than 2 million views on a viral Instagram post, and its music video has reached over 4 million total YouTube views.…

New Video By Raquel Aurilia “Pretty Roses”

When choosing the life path of an artist, quite often one is faced with the trials and tribulations of the road less traveled. The pressure of social norms can weigh down on artists, making it difficult to reach their goals without crumbling under the mass. For singer/songwriter, Raquel Aurilia, it’s been a 14 year journey…

Calazzus – The Calazzus Project II

With summer waiting just around the corner, beat master Calazzus is dropping a sick new collection of jams on us in his latest extended play, The Calazzus Project II. If you’re not already aware, Calazzus (pronounced Colossus) is a Maryland-based composer who has primarily worked in hip-hop, R&B and soundtracking up until this point in his…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 13, 2018 @ 7 AM EST

GRAMMY-WINNING DUO A GREAT BIG WORLD DROPS NEW SINGLE “YOUNGER” GRAMMY-winning duo A Great Big World have decided that their third album (out later this year via Epic) should be self-titled, and for good reason: because it is who they truly are. For the first time, the NYC pairing of Chad King and Ian Axel…

Cat Dail – ‘Fight for Love’ EP

Sung straight from the heart and from personal experience, Cat Dail proves to be a deft storyteller with the insightful “Fight for Love EP”. Blues, soul, with a little bit of funk, the way the songs evolve gives them a gorgeous temperament. Perfectly balanced, the whole collection has a classic cool to it. By far…

Jeffrey Dallet – “Abnormal Oddities” EP

Jeffrey Dallet goes for a rustic sort of timeless folk with the passionate “Abnormal Oddities EP”. Tenderness flows through these songs recalling Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s earnest vocal delivery. Done with the utmost of care these tracks are imbued with such life and vigor. Stylistically Jeffrey Dallet incorporates a wide variety of approaches into the mix,…

NOAH CYRUS & MAX’S NEW LOVE SONG “TEAM” OUT TODAY

Platinum-selling artists Noah Cyrus and MAX have revealed their new song “Team.” The track is another tease from Cyrus’ forthcoming LP, an emotional love song showcasing Cyrus’ softer side. “This song and the way everything came together means so much to me,” says Cyrus. “The [single] cover is actually a photo of my grandparents who…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 12, 2018 @ NOON EST

Kelly Willis’ “Back Being Blue” streaming on NPR Music’s “First Listen” NPR Music explains, “The passage of time has brought unforeseen blessings: distance from others’ notions of what she ought to sing and how she should be presented…Without making any fuss, Willis proves that she can have it both ways, and that’s a source of…

Jon Patrick Walker Presents “You and I”

You And I is a playlist about love. It is filled soft and sweet tones. Jon seems to understand these emotions which he is singing about well. He may understand emotions well; this may be because Jon has been an actor for twenty five years. For five years he’s been writing music influenced by The…

Les Fradkin – “Escape From Earth”

Les Fradkin’s spirited “Escape From Earth” offers a beautiful marriage of electronica and classical in a swirling, spellbinding mix. A fully immersive experience, at times the album recalls some of Wendy Carlos’s best-known pieces. Highly visceral, the way the many layers intermingle results in a true exploration of sound. Stylistically, Les Fradkin draws from a…