The Kernal premieres “Tennessee Sun” The Kernal’s breezy “Tennessee Sun” is the “Song of the Week” at The Bluegrass Situation, who describe The Kernal’s sound as “smart, often witty twang that infuses that sense of locomotive, gospel-tinged mystery.” They write, “‘Tennessee Sun,’ premiering exclusively here, shows his skills at the lyrical ramble, conjuring up Bob…
The Ricky Fitts – ‘The Great Beyond’
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The Ricky Fitts deliver a classic cool with the pop perfection of “The Great Beyond”. Fitting into a fine 80s revivalist tradition a la Neon Indian and M83, their songs are full of life. Stylistically the Ricky Fitts incorporate a wide variety of influences, from Prince’s funk glam to the Weeknd’s downright infectious dance-focused grooves.…
5 QUESTIONS FEAT FELLOW AMERICAN
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So today we are excited to check in with Fellow American from Lubbock, Texas. They guys have their new EP ‘From Me to Shore’ out now and it is awesome. They also have live dates all through March & beyond. Lets see what’s going on with Fellow American! Skope: Where are we talking from today…
STEFFLON DON ’16 SHOTS’ VIDEO
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Following on her appearance on XL Recordings brand new New Gen compilation and the Gigg’s remix of her debut single ‘Real Ting’, London-via-Rotterdam MC STEFFLON DON today releases a brand new video for single ’16 Shots’. Taken from her debut mixtape ‘Real Ting’, ’16 Shots’ was filmed on location in Jamaica, directed by Steff herself…
Pop Rockers Nobody Move Releases New Single “Toothache”
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Bustling out of a city with vast musical history with a sound influenced by pop rock and pop punk alike, Chicago pop rockers Nobody Move is hoping their new single “Toothache” follows in the footsteps of their first hit singles “Starless Sky” and “Hips.” “Toothache” and “Hips” will both be featured on the band’s forthcoming…
Maps to the Hollywood Scars – ‘Volume One’
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Delivered with great fury is the passionate performance of Maps to the Hollywood Scars’ “Volume One”. The sound deserves to be blasted at full possible volume to truly appreciate its physicality. Neatly tying together elements of punk, pop, with a slight hardcore edge Maps to the Hollywood Scars is a downright delight. Vocals rise above…
Koreen Perry Releases 2 Videos “Dreams In A Bucket” and “See Through You”
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A musician with a country, folk-pop sound with a little bit of a classic rock edge, Koreen Perry is an artist that mixes a meaningful, dreamy message with a positive, pop beat. We are excited to share with you her newest video for “Dreams In A Bucket,” as well as a bonus clip for “See…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2017
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Superhuman Happiness, Rubblebucket announce new project Touch/Feel TOUCH/FEEL performs experimental pop with a chamber music sensibility. Driving and raw dance rhythms, elegant melodic phrases, and an engaging dynamic move the audience from gentle meditations to head banging emotional workouts. Drawing inspiration from early Peter Gabriel records, Sade, the Kronos Quartet, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Kraftwerk,…
Lee Williams – “Never Give Up!”
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“Never Give Up!” shows off Lee Williams’ mastery of the classic rock sound. Delivered with true heart and grit, the song is a true stunner. Full of optimism the song emphasizes moving forward in life through all the suffering that a journey can bring. Lyrics have a poetic quality to them, as Lee Williams lets…
Dario Black New Single “Dont Let Go (No Te Vayas)”
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Dario Black known to many to take the genres of EDM and pop, to create his own flare of the two genres. Thus, he has launched a new song and single called “Don’t Let Go (No Te Vayas)” off his new EP “Temporary Love”. In an interview he did recently he says that this new…
New Devon Baldwin Track of the Month ‘How You Like Me Now’
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Following the release of her first music video, Devon Baldwin returns with a vengeful dream pop anthem, ‘How You Like Me Now’ produced by frequent collaborator Christoph Andersson. This is the fifth installment of her newest project where she releases a new song every month on the 21st (until the end of time). Today’s release…
Vama “Ghosts At War” Video
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Through its epic live shows and soaring songwriting, VAMA has helped rebels and dreamers like find their escape. This Romanian quintet has been a staple on the scene for nearly a decade, and though their name is still new to many American viewers they are poised to make a big impact in 2017. With a…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2017
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BREAKING ARTIST ONCUE PREMIERES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “CRY WOLF” WITH RESPECT MAGAZINE Today, breaking hip-hop artist OnCue premieres the visual to his buzzed-about single “Cry Wolf” featuring Dntel (The Postal Service) exclusively with Respect Magazine. The captivating visual was filmed and directed by Hunter Lyon at the Floyd Bennett Airfield in Brooklyn. Refreshingly raw, the…
3 Important Lawn Care Tips For Fall
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If you want to get your lawn fertilized, choose fall as the season to do so. It is probably the best time of the year to fertilize the green area. You can apply fertilizers during the early part of September, followed by reapplying the same in the later half of October and early November. Although…
James Patrick Morgan – ‘Art + Work = Love’
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The first EP release from Georgia native James Patrick Morgan, Art + Work = Love, is a formidable five song collection. It includes one cover, but the remaining four songs are Morgan originals revealing him to be just more than a transformational performer. Morgan is a talented songwriter too who manages to mesh the disparate…
Alice Jemima Shares Video For “No Diggity”
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Just ahead of the release of her debut LP Alice Jemima, that is due out March 3rd, 2017 via Sunday Best, English singer Alice Jemima is thrilled to share the artful video for her viral cover of Blackstreet’s iconic track “No Diggity”. Watch it HERE. The single, which appears on her debut self-titled album, was…
Lillie Mae Unveils Jack White Produced Album
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Third Man Records has announced the extraordinary new album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter-musician Lillie Mae. FOREVER AND THEN SOME arrives worldwide on Friday, April 14th and is available for pre-order now, with all digital pre-orders receiving an instant download of the album’s wistful first single, “Over The Hill and Through The Woods,” which was also released…
Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show – Season 6 Episode 2
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Gar Francis gives Bob Dylan’s classic “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” a nice hazy update. Featuring fuzz-out frantic guitar rhythms, the song possesses the same playful spirit as the original. The way the song unfolds stays true to Bob Dylan’s vision while offering up something completely new and exciting. A sense of intimacy defines…
GOJIRA DEBUT OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE CELL”
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Gojira have debuted the official music video for “The Cell,” which is featured on their critically adored new LP, MAGMA. The video, directed by Drew Cox, sees Gojira delivering a pummeling and dynamic performance captured by a thermal-imaging camera. The official video for “The Cell” is streaming now on Gojira’s YouTube channel. http://www.gojira-music.com/ Next month…
Jimmy Shannon – ‘Better Now Than Ever’
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The latest full length album from songwriter Jimmy Shannon, Better Now than Ever, marks a new creative high for this fine musician. The eleven song collection plays with the same vibrancy and inspiration listeners might expect from a debuting young prodigy while still exhibiting the canniness and invention veterans bring to bear. Unlike many players…
Connor Byers “Like Oh” Video
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For many artists, 15 years old is about the time that they start taking their first steps towards their dreams of being in the spotlight. If you’re Connor Byers, however, you’re already well on your way at the age of 15. His first EP was the four song LOCKED, which quickly built up a legion…
SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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The Band of Heathens Release New Music Video for “All I’m Asking” On January 13th, The Band of Heathens released their new album Duende, the band’s fifth studio album (and eighth overall), marking their tenth anniversary as a group. The group has recently shared a video for the lead track, “All I’m Asking”, which is…
SOFIA CARSON UNVEILS STUNNING VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “BACK TO BEAUTIFUL”
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Muti-hyphenate Sofia Carson recently unveiled her newest single, “Back To Beautiful” featuring Alan Walker and now she follows with a stunning accompanying video. Directed by Emil Nava (Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris), the clip begins as Carson walks onto a desolate stage in a shimmering gown, and follows her through the historic Los Angeles Theatre before…
NSFW: MO3 DIGS DEEP FOR “WHAT SHE SAID” VISUAL
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While the digital age has ushered in brand new ways for artists to sell and promote their music, Dallas rapper Mo3’s music is literally flying off the shelves the old-fashioned way; people are copping it at their local mom & pop. Not impressed? Well, Mo3 has been charting on several Billboard Charts for months now…
Danielea Castell – ‘Thank You Water’
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With a hushed reverence Danielea Castell celebrates the power of our mystical connection with water on the album “Thank You Water”. Arrangements are stripped down to the absolute essentials and by far the heart and soul of the album rests with Danielea Castell’s strong assured vocals. Lyricism is simple, intentional and presents true love…
Daybreak Embrace Release Official Music Video for “The Moment”
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South Florida based Alternative Rock/Metal band Daybreak Embrace has released the Official Music Video for their newest single, “The Moment.” Utilizing footage from their performance at Woodstock Poland 2016, “The Moment” was self-filmed and includes live stage shots as well as behind the scenes moments. “The Moment” is a tribute to the fans and family…
Tips For Taking Your Video Channel To The Next Level
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Countless people are using online video hosting platforms to garner attention for important issues. In fact, some of the most popular videos and video channels are even helping their owners generate massive amounts of income. Whether you have a theory you’d like to share or something funny and intriguing that you think others would like…
Wayne Olivieri – ‘Eclectic Mind’
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Wayne Olivieri’s career has saw him opening for some of the music world’s biggest names over the last three decades, fostering long standing friendships with some of the most popular and talented performers popular music has ever seen, while still resolutely remaining true to his muse. This is a performer, likewise, with tremendous character who…
Intrinsic Nature – ‘I.N. Concert With You’
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Intrinsic Nature’s music is the product of Milo Keysington’s extensive experience as a musician and his singular creative vision for the band’s music. His compatriots in the band, guitarist Bruno Levy and drummer Steve Myers, are the ideal collaborators for helping Keysington to fill out the five impressive songs on the band’s second release, an…
Belgium’s SX Share “Vision” From New Album ‘Alphabet’
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Today, February 21st, Stefanie Callebaut and Benjamin Desmet, collectively known as SX, release the first single “Vision” off their upcoming album Alphabet. Singing “you can’t see through my heart / we’re all sentiments,” SX opens the conversation about the perception of beauty and our abilities to see beyond the surface. Inspired by the philosophy of…
Rickie Lee Jones & Madeleine Peyroux Release Politically Charged Video
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On the eve of their first ever tour together,Rickie Lee Jones & Madeleine Peyroux have released a politically charged video that addresses women’s rights along with a host of human rights issues to accompany their newly recorded cover of David Essex’s “Rock On”. Jones’ note when the video was posted read as follows: “Standing up…
Sambadi Majumder – ‘Unseen and Beyond’
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Sambadi Majumder’s “Unseen and Beyond” is metal at its most malicious. Featuring astounding shredding and brutal percussion, the songs deserve to be blasted as loud as possible. The way that Sambadi Majumder lets the songs sprawl is quite compelling for these are pieces that are built up to become forces of nature. By bringing the…
Astro Tan ‘Canary’ Album Stream Premiere @skopemag
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Astro Tan is a Psychedelic R&B three-piece out of Portland, OR. The trio hail from opposing corners of the continent; calling rural Pennsylvania, urban Seattle, and remote Alaska their homes, respectively. Perhaps their trans-continental allows for what is a genre-bending songbook that places foot in no strict stylistic camp. Primary songwriting responsibilities oscillate between Sam…
Race to Neptune – ‘Oh Contraire’
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Sounding like a long-lost late 80s darkwave band, Race to Neptune’s “Oh Contraire” is an absolute blast. Volume is a must for these are songs that deserve to be felt and heard. Best taken in a single sitting Race to Neptune conjures up images of Sonic Youth at the peak of their wonders. Quite beautiful…
BBERLAY “Brassy” Video
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Introducing the Detroit-born, Brooklyn-based Brassy icon, Bberlay. Her new video + single, “BRASSY” works as an unapologetic statement of intent, kicking the door in for a new generation of ghetto-tech and B-more Club music-inspired rap for the counter-culture. Visually, Bberlay is high fashion with a street edge, rocking teeny-tiny poom poom shorts & her signature…
Daphne Willis – ‘Freaks Like Me’
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Daphne Willis creates downright decadent pop confections on “Freaks Like Me”. Neatly bringing together jazz, RnB, with a hint of the theatrical there is something freewheeling throughout the collection. A sense of fun informs the entirety of the album with every song playing off the last. With every song treated as a chapter in a…
Jason Andrew Brown – ‘Jason Andrew Brown’
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Sung straight from the heart Jason Andrew Brown’s assured self-titled debut is an absolute joy. Nicely merging elements of funk, indie rock, folk, and hard rock all framed within a pop structure the songs are simply stunning. Front and center is Jason Andrew Brown’s strong confident voice which rings out true. The songs offer small…
Berlin-Based Electro Pop Artist Solarrio’s “Hopeless”
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Filmed in Seoul, South Korea, the captivating video for “Hopeless” depicts a much too brief international affair as buzzing Berlin electronic popster Solarrio searches for, finds, and then loses the young and lovely object of his affection. Of all the mesmerizing music and achingly sincere lyrics written by Solarrio, “Hopeless” is possibly the most emotional…
Tips to Help You Get the Best Personally Injury Lawyer
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If you happen to get involved in an accident which causes you to get hospitalized and stay away from work and your daily duties, you should file a lawsuit against whoever may have brought that upon you. In case you did not know, know you know and it is time to act upon it. Personal…
How to Hire The Best Professional Landscaper
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So, you’ve finally put your foot down and the landscaping project is set to kick off soon. Great! Have a budget yet? How about a landscaper? Not yet? Well, that will be a tough one. The landscaper you select will determine if you get the outcome you expected or something better. There are many landscaping…
