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Eugene Cole goes for an easy-going disposition on the soothing soul of “Together Forever In Love”. Vocals take front and center stage for there is a decadence to be felt within the entirety of the work. Done with such glee the track unfurls at its own leisurely pace. R&B, soul, and pop mix into a…
Pop superstars H3RIZON, consisting of Bernadette Marquez (Bernie), Tiara Nyuzo and Gabrielle Montalbo (Gabby), have today announced their gorgeous, festive new single, One More Christmas, a poppy, RnB-influenced bop about longing for that special someone during the holidays. The girls, who have amassed nearly 2 million followers on TikTok, have also announced a sparkling, joyful…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 30, 2021 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope STANDOUT RAPPER MIKE DIMES UNLEASHES HIS NEWEST SINGLE, “BACKROOM” “BACKROOM” is the latest in a string of impressive new singles for Mike Dimes, following “WISS” and “No Trends,” both of which have collectively accumulated over 500k views on their…
Cinematic pop artist, Jacqueline Loor, has unveiled the video for the title track of her debut album, Show Them. With unfiltered emotion and relatable themes aimed at empowering people – especially those identifying as female – to take control of their destinies, Show Them was released in October, after a string of singles (both in…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 30, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Video: Hollowed Human – Sedated – (Rock / Metal) “We are Shame, Angst, Ire and Hope. Like you, we are people who have lived through life’s euphoric highs and descended to the darkest depths of agony. ALL of…
Representing the 215, Philadelphia native True Hustler releases new video for “Candy Rain” a smooth R&B ballad dedicated to his special lady. True Hustler has been in the game for a long time working on Music, launching True Hustler Music the record label as well as the True Hustler clothing brand , all of which…
Tearing us asunder with every lumbering strike of the piano keys, we’re drawn closer to a world of melancholic melodicism in the painfully surreal “Coming Home” that is both ominous and strangely fascinating, especially if you’re as appreciative of dark harmonies as I am. The drums kick into place and the bassline starts to rumble…
For a sound unlike any other and a true hidden gem in the rap/hip-hop community, take a look at Uncommon Nasa’s unique artistry. Bringing poetry back tastefully and stylistically, Uncommon Nasa is all about finding wisdom through rebelling against the mainstream. His lyrics roll off his tongue, reverberating through the mic while he maintains his…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 30, 2021 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAC ROSS DROPS NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “NEVER SAY” Jac Ross has just wrapped up a whirlwind holiday weekend, dropping his new track “Never Say” on Friday after Thanksgiving, followed by his first Soul Train Award Cypher performance, which premiered Sunday…
@skopemag news – monday – november 29, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lucas Laufen shares his next melancholic single ‘Time Took Tolls’ About the song, Lucas said: “I started writing this song on a train to South Tyrol last February amidst a really big touring schedule. I’d played 30 shows over…
Before we begin, I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions and update our readers about your latest endeavors. For starters, please introduce yourself. Who is The Arrow and The Bow? The Arrow & The Bow is Hillary Reynolds and Hannah Lou Woods, two acclaimed singer-songwriters, who joined…
Not everything that dances has a body. Water dances, as does light; words can dance on the page if they’re arranged properly. In the hands of a skilled producer, the notes of a tune often seem to dance, too. Although you’re unlikely to hear it in a disco, composer Sp8ce Owl makes dance music —…
@skopemag news – monday – november 29, 2021 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TERSIVEL release video/single “Weeping Iron Tears” After two well-received album and a handful of smaller releases, TERSIVEL are ready to take a step forward a show you their musical evolution. “Weeping Iron Tears”, the first digital single of the…
The 4th quarter is here and artists are going harder than ever with their new releases. As we just wrapped up Thanksgiving, we have a lot of dope music to appreciate and give thanks for. With the new year right around the corner, these artists will look to carry the momentum of their latest releases…
Sometimes, we are all searching for a place where we belong. Rich Lown has bottled that yearning for belonging and poured it into his recent single ‘A Place Where I Call Home’. Whilst it was first released as an impactful acoustic single, the track has found a newfound beauty in the form of a piano…
TEMPO RECORDS presents “I Know” A beautiful, inspirational song written by Mr. Tempo himself and performed by talented recording artist Krystal Khayne Mr. TEMPO (Frederick A, Morton, Jr.) wears many hats in the creative and music industry, constantly blurring and defying traditional roles. An accomplished lawyer, he is the visionary behind the media Company, TEMPO…
Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz feature a beautiful, communal spirit on the optimism of “Distant Dream”. Done with the utmost of dignity there is a lightness to be found within, one that touches the very soul. Instrumentally kept light on its feet, the song has a fragile, delicate balance about it. The amount of sunshine…
Daxton sings with heart and soul on the powerful “Otherside”. A strong bluesy quality dominates much of the work. Sung with tremendous fire to it, the rest of the band works wonders in accentuating the power of his words. The way it all comes together lends it a certain pathos for the word choice helps…
@skopemag news – saturday – november 27, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KWESI ARTHUR returns with new single “Celebrate” featuring TENI A track worthy of its title, “Celebrate” showcases Kwesi Arthur’s innate skill of capturing varying moods within his catalogue, this time offering an addictive afro-induced beat produced by Mogbeatz alongside…
A minimal yet affectionate take on futuristic R&B, Leol provides a real passion on the intense “Savages”. The sound has a crystal clarity about it. Production has a great glimmering sheen about it making sure that every single detail matters. His voice is mixed front and center with a degree of pure love for the…
@skopemag news – friday – november 26, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope North-London newcomer Catching Cairo “When It’s Over” EP and Stunning video Bursting with rich, soulful musicality, the newcomer’s homegrown lullaby tones glide over fresh and innovative production. Blending genres, 5 track EP “When Its Over” combines Cairo’s love for…
Fueled by an intrinsic creative connection, RM47 is a Los Angeles-based duo comprised of multi-hyphenate artists MAAD and Raleigh. Together, their shared experiences and respective areas of expertise both complement and challenge the other, allowing their collaborative process to be as organic as possible. Prior to formally writing music utilizing the RM47 moniker, MAAD, who…
3 Day Weekend is a brand new release by singer and songwriter Cholly. This artist has already showcased so much talent, passion and vision when it comes to creating a unique formula. While most artists and bands seem to get stuck in the usual creative boxes, Cholly has worked to distance herself from the usual…
@skopemag news – friday – november 26, 2021 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Indietronica Four Piece LAZYRAVE Return with ‘Snakey’ Indietronica four-piece LAZYRAVE return with their new single ‘Snakey’. Following on from their recent release ‘Lazy Raver’, the new single is an attitude-filled indie rave track. As the guys say, “we’ve all…
Scott Waters opens his album, Vibes For Miles, with “Love Is Gonna Find You,” and the optimism suggested by that title doesn’t lag much for the eleven songs on this consistently positive album. The lyrics to this album-opener, borrow from The Bible (“love is patient and kind”), as well as pantheism, in that God is…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 25, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Music // emie nathan – “closed doors” (Debut EP out this Friday) Today top newcomer emie nathan releases her powerful, invoking new song “closed doors” ahead of this Friday’s launch of her debut EP “white light” via Platoon.…
Singer and songwriter T.E. Yates has recently re-joined forces with his longtime collaborator Biff Roxby, a producer who has helped him bring his music to life for some time now. The result of this new creative effort is a brand new EP titled “Strange Weather.” Unfolding lusciously over the span of six intertwining songs, the…
“This is not a music video, this is an experience.” Atlanta native Frederick Tabiyus Nah IV is an award-winning Liberian-American music artist, film director, producer, and actor. Tabiyus is now an emerging force within the Los Angeles entertainment industry, which is evidenced by his extensive resume and repertoire.Throughout his career, Tabiyus has showcased his musical…
When you are down on your luck, everything looks like a sign. A stray encounter, a change in the weather, a talisman: to a desperate person, they all promise a new dawn. Usually, that’s just superstition. But what if there’s more to it? What if the belief in a lucky break is enough to motivate…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 24, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VIDEO: Unsettling self-made Lynchian-meets-Bo Burnham visual from cacophonous craftsmen Chew Magna! Teasing their forthcoming self-titled debut album, Manchester’s most uplifting cacophonous craftsmen Chew Magna, are serving up their own alt-rock antidote to lifelessness in the modern age with the…
Get an addictive and melodic musical experience as Leol brings his new single, ‘Savages.’ The track is crafted with modern grooves of digital music that puts up a contemporary layer on the trap along with meandering soft grooves of refreshing hip-hop. The artist’s unpredictable vocal skills and rhythmic flow can adapt to any soundscape, while…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 23, 2021 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DAMN YOUR EYES Gets ‘Weaponized’ with Crushing New Track New York metal stalwarts DAMN YOUR EYES are slowing down the tempo and diving face first into bone-crushing heaviness on their latest track, “Weaponized.” As with most songs from the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 23, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Swiss Hard-Rock / Punk power trio Operation Blockhead unveiled new music video “Part-Time Loser” A few days after the official release of their brand new album, Swiss hard-rock/punk-rockers Operation Blockhead just unveiled a new official music video illustrating the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 23, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hot Flash Heat Wave Announces New LP, Sportswear, Due February 11, 2022 Hot Flash Heat Wave is here to take you away—to put your head in the clouds for a few minutes, if only to enjoy the view. The…
Tar and Flowers blooms with a majestic, classic sound on the expansive “Western Symphony”. Sounds soar up into the heavens. A clear love for the psychedelic informs the entirety of the experience. Elements of spaghetti westerns, world music, indie rock, and ragas emerge throughout. By far the highlight comes from the soothing, smooth lived-in vocals…
“It’s not like I was innocent,” concedes Harper Starling in the dramatic pre-chorus of “Cannot Tell a Lie,” her latest single. She owns up to her participation in a ferociously competitive pick-up scene: playing the angles and calculating the odds, losing lovers to former friends, getting with the wrong person for strategic reasons, drinking deep…
Bob Dylan famously sang “the times they are-a-changin’” in 1964, giving way to a new style of American folk and poetry. Laura Sumner takes a cue from the famed songwriter and molds together the worlds of pop music and Americana in her new hit “American Man”. WEBSITE: https://www.laurasumner.com/ A masterful storyteller and magnetic singer, Sumner…
Elsewhere are, in some ways, a band from an earlier time. Their sound is thoroughly modern, they aren’t moored to the past in any way, but the artistic spirit behind this band adheres to a much different aesthetic. Elsewhere comes across as everyday people gifted with the ability to convey their thoughts and feelings through…
@skopemag news – monday – november 22, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alt Rock Band AEIR Release Official Lyric Video for Single “SMOKE ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM” Columbus, Ohio, Alt Rock band, AEIR, have signed on to Stephen Perkins’ (Janes Addiction) label Perkins Palace Records. The band released their official…
Texas native and country music’s sweetheart Ashliegh Lisset recently released her latest single “Stop the Bullet” (written by Phil Barton, Emily Shackleton, Adam Argyle and Victoria Banks) to country radio. With relatable lyrics like hold on heart, don’t speak yet, if you do you might say something you regret, “Stop the Bullet” is sure to…
