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Gar Francis has quite the musical background that dates back to the 60s. Gar has played with many bands throughout the years and still does to this day. These bands include: Rockids, Ricochet, Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs, The Satisfactors, New Bardots and The DOUGHBOYS. And fittingly enough, Gar even played as Keith Richards in…
It would be premature to say that live music is back, as many clubs remain closed, and more than a few bands are cautious about returning to the road. But enterprising artists are finding ways to bring their songs to audiences — and demonstrating that no pandemic can ever stop the music for good. Since…
@skopemag news – monday – july 5, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CELTIC HILLS Release New Official Video for ‘The 7 Headed Dragon of Osoppo’! While ‘Mystai Keltoy’ continues to have great reviews around the world, today Italian legendary Speed/thrash metallers CELTIC HILLS release their new official video ‘The 7 Headed…
Pop punk singer-songwriter and actress, Maddie Glass, is hitting the ground running with her debut single, “Livin in 2021” off of her upcoming EP, Thank You For Breaking My Heart. Born and raised in and around New York City, Maddie grew up acting and performing all around Manhattan in various Off Broadway productions where she…
You might recognise Cassa Jackson from the time she guest-starred on CW’s Pandora. Or that time her song ‘Parallel Universe’ got stuck in your head for days on end. Either way, Jackson is an artist who has been hovering on the fringes on the big time for a while, and with her latest track, ‘Learning…
Somerville is hear to ROCK with their infectious original new single “What’s In It For Me.” Featuring stellar double guitar licks and powerful vocals, this Philadelphia, PA band knows how to put on an amazing performance and write an excellent tune. The song reflects on the ongoing battle between the working class and the colossal…
@skopemag news – sunday – july 4, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Listen to Sweet Nobody’s “Why Don’t You Break My Heart” via Austin Town Hall; ‘We’re Trying Our Best’ is due 9/17 via Daydream Records Today Sweet Nobody are sharing a new single from their sophomore record, titled “Why Don’t…
It’s been about two months since the last STAR 2 video drop, and he’s back at it again with another fantastic video. The last time we saw STAR 2 was alongside quick-witted rapper YSN Flow with their video for “Give Me Your Heart,” the perfect marriage of fast-paced hip hop and vulnerable, deep-meaning pop music.…
Rolled out like a stadium rock anthem in the style of classic Van Halen but quickly shaped into something too grungy and disobedient to live by the disciplined rules of metal, it’s obvious from the first couple of seconds we hear in Greye’s “Over My Head” forward that we’re in for something particularly loud in…
Alternative punk rock band Voodoo Bloo released their second UK single ‘MMA’ earlier this month via PlasticGroove Records. The single is the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut ‘Her Name Was Human’ released in February. Described as “a fiery ball of big riffs, juicy drum beats and snappy vocals with deep meaning leave you…
Alt-Pop artist RAEYA is back with her floating new single ‘Just Wanna Say’. The follow up to the stripped single ‘This is It’, ‘Just Wanna Say’ once again demonstrates RAEYA’s ability to create emotive ambient alternation pop music packed with creative instrumentation and cinematic atmosphere. Bringing together elements of Electronica, Indie, Pop and even Folk,…
Pride, as singer and rapper SprngBrk would surely tell you, makes people do questionable things. It prompts lovers to part or cheat out of spite, just to soothe wounded egos. It causes people to hide the truth or risk looking foolish in front of their peers. It can make a good man betray his friends…
@skopemag news – saturday – july 3, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Renee Lamy Releases New Single, “Feel Good” Singer/Songwriter Renee Lamy is excited to announce the release of her new single, “Feel Good,” available on all major music platforms now! Renee teamed up with producers Jessi Jordan and Ge Oh…
Having recently returned with hotly received single Kids Of The Night, Elley Duhé keeps the heat up with the reveal of stellar new single, Traitor. An artist who has racked up 100s of millions of streams and collaborated with ZEDD on his stellar hit, Happy Now, Elley Duhé is set to stake her claim as…
Fronted by singer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kelsey Warren, NYC band Blak Emoji have shared their latest single, “Swooning On You”. Having built a following and received critical acclaim for their previous work over the last few years, the band’s self-produced and independently released new track is another impressive entry into their growing discography. It…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Snavs Combines Grime and Future Bass Sounds in New Emotionally Inspired Track “Moods.” “The whole idea around ‘Moods’ is about reflecting on how fast your mood can change if something good or bad happens and how easily you can…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Foreign Films Reveal New Single + Video for “All The Love You Give” Bill Majoros aka The Foreign Films is an award-winning and chart-topping Canadian singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist blending classic and creative elements to reimagine the sonic future. This musical retro-futurism…
Don’t be afraid because this Creature Benny is harmless but his music is ferociously original! With musical styles and influences that run the gamut, the listener will never experience a dull moment when consuming the sounds of Creature Benny. “Pandemic Madness”, “Shape of Things” and “Rock And Roll (My Face Off)” are just a few…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Oslo indie-popper OLA VILLAGE releases new single “Anger Problems” Today Norwegian artist Ola Village releases his new single “Anger Problems”. It follows previous singles “A Ok” and “Love To Cry”, with all 3 tracks set to appear on Ola…
Following on from her debut single “Take You There” produced by Kadiata, “Pocket World” hears Loie singing of a utopian dream world; the spacious, melodic production making way for Loie’s luxurious R&B-infused tones. LOIE “Pocket World” – https://ditto.fm/pocket-world Born and raised in South London, Loie grew up culturally enriched with Chinese, Trinidadian, Bolivian and British heritage…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dust of Us release long awaited debut EP, Never Had The Time A long wait is finally over: Sydney duo Dust Of Us unveil their meticulously crafted debut EP, Never Had The Time. A collection of six songs that…
Los Angeles based instrumental death/doom metal band, Sordes Dominum, has officially release their new single, “Exillium” on all streaming platforms today, including Spotify, Tidal, and Apple Music – listen to the song, and watch the music video. “Exillium” showcases Sordes Dominum’s unique guitar and bass tuning, while creating horror themes, atmospheres, and punishing riffs. It…
Kailee Spark is a chaser: she’s in constant pursuit of life and love and an outlet to illuminate her thoughts and feelings. The things that make her passionate are the things that many people would overlook; she knows when to slow down. Living in Hilo, Hawaii makes serenity easier to find. She generously shares her…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sam and the Sea Shares Epic New Release Sam and the Sea are a New York based singer, songwriter, record producer, and visual artist. The childhood love-at-first-sight affair with the guitar was only the beginning of their polymath musical…
19 year old Molly Burman has made real inroads these last couple of months with her debut single proper, “Fool Me With Flattery” and last month’s “Everytime” both picking up press, radio and fan support internationally. Today, she follows up with another slice of gold in perhaps her most immediate song yet, with the empower-pop…
@skopemag news – thursday – july 2, 2021 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AIDAN BISSETT UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “MORE THAN FRIENDS” Today, Aidan Bissett shared the official video for “More Than Friends.” Amplifying the song’s summery vibe, the official video finds Bissett and his friends heading to a Tampa beach, where…
A fantastically smooth saxophonist, Brittany Atterberry embraces a chilled-out atmosphere on the splendid style of “Summer Vibez”. The tremendous amount of color she brings into the mix is outright gorgeous. She really makes the thing sing too for her approach revels in a certain degree of affection for there is a kindness to the entirety…
Over the course of the past few months Hedda Mae has released a series of glorious songs heavily influenced by her favourite music from the 90s and 00s. First there was the pure pop meets R&B groove of “Take It Or Leave It”, complete with Britney-inspired video; then we had the “Cry Me A River”-sounds…
@skopemag news – thursday – july 1, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Canadian Record Producer Taabu Joins Forces with Kenyan Singer Yviona for “Pigana” Up & Coming Rapper RMS RMS is a Rapper/EMCEE, Producer and Filmmaker who hails from New Jersey. He takes lyrics to new heights by combining immaculate verbiage…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 30, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jim Jones Releases “Hip Hop” with Dyce Payso and Shoota Jim Jones is a hip hop icon, television star, entrepreneur, and entertainment mogul and one of the founding members of The Diplomats. Jones is known for successful hits such…
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Cathal Murphy releases his debut EP ‘I’m writing to you it can be lonely and beautiful at the edges of print.’, co-produced by the artist and Ben Wanders. The five track EP features previous singles ‘Blue In The Best Way’ along with three brand new tracks, lead single ‘Lilac Eyes’, ‘Writing To…
Randy Edelman, the grand composer, producer and musician recognized for creating the soundtracks for some of the greatest films, television shows and sports events in history, is releasing his highly anticipated anthemic song of hope and inspiration titled “Comin’ Out the Other Side,” is being released worldwide via Tribeca Records, a SohoJohnny Enterprise, on July…
The San Francisco music scene survived the pandemic someway, somehow, and out of the ashes of a global pandemic is now emerging what could be the most excitingly post-bohemian era the city’s underground has ever known. The fine lines separating synthpop from hip-hop, ambient from rock, and electronica from pastoral folk have never been as…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 30, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Assault: Singapore’s Metallers Drop Lyric Video Single MDCCLXXVI: Novus Ordo Seclorum & Album In Aevum Et Illustrata Out Now Today, Singapore’s Melodic Death Metallers Assault are releasing their album In Aevum Et IIustrata (In the Age of the Enlightened)…
When you’ve grown up in the concrete jungle, you pick up on how to navigate the toughest terrains and the arduous competitors. All is good for Brooklyn rapper WHYYOUNGN because his spot is at the top of the food chain. Born as Dashawn Rufus, the artist didn’t let his roughneck environment influence his choices; instead,…
Sydney based singer songwriter Liyah Knight today celebrates the release of her first single ‘Moon Baby’ out now through The Orchard. Liyah wrote ‘Moon Baby’ with Australian singer-songwriter Diesel, with the video also out now. ‘Moon Baby’, produced by Mark Lizotte and Mo Komba, is about “Meeting someone, loving someone, the euphoria, the excitement, the…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 30, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dominican Latin Trap Pioneer Releases Self-Titled Intimate Documentary Messiah Following his triumphant return with hit single “Millonario” featuring Nicky Jam and Ozuna, Harlem bred-Dominican born Latin trap pioneer Messiah, releases an intimate and vulnerable self-reflective documentary about his personal…
In a world where talent is an ingredient for success, Keith D. Robinson is ahead of the game. He is a true triple threat as the talented actor continues his pursuit as an all-around entertainer. “Kama Sutra” is the latest single just released from the forthcoming album this summer, Love Episodic 2, and is available…
Deliciously quirky indie-folk singer-songwriter Dana Sipos just released her stunningly lovely album, “The Astral Plane,” last week, and she sat down to talk to @skopemag about her music. @skopemag: Your new album is amazing. We loved the song “Hoodoo.” What is it about? Dana: Thank you so much! I wrote the song while in residence…
@skopemag news – tuesday – june 29, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bedroom Pop Artist Aunty Social Shares Video For Her New Single “Aunty Depressants” Toronto-based bedroom pop artist Aunty Social shares her hypnotic new single, “Aunty Depressants,” from her upcoming EP, It Looks Friendly, out September 24, 2021. On the…
