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“Play Me (Don’t)” is a chapter in the story of how two ex-lovers reunite after being separated for many years, and their unsuccessful attempt to reconvene after growing apart. It screams, “Don’t do this again to me! Don’t lead me on and think we are going to fall back in love and spend the rest…
@skopemag news – thursday – june 17, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NIGHTFALL Premieres New Music Video via OnlyFans Greek melodic metal masters NIGHTFALL are now premiering the official music video for the song “Martyrs of the Cult of the Dead (Agita)” via OnlyFans! The decision to use this platform is…
Trevor Drury has perfected art pop. The new song “Alice” is an ever-evolving train track cruising through splatters of pop and jazz ventricles. It’s not that Drury’s song is weird, it’s that it’s a quickly moving current flashing before our ears, with quick snippets of bells, driving riffs and robust strings. If ever there were a time in…
Imagine a song that sounds like hugs. It sounds like celebration, and love, and happiness, and coming together. And pride. And Pride (with a capital P). Piera has long prided (hehe) herself on combining good ol’ fashioned pop hooks with activist messages – and this latest track is no exception. It’s a sweet little pop…
@skopemag news – thursday – june 17, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope POLO G DROPS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “PARTY LYFE” FEATURING DABABY Melbourne Art Rockers The Florets Release intriguing new video VIDEO: DRAMALOVE’s world will never be the same again in video game styled ‘Pandemonium’ visual The first taster of the…
Tiffane Love is an artist hailing from the Vacaville, Fairfield, 707 area. Although her family moved from Los Angeles, California. Also known by her very clever slogan “Tiff Gott Gass or Tiffane Gass Em ” Tiffane began building her following on Myspace and doing various local shows in the Bay Area and Sacramento areas. A…
Carrying out the legacy of the London street soul sound, Dom Whalley transfers that style alongside his eccentric glitter and grit into his new single “Ride.” The LA-based multi instrumentalist cut his teeth as a founding member of Jungle, prioritizing music first and everything else second. With nearly 4 million monthly Spotify listeners, Jungle are…
@skopemag news – thursday – june 17, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Transit Tapes (for women who move furniture around) by Lucy Kruger Written by Lucy Kruger and forged in a tiny 34°c rehearsal space in Berlin, ‘Transit Tapes’ melts dreamy indie rock with dark folk and returns 12 pensive tracks…
Realma is ready to unveil her brand new orchestral single ‘Wandering’ and invite thrill-seekers everywhere to experience its compelling sonic narrative. A microcosm of a bygone era in cinema, Realma’s jazzy single ‘Wandering’ perfectly encapsulates the style and drama of the film noir genre. Nonetheless, the song is a tribute to both old and new,…
Last week, Larry Mindel released his new single ‘Whisper The Word Away’. As we delve into the lyrical side of the single it is important to take in the landscape imagery that Mindel presents in this track. The magnificent descriptions flow effortlessly through Larry’s words as he translates the amazing scenery into his song. The…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 16, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Water From Your Eyes Share “When You’re Around” Last month Water From Your Eyes, the New York duo composed of Nate Amos (he/him) and Rachel Brown (they/them), announced their latest LP Structure (out via Wharf Cat Records on August…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 16, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Winding synths collide with warm harmonizing vocals on new Float Fall single ‘Little Words’ If patience would be an Olympic sport, Float Fall would easily take home the gold. It took Brussels based duo Ruben & Rozanne no less…
When we last saw Jaybandsome, he was rapping and singing in front of his high school in the clip for “Looking Up,” his debut single. He had the flow of an experienced rapper, but his world was that of a kid: he popped wheelies on his bicycle, flirted with his classmates from a respectable distance,…
It’s an honor, privilege and blessing to get to work with the uber-talented Sophie Dorsten once again! From the first moment I heard this young, female artist I knew I was witnessing greatness in its early stages. Sophie Dorsten can do no wrong when she sings and harmonious notes come rushing out of her voice…
The Pop scene is pretty saturated and it’s hard to create something now that stands out. “Trouble,” a new single from 18-year-old singer/songwriter Ashley Suppa, might be an exception. The song has a cool retro feel to it, it almost feels like an 80’s dance song. The first thing that sticks out is Suppa’s voice,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 16, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Piroshka (Members of Lush, Modern English, Moose & Elastica) Share New Track “V.O.” With their new album Love Drips And Gathers due for release July 23rd via Bella Union, and having previously shared a video to lead track “Scratching…
Armed with his trusty guitar and notebook, Sean Waterman is gracing our playlists with the sweet sounds of folk meets pop. The up and coming artist is back with another beautiful body of work on June 18th. ‘Devices’ is the latest edition of his ever-evolving discography and, quite frankly, it’s sensational. What is so intriguing…
Having enlisted the trusty help of their band mate and close friend, Alex Miles (A-Mile), from Seattle, WA to work on this new song, Westberg was able to turn a rough diamond into something more polished. ‘Ghost’ has now been released on all major platforms and is available to stream and download. Let’s take a…
@skopemag news – tuesday – june 15, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Meg Williams – Track: Live and Learn Nashville-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer, Meg Williams, performs at notable venues across the country with her full band, as a solo/duo act, and as a guitarist for other artists. POLO G…
Rev Peter Unger lets a glowing, reflective stance run through the entirety of “Through the Generations”. His distinctive voice carries the weight of the song, for there is something quite comfortable about his delivery. Lyrics focus upon the history that everyone shares in a sense, for the way that generations have come up to build…
“In another era, I would have played square dances, and loved it. I would have been a court musician in Versailles in the 17th Century or a violinist in a circus orchestra.” These are the words of the vibrant violinist, Chris Murphy, and if his upcoming album is anything to go by he’s spot on.…
Every great American city has a hip-hop hero — an idiosyncratic, one-of-a-kind artist who makes music that represents his town’s singular virtues. Ask any true hip-hop fan in Portland, Oregon who that hero is, and they’ll tell you without hesitation: it’s Keary Kase. The Trenton, NJ-born rapper has become a legend in the Northwest through…
Formed in 2015, in ATL, Pistols At Dawn have been steadily building a following, over the last six years. Their recent release, “Crown” is from their EP, Nocturnal Youth. Their music is inspired by their internal consciousness, and how they view that dynamic with external circumstances and realities. In many ways, they are a traditional…
@skopemag news – tuesday – june 15, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PNB ROCK RECRUITS SWAE LEE & PINK SWEAT$ FOR NEW SINGLE “FOREVER NEVER” FROM HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘TO BE HONEST’ The highly requested upcoming album is the follow-up to Rock’s star-studded, chart-topping effort, ‘TrapStar Turnt PopStar,’ which included guest…
Recently-reunited hard rockers Lifer, which comprises Cold, Earshot, and ex-Breaking Benjamin members, have unveiled details for the poignant new video to their latest hit single “Hate Me Love Me.” Exploring the polarizing, and often harrowing, nature of social media, the video was released Friday, June 11: According to Lifer Lead Vocalist Nick Coyle (also Cold…
@skopemag news – monday – june 14, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Unadulterated emotive Pop from Platinum Certified duo Flora Cash Platinum Certified Soundcloud sweethearts Flora Cash are back to deliver a new, melancholic and stripped offering called ‘Don’t You Look At Me That Way.’ As put by Earmilk, Flora Cash…
Genre-redefining pianist, composer, and producer Chloe Flower has released a new song and video, “Bohemia,” ahead of her debut album release on July 16th on Sony Music Masterworks. “Bohemia” blends trap beats with passionate piano and is accompanied by the release of a dazzling and provocative music video featuring Tony, Golden Globe, and Emmy winning…
Fast-rising US newcomer E L E Y has unveiled his debut music video for self-produced single “Fire”. Having only made his arrival in September 2020 and with just three singles to his name, it’s been an impressively quick rise for the Atlanta-raised, Nashville-based singer/songwriter/rapper/producer. Without any editorial looks, the independent DIY musician has accumulated in…
@skopemag news – monday – june 14, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VIDEO: Glorious vintage summer gem ‘Until We Meet Again’ by Muca Presents: Alice SK feat. Roberto Menescal Murillo Sguillaro better known as Muca is a Brazilian musician and producer living in London. With ‘Until We Meet Again’ composer and…
Chris Murphy has just released a sensational, summer-fuelled singe, set to lift our spirits with the sweet sound of folk stylings. On its surface, ‘Halfway Around The World’ is a single rooted in the uplifting air of folk, but its substance is deep with sensational solos, intricate melodic lines and magical musicianship. No rookie to…
Elisha Marin has an upcoming album this month, and trust me when I tell you it’s one to anticipate. The Minnesota based musician is setting to light the folk world on fire with his debut album ‘Shining Out’ with its release on the 18th of this month. On first listen, I couldn’t quite believe it…
“I think it’s better you know I have a dark side,” sings Lucia Cifarelli on “Girls Like Me,” her new single. That’s a warning, of course, but it’s also a promise. The singer wants to get her determination on record: she’s got things to say, and she’s going to make sure she’s heard. But if…
Singer-songwriter Maddox Jones is bringing some much-needed optimism to listeners this Spring with the release of his latest single “Can’t Wait for the Summer” on April 16th with visuals dropping this week! A breezy and bittersweet ode to simpler times, “Can’t Wait for the Summer” captures in song our collective desire to escape the trials…
@skopemag news – monday – june 14, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope oddCouple shares new single ft Elijah Blake & Melanie Faye Chicago producer and musician oddCouple debuted his new single titled “WHO I GOTTA BE” which marks the third and final prerelease track from his upcoming album Reflections that is…
Healing rooted in creativity. Culture rooted in community. When you throw on Audiopharmacy’s “Lose Your Mind,” you aren’t listening to them; you’re listening with them. And who are they? Musical and cultural ambassadors, fusing live instrumentation, turntablism, electronics, poetry, prayer, and technical lyrics that stir, heal, and reveal. They come from all walks of life,…
What does it mean to be the “Rolling Stones of Country Music”? An aspiration like that needs to be accompanied by a certain roughneck attitude. You’ve got to be loose and hungry. You’ve got to be able to make combustible songs that elicit feelings of danger and excitement in listeners from the first beat. You…
@skopemag news – sunday – june 13, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope [New Video] Beni-Hana “No Ghost” (produced by Killabong) Underground Hip-Hop rhyme spitter Beni-Hana releases “No Ghost”, the latest single and music video from his forthcoming album “Blackwater Magi”, due out 17th of June via the Snowgoon Goon Musick label.…
Today, Los Angeles-based artist/songwriter/producer Olivia Morreale is revealing her new EP, ‘SPACE DREAMS.’ The 4-track project includes previous singles, “NO ANSWER,” “PARASOMNIA” and “Another Moon,” as well as a brand new track titled “Matter of Time.” Created in close collaboration with fellow songwriter and producer Eli Koskoff, Olivia Morreale’s ‘SPACE DREAMS’ EP is an electrifying…
A spectacular breakout year for Swedish-American singer-songwriter Lexi Berg keeps on getting better. Her song ‘What If’prompted a wave of discovery after featuring in the Netflix smash ‘Pieces of a Woman’, a film which gained countless nominations throughout awards season. She then released ‘Into The Sea’ as her debut for the Warner Music UK label…
@skopemag news – saturday – june 12, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BANNERS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “SERENADE,” AVAILABLE TODAY VIA ISLAND RECORDS Liverpool-based BANNERS, fronted by Michael Nelson, whose music has earned over 1.8 billion global streams, offers a lament for love both requited and unrequited with the transcendent new single,…
