Category: FEATURES

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Clarity Beyond The Blur: Singer/Songwriter Robert Eberle Releases Gone Goin’

Emerging Singer/Songwriter Robert Eberle is set to release his eclectic new single Gone Goin’ to Spotify and all the major services on Fri Jan 15, 2021. – https://open.spotify.com/album/0LKEasKY9byugXorb4sKnq Written and engineered by the enigmatic New York based multi instrumentalist – with a little help from and the mixing and mastering magic of Colton Lava and…

Frankie Simone Releases New Album “Sensitive Creature”

Towards the end of the crazy year of 2020, artist Frankie Simone, known well for their previous single “War Paint” and their EP LOVE/WARRIOR, recently came through with another piece of musical art in their newest album entitled Sensitive Creature.  If you’re in the market to listen to something new and powerful, this is it.…

Live Virtual Concert by Canadian-pop artist Vicki Lovelee

The year 2020 came to a tumultuous end and the start of 2021 has us hopeful for improvement, but still seems a long way off. We’re still gripped by the pandemic and touring may only come back closer to the end of the year in the fall. It’s hard to believe that in just a…

Davis Branch of sleepsleep.repeat releases “1”

Nashville-based composer, producer, and songwriter, Davis Branch releases his creative instrumental project sleepsleep.repeat with its first single of 2021 titled “1”. Sleepsleep.repeat will release an ambient chill twelve-song project that drives towards alternative knowledge and visions of life. The era-defining sound illustrates American post-rock music being manifested through musical instruments. “The first of 12 monthly…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Rebecca Downes – Track: Mama Weer All Crazee Now Winner of the Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist at the British Blues Awards 2016, Birmingham (UK)-based Rebecca and her band are a ‘must see’ live act that often leaves newcomers simply blown away by the power of the performance.…

Heather Porcaro shares new music video for “All Hands On Deck”

Heather Porcaro’s latest single, “All Hands on Deck” is a rallying cry for community and creativity in the face of never-ceasing challenges. The fourth-generation musician and daughter to Toto’s Steve Porcaro takes an avant-garde approach to her classical training, with wide and varying influences spanning Pop, Jazz, Folk, and Rock. Her butterfly, alto voice embarks…

New Single ‘Therapy’ by Julia Paymer

Julia Paymer is an LA raised, Nashville based artist and songwriter. She is a senior at Belmont University studying songwriting and music business.She writes pop, country, and indie music for established artists around Nashville while working on her artist career as well as playing bass in multiple bands. Her sound is fresh indie pop and…

Tarah Who? – New Single and Video “Swallow That Pill”

Tarah Who?, the L.A. based grunge-punk powerhouse duo fronted by Tarah Carpenter, writes emotionally charged and thought provoking songs, as well as in your face videos. This includes their latest single and video for “Swallow That Pill”, out January 22, 2021. Tarah Who? is Tarah G. Carpenter (vocals/guitar) and Corale Hervé (drums/backing vocals). Carpenter says…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Babehoven returns with Yellow has a pretty good reputation! “‘Dissociative Tally’ is largely about feeling detached from my sense of self. As someone who struggles with dissociative tendencies, sometimes I feel like I’m moving around in a foggy dream. This song explores that experience. This EP is recorded onto tape and…

New Video By Leph Louie “Motivated”

After being all over the country, Leph Louie has left a mark everywhere he’s been. The DMV native built his foundation in Denver, CO where he kicked off his record label, TTO (Travel Team Official) Music Group. Now, he’s based in Tampa, FL where he is working diligently to hone his craft. The rapper’s moniker…

Gaeya releases debut EP ‘Awakening’

Swedish world beat artist Gaeya has released her debut EP Awakening. Alongside the release she has also revealed a stunning video for the new song ‘Tide For The Change’. ‘Tide For The Change’ builds from a delicate piano introduction into a huge anthemic glacial pop gem, while Gaeya’s beautiful vocals look forward to a more…

Danny Elfman Shares Pulsing Video For New Song “Sorry”

Today composer and musician Danny Elfman has released “Sorry”, a palpitating new track with tinges of industrial and prog rock influences. The song is his second new track since signing to ANTI- / Epitaph Records in 2020. Animated by Jesse Kanda (Arca, FKA Twigs, Bjork), the song’s intricately animated new video was originally created as…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope (0) Unleashes Intense Official Video for “Skarntyder” Progressive black metal enigma (0) starts off 2021 with an intense official video for their single “Skarntyder”, taken from their debut album, SkamHan, released in April 2020 via Napalm Records. The video leads straight into the pit of a sweaty concert hall, filled with…

Lo-Fi R&B songwriter Maritza Merk releases debut album ‘X’

There is an old soul that lives in the lo-fi R&B music Maritza Merk. Born in Brooklyn New York and raised in New Jersey, Maritza’s background is a huge element to what you hear, with a big up to her grandmother who held a part in her style of writing. Coming from a Haitian background,…

LISTEN: Route 94 & L Devine Share Stripped Version of ‘Sad Songs’

Route 94 and L Devine have unveiled the stripped version of their collaborative single ‘Sad Songs’, out today. Filmed at Tottenham based warehouse club The Cause, the stripped version of ‘Sad Songs’ removes the electronic elements, allowing L Devine’s emotion packed vocals to take centre stage amidst subtle piano chords. A certified hit, the original…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HURRICANE ON SATURN Release New Lyric Video For ‘Me Versus All’! Italy-based HURRICANE ON SATURN self-released their debut album “Killing Field” on November 13th 2020. Today the band unleashes a new lyric video for the song ‘Me Versus All’, taken from the album. Velvet Skyline Announce Upcoming Single “Circles” and LP…

New Video By Shadow Puppet Theatre “SETIA”

Visitors to Kuala Lumpur are often struck by the city’s awesome verticality. The Petronas Towers – the twin tapering spires that were, for nearly a decade, the tallest buildings in the world – are a fitting symbol for the Malaysian capital. Other architecture is no less ambitious: the SETIA Sky Residences, for instance, reach forty…

Kung Fu Hippies New Single “Northwoods Boy”

Yes, Kung Fu Hippies is a band name that seems to combine a martial arts movie and the film Easy Rider. The group’s music is not so action-packed or illegal, however. Instead, this song plays out like a sonic call of nature, as ‘back to nature’ was, of course, a big part of the whole…

Stephen Jacques New Album ‘Charmed to Death’

Stephen Jacques’ album cover for Charmed to Death features a picture of four multi-colored, sexy women. They appear – if we’re blunt – to be stripper quadruplets. That, or four lookalike Bond girls. Or, then again, a quartet of femme fatales. Who knows? Nevertheless, the project’s title track reveals Jacques’ sarcasm when he sings on…

How to choose a book for your children?

Picking the right and wonderful books for your toddler will bring him on the path to knowledge, improve his ability to identify words and objects, ignite his interest in the world, and establish memorable moments. As he develops, through learning vocabulary, writing, understanding, and academic skills, fantastic book suggestions can help him become excited about…

RMR DROPS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “HER HONEYMOON”

Ringing in 2021 with a new single and unique music video, RMR unveils “Her Honeymoon.” The track, produced by Do Betters, and visual arrive on the heels of a monumental 2020 for RMR, which concluded with his 4th Quarter Medley, a three-track episodic film series showcasing re-imaginations of hit songs. The new video for “Her…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Album & Video: D’Lyfa Reilly – TIME & TIDE Village Live Records are proud to present ‘Time & Tide’, the new album by Mancunian poet and emcee, D’Lyfa Reilly. The 12-track album is entirely produced by Village Live artist Aver and features laid-back sampled grooves that provide D’Lyfa with space and…

New Video By Cokah “Boom Boom Boom”

As we get further into the cold winter months, we hold onto memories of the warm summer weather and how we can’t wait for it to come back. A certain song will come on, or a video will pop up, which takes us back to that warm summer feeling. Everything about the new track from…

Montreal based, Singer-Songwriter, Ishana Releases New Music

Montreal based, Singer-Songwriter, Ishana, has dropped a new single, “Steady Eyes.” It’s from the second album of what is to be a trilogy, entitled; Old Skin. “Steady Eyes” in and of itself, is an impressive piece of work, so there is much reason to be optimistic for the trilogy. Harkening back to the songstresses of…

CHARLOTTE LAWRENCE REVEALS STUNNING NEW SINGLE “TALK YOU DOWN”

Breakout singer/songwriter Charlotte Lawrence is kicking off 2021 with brand new music, dropping her new single “Talk You Down” today. “Everyone deals with their emotions in different ways and we’ve all been dealing with so many different types of emotions in the last year,” says Charlotte. “I wanted to be a part of a song…

Thai-Chilean Singer-Songwriter Releases Pop Single ‘Color Palette’ with Edgy New Video

Araya is a Brooklyn based, Thai-Chilean singer & songwriter, whose introspective lyrics covering themes ranging from inclusivity to identity coupled with his serene vocal ability has already garnered the attention of various blogs and magazines, (Paper Mag, Fashionably Early), distribution companies (United Masters flagged Araya as an emerging artist and featured him on their collaborative…

Souvlaki releases a new video for his new single “Isolation”

After announcing the release of his second EP titled “Continued Survival”, the Italian-born electronica musician and producer unveils another piece of this new work, which was anticipated by the single “7LUNGS” (featuring Slim Gong) at the beginning of November. “Isolation” features Deborah Grandi on vocals and is presented with a stop motion video directed by…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Petey Martin and Lauren Daigle team up on Kygo’s Palm Tree Records Petey Martin – Kygo’s go-to collaborator – is stepping into the spotlight with the release of his Palm Tree Records debut artist single “Come Back Home,” featuring two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle. “Come Back Home” is an anthemic single…

Jake Isaac links up with Samm Henshaw & Mumu Fresh on new single ‘Remember’

Acclaimed London singer-songwriter Jake Isaac has joined forces with fellow London talent Samm Henshaw and Grammy-nominated hip-hop star Mumu Fresh on new single ‘Remember’, out today. A rousing, soul-drenched love song, ‘Remember’ sees Jake and Samm flex their head-turning vocal prowess, with Mumu Fresh rounding things off with a slick, commanding verse brimming with powerful…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hannah Hausman finds her voice & says goodbye to toxic relationships in “will i ever feel like this again?” The track builds on a sentiment we’ve all likely experienced in a situationship – “are we just friends? or more? or less?” – and the inevitable process of walking away from what’s…

Johnny O’Neil New Single ‘Snake In The Grass’

Johnny O’Neil’s single, “Snake In The Grass,” taken from his Truth or Dare album, begins with a chugging electric guitar riff and a “Hey, hey, hey” chant. O’Neil then puts the song’s title into use by warning us to be beware of snakes in the grass. Consider this song a warning, with teeth. O’Neil’s song…

New Video By Lesibu Grand “Hot Glue Gun”

Not many artists have what it takes to change their sound, but for Lesibu Grand, it’s a piece of cake. Lesibu Grand is no stranger to shaking things up, and they’re at it again with their new rockin’ single “Hot Glue Gun.” It picks up right where “WFS” left off in terms of message and…

RAYE Unveils Music Video For “Regardless” ft. Rudimental

British singer-songwriter RAYE unveils the music video for her track “Regardless” featuring British bass and drum band, Rudimental. The song is featured on her recently released mini album Euphoric Sad Songs and has continued to make waves since its debut racking in over 11M streams worldwide entering the new year. The music video features RAYE…

Blue Heaven releases new music video “Jane Doe”

Austin Texas based Duo “Blue Heaven” have released the first single off their sophomore LP “Volume Two” (out 2.8.21). Jane Doe sways with a heavy amount of 90s rhythm, bass guitar glues a room of dancing guitar work and “matter of fact” vocals together. A brighter palette of colors and moods provide for an “inside…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HEADACHE Releases New Single and Video For “lifehaspassedmeby” “lifehaspassedmeby” was the first track recorded from Get Off The Internet and is about “feeling like your best days are behind you,” reflects Duce, the former Lower Than Atlantis front man, a band proclaimed as the future of British alternative-rock. “I basically just…

TWO (Nico Vega’s Aja Volkman and Dan Epand) debut new video

After finding themselves at the center of an unexpected and unwelcome spat with Donald Trump, TWO, the duo of Aja Volkman-Reynolds and Dan Epand, formerly of LA indie rock outfit Nico Vega, have debuted the new video, “Cage Fighter.” The song is taken from the band’s debut, Pull The Knife Out, produced by Epand and…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A tribute to Donald Trump from British post-punk quartet Angerland, with ‘The Clown King’! British post-punk quartet Angerland are here to pay tribute to president Donald Trump and his circus of compadres, with appropriately named ‘The Clown King’; their debut rage-n-roll single, music video and EP. Branded by Facebook as political…