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“If I Was London is about a person wanting to be perceived as a certain place that holds a special meaning in the other person’s heart. Taylor opens up about her love life in this raw, heartfelt song. She says, “I thought I had something worth holding onto, but it turns out I had to…
Jorja Smith has released her brand new highly-anticipated 8-track project (not her second album), Be Right Back. This release is the first body of work from Jorja since her 2019 critically-acclaimed, Grammy and Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, Lost & Found, for which she won her second BRIT Award for “British Female Solo Artist” and earned…
If you were alive in 2020 and you had ears, you know “Blinding Lights.” It was more than just a chart-topper; it was the soundtrack to a summer like no other, a certified party starter at a time when we weren’t encouraged to celebrate or even congregate, a breeze of liberation at a time of…
San Diego-based well-known rapper and cannabis mogul Biggie Babylon has been working hard during the pandemic with famed producer and 2X platinum producer Thom Genius, and the result of this all-star collab is the track “All In,” paired with adequate visuals. “All In” already sits at the number 2 record globally on DRT, a well-deserved…
Although Trippy Hearts may have begun with a long-distance band relationship (spanning from Boise to Boston), the act’s tightly tracked Lacewing album proves they were clearly on the same page, musically. The album opens with “Flaming Gold Piano,” which feels a little like a 60s blues-rock experiment. Groups like the Animals (think “House of the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 18, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Check out my new single Lemonade! You’re always supposed to give things your all, but be careful about putting your energy into people or things that won’t give any energy back. I sing about the slow-burning nature of the…
Irish-born singer-songwriter Holly Macve released her eagerly awaited sophomore album Not The Girl. Holly drew early inspiration from blues and early rock records that her mother would play and literature including The Bell Jar which was the inspiration for “Eye of the Storm” from this album. Later, she found Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Gillian Welch,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Release Day: NYC Queer Art-Pop Artist Prince Johnny releases cathartic debut EP “Stupid Sex” Stupid Sex is an introspective & unflinching exploration of self-loathing, shame, hyper-sexualization, solitude, and the modern queer experience as a sensitive soul in the shadow of the AIDS crisis. Prince Johnny melts down and fuses genres within…
@skopemag news – monday – may 17, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Saskatoon, SK Singer/Songwriters CAMERON & CRAWFORD Muse Aloud in New Single “Sometimes In September” Following their Latin-influenced critique of modern political hi-jinks, Saskatoon, SK singer/songwriter duo Cameron & Crawford are back to break your heart with their impassioned new…
@skopemag news – monday – may 17, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BXB LOVE Shares Second Single “IGNORANCE SONG” Through genre-bending musical production, reflective lyricism, and multidisciplinary creative works, BXB LOVE captures the charm, discomfort, and introspection of being 20-something in the year 20-something. She steps outside the proverbial box, allowing…
Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Laura Cheadle Radiates As She Releases Title Track To Her Forthcoming Album – The Traveler Guitar-Endorsed Artist To Unveil “Shine This Lifetime” To “Spread Contagious Joy Amidst Even The Darkest Times” Follow on social @LauraCheadleMusic (FB), @LauraCheadleMusic (IG), @LauraCheadle (Twitter), @LauraCheadle (YouTube) Critically-acclaimed, pop/soul singer-songwriter Laura Cheadle, who has been lauded for creating…
In the wordless communication that passes between violinist Catriona Price and harpist Esther Swift as they perform, the strength of their decade-long musical partnership, friendship and shared humour is evident. It’s this depth of connection, and tangible desire to have fun, that gives Twelfth Day its extra edge. “Fact of Life” is their moving new…
Today, New York-based artist, producer and model Callie Reiff is revealing her new single, “What Ifs (ft. Louella).” Callie kicked off 2021 with “The Kids Are All Rebels 2.0,” a collaborative remix with Irish singer-songwriter Lenii. In March she released “Crash Into Me (ft. Madison Daniel),” setting the benchmark for her new sonic direction which…
No matter how ephemeral they might sound on the radio or on a playlist, some pop confections are built to last. Blake Lewis and KJ Sawka know all about that: the two artists have always been adept at balancing audience demand with scrupulous attention to craft and detail. They’ve made plenty of crowd-pleasing pop, rock,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DOBERMANN new single and video out now The single heralds the new album of the power trio, which was assembled by renowned producer Alessandro Del Vecchio, and will be out next June 11th through Wild Mondays Music / Horus Music UK. A decade long true rock pedigree, Dobermann have toured relentlessly,…
Les Fradkin goes for the bombastic on the swinging, rock licking good time with “Turn to the Movement”. In spirt of its short duration it packs a mighty punch, with the drums hitting with a furious pounding and the vocals seemingly swimming through the din. Done with such majesty they touch upon a cinematic presence…
Photo by: Beth Saravo British glam rockers The Struts release “We Will Rock You,” a scorching version of the classic hit by Queen, today via Interscope Records. Produced by Scott Stevens, “We Will Rock You” is available now at all digital retailers. The Struts’ version of “We Will Rock You” will be featured in home…
Breaking ground at the nexus of cryptocurrency and music with a bold paradigm, critically acclaimed Brooklyn-based independent songwriter, executive producer, and performer VÉRITÉ, who has garnered over 350+ million streams, releases a stripped version of her rapidly rising single “by now” today. The striking stripped down video features VÉRITÉ in an intimate setting, playing musical…
“The first year of middle school, I was always left out because I was the new kid at school. I used to always hide in the bathroom alone on breaks because everyone had already found their group that they belonged in and didn’t want to include me, not even my closest friends. I hid it…
Burgeoning artist Ambar Lucid is doing music on her own terms. The Dominican / Mexican songstress has been at the forefront of the new wave of Indie Latinx artists in America and has no plans to slow down. Signing with 300 Entertainment, Ambar unveils a new record “Get Lost In The Music” alongside the announcement…
It’s not enough to make music. It’s not enough to have the top names and companies back you. It’s not enough to have a cookie-cutter face that’s suited for social media and trending dispositions. Music might sell, but personality is what makes people stay. Producer and singer Myd is perfectly known by HypeBeast for his…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Inspirational Pop Singer/Songwriter NEDY Releases “Made To Be” Music Video Rising Inspirational Pop singer/songwriter NEDY, visualizes self-value and takes a stand against bullying with the release of the “Made to Be” music video. The music video features Nedy showing a child that the opinions of her bullies are inferior and that…
After spending several years performing it on tour, stunning crowds with the show-stopping staple of her live set, Margo Price has finally released her song “Long Live The King” as an official single. A favourite of both Price and her fans, the lyrics serve as a tribute to Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King Jr. and…
Today, multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter Parson James is back with the official music video for “Dirty Laundry,” a special collaboration with GRAMMY-winning artist, JoJo. The video, debuted today on PAPER Magazine, was filmed on location at “Elsewhere” in Topanga Canyon, CA and directed by Alfredo Flores, offering an intimate look at their longtime friendship.…
South African R&B singer and songwriter Elaine is kicking off her next era of music with her moody new single “Right Now.” The beautifully shot music video, directed by Nape Phasha, shows Elaine living her best life and putting herself and her music first after being frustrated with her lover. “This song is exactly what…
ren’s fiery vocals are complimented by a striking guitar rift on the pop-punk earworm, which also mark the singer’s first production nod. The release comes alongside a cinematic visual featuring both artists – watch here. “‘fall apart’ is very, very special to me for many reasons,” said ren. “For starters it’s the first song I…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KORN ANNOUNCE U.S. SUMMER TOUR Produced by Live Nation, the coast-to-coast 28-city outing will kick off August 5th in West Palm Beach, FL and make stops in Long Island, Detroit, Irvine, Phoenix, Austin and more, before wrapping up with a performance at Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion on September 21st. Furthermore, both…
“Gotta make a move,” sings vocal house and soul artist Dovley on the chorus of “Be About It,” her newest single. She doesn’t sound particularly anxious about it or even urgent; she’s just resolute. She recognizes – as many of us do – that a worldwide period of repose is coming to an end. Months…
Opening up about something personal can be scary. More often than not, though, the artists who have a knack for being vulnerable and honest in their music tend to be the best kind of storytellers. That’s something up-and-coming rapper Que 9 has been doing ever since 2016. Born Quarrion Philips, the Detroit native has never…
Performing under the stage name Charles, Charlotte Ercoli Coe became a musician through an unlikely career path. While many performers use music as an entry to scoring movies and videos, she began creating music videos as a high school student and became a multi-instrumentalist to retain creative control of her productions. “I wanted credit for…
Today, Asbury Park’s joe p releases his single “Off My Mind”, the follow-up after launching his first release “Fighting in the Car” as the newest signing to Neon Gold Records (Matt Maeson, Charli XCX, HAIM, The Knocks, et. al). Both songs will be part of his debut EP Crown Vic which will be released on…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE IRRATIONAL LIBRARY HOLD UP A MIRROR WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘THE ALGORITHM’ What does a day in the life of our most antagonistic friend ‘The Algorithm’ consist of? More of the same shit it puts us up to. The infectious mix of grooving sounds and punching socially critical poetic…
Critically-acclaimed and award-winning artist and songwriter Ina Wroldsen is a straight-talking, uncensored, funny, honest and fiercely independent role model. On her new single “Fires”, the multi-platinum-selling artist tackles motherhood in that same emotionally-unfiltered manner and relates her feelings of it as a double-edged sword. “A child is this amazing gift, but they’re only on loan,”…
It takes someone with knowledge beyond her years to write a song with as much depth and uniqueness as ‘Show Me You’. It’s no surprise, then, that alongside playing all the instruments on the track, has a degree in social psychology. “I use my analyses to make sense of my experiences when I’m writing, while…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Evidence Drops “Pardon Me” Single and Music Video, New Album Due Out June 25 Today, one of the foundational voices of underground Hip-Hop, Evidence, releases a new single and music video entitled “Pardon Me,” heralding the release of his forthcoming album Unlearning Vol. 1, due out June 25 via Rhymesayers Entertainment.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW SINGLE – Introducing 17-Year-Old Rock Pop Singer Viia, Debut Track ‘Falling’ Out Now Via Platoon Opening like a crack of thunder, the Darlington-based artist’s powerful, raw vocal resonates over the hard-hitting production that builds into an unwavering crescendo; similarly reflecting a tumultuous relationship of unrequited love. ‘Falling’ encapsulates the appeal…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PER WIBERG: MetalSucks Premieres New EP From Swedish Multi-Instrumentalist MetalSucks is currently streaming All Is Well In The Land Of The Living, But For The Rest Of Us… Lights Out, the brilliant new solo EP from Swedish multi-instrumentalist PER WIBERG. The premiere comes on the eve of the EP’s official release…
London dark-pop artist Circe bursts into 2021 with triumphant new single ‘Going Down’ today. Holding nothing back, ‘Going Down’ is an exhilarating exploration of female sexuality and queer liberation. Sexual fantasy mixes with holy ground amidst technicolour synth trills and stadium-sized drum hits. https://www.instagram.com/circemusic/ “I’m not supposed to, but I fucking love you” – this…
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community have been forced to hide for far too long, but Indigenous and Queer artist Jayli Wolf refuses to be silent on “Hush”—the sophomore release and precursor to her forthcoming EP Wild Whisper due out June 18th. The empowered doomsday cult survivor turned activist, actress, filmmaker, and alt-pop singer-songwriter-producer made an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DRAWN AND QUARTERED: Seattle death metal masters stream new track via MetalSucks; LP ‘Congregation Pestilence’ out July via Krucyator Productions Drawn and Quartered vocalist/bassist Herb Burke states: “The first preview track from ‘Congregation Pestilence’ comes in the hideous form of ‘Rotting Abomination (The Cleansing).’ Unearthed from the decomposing graves of ‘Proliferation…
