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Oakland rapper GQ has released his new A Midsummer’s Nightmare EP entirely produced by legendary hip hop statesman/professor/producer 9th Wonder. His first project since 2017 the EP arrives via Jamla Records (Rapsody, Reuben Vincent, Heather Victoria, etc.) and along with a new video “Might As Well” ft label mate Reuben Vincent. On the track, 9th…
Pop singer-songwriter Gillian Heidi returns with her new single, “fray.” A gorgeous piano-lined ballad steeped in emotion, “fray” examines a relationship that is slowly falling apart or, as Gillian astutely puts it, “fraying at the edges.” Her voice bristles with raw vulnerability as she savors the final moments of the relationship. “I really tried to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Suzanne Santo strives for personal truth amid chaotic world in new single Suzanne Santo released her new single “Fall For That” today. The track, which features an epic guitar solo from Gary Clark Jr. premiered exclusively via Relix earlier this week. Santo spoke to Relix about the track saying “This tune…
“We could be so much better than this,” sings Dyanne Potter Voegtlin on the soothing but provocative chorus to “We Could Be,” the single from Casually Containing Rage, the upcoming EP from Potter’s Daughter. Even if she hadn’t accompanied the song with a video that makes her engagement with current events manifest, you’d still know…
Spotty Coverage is a collection of cover versions, hence the humorous title. It’s not, however, the sort of covers album where the listener may say to himself/herself, ‘Aha, I now know exactly what his record collection looks like!’ No, instead, it’s the sort of covers release made up of songs Christmas likes, no matter the…
Los Angeles based art pop artist Deradoorian is releasing her cosmic and hypnotic second album today, Find The Sun. Find The Sun is not the record Angel Deradoorian originally sat down to make. It’s a waypoint on a spiritual journey of acceptance, the result of years of lifting veils that obscured her innermost self, and…
Rising pop sensation Sam DeRosa is back – pouring her heart into new single “321.” With slick vocals backed by a playful instrumental, Sam gives listeners a taste of her debut EP The Medicine due out later this fall via Monument Records. The Los Angeles-based artist delivers a hypnotic track, unearthing the plethora of feelings…
Budding pop singer-songwriter Lulu Simon is kicking cuffing season to the curb and saying hello to Single September in her newest release “Strangers.” The song, inspired by her own experience overcoming a toxic relationship, glistens with her signature ‘80s synth-pop sparkle and is gorgeously paired with vulnerable yet witty lyricism. “I called it off. I…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope As Everything Unfolds Share New Single ‘Hiding From Myself’ Singer Charlotte Rolfe about the new song and the video: “With ‘Hiding From Myself’ we wanted to ensure our lyrical content encapsulated the atmosphere of the piece; the chaos, intensity and pace of the song directly relates with the feelings that ensue…
Pennan Brae is in a world of his own. He’s steeped in classic rock and blues storytellers like Elton John, Muddy Waters, BB King, & Elmore James, as well as – in the words of Medium.com – the “heady, distinctive, and tantalizing sound of the ’80s.” The Vancouver, BC singer-songwriter and guitarist is also a…
Eddy says his album Pray On was inspired by the Bible verse, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, which reads, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” If your idea of spiritual music is…
We all thought it was dead. But turns out, vinyl records are back with a vengeance and more popular than ever before! Back in the day, the vinyl used to be the only way to enjoy the music! You would hook it up to your record player and hope that the needle ran smoothly on…
Indie-pop rising star Kaya Stewart made a big impact with her breakthrough single ‘In Love With A Boy’ and more recently her single ‘California’ featuring Childish Major. Today she shares her new single “I Hate Falling In Love” and the official video. Kaya explains, “I wrote ‘I Hate Falling in Love’ with my brother and…
Ashley Barron embraces the independent and powerful countrywoman aura in her writing and music. Influenced by the country greats such as Johnny Cash and other modern stars like Miranda Lambert, she now incorporates her life experiences and stories into her writing, creating passionate, home-grown, and relatable music. Before being a country rock star, Ashley encircled…
After an extended hiatus where they have spent time away from the touring circuit to travel, write and record new music, Pierce Brothers have today announced the release of their new single Dentist, a classic, indie-folk number that represents vulnerability during a trying time. The boys have also released a beautiful performance-based music video, and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Gabrielle De Rosa – “I have a message for your eyes only: this song is for you” “I have a message for your eyes only”: this is what Gabrielle DeRosa tells in the official music video of her new single “Everything I Know”. This song is for you. It is dedicated…
Spacemoth, the sparkling indie project from Berkeley-based producer and composer Maryam Qudus, releases new single and video “For the Last Time” – https://fortherabbits.net/2020/09/17/premiere-spacemoth-for-the-last-time/ Premiered yesterday via For the Rabbits, Maryam has suggested “For The Last Time” is, “a song about the uncertainties of death, and how it feels like it can happen to anyone we…
Nick Sumner and the Assistance is a rock trio from New York. These three players are also experienced musicians, having frequented some of the city’s biggest venues and highest profile gigs. “Look Out Below” is this act’s striking new single. The song begins with far off drumming, which echoes throughout the track’s intro, before the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Grammy- Nominated Songwriter WILL JORDAN Proves Good Guys Finish First, in New Soulful EP BE GOOD to Release on Oct. 13 WILL JORDAN, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, known for penning hits for icons like Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo and Iyaz, is branching out as a soulful artist with his new EP BE GOOD,…
Having already wowed this year with singles ASOS and Right Time, LA based genre blurring left-pop artist Dava makes it three for three with the reveal of stunning new offering Papercut. Arriving alongside an eye-catching video, the track showcases yet another string in the bow of an artist who is proving herself adept across several…
To say songwriter/guitarist Darro has faced an uphill battle would be an understatement. Three days after returning to the US from grad school abroad, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The rehabilitation process sent him back to square one, having to learn to speak, chew, and sing all over again. His latest single is…
IHateJulian is a jack of all trades and master of all. Another rapper, podcaster, MC, or CEO might try to get on his level, but there’s nothing to worry about. His grind focuses on the rise, the perfection, and the passion. His acting interest began as short skits and transitioned into the full-length series Close…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHAOS E.T. SEXUAL: post-noise/industrial dub trio to issue new album on Chien Noir Straight from the Parisian suburbs, post-noise/industrial/dub veterans CHAOS E.T. SEXUAL are set to release their rebellious third album ‘Only Human Crust’ this November 20th on French label Chien Noir. Watch the band materialize modern chaos through their first…
Russ Still and The Moonshiners hit a country music home run out of the park on “It Ain’t Me,” and I haven’t heard of them until now. It was a case of; where has Russ Still been all this time, and since that was the case for me it’s also a chance to catch up…
Following on from the release of another spirited single in ‘New Feeling’ in August, Greta Stanley now reveals the song’s official music video. The track, driven by positivity and an optimistic mindset, has proven to be another strong step forward for songwriter and musician Stanley, whose new music has been impressing fans and newcomers alike.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ALFONSO CORACE: Italian prog metal veteran premieres new album “Fo’s Room” The project was conceived as a vehicle for realizing ideas that exist in a separate space from his other/previous bands. Recorded in Rome, “Fo’s Room” is a look at searching for strength and inspiration in an enervating world. The music…
Pop songstress Liza Owen returns to the spotlight unfiltered with her brand new single, “Getting Good” via EPIC Records. Written alongside co-writers Julian Bunetta, Shungudzo, John Ryan, Andrew Haas, and Ian Franzino and produced by ASL, “Getting Good” tells the ultimate story of self-destruction and the lengths we go to leading ourselves down the wrong…
La talentosa cantante, compositora y despampanante artista venezolana Zhamira Zambrano, estrena el videoclip de su nuevo sencillo “De locos”, el cual le sigue a una fila de éxitos nacidos de su alianza con el sello discográfico Dímelo Vi. Zhamira Zambrano se dio a conocer formalmente en el año 2016, cuando se convirtió en una de…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nario Da Don – “Scarred Fa Life” Connie Boy Records rapper and recording artist, “Nario Da Don,” brings in another heartfelt single dedicated to the recent passing of his close friend, “Wigg.” Being a young mogul growing up in poverty and dealing with traumatic situations, he thought that is just getting…
With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing the world into isolation & his future work prospects uncertain to say the least, Len seized on the very last opportunity to get a flight out of Amsterdam and go live with his newfound love in Portugal, right before everything shut down. Essentially packing up what he could overnight &…
“I was born on the south side of Chicago, Il. but moved to Los Angeles as a young child. My father remarried and moved to Calumet City, IL which is how I came up with the band named ‘Calumet”. I grew up in Inglewood California where we moved in 1978. It was just my Mom…
Eskoh (“Every Situation Kan Offer Hope”) is the optimistic stage name of Asian-American singer, entrepreneur and businessman Sean Koh. Growing up singing in church, having recorded and toured with his first professional music project at the age of 16 Sean was groomed for greatness! His career in music began at the Wharton School of Business…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Everyone Is Dirty single “Paper Cutout” Amidst shelter-in-place, Everyone Is Dirty recorded a new album called eine kleine jukebox baby which will be released November 30th. The first single from the album, “Paper Cutout” is out now. Moneybagg Yo Shares Video For “SRT (FT. BIG30 & Pooh Shiesty)” Track-by-track Moneybagg…
P Bailey’s strong, heartfelt vocals radiate with a crystal clarity on “Change the World EP”. A colorful blend of R&B, pop, and soul blends together into a blissful mix. The way he crafts his work feels highly reminiscent of an updated Motown spirit. Done with such love and care, his lyrics possess a tremendous amount…
Australian electronic sibling duo Lastlings today announced the release date for their anticipated debut album First Contact, arriving November 20 on Astralwerks and RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue imprint. Following a breakout year for the pair, fans around the world are finally privy to the 12 tracks that will embody their masterful full-length. Including hit…
Sisters and best friends Mary-Keaton (16) and Stella (14) Render, an emerging pop-country duo from Arkansas suitably named Render Sisters, are set to release their harmonious second single “Count On Me Count On You” on Friday, September 18. The new song celebrates their special bond of sisterhood, and the connection they have with each other.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BIG SEAN RELEASES OFFICIAL “ZTFO” VIDEO FROM HIS #1 ALBUM DETROIT 2 VIA G.O.O.D MUSIC/DEF JAM RECORDINGS DAN WEISS STAREBABY: WBGO Premieres “Head Wreck” Tomorrow, New York City-based drummer DAN WEISS and his all-star STAREBABY lineup will release their second album, Natural Selection, through jazz label Pi Recordings. The collective sees…
About an hour north of Toronto, another city rises on a different lake. Barrie, Ontario is tighter, weirder, feistier, and more idiosyncratic than its famous cousin, and the town has an alternative music scene to match. Bands in Barrie don’t tend to be captive to fashion – they’re close enough to the big city to…
If you enjoy the classic folk/folk-rock songs of yesteryear, then you’ll LOVE this new album from Long Island, NY-based trio, Gathering Time. ‘Old Friends’ is composed of 13 reimagined covers of well-known, 60s/70s hits performed brilliantly by Gathering Time. From start to finish, Gathering Time is completely in sync and proves that timeless music never…
by Nick Christophers It is with great work that results usually come. This would be the case for Russian born drummer Ilya Dynov. Ilya has created a name for himself from Belgium to Germany to the dusty streets of Brooklyn, New York. He studied musical education in Belgium and built a following there and then…
