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Singer-songwriter and bass-playing superstar Blu DeTiger has announced her debut EP How Did We Get Here?, slated for release March 5th, alongside her huge new single “Vintage” which premiered today on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio show. The pop-funk anthem puts the 21 year old music prodigy in the driver’s seat, reversing gender roles in…
Sean Hobbes’ new single, “A Thousand Moments”, is a whole new experience for fans of the New Orleans-based pop singer. The song is a chronicle of wasting time on someone who never deserved it, set to a pulsating disco beat. Hobbes delivers a track that draws on the emotional experience of moving on while supplying…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DynamoMin Presents The Video To The Song ‘The Road’ LES CHANTS DU HASARD: French Orchestral/Operatic Blackened Goth Project To Release Livre Troisième Full-Length April 9th French orchestral/operatic blackened gothic project LES CHANTS DU HASARD will release its stunning Livre Troisième full-length on April 9th. An endeavor conceptualized, composed, and performed by…
Ask the average American where Estonia is on a map, and you’ll likely be met with a blank stare. If they can locate it, they’ll most likely assume it is a Russian-influenced satellite state not just because of the proximity but because it was a former member of the Soviet Union. A little known fact…
Jaz Elise releases “Good Over Evil” from her forthcoming debut EP The Golden Hour, available March 5, 2021 via In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records. The singer practices a positive mindset in order to execute her vision on this triumphant song produced by Natural High and Protoje. “Good Over Evil” stands out as a salute to…
Cuban-American, North Carolina-based singer Marco Luka releases new single, “big talk” via Arista Records. The record has been in the making since January 2020 when Luka first recorded parts of it at Duke University with professional basketball player Zion Williamson, in and out of the studio process. Shortly after that, Montreal based Youtuber, Jemcee met…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Singer Jennifer Saran Offers a Valentine’s Day Gift with “Rescue My Heart” Just in time for Valentine’s Day, internationally acclaimed pop/contemporary jazz singer-songwriter Jennifer Saran has released her ravishing new love ballad, “Rescue My Heart,” along with its gorgeous accompanying music video. “Dazzling Thing Of Melancholy Beauty”- Kelly Duplex’s Latest Is…
Kara Frazier’s third EP, The Deja Vu Sessions, is out now. Creating a soulful rock style groove with funk influences, and modern and retro vibes, it appeals to a wide audience of listeners. The Deja Vu Sessions, features sultry title track “Deja Vu,” joined by Frazier’s heartfelt rendition of “I Fall Apart” by Post Malone,…
Rising hip-hop and R&B singer-songwriter Tsunari returns with her highly anticipated single “Fruity Loops” – showcasing her unique style of rapping and singing with an addictive melodic twist – releasing 12th February. Not afraid to break out the mould, the London-based artist builds on her fast-growing success with a song that incorporates energetic trap snares…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kemetstry brings that dark boom-bap heat in new video reintroducing his distinctive underground flavour to hip hop With his distinct and unmistakable Yorkshire accent, Kemetstry (formerly known as Spida Lee) is taking the next step in his long running journey with the release of bold new single ‘No Respect No Manners’…
Samana return with the lo-fi psychedelic pop of new single ‘All One Breath’. Named by Elbow frontman Guy Garvey as his ‘Artist Of The Year’ on his BBC 6Music show, the sumptuous combination of Rebecca Rose Harris’s dulcet vocals and Franklin Mockett’s gently haunting piano can be streamed below – Stream – https://open.spotify.com/track/16JXp7bUPsVQYBmn2WePDe Self-produced, self-recorded…
With influences from The Sex Pistols to Oasis, Berlin-based Ponte Pilas brings to the fore what rock ‘n’ roll is really all about: unhealthy amounts fun. The Scottish-Ecuadorian quartet place sharp-edged riffs next to irresistible melodies to make their songs highly infectious. This is true of new single “Last of a Dying Breed”, a song…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Breakout Metal Stars TETRARCH to Release New Album, “Unstable”, on April 30, 2021 After making massive strides at media, radio, streaming and beyond in 2020, breakout metal stars TETRARCH are about to own 2021 with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, Unstable, scheduled to drop on April 30…
‘Whatever’ brings a hyperpop and bubblegum meets Gen Z vibe whilst tapping into the spirit of the fun, iconic and influential noughties aesthetic. The standout video for the new track sees Rakky paying homage and bringing her own fresh take on the 00’s story-telling videos which inspired the track. With a co-sign from Charli XCX…
Portuguese born RnB and soul singer Beatrix’s latest single, ‘Drama’, is a song about fighting the troubles and issues that hit us in our daily lives and steal our attention from what is truly important; the song reminds us to stop finding time for drama and focus on what really matters. Beatrix has always followed…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Xavier Toscano Gets You Off Your Feet With “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) vs Vogue” Piqued Jacks announce new album with Elephant Following on from the enormous success of their recently released singles ‘Every Day Special’ and ‘Golden Mine’ in recent months, the former of which gathered airplay on BBC…
When singers give a performance, there are two focal points that hook the audience like no other: the singing and the dancing. And when an artist is a master at the two, the compelling production and irresistible capture is enough to turn anyone into an instant fan. Deemed as the “pop princess of the west…
Gabriele Saro’s achievements are impressive no matter if he is a musician or a carpenter. His academic credentials with degrees in Business Administration, neuro science, music composition for film, and violin are enough to put to rest any superficial doubts someone may harbor about his intellectual legitimacy. His press materials mention a lifelong clash between…
I want to make you dance/I want to make you smile, croons David Jensen in his new single Four Leaf Clover. The words act as a good introduction to what the entirety of the song entails, while nothing new beautifully composited through Jensen’s rough, unsentimental voice and soft, hypnotic sound mixing of a Southern-tuned electric…
TEDxChelsea Park and ZENERATIONS live performer and indie-pop singer-songwriter, Faerie, releases her hazy new EP, 2am, now available on all streaming platforms. Stream 2am here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/faerie/2am 2am is a pastel pink 1960s Volkswagen bus coasting alongside the cliffs of a Californian sunset. With groovy basslines and heavily reverberated drums, dreamy synths, and syncopated guitars, Faerie’s…
Nurture, the first album from acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and producer Porter Robinson in seven years, is slated for release on April 23 via Mom+Pop—pre-order the album and new merch today. Today, Robinson shares a highly anticipated new track, “Look At The Sky,” alongside a visualizer — “Look at the sky, I’m still here. I’ll be…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SMITH/KOTZEN – ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Debut Album To Be Released March 26th As Transatlantic Rock Icons Join Forces BMG is proud to announce the worldwide release of the debut album Smith/Kotzen by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen on March 26th. The announcement comes on the back of the release…
Sensational singer-songwriter Ione is back for 2021 with her new poignant EP ‘The Tide Is Changing’. Expect powerful vocal arrangements, sleek productions and relatable themes told through candid lyrics. So, your upcoming EP is incredible! It has such a throwback feel. What was the process like honing in on such a unique sound? Thank you…
If you’re looking for something unique to the bone, then look no further! Swallows is the name of the band and ‘In the Shadow of the Seven Stars’ is their latest release. There is a pronounced, dark element on this album that seems to hover over each track. Swallows brings originality to the table tenfold…
There’s plenty of kinetic streetscape footage in the clip for “Songs Out Loud,” the latest single from Uruguayan rock band Rough Minds. The director takes us, breathlessly, through the streets of Montevideo on a glorious day and digitally amplifies the colors until the entire scene takes on the character of a fantastic, exotic dream. Nevertheless,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Big Idea – new video “XV” In 2017, The Big Idea, French psychedelic sextet from La Rochelle, released a first and mad first album. 21 songs on 4 discs called La Passion du Crime 3, in which the band did what he did best, everything. Garage rock, psychedelic pop, experimental…
Jude Gwynaire talks about his single, “Uzone – 25′ (White Light Mix),” via a brief Q&A below. Skope: This track includes a brief spoken vocal. Is this rare for your recordings? Jude Gwynaire: Yes, it is fairly rare. I’ve recorded a few tracks that have voices on, but not many. ‘Paradise Star Inc.’ and ‘Candy…
The high-energy, high-octane sound of Jude Gwynaire’s “Uzone-25 (White Light Mix)” With this singular sound he captures the energy of live electronic music in such a joyous fashion. Beats come hard and heavy over the course of this piece for it absolutely bursts at the seams. Layers filter in giving the track a futuristic form…
Anna Shoemaker is sharing a new remix of her single “Feels Like,” done by 1 Trait Danger, the satirical electronic side project of Car Seat Headrest’s Andrew Katz. On the new “Feels Like” remix, 1 Trait Danger infuses Shoemaker’s slow-burning indie-pop track with pulsating electro production, elevating the single into the perfect “crying-in-the-club” banger. Following…
New York-based singer-songwriter and rising artist Brianna Marie kicks off her 2021 with brand-new single “Haunting You”. An exquisitely addictive song, it showcases Brianna’s empowered attitude, bold lyricism and stunning vocals, ensuring she is one to watch in 2021. Her striking voice blended with her captivating dark pop soundscape is put to full effect in…
THE HATE CLUB – “MY NAME IS LEGION” [official music video] can be seen here: Heavy Metal / Industrial artist THE HATE CLUB premiered their animated video for “MY NAME IS LEGION” on Loudwire.com last week. “This music video was created by 2 psychopath – The Hate Club (artist) and Evan Streb (animator). After 4…
With her platinum-selling debut critically acclaimed album Over It still a perennial contender amongst R&B aficionados, Summer Walker (LVRN/Interscope Records) releases the long-awaited video for her standout record “Body.” Directed by Lacey Dukes, the body-positive visual not only finds Walker in a tranquil, reflective state but also embracing motherhood. Filmed in Calabasas and Malibu, Walker’s…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Xavier Toscano Gets You Off Your Feet With “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) vs Vogue” ‘90s Alt Rock/Rap Icons 311 Release Their First Ever Official HD Concert Film! The one thing you need to know about 311, the rock/rap hybrid band formed in Omaha at the beginning of the ’90s,…
Grammy-winning record producer, Grammy-nominated songwriter Marvin Etzioni recently signed a digital distribution deal with Six Degrees for his label Regional Records. Etzioni has just released a stand-alone single “Love Letter to Democracy” as a follow up to his critically acclaimed album “What’s the Mood of the Country Now?” which features soul songstress Sy Smith. Etzioni…
2020 was full of emerging pop artists, and some of them have all that it takes to make it in the music industry in the coming years. We decided to list the top 5 up-and-coming pop stars who will take 2021 by storm. 5. Cathedral Bells Born from the depths of obscure analog gems lies…
While American Greed may not identify as a “super group,” they might be just about as close as you can get. Boasting former projects such as Head East and Chuck Berry, as well as having shared the stage with Nickelback and Alice In Chains, the various members of AG, are highly decorated. Their experience with…
Reincarnation, the new album from experimental pop upstart BONZIE, is set for release March 16. Her new single “Caves” is out today; check it out HERE. The track follows “Lethal,” released this past October, and debut single “alone,” which was deemed one of the best songs of 2020 by The New York Times’ Jon Pareles…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LISTEN: Mark Knight Puts His Spin on Nathan Dawe x Little Mix’s “No Times For Tears” Knight, label head at seminal UK dance label, Toolroom Records, has long been revered for his releases on labels like Suara and 1605, as well as his work on Black Eyed Peas’ Grammy-nominated 2010 album,…
Brianne Berkson and Miguel Gluckster form the duo BriGuel. Since 2018, they have released countless singles, music videos, and EPs. They just recently unveiled “Mind Takes Hold,” a beautiful song showcasing their intriguing knack for deep lyrics and engaging soundtracks. Poetic, wise, and gracefully intelligent, “Mind Takes Hold” acts as an attempt by the married…
“The first thing to do is to search for another planet For the occasion wear a dress of silk and garnet Get your goldfish, don’t take too much We’re gonna dive off the roof in a homemade rocket launch” Over the Continent is a song about new beginnings, hope and love. About finding your bearings…
