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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lonely The Brave release video to “Open Door” The band return today with a video for the third single from that record, “Open Door”, where the imagery is evocative in places of the first videos from the band, full of stark, human imagery and a sense of moving towards better things…
At times an honest and naked statement about the end of a relationship, while at others the relationship becomes a metaphor for broader statements about the world, “Reciprocals” is a bittersweet song about failing to recognize one’s own shortcomings and over-analyzing a situation rather than acting out of compassion. The song opens with a minimal…
Created alongside Grammy-nominated, Juno-winning Trevor James Anderson, Dani Kristina’s “You Don’t Get to Choose” is an impactful pop-ballad of the best sort. Opposing societal limitations, this track explores the power that comes with making your own decisions about love. With artwork created by TikTok famous @katamogz, this soft-pop track is a preface to her upcoming…
“This message is much needed in these times of division and hate. If we open our hearts and all work together, we can turn it all around, and get the country on the right track,” says Brad Creel, front man for Portland, Oregon’s Brad Creel & the Reel Deel, discussing the band’s latest single, “All…
“Pay attention to what Mother Nature says,” growls Rab Meharg of System Machine on the menacing – but awfully catchy – chorus to “In Dust We Trust,” the latest single from the Northern Ireland industrial and metal band. It’s sage advice, but who among us is heeding it? Mother Nature has rarely spoken as forcefully,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Soulful & emotive Sam Tompkins drops new single ‘Charlie’ The affecting acoustic ballad features one of Sam’s most compelling vocal performances so far. A sweet melody that traverses themes of heartbreak and unfaithfulness – and a not so secret anti-drug message attesting to his tee-total lifestyle. ‘Charlie’ sees Sam at his…
Maxïmo Park are sharing their first new music in nearly four years. New track “Child of The Flatlands” is accompanied by a visual art piece from experimental designer and video artist – and recent Daniel Avery collaborator – Greg Hodgson. “Child Of The Flatlands” is a psychological and geographical rumination on the push-and-pull between our urban surrounds and the…
Dance Music Volume II, Van Tassel’s sixth LP, is held together by a string quartet, electronics to create beautiful sounds in a time replete with ugliness, and the Ondea – a contemporary re-creation of the famed french synthesizer the Ondes Martenot. The Ondes Martenot (OHND mar-tə-NOH) is an elegantly intricate, deliberately complicated hand-built machine that…
Amir Beats is a Artist/Producer/composer/DJ/Drummer/Keyboardist, and videographer from Houston, Texas. With yet another new release, Amir Beats is back with brand new visuals for his latest track “I Like The Ones” – Amir beats is a composer, producer, DJ, rapper, singer, audio engineer, drummer, actor, and videographer from Houston, Texas. He started out at an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GWYN LOVE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GOOD VIBES” Indie-pop singer and songwriter, Gwyn Love, releases sophomore single “Good Vibes” today! “Good Vibes” is a feel-good anthem that allows listeners to escape any worries they have going on in their life and think only of good vibrations. WASUREMONO return with zany indie-pop cut…
Gothic without being goth; gloom without the doom. LA’s ASHRR are a study in contradictions, with songs born of darkness that propel themselves toward the light. A labor of love from three vets who’ve seen their share of bands, studios, and successes, ASHRR is a project unbound by genre constraints, unrestricted by trend or preconceived…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LEYLA BLUE RELEASES NEW TRACK & MUSIC VIDEO “COMPANY” OUT TODAY VIA ISLAND RECORDS! New York City native singer/songwriter & 2020 artist to watch Leyla Blue releases a new song and music video “Company” following up the release of her stunning debut EP Songs For Boys That Didn’t Text Me Back,…
The rumbling of the bassline that first greets us in the first few moments of Nocturnal Animals’ new single “LHW” is definitely as menacing an element as they come, but in all actuality, it’s far from the most carnal of components within this song. There’s a youthful rebelliousness to the very rhythm of the music…
The singer-songwriter, who has thrilled television and film audiences with her passion and knockout voice, captures a classic, poignant end-of-summer vibe with “This Summer,” the debut single from her new EP. Lauded by Grammy-winning artist Michael Bublé for having “the most beautiful voice and control,” Loren’s vocals soar in this song that captures a nostalgic…
In an era of artificial intelligence and vehicular automation, award-winning country artist Thomas Stajcer returns with a burning philosophical question: “Who Will Listen To Country Music When Trucks Drive Themselves?” “The world sure is changing fast / Some say for the best / But who will listen to country music when trucks drive themselves?” Stream…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW YORK’S BRANDY ANNOUNCE SOPHOMORE LP ‘THE GIFT OF REPETITION’ / OUT SEPTEMBER 18TH ON TOTAL PUNK RECORDS New York’s Brandy are back with their sophomore LP and first for TOTAL PUNK! “The Gift of Repetition” is an eight track study in just that; loud, plodding and rhythmic. It will have…
308 Ghost Train goes for the heart and soul of rock and roll with “Bleed Over Me”. Everything about this track simply stuns. The buildup goes for a cinematic approach as the entirety of the piece constantly seems to go. By allowing the pace to increase more and more the whole work simply grows like…
A good Monday to all here @skopemag. We were so anxious to post this next Q&A as it really will hit home for so many considering what is going on today. We are honored to host The Movement, Featuring Reverend Willie Wiggins, Jr. Rev. Willie is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and is a spiritually gifted…
Cameron Nino gets the party started on the beautiful, blissed-out vibes of “Tropical”. Everything about the track radiates pure joy, from the passionate vocals to the playful lyricism. His voice possesses so much happiness and optimism that it becomes absolutely infectious. This, mixed with the jubilant instrumentation, makes it a piece that feels simply teeming…
Multidisciplinary London-based artist Raissa unveils a new track, “GO FAST BABY,” today alongside a video directed by bedroom—watch it here – http://raissa.lnk.to/GFB The track is from Raissa’s forthcoming debut EP HEROGIRL, out later this year via Mark Ronson’s Zelig Records/Columbia. “I want people to feel big like they take up space. That’s a good thing.…
Albanian born XHOANA X takes her dark, Eastern European heritage very seriously. From an upbringing of one of the most tolerant spiritual cultures in the world, comes a unique style of art, with a mixture of freedom, rebellion and heroism. The relaxed form of culture from Albania is the driving force here. You are in…
The band that comes immediately to mind when listening to Cyborg Asylum’s single “No Kingdom,” is Faith No More. This is most likely because of John Tumminia, the duo’s vocalist. He has a near-operatic singing voice, which many times during the track sounds a lot like Mike Patton of Faith No More. Tumminia is the…
Gaze upon Glorybots, and you’ll get the feeling that Seattle’s Jalal Andre has probed the catchiest, smartest specimens of Earth’s “rock n roll,” and with the efficiency of a far superior alien civilization, cranked out his own awesome and otherworldly take on it. The pop explorer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist makes post-rock in the vein of…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Grateful Dead American Beauty 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Available October 30 By any measure, 1970 was a high-water mark for the Grateful Dead. Hot on the heels of the incredible success of Workingman’s Dead that summer, the band returned in the fall with the equally stunning American Beauty. Those back-to-back classics…
The duo of Laurence and Denma O’Hara, have released their eponymous debut EP O’Hara, available today in full at Bandcamp. Along with the first look at the project comes a new video for “Future”, a self-directed, slow and undulating visual, shot on the top of a building in Los Angeles this summer at the height…
Platinum-certified singer-songwriter, Cassadee Pope, has released the new fan music video for the title track of her latest acoustic album, “Rise and Shine.” Never one to shy away from the tough topics, Pope is using the video and her social media channels to bring much needed attention to mental health and suicide prevention. Her hope…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NAÏKA UNVEILS “HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FT. TEAMARRR (REMIX)” Originally found on Naïka’s acclaimed debut EP, LOST IN PARADÏSE, PT. 1, “Head in the Clouds Ft. TeaMarrr (Remix)” sees the Miami-born, Los Angeles-based songstress teaming with her fellow Haitian American artist for a truly extraordinary, intensely intimate new track. Janelle Monáe’s…
British rapper, singer, and songwriter Stefflon Don returns today with a new single, “Move” (Quality Control Music / Motown). The record was produced by Troyton (Sean Paul, Robyn, Ne-Yo) and recorded in LA. A video for “Move”, directed by Remi Laudat is also dropping today. – https://qualitycontrol.lnk.to/Move “Move is inspired by the old me, the…
Heating up one of the hottest bangers of the year, GRAMMY® Award-winning international icon Pitbull recruits reggaeton phenomenon De La Ghetto for the official Remix of his latest anthem “Mala” [feat. Becky G]. https://mr305.ffm.to/mala Additionally, the accompanying music video makes its exclusive broadcast debut on MTV US. Following the premiere, it will receive heavy play…
300 Entertainment’s Bailey Bryan is continuing to embody – as well as empower others – with her “Sensitive Bad Bitch” attitude, releasing new track, “Roster,” and accompanying visualizer video. Co-written by Bryan with Joe Ginsberg and Jon Santana, as well as produced by Santana, the relatable song for anyone in a “situationship” unwavers with its…
Enhancing Virtual Learning with Music: Best Genres, Tips, and Expert Advice With so many kids learning from home during this unprecedented start to the new school year, many students are in desperate need of help concentrating, staying focused, and remaining in good spirits. Music might be just what the doctor ordered, according to the parenting experts…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HEALTHY JUNKIES drop video for ‘Last Day In L.A.’ Healthy Junkies are everything that epitomizes the indie punk spirit – driven, authentic, and capable of causing a riot at any moment. As they prepare to release a seminal album which mashes up psychedelic rock, punk, grunge and goth, first single ‘Last…
In the midst of a protest, there are few things more powerful than a chorus of hope sung in unison by thousands of people. Songs of liberation have scored movements worldwide, invigorated marchers, given resistors a common point of reference, and, quite often, a catchy chorus to bring home. Jonathan Lykes is an activist and…
Seven Crows’ “Two Swords” is a single drawn from the act’s album, Secrets Of Navigation. It’s an instrumental piece. Seven Crows, in fact, is a project put together by SoCal-located violinist and producer, Christopher Murphy. The album is due to come out October 2nd on the Teahouse Records label. He describes this music as the…
A singular voice in the L.A. County rap scene, Long Beach’s $tupid Young commands a loyal following up and down the coast. Stressing his street bonafides, the Cambodian-American rapper shares “Wit A Sticc,” his new video single. Featuring an appearance from Detroit native Tee Grizzley, “Wit A Sticc” strengthens the connection between L.A. and Detroit,…
“This is the first time I have lived in Italy since I was fifteen,” says experimental electronic musician Andrée Burelli – who previously performed as Bodyverse. She’s musing on the inspirations of her patient, nurturing new album De Sidera – “and I am overwhelmed by the beauty of its nature, landscapes, and cultural roots.” Having…
Nied’s Hotel Band delivers a big bold bluesy sound on the highly personal “Sacred Land”. Lyrics are written with the greatest level of deference to those who gave so much for their families and their communities. The instrumental here possesses a living, breathing quality to it further punctuating the importance of each word. Verses have…
“I am excited to share my latest single, “All That We Didn’t,” with you, taken from my EP, The Art of Pretending, which is out now. This song is about a relationship that fell apart. In hindsight, I realized that its ending was just as much my own fault as it was the other person’s.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Raf Rundell Shares New Track “Monsterpiece” His first release for Heavenly Recordings, the former 2 Bear, renowned DJ, and all round, man-about-town, said of this first taster from his forthcoming second album: “Time for new JAMS. Under the light of a silver moon we work on our Monsterpieces. One Blockhead, one…
Clara sings with a smoky, sultry voice. Her single, “Down the Drain,” is a slow, melancholy post-breakup song. It’s most certainly an appropriate showcase for her talent. The track opens with little more than Zimm’s distinctive voice, and sparse instrumentation – including a clicking percussion part, complete with finger snaps. Zimm is soon joined by…
