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It’s not hard to pin a genre on a band like Slammin’ Gladys; it’s impossible. They grew up on the radio – early rock and life-changing Motown, and boy did they take notes. They draw from the best of popular music – the rocking-est, the moving-est, the catchiest. They landed a respectable hit and a…
In 1989 Multi-Grammy award nominee Lacy J. Dalton released her album Survivor, its title coming from the album opener “I’m a Survivor”. In that song Dalton powerfully and triumphantly sings about how everything’s going to be alright, and that she’ll make it through. It’s bouncy, catchy and expectantly potent, which would be one of the…
The new video arrives following a 2020 that saw spectacular celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Cat Stevens’ classic era-defining album, Tea for the Tillerman. Reimagined, the newly recorded Tea for the Tillerman² saw Yusuf recast the same 11 songs for a new age with dramatic results. Described as “a statement of intent, as pertinent…
Bay Area-based rapper and MC Jada Imani is making waves in hip-hop and neo-soul. With ethereal vocals and a gritty lyricism, the 22 year-old artist brings the spirit of the East Bay into her music. In September, Imani released her first solo EP, “Ring, Ring!” – a project made during her quarantine in Hawaii. She…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Legendary 80s Band Berlin Return with Single and Exciting New Video for ‘Now It’s My Turn’ Nearly 40 years after the release of the track Strings Attached with which they have become synonymous, the Los Angeles-based synth pop group, Berlin, return with new single Now It’s My Turn. From their formation…
On December 30th, Karl Zine, producer, songwriter and one half of successful alt-pop duo RINNGS will release ‘Call It A Day’ via Wow & Flutter Records. ‘Call It A Day’ follows previous singles ‘Saffron’, ‘Outrun’ and ‘Greenscreen’ and is the final single taken from Karl Zine’s debut album penned for release January 8th 2020. ‘Call…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JUSTIN BIEBER ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “ANYONE” ARRIVING NEW YEAR’S DAY VIA RBMG/DEF JAM Global superstar Justin Bieber will ring in the New Year with yet another gift for fans across the world. Today, Bieber announces his new single “Anyone” – co-written and produced by Andrew Watt with a visual…
The sweet-singing pop artist and the fire-spitting rapper: for decades, that’s been a winning combination. It’s the musical equivalent of a buddy movie, a marriage of styles, a perfect balance between the gritty and the glamorous. When the singer has an affinity for hip-hop, and the rapper understands pop presentation, that makes hybrid tracks particularly…
Thankfully, it’s finally time to close out this garbage-can year fraught with pandemic, police brutality and endless political drivel and, in doing so, what better way to sublimate our collective rage and flip the proverbial bird at 2020 than to put on a live-streamed NYE Rock Show? Announcing: F*CK 2020!, a live-streamed event to take…
Japanese singer Beverly, who is highly acclaimed for her world-class singing technique and powerful high-tone voice, released her latest track ‘Signal’ today. ‘Signal’ has been used as the image song for ‘Operation Siren’, which is the latest content release for the successful game ‘Azur Lane’. The lyrics to this mid-tempo ballad are sung from the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Omen 44 – Track: Hentai Omen 44 originally from Kobe, evolved into a seasoned and respected Hip Hop artist since claiming NY as home and placing his stake in the music scene. The quick buzz and notoriety from his music resulted in shared global stages and collaborations with the likes…
Bible stories are eternal for a reason. Their themes resonate profoundly with our collective human experience. No matter who you are, or where you live, or what beliefs you hold, chances are, the parables will speak directly to you. The words in the Gospels are just as relevant now as they were on the day…
Jude Gwynaire embarks on a futuristic psychedelic sound with the knotted gnarled riffs of “Oracle of the Wildwood”. So many instruments yet they beautifully bounce ideas off of each other, from the lovely sound of the flute to the twists and turns of the guitar. Though rooted in psychedelic rock, there are nods to drum…
Following on from his huge Pharell Williams and Jozzy collaboration, Black Coffee returns with new single ‘You Need Me’ featuring Maxine Ashley, out 29th December. Underpinned by delicate piano chords, gospel-evoking backing vocals and Maxine’s impassioned tones, ‘You Need Me’ finds the sweet spot between raw emotion and dancefloor energy. It marks the fifth single…
Aliensdontringdoorbells have been one of the essential newcomers in pop-rock during 2020. We sat down with Christian (keyboard, vocals) and Adam (lead vocals) to find out how they’ve been spending their Christmas holidays! Hi Aliens! How are you all feeling about Christmas this crazy year? CHRISTIAN: I’m excited as always! It’s always a very special…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shadow Warrior – Cyberblade – (NWOTHM) Shadow Warrior is the classic heavy metal attack in the vein of early Accept, Iron Maiden, Saxon and Warlock. The band was formed in 2019 and made their recording debut with 5-song EP “Return of the Shadow Warrior”, which lyrics were based directly on history…
Run The Jewels, the duo of Killer Mike and El-P, have released a video for “walking in the snow” (watch here) from their milestone 2020 album RTJ4. Directed by Chris Hopewell, who also directed the music video for RTJ3’s “Don’t Get Captured,” the stop motion visual stars action figure versions of Mike and El, who…
2020 has been a bummer for everyone and Mr. Carnivore is no exception. At the beginning of the year, the band was gearing up to launch a crowdfunding campaign to help complete a five-song release. They had already recorded the first song at Somewhere Studios and things were feeling good. Then whammy, the world shut…
New England rapper Arichussettes picks up where he left off on his Blink Of An Eye video with an interrelated new single Don’t Do Me This Way. The song tells the story of treachery that exists in the streets. “Betrayal is an everyday part of life that everyone can relate to” says Arichussettes. The track…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nyck Caution Shares Heartfelt Single, “December 24th” ft. Elbee Thrie of Phony Ppl Delivering evocative lyrics with an ice-cold demeanor, Brooklyn rapper Nyck Caution is preparing to make the leap. Today, the Pro Era rapper shares the opening track from his upcoming full-length, Anywhere But Here. Aptly titled for the release…
When it comes to writing music, a lot of artists tend to pull from personal experiences. Often, it’s easier to draw from negative memories like a breakup or losing a loved one. Ty Breezzyy takes that approach with his own spin. This up-and-coming hip-hop artist is from the Soundview section of the Bronx, and he…
Andrew Spacey releases his EP “Tossing and Turning”. The 18 year old pop star paints a vivd picture with the 2 track release. With tracks titled like Styrofoam Dreams and Sounding The Alarms the young MC delivers us high energetic melodic vibes over heavy 808’s with soulful substance. With this project Spacey takes you through…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HOTBOII RELEASES VIDEO FOR “MALCOLM X” WITH POOH SHIESTY Hailing from West Orlando, Hotboii is one of the most exciting new rappers to emerge from his hometown’s scene. After getting his start at age 15, he discovered a natural musical talent and began using his songs as an emotional outlet. Although…
It’s safe to say that this Christmas has been a tough one and the need for hope more pressing than ever. Well, luckily for us, a host of highly talented musicians have got together to provide just that. Musicians Together are eight independent artists who have united with the Sweet Charity Choir to create hope…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Industrial Metal Band SCREAM AT THE SKY Unleashes New Video For “World Of Hate.” Texas industrial/metal band SCREAM AT THE SKY has unleashed a brand new video for their song, “World Of Hate.” The track appears on SCREAM AT THE SKY’s self-titled EP which dropped in February of 2020. The “World…
Surviving a past filled with unfortunate situations, Rap Phenom Don Gritty takes to the mic to express his journey and most of all artistic creativity. Not falling into the statistical reality of his peers, Don Gritty finds healing in music. Channeling his love of the beat with his will to overcome Don Gritty is redefining…
SUPREME UNBEING has released their second animated video message, “Animals”, from their album ENTER REALITY, available now on all digital outlets from EMP LABEL GROUP. Labelling their songs as messages, each “message” brings observations of modern-day society from vocalist/prophet Zac Red. Following up the success of the band’s first message, “You’ll Never Make It”, which…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope INDIE POP SINGER-SONGWRITER WILLA AMAI CLOSES 2020 WITH ENTHUSIASTIC ACCLAIM Sixteen-year-old music phenom Willa Amai is closing 2020 with enthusiastic acclaim to press and public. Amai busy with promoting her current single “Unorganized Crime,” recorded her broody Christmas single simply titled “DECEMBER.” It was decided that it was apropos to be…
Now and again, someone comes into the music industry and shakes everything up. They’re often underdogs, the people who overcome challenges and hate and turn that into something truly meaningful. That’s precisely what CHACE has been doing. He pours his heart and soul into it when he writes music, writing with a rawness no one…
A lovely lilting chamber classical bliss ties Jude Gwynaire’s pastoral pop “Red Is the Heart of the Rose” together in a lush, luxurious way. His attention to detail is exquisite and the evolution of the sound happens with deftness. The post-modern Penguin Café Orchestra quality gives it a regal sensibility, one that has a great…
Natalie Carr takes influence from R&B, Pop, and Country music to create the innovative, sultry, new-age Pop/R&B artist creatively merging sounds within the North Carolina music scene. Following on from the release of her previous single, “Sad Little Rant“, the Charlotte native has returned with a much slower, and toned done song, although, the message…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Midnight Preachers Release Single + Video for “MEXICO” Irish rock band The Midnight Preachers released their new single titled “Mexico” to all digital outlets. The song was produced by John Henry and Eoghan MacSheain and mixed/ mastered by Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal. “Mexico is a song about doing what you need…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shafluss – The Game (Ko Le Ye) An assertion of incomparable experiences; Afrobeat’s hottest new creator Shafluss makes this declaration in his new hit single The Game (Ko Le Ye). Collaborating with Chefbeatz, the two have managed to curate a sound the industry didn’t know it was missing. Blending spicy African…
New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta – now, thanks to rapper/R&B musician SugaKane, we can add Topeka, Kansas to the list of cities home to rap music’s greatest stars. With 126 thousand people, Topeka gave name to SugaKane’s first album, Small City BIG DREAMS. The god-fearing, family-oriented man (“God first, family second,” he says) spent…
Calgary Singer-Songwriter Victory arrives on the scene with a fierce statement in her song “Trendsetter” which was released in early June of this year. The song reinforces her independence as a new arrival in the music industry. Victory has been making noise online with some of her flawless renditions of some of Ariana Grande &…
Here’s a funny thing about our current locked-down and fettered reality: although the limits on our mobility have never been greater, things haven’t slowed down much. We may be stuck at home, but we’re still rushing around, working as hard as we ever have, juggling responsibilities, coping with the demands of social networking, and doing…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BIG SEAN DROPS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “BODY LANGUAGE” FEATURING TY DOLLA $IGN & JHENÉ AIKO FROM HIS #1 ALBUM DETROIT 2 Artist: Ocean’s Envy – Track: Fire Ocean’s Envy is a Dallas, Texas based powerhouse of a band from frontman Kurt Mantheiy. Kurt spent the genesis of his musical career playing…
Blak-Ram is Cruising for Artifacts in a Brand Nubian Kingdom – BBC Radio Bristol’s August 2019 Artist of the Month: Blak-Ram is following up on his EP “#Make Sudan Great Again” released at the tail end of 2019, with an upcoming hot new track called “Cruise Control” featuring two legends in the Hip Hop game:…
The passionate sounds of empowerment within T’melle voice commands determination to survive. The Philly raised – Atlanta made R&B soultress began her mark in Music as the standout member of a local Philadelphia group, gaining the attention of the legendary Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Under her mentorship as a kid, T’melle’s journey took an unexpected…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Over 250,000 YouTube views so far… His Sweet Baby Boy from Irish artist Ellie Redmond Christmas has always been an extra special time for Ellie. When she was just six years old, Ellie performed on Ireland’s Irish speaking TV station TG4 as part of a Christmas special programme. She was chosen…
