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Charlottesville, VA-based musician Kate Bollinger has shared a video for “Feel Like Doing Nothing,” the latest single from her forthcoming EP, A word becomes a sound. Of the dream pop-inspired “Feel Like Doing Nothing,” Bollinger says “By now I know that I am happiest when I’m keeping myself as busy as possible, but with that…
Alt-pop artist Lights has shared new remix LP Dead End. Available now on all streaming platforms, Dead End boasts three original tracks and five remixes (co-produced by Lights and MYTH) that completely reimagine fan favorites, including a new take on Lights’ platinum smash “Up We Go” (see attached tracklisting). Fans will recognize the dance-infused interpretations…
James Billett is a new voice on the folk scene. Not someone to quietly sit back and let the world pass him by, instead he has chosen to speak out about those issues which he deems unjust – namely, homophobia and racism. Whilst these are huge topics to condense into one solitary song, Billett tackles…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Galimatias Announces ‘Renaissance Boy’ ft Bas, Xavier Omar + Shares “Let Go” Following lead single “Redeye,” “Let Go” is another track submerged in Galimatias’s exquisite late-night, blurry-eyed feelings, bringing the sensuous and pensive palette of his upcoming debut LP into sharper focus. The opening half of “Let Go” foregrounds Galimatias’s fragile…
House music legend Armand Van Helden is the latest artist to remix the Jonas Blue & MAX smash ‘Naked’, out now. A ferociously high-energy club track, Van Helden’s remix announces itself with pumping kick drums and rave sirens, before making way for the smoothest of breakdowns – an ode to the New York house sound…
Galya Bisengalieva shares single and video “Kantubek” off of her debut album Aralkum, a work centered on the disastrous shrinking of the Aral Sea, due September 4 through One Little Independent Records (Björk, Poppy Ackroyd). The shrinking of the Aral Sea has been called one of the worst environmental disasters on the planet. Situated in…
Mixing his Senegal/Vietnamese roots with a multi-cultured French up-bringing rapper Thierry Wone teams up with Australian born Cambodian/Vietnamese DJ/Producer Maggie Tra for ‘Le Poids D’une Larme’. The single is a collaborative effort, produced by Maggie Tra along with Thierry Wone which features stunning French lyrics that resonate without translation. Oozing with emotive feels, and wobbly…
Modern Leisure is the musical project of Denver native, Casey Banker. The project began in 2016 as a vehicle for Banker’s personal songwriting after departing from his former band, Shady Elders. The songs of Modern Leisure take personal stories and weaves them into ebullient indie-pop. After the 2018 debut release of “Super Sad Rom Com,”…
“Begin Again” is about the final exhales of a relationship, the kind where both parties are reluctant to move on. The verses represent the intimate moments in the couple’s life while the chorus opens up into the self-reflective, healing stage that each individual hopefully achieves after wounds have calloused. https://www.instagram.com/komandamusica
El video musical “Sol, Playa & Arena Remix” del cantante Johnny Love, ya esta disponible en YouTube. El tema que fue producido por Maffio y con la colaboración de DJ Zenyth de Jamaica ha tenido gran aceptación con los medios de comunicación y con el publico. Con sonidos Tropicales, perfectos para el verano, el tema…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NAPOLI VIOLENTA: Neapolitan crime syndicate’s grinders sign to Time To Kill Records Southern Italian grinders NAPOLI VIOLENTA are proud to announce that they have signed a worldwide contract with Time To Kill Records, joining the label’s growing roster of premier talent. NAPOLI VIOLENTA was born in the Neapolitan hinterland in 2018.…
Surreally bound to a hazy harmony in “Holding Will,” lush and full of color that translates into pure vitality in “Bardo Cons,” the string play afforded to most every track in Eric Anders’ and Mark O’Bitz’s collaborative album American Bardo is spellbinding and often as postmodern as any of the lyrical poetry in the record is. The…
Introducing new artist Seint Monet, whose old-soul inspired music captures pop in a whole new way. Today, she unveils her debut single “Bloom,” written by Camden Mueller (Prince Fox), Mia Shelton, Miette Hope and Johnluke Lewis (LANY), who also produced the track, as well as Chris Gehringer (Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Lizzo) who mastered. Bloom…
American-Swedish Recording artist Elliphant has officially debuted her new single “Had Enough” today, marking the first taste from her forthcoming album produced by Grammy-Award winner Mark Rankin (Adele, Florence and the Machine) and due out this year via Create Music Group. The track is an inspiring pop anthem that finds the singer-songwriter embracing self-reflection and…
For some, life begins after a first kiss or a first concert or a first road trip. For others, it begins after college or the moment they lay eyes on their first-born child. For Zoë Moss, life began when she was hit by a Manhattan taxi-cab in 2011. The accident left Moss with a concussion…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BLACK EYED PEAS & ARTIST JACK COULTER SUPPORT COLOR OF CHANGE WITH SUCCESSFUL ORIGINAL TRANSLATION ART AUCTION ON CHARITY BUZZ Black Eyed Peas recently joined forces with renowned abstract expressionist painter Jack Coulter in order to support Color of Change—the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. Idol creator Simon Fuller and…
Today, alt-pop darling Kat Saul is releasing her intoxicating new single, “Monsters.” Co-written by Kat, Alex Venegas, and Alex Koste, and produced by Max Weinik, “Monsters” sees Kat diving deep into her psyche and confronting the fears and unknowns of life. “When you’re a little kid, you’re afraid of things like the Boogie Man, Dracula,…
After making a declarative debut with her single, “I Want You Bad,” singer, songwriter, and recent high school grad, Claire Frazier has dropped her latest track, “Thrills.” Produced by Dave Cappa and mixed by Erik Madrid and Dylan McDougle, “Thrills” is available everywhere now. “This song encapsulates high school,” shares Claire Frazier. “I think teens…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope STEVEN MOSES MERGES UNDENIABLE HOOKS AND A LONER SENSIBILITY IN ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF DEBUT SINGLE “LOSE IT” Steven Moses always felt like an outsider. The 20-year-old rapper from Blair County, Pennsylvania remembers his small-town, middle-American upbringing as both liberating and confining. At home, where he and his sister were homeschooled for…
Seek out that which inspires you. Never mind the artform, genre, or generation – embrace it all. That’s the true artist’s path, and it’s the path that’s gotten Proper Einstein where he is today. He’s created a singular musical output built upon a foundation that stretches far and wide across the last four decades of…
Against The Voices’ single, “Memories I Don’t Want,” begins with a repeated chime-y keyboard part that sounds a little bit like Coldplay. However, once the vocal kicks in, this is certainly not that popular British band. Not that that’s a bad thing; no, this is just where any side-by-side comparison between the two begins and…
Leaving While You Stay, the new single/video from California dreamers Greg Hoy and the Boys is now available on Spotify, YouTube and all the major services. The band is thrilled to be able to offer this little piece of summer ear candy to help stave off the live music hunger pains we are all experiencing.…
Ratinoff releases new song “I Need It” filled with new wave shimmer and infectious melody. Stream it here – https://orcd.co/oyyvrx9 “The inspiration for the song came from an experience I had when I kept crossing paths with a girl I went to middle school with and always had a crush on. I avoided making eye…
Pennsylvania native Keith Kenniff’s output as Goldmund has established him as one of the preeminent composers of minimal piano-based ambient music alongside peers like Hauschka, Dustin O’Halloran, and even Ryuichi Sakamoto, who himself once described Kenniff’s work as “so, so, so beautiful”. DSP – https://smarturl.it/ibfvzw His recordings tread sincerely along paths laden with dusty timbres,…
With tears streaming onto the bathroom floor of a 160 square foot apartment in Santa Monica, California, Aubrey Toone’s dreams were in eyesight, catching the shimmer of sunlight for just a moment and just as flirtatiously danced within reach in front of her. That summer spent in California, a collective group or scattered thoughts spiraled…
Suffolk-based songwriter Amy Milner returns with the achingly beautiful new single “Closer”. An affecting and deeply personal piano & vocal lead composition, it’s a stripped down track that exhibits Amy’s raw vocal talent and songwriting prowess. At first familiar, the song becomes increasingly mysterious and otherworldly, with the help of atmospheric soundscapes and distorted vocal…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New > Raven Bush & Coral Dolphin share “Moonglades” video > watch here ‘Moonglades’ is a collaboration between composer/producer Raven Bush and choreographer and dance artist Coral Dolphin, comprising a dance film, an accompanying score and sample library. Today they share the short film for the first time. GOJIRA SHARE STANDALONE…
Flippin’ Gothic Fabp delivers pure fire on the hard-hitting lyricism of “Stages Of A Name”. The sheer physicality of the sound further emphasizes the power of his words. Bass positively crushes everything in its path for volume is a must. A slight riff intermingles within the intense groove further adding to the disorienting experience. Panning…
Renowned Hawai’i Recording Artist Makana has just digitally released his latest single, “Family”. A warming and friendly tune for all ages, celebrating the value of our ‘ohana (family) even in times of hardship. With the world being in lockdown these last few months, many people have been rooted in small quarters with their families and…
Diamante Eléctrico, the Colombian alternative band formed by Juan Galeano and Daniel Álvarez, winner of 3 Latin Grammys, presents their new single “Cuando Quieras Llegar”. Diamante returns with new music after several months of silence on social media and a year’s break in the presentation of new material, an unusual break in the times of…
Americana-pop singer-songwriter, Cf Watkins, has announced her new album, Babygirl, due out October 16, 2020, on Whatever’s Clever Records. The first single, “Frances,” is out now and showcases Watkins’ signature style, melding folk and country references with contemporary pop. Filled with conscious themes of empowerment, Babygirl (and its title track), are both a coming of…
Aime Simone has released his debut album Say Yes, Say No. To coincide with the release Aime has also unveiled the documentary The Long Way To Now, which offers great depth and understanding into the fascinating life of the Berlin-based Parisian and his deeply honest debut album. The documentary premiered with Far Out Magazine who…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DJ Shub – The Social ft. Phoenix All proceeds from the single will go to Black Lives Matter & Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women. Phoenix features on this one, her collaboration with DJ Shub comes at a timely point in her career as it gave her an opportunity to highlight the…
When rapping first became prominent in the 1970s, the MC wasn’t the star of the show. It was all about helping the DJ get the party started and ensuring the audience felt the good vibes. However, the 1980s were a radically different time, as they saw the rise of the rapper and the rise of…
Jay Stott is a high school English teacher by day, and a rock & roller by night. He’s even been said to bring his guitar into class at times. Chances are good, though, that one of the songs he doesn’t do for the kiddies is “Wreckage of Now,” the title cut to his new album.…
So here we are another weekend is upon us and we are ready. This week we have hooked up with the band – Fate Will Come. The band Fate Will Come is a long-awaited dream collaboration between Renita Zintel and Matt Kirschner. The band is a unique collaboration as Renita lives in Canada, and all…
Today, Sizzy Rocket is releasing an acoustic rendition of her latest single, “Rollerskating.” The single was released last month and met with instant praise from the likes of MTV, C-Heads, Office Magazine, and Culture Collide. The acoustic video is a tribute to Laurel Canyon, where “Rollerskating” was first written and recorded. “[Laurel Canyon] is really…
Sody & Cavetown go full emo on their latest single “Is Your Bedroom Ceiling Bored?” which documents where alone time can take a person. ‘I’m so proud of this video and loved working with Robbie and the director, Sam. I love how we’re experiencing the same thing but in our own bedrooms and it really…
jaye’s debut single ‘TOMORROW’, quickly became a top YouTube trend in Southeast Asia, earning over a million views within 4 months, launching him skywards into the ranks of the Top 20 Regional SEA Music Charts. jaye was also featured on MTV Asia and gained over 1 Million streams on Spotify and Apple Music. He also…
Singer, songwriter and producer Casely has released the tracks via Tuff Gong International. On opposite sides of the spectrum, “Never Be Alone” is filled with rhythmatic instrumentation and sultry lyricism – while “Rude Boy Summer” enlists international artist Braveboy and conveys a tune more reminiscent of your favorite old school dancehall summer jam. “Never Be…
