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Newcomer Priya Ragu unveils her label debut single, “Good Love 2.0,” today via Warner Records. Listen and watch the track’s video, filmed in Goa early this year and hand cast by Priya – Produced by and written with Priya’s brother, Japhna Gold, the track unites Priya’s love of R&B with her Sri Lankan heritage, incorporating…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DEMI LOVATO, SIA AND EN VOGUE TO TAKE THE STAGE FOR POWERFUL PERFORMANCES ON THE “2020 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” dick clark productions and NBC today announced additional performers for the “2020 Billboard Music Awards,” including superstars Demi Lovato, Sia and En Vogue. Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, the “2020 Billboard Music Awards”…
Bristol-based collective Bearcraft led by artist/producer Dicky Moore release their brand new single ‘Where The Sun Sets’ today. Taken from Bearcraft’s recently released second LP ‘Fabrefactions’, the track has been inspired by Dicky Moore’s love of A Sky of Honey by Kate Bush and his sister’s first novel, The Drowning Pool, about the legend of…
Five-time GRAMMY® Award winning Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has today revealed the official music video for ‘No Time To Die,’ the original song written for the 25th James Bond motion picture, No Time To Die. Directed by Daniel Kleinman, the visual interweaves footage of Billie Eilish with scenes taken from the highly anticipated upcoming…
A household name like Bruce Sudano is prominent for his extensive music career both on stage and behind the scenes. The singer/songwriter is a former member of pop-rock bands Brooklyn Dreams and Alive N Kickin’. His genre versatility makes him a key player for some of the biggest tracks in pop history, like a country-pop…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hunters of the Alps New Release: “Cul De Sac” Single + Video Originally a musical collaboration project kickstarted in 2012, Hunters of the Alps is now returning with its first single in years. This time around, however, it is a vehicle for Mario Giancarlo Garibaldi’s solo project, one that will allow…
Brisbane rockers, Winchester Revival, have released their brand new single titled ‘Midnight Ride’ that brings back the Classic Rock edge in a modern day era. The track is about going for late night drives and going deep into thought about life and clearing your head from real world problems while having a good time. –…
Mallrat aka 22-year-old, Brisbane-native Grace Shaw, returns today with new single “Rockstar” (out now via Nettwerk Records). Written and recorded in her part-time home of Los Angeles, “Rockstar” is a collaboration with songwriter/producer Tommy English (Kacey Musgraves, Carly Rae Jepsen). Inspiration can clearly be heard from ’90s dream folk icons Mazzy Star, the hazy indie…
Romaire King, or artistically known as Frunt Ro da Youngin, is an emerging artist, singer, rapper, and songwriter originating from Atlanta, Georgia. The talented artist is quickly making waves in the scene with his unparalleled sound and style. His style encompasses the melodies of the south with a twist of new age. From the age…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Granville Automatic Share “Tiny Televisions” Music Video, Tiny Televisions and Debut Book Out Now Today, Granville Automatic shared the music video for “Tiny Televisions” the title track from their new record which is the companion-piece to the Nashville duo’s first book, Hidden History of Music Row, out now via The History…
Rock vixen Jesse Jo Stark released her new single, “Die Young,” today across all digital and streaming platforms. “This picture makes me feel like I have nothing to hide. raw messy n true. Like I’ve died a thousand times and keep coming back more like myself. it reminds me to never try too hard to…
Joshua Omar Medina Cortes mejor conocido como “Omar Courtz” celebró en grande luego de ser firmado por el sello disquero del artista internacional ganador del Grammy, Pitbull. El cantautor, oriundo de Carolina, Puerto Rico, comienza ahora formalmente a promocionar su carrera con el lanzamiento del sencillo “Desorientada” que viene de la mano del sello disquero…
South East London based alternative artist Theodor Black releases new single ‘INDIGO’ out 5th October, whilst announcing new EP ‘GARÇON’. Hailed as the next creative force in the capital’s alternative scene, Theodor remains DIY up to the last detail, his production dipping between smoky, late-night beats to more upbeat guitar-led work, studded with poetic, introspective…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Folk-Rock Duo Sally & George Make Sense Of It All With New Full-Length Take You On A Ride In true Sally & George fashion, the Nashville-based folk-rock duo had already set out on an international tour when the world shut down in March. Also known as upright bassist Shelby Means, a…
Southern California-born and based pop singer and songwriter JULIANA. has released her debut single “Call It Quits” along with its accompanying music video. Over glassy keys and a shimmering beat, JULIANA. details the breaking point of a breakup through straightforward lyrics without filter as she urges, “get your shit off my couch” and “let’s call…
Three of the biggest and most loved voices in music, from the United Kingdom, Canada and Columbia, join today for a ‘Elita,’ a delightful and sultry pop-fusion gem from Gary Barlow, Michael Bublé and Sebastián Yatra. ‘Elita’ is the first track from one of Britain’s most successful music stars Gary Barlow, whose forthcoming solo album…
Birthday Boy, the debut album from emerging artist Aaron Taos, is set for reissue on November 20. The reissue—now titled Birthday Boy (Party Favors)—features a handful of new tracks as well as numerous remixes, which include previously released reworks of “Control” featuring Lonely God and Heron John and “Loneliness” featuring spill tab. Taos’ debut was…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Miesha & The Spanks – Wanna Feel Good This song was a last minute add-on while tracking our next release with Leeroy Stagger. It was just before what would be our last session, or more importantly it was his last session in his hand-built studio, the Rebeltone Rach, before tearing it…
Like Machines is making a statement with their new track! They’re ready to “Take It Away” and make you want to join in on their chaotic theme. The track is already approaching 100,000 streams on Spotify alone, and they surely won’t stop there, as the band just passed 1 million total Spotify streams. Always keeping…
The Bronx hip hop scene emerged in the mid-1970s from neighborhood block parties thrown by the Black Spades, an African-American group described as being a gang, a club, and a music group. Brother-sister duo Clive Campbell, a.k.a. DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell additionally hosted DJ parties in the Bronx and are credited for the…
Gothic soprano singer ELLE NOIR has revealed her new video for the song, “The Day I Died.” “The Day I Died” is the metaphor of emotional death. It tells of a world where nothing has value anymore, which is also an inner world given by mental states like depression. Lyrics & Music: Elle Noir A…
Los Angeles’ KiNG MALA drops new single “If I Try To Find You.” The track emits an honest perspective of someone who has been taken advantage of by someone they trusted. Through sultry vocals and moody instrumentation the track builds into an explosive chorus, with Castro ridding of all inner-angst. KiNG MALA is the moniker…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SOFT KILL SHARE SINGLE & VIDEO FOR ‘ROSES ALL AROUND’ From their long awaited follow up to 2018’s “Savior,” Portland’s Soft Kill returns with their newest single, “Roses All Around.” You’ll want to channel your inner post-punk and 80s doom pop to really feel this one and all its glory. It’s…
Under the Gallows revel in a dark brooding series of vignettes on their self-titled debut. Pain, loss, salvation, and searching rest at the center of the entire sound. They deliver these narratives with so much fire and passion. Vocalist Brandon Gallemore opts for a commanding presence for his voice conveys so much anguish with a…
What exactly does the word “mirage” mean? According to the dictionary, mirage is “something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so.” Sonarpilot specializes in blurring the boundaries between reality and the simulated digital existence we find ourselves lost in. The English electronic artist behind the moniker, Michael Moppert, and filmmaker Roger…
I love music which I can’t quite put my finger on. Music which doesn’t fit neatly into one box or another. That’s why Rodeo is an interesting prospect. It’s not really pop but utilises all of the energy and engaging qualities that pop professes to run on. It isn’t quite rock but employs some of…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Roddy Ricch Remixes Internet Money’s Chart Topping Lemonade The original version of “Lemonade,” featuring NAV, Gunna, and Don Toliver, was released on August 14 alongside a Cole Bennett-directed music video. The song has accumulated over 118M Spotify streams and reigns the #1 spot on their Rap Caviar, Most Necessary and Signed…
The singularly named Taouil has released a single, with the singular title of “Bleed.” It’s a chunky, guitar rock track, which begins with a heavy riff, and then pummels its way through 3:24 of hard rock & roll. Lyrically, this New York-based singer/songwriter begins by stating his impressions of what another is doing to him,…
Today, indie veteran Kim Bingham shares her far-out new music video for the song “Sweet Irene.” Showcasing Bingham’s fiery power-pop chops with crunchy guitars and a catchy chorus, the song is taken from her 2012 full-length album ‘UP!’. Bingham added (Escape from Lockdown) to the title after COVID-19’s influence on the music video production. –…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Las Palabras (aka !!!’s Rafael Cohen) reflects on his immigrant experience on “Condesa” Last month, Rafael Cohen announced his debut LP under his new alias Las Palabras, to be released on October 23rd on Brassland (The National, Bartees Strange, This Is The Kit). A veteran of an array of notable bands…
New Brooklyn based folk singer-songwriter Beth Henderson has unveiled her debut single “Wild One,” available on all streaming platforms this Friday, October 2. Written and performed by Beth Henderson with production and instrumentation by Julian Giamo, “Wild One” is an acoustic confession of love and surrender during the age of coronavirus, and a pensive exploration…
Today, independent singer-songwriter LØLØ releases her latest must-hear single “Dear First Love,” and its accompanying music video – watch here. The song features intimate lyrics of unabashed honesty over a sweet-sounding melody and is another testament to the rising artist’s undeniable talent. The song is the 3rd single off her upcoming EP, Permanent Damage, and…
Glasgow’s young club hero Denis Sulta returns with a new 3 track EP for the Attitude To Life label, following his 2019 extended EP for Ninja Tune. Denis (real name Hector Barbour) is the greatest Scottish star to rise from the Rubadub-Sub Club Glasgow house and techno nexus of the past few years. Since his…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Curtis Waters Releases Official Video For ‘Freckles.’ Curtis Waters revealed details today of his forthcoming debut album ‘Pity Party.’ The highly anticipated full-length, was written and produced by the 20-year-old Nepal born artist and producer and will be released on Friday, October 9 via Curtis Waters’ own label and licensed through…
South Los Angeles, formerly officially and sometimes still referred to as South-Central Los Angeles, is a region in southern Los Angeles County, California, lying mostly within the city limits of Los Angeles, just south of downtown. It is “defined on Los Angeles city maps as a 16-square-mile rectangle with two prongs at the south end.”…
A cryptic piece of gritty pop, Robert Eberle’s “Why Did I Lose a Friend” is a soulful ballad sung straight from the heart. While framed within a pop context, elements of R&B, hip-hop, and hard rock filter into the mix further lending the proceedings a sense of color. Instrumentally rich it is easy to get…
Pop’s most transcendent players have never been the type to care about the status quo. From Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga and beyond, there aren’t many singers, songwriters or pop producers who haven’t been best described as rebels in their own time, and to some extent, the same goes for young Giadora, whose third single…
How exactly does one stay relevant in pop culture? Do you need to have an instantly recognizable face and an unparalleled style? Perhaps, you’re a rapper and social media personality with unfiltered content. Or perhaps, no matter what you say, people listen and respect it. Maybe, you’re just Sukihana. You might know her from VH1’s…
Dominican-Brazilian artist and creative Jarina De Marco debuts new single “Eléctrico” premiered yesterday exclusively with Paper Magazine. The sultry single represents a change in her musical direction and foreshadows the vibe and feel of forthcoming album which celebrates love, romance, intimacy and body positivity through its lyrics, beats and visuals. – https://www.papermag.com/jarina-de-marco-electrico-music-video-2647848338.html Jarina’s highly anticipated…
Ravoshia has now released her anticipated single “Fashion Killa”, which is being featured on Thisis50.com, Hip Hop Weekly, New York’s prominent Respect Magazine, UK’s Groove Magazine and many more. Initially, it received a lot of love on Chicago BMS FM reaching #4 on their urban chart called “Hits You Love”. However, this summer it is…
