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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GRiZ + JAUZ release new single “No Doubt” on Deadbeats Records Today, multi-instrumentalist producer GRiZ and BITE THIS bossman JAUZ have released their heavy-hitting collaboration, “No Doubt”. The track is part of GRiZ’s Bangers[6].Zip EP, which is out today on Zeds Dead’s DeadBeats Records. “No Doubt” is a full body banger…
GRAMMY Award winning and multi-platinum artist Daya is back with a pulsating new single “First Time” – available everywhere now on AWAL/Sandlot & Kasher Records. “First Time” doubles down on Daya’s distinctive vocals and pop-EDM origins as she offers intimate vulnerability over palpitating beats. The song co-written by Daya, SHY Martin and multi-platinum selling Swedish…
King SwaVay™ (SWAH-VAE) was born on April 28 in Bay City, Michigan. Raised in one of the most smallest yet, violent cities in the country Saginaw, Michigan – he grew up in the roughest of neighborhoods brushing elbows with the most rugged but was never engulfed by the streets. Humbled by life’s dealings but very…
Swedish alt-pop artist GRANT releases her brand new EP, ‘Vertigo,’ alongside a brand new music video for ‘Don’t Recall Growing Old.’ Talking about the EP, GRANT reveals, “I’ve thought of happy love like a really good pop song – easy, instantly touching, revealing and after a while kind of repetitive – and this repetitiveness can…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bedroom-pop experts ROSEHIP TEAHOUSE share sprawling new cut ‘A Million Times’ Speaking ahead of the release, Rogers revealed: “‘A Million Times’ is a lot of my anxiety manifesting in a song. I was finding that I would try and mould myself into what I thought everyone else wanted from me, not…
Today Lana Del Rey releases her new track ‘Let Me Love You Like a Woman.’ Written and produced by Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff, the song was recorded in Los Angeles at Conway Studios and in New York at Electric Lady Studios. The track is available now to stream and download on all partners.…
Let’s be real, it’s high time for something to come along and lift our spirits out of the funk of this year; well, the upcoming release of the rising band China Bamboo is proving to be just the ticket. Made up of four life-long friends from Brighton, China Bamboo is storming the scene with their…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Queen Naija Bares All In New Sexy Teyana Taylor Directed Visual Today, Platinum-certified R&B singer/songwriter Queen Naija shared her new single, “Love Language” and the accompanying video. The track, which she recorded with producers Boston and Mike Woods (Kiana Ledé, Bazzi), is from her debut album, missunderstood, which will be released…
tiny deaths is a Los Angeles, CA based project making moody, dreamy pop. Listening to tiny deaths is like taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing on those hazy memories of warm summer evenings. Like etchings in an old scrapbook, unfiltered hues and muted tones exude a fondness and familiarity, allowing you to see…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pandora Launches Artist-Made ‘Endless Playlist’ with Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, and more Pandora today introduced the Endless Playlist, where artists can share their favorite songs along with personal messages, then pass the mic to fellow artists to make their picks. Beginning today, listeners can journey through handpicked songs and discover the…
When it’s done right, pop music shares more than a little with fortune-telling. The pop musician addresses an audience he doesn’t know – yet it’s his or her task to provide clarity for his anonymous listener, and maybe some guidance and encouragement, too. To understand things as they are, the pop musician must have a…
The never-ending tumultuous state of the world is hard to wrap our heads around; every day is overcrowded with uneasy headlines and another breaking news story. The emotional labor required to keep up with it all takes a lot from our mental strength. When we’re surrounded by negativity, what do we turn to for optimism?…
Heistheartist offers a beautiful bit of bliss with “Landslide”. Done with the greatest level of care, they provide a fantastic cover of Fleetwood Mac’s gentle ode. Cascading gestures gingerly work their way through with a compassionate tact that feels ever so welcoming. Guitar work opts for a nimbleness for it deftly slides on through with…
Hemisphere opens its album, American Dream, appropriately with one titled “America.” Unlike much of the rhetoric we hear in the media today, this is a positive assessment of the United States. In fact, much of this 11-song album is overwhelmingly positive. There’s lots of really nice keyboard instrumentation working throughout the album. That, and harmony…
Following the breakout success of her single “Mad at Disney,” 21-year-old pop singer and songwriter Salem Ilese debuts an accompanying music video, available now via 10K Projects/Homemade Projects. Released in July, Salem’s viral hit “Mad at Disney” discusses the young artist’s disillusionment with Disney’s obsession around creating unrelatable fairytale endings, and portraying women as people…
In the current climate, an upcoming single discussing the joys of a good night out clubbing might not seem that appropriate, yet AXLS’s upcoming single ‘discotek’ scratches a musical itch that’s been bugging us all lockdown. The North-East based trio – made up of Victoria, Conrad and Chris – is the up and coming electropop…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MISTERWIVES SHARE “SUPERBLOOM” OFFICIAL FAN VIDEO MisterWives commented on the clip, stating, “We had a different vision for the ‘SUPERBLOOM’ music video but due to COVID restraints it wasn’t possible to safely bring the idea to life at the time. Luckily, we were able to rely on these amazing individuals who…
Colorado-based thrashers Havok release a brand new music video for their song “Fear Campaign”, off their recent full-length album V, which was released earlier this year. Check out the official music video for “Fear Campaign”, directed by K. Hunter Lamar and produced by Digital Myle, here: “Although it was written in 2019, ‘Fear Campaign’ sounds…
The wait is finally over. Australia’s dark-pop princess CXLOE today releases her debut body of work; a six-track EP titled Heavy Part One – out now via Sandlot Records/AWAL. Expressing her excitement for the release, CXLOE explains, “Having my debut EP, Heavy Part One, out in the world is so exciting and therapeutic for me…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JINJER Releases Intense Music Video For “The Prophecy” Sticking their heads in the sand during a pandemic has never been an option for Ukrainian groove metal juggernaut JINJER. Instead of drowning in self-pity and using the current global situation as an excuse to be lazy, the band has not only unleashed…
We always need that daily reminder that it’s ok to be different and uniquely ourselves, Elle Vee dropped her anthemic single “Wildflowers” today serving as that daily mantra that we our loved no matter how different we are from anyone else. – https://open.spotify.com/track/2j40un8hxRLgltRhPzyKod With Elle’s powerhouse vocals, “Wildflowers” is that daily affirmation and that anthem…
You haven’t heard of Sean Payton, but he’s responsible for some of the West Coast’s underground rap scenes’ most popular sounds and styles. Sean’s been making music since he was 13. He’s rapped, written, engineered, and recorded well over 1,000 records and has over 100 live performances. Sharing the stage with some of the biggest…
After performing the Online Female Fest with Lacey Sturm (ex Flyleaf) and Share Ross from Vixen, Linda Varg drops new single You Gotta Come Home. The song is dedicated to her grandmother and the memory of her grandfather, who lost a battle with cancer in 2013, while Linda’s grandmother was hospitalized with severe memory loss.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LIL LOADED RELEASES A DEMON IN 6LUE To celebrate the project’s arrival, he just dropped the music video for the new single “While I’m Here” [feat. Polo G]. Produced by Seph Got The Waves [Ty Dolla $ign, Trippie Redd], a smooth guitar lead cries out before the skittering beat takes hold.…
How many extraordinary talents are delivering pizza, waiting for the recognition they justly deserve? How much in dues does a single artist need to pay? Those are just two of the questions raised by Luca Pizzoleo’s gorgeous, aching, trenchant seven-minute music video – really more of a short film! – for “Back To Me,” the…
A physical bluesy quality permeates “Stick It To Ya” proving Izzie’s Caravan to be purveyors of deep, meaningful rock n’ roll. Their powerful interplay proves that they are a band that listener to each other. Much of the riffing results in a kaleidoscopic series of colors and patterns. Vocals seemingly rise out of these epic,…
For many years, Jamaica has been recognized for its delicious cuisines and beautiful places. Today, we bring you a talent from Jamaica which is raising the good reputation of her country, Wendy Nikola. She is not only popular in her native country, but also America and other countries. Introduction Wendy Nikola, who is in her…
Rev Peter Unger offers an ode to humility and admiration with “If I Were a Hero”. Lyrics focus on the self and the desire for self-improvement. Full of a sense of self-reliance that defines the American experience, there is a kindness and a quiet joy to the way that the piece evolves. Small gestures here…
Skyler Cocco invites us into her dream-like world as she takes a drive to clear her mind in the new music video for “The Drive.” In keeping with her DIY approach to music (she writes and produces all of her work), Skyler self-directed and edited the music video with a helping hand from cinematographer Nino…
Obsimo’s new single “Club Memories” hits a chord sadly echoing today’s front-page news. Their video clip reflects that old clubbing feeling which has now gone: nowhere to go, dance, live freely, all so many distant pleasures. Shot in 3D by the youtuber Atom, the video carries us into an unreal club, where humans are replaced…
As cool as a tropical breeze, Natty Prophets delivers a song of pure sunshine on the joyous “Cherish”. The celebratory spirit reveals itself in an updated reggae pop format. Bass has an expressiveness to it while it anchors the whole of the work. Guitar work goes for the right degree of laid-back beauty. Percussion has…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Marcelyn, the band Release Music Video For “Guilloteens” Indie/alt rock band Marcelyn, the band have released a new music video for their single “Guilloteens”. Featured on their latest LP “Monstrous Existence,” “Guiloteens” is a relaxing, raw highlight of the album. The video is a testament to the trio’s versatility and unique…
A confident swagger rests at the heart of Billy Ray Rock’s aptly named “I’m Bringing Rock Back”. Everything about the sound stuns: from the righteous guitar riffs that run through it to the force of nature of the percussion. His voice seems to harken back to rock n’ roll’s greats. Shoutouts are given in ample…
Layla Kardan, her new single, You – out now – is a brooding, electro, r&b-tinged pop cut and a powerful ode to freedom. The controversial video – directed by Mad Juice the creative agency responsible for putting Arab girls in historical pictures for Pumas ME campaign pushes cultural boundaries in the more conservative…
For as long as it’s been around, rap music has been the ultimate hype up music. It’s played at parties, football games, and played before an exhilarating night out. It’s the art of coming up with words that not only rhyme and go together but make sense— the art of describing a specific feeling or…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Inevitables release new song “The Weight Of The Worry” For those unfamiliar with this ska/punk supergroup project, they are featuring current and former members of a bunch of incredible bands including Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake), Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train), Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish), Billy Kottage (the Interrupters), John…
Summer of Love, as its eclecticism-alluding title would suggest, isn’t a record that features an artist in Robert Miller of Project Grand Slam who is even the least bit interested in coloring inside the lines. From the moment that we press the play button on the opening song in the tracklist, “Aches and Pains,” through…
Mardini is Chris Mardini, and he’s not your average modern artist to say the least, he is a force to reckon with on his new breakout debut EP – Out Of Pocket. I could just be sugarcoating something because Mardini is so young and has such a long future ahead, but when I am genuinely…
I want to see you dance, I want to see you party, showstopper and songstress Cristal Carrington sings. The song – “See You Dance” keeps the party bumping way into the winter months. Carrington, who hails from Baltimore, Maryland, is on the scene with her debut album Revenge. Spunky and freeing, “See You Dance” has…
The title track was released last month, following a duet with Sting (‘Little Something’) – a stunning track and different style for world-renowned jazz artist. Melody was recording the album where she lives in Paris when lockdown started and she auditioned musicians around the world when they needed the work. The entire album was made…
