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Two days out from his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter & producer blackbear releases “if i were u” featuring Lauv – The refreshingly honest pop ballad takes listeners on a journey of opposing views in a messy relationship. Featuring introspective lyrics, a catchy hook, and sweet-sounding yet candid verse from fellow pop…
The man behind Seven Crows is violinist, composer & band leader Chris Murphy and get ready for an electric wonderland full of different moods & soundscapes. “Secrets of Navigation” is the title track on the full album by Seven Crows and I have to say that this track is smooth sailing at its finest. This…
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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jizzle Proves His Versatility In New Song— “Fong Ma Foyeh” Multiple award-winning Gambian urban music superstar, Jizzle, claps back at his doubters with newly released “Fong Ma Foyeh”. Trying to make sense of the world during these testing times. Jizzle has been locked up in the studio and kept his creative…
The new album from Ukrainian folk metal group Midgard is entitled Tales Of Kreia and is the band’s third full-length release. Unlike the previous two albums, Tales Of Kreia is specifically written within a fantasy setting and every song is endowed with different moods while raising a variety of philosophical issues about life and death.…
After performing a very special NPR MUSIC Session, Gardens & Villa gear up to head down the road toward releasing their 4th studio album. The band’s live debut of two never before performed singles received strong praise and excitement. In 2018, Gardens & Villa reunited to pay tribute to Richard Swift. With The Hex Band,…
Birmingham, AL’s Shaheed and DJ Supreme are back with “1 Time 2 Many”, a brand new video off their album The Art Of Throwing Darts. This duo knows that hard rhyme is the backbone of what makes hip-hop just so great, and they know that if they want to take their place among the legends,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Signing Dylan Dunlap Shares “Seriously” Nettwerk Records is excited to announce the signing of Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Dunlap. At age 6, Dylan taught himself piano to partake in a grade school talent show. At age 11, he picked up a copy of Pro Tools and…
You may be thrown for a loop while listening to the bluegrass-y (meaning, plenty of bluegrass instrumental elements) on “Early to Bed, Early to Rise” off Liam Moore’s second album, Visions of a Perfect life. This is because Moore spends much of his day job time writing classical music for choirs and chamber ensembles. The…
Driven by vocalist/guitarist Sam Bielanski’s sharp vocal tones and flashy, driving rhythm, PONY combines cheeky 1980s style with 1990s self-reliance and modern production sheen for an experience caught between worlds. It’s hooky and vibrant, but don’t mistake exuberance for extroversion. Bielanski, along with close friends Matty Morand (Pretty Matty) and Lucas Horne, have taken a…
Delta Spirit have shared their new single, ‘Home Again’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming album What Is There, out on September 11th via New West Records. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Michael Parks Randa. The track premiered with Flood Magazine yesterday, with frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez explaining, “There…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope actor, comedian, and musician Jon Daly signs to Northern Spy Records August 14th, 2020 marks a momentus occasion. Northern Spy Records has signed comedian Jon Daly. To celebrate our signing and the 39th anniversary of the release of The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” we’re releasing a remastered version of Jon…
I have to say that this is one crafty take on the original, which was originally performed by Pat Benatar. Pat Benatar rocked the hell out of “Invincible” back in the day and now Cyborg Asylum gives its own, futuristic spin on the brand new single. With elements of: electro post-industrial alt-rock, Cyborg Asylum is…
Bloomr came to play and they are not messing around on the new release titled “Vamanos”. This single has an overload of energy that never fizzles out from beginning to end. Bloomr will have you hook, line and sinker throughout the entire track, so all I have to say is “Vamanos”! Bloomr was started by…
LA-based creative force Latashá release her new single “GoGo Wyne” – a bold and empowering anthem encouraging women to overcome anything in their paths and shine in the face of adversity. “GoGo Wyne”, which Latashá describes as “an anthem for Black women,” blends deep carnival club sounds with Latashá’s signature smooth rap flow. It’s the…
21-year-old vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Not Nemo makes his international debut with his single “Dance With Me” (August 14, 2020). Living and breathing music from the age of three, Not Nemo has always stayed true and faithful to his light-hearted thirst for exploration and discovery. His debut single “Dance With Me” not only embodies his…
SuperM shared “100,” the lead single from the chart-topping K-pop supergroup’s upcoming first full-length album, Super One. The anthemic track showcases SuperM’s powerful energy while challenging listeners to go after their dreams – to “go 100.” Group member Mark co-wrote and co-produced “100,” an intense breakbeat genre song layered with dubstep elements atop a dynamic…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jeremy Ivey Announces Album ‘Waiting Out The Storm’ With Video For New Single “Someone Else’s Problem” Although it was written over a year ago, Jeremy Ivey’s new single “Someone Else’s Problem” couldn’t be more apt for today’s pandemic-ridden and racially charged times. Co-written with Ivey’s wife Margo Price, the song is…
Moving house has to be one of the most stressful events in your life. It isn’t just about physically moving your possessions, it is about building a new home, in a new location, becoming part of a new community, of cutting important bonds, leaving behind places special in your memory and important even to who…
Saying motivated is the hardest thing to do at the best of times. But with more and more people opting to work from home, either because of the strictures of the pandemic or just because of the freedom that technology allows, motivation is becoming even more of a necessary skill. Offices provide their own internal…
The Cribs are back and on blistering form, brandishing their brand new eighth album, Night Network. Due to be released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday November 13th 2020, the self-produced 12-track album was recorded at the Foo Fighters Studio 606 in Los Angeles in the spring/summer of 2019. The album is heralded by the fantastically…
Pop-music-agitator Dorian Electra (pronouns: they/them/theirs) has returned with a double single and video for new tracks “Gentleman” and “M’Lady.” On the new singles, produced by Dylan Brady and Count Baldor, Will Vaughan, and Sega Bodega respectively, Dorian taps into the world of neckbeard subculture – a term used to describe internet-obsessed, basement-dwelling, socially isolated people,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Freddie Dredd Prepares to Do the “DEVIL’S WORK” on His Latest Single Emerging from the corners of the internet that few dare to tread, Freddie Dredd spins his darkest fantasies into intoxicating rap music. Diving ever-deeper into the world of the occult, Freddie shares “DEVIL’S WORK,” his new single. Over a…
If you could plant a phone, what sort of flower would bloom? Something radiant, right? – colorful, dynamic, and maybe a little sinister, too. In the vibrant clip for “You Sad,” the latest single from Tkay Maidza, the Zimbabwean-born, Australian-based singer and rapper reclines in a vivid blossom field overhead, even the clouds in the…
It is impossible for me to dislike this song. I knew from the beginning, when the slinking groove kicks in, that this single “Buddha” would win me over. Elz Bentley’s vocal style sealed the deal as words and images began rolling out of him, bouncing with the rhythm, darting, ricocheting through my head. He knows…
Astræa’s latest release, ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ is an introspective and haunting piano ballad which sees her addressing her own inner demons. https://www.instagram.com/astraeamusica/ Born out of a comment made by Astræa’s music teacher, the song is an honest and unwavering look at the self-sabotage which so many women working in the music industry can suffer…
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has released “On The Road To Find Out,” newly recorded and reimagined for the upcoming Tea for the Tillerman² album release, due September 18th via UMe in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the era-defining, multi-platinum selling album. Inspired by a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation, the new arrangement presents a deeper…
“‘True Believers’ is about being overwhelmed with the constant stream of news and information we see everyday. It’s about feeling anger and frustration with the state of the world. In a way, the track mocks the All Lives Matter culture that has come to fruition in the U.S. DSP – https://smarturl.it/LAWFire At times when you’re…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tycho Jones – “Carni” Following on from his underground banger ‘Don’t Be Afraid’, Londoner Tycho Jones continues on his unique musical journey with his latest offering ‘Carni’, an ode to London’s Notting Hill Carnival. A fusion of dub, jungle, and post-punk, Jones infuses a nostalgic narrative with sonic vibes that would…
Singer, songwriter, and producer Charlotte Day Wilson returns today with two new tracks – the velvety love song “Take Care Of You” feat. Syd and the effortlessly sunny “Summertime”. The Toronto native melds soul, jazz, and R&B to create atmospheric upbeat ballads that breathe warmth and intimacy into contemporary pop. Her first offerings of 2020…
“Do Your Thang” is a breezy summertime recipe of country, pop, and dance elements that celebrate individual expression, inclusivity, and the beauty of being yourself. Produced by award-winning producer Jeff Johnson (Chris Buck Band, Meghan Patrick), “Do Your Thang” follows Lisa’s first single of 2020, “Wait On Me”, and it’s also the second song released…
Perfectly encapsulating the pre-relationship butterflies, Toronto native Tilsen delivers a bubbly love song with “Preoccupied.” Reminiscent of infectious melodies like Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now,” Tilsen evokes the same vibrant energy in her latest track while touching on her most recent infatuation. “I wrote this song when I was first falling in love with someone.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pluto x “Hood Baby”: Lil Gotit and Future Share “What It Was” Video Wielding an offbeat and infectious melodic style, Atlanta’s Lil Gotit is quickly earning the approval of his city’s trap elite. Joining up with Future, Gotit shares the video for “What It Was.” With production from D. Hill, who…
Released this May, Death Valley is singer-songwriter David Haerle’s second album following his 2018 debut Garden of Edendale. Death Valley’s marriage of guitar-driven rock to a shimmering California sound calls out to the best of classic American and British rock. Think Laurel Canyon meets Peter Frampton. The songs track one man’s search for a renewal…
A soulful, elegantly crafted “Work With Whatcha Got” shows off the Bobby Deitch Band’s impressive, undeniable chops. Going for a truly impressive, all-encompassing sound there is something outright joyous about the way the tracks all come together to create a vast tapestry. Tremendous color pours out of every piece from the taut guitar riffs to…
With a catchy beat and powerful message, Sophia Treadway’s new single “Not That Into You” is already seeing great traction across Spotify and pop fans. The meaning behind her song is that sometimes you like someone and it’s just a little crush and they make it into something more. At the end of the day…
Hot on the heels of her latest release, “Santa Fe”—Cailin Russo has released a brand new track called “High.” The song was written by Cailin and two friends, Micah Jasper and Jesse Thomas, with Jasper also serving as producer. Cailin describes the new song as “a projection of a mental trip through a house party,…
What is SAAY all about? “Don’t be afraid to express yourself” In these times.. We all should not be afraid to SAAY What you like… or Don’t like! Wikipedia defines the word Messenger as a person or thing that carries a message. And that is what this group does – They carry the message of…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Grammy-winning producer Ricky Reed’s “Better” w/ Leon Bridges & Kiana Ledé out today with video! Ricky Reed debuts “Better” with Leon Bridges & Kiana Ledé and its accompanying video (directed by Jai Moseley) today, the latest track from the Grammy-winning, multiplatinum producer and songwriter’s forthcoming debut album The Room—due August 28…
What is summer without a sure fire banger from one of the Caribbean’s most exciting breakout stars, Shenseea. The twenty-three year old Interscope/Rich Immigrants signee has been on an exciting ascent and today she releases new single “Sure Sure.” Shenseea is fully in her element on this track switching between her bold delivery of patois…
