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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Storry – ‘WORTH’ (feat. Thurz) – OUT NOW! “Growing up, I was all about being natural. I’d try to convince my mother she was more beautiful without make-up and that she didn’t need those expensive so-called anti-aging creams or beautifying procedures. As I got older, my breasts stopped growing with me…
With her highly-anticipated new EP Whale set to land on August 21st through Crowds And Power, Swedish dream-pop artist Rebecka Reinhard now returns to share her latest single A Pick. As an artist who looks to delve into the more subtle and minimal sounds assigned to the dream-pop genre, A Pick sees her continue that…
Bei Ru today shares “Anahid” from his forthcoming album, Custom Made Life, coming later this fall. Says Bei Ru about “Anahid,” “This song is a cathartic reflection about my mother, Anahid, who passed away a few years ago. It’s about loss and being resilient in spite of it. Working through darkness has a way of…
Ginny Luke has a resume that reads like the accomplishments of three musicians twice her age. The powerhouse vocalist, violinist, and bandleader has performed internationally to millions of people across the globe, and alongside some of the biggest names in music. She’s shared the stage and studio with artists such as Britney Spears, Black Eyed…
“Voo Doo” by The Jorgensens, is a title that refers to Louisiana Voodoo. We know this because its lyric namedrops Dr. John, one of New Orleans’ primary proponents of voodoo-infused New Orleans music. It’s also been said voodoo’s liturgical language is Louisiana Creole, and this is one of the two primary heritage languages (the other…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LA-Based Grunge Rockers The Waking Point Release Nirvana Cover via The Deli Magazine Sadie states, “While working on my EP, I decided to produce my first cover from my favorite band, Nirvana, because Kurt has always helped me with depression in the past. This song is one of the first ever…
Gepe’s single, “Confia (Trust),” featuring Vicentico, begins with what sounds like traditional Latin acoustic guitar. However, what follows is a long way from traditional Latin music – especially visually. The video next opens a door into a four-piece band playing. Not just any four-piece, mind you, but four skeletons performing with rainbow-colored instruments. The band…
Sings Some Great Songs Pt.4 by Hughie Mac is another installment of a series of releases where he sings the greats with his own flair, never disgracing the originals in the process. Mac sings around the greater Philadelphia area in pubs, private parties, and senior centers. The authenticity of his voice is on the level…
Jay Stott is a man of many talents who has seen and done a lot in his lifetime. Everything from a ski instructor, fishing guide, bus driver, brick layer, carpenter, hot tub technician, retail worker, raft guide, janitor, heavy equipment operator, house painter to a vacuum cleaner salesperson, airport shuttle driver, bouncer in a strip…
Art Schop is an intuitive artist who seems to be in tune with the universal space of time & sound that surrounds him. Art Schop is set to release his new single “In The Street” off of the upcoming album titled “Starguide”. When you hit Play, the listener will immediately think that they’ve been sucked…
Vincent Tesoro follows up his most recent single Home Alone with visuals directed by Studio138 Visual Productions. The video portrays a fictional story of a man torn between staying in a toxic relationship or being alone. “The whole song pretty much came together like magic during the pandemic. I captured this moment after a tragic…
So we are so excited today to get to a real entrepreneur, music enthusiast, and real nice man, Ethan “Mr. Music” Horace. They reached out on IG about their new podcast ‘Power Hour’ on MNTC Radio via iHeartRadio and the movement is real with them. Join us today to find out with ‘Power Hour’ from…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GENESIS PUBLICATIONS PROUDLY PRESENT THE UPCOMING PUBLICATION OF TOM MORELLO: WHATEVER IT TAKES For the first time, Tom Morello’s remarkable life as a guitarist, songwriter, singer and political activist is captured in Whatever It Takes. This hardback photo memoir will be released in bookstores on October 13th 2020. DANCEHALL PRINCESS MOYANN…
Having just signed a deal with UK record label frtyfve, Bad Love is the debut solo single from indie-pop solo artist Liz Cass. With a wealth of experience top-lining on house tracks for the likes of Camelphat, Matador and Hot Since 82, Liz’s debut solo release, Bad Love is a truly autobiographical song about toxic…
From the early protest songs that came from the violent occupation of Turtle Island (so-called United States), through punk music’s fight against the system, art has always been at the forefront of societal change. Whether that be through pointed attacks or something more existential – sung quietly or performed as loud as can be –…
Chicago born songstress, Lauren Phillips, has been busy building her music career, even through the limitations of the Covid crisis. Now based in Los Angeles, and a part of the resurgent Laurel Canyon music scene, Lauren has embraced the digital music world and found an active audience engaging with her songs. Her new single, “Honest…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Slow Pulp release new single & beautiful, patchwork video for “Falling Apart” Madison, WI-bred and Chicago-based band Slow Pulp–Emily Massey (vocals/guitar), Alexander Leeds (bass), Theodore Mathews (drums), and Henry Stoehr (guitar)– recently announced Moveys, their self-produced debut album, and shared its first single “Idaho.” The Nude Party To Release “Midnight Manor”…
Aliendontringdoorbells (yes, that is their real name) have landed with the audio for their debut single, ‘Story’. https://www.instagram.com/aliensdontringdoorbells/ A genre-crossing song, this band has taken clear influences from the folk-rock greats of the past (Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, to name a few) and added in a modern pop element, which nevertheless makes their sound…
Popular touring vocalist Jessie Wagner (Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog is stepping out into the forefront with her stunning debut solo album, ‘Shoes Droppin,’ set for release on October 9th via Wicked Cool Records. The album’s first single…
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Sasha Sloan releases her new single “Lie” today. Listen HERE. Written by Sasha along with King Henry and Emi Dragoi and produced by King Henry, “Lie” unpacks the denial and fallout of a failed relationship. With a breathtaking visual to follow next week, “Lie” sets the stage for Sasha to unveil her…
“I wrote the song for my daughter, Evelyn the week my wife and I brought her home from the hospital. The song explores the emotions, and almost intangible wonder that is meeting your child for the first time. I wrote most of this song with my wife and daughter beside me, and it’s something I’m…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New music: Aaron Smith releases hew EP’ For My Father’ today through Platoon Much like the offerings unveiled so far, Unconditional aims to confront the demons that haunted his adolescence and how, as an adult, he can reflect on those experiences and use his songwriting to truly express the impact that…
Is anybody having fun on social media anymore? Or has it simply become another job – a time-killing, spirit-crushing daily obligation? The problem is particularly acute for artists, who must attend to the digital rat race or face irrelevance. The outspoken Max Gomez, the audacious multi-instrumentalist behind Costa Mesa, California progressive rock band Blindboss doesn’t…
Prepare yourself for the musical ride of your life as Bob and Margie Rose bring to you an exciting, new music documentary called “InstaBAND”. Directed by Bob Rose, this film will encourage the artists of today by providing a helpful insight into the wild world of streaming. Get ready for “InstaBAND” knowledge & instant results…
Two years on from acclaimed debut ‘Chariot’, British soulstress Mega returns with stunning follow-up single ‘Let Me Let You Go’. Like ‘Chariot’, ‘Let Me Let You Go’ deploys delicate guitar strings and sparse percussion, allowing Mega’s soaring vocals to take centre stage. Exploring themes of trust and vulnerability, the profoundly personal track sees the North…
Omar Apollo, one of the most talked about new artists of the last couple of years, returns today with the release of his new song “Stayback” and the accompanying music video. The first single from his forthcoming project, the track is a self-produced and self-written song recalling the woozy, soulful side of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective.…
The brainchild of artist Derek Towner, Ridgio is set to explore a new world of sound for 2020. His latest release comes in the form of “We Made It,” which is currently out via all digital platforms now. For Ridgio his passion for music started young which helped to craft and hone his vision we…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Emerging Artist Alexander 23 Releases Video For “Caught in the Middle” Rising indie-pop artist, Alexander 23 shares the video for his lovesick song, “Caught in the Middle” today. Directed by Kee Hwang (Miguel, Camila Cabello, Tainy, etc.), the visual shot in a LA based bar, captures the early 2000’s feel of…
For many young listeners, the song “In the Dark” will strike them as a great new song. But for the older among us, this Billy Squier tune will provide a wonderfully welcome jolt of familiarity and happy nostalgia. This was a single taken from Squier’s album Don’t Say Now, the same album that gave us…
The BRKN’s Jacob Cade-Guitar & Synth, Mike Bokenkamp-drums and MJ Younkers-guitar release new song and video for “Be Cool.” Stream it here: https://ingroov.es/be-cool. Taking a different direction from their 2019 debut release No. 3, The BRKN steps away from their infectious brand of pop-punk and delivers a more pop-rock sound with “Be Cool,” giving us…
The amazing Czech-Italian Alt Pop artist Giudi has released her 80s inspired future – retro synthwave single and music video “Flower&Snakes.” DSP – http://smarturl.it/giudimusic Giudi uses the symbolism of flowers and snakes as a depiction of femininity and purity vs sexuality and predation in celebration of femininity in all its wide and diverse forms in…
Alluring, honest and thought-provoking; Grace Turner today unravels a stream of consciousness in her debut EP Half Truths, an evocative narrative and deep-seated direction for the folk-Americana singer-songwriter. A seven-track EP, Grace traverses her innermost self and broaches both the subjectivity and complexity of one’s truth. Whilst diving into a fresh direction in both sound…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shoreline Mafia Share Video For “Hoe Sh*t,” a Throwback Mafia Bidness Jam Building a massive fanbase on the West Coast and beyond, Shoreline Mafia gets its power from the contrasting personalities of its members. Offering a new video that showcases the contributions of Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia shares “Hoe Sh*t.” A…
Imagine the daily experience of an undocumented immigrant. Not only must he struggle to make ends meet in a strange land, he is constantly at risk of seizure, deportation, and permanent separation from his family. And it isn’t just recent arrivals in America who fear the growing power of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Those worried…
Imagine recording 11 original songs in the 70’s – with analog equipment and musicians – and releasing it today! Says Kastel, “I’ve lived with this material for a while and what I was able to create then, has come back into style today in a big way, so I’ve decided to release the album. No…
Singer/songwriter Billy Raffoul shares his powerful new song “What Makes a Man” and its accompanying video. Available now at all digital retailers ,”What Makes a Man” is the first single from Raffoul’s upcoming album International Hotel, due out via Interscope Records on August 28. Fans who pre-order the album will receive an instant download of…
Alternative singer-songwriter Didirri today announces his much-awaited second EP Sold For Sale will be released on September 25th via Nettwerk. He celebrates this news with the release of exuberant and contemplative lead single “The Critic,” along with the announcement of a special series of live-streamed concerts across the globe. “The Critic” is available across digital…
Self-produced artist, Really Khalil, has released his latest visual titled “Wipe Me Down,” which is becoming a true fan-favorite. By meshing together both Hip Hop and Pop genres, the track was birthed all while paying homage to rappers: Boosie Bad Azz and Webbie. With an upbeat, vibrant sound, “Wipe Me Down” was created with the…
Cali Rodi is an explosive young star poised to pioneer pop back to its feel-good roots. Today, the Los Angeles-based artist is serving up her new single, “God Save The Queen,” a punchy pop track created with an all-star team consisting of producer Lindgren (Dua Lipa, BTS) and vocal producer Emily Wright (Britney Spears, Katy…
