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Today, post-genre and music visionary Poppy releases I Disagree (out now via Sumerian Records). Stream here – http://smarturl.it/idisagree Blending the boundaries between pop, progressive and nu-metal I Disagree embodies “alternative” in the truest sense of the word. In conjunction with the album release, Poppy has shared a new video for “Anything Like Me”; watch here.…
After meeting at a Berlin party in 2015, Pierro and Emil began to write and produce together, officially forming twocolors. Their synergy is used as a driving force in their music; they have a unique style mixing electronic and pop and even distribute their music independently. Their hit “Follow You (feat. Muringa)” surpassed 13M streams…
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It’s the beginning of a new year and a new decade. You’re most likely looking for a fresh start, clear mind, and a renewed sense of being. What better way to get your year started than to have people in your corner who want you to succeed? From life coaches to bestselling authors, these motivational…
A harmonica adorns the soft waves of an acoustic guitar melody. The strings play on as the harmonica fades away, but they aren’t alone in their strut for very long. A prideful voice belonging to none other than Jonathan Emile joins the guitar only moments later, exuding a gorgeous harmony against the backdrop of the…
Last year saw the Italian artist and songwriter Birthh begin to make headway in the UK with her tracks ‘Supermarkets’ and ‘Yello / Concrete’ as well as a debut London headline show at the Servant Jazz Quarters. Now she wastes no time in plotting a bigger 2020 as she shares the new single ‘Parakeet’ and…
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Today, GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum artist Halsey shared her new single, “You Should Be Sad,” and unveiled the accompanying video. The song is from her third studio album, Manic, which will be released next Friday, January 17, via Capitol Records. Award-winning director Colin Tilley (Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled) helmed the vibrant, kaleidoscopic video. Halsey will be the…
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Jonny Vulgar has released his newest single “Brought That Shit Back” which focuses on what the game has been missing, restoring a feeling of the glory years while maintaining a current sound. Jonny Vulgar is a versatile, Lyrical artist that has seemed only to scratch the surface of his career and talent. His podcast show…
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The third single from JANET DEVLIN’s upcoming concept album, CONFESSIONAL (release date: May 1, 2020 via Ok! Good Records) is a sobering anti-ballad written solely by the 25 year-old Irish singer-songwriter.”. If ever a song was to speak so timely of its age, then Janet Devlin’s “Honest Men” is the shattered black mirror reflection these…
“H.E.A.T II” is the first album to be produced entirely by the band – with Jona Tee and Dave Dalone as producers. This album goes back to the band’s beginnings, redefining the raw H.E.A.T sound – a sound that oozes classic rock coolness paired with the snotty confidence of one of rock and roll’s most…
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British pop-singer JASH released his newest single and music video “Us Together” today. A heartfelt and inspirational ballad about unconditional love, the song serves a dual purpose. Apart from pleasing music lovers with JASH’s poignant melodies and lyrics, all proceeds from the single will be donated to AADR (Abandoned And Alone Dog Rescue), a UK-charity…
“It’s so cool. It’s also in that movie Ghost World, in the ending credits,” Olivia told Premier Guitar last year. “That was my favorite thing to watch on YouTube and I learned it phonetically for fun… It’s extremely complicated. It’s more of an orchestral song, and if you listen to the original, the arrangement is…
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Big Bone Daddy goes for a southern fried swagger on the effortlessly cool “Got It”. A playful sensibility informs the entirety of the album. The exploration of an entire way of life comes to define the work. Group play dominates the whole of the album for every instrument bounces off each other resulting a communal…
bby ivy is an exciting rising Norwegian artist. Newly 19, this fresh-faced urban pop singer and songwriter has over 380,000 Instagram followers supporting her every move, and she is ready to take the pop-scene by storm. The progeny of a musical family; her aspiration is both environmental and genetic. “I guess there was a part…
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Sarah Mary Chadwick is sharing the wonderfully upbeat yet lyrically downtrodden single ‘Let’s Fight’ from her upcoming Please Daddy LP due out January 24th on Sinderlyn Records. “The unyielding motivation in Hill’s music,” Nat Hentoff writes in the liner notes to pianist Andrew Hill’s 1965 record Point of Departure, “is his desire to keep finding…
Whether you want to print a photo for a gallery show or decorate a wall with metal posters in your home, choosing high-quality photo printing makes a lot of difference. It makes the picture look amazing and real. However, several factors go into the selection of printing services, especially when you go online. From choosing…
The gnaw of a simple melody awakens chill-inducing textures as we sift through the sonic soil of “Wrinkle.” In “Improvisation,” this same melody has been modified to resemble the swell of an ocean wave, while in “Ad-Lib,” it’s a ghost in the night, almost translucent to the average onlooker. There is no escaping the effervescent…
The Darkness are raising hell in the video for their new single ‘In Another Life’, taken from their critically acclaimed Top 10 album Easter Is Cancelled out now via Cooking Vinyl. ‘In Another Life’ is a gargantuan rock opera, celebrating the multiverse theory running through their quasi-concept album, with the song capturing love and loss.…
The Dutch rock/jazz guitarist is probably best known for his being a founder of the prog rock group Focus. The European Guitar Award winner has gone on to do session work with numerous top artists in addition to releasing solo recordings. On this release he is accompanied by Marijin van der Berg on drums, David…
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The Color Up is an LA indie rock duo that consist of experienced musicians. Raised in the Los Angeles music scene, the band members have performed at most all of the monumental venues in L.A. Influenced by bands such as: Foo Fighters, Nirvana, The White Stripes, Black Sabbath and Rival Sons, The Color Up creates…
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Coming out of Naples, FL with a fresh take on guitar pop, ripmattblack is a budding star. Taking a metaphorical trip to the California desert with his girlfriend, Matt Black shares “You Love It!,” his charming new video single. Produced by in-demand duo Take a Daytrip, “You Love It!” is a punchy, guitar-driven account of…
Wake-up this January to some honey pop goodness from newcomer Polly Money, who sweeps in with her sweet but cheeky song titled “Roomate.” Polly Explains “This song is the undeniable need to spend all of your hours lost in the person you love. Their place or yours it doesn’t matter as long as you are…
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Academy Award ® nominated actress and multi-platinum recording artist Hailee Steinfeld has shared the official video for her new single, “Wrong Direction” (Republic Records). Directed by Alexandre Moors (Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar), Hailee delivers an emotional performance in this raw clip that’s reflective of the song’s message. Hailee released “Wrong Direction” on New Year’s Day…
This is a different style for an already unique rapper. But he isn’t just a rapper. He’s a songwriter, dancer and producer as well. Chantly Jones is now the latest musical inspiration coming out of Charlotte, NC – representing his hometown to the fullest. C.J. is no longer a best kept secret as his presence…
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Mishéll is a tiny woman with a powerful voice, a singer and songwriter who creates an inspired blend of contemporary soul and R&B. Born Irina Talia Rosenfeld, she took the stage name Mishéll (“God’s wish”) after a miraculous recovery from a stroke at age 23. Her songs look passionately at life’s journey, embracing the familiar…
I’m thrilled to get a chance to listen to and review this recent album titled ‘The Bending of Light’ by Belle of the Fall. I have had the opportunity to interview Belle of the Fall, (https://skopemag.com/2019/01/03/jimmy-rae-ringing-in-2019-with-belle-of-the-fall), and review a classic cover by the Connecticut-based duo, (https://skopemag.com/2018/11/21/belle-of-the-fall-release-scarborough-fair). If brilliant harmonies and acoustic folk are your thing,…
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Spearfish, SD based singer/songwriter, producer, and YouTube star BLACKLITE DISTRICT has recently been verified through YouTube with the achievement of 100,000 subscriptions. The artist will be celebrating on the road with his fans as he joins ADELITA’S WAY for 2020 Winter tour dates. “Hitting 100,000 subscribers is a true milestone in my career. It’s the…
As we near 8 years since the release of Jon B’s Comfortable Swagg album, fans will be delighted to know that the multi-platinum recording artist has returned to the studio and is currently putting the finishing touches on next project. Understand, Jon B’s forthcoming album, features the lead single and Donell Jones-assisted duet by the…
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