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Tove Lo and Kylie Minogue Release Visual For ‘Really don’t like u’

Following the release of Tove Lo’s wildly-received ‘Really don’t like u’ featuring pop-legend Kylie Minogue, today, the pair have released a captivating and intimate visual for the track, shot in Prague and London, and starring both artists. Tove Lo told fans today: “I’m SO ready to play these new songs for you along with your…

New Video By Zaritza “Slot Machine”

We could stick to the facts, and they’d surely be intriguing enough to prompt you to listen to Zaritza. We could tell you about her origins: how she was born in a remote Russian village and emigrated to the United States to follow her musical dreams. We could tell you about her training and musical…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Hailey Whitters Releases New Six-Song Project ‘The Days’ – On Tour with Maren Morris Today, Hailey Whitters released The Days, the first half of her highly anticipated full-length album The Dream that will be released next year. The six song collection will…

PEYTON RELEASES REACH OUT EP VIA STONES THROW RECORDS

Houston based R&B singer/songwriter Peyton has just released her new EP Reach Out via Stones Throw Records. Reach Out is a callback to R&B icons of the past, however Peyton makes it clear that she is the voice of today’s scene. Alongside the EP release, Peyton dropped a new video for her recent track “laylo/crazy4U”.…

LOST RINGS RECORDING ARTIST & GAMER SUNZI RELEASES NEW TRACK “SENPAI”

Today recording artist, gamer and self-proclaimed blerd SunZI shares her new track “Senpai”. “Senpai”, written by SunZI and produced by LDG Beats (Amine, Cousin Stizz), borrows its title from anime culture, with senpai referring to one’s crush or someone you admire. Says SunZI, “Senpai is a fun and cute battle song between lovers! It’s a…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Misty Coast / The Switch cross-pollinate genres on ‘Spring in the Forest of Time’ “We tried to make a musical universe with slightly different laws of nature than real life. A bit less gravitation. The air is thicker. It’s hyper realistic, but…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Chin Injeti – I Could Be “On My Own” “It takes me to a place tinged with the familiarity of the past, touched by the future, and grounded in the now. Recorded solely using vintage gear, it features the Mini Moog and…

ROBINSON ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW SINGLE “DON’T SAY,” OUT NOW

Rising pop star, the New Zealand-born Robinson, has released her new single “Don’t Say,” out now via Ministry of Sound Recordings and Columbia Records. “Don’t Say” is the first track from her forthcoming EP Watching You, also announced today. The dreamy pop track is a heartfelt reflection on letting go of someone you once loved.…

New Video By Trevor Drury “Head On The Tracks”

Trevor Drury has slowly, but surely, become one of the most discussed solo artists in the American indie underground over the last year, and he’s back in the headlines this with a brilliant new single titled “Head on the Tracks” that fans and critics can’t seem to get enough of. The single, released on March…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Jens Carelius releases new album “Opsi” via Jansen Records | Feat. Jaga Jazzist’s Lars Horntveth Today, Jens Carelius has released his new album entitled “Opsi” via Jansen Records. The album is named after his great-great-grandfather Fritz “Opsi” Doerries, the entomologist, and was…

BREAKING NEWS: @skopemag APP Launches ‘Skopeing’ Social Shout Out & Feed

London + Boston – We are so excited to announce the launch of the ‘Skopeing’ social media platform on the @skopemag APP. You can now set up a profile and post about anything you want from music, lifestyle, culture, current events, anything! @skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android…

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Harry Hudson Drops New Track “Pendulum” Today! LA based acclaimed singer-songwriter Harry Hudson drops new track “Pendulum” today! The track was written by Hudson, and produced by Jess Jackson (Lil Pump, Nas) and Nicky Davey. TOSH ALEXANDER DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “GAMES” | TOSH ALEXANDER ESTRENA SU NUEVO SENCILLO, “GAMES” Born in Brooklyn and raised in…

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No Swoon announce debut s/t album (prod. by Jorge Elbrecht) Words from No Swoon on the track: “The music video for “Don’t Wake Up, Wake up” follows two people searching for and finding themselves lost, slipping between a dream and reality. — This song started from a dream of mine. Usually my dreams are very…

New Video By Neko Deshawn “Too Much”

Hailing from the “Twin City” of Saint Paul, MN, Neko Deshawn is ready to make an impression on the rap game with his debut video, “Too Much.” Channeling jazz ethos through brass-laced instrumentals and unapologetic realism through direct delivery, the song is a take on the busyness of life and how everyday responsibilities can pile…

How 5G will change the consumer experience?

There is a lot of hype surrounding 5G. Many say that it will revolutionize the tech industry; however, some are skeptical. The specifications of 5G show that there the technology will impact our lives in many ways. User experience with regards to 5G will surely improve. In addition to this, 5G will aid the development…

Look Mum No Computer releases debut EP ‘Human Procrastination’

Eccentric singer, producer and instrumental innovator Look Mum No Computer has released his debut EP, Human Procrastination. To accompany the release, he’s also unveiled a brand new video for the title track where Look Mum No Computer and a group of Teletubbies encounter zero gravity. Blending together the expansive sonic textures of his home-built synthesisers…

GAVIN HALEY & ELLA VOS JOIN FORCES ON NEW SINGLE “THE WAY I AM”

Gavin Haley and Ella Vos have teamed up to release a hypnotic pop single titled “The Way I Am,” available on all streaming platforms today. A union of two of music’s most exciting acts, “The Way I Am” is a delightful indie-infused pop song that drips with delicate melodies and romantic lyricism. “When I heard…

Caitlyn Smith Releases New Song “Put Me Back Together”

Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Caitlyn Smith releases new song “Put Me Back Together,” out now on Monument Records. The soulful track showcases the full range of Caitlyn’s powerhouse vocals as she observes, “Everybody says you’re no good for me/ But you’re my fucked-up remedy/ Boy, you put me back together again.” Originally recorded by Cheat Codes featuring…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – FALL IN LOVE WITH THE EXPLOSIVE NEW CULTURE-CROSSING SINGLE “BARRIO” BY HIT SONGWRITER AND ITALIAN POP ICON MAHMOOD On the heels of the overwhelming worldwide success garnered by his hit “Soldi,” Mahmood has returned with a new single which confirms his great…

CHAMPS release the flawless ‘RED STAR’

Today, two-piece band CHAMPS win hearts with the flawless and mesmerizing fresh-cut ‘Red Star’. Taken from the upcoming third album ‘The Hard Interchange’, the track is inspired from loyalty and perseverance in love. “This song is about waiting for the return of an absent loved one. It’s about longing, patience and devotion through trying circumstances.”‘…

Biggest & best Highlights from the Gran Royale Music Awards 2019

Honoring the most underrated yet most deserving artists in the bay area and beyond the exciting night was full of surprises and unknowing honors. With Special Guest Appearances by Shaleena smith of all hustle no luck records Dr. Wright of Wright Place TV and hosted by Sandra Risser. GRM Awards at Temple Beth Hillel in…

The Issue New Single “Moving On” from their EP ‘Moving On’

On its Facebook page, The Issue lists “propane and propane accessories” as personal interests. This reference to the animated TV show King of the Hill reveals a sense of humor. However, there isn’t any humor in this Minneapolis, MN band’s single “Moving On.” It’s a hard rock exercise in the letting go of a relationship.…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – John McLaughlin/Shankar Mahadevan/Zakir Hussain announce new album; preview first song Six years in the making, Is That So? is one of John McLaughlin’s deepest and most profound musical collaborations with prolific Indian composer and vocalist Shankar Mahadevan. Joining the duo is their…

Cooper Phillip Brand New Video “THANK YOU HEARTBREAK”

Phillip’s music has an underlying theme of strength, grace and empowerment, which stems from her immigrant background, growing up in Opera houses around Russia. Cooper Phillip has seen success with her previous single garnering over 10 million listens online, as well as having also developed an impressive and loyal fanbase particularly on social media. Russian…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Loyal Lobos’ “Criminals” Executive Produced By Teddy Geiger Debuts Via The FADER Ahead of Release Sept. 13th “Andrea Silva (Loyal Lobos) makes delicate indie-rock that’s perfect for the last days of summer and first days of autumn — songs to soundtrack the…

New Video By Avalon “Keeper of My Heart”

When you hear of the Christian music ministry called Avalon you may think of one or more of their number one hits like: “Adonai”, “Can’t Live A Day” or “Testify To Love” to name a few. However, there is much more to this dynamic vocal foursome than meets the eye. Their desire is to deliver…

New Video By Rat City “Deliriously Good”

Some artists have it; some don’t. But Rat City? Oh, they have it: the immediate success, the swagger, and the style needed to break through the charts instantly. The Norwegian group consisting of songwriters/producers Kent and Cato Sunberg and Lasse Michelsen have been working on this project for a little more than a year now.…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – OSCAR LOUIS – ‘FIND A WAY’ NYC based newcomer Oscar Louis today reveals stellar new single, “Find a Way”. A song about inner belief and perseverence, the track follows recent release ‘Your Call Is Important To Us’ and cements Louis as an…

BECKY G RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SECRETS” ALONG WITH MUSIC VIDEO

Today, global superstar Becky G releases new single “Secrets” along with the music video via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records. The video is directed by Phillip R. Lopez (Avicii, Selena Gomez). Additionally, Becky G received three 2019 Latin American Music Award (Latin AMAs) nominations; and then received another nomination from the E! People’s Choice Awards for Latin…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – New Music This Week – Pixies, Charli XCX, Korn, and More New Releases for September 13, 2019 – Here are the AllMusic editors’ picks for the most noteworthy releases this week. Looking for more? Visit our New Releases page. ZERO 9:36 RELEASES…

CHARLOTTE SHARES VIDEO TO SINGLE ‘NERVOUS’ – WATCH HERE

Just a few months ago, no one had heard of CHARLOTTE. After years of writing she decided to drop her debut track ‘I Tell Lies’ with little expectation – an ordinary girl from Hull with dreams of crafting a career as a songwriter and artist. A few weeks later she released the second track ‘Nervous’…

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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Paul Mosley and The Red Meat Orchestra to release kaleidoscopic new album ‘You’re Going To Die!’ On this track, Mosley’s composer credentials (and – let’s be honest – love of Nina Simone) marry with his gift for snappy hooks to keep the…