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There’s so much that a person can appreciate in a track like Grimass’s “In Silence” featuring Shifta. First off, Grimass doesn’t let off any confusion over whether or not he’s a Southern rapper. The Miami-based vocalist’s style is the epitome of what rap fans are looking for in the Southern scene. His bold vocals are…
It’s been three years since Joseph Arthur has released a brand-new solo album, and with the upcoming release of Come Back World (October 11th) he’s crafted his most personal and powerful album to date. Today the first video from the album and a new track called “Streetcar” makes its debut. The song features vocals from…
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Tommy Tattz has burst onto the music landscape and has planted his flag deep into the urban market. His image and music is unique in many ways. Tommy derives his image around his love for the art of tattoos. He became interested in tattoos when he was fresh out of high school around 2006 while…
Moshing, also known as slamdancing, started in the hardcore punk clubs in 1980. It has since spread to encompass grunge, metal, alternative rock, hip hop, and other musical styles. Mosh is performed energetically and it often entails full-body contact. Dancers can get their mosh on solo or in groups. Variations include “circle pits,” “pogoing,” and…
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Houston rapper Ugly God’s debut album, Bumps & Bruises, dropped last Friday. The project boasts features from Takeoff, Wintertime, and Lil Pump spread across 16 tracks, two of them being bonus songs. Ugly God took no time dropping visuals from the project, today he shared the standout cut “Batman”. It’s his long-awaited collaboration with super-producer…
Sat Game embodies the sense of swagger with the fresh style of “My Shit So Cold”. By taking on a minimal approach the song’s bite becomes readily apparent. Lyrically playful, Sat Game messes around with listener expectations. By delivering every line with such force, Sat Game at times touches upon DMX’s intense style. In a…
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West Coast rap in California has always been a pivotal part of the tapestry that is hip hop music. Whether it’s the G-Funk of Compton or the sounds of Hyphy from the Bay Area, the state of Cali has always been churning out phenomenal rappers to contribute to the culture. Hailing from the capital city…
Nina Monroy, a Guatemalan/American singer-songwriter, was heavily exposed to a palette of cultural influences growing up. The heartfelt lyrics in her Alt-Pop music are the product of an impactful, third-culture kid lifestyle. Today, she has released the official music video for her debut single “Mood Ring,” a hazy track about Monroy finding herself in an…
URL: https://www.callmestevieray.com/ Self-reflection. Maturity. Rapper Stevie Ray bares his soul in the soul-searching hit “Feeling Old.” On the surface it’s easy to dismiss this Bay Area rapper as just another hip hop artist trying to diss on life and miss opportunities. From the beginning surf-guitar riff, Ray changes the outcome with is potent prose and…
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We can fight if you want to. You can even leave if you wish. But don’t leave your heels behind. That’s the message behind the latest track from pop singer extraordinaire Mike Jay. Centering on the ups and downs of relationships, “Heels” affirms that if your relationship ends, it should stay that way and not…
Haiti Babii is an enigma of an artist from Stockton, CA. With his 2019 mixtape ‘Warriors’ that features artists from Philthy Rich to D-Lo, his run in Los Angeles brought him to the Real 92.3 studios to spit an unusual, and extremely unique freestyle with Bootleg Kev & DJ Hed. He made some serious waves…
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Asher Knight’s Debut EP, “Step Back” is climbing up the radio charts. Asher is set to begin his American Invasion in early August. The EP consists of 4 terrific songs; “Step Back”, co-written by Mark Owen from the band Take That, as well as George Tizzard and Rick Parkhouse. “The Night Belongs To You”, co-written…
My Silent Bravery is a feel-good artist described as delivering inspirational alternative-rock. He plays on meaningful and eloquent lyrics, on top of infectious melodic builds. The new single, After The Party, is a celebration of music ahead of an exciting album release later this year. It oozes exhilarating energy amidst My Silent Bravery’s addictive trademark…
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Some of the NBA’s biggest start to turn to music away from the court It’s not hard to understand why music and the NBA are intrinsically linked. Some of the world’s best NBA stars have dipped their toe into the music industry, while on the flipside, many artists have been inspired to create tracks about…
Some of the best pop songs come from a place of torment. For frontwoman/vocalist Trish Jetton of HIRIE, her latest single “Message In A Bottle” is a new fiery tropical pop tune that tackles the struggle of addiction and indulgence. It’s the fourth single to be taken from their upcoming third album Dreamer, which will…
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A lovely, gentle piece of chamber pop radiates from Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz tender “Aloha & Mahalo”. Going for a slightly different approach than their usual sun-drenched style, this one still highlights their lush instrumentation and attention to detail. By far the true heart and soul of the work comes from the majestic vocals.…
Iconic pop futurist Charli XCX teams with enigmatic pop artist Sky Ferreira to release a new song “Cross You Out” off her soon-to-be-released third studio album “Charli” arriving on September 13th via Atlantic Records. An emotive and vulnerable confessional materialized in an unflinching pop anthem, “Cross You Out” explores the personal transformation that occurs following…
Hailing from London, statuesque singer-songwriter Arlissa’s acoustic video for “Heart’s Ain’t Gonna Lie” went viral on Facebook with 71M views, 1.6M+ likes, and 603k+ shares. “Heart’s Ain’t Gonna Lie” featuring Jonas Blue was streamed 2M+ times in its first week with the Eden Prince Remix vertical video being featured in Spotify’s “dance pop” playlist and…
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New York-based violist Nathan Schram’s debut solo album Oak and the Ghost is now available on New Amsterdam’s Windmill Series. Featuring Attacca Quartet (of which Schram is a member) and Becca Stevens, Oak and the Ghost features 9 of Schram’s original compositions and will be available on all digital platforms on November 15. Inspired by…
Bands often have their own fair share of drama. However, band members can learn to avoid these issues by improving how they communicate with each other. Consider the following four strategies when working to improve relations among bandmates. Schedule Regular Meetings To be on the same page, band members need to make it a point…
jean Deaux teams up with Kehlani once again in the video for her single “Anytime” from her recent EP Empathy. The video follows an exchange between a seductive Jean and her photographer, featuring an appearance by a dominatrix Kehlani. With Empathy being the first of two EP’s slated for release in 2019, Jean Deaux’s winning…
Danish post metal quartet LATE NIGHT VENTURE has completed their fourth album ‘Subcosmos’ which is the third and last chapter of their cosmic trilogy about mankind, life and space. Now, the band posts a trailer for the album set for November 1st release, and the release is followed by a November headliner show in Copenhagen.…
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Hailing from the Scandinavian Peninsula country of Norway, Rocky Kramer is truly a modern day Viking, poised to take no prisoners as he conquers the hearts, minds and souls of rockers around the world! Armed with a guitar, this graduate of Metal 101 constitutes a triple threat as a composer, vocalist and formidable musician. Check…
Clad in a black leather cowboy hat and sporting a long, pointed beard, Dudley Taft picks up his guitar, retrieves a pick from its headstock, and blazes through a collection of twelve tracks infused with rock n’ roll riffs, sonic textures and musical diversity. Taft’s new album Simple Life will be released on September 6…
Japanese metal band, BABYMETAL, head out for their full US headline tour next month and to celebrate they’ve released an English version of their single “Elevator Girl”. The new single is the group’s first full English song to go to Active Rock radio and is accompanied by a new music video featuring live footage from…
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Taking their cue from Aldous Huxley’s classic tale of a one-man rebellion against the norm, Union Duke’s own Brave New World, as evidenced in their new single, 123, takes a much more laid-back approach. Swapping the mythical Soma for whiskey, their protagonist enjoys a night on the town and looks to put the world to…
The Swedish 19-year-old’s previous singles were heavily championed by Diplo’s BBC Radio 1 show with their early-noughties’-esque Gwen Stefani-meets-Ke$ha sensibilities. The new track’s ’80s synth-pop production wouldn’t be out of place within the eerie nostalgia of San Junipero, or a vintage Coca-Cola commercial. Support: PAPER, The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, London In Stereo, NBHAP,…
Gabrielle Aplin and JP Cooper have collaborated on the brand new single ‘Losing Me’. The dreamy pop wonder is what happens when two of the most distinctive and honest vocals in pop music come together to record a track. ‘Losing Me’ is produced by Lostboy (Liam Payne, Mabel) and Mike Spencer (Zara Larsson, Tom Walker,…
So here we are up on a Saturday morning – the music @skopemag never stops and we are grateful for that. Today we get to hang with the beautiful and talented Irina Imme. What we really appreciate about Irina is that her music is authentic and her story is real. She has been very busy…
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