Category: FEATURES

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Dirty beach-pop trio Tidal Babes Entitled ‘OMG’

Cool waves, good music & fun times on a warm California day. That’s the idea behind Los Angeles based dirty beach-pop band Tidal Babes. Singer Lyndsi Austin and songwriter/producer Chris Qualls (Concord Music Publishing/Cutcraft Music Group) were attending a concert in Hollywood when they started discussing a potential new project together. Both grew up playing…

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Locos Por Juana Drops New Album “Crazy For Jane” Miami’s own GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® nominated reggae fusion band Locos Por Juana is proud to announce Crazy for Jane their 6th studio album due out July 12th via Rock the Moon. The new release includes the critically acclaimed hit singles, “Crazy for Jane” ft. Common…

New from EMPIRE: Money Man “Money Man Perry” Video

Money Man hasn’t been slacking in the past year or so. In fact, ever since he got out of his contract with Cash Money, his fans have been benefiting a lot more. The rapper’s been pumping out new music for his fans over the past year including several projects and loose singles. In recent times,…

Ra Ra Riot Releases “War & Famine”

Ra Ra Riot has released “War & Famine” today, another new cut from their forthcoming studio LP Superbloom – due out August 9th on Rob the Rich Recordings/Caroline. The song comes as the band is in the midst of the Summer Gods Tour, supporting Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World across the US, and…

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Swearingen & Kelli Release New Song “Cold-Hearted Truth” / New Album ‘Cold-Hearted Truth’ out September 20 Today Nashville-based duo Swearingen & Kelli are releasing their new song “Cold-Hearted Truth,” the second single and title track from their upcoming album Cold-Hearted Truth, out September 20th. The song explores the difficulties of moving on when confronted with…

9 Important Factors to Select Deck Storage Boxes

Deck storage boxes are highly beneficial for various reasons, from saving space down to keeping your items safe. However, not all deck storage boxes are made for you, with many different factors to consider for your individual preference. With that being said, how will you know which deck storage box to choose and how? Read…

Super Cute & Fun-Filled Rakhi Gift Ideas for Little Siblings

Raksha Bandhan is almost here and every brother & sister around the world are filled with new energy, scrambling for the right Rakhi gifts to make the festival superbly amazing. But the craze of the Rakhi festival among kids is quite different. They might not be aware of the core of the festival, but it…

Elluna’s New Single “Runnin”

“Runnin” is the second single off of Elluna’s upcoming EP Alien due out later this year. “Runnin” is inspired by the personal struggle with self-hate and loathing that can lead to self-destructive methods of escapism and the realization these bad habits need to cease. Her music up to this point has been shaped by the…

“Eu Vim Da Bahia” By Integriti Reeves

Slowly but surely, a charming acoustic guitar comes slinking out of the shadows in “Eu Vim Da Bahia,” the brand new single from acclaimed Latin jazz newcomer Integriti Reeves. There’s nothing menacing about its euphoric melody, and yet its amiable disposition is rife with an underlying emotionality that will soon be further explained in a…

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Boris Brejcha drops melodic techno roller ‘Gravity’ Marking his first release of the year, German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha returns with high-energy single ‘Gravity’, out today via Ultra Music. Clocking in at over nine minutes, it’s an immersive track that takes the listener on a high-octane journey. The melodic breakdown roughly midway through allows…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Dina Renee

Dina Renee is the Hollywood “IT” Girl. Having been featured on E! TV and playing every top club on the Hollywood circuit, she’s the pop starlet on the rise with immense talent and TONS of attitude for FUN. A sought after songwriter as well as performer, Dina’s new single ‘What I’m Not Gonna Do’ is…

‘That Summer, Vol. Two by Various Artists’

“Locations” opens up the collection with such swagger, with FSG Rell (feat. Nico DC) going for a party vibe. Done with a neon-hued style, their flows feel flawless while the energy feels infectious. All of it works from the crisp beats to the bouncy groove. Emily Cole opts for a luxurious expansive sound with “Dead…

The Band Perry Release New Single “The Good Life” – Listen Here

The beat-driven pop-track – written by Kim, Neil and Reid Perry & Owen Thomas, with production by ARTRAT –further expands the band’s genre-defying musical style. On the eve of the song’s release, Kim posted this passionate statement to the band’s Instagram page, detailing the inspiration and deeply personal story behind the “The Good Life”: “THE…

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Air Apparent premiere “Sorry” feat. Krysta Youngs via Born Music San Francisco-based AIR APPARENT premiered “Sorry,” the latest from the synth-pop project’s upcoming Color Dreams EP, via Born Music earlier today. Featuring singer Krysta Youngs fresh off a songwriting stint with K-Pop sensation BTS, “Sorry” is AIR APPARENT mastermind Neil Sethi at his most pop-minded…

Chad Rico Continues “12 Weeks of Summer” With 4 New Singles

Chad Rico is nothing, if not productive. His 12 Weeks of Summer series continues his consistent hip-hop output. For the most part, these four new songs find Rico relaxed and enjoying himself. In other words, he sounds just like summer. His ode to a great summer vacation spot, “Barbados,” features Rico enjoying the beach in…

Ted Jasper – ‘Don’t Want It’

Cornwall-raised and London-based musician and producer Ted Jasper is today sharing the downtempo jazzy electronica of his latest single ‘Don’t Want It’, written in collaboration with fellow London-residing producer, Beni Giles. Following on from his 2018 ‘One Day’ EP (the inaugural release on Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce imprint, supported by 6 Music, Radio 1 and…

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DRUGS OF FAITH: Virginia Grind/Rock Trio With Enemy Soil The DRUGS OF FAITH lineup is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Richard Johnson (Enemy Soil, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), bassist Ivan Khilko (Immanent Voiceless, Destroyer of Worlds), and drummer Ethan Griffiths (Embra). Since its 2002 inception, the band has released an array of recordings through Selfmadegod Records, Malokul, Contaminated Tones,…

CAMELPHAT AND JAKE BUGG UNVEIL OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “BE SOMEONE” STARRING CHARLEY-PALMER ROTHWELL

Grammy nominated duo CamelPhat and multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jake Bugg have unveiled the visual for their latest single “Be Someone.” Featuring British actor Charley Palmer Rothwell best known for his role in Dunkirk, the video for “Be Someone” follows twin brothers who are trying to make a name for themselves and ‘be someone’ through very different…

Michael Whalen Gets Back to Basics with ‘Cupid Blindfolded’

Real Music and Solace jointly announce the July 12th release of Cupid Blindfolded by award-winning composer and pianist Michael Whalen. With hundreds of millions of streams to his credit, two Emmy awards, and a career spanning three decades, people everywhere have been moved by Whalen’s emotive heart-based music. The captivating new release, Cupid Blindfolded, is…

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Hear “High Rise” the new single from Seattle shoegaze group somesurprises, courtesy of The Stranger! Hear “High Rise” the new single from Seattle’s somesurprises // Their debut self-titled LP comes out Sept. 20th on Drawing Room Records! “High Rise is a song about waking up in the middle of a freefall from a tall, glass…

Emerging Trip-Hop songstress JULA shares atmospheric video for ‘Leave’

“The piano progressions and downtempo rhythm sections that run throughout the track tonally mirror early Massive Attack records. JULA’s vocal delivery too is not dissimilar to Low’s Mimi Parker, whose deep register compliments perfectly Low’s discography as much as JULA’s compliments her ballad-like debut.” – tmrw Magazine Emerging voice, JULA has shared the music video…

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Chicago’s R&B Ann Marie Releases Pretty Psycho — Interscope Debut Project Hailing from the Southside of Chicago, rising R&B star Ann Marie has released a new body of work; her debut Interscope project titled Pretty Psycho. Clocking in at eleven songs with a superstar feature from Jeremih, Pretty Psycho is the follow up to Ann…

Mark Schirmacher New Album: ‘Losing Things’

On the pop music spectrum, Mark Schirmacher leans toward the gentler side. His album Losing Things includes plenty of pretty, fingerpicked acoustic guitar. Furthermore, Schirmacher is also a soft sort of vocalist. With that said, though, there are exceptions to this rule. One titled “Study of Love” revs up the groove to a train-like folk…

New Video: Gypsy Temple – “King Youngblood”

Civil unrest is everywhere. Our world’s youth scramble for answers to some of our most daunting problems like climate change and the ever dividing political landscape. Gypsy Temple, a revelrous band known as King Youngblood is calling on all loyal houses and bannermen to ride with them into the perilous future to remind the world…

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New Single from Australian Band Jacobs Run – ‘Superman” Melbourne indie rockers, Jacobs Run make a welcome return to radio this month with their epic new single, Superman. Featuring layers of guitar, infectious melodic hooks and glorious harmonies, Superman is another fine example of the exceptional songwriting talents of singer songwriter Michael Jacobs. In addition…

4 Fun Ways for Musicians to Calm Their Nerves Before a Concert

Touring as a musician can be fun. It can be thrilling to be on the road performing in front of fans on a nightly basis. It can sometimes be pretty nerve-racking, too, however. Performing in front of sizable audiences of people can seem pretty scary at times. If you’re a musician who wants to feel…

Double Release From Biting Elbows “Heartache” and “Control”

By now, fans of Biting Elbows know what expect from the band’s videos: sheer intensity. The Moscow-based post-punk group has become internationally famous for their ambitious, fast-paced, electrifying clips. These are videos that manage to be sexy and terrifying, often at the same time; they pull from sci-fi, thrillers, mysteries, dystopian dramas. But it would…

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Bad Suns Share “One Magic Moment” Video Los Angeles-based band Bad Suns share a new video for the song “One Magic Moment,” a track off their recently released album Mystic Truth, a synthesis of driving rock romanticism and new wave texture that the LA Times describes as “post-punk with a hint of the Boss.” The…

Caracol releases ‘Flooded Field’

Caracol’s new single “Flooded Field” is one of the more engrossing singles I have heard so far in 2019. Taken from the Canadian based musical artist’s 2018 release Symbolism, Caracol created and filmed a music video for the track as well that complements it rather well. The confidence behind this package is apparent. Caracol entered the…

Jacques Gaines Presents ‘Something Wrong With Me’

“Something Wrong with Me” is a single from Jacques Gaines’ full length album Volume Won and is an excellent example of singer/songwriter driven fare in the 21st century. The album is the end product of sixteen months worth of hard work and represents Gaines’ return to the popular music arena following ten plus years working in…

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LAID BLAK to release instant reggae classic ‘It’s A Pity’ ft Tanya Lacey Having originally found its way onto YouTube with a DIY video, Laid Blak’s ‘It’s A Pity’ ft Tanya Lacey has now received over 4.5 million views and with Spotify playlists also picking it up the track has had half a million streams…

Top Professional Jobs in the World to Make Money

Many people always remain excited to start their career to earn proper income in future and there is a list which can help to take the right decisions which type of job they can do to earn handsome amount and what type of business plan is effective to save their future. Many people take interests…

New Video The Mark Williams “Ain’t Nothing Wrong”

Look up the definition of show business renaissance man you’ll see The Mark Williams’ photo, for he is that man. Singer, Actor, Live Event Producer, Writer, Artist Manager, Radio and Television host and the list goes on. He’s managed and or produced live events for a Who’s Who of talent including Rock & Roll hall…

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