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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Indian Composer And Piano Virtuoso P. John Livingston Closes In On One Million Views Carrying on the traditions of Anil Srinivasan, Stephen Devassy, and Utsav Lal, India has found its latest piano maestro. P. John Livingston has the pedigree and…
New York based Rock Band WILD PLANES has released the official music video for their single, “Money.” The first video off of their debut EP, Singin ‘N’ Slingin, “Money” was directed and edited by Ron Geffen at Rockland Studio. “Singin ‘N’ Slingin is the best body of work we’ve written so far. From start to…
Kenesha returns with a beautiful touching soulful single, ‘Hey I’. Combining elements of pop with soul, ‘Hey I’ takes form into a song that will resonate with the listeners. Kenesha delivers a perfect vocal on top of a catchy and mesmerizing chord progression. Moreover, the single contains every element for the song to go far…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Hayden James & NAATIONS release “Nowhere To Go” Music Video Ahead of his highly-anticipated debut album, Between Us, Hayden James and NAATIONS have released a stunning new music video for the lead single, “Nowhere To Go.” Featuring the Venice-based all-female…
Rockie Brown is from Las Vegas. However, her single “Hero,” taken from her Mad World EP, doesn’t sound like a song about her Sin City hometown. She begins by admitting she’s a slave to the 9 to 5. However, the last thing most people aim to do when in Vegas is slave at a 9…
Gender fluid popstar Dorian Electra (pronouns: they/them/theirs) delivers the ultimate summer bop and accompanying video with “Daddy Like” – out now. This pride party anthem is the second single from Electra’s upcoming debut album “Flamboyant”, out July 17th. “Daddy Like” was created in an organic writing session in Las Vegas, which is an out of…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Jesca Hoop / Filmatics “Red White and Black” Official Video As the production banner of director Elia Petridis, Filmatics is known for exceptional work on music videos and films, including “The Man Who Shook The Hand Of Vincent Fernandez” starring…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Nate Mercereau debuts “Joy Techniques” video, debut album out July 12 Mercereau tells Flaunt, “My album is titled Joy Techniques because it explores the idea of going as far as manufacturing positivity when you have to. Making and performing this…
FLO the rapper drops official music video for new track “Butterfly”: “Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. My goal is to be unique and original which is always creative but also deliver a powerful message. I want to inspire people, and let them know that when talent is equipped with the right motivation,…
Suigeneris Develops Superpowers in the Stranger Things-Themed “Slime” Video Attracting more than 200k monthly listeners on Spotify before he can legally drive a car, Bay Area rapper Suigeneris is a melodic prodigy. Giving the visual treatment to a futuristic and eerie slapper, Suigeneris shares the video for “Slime.” Loosely based on the hit Netflix series…
When you’ve been wronged in some way and you take legal action to remedy your situation, few things are more satisfying than getting a substantial settlement. Even though the money may not put you completely back together again, it can go a long way toward helping your situation. Although you and your lawyer may feel…
Native Harrow, the nom de plume of singer-songwriter Devin Tuel, have shared the music video for their song “Way To Light”, the final track off their new album Happier Now, out now in North America via Different Time Records. The band also recently penned a deal with UK-based label Loose Music to release the record…
Icelandic duo Hugar sign to Sony Music Masterworks Comprised of multitalented instrumentalists and musicians Bergur Þórisson and Pétur Jónsson – have forged a musical lane all their own with a genre-defying sound. Combining a shared passion for music and an impressive resume working alongside fellow Icelandic luminaries Björk, Sigur Rós, Ólafur Arnalds and Jóhann Jóhannsson,…
Better known by his stage name, Bricen Mac is an American spoken word artist, poet, writer, and filmmaker from Danville, VA, and uses these platforms to publicize his art. They allow him to share a personal story of pain to progress in ways that spread positive vibes and energy to those in need. Bricen recently…
The Stifftones delves into a classic Americana on the soulful “Midwestern Town”. With a poetic sense of storytelling, the whole of the piece feels alive. Folk, country with a sense of pastoral beauty unfurls with such grace. A gritty intimate spirit ties it all together. Keeping things on a thoughtful graceful note, the piece at…
The first artist you may think of when initially hearing Josh Christina’s “Lets Get Woke” for the first time, is Elton John. John, whose music is now featured in now featured in the biopic movie “Rocketman,” may have been the last of the great, piano-pounding rock & rollers. The song “Lets Get Woke” most resembles…
It’s one thing to make music inspired by the uber-catchy, post-punk-meets-radio-pop rock scene of the 80s and early 90s. It’s quite another to have launched your career within and around the birth of that scene. Sean McMorris has devoted decades to perfecting the best kind of pedigreed alt-rock and power pop. The guy knows his…
Shannon Garcia Releases EP // Prod. By Why?’s Josiah Wolf Ohio based singer/songwriter Shannon Garcia has released her debut EP fnExists. “Shannon Garcia’s New EP fnExists Gives Us All the Feels “- Parade Magazine Shannon Garcia’s New EP fnExists Gives Us All the Feels Skope video submission: Brandon Marquiste, “Dreams To Remember” Los Angeles rapper…
Leah Kate is a New York City based artist whose music is a true embodiment of her IDGAF attitude. The left of center pop artist fuses her passion for creating relentlessly honest and relatable music with feel-good dance-worthy anthems. Leah Kate has been on a lifelong journey of confidence and self-identity. Having grown up in…
There aren’t many things in the world that can top the pleasures of summertime gatherings. If you run a venue, then you may want to throw patio parties all throughout the course of the warm and vibrant season. You should do anything and everything in your power to provide your party guests with maximum convenience…
Blake Banks, the Rockford, Illinois native releases his latest music video, “The Magician”. The track is produced by Blake’s in-house production team The Ambulance factory in Los Angeles, CA; where he now resides. Banks is most known for his collaborations with Post Malone and Famous Dex. His next album “Risky Business” is set to release…
THE HU Announce Debut Album The Gereg Mongolian rock group – that became an online sensation when they released music videos for “Wolf Totem” and “Yuve Yuve Yu”, racking up a combined 28 million views to date and charted at #1 and #2 on iTunes globally – The HU announce the release of their debut…
Nothing tricky about it, Fingertrick is breakin’ through with their latest single “Thin Ice”. This song slides along at a consistently comfortable pace with Fingertrick giving a record-shattering performance on “Thin Ice”. This track is featured on the band’s album titled ‘If Requiems Were Record Deals’ and showcases a young & hungry trio from Memphis…
Sending a message of unity isn’t easy. It’s bold, it’s gutsy, it leaves the messenger vulnerable, and it’s a tough sell to most people. So why did LA-based producer/singer/ songwriter Meddie Bloom make that the message of his first-ever video, for his first-ever single, off his first-ever album? Take a listen to “Time To Live,”…
After cutting her teeth in the industry as a songwriter and featured vocalist for mega stars like Sean Paul and Major Lazer (“Jet Blue Jet” – 100m+ views), Zia Benjamin emerges onto the scene with her own soulful bohemian island gyal sound, which she dubs “rum shop blues.” Over the past few months, Zia released…
ICYMI: Roxy Girls sign to Moshi Moshi Records + share new single ‘Trials and Tribulations’ Sunderland post-punk 4-piece Roxy Girls have shared their new single ‘Trials and Tribulations’. Having recently signed to Moshi Moshi Records, the single is accompanied by the announcement of the bands’ forthcoming mini-album ‘A Poverty Of Attention’, which is due out…
Many people love to use the right patio swing with a canopy to spend their best time and it looks hard to trace out the source that provides the best range of patio swing with canopy. The potential buyer becomes more dazzled and confused and they did not get reliable sources from where they can…
The bills are piling up. The debt collectors keep calling. Fortunately, there are ways to get yourself out of a financial mess, and most of them won’t even cut into your busy schedule. As a freelance writer, I understand all too well how the business of life and work can make you lose sight of…
Katy Vernon is a true songbird coming to light on this latest single, “In Your Shoes (For Daisy)”. This new song is featured on her album, ‘Suit Of Hearts’ and is a real gem of a tune. The track is actually inspired by Daisy Vanderwood’s Mother’s Day card to Katy several years ago. With plenty…
Loladre (Laura Dreyfuss) shares new single from debut EP Actress/singer/Broadway star Laura Dreyfuss, aka Loladre, is releasing her new song, “Better Drugs,” today. American Authors guitarist James Adam Shelley produced the track with his production partner Michel Heyaca, and it’s available now at all DSPs. Following “Be Great ft. Pope” and her cover of Foo…
In 2018, music streaming made up 75 percent of the music industry’s revenue, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s report. Music has become a key part of our lives and its many brain-boosting benefits have been highlighted ranging from our childhood to even our fitness routines. In a world where technology and free access to the…
Fresh off of two big awards at the Indie Music Channel Awards for his song “December Rain (Carol of Love)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKZ9BIuOn9E), it’s safe to say Craymo is ridin’ high on cloud nine! I’m no stranger to Craig Raymo aka Craymo as our paths have crossed before. And so I couldn’t be happier because I’ve always…
Pandora’s Ride to Pride The month of June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and Pandora is kicking off the festivities by highlighting the varied, important, beautiful, and lasting contributions queer artists have made to the world of music, entertainment, and our overall culture. From talking to LGBTQ+ artists about the role that…
Dalton Domino announces new album, Songs From The Exile New single, “All I Need,” features Kalsey Kulyk and is available now: Daniel Wohl’s État out today on New Amsterdam and Nonesuch Records New Amsterdam and Nonesuch Records release composer-performer Daniel Wohl’s album État today, May 31, 2019. The album features electro-acoustic pieces written by Wohl,…
Every young band searches for a distinctive sound. For the Brooklyn-based quartet Makes My Blood Dance, that quest is over. In a remarkably short time – they’ve only been a band for a year and a half – they’ve developed a sonic and stylistic signature that’s theirs, and theirs alone. They’ve pitched their tent at…
Dark Station has released a haunting new video for their single “Heroes” off of their anticipated debut album “Down in the Dark” set to release in 2019. “”Heroes” was one of the first songs we wrote with our producer Gus Cryns. I was really happy with how the instrumentals turned out, and once the vocals…
Pop artist, Tiffany Young, floats into the next chapter of her life with the release of her music video for “Runaway.” This remix has an all-star lineup; with Korean verses and a Korean bridge written with Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung Choi, featuring the classical piano arrangements of Asian American diva pianist Chloe Flower [pianist during…
TATE TUCKER RELEASES DEBUT EP ‘SHANGRI-LA’ TODAY Garnering acclaim and generating organic buzz, Los Angeles-based genre-blending rap artist Tate Tucker releases his debut Shangri-LA EP today – available HERE via Harvest Records. Hinder Kick Off ‘Lucky 7’ Tour – New Single ‘Halo’ Out Now Multi-platinum rockers Hinder have kicked off their three month N. American…
The latest export from New Zealand is coming to us by way of Auckland band Miss June. Described as “some unholy union between Sonic Youth and Le Tigre,” the four piece harness jagged, noisy guitars filtered through the unrivalled stage presence of front-person Annabel Liddel, guitarist Jun Park, bass player Chris Marshall and drummer Tom…
Punk sensations Company Ink release crunching debut EP ‘Blah Blah’ Punk sensations Company Ink, the latest enticing act to emerge from Norwegian powerhouse indie label Propeller Recordings (Dagny, Highasakite, Sløtface), provide a scintillating introduction with the release of debut EP Blah Blah. Jim Jones x The Heatmakerz’ El Capo Does Not Disappoint El Capo is…
