Internationally acclaimed, Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Tove Lohas unleashed an official music video for her latest track “Bitches,” taken from her full-length album “Blue Lips” (Island Records) – OUT NOW. In true Tove Lo style, the Swedish hit-maker has rallied some of pop’s finest and most fierce artists to feature on the track and star…
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CASPAR LEOPARD RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘IS THIS REAL?’ – 07.06.18
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Today, Caspar Leopard, the multi-talented, London based composer, producer and filmmaker releases the music video for his latest single ‘Is This Real?’. Following on from his debut EP ‘Restoration’, which saw Leopard create a series of self-directed videos to accompany the release, Caspar returns with a new stop-motion animation for ‘Is This Real?’. The video is a collaboration between Leopard…
Radiant Children Share Debut Single ‘Life’s A Bitch’
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London-based transatlantic trio Radiant Children view classic soul and hip-hop through a retro-futurist lens. Founded in the winter of 2016, Radiant Children are Tyler (AKA producer Lophiile), multi-instrumentalist Marco and vocalist Fabienne. Finding themselves disenchanted with the LA session circuit and major label projects gone awry, the band was formed as a remedy to formulaic…
@skopemag Q&A Feat the 131ers
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We are so close to Friday we can taste it. We are so excited to get to chat with Kaleb – vocals/guitars, Ryan – drums, Chris – bass, Greg – guitar from the 131ers. These 4 are real busy with the new album “Nothing As It Should Be” and a release party @ https://www.laaleworks.com on…
HEIZMAN Presents New Video “Mai Tai”
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When speaking about nightlife locations in the United States, it seems that the cities of sunny Southern California are the most eccentric of them all. The California club scene has always been one that is very attractive to many, with attendees filling the dance floors and bars of many venues virtually every night, in hopes…
New Video By Faith Evans Ruch “I’m Yours”
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Since the creation of artistic expression, human beings have repeatedly documented a story that will never get old, because it continues to be the most consuming personal experience of mankind. You guessed it, I’m talking about love; and for a southern belle by the name of Faith Evans Ruch, even getting to tell her story…
Official Video Release – Kabaka Pyramid ft Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley – Kontraband
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Today, Bebble Rock Music & Ghetto Youths International release the official visual for one of the highly talked about singles and the title track off Kabaka Pyramid’s debut album – “Kontraband” ft. Damian “Jr Gong” Marley. KONTRABAND ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW – www.kabakapmusic.com Focused on smuggling the message of righteousness, justice, awareness through his music, Kabaka Pyramid is adamant on delivering a potent…
BAKERMAT RELEASES NEW MUSIC
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Dutch DJ and producer Bakermat ends a 6 month period of isolation with two brand new songs. ‘Lion’ is available now, with ‘Do Your Thing’ following on June 8 and forming the ‘Do Your Thing EP’, released via Be Yourself / Sony Music. The Amsterdam based artist (aka Lodewijk Fluttert) started to discover music in…
@skopemag Feature Q&A Feat Garth Adam
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We are excited today to get to hang out with Garth Adam. Garth has been a fixture @skopemag for many years and he is about to release his new EP – “I Remember Everything.” Join us today as we talk about the new EP and everything else going on with Garth Adam from Sydney, Australia.…
New Video By Trevor Drury “Jealousy”
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Breakout crossover sensation Trevor Drury is leaving his mark on the alternative rock music stratosphere with powerful vocals and fresh lyrics that pack an emotional punch. His unique blend of indie rock, jazz, blues, and R&B elements with traditional pop makes for an original sound that leaves listeners clamoring for more. Well-crafted, fully realized songs…
New Video By Beauty In The Breakdown “Thinkin Bout You”
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The genre of electronic pop has become increasingly stale over the years. So many one-hit wonders crowd the airwaves, there are very few artists who deeply captivate their audience and create life-long fans. LA’s Beauty in The Breakdown are coming out swinging, with their distinctive percussion-driven sound, to re-invigorate the world of pop and continue…
Alexis Vear Presents Father’s Day 2018 Anthem ‘My Father’
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We are so excited to be here today with Alexis Vear. Alexis has just released a gorgeous single for Father’s Day coming up on June 17th. Her single is titled ‘My Father’ and it will give you chills in a good way. Join us today as we let Alexis speak on so much from her…
NEW ALBUM BY ANDY MICHAELS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR WITH SURPRISES
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Andy Michaels is not your run-of-the-mill artist he has captured the nuances of various genres and created a recipe of fun music. He has been compared to such legends like Peter Gabriel and Coldplay. Even though he is flattered by the comparison he strongly believes that music is always evolving and never good to be…
Your Persona New Video “Hate Is A Strong Word”
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Tucked away in the southern pines of Jersey, lives the newest addition to the state’s musical legacy in the form of Post-Hardcore quartet, Your Persona. These four friends banded together for fun when they were just kids back in 2008. From 2013 to 2015, the group introduced their first official releases, a pair of EP’s…
John Tracy Releases New “Home” (Lyric Video)
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John Tracy has a reputation for crafting lyrics that cut right to the heart of the matter, making his authentic music relevant to all of us. Raw, genuine songs connect with our spirit because he lays his soul bare, openly sharing experiences. Each word and note bring us a musical encounter beyond the mere listening…
New Video By Seth Anthony “Roughnecks Fall In Love”
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Seth Anthony (Born Feburary 14, 1986) in Fort Pierce, Florida is an Independent American Country music singer and songwriter. Anthony started making music at the age of 17, where he was inspired from his Mother growing up who was also an aspiring singer and songwriter from Tennessee. Growing up, Seth Anthony was influenced by music…
REAL FRIENDS Release Catchy New Single “From The Outside”
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In advance of their headlining run on the final Vans Warped Tour, Illinois rock-group REAL FRIENDS have released their latest single “From The Outside”. Produced by Mike Green, “From The Outside” explores Real Friends’ frontman, Dan Lambton, struggling to decide right from wrong, and not being able to communicate those feelings to friends and family.…
5 Questions Feat Steve Dunn
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We are kicking the new week right with songwriter, musician and singer Steven Dunn. Steve is really busy at the moment as he is releasing a 4-part EP Series throughout 2018. The first volume, “GOD” was released on May 1, “LOVE” will be out on June 30, “AND” out on July 30 and “DEATH” out…
Beauty In The Breakdown New Video “Thinkin Bout You”
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The genre of electronic pop has become increasingly stale over the years. So many one-hit wonders crowd the airwaves, there are very few artists who deeply captivate their audience and create life-long fans. LA’s Beauty in The Breakdown are coming out swinging, with their distinctive percussion-driven sound, to re-invigorate the world of pop and continue…
New Video By Antherius “Classical Gas” (Gasoline Version)
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Ever since the 1968 release of The Mason Williams Phonograph Record, musicians have been inspired by “Classical Gas”. Williams’s Grammy-winning instrumental piece was enormously popular, and it’s easy to hear why — it’s not only compositionally brilliant, it’s catchy as heck, too. “Classical Gas” has been covered by artists as disparate in style as Les Fradkin of Beatlemania, Larry…
Jhay Cortez new EP “EYEZ ON ME”
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JHAY CORTEZ estrena su primer EP “Eyez on Me”, el cual incluye su más reciente sencillo “ESTAN PA’ MÍ” una colaboración con J BALVIN el cual tiene más de 26 millones de reproducciones en menos de tres semanas. Cortez, en palabras del propio Balvin es uno de los cantantes de la nueva generación de artistas…
Dark synth pop artist, L’FREAQ, releases new single “Moonlight”
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NYC-based, dark synth pop artist, L’FREAQ, just released her new single “Moonlight” today. A video will follow, which you can watch exclusively on BUST Magazine’s site this coming Wednesday, June 6th. A very special performance to celebrate the release will be held Saturday, June 2nd at Soho House New York, with a full band. The…
Rev Peter Unger New Album ‘Lives on the Line, Songs for Our Troubled Times’
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Rev Peter Unger crafts a soothing, reassuring realm with the tender “Lives on the Line, Songs for Our Troubled Times”. Arrangements have a gentle disposition to them and Rev Peter Unger ensures everything feels carefully balanced. By far the true soul comes from the carefully thought out lyricism that weaves its way over the course…
Garth Adam Personally Announces New EP “I Remember Everything”
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The new EP is called “I Remember Everything”. I usually only comment on how and where it was recorded but this time I want to use this moment to talk about friendship, recording and guitars. The first three tracks of the EP were recorded at Linear Recording in Leichhardt, Sydney. I love this place and…
JADA KINGDOM DEBUTS DAY OF THE DEAD INSPIRED VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘B.Y.E.H.’
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Jada Kingdom is many things: entrepreneur, model, songwriter, social media influencer, advocate for positive body image, vocalist, and artist. Above all though, she’s a creative visionary and she’s taking the world by storm. Her previous single “Wull On” garnered support from BBC Radio 1Xtra, Ebro Apple Beats, Hot 97 New York, and more. She spearheads…
Meg Myers releases haunting track, “Take Me To The Disco”
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Meg Myers has released “Take Me To The Disco,” the haunting title track from her forthcoming album of the same name, out 7/20 on 300 Entertainment. The album opener is subtly arresting – a sweeping, ethereal song about feeling untethered and wanting to escape. “‘Take Me To The Disco’ explores self awareness, connection and escape,”…
Just Loud releases powerful new track & video ‘Ghost’
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A powerful track that questions how humans deal with love and loneliness, ‘Ghost’ showcases Just Loud’s striking vocals and fearless originality – immaculately blending pop and modern R&B with in-your-face 80’s rock spirit. The video, made in collaboration with artist Aleia Murawski (who was featured in Petra Collins’ In Search of Us show last year…
Justina Valentine Presents Video “JUST”
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The feeling of pain is inevitable. At some point in our lives, we all face challenges and have to overcome adversity in all different types of situations. Everyone faces negativity from others and how we respond to such adversity defines us as a people. In her latest single “Just,” newly-minted international phenomenon Justina Valentine shares her story…
New Video By David Haerle “Finding Natalie”
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To really understand a musical artist, you have to watch them in the studio. Do they communicate with their musicians, or do they stand apart? Does the song overtake them or do they invite in the unexpected, fluidly channeling it into the music? Moments in the studio can become a high-wire balancing act. Few artists…
HARE Present ‘First Impressions’ EP
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HARE is the project of New Jersey based songwriter and musician Sebastien Isaac, accompanied by drummer Michael Santa Cruz, keyboardist Jon Caplan, and guitarists James Licata and Graham Orbe. After honing his songwriting during his time in college, Isaac returned to NJ and began showcasing at open mics around the tri-state area. He soon began…
CHARLI XCX UNVEILS “5 IN THE MORNING”
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The pop innovator wrote the track herself alongside Nat Dunn (Marshmello & Anne-Marie “Friends”) and Cleo Tighe (Jess Glynne), with the track’s trap-infused production from Invisible Men (ZAYN, Iggy Azalea). At the apex of her field and experimenting from the margins to the mainstream, Charli XCX has been working solidly in the studio over the…
Reigning Days release unnerving video for ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’
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Following the release of their debut album Eclipse, Reigning Days have just shared the lyric video for the new single ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’. Visualising the narrative in unnerving cartoon form, the video sees a devious fox attempting to charm his prey. Despite his efforts, his prey escapes as he attempts the same trick twice, and…
5 Questions Featuring Across The Board
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We are so excited to be here on May 31 as we get to hang out with Across The Board. We caught them at a perfect time as they have their third album, ‘Sonic Boom’ out now. I love how open & gracious they were with our Q&A so lets get right into it with…
Natalise + the Sunset Run Present “In the Fall”
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In an age where fake news and superficial facades run rampant through media circuits, authenticity is a valuable resource. Wielding an all-organic force-of-nature voice, an effortless knack for songwriting, and crystal clear honesty, Natalise + The Sunset Run are a diamond in the rough of emerging cultural icons. The wonderfully crafted, fully realized new music…
New Video By Lady Moon & The Eclipse “Star Gazing”
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Who among us hasn’t wished he or she could gaze at the stars during daytime? To get lost in the rhythms of nature, and slip into a waking reverie? To find something that might help you transcend the limitations of the hectic world around you? Well, Lady Moon & The Eclipse have what you’re looking…
Ray William Roldan Presents New Single ‘Falling Star’
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Forget the new school country, that’s more pop than country. “Falling Star” is old school, classic country. If “Falling Star” doesn’t get you tapping your foot, nothing will. The lyrics are well written and tell a story. Almost at the end of the song, you get a delightful guitar solo. The chorus of the song…
Elusive Indie Music Pioneer Lida Husik Emerges to Release First Album in 20 Years
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After a virtual silence of nearly 20 years, influential indie singer/songwriter Lida Husik will release her tenth solo album on Friday, June 8th – a date many assumed would never arrive. Entitled motheroceanmorning, the highly personal collection of original songs is stripped down and acoustic in nature, a notable departure from Husik’s previous journeys into…
Feature Q&A – Ireland’s Multi-Platinum-Selling Band The Coronas
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So we are so excited to have an amazing band here with us – The Coronas. We got to chat with Danny O’Reilly, lead singer for The Coronas. These guys are keeping busy with their new album ‘Trust the Wire’ and a huge North America tour this year. Lets get into it! @skopemag: Where are…
Jungle Presents Video For “HAPPY MAN”
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Some artists are easy to pin down: their sound is easily defined, their lineup always consistent, their visuals and brand in a slim, cohesive aesthetic. But some bands are a little harder to describe: London-based group Jungle is one of those bands. Founded by childhood friends Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd-Watson – who came to…
New Video By Adrian Conner “Airport Coffee”
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“Airport Coffee” from the upcoming EP SpazKitty. Performed by Adrian Conner. Edited by Adrian Conner. Written by Adrian Conner. Produced by Adrian Conner. Engineered by Adrian Conner. Get the point? There’s a reason why we at HIP Video Promo are so passionate about working with independent artists, and Austin, TX’s Adrian Conner is one of…
