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@skopemag news for may 3, 2019 @ 11 am est

New single today for you from Scott Lavene Speaking on the single, Lavene says “It’s a pop bop, a strut. I wanted to write a song that was less literal than others I write. I wrote it one morning during the recording of the album, in the kitchen of the producer who was letting me…

@skopemag news for may 3, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Psych-rocker Rudy Stone unveils new split single “Act Like Nothing Is Wrong / Death of a Friend” The track premiered via Impose where Rudy Stone (real name Andy Plovnick) detailed: “These songs were written and recorded at different times and places in my life, but I feel like they’re of a piece with each other.…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 6:30 pm est

Roman Clarke – ‘Scorcher’ “The album cover features a metal horse sculpture that is pieced together with random spare parts, scrap metal, and old tools. It was created by my dad, Cary Clarke, who is an incredible creative force. He didn’t necessarily set out to make a beautiful piece of art, he just didn’t know…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Smoke Signals premieres KoRn cover Growing up, we learn to have an appreciation for music. Exploring different genres and finding new bands brings excitement to most. Sometimes as we age, our tastes change and other times, those bands we fell in love with stick with us forever. Musicians can get inspiration from the early bands…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 10 am est

Cursive Shares “Pick Up The Pieces” Video via Brooklyn Vegan ZEDD ANNOUNCES ‘ORBIT TOUR’ 2019 WORLD TOUR INCLUDES NORTH AMERICAN & EUROPEAN DATES Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® award-winning artist/DJ/producer ZEDD today announces his Orbit Tour, a world tour which will travel across North America in September and October and then travel across the Atlantic in November, marking…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 9 am est

AVA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME Today, pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme, including conference additions, festival stages, opening show and afterparty on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st of June. Heading back to its home of Belfast and celebrating 5 years strong in the city, AVA have programmed a forward thinking…

May Day Edition – @skopemag news for may 1, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

Out Today | New Video | Billboard Premieres Zia Benjamin’s Mr. Neverman Zia Benjamin is a dynamic talent amongst Jamaica’s contemporary renaissance of female aritsts. Today, she displays her multi-talented range as a singer, songwriter and filmmaker on the self-directed video for her single “Mr Neverman.” In the past year, Zia has been working towards…

May Day Edition – @skopemag news for may 1, 2019 @ noon est

Sammi Rae Murciano Drops Brand New Song “Escápate” with Los Vegas Having recently brought their latest hit to life performing live together at Patchogue’s Nahcho Papi, Singer-Songwriter Sammi Rae Murciano and Reggaetón artist Los Vegas have dropped their brand new single “Escápate”, OUT TODAY! WAYFARER Adds East Coast Dates With Falls Of Rauros To Upcoming…

May Day Edition – @skopemag news for may 1, 2019 @ 9 am est

FINN ANDREWS Shares Dark, Twisted and Humorous Video For “One By The Venom”; Watch Here        C DUNCAN’s Surreal Bingo Night – “Talk Talk Talk” Video OUT TODAY! “The video for ‘Talk Talk Talk’ continues in the same vein as ‘Impossible’. It’s off the wall and fun, which matches the nature of the song perfectly. The…

@skopemag news for april 30, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Suigeneris Embraces the Role of Teen Idol in the Lovelorn “Feel The Same” Video A star in the rap game at the tender age of 15, Suigeneris is the standard-bearer for a new generation of Bay Area rappers. Working through his relationship problems in song, Suigeneris shares “Feel The Same,” his latest video. With a…

@skopemag news for april 30, 2019 @ 11 am est

V33 Ft Hoodrich – Another Day (Official Music Video) KLP announces ‘Heater’ National Tour, recently releasing special cut ‘Until I Find You’ Sydney’s dance music queen KLP has today announced her return to touring for 2019 with the ‘Heater’ National Tour alongside the announcement her new single of the same name will be released later…

@skopemag news for april 29, 2019 @ 7 pm est

Little bear on a quest – new Rain Perry video “California I Love You” Rain Perry releases the next video from her album Let’s Be Brave, for her song “California I Love You.” Filmed by Rain on her iPhone during the height of the wildflower bloom in California’s most spectacular Spring in years, the video…

@skopemag news for april 29, 2019 @ 1 pm est

DATURA4 UNVEILS NEW MUSIC VIDEO / NEW LP “BLESSED IS THE BOOGIE” OUT NOW! Fronted by Aussie legend Dom Mariani, who came to prominence on the music scene in the 1980s with legendary garage rock combo The Stems, and later went on to form revered power pop outfits DM3 and The Someloves, Datura4 is Mariani’s…

@skopemag news for april 29, 2019 @ 9 am est

Silver Lake 66 Releases New Video for “Blue County Earth” (music enclosed) Silver Lake 66 (Maria Francis & Jeff Overbo) have returned with their second record, Ragged Heart. Following a winding road that started in the midwest and detoured through Los Angeles, the pair have settled in Portland, Oregon. Already known for their dynamic live…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 28, 2019 @ 11:15 am est

George Winston Releases New Track “Medley: Muskrat Ramble / I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ To Die Rag / Stop The Bleeding” By virtue of his brilliance as one of the foremost instrumental composers of our time, Restless Wind presents a stunning journey documenting George Winston’s sociological observations in American history. Winston repurposes for the modern…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 28, 2019 @ 6 am est

Meiko Announces Release of ‘In Your Dreams’ & Shares 1st Single “Gimme Gimme” In Your Dreams marks the fifth studio record of original material for the acclaimed and well-published singer/songwriter. Meiko wrote and recorded the entire record in Nashville, TN alongside producer (and former drummer for The Lone Bellow) Justin Glasco before relocating to Germany.…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 27, 2019 @ 11 am est

JAY GWUAPO RELEASES NEW TRACK “OH NO” FT. CALBOY 18 year-old Brooklyn-based emerging rapper Jay Gwuapo releases a new track, “Oh No” featuring his Polo Grounds/RCA Records label mate, Chicago rapper, Calboy. The track is the latest release from his forthcoming From Nothing Pt. 1 project which is due out on May 10th via From…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 27, 2019 @ 7 am est

New release: UK artist Will Hutton – Silhouette (single) Will Hutton is a multi-genre singer-songwriter from London, U.K. Having spent the past 2 years working on successful collaborative projects ranging from House to Hiphop to Pop/Disco (including Amsterdam based Sweetwood – peaked at no1 iTunes Dance chart), this is his first solo release since 2017.…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 26, 2019 @ 6 pm est

Award winning Swedish indie rock trio Deportees release new single ‘Time Is The Tiger’ today Swedish Grammy Award-winning indie trio Deportees have today released sublime new single Time Is The Tiger. The melodic, propulsive track is the second single to be taken from their UK debut EP Re-dreaming – out May 17 – and follows…

@skopemag news for april 26, 2019 @ 12:15 pm est

The One Armed Man unveiled new music video “Boots Back In The City” A few days only after the official release of its new record ‘I’, French Rock/Folk/Bluegrass four-piece The One Armed Man just unveiled a brand new music video for the song “Boots Back In The City” available right now on YouTube. Hear “Just…

@skopemag news for april 26, 2019 @ 10 am est

SWANES (Kitsune, Future Classics) | Share New Single ‘Dreams Of Iceland’ follows previous releases for SWANES on Kitsuné (Parcels, Hot Chip, Simian Mobile Disco) – it cuts a similar downtempo groove, meshing kicked-back rhythms with butter smooth choruses, this time taking influence from ancient Nordic song forms. With ‘Dreams Of Iceland’, primary songwriter, Michael Bildy,…

@skopemag news for april 26, 2019 @ 9 am est

Jvck James Releases Brand New Track ‘Fall Free’ Ahead of his sold-out show at The Courtyard Theatre this evening, today sees the return of 20-year-old R&B wonderkid JVCK JAMES with the release of his new single ‘Fall Free’. Yet another slice of infectious R&B, ‘Fall Free’ is a perfect example of the natural talent and…

@skopemag news for april 25, 2019 @ 11 am est

YG UNLEASHES NEW VIDEO FOR “STOP SNITCHIN” FOLLOWING ITS BOACHELLA DEBUT LIFE share new video for ‘Moral Fibre’ Following the release of their new single ‘Moral Fibre’, which was recently b-listed on BBC 6 Music and earned plaudits from the likes of, BBC Radio 1, Radio X, NME Radio, DIY, Dork, Gigwise and more, Hull…

@skopemag news for april 25, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Sara Lew releases artful new single ‘Same Old People’ It’s called “Same Old People” and is a catchy indie rock song about repeatting patterns in relationships, with transverse guitar- and synth-melodies that cross each other under a prominent and narrative vocal. PA post-rock quartet Heron announce widescreen ‘Sun Release’ LP Heron is a four-piece musical…

@skopemag news for april 24, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

ENTERFIRE – single “A thousand voices” from album “Slave of time”. Enterfire is a London based band formed by Niki B, a Greek/British guitarist and vocalist born in 1996. The band has influences from the modern thrash metal world but also aims to mix in progressive and melodic sounds. From the very beginning the band…

@skopemag news for april 24, 2019 @ 9 am est

Jett Kwong Entitled ‘Away’ Born in Denver, Colorado artist Jett Kwong was introduced to singing at just five years old. Since then, she has gone on to perform and teach around the globe, lighting up venues from Shanghai to Berlin. Jett found her home in Los Angeles, California, where she now captivates audiences with her…

@skopemag news for april 23, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

Pioneering Iranian rapper Tohi continues his remarkable ascent to international fame with ‘Out the Box’ In order to protect himself from the authorities, he fled to Dubai where he honed his skills as a performer, writer and producer, his songs achieving huge success in the region, leading to ten number one hits. His success transferred…

@skopemag news for april 23, 2019 @ 11 am est

Official Video for “On My Way Home” – Premieres live on Tuesday, 4/22 @ 10pm If you would like to catch the premiere of the video live, you can click the link below at 10pm this Tuesday night or go to The Grave Jinglers’ Facebook page and the video will be first on the timeline.…

@skopemag news for april 23, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

EMERGING R&B SOULSTRESS ALEXIS ROBERTS EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERES “DEEPER” VISUALS ON RATED RNB Last Friday, Atlanta based r&b singer Alexis Roberts made her official introduction to the world as she released her debut single “Deeper,” the first single off her upcoming EP, due out later this Summer. Today she exclusively premiered the visuals on Ratedrnb.com. Quickly…

@skopemag news for april 22, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Polynove Pole – release lyric video for “On The Edge Of The Abyss” Ukrainian melodic doom/death metal band Polynove Pole release new official lyric video for “On The Edge Of The Abyss”, song taken from self-titled mini-album. Michael Ray Readies “Her World or Mine” Following 3rd No. 1 Michael Ray may be on the highest…

@skopemag news for april 22, 2019 @ 11 am est

pronoun gains fresh perspective on new song, “sadie” | debut album out 5/24     One woman band pronoun (Alyse Vellturo) gains a new perspective and is ready to move forward on her new song, “sadie”. The song is the last one to be released before she drops her debut album i’ll show you stronger, on…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 20, 2019 @ 8 am est

INJURY RESERVE ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP Injury Reserve is art scene shit stirrers and with the release of each new video we’re witnessing it in real time; just one of the many reasons influential A&R Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua signed them to their new label home. The new single and video for “Koruna & Lime” directed…

@skopemag news for april 19, 2019 @ 5:30 am est

Billie Eilish’s Brother & Collaborator FINNEAS Releases Official Video For ‘Break My Heart Again’ Already a critically acclaimed and internationally recognized artist in his own right — sole collaborator, producer and big brother/best friend to global superstar Billie Eilish — FINNEAS has debuted an official video for his solo release ‘Break My Heart Again.’ The…

@skopemag news for april 18, 2019 @ 5:30 pm est

Crag Mask premieres new single “Stainer” Vundabar side project Today post-grunge band Crag Mask share their first single “Stainer” off their upcoming LP Bend, due out July 12th, 2019. Vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Zack Abramo’s twisted sense of songcraft and melody is on full display, complete with a slyly catchy intro that devolves into a…

@skopemag news for april 18, 2019 @ 1 pm est

BROTHER LEO SHARES NEW SINGLE “SHINE” TODAY Backed by bright piano, a metronomic beat, and lively horns, the track builds from breathy verses into a show-stopping falsetto-driven refrain on which he croons, “Wonder when it’s my day to shine?” He notably teamed up with GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter and producer Elof Loelv [Rihanna, Tove Lo] to…