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@skopemag news for February 28, 2019 @ 8 am est

Mötley Crüe announce ‘The Dirt Soundtrack’ from upcoming Netflix film The world’s most notorious rock band, Mötley Crüe announces the release of The Dirt Soundtrack that accompanies the upcoming Netflix Film The Dirt, based on the New York Times best-selling 2001 autobiography by Mötley Crüe and Neil Strauss. The soundtrack and film are set to…

@skopemag news for February 27, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est

New York composer Emily Wells debuts “Come On Doom, Let’s Party,” new album out March 22 Of the song Wells explains, “‘Come On Doom, Let’s Party’ came from an essay I’d been working on about Cadillac Ranch and a tornado. It’s a dead serious joke about dread and joy.” Bonnaroo announces “The Other” stage lineup…

@skopemag news for February 27, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

Fred Abong (Throwing Muses, Belly) Announces ‘Pulsing’ EP, UK Tour with Kristin Hersh Fred Abong has announced his new solo release – the ‘Pulsing’ EP. This six-track offering will release on March 8, the same day that his UK tour with Kristin Hersh kicks off. As a solo artist Abong will be supporting Hersh on…

@skopemag news for February 27, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

MAX FROST RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “MONEY PROBLEMS” Atlantic recording artist Max Frost has released his newest single along with companion video. “Money Problems,” off Max’s debut album GOLD RUSH premiered earlier today via Alternative Press. Max Frost deals with “Money Problems” in new music video—watch Meet Bay Ledges // “I Wonder” Video…

@skopemag news for February 26, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est

bülow – “Sweet Little Lies” “Sweet Little Lies” arrives just after the news that bülow has received four nominations for the 2019 JUNO Awards, including Pop Album of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Ahead of performing at the 2019 JUNO Awards on March 17th, bülow will perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas.…

@skopemag news for February 26, 2019 @ noon est

RAFFAELLA PICCIRILLO: the Country Music duet NEL VENTO official video IS OUT! After the launch of the new music project by Raffaella Piccirillo with the Virtual Puzzle acoustic CD, the new single Nel Vento is out. Passion, torment, obsession … these are the emotions that are protagonists. Nel Vento (In the Wind) understood as continuous…

@skopemag news for February 26, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

GRM Daily Premiere Stunning New Video From Alex Dutty Aside from his gritty determination to succeed, what sets Alex apart from other rappers is his ability to entertain the listener whilst remaining completely honest. Choosing to shy away from the stereotypical ‘guns, drugs, money and hoes’ content, the rapper delivers brutally candid and relatable accounts…

@skopemag news for February 25, 2019 @ 11:15 am est

Meg Mac Video Release For ‘Something Tells Me’ – View Here… Meg Mac has today revealed the beautiful video for new single offering, ‘Something Tells Me’, directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore. Leipzig Lab – ‘Unloved’ Single + Video Emerging from the Melbourne underground electronic scene, Leipzig Lab bring a fresh take on a classic era…

@skopemag news for February 24, 2019 @ 2 pm est

New Single By Atman ‘Wait’ off ‘God of New England’ Album Lead single off the God Of New England album from Atman, titled Wait. https://iamatman.com/track/wait La Fille shares new single “Everyday Feels Like I’m Getting Older” a well-honed nugget of power pop via mxdwn La Fille shares a new well-honed nugget of power pop “Everyday…

@skopemag news for February 24, 2019 @ 8:30 am est

SAM COHEN ANNOUNCES NEW SOLO LP 30th Century Records has announced the eagerly anticipated new album from acclaimed singer-songwriter-producer Sam Cohen. The Future’s Still Ringing In My Ears arrives on Friday, May 17. Co-produced by Cohen with producer-artist Danger Mouse, The Future’s Still Ringing In My Ears was heralded by Stereogum premiere of “Something’s Got…

@skopemag news for February 23, 2019 @ 5 pm est

LUA SONIQUE explore metamorphosis and catharsis with electronic dream ‘Crossfire’ With support from the likes of Wonderland, Clash and 1883 Magazine, LUA SONIQUE step out with their first single of 2019. ‘Crossfire’ sees the London trio further develop their distinctive blend of foreboding beats and emotive vocals to create a compelling offering. 300 Entertainment teams…

@skopemag news for February 23, 2019 @ 7:30 am est

New Single By Scott Zartman “Desperate In Love” Scott Zartman unveils the single, “Desperate In Love” from the album, ‘Making Up For Lost Time.’ Scott Zartman is a singer-songwriter from Hanover, PA. Scott fuses pop and rock elements with folk-like vocals to create a unique multi-genre sound. He composes from the heart and his songs…

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

SARA BAREILLES RELEASES “FIRE” MUSIC VIDEO Grammy®, Tony® and Emmy® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actress, and author, Sara Bareilles released the video for her new song “Fire” today. “Fire” is the second track off her anxiously-awaited fifth full length album, “Amidst The Chaos,” which will be released on April 5th via Epic Records. The video is…

@skopemag news for February 22, 2019 @ noon est

New Video From Yungblud & Halsey Feat. Travis Barker – 11 Minutes Available Today The video for the recently released song from Yungblud & Halsey feat. Travis Barker – 11 Minutes (Locomotion / Geffen Records) is available HERE. JESS GLYNNE – “NO ONE” MUSIC VIDEO DAVE Announces Debut Album ‘PSYCHODRAMA’, Watch Brand New Video for…

@skopemag news for February 22, 2019 @ 10 am est

COL3TRANE SHARES DJDS + RAYE COLLABORATION ‘THE FRUITS’ Today sees 19-year-old vocalist, musician and rapper Col3trane share ‘The Fruits’, a brand new release featuring LA production duo DJDS and London’s own Raye, serving as the latest offering from the teenage prodigy since the release of his critically-acclaimed sophomore mixtape B.O.O.T. Taken from his impending new…

@skopemag news for February 21, 2019 @ 11 am est

Nova – new track, “Heavy Hitters,” is for the inbetweeners, the misfits and miss legits “growing up, I went through some shit. people constantly put me down – told me I wasn’t good enough, made fun of how I looked and how I sang. it took a lot for me to feel confident enough to…

@skopemag news for February 21, 2019 @ 9 am est

Tamba Hali Releases Official Video For “Girl Like You” Today Liberian-born recording artist and former Kansas City Linebacker, Tamba Hali, released the official music video for his single “Girl Like You” today via Relumae Records. The Sesan-directed video finds Tamba crooning over the infectious and tropical production, while mesmerized by a beautiful woman walking along…

@skopemag news for February 20, 2019 @ 10 am est

Girl Crush – Hybrid of flinty Scandi-pop and sultry 90s RnB Girl Crush are Ottilia Kjulsten and David Sugar, a Swedish/British duo with a special interest in lost youth, heartbreak and a future that never arrived. New single ‘Baby Steps’, released on Valentine’s Day, is a meditative cut about taking a relationship to the next…

@skopemag news for February 19, 2019 @ 3 pm est

2 CHAINZ’ 5TH STUDIO ALBUM ‘RAP OR GO TO THE LEAGUE’ – A&R’d BY LEBRON JAMES 2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning MC and “One of the Very Best Rappers Alive” (Noisey), confirms his highly anticipated fifth studio album, RAP OR GO TO THE LEAGUE, A&R’d by LeBron James, is set for a March 1st…

@skopemag news for February 19, 2019 @ noon est

Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Announces 2019 Edition Of Underwater Sunshine Festival Today, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz and co-founder Barbara Rappaport announce that their Underwater Sunshine Festival will continue its inaugural season with a return to New York City this spring, continuing the momentum of the October 12-13, 2018 festival. Created by Duritz and Rappaport…

@skopemag news for February 19, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

Minor Moon – An Opening LP Sam Cantor has a lot on. First and foremost, he’s the lead singer/songwriter for Chicago-based band Minor Moon. He’s also a music teacher and, on occasion, he plays music at children’s birthday parties. It was during one of these children’s parties when he, feeling cynical about the world’s carelessness…

@skopemag news for February 18, 2019 @ 5 pm est

Scott Mulvahill wows listeners with his NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Performance For the high-profile segment, Mulvahill performed solo and with his band on the songs “Begin Againers,” “Gold Plated Lie,” and “Himalayas.” Says Mulvahill about the opportunity to perform a Tiny Desk Concert: “The cool thing about playing behind the desk is that it’s unusual…

@skopemag news for February 18, 2019 @ 11 am est

SWAZY STYLES “We Out” New Single! New Album Coming Soon! Triple R records releases the latest record from Swazy Styles titled “We Out.” Prd. by D roc on the track @iamdroc. The song is in rotation across the southeast and available for download and streaming on Soundcloud: Washington DC Band The Colonies Release New Single…

@skopemag news for February 18, 2019 @ 8 am est

RISING SINGER/SONGWRITER MAISIE PETERS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “STAY YOUNG” Written by Peters and Sam ‘RØMANS’ Romans (Ella Mai, Little Mix, Demi Lovato), who produced the track alongside Sam De Jong (Thirty Seconds to Mars, Muse), ‘Stay Young’ is an instantly memorable, feel-good pop smash. The track, which finds Maisie musing on the highs and lows…

@skopemag news for February 17, 2019 @ 4 pm est

Queen Key Officially Releases “Ratchett” Single Today “ [Queen Key’s] trademark sense of uproarious humor is refreshing, and it courses through her music.” -PAPER MAGAZINE Russell Louder unveils ‘Cost Of Living’ live session ‘Cost of Living’ is a ruminating confrontation in which Russell Louder personifies circumstances of the past. The minimal, yet clean and nuanced…

@skopemag news for February 17, 2019 @ 8 am est

ONE OK ROCK RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘EYE OF THE STORM’ Fueled By Ramen group ONE OK ROCK has released their widely anticipated new album EYE OF THE STORM, which is available today at all DSPs and www.oneokrock.com. The album is highlighted by lead singles “Stand Out Fit In” – which was released alongside an official…

@skopemag news for February 16, 2019 @ noon est

THE MOWGLI’S PAINT A NEW LIFE WITH THEIR SINGLE “NORMAN ROCKWELL” California alt. rockers The Mowgli’s have released “Norman Rockwell,” the third single from their forthcoming EP American Feelings out March 1. The song, along with the album art were both inspired by Norman Rockwell’s painting Painting The Little House and the idea of painting…

@skopemag news for February 16, 2019 @ 7:30 am est

Cisco Adler: These Are The Good Ole’ Days on ALL streaming services. Feature Request: Wine Lips Release Rowdy Video For “Electric Lady” Composer “Elias Thunder” Releases Piano Solo EP, “Etherea,” Originally written and produced under his given name, Stephen Prins, Elias Thunder’s piano solos are now available for the enjoyment of students, teachers, and fans…

@skopemag news for February 15, 2019 @ 2 pm est

From Brain Surgeon to Music Star – the Remarkable Jasper’s Riddle! Jasper’s Riddle’s journey to music is something even Hollywood would baulk at. After beginning his studies to become a brain surgeon, he switched to his current vocation, that of heart surgeon…all the while continuing to record as both a Jeff Buckley-influenced acoustic singer songwriter…and…

@skopemag news for February 15, 2019 @ 11:30 am est

FROM FIRST TO LAST ANNOUNCES FIRST LIVE SHOW IN TWO YEARS From First To Last has announced that its first live performance in over two years will take place on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Republic in New Orleans. The rare show will be presented by Emo Nite LA and BUKU Music + Art Project…

@skopemag news for February 15, 2019 @ 9 am est

WOLF COUNSEL: New Video ‘NOVA’ – New Album Release February 22, 2019 Traditional heavy doom metal band WOLF COUNSEL will release their new and 4th album “Destination Void” on February 22, 2019 via Endless Winter Label. Release formats will be CD, LP (Limited Edition), downloads and streaming. GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SAM MARTIN UNVEILS “SUGAR IS SWEET”…

@skopemag news for February 14, 2019 @ noon est

Multi-Platinum Band KONGOS Release 4th Studio Album KONGOS, the rock band of four brothers – Johnny, Jesse, Dylan and Danny Kongos, released their new album 1929: Part 1 on January 18, 2019. The band launched a 8-part docuseries, “Bus Call”, which follows their story and gives a compelling and realistic window into life on tour.…

@skopemag news for February 14, 2019 @ 11 am est

Delicate Steve Rides A Motorcycle To “Freedom” Today Delicate Steve has shared “Freedom”, the latest track from his upcoming album Till I Burn Up coming out on March 1 via ANTI- Records. “I guess you could say the song was equally inspired by Purple Rain, Amen Dunes’ Freedom, A$AP Rocky, Krishnamurti, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going…

@skopemag news for February 14, 2019 @ 9 am est

Metal Act Blessing A Curse Announce New Album and Release New Music Video, “Waste” Blessing A Curse is an American metal band from Orlando, Florida, best known for their unusual amalgamation of metalcore, rap-metal and pop-rock. The band spent the better part of 2018 recording their sophomore release, WASTE, produced by Stephan Hawkes (Attila, Jonny…

@skopemag news for February 13, 2019 @ 3 pm est

FlowerLeaf: New lyric video of ‘Tupana’ points out dangers of deforestation After the video for “Girls in Pearls”, another track from “Stronger”, FlowerLeaf’s debut album, gets its own video. This is the lyric video for “Tupana”, music that talks about the experience of being in the middle of the Amazon forest, where the Tupana River…

@skopemag news for February 13, 2019 @ 11 am est

MANICS Release “Eleven Eleven” Off Forthcoming Debut EP With a driving bassline and hypnotic synthesizers, Bay Area indie outfit MANICS turn out a shimmering nu-disco groove on “Eleven Eleven.” The single, alongside recent release “Deja Rendezvu,” will be featured on the duo’s debut EP, Binary, out on Dim Mak March 8th. https://ffm.to/eleven-eleven New Leaf –…

@skopemag news for February 13, 2019 @ 9 am est

Rebūke Shares Remix of Xpansion ‘Move Your Body’ Fast-rising DJ & producer ​Rebūke has delivered his rumbling remix of Xpansion’s ‘Move Your Body’, taken from ​Shadow Child’​s ‘​Curated By’ series – a selection of classic tracks, remastered and reworked on his own ​Food Music​ label. Gypsy Temple – Pick a Number (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Song: It’s…

@skopemag news for february 11, 2019 @ noon est

TIM BAKER to Release Solo Debut FOREVER OVERHEAD April 19th on Arts & Crafts On his debut solo album Forever Overhead, Hey Rosetta! frontman and principle songwriter Tim Baker warmly welcomes you in. The first words we hear him sing on the lead single “Dance” are akin to a toast: “Here’s to the other side,…

@skopemag news for February 11, 2019 @ 10 am est

TYGA x G EAZY x RICH THE KID “GIRLS HAVE FUN” VIDEO x AUDIO x DJ PACK Idyll Green (ex-Hacienda / The Fast Five) share new single + video from debut EP due out Feb 22 San Antonio-based alt R&B band of brothers, Idyll Green, share the second single from their forthcoming, debut EP, When…

@skopemag news for February 11, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Gazel shares acoustic version of ‘Pointing At The Moon’ Genre-blending British/Turkish songwriter and producer Gazel has shared an acoustic version of her debut single, ‘Pointing At The Moon’, ahead of her headline show at London’s St Pancras Church later this month. TRONOS ANNOUNCE CELESTIAL MECHANICS ALBUM, PRE-ORDER AND FIRST SINGLE UK band TRONOS are delighted…