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@skopemag news for july 8, 2019 @ noon est

Cleargreen release big shimmering song for the people Cleargreen is powered by a formidable young song writing partnership between Ali Staley (Vocals/Guitar) and Liam Mciver (Vocals/Bass) alongside two of the northwest’s most complete musicians in Josh Haworth (Lead Guitar) and Mike Wilcock (Drums). Haiku Salut share new video from album out Aug 2nd Haiku Salut,…

@skopemag news for july 8, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

BB Sabina reveals evocative single ‘Feast’ from debut, self-titled EP Musical intensity and sincerity straight from the heat of Central Australia, indie musician BB Sabina reveals a refreshing hit of gnarly guitar-driven music with brand new single ‘Feast’. Taken from her debut self-titled EP, BB Sabina introduces herself to music fans with music marked by…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 7, 2019 @ 7 am est

for Skope: Türküm releases deeply personal debut album “Anti-Sober” Türküm’s personal and complex debut studio album, which just dropped worldwide as a self-released body of work. The LP pictures Türküm’s years-long struggle with alcohol and humanity, which throughout various emotions (like anger, fear, loneliness, sadness), resulted in a downhill transition for him. Along with a…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 6, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

Out Now: Fendi and Chanel collaborator shares cinematic visuals An interesting and unique artist, Krister Linder’s work is continually evolving to set himself apart from his peers. Previously working on advertising campaigns with the likes of Fendi, Chanel (fronted by Lily-Rose Depp and Keira Knightley) and H&M’s Christmas campaign, the inventive producer crafts explorative thought-provoking…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 6, 2019 @ 7:30 am est

Skope x MJ Cole & Cedric Gervais & Freya Ridings ‘Waking Up’ As temperatures begin to rise, Miami’s Cedric Gervais brings the heat in his brand-new remix of MJ Cole’s ‘Waking Up’ featuring Freya Ridings. Premiering today via Data Transmission this summer scorcher entices with its piano driven melody and playful percussion around Freya’s stunning…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 5, 2019 @ noon est

@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 SAWEETIE SHARES THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘MY TYPE’ – WATCH HERE This season just got hotter with the release of Saweetie’s official ‘My Type’ video, which was directed by DAPS. DELANEY to release Do It For Me / June 28th,…

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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 Young Thug Premieres His New Brand SPIDER In London During Wireless week in London, Young Thug premiered his new brand, SPIDER. The pop up, which is being held in Shoreditch at the David Adjaye “Dirty House,” marks the first time…

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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 HELLO COSMOS – Reveal ‘Frequency Fields’ ahead of Independence Day EP release Hallmarked with the transformative soundscapes and star-scudding sonic ingenuities that definitively blueprint the output of this Manchester collective, ‘Frequency Fields’ arrives as a tantalising forecast of the Run…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 4:30 pm est

@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 BLEACH EVERYTHING: Cvlt Nation Premieres “Shears” Video As Richmond, Virginia-based hardcore punk quartet BLEACH EVERYTHING prepares to issue their debut LP, So We Gnaw, through Dark Operative next week, Cvlt Nation is hosting the premiere of the album’s “Shears,” through…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 1 pm est

@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 The Goa Express release urgent new single ‘The Day’ this week! The Goa Express release their urgent new single ‘The Day’ on Friday the 5th of July 2019. Recorded at Champ Zone with Nathan Saoudi (Fat White Family), it rattles…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 9 am est

MOJO: “This is a very different beast” – Lisbon-based Rua Das Pretas Releases Beautiful New Album, Video Rua das Pretas is a Lisbon-based gathering of international musicians. Their new video for ‘Calma Morena’, featured on the band’s newest release, ‘Lisboa Edition’, was shaped and edited by Felipe Lacerda, editor of the 1998 Oscar-nominated film “Central…

@skopemag news for july 3, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

Zak Starkey’s Trojan Jamaica roots reggae label announces debut album Trojan Jamaica is proud to announce the release of the groundbreaking new compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, available July 12, 2019 at all music retailers and streaming services. RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE marks the eagerly anticipated debut full-length LP from Trojan Jamaica, the…

@skopemag news for july 3, 2019 @ 9:15 am est

Griffin House Releases New Album, “Rising Star” Today, acclaimed singer-songwriter Griffin House releases Rising Star, his anticipated 13th album. The dynamic album varies musically and lyrically, spanning thematically from fatherhood and overcoming writer’s block to his personal struggle with sobriety. The record features co-writes with fellow Nashville musicians Brian Elmquist (The Lone Bellow), Joy Williams…

@skopemag news for july 2, 2019 @ 1 pm est

Digital Farm Animals, AJ Mitchell Drop “Without You Now” Out Today Via Arista Records! “Without You Now” arrives after the release of Digital Farm Animals’ “Next To You” with Becky G ft. Rvssian, and “Next To You Part II” with Becky G, ft. Rvssian and Afrobeats megastar, Davido. Of the song, Rolling Stone proclaimed: “The…

@skopemag news for july 2, 2019 @ 9:15 am est

Dire Wolves’ new album, Grow Towards The Light, is out today on Beyond Beyond is Beyond “…delicately poised between the familiar and the weird. It is driven by a constant willingness to experiment along the way without ever losing the true way.” Tiny Mix Tapes SOULY HAD RELEASES NEW SINGLE “PARADISE” VIA ISLAND RECORDS, OUT…

@skopemag news for July 1, 2019 @ 3 pm est

VALERIE BROUSSARD RELEASES NEW TRACK “ACTUALLY” TODAY Born and raised in Philadelphia, Valerie Broussard moved to London at the age of eighteen. It was this period living abroad when Valerie’s career as a songwriter began to take shape. Having since moved back stateside, Valerie brought home the hauntingly atmospheric pop that has been catching the…

@skopemag news for July 1, 2019 @ noon est

Boston Bun drops infectious new single‘Don’t Wanna Dance’ France-born, London based DJ and producer Boston Bun marks his first release of 2019 with new single ‘Don’t Wanna Dance’, out now via Island Records. Carly Rae Jepsen “No Drug Like Me (MANSONAIR REMIX)” Out Now Multi-platinum Grammy, Juno and Polaris Prize nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen…

@skopemag news for July 1, 2019 @ 11 am est

Vibrant indie-pop and youthful tones that ring similar to Foster The People’s Torches era Hailing from New York, to beat-artist parents, Zeke Finn grew up surrounded by non-stop inspiration. Later, encouraged by his music teacher, He later turned his playful interest into a serious hobby bringing all his wanderlust into full bloom. Pharlee Announces East…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 30, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

MARS RED SKY unveil details for new album “The Task Eternal” on Listenable Records Three years after their mind-blowing “Apex III (Praise For The Burning Soul)” odyssey, French heavy psych torchbearers MARS RED SKY are set to add another cornerstone to the pharaonic sonic monument they’ve been building for over a decade. Written in a…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 30, 2019 @ 7:30 am est

SASHA SLOAN RELEASES NEW TRACK “DANCING WITH YOUR GHOST” – WILL BE FEATURED IN SUNDAY’S EPISODE OF HBO’S EUPHORIA Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Sasha Sloan releases new track “Dancing With Your Ghost.” “Dancing With Your Ghost” will be featured in Sunday’s episode of HBO’s Euphoria and is available now at all digital retail providers via RCA…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 29, 2019 @ 11 am est

Norwegian 20 year old indie pop/r&b artist Lil Halima shares charming a capella video for “Who Do U Love” Lil Halima ́s enthusiasm for music has been a part of her since birth. When her father departed from Kenya to Bardu in the north of Norway in 1995, his bag was filled with everything from…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 29, 2019 @ 8 am est

Thai Rockers, DEFYING DECAY, tour the US and release album DEFYING DECAY is a band made up of musical misfits, an eclectic mix of cultures and classical training, a hybrid born of many influences crafted by a shared passion for music. The band has persevered to realize their vision. Born in the East and now…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for june 28, 2019 @ 7 pm est

DETACH THE ISLANDS: “Culture Architects” Now Playing At Heavy Blog Is Heavy; The Burden To Become Fact Sees Release Next Week Heavy Blog Is Heavy is hosting the premiere of “Culture Architects,” the new single by Brooklyn, New York hardcore/powerviolence outfit DETACH THE ISLANDS, and their impending debut full-length, The Burden To Become Fact. The…

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Jacobs Run – New Single “Sleepwalking” Australian indie rock trio Jacobs Run, have enjoyed local and USA radio support for their singles “Hold On A Minute”, “Use”, “Better Days” and “So Beautiful”. Their music blends bold layers of guitar, strings and orchestration with captivating melodies along the lines of Oasis, The Verve, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics…

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Stephen Puth Releases Music Video For LOOK AWAY Today Via Arista Records Today, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Puth releases the official music video for his critically praised new single, “Look Away” via Arista Records. Penned by Stephen along with his brother and fellow musician, Charlie Puth, “Look Away” arrives as the third…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for june 28, 2019 @ 7 am est

XAVIER RUDD Announces North American Headline Tour This summer, Australian musician and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd returns to North America for a headline tour that includes several festivals stops along the way – Reggae Rise Up on August 25, Dry Diggins on August 31, Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival on September 14 and San Diego’s…

@skopemag news for june 27, 2019 @ 7 pm est

Introducing Sub Dio (mem. of The Ghost, Wunder Years) It’s always a good day when you check your inbox and find new music from Brian Moss. Today, I’m happy to introduce Sub Dio, a band that consists of a lot of familiar faces from the Bay Area punk scene. Featuring former members of Great Apes,…

@skopemag news for june 27, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

KORN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE NOTHING’ KORN has announced details of their widely anticipated new LP, THE NOTHING, which will be released September 13th on Roadrunner Records / Elektra (album art / track listing below). Today, the band has shared the album’s first single “You’ll Never Find Me,” which is available at all DSPs along…

@skopemag news for june 26, 2019 @ 7:15 pm est

@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 Official Iceteam Track: Versace Cologne The Official IceTeam is a high energy teenage crew, currently consisting of Kidd Showout and K3. They are a dynamic duo who rhythmically compliment each other. Their music is electrifying and sonically pleasing. These talented…

@skopemag news for june 26, 2019 @ 6:30 pm est

@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 MAJOR LAZER – ‘MAKE IT HOT (FEAT. ANITTA)’ OFFICIAL VIDEO Following the release of “Make It Hot” featuring Brazilian superstar Anitta last week, Diplo’s Major Lazer today reveal the official video for the single, in partnership with Bacardi. The track…

@skopemag news for june 26, 2019 @ 11 am est

@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 Chicago’s One-Woman Electro-Industrial Act I YA TOYAH Unleashes New Video: “Flashback (Rhys Fulber Remix)” Chicago’s one-woman electro-industrial army, I YA TOYAH is very proud to announce the new video release for “Flashback (Rhys Fulber Remix).” “FLASHBACK” was remixed by Rhys…

@skopemag news for june 25, 2019 @ 1 pm est

Little Wise releases new single – Devil off my Back We all have our devils – the demons that hold us back from being the best versions of ourselves. The importance of trying to fight these devils is what songwriter Sophie Klein, AKA Little Wise is tackling with her latest single Devil off my Back.…

@skopemag news for june 25, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

Monsoon Moon walks the head VS heart tightrope on debut single ‘Just Friends’ “If only I could stay the night as a friend, if only we could live no regrets…” The last lines of Monsoon Moon’s debut hang heavy. The single, ‘Just Friends’ is a strong offering about whether impulsive decisions prove to be the…

@skopemag news for june 24, 2019 @ 6:15 pm est

Korean Longboarder C-Jiny gets behind new PBSM scandi-indie anthem Today the third EP from Copenhagen-based alt rock duo PBSM is out. The title track Rainbow Girl came out as a single previously and has already been featured online because of a collab with Korean longboarder and Instagram superstar C Jiny who took the track for…

@skopemag news for june 24, 2019 @ 1:15 pm est

Dana Williams Releases Music Video for Single “Holiday” L.A. based Dana Williams who recently released “Holiday” her first single off her upcoming project for KIDinaKORNER/Island Records, has revealed a music video for the track. The visually stunning video was directed Naomi Christie. About the video Dana comments, “When Naomi Christie [the director] found this ethereal…

@skopemag news for june 24, 2019 @ 11 am est

Renowned composer Rob Simonsen signs to Sony Music Masterworks, shares “Spectre” video With an impressive resume of film scores under his belt while having created a living legacy in the Los Angeles “new music” world via The Echo Society, composer Rob Simonsen launches a new chapter in his already successful career by signing to Sony…

@skopemag news for june 24, 2019 @ 10 am est

Band: Sepsiss – Track: To Write Hate on His Arms They combine a traditional heavy metal sound with modern rhythms, light synths, & a blend of urban hardcore. Melissa sings clean vocals while William adds harsher vocal pieces. Then you have heavy percussion, Mr. Goodbarz synths, the bands, composition, and multi-genre experience, delivering a wide…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 23, 2019 @ 6 pm est

Firework App Presents The Reveal Experience Micro-Festival Featuring Lil Nas X And Social Media Innovator Gary Vaynerchuk Short-form video storytelling app, Firework, and leading music event promotion company, Spekdrum, announced today the launch of The Reveal Experience – a first-of-its-kind, micro-festival that will gather icons from the worlds of entrepreneurship, music, technology, beauty, and activism…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 23, 2019 @ 2:45 pm est

Catch ADEMA w/ New Front-Man RYAN SHUCK 2019 Fall Tour Hard Rock Band ADEMA has announced that they have chosen long time friend Ryan Shuck (JULIEN-K, ORGY) to take on vocals for the band’s upcoming tour. In an exclusive interview with Loudwire, the newly selected front-man discusses the decision and what’s next for the band…

weekend edition – @skopemag news for june 23, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

Lee Burridge & Lost Desert Announce New Album ‘Melt’ Today, global house music icon Lee Burridge and Belgian studio impresario Lost Desert have announced their debut collaborative album, Melt, set for release July 19 on All Day I Dream. The album will act as Lee’s first complete body of work, fusing his history of entrancing…