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@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…

@skopemag news for February 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

SOAK’s New Song “Valentine Shmalentine” Out Now Derry, Ireland’s SOAK — a/k/a Bridie Monds-Watson — today released her timely and biting new track “Valentine Shmalentine” from her anticipated second album, Grim Town, out April 26th on Rough Trade Records. Following a sold-out show at NYC’s Mercury Lounge and packed shows in Washington, DC and Los…

@skopemag news for February 9, 2019 @ 5:30 pm est

MARINA UNVEILS BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘HANDMADE HEAVEN’ ALONGSIDE OFFICIAL VIDEO Multifaceted, award-winning and platinum-selling pop innovator MARINA (previously Marina and the Diamonds) returns with her eagerly anticipated new single ‘Handmade Heaven’. MARINA’s first solo material in four years, ‘Handmade Heaven’ is released today Friday 8th February via Atlantic Records. Listen here. Introducing: 0171 share intriguing…

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

ADN releases first single “Kamalemba” — Hit song draws attention to misogynistic urban music landscape “Kamalemba’s” Afro-beats and electro vibes give the single a bouncy dance club feel. Meanwhile, ADN’s rapid-fire vocals provide a soulful aesthetic to the track. Lyrically, the song takes aim at the testosterone filled misogynistic urban music landscape. “Kamalemba” is the…

@skopemag news for February 8, 2019 @ 4 pm est

Liverpool via Singapore art-rock trio OYA PAYA release ‘Fly’ Based out of Liverpool, but counting four countries of heritage amongst the three members (Singapore, France, Iran, England) Ashwin, Maxime and Saam AKA Oya Paya are products of both the vastness of the material world and the intimate interconnectivity the internet brings. MOBY RICH NEW SINGLE…

@skopemag news for February 8, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

PATRICK JAMES new single ‘UP’ + announces EP and tour Assured. Poised. Ready. Today Patrick James launches his next pivotal chapter with the release of ‘UP’, the first single from a new EP What We’re Fighting For and arguably his most career defining work yet. All this alongside an intimate east coast tour this April.…

@skopemag news for February 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

Tennessee Native Dustin Sellers Announces Release of New Single “Write It On The Wall.” Dustin Sellers the “reformed alt-rocker with an old-school soul visage” released “Write It On The Wall,” on December 10th, 2018. It follows Sellers’s three full length albums and an EP. In trend with his other work, loss is a continued theme…

@skopemag news for february 7, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est

KHALID DROPS NEW SINGLE “TALK” TODAY Global superstar Khalid drops his new single “Talk” today. Written by Khalid and produced by Disclosure, this is the lead single off his upcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album which will be released this April via Right Hand Music Group / RCA Records. ROMASA: Invisible Oranges Premieres “Sepulchral Form”…

@skopemag news for February 7, 2019 @ 10 am est

FALL IN LOVE WITH TOM WALKER’S “JUST YOU AND I” THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Aleska premiere new music video “Un éternel recommencement” About three years after the release of their acclaimed debut and self-titled album and and months of hard work, French post-hardcore/screamo merchants Aleska just premiered a brand new official music video for the song…

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

JOCELYN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE, “SPEAK UP,” AND ANNOUNCES SIGNING TO BMG “‘Speak Up’ is about turning negativity into positive energy instead of letting the bullies drag you down,” says Jocelyn. “It’s about realizing that you are your own individual, so speak up and live by example.” Beach Slang premiere music video for “I Hate Alternative…

@skopemag news for February 6, 2019 @ noon est

The Royal Concept – new single and video “Need to know” After a three year long writer’s block, collective band depression and half-hearted ventures into other lines of work, The Royal Concept are finally back doing what they love the most. Their first release “Need To Know” is a hybrid between the Swedish melancholy and…

@skopemag news for February 6, 2019 @ 9 am est

QUEEN ZEE RELEASE NEW SINGLE LONER – DEBUT ALBUM OUT FRIDAY With just 3 days to go before the release of their debut self-titled album and with an 8 date UK set for February, dynamic Merseyside noise punk outfit Queen Zee today release their latest single ‘Loner’, out now via the band’s own label Sasstone…

@skopemag news for february 5, 2019 @ 2:15 pm est

Travis Scott Releases Stunning Music Video For “Can’t Say” After literally lighting the stage on fire at the Super Bowl LIII Halftime show seen by a global audience of over 100 million viewers, Grammy-nominated superstar Travis Scott releases the stunning music video for “Can’t Say” featuring Don Toliver – watch HERE. Set to be one…

@skopemag news for February 5, 2019 @ 11 am est

Nadia Nair x Skope Magazine Being Malaysian-Indian and growing up in Sweden she has also been faced with many challenges culturally where people view her as ‘other’. She uses music to channel her emotions and frustrations, which gives a rebellious edge to what she does. Lec ‘Coming Your Way’ After extensive touring as a session…

@skopemag news for February 4, 2019 @ 11:30 am est

Oslo-punks Wet Dreams | Debut album out March 29th via Black Pop Records Norway’s newest power-punks Wet Dreams have revealed a brand new single today called ‘Boogie’, the latest taster of their debut self-titled album which is due for release on March 29th via Black Pop Records. Sebastian Ulstad Olsen of Wet Dreams (and Death…

@skopemag news for February 4, 2019 @ 9 am est

The Unlikely Candidates Release New Song “Strange Love” In 2018, the five-piece released their singles for “Bells”, “Oh My Dear Lord”, and “Best I Ever Had”. The releases received praise from outlets like The New York Times, Esquire Magazine, Nylon, Alternative Press, Baeble, and many more. The tracks have also been features on shows like…

@skopemag news for February 3, 2019 @ 8 am est

Gunna releases “One Call” from debut album, “Drip or Drown 2” | via Young Stoner Life (Young Thug’s Label)  Following his cover art reveal, Billboard chart topping artist, Gunna drops his brand new single “One Call.” The track is the first offering from his much anticipated debut album Drip Or Drown 2. The addictive Turbo…

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

grandson ANNOUNCES NEW EP “a modern tragedy vol. 2” Volume 2 of the modern tragedy series follows grandson’s Fueled By Ramen debut EP, a modern tragedy vol. 1, and is an exploration into the heart, into addiction, into power, into disillusionment, and into accepting who you are and not compromising. Marking some of his most…

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

OUT TODAY: Lou Doillon’s highly anticipated album Soliloquy + video for It’s You (feat. Cat Power) The track has received rave reviews from the likes of UPROXX, who proclaims, “The reigning queens of haunting love songs, Doillon and Cat Power’s voices are a match in ghostly, melancholy heaven. Their gorgeous harmonies shine over a minimalist…

@skopemag news for February 1, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

KIMBRA RELEASES NEW TRACK & MUSIC VIDEO “LIGHTYEARS” Our feminist pop warrior (Interview Magazine) is currently tinkering in the studio on her next full length release. Kimbra will also appear this year in the upcoming New Zealand film, “Daffodils.” Isle Of Wight newcomer Lauran Hibberd sparkles in pulsating new anthem ‘Sugardaddy’ Jealous Of The Birds…

@skopemag news for February 1, 2019 @ noon est

OUT TODAY | Asha Jefferies’ debut EP ‘Hold Yourself Together’ Following critically-acclaimed cuts ‘Everybody Talks’, ‘Chaos’ and last week’s release ‘If You Were My Hero’, Brisbane-based artist Asha Jefferies today releases her anticipated six-track debut EP Hold Yourself Together. Skrillex & Hikaru Utada share “Face My Fears” official video Soulful Florida Rapper Rod Wave Tries…

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

BRAVO DELTA Set to Release New Album UNBREAKABLE on February 1st, 2019 Las Vegas American Hard Rock band Bravo Delta is slated to release their first full length album Unbreakable on February 1st, 2019. Brooklyn Vegan premieres Small Feet’s “Let The Guys Down,” sophomore album “Let the Guys Down” is the first single off the…

@skopemag news for January 31, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Impure Wilhelmina Release New Music Video, Announce New Tour Dates Swiss post-metallers IMPURE WILHELMINA have released their brand new music video for “Murderers,” which was taken from the band’s latest album, ‘Radiation’ (2017). Watch the new clip via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE. Shoffy Releases Stripped “Cool Again” “Cool Again” has collected…

@skopemag news for January 31, 2019 @ 11 am est

MISSIO RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “RAD DRUGZ” Latest single from Running Red Lights Running Red Lights was established in 2006. Migrating from small towns all across Eastern Canada to the swelling city of Toronto. Kevin, David, Jeff and Scarlett assembled together as a pop oriented, female fronted group under the control and direction of…

@skopemag news for January 30, 2019 @ 2:30 pm est

ENDo.Radio Seeks Singer Songwriters to Share Their Music Sponsored by ENDo Brands, the newly launched ENDo.Radio is inviting singer songwriters to submit original music for airplay on its website –ENDoRadioNow. And, its tagline – “Fuel Your Calm Radio” – is creating a buzz. ENDo artists from around the world have already jumped on board. ENDo.Radio…

@skopemag news for January 30, 2019 @ noon est

Palace Release Video For ‘No Other’ – UK Tour Sold Out London based three-piece Palace today release the stunning animated video for their latest single ‘No Other’, a love letter lead singer Leo Wyndham wrote about finding love during a dark time in his life, and the hope he found from it. Directed and animated…

@skopemag news for January 30, 2019 @ 10:30 am est

Solemn Vision releases new single! Solemn Vision encompass all that metalheads around the globe love: speed, power, heaviness, and musicality. The New York quintet’s sound is for fans of Opeth, Daath, At The Gates and Insomnium. Previously known as Spectral Voices, the band members are not shy of bringing in their influences to the composition,…

@skopemag news for january 30, 2019 @ 10 am est

2 CHAINZ IS IN AN AWESOME SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL WITH ADAM SCOTT! How to expense this music video: 1. Download the Expensify app. 2. Set video quality to 1080 HD, full screen. 3. Find receipts in the video, pause when the receipt is clear. 4. Snap a photo of the receipt using Expensify for the…

@skopemag news for january 30, 2019 @ 9 am est

YO GOTTI RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “PUT A DATE ON IT” FEATURING LIL BABY TODAY! Today, multiplatinum Memphis superstar rapper and CMG mogul Yo Gotti returns with a brand new single entitled “Put A Date On It” [feat. Lil Baby] today. BEGINNERS TEAM UP WITH NEW BALANCE WOMEN TO “START A RIOT” With 2019 being…

@skopemag news for january 29, 2019 @ 11 am est

G Herbo Announces ‘Still Swervin’ – Out Friday Shy Glizzy Drops Music Video “30s, 50s, 100s” – Fully Loaded EP Out Now! Since his 2018 Grammy nomination for “Crew,” Shy Glizzy returned last fall with his critically-acclaimed EP, Fully Loaded and today he drops his new music video, “30s, 50s, 100s.” SUMMER WALKER ANNOUNCES SPRING…

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

SIGNO ROJO: No Echo Premieres Title Track To End Of Tether EP By Swedish Hardcore/Sludge Act Celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2019, Swedish hardcore punk/sludge metal hybrid SIGNO ROJO is preparing to self-release a newly-recorded EP, End Of Tether, in mid-February. The opening and title track to the EP has been issued through a premiere…

@skopemag news for january 28, 2019 @ noon est

Pink Milk Skip SXSW to Record Epic New Single Following their critically acclaimed debut album, 2017s Purple, Swedish duo Pink Milk have released their brand-new single, Heart of Fire, a devastatingly powerful and cinematic shoegaze ballad – a mini-masterpiece in its own right. With further releases and live appearances already planned for the rest of…

@skopemag news for january 28, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Boston’s country rock collective Dalton & the Sheriffs Blending Americana-fueled country rock with an edge-of-punk rowdiness, Boston five-piece Dalton & the Sheriffs has emerged as “one of the most promising up-and-coming country groups in the nation” (Metro). Channeling inspirations from performing greats like Eric Church and Hootie & the Blowfish, the band’s frenetic energy and…

@skopemag news for january 27, 2019 @ 11 am est

Matroda Intensifies The Bass House Scene With “They Call Me” Using dark melodic stabs entwined with palpitating drums and crunchy bass riffs, Matroda crafts one of his most intense productions to date on the rousing bass house single “They Call Me,” premiered on YourEDM. This track is the first of many bangers off Matroda’s forthcoming…