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@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…

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

TSHEGUE | ‘The Wheel’ The band have just released this video for thumping new single ‘The Wheel’, shot by Africa Express director Renaud Barret. It trails the Club Etoile Rollers – a mixed-gender collective, some as young as 13 – who skate the chaotic streets of Kinshasa hitching rides on the back of cars, buses…

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

JOHNNYSWIM Unveil New Single “Souvenir” Critically acclaimed Los Angeles band JOHNNYSWIM—led by husband-and-wife Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano—unveil their third full-length album, MOONLIGHT [Britannia Row Recordings/BMG], on April 19. This marks the group’s first release under their newly minted deal with Britannia Row Recordings and BMG. This week, their new single, “Souvenir” was spun as…

@skopemag news for april 17, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Backed by Deep Purple & UFO, Alt-Rocker Kaviani Releases Debut Single His first single is inspired by growing up with Iranian heritage in Sheffield, remembering how his father told him to tell people he was Italian so as to escape the stigma saying his family came from Iran. Like many, Simon has had to suffer…

@skopemag news for april 17, 2019 @ 11:15 am est

ShapeShiftingAliens release ‘Love is a Battlefield’ single with b-side ‘Second Rate’ Sweden’s ShapeShiftingAliens presents their new single ‘Love is a Battlefield’. While this track can be found on their debut ‘ShapeShiftingAliens’ LP, which is finally now available on CD via Stockholm-based label The Sublunar Society, it is being released as a single with the never-before-released…

@skopemag news for april 17, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Earthists. Release New Music Video “No matter our imperfections, loving ourselves is what’s important. “The main theme of this song is loneliness. There is no need to be forced to love someone or to be loved by someone. Loneliness is just a social construct.” said vocalist, Yui Kawashima when asked about the song. We’re often…

@skopemag news for april 16, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Black Stone Cherry “My Last Breath” Video This video is incredibly special and personal for not only us, but to so many others around the world! The fact that so many people opened up their hearts and shared some of the most emotional and personal messages on camera is what makes this so touching, vulnerable,…

@skopemag news for april 16, 2019 @ 11:30 am est

Debut EP from IV League ‘When You Lose Me’ + new single ‘Cola Tooth World’ out now Melbourne indie-darlings IV League released their debut EP ‘When You Lose Me’ by surprise on Friday to the open arms of indie-music lovers globally. They’ve delivered a string of perfect indie pop singles – most recently ‘Lose Me’…

@skopemag news for april 16, 2019 @ 9 am est

Listen to MC Lars & Mega Ran’s Latest Literary Bop “Sleepy Hollow” Always pushing boundaries, nerdcore rappers MC LARS & MEGA RAN (whose collective collaboration list includes songs with “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, KRS-ONE, MIKE EAGLE and KOOL KEITH, amongst others) tell the story of WASHINGTON IRVING’S classic Legend of Sleepy Hollow on “Sleepy Hollow,” the…

@skopemag news for April 15, 2019 @ 6 pm est

Rock Legends KING’S X Enter the Studio to Record First New Album in Over a Decade Rock legends KING’S X are thrilled to announce that they are entering the studio to record their highly-anticipated new album – the first to be released in over a decade – scheduled to drop this year via Australia’s leading…

@skopemag news for April 15, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

DIE-REK drops “Lift Me Up 1 Time” single From the physical to the spiritual to the digital, we are living in some competitive times. We’ve gone from trying to establish points of commonality to setting up barriers of difference. When was the last time you stopped, put self to the side and reached out to…

@skopemag news for April 15, 2019 @ 7 am est

NYC Rockers ZR. KINGDrop a “Collision of Raucous Swagger” via Substream Magazine Zr. King have left a big impression on the local scene, receiving support on BBox Radio, Radio Free Brooklyn, and playing at acclaimed venues in the Northeast. They will be celebrating the release on May 16, 2019 at Arlene’s Grocery. KEZAR RELEASES “FEELINGS”…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 14, 2019 @ 11 am est

MEG MAC lets go of people who take without giving in new song, “I’m Not Coming Back”     Meg Mac is thrilled to unveil her new single, ‘I’m Not Coming Back’. Using beautiful harmonies interwoven with an anthemic drum beat, the song explores the idea of letting go of someone who is only around when…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 13, 2019 @ 5 pm est

The Leisure Society release new double-album ‘Arrivals & Departures’ Today, 12 April 2019, The Leisure Society release their stunning new double-album Arrivals & Departures via their own new imprint, Ego Drain Records. The new double-album has two quite distinct sides – loss and anger. “In our minds, it’s clearly a double album” the band explained.…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 13, 2019 @ noon est

Precyce Politix, DRUGS Beats – “Calamari / Pagers” [Video] PSA: This video-single isn’t actually about the popular seafood dish Calamari but it is a lyrical exhibition loaded with effortless wordplay and relevant content. It’s been a number of months since the collaborative project “DRUG-POLITIX” was released by Brooklyn [via NC] emcee Precyce Politix and Grammy…

Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for April 13, 2019 @ 7 am est

Archie Faulks releases beautiful new single ‘Wonderful’ The new single ‘Wonderful’ is a beautifully melancholic love song, displaying Archie’s alluring vocals and guitar alongside a stunning string section. Ellie Goulding Releases Her New Single ‘Sixteen’ Out Now The new single, co-written by Ellie Goulding, Raye and FRED (George Ezra, Clean Bandit), is a slice of…

@skopemag news for April 12, 2019 @ noon est

TOMMY ASHBY releases ‘Someone New’ from forthcoming Golden Arrow EP Today Scottish singer-songwriter and doctor in ‘the perception of sound’ Tommy Ashby, releases ‘Someone New’ (REL 12.04.19) the third single from his forthcoming ‘Golden Arrow’ EP set for release April 2019 via Wow and Flutter Records. George Winston Releases New Track “The Times Of Harvey…

@skopemag news for April 12, 2019 @ 9 am est

19 year old Ebhoni shares new song & video for “Drama” The 19-year-old blew up doing Keyshia Cole and Beyonce covers on YouTube at the age of 10, has since amassed millions of plays and critical acclaim. She’s been featured on Pitchfork, FADER, and Complex. Check out the video for “Drama” below. More coming from…

@skopemag news for April 11, 2019 @ 12:15 pm est

Jackson Carroll impresses with stormy debut single, ‘Holy Hell’ Sydney songwriter Jackson Carroll opens up and bares all with debut single ‘Holy Hell’ – a perfect piece of indie music that introduces the listener to a young songwriter exploring an unapologetically emotional musical terrain. Melodically rich and compelling, ‘Holy Hell’ is uncompromising in its crafting…

@skopemag news for April 11, 2019 @ 9 am est

Toro Y Moi collaborator Instupendo announces ‘Boys & Girls’ EP Instupendo, aka Aidan Peterson, floats into earshot with original euphorically melancholy songs that listeners say they turn to when they feel, or want to feel, a particular way. Having steadily attracted fans since he was a preteen via Soundcloud, his music is emotional, therapeutic, and…

@skopemag news for April 11, 2019 @ 8 am est

Charly Bliss release new video for “Hard To Believe” Following a series of packed shows at this year’s SXSW, NYC’s Charly Bliss (Eva Hendricks, Sam Hendricks, Spencer Fox and Dan Shure) today share a video for the anthemic “Hard To Believe”, the third single and an undoubted highlight from their anticipated new album, Young Enough.…

@skopemag news for April 10, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

GosT RELEASES DIGITAL SINGLE “THE CALL OF THE FAITHFUL” FROM SKULL 2019 Last year Century Media Records welcomed the mysterious producer known as GosT to their roster. GosT embodies the character of Baalberith on his propulsive synthwave solo project, channeling his fascination with the occult, John Carpenter and 80s slasher flicks. As a teenager he…

@skopemag news for april 10, 2019 @ 9 am est

BOOGIE DROPS VIDEO FOR SKYDIVE FROM EVERYTHINGS FOR SALE THEORIES: Revolver Premieres Vessel Full-Length From Seattle Death Grind Unit This Friday, Seattle death grinders THEORIES – featuring within its ranks members of Samothrace, Black Breath, Skarp, Book Of Black Earth, and more – will unleash their anticipated new full-length, Vessel. Recorded and mixed by Andy…