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@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…

@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…