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SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 25, 2018 @ 8:30 AM EST

by Skope • January 25, 2018

Cunning Gutter-Blues Trio, Vulpine Smile, Release Seething New Single Psychedelic blues unsettlers, Vulpine Smile return with their new single, The Way It Flows, every bit as creepily intoxicating as their fans will be anticipating. Taking their cue from old Delta blues, Vulpine Smile build on these primal building blocks and add a grindingly filthy layer…

by Skope • January 24, 2018

Anenon collaborates with dancer Brittany Bailey in “Pure” video Today marks the release of the head-turning collaborative video from mercurial Los Angeles artist/composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Anenon. The video for “Pure” — one of the most adventurous tracks from the forthcoming Tongue LP out 2/9 on Friends of Friends — features elegantly framed interpretive dance from dance artist…

by Skope • January 24, 2018

KING WITCH: New Track From Edinburgh-Based Metal/Doom Collective Streaming At The Obelisk Under The Mountain is the smoldering debut full-length from Scotland-based metal/doom collective KING WITCH. Set for release in North America on March 16th via Listenable Records, the record is as melodic as it is monolithic, taking its listener on a journey from soulful…

by Skope • January 24, 2018

Caroline Watkins Awarded 2017-18 Miranda Lambert ‘Women Creators’ Scholarship Nashville native and a sophomore in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, Caroline Watkins, was recently selected as the second recipient of the ‘Women Creators’ scholarship, established in 2015 by reigning Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert. The…

by Skope • January 24, 2018

Watch Now: Wiz Khalifa Releases New Video For “Letterman” Wiz Khalifa released the video for his single “Letterman” today. “Letterman” comes off of his new mixtape, LAUGH NOW, FLY LATER, released in November. ATHANASIA Release New Lyric Video for “Cyclops Lord (My Will Is Done)” Los Angeles-based trio ATHANASIA blend classic thrash, power and black…

by Skope • January 24, 2018

WOLF ALICE ANNOUNCE U.S. HEADLINING TOUR Today, London-based rock band Wolf Alice announce their U.S. headlining tour. The tour will be making stops in a number of major cities throughout the U.S. including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. The tour also includes festival dates such as Free Summer Press in Houston and Governors Ball in…

by Skope • January 23, 2018

Panteon Shares ‘Travel Log 1’ EP Via PopMatters Brooklyn-based indie-folk singer songwriter, Panteon shares her debut EP, Travel Log 1. The album debuted on PopMatters last week, who praise, “The six tracks present on the record comprise a cohesive whole of dream-like intrigue. The moments and the places that inspired the EP are all very…

by Skope • January 23, 2018

EVANESCENCE TO EMBARK ON SYNTHESIS LIVE AUS TOUR NEXT MONTH Two-time GRAMMY award-winners Evanescence will next month embark on their epic Australian east coast tour, Synthesis Live With Orchestras, to celebrate their triumphant fourth studio album, Synthesis. The hotly anticipated tour will kick off in Brisbane, however due to scheduling requirements, this show with the…

by Skope • January 22, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Isadoré shares breathtaking new video for single ‘Sky’ Off the back of her ‘Fight or Flight’ EP last year, Isadoré returns with a breathtaking video accompaniment to her single ‘Sky’. Isadoré leads a visceral journey through South Asia, harnessing the stunning natural beauty of the landscape and pairing…

by Admin • January 21, 2018

Eternal Void releases inspiring track There comes a point in everyone’s life when things can get too tough and we need the support of others to make it through. Supporters can offer guidance and overwhelming times can also teach us that we are stronger than we think. Eternal Void used those life experiences as the…

by Skope • January 19, 2018

Rachel Kerr – ‘Alive’ Official Music Video Over the past few weeks you may have seen viral clips of Rachel Kerr’s ‘Alive’ video making waves all over social media. Watch one of the most talked about music videos of the year from this remarkable multi award winning UK artist. The video is powerful, soulful and…

by Skope • January 18, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Meyhem Lauren & DJ Muggs share psychedelic video Queens rapper Meyhem Lauren and LA producer DJ Muggs share a new psychedelic video for “151” from their acclaimed collaborative album Gems From The Equinox. Shot in NY and LA, this is a futuristic trip aesthetically rooted in classic rap…

by Skope • January 17, 2018

MOHA Releases New Single “COLD FEET” To close out 2017, Senegalese-American artist, Moha, debuted the first piece of upcoming artist album FIT. Having already hit over 100,000 plays on Spotify alone since it’s October 2017 the single, “A-Side,” established the feel of the album that is the culmination of Moha’s multi-instrumentation back ground combining organic…

by Skope • January 16, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Denny White Single ‘Torn Up’ New single from charting writer/producer Denny White, entitled ‘Torn Up’ which was just premiered via Earmilk. Featuring White’s soulful vocals over layered melodic synths, driving sampled beats and futuristic textures, the track is set to be a smash hit for 2018. Having toured…

by Skope • January 15, 2018

Kody Nielson – New Single ‘Bic’s Birthday’ and Forthcoming Album Kody Nielson has just unveiled the first single from his forthcoming album Birthday Suite. The single is called Bic’s Birthday. Appropriately, it is released on Bic Runga’s birthday, 13th of January. That’s today. Happy Birthday Bic! The Birthday Suite album is due out on May…

by Skope • January 13, 2018

Prog Ensemble Tautologic Releases “Re:Psychle” An Album of Songs About Chicago Based in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Tautologic bandleader Ethan Sellers is an alumni of the University of Chicago. Written within blocks of the University and the Obama mansion, Sellers’ songs for Re:Psychle document people he has met around the Chicago area. Addiction…

by Skope • January 12, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News VANCE JOY UNVEILS NATION OF TWO, OUT FEBRUARY 23RD On the heels of his Rolling Stone Australia cover story, Vance Joy has revealed a release date of February 23 for his long-awaited second album, Nation of Two. The multi-platinum Australian singer/songwriter has also unveiled the album’s cover art…

by Skope • January 11, 2018

Video: Yung Tory – “Drink Alone” Bringing a distinctive melodic sensibility to trap music, Yung Tory is a name to watch out for in 2018. Serving up a mournful, warbling, trap ballad, Yung Tory grieves for the end of a relationship on “Drink Alone.” Despairing over liquid keys and skittering hi-hats, Tory bemoans is newly…

by Skope • January 10, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Kat Edmonson’s “Old Fashioned Gal” out April 27 Songwriter and vocalist Kat Edmonson’s fourth album, Old Fashioned Gal, is set for release April 27 on Spinnerette Records. NPR Music’s “Songs We Love” premiered the title track, noting, “Edmonson is astute with her references, and canny about the flirtation…

by Skope • January 9, 2018

XAON Embark On Major US Tour From Jan 24th 2017 saw Swiss group Xaon release their acclaimed album The Drift and 2018 looks set to be another mega year with the boys kicking it off in style with a 21 date tour in the US starting on January 24th and running through to mid-February. In…

by Skope • January 8, 2018

Chloe Bodur ‘Glory’ Chloe Bodur is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from North West London. Fusing elements of neo-soul, jazz and pop, Bodur has been gracing audiences with her distinctive style. Embodying emotional rawness and unapologetic lyricism, Bodur delivers an authentic sound of reflection and contemplation which has been resonating with listeners all over the UK. Raised…

by Skope • January 6, 2018

LA Weekly’s former movie critic, April Wolfe, runs your new favorite podcast Switchblade Sisters is a podcast providing deep cuts on genre flicks from a female perspective. Every week, film critic April Wolfe sits down with a phenomenal female film-maker to slice-and-dice a classic genre movie – horror, exploitation, sci-fi and many others! Along the…

by Skope • January 5, 2018

Third Man Records and Queens rapper Shirt release music video Flight Home Directed by SHIRT and Dave Svedosh, Flight Home is immersed in all things classically New York. SHIRT brings you along for ride through Manhattan on top of a truck painted with Nike Adidas signage, something he has done quite a few times on…

by Skope • January 4, 2018

Paul Arcane delivers Prog Trance gem ‘Transcend’ on Enhanced Progressive Chilean producer Paul Arcane brings his expansive Progressive sound back to Enhanced Progressive with the dreamy ‘Transcend’. One of the scene’s steadily rising names with a host of well-received releases of late, Paul Arcane’s first Original on the label sees the Chile-based producer bringing his…

by Skope • January 3, 2018

Trinity Soulstars – Light Body Therapy (Official Music Video) Light Body Therapy is a trippy, auto-tune drenched anthem that intends to pull the listener out of the commonplace limitations of daily life. The video was shot in a cabin during a blizzard deep in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY and symbolizes the Soulstars’ journey…

by Skope • January 2, 2018

Alt-grunge rockers CANDY AMBULANCE upcoming EP ‘Spray’ Formed in the summer of 2014, grunge-influenced Candy Ambulance of upstate NY are Caitlin Barker, Jesse Bolduc & Jon Cantiello. Lifelong friends and musical mates, Bolduc & Cantiello rescued Barker from a wealthy engagement prospect and whisked her away to the land of DIY punk. Poppy melodies, dynamic…

by Skope • December 29, 2017

Lyric video of Ephwurd’s “Function” ft. Oneeva “Function” is the third track out on Eph’d Up Records, the latest expansion of Datsik and Bais Haus’ growing Ephwurd empire, following “Phunky Beats” (featuring Jvst Say Yes) and “Money” (featuring Fatman Scoop) earlier this year. Since making their notable debut as an anonymous duo in 2015, Ephwurd…

by Skope • December 28, 2017

Americana artist Tom Evanchuck learns to say “no” on new single “Just Got Back” Tom Evanchuck is a songwriter that seems like he was born in a different era. Weaving together stories of heartbreak and the allures of the midwest, the Cleveland-bred artist has debuted his new single “Just Got Back.” The track comes from…

by Skope • December 26, 2017

FELSKINN ‘Mind Over Matter’ Album In March Swiss heavy rock / metal band, FELSKINN, feat. Maxxwell, Live/Wire and Krokus members, have signed with European label ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records. FELSKINN’s third album ‘Mind Over Matter’, includes 12 tracks and was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PRIMAL FEAR, PRETTY MAIDS), to be out…

by Skope • December 22, 2017

The FADER Reveals Listmania 2017 For over a decade The FADER has published annual, definitive, year-end mega-list LISTMANIA, highlighting the best and worst of music, culture, and the internet. This year’s LISTMANIA is the biggest yet, celebrating the highs and lows of 2017 with lists including reasons to support Cardi B 2020, problematic faves that…

by Skope • December 21, 2017

i hate you just kidding Premiere Single – “Heartbeat” via NEW NOISE MAGAZINE Jeremy and Jessi Brock are the husband & wife songwriting duo known as I Hate You Just Kidding. They started making music together shortly after meeting and formally formed the project in 2009. Their music has been featured in film/television and commercials,…

by Skope • December 20, 2017

The Partysquad & Full Crate’s “Hot” (ft. Nick & Navi) out on Mad Decent Full Crate and dynamic duo The Partysquad love to keep listeners on their toes, and this time they’ve returned with an extremely surprising collaboration on the sassy, feel-good jam “Hot”. After Full Crate’s instrumental riddim “Big Booty Problem” became an instant…

by Skope • December 19, 2017

Endemic Emerald “Black Bag Operation” Out! Ft. Royal Flush, Scorzayzee & more! Transatlantic producer Endemic Emerald presents the new release Black Bag Operation featuring 15 emcees from four countries; United States, United Kingdom, France & Greece. 2017 has seen Endemic working in multiple countries & building with true hip hop cultures around the world, Black…

by Skope • December 18, 2017

C-TROX Releases New Album Slightly Intoxicated Get a bit drunk with affection from Slightly Intoxicated, the new album from rising hip-hop artist C-TROX that is available everywhere now. The eight track album features buzz singles “Coastin,” and “Feeling Lucky.” Str8OutDaDen raves of “Feeling Lucky, “C-TROX fuses EDM, hip-hop and house perfectly.” Of “Coastin,” The Word…

by Skope • December 15, 2017

Eminem to Host ‘Shady Fireside Chat’ Live this Friday, Dec 15 from Detroit Exclusively On SiriusXM Eminem will host Shady Fireside Chat, a live conversation, discussion and Q&A, on his exclusive SiriusXM channel, Shade 45. Eminem will field questions directly from fans, media and Shade 45 listeners, live from his home studio in Detroit, discussing…

by Skope • December 14, 2017

Major Lazer’s J Balvin and Jillionaire-starring video for “Buscando Huellas” debuts today Major Lazer shares a new video for “Buscando Huellas” today—watch it here. Featuring J Balvin and Sean Paul, the track is taken from the global superstars’ new EP, Know No Better. Know No Better was surprise-released earlier this year to widespread acclaim. The…

by Skope • December 13, 2017

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Music Video Submission: Tommie King – ‘Dead Up’ In his second video release, Tommie King illustrates his verbal warning to the game that he’s on the rise and appears to be dead serious. The Caleb Seales directed video displays Tommie King performing confidently in his hometown of Atlanta.…

by Skope • December 12, 2017

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Keith Canva$ Jet Sets In His Psychedelic Visual “Philly to LA” Fresh off the runway, Keith Canva$ delivers his latest single “Philly 2 LA”. Partnered with Croosh along with production by Cody Benjamin, Keith Canva$ holds no punches breaking hearts from the East to the West coast. Director…

by Skope • December 11, 2017

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Nahko reveals official video for ‘Be Here Now’ After a triumphant return to the UK last week with another stint of sold-out shows including London Islington’s Assembly Hall, US sensation Nahko has released the official video for his latest single ‘Be Here Now’. The track is taken from…

by Skope • December 9, 2017

Ski Lodge Share “My Friend” Track Via The 405 Ski Lodge was formed in 2011 in New York City by Brooklyn based multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Andrew Marr. The band has previously released the New life EP (2016) on Old Flame Records and a self-titled-EP (2011) and full length album Big Heart (2013), both on…