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SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 2, 2018 @ 6 PM EST

LION BABE PREVIEW NEW SONG “THE WAVE” FEAT LEIKALI47; ALBUM SLATED FOR SUMMER Lion Babe, the New York based duo made up of singer-songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey and producer and instrumentalist Lucas Goodman aka Astro Raw – have been building eager anticipation for more new music following their recent releases “Rockets” ft Moe…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 2, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

THE SHINS SHARE SHORT FILM THE WORM’S HEART Today, The Shins have shared their short film titled The Worm’s Heart. Directed by Shins drummer Jon Sortland, the visual is set to select songs from the band’s flipped album (also titled The Worm’s Heart) and depicts James Mercer’s quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of Amelia…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 2, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Sonic Night Music Artist PERFECT DEFECT Debuts New Music Video “My People” Hard rock band PERFECT DEFECT has released a new music video for “Love Song”. The self-titled debut was released on October 27th, 2017 via Sonic Night Music Club. New Southern Hard Rock band PERFECT DEFECT’s debut reflects a deep trip through a vinyl…

SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 1, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Leeds-based indie pop singer/songwriter Average Dez shares intimate 4-track EP ‘Beautiful Life’ Indie pop singer/songwriter Average Dez is building momentum with his latest EP ‘Beautiful Life’. Hailing from Leeds, UK, the British musician has crafted something that is both heart-warming and memorable. 4 tracks deep, the EP is a cohesive mix of bright melodies and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 30, 2018 @ 6 PM EST

Sevdaliza’s new ‘The Calling’ EP out today Iranian-born Dutch artist Sevdaliza releases ‘The Calling’ EP today via her own her own independent label, Twisted Elegance. The haunting EP solidifies Sevdaliza as true force as she continues to expand on her varied skills as a self-taught singer, songwriter, producer, director and composer. It also sees her…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 30, 2018 @ 2PM EST

SAM MARTIN UNVEILS “LONG LIVE THE BILLIONAIRE” Atlantic recording artist and GRAMMY award winning singer/songwriter/producer Sam Martin has unveiled his newest original track “Long Live The Billionaire” – both the song and companion visual, which premiered yesterday via Ones To Watch, are available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Drax Project Relase “Light” “Light”…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 30, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Canadian artists MKSTN Canadian musician MKSTN is a hidden gem in Toronto’s electronic music scene. In Venice Lovin’, he teams up with indie-rock and folk artist Inna Powell, disciplinary performer Tea Kittagucci, and Daniel Caesar background vocalist, vocal director, and coach Nevon to create the ultra smooth, infinitely soulful. HAYLEY KIYOKO’S “EXPECTATIONS” ARRIVES TODAY “‘EXPECTATIONS’…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 30, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Mapache Release “Follow Me Down” Video Close your eyes and imagine The Everly Brothers wearing tie-dyed nudie suits. Okay, now open them. There’s Mapache. Young ones Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci—the Mapache boys—are barely in their twenties, but are already rising to the top of the new wave of West Coast Cosmic Americana. Born and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 29, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Jungle Rot Debut New Music Video ‘The Unstoppable’ “Death metal needs blood, fire and carnage,” declares JUNGLE ROT throat and rhythm guitarist Dave Matrise. Today, JUNGLE ROT has released a brand new video for ‘The Unstoppable,’ from their long out-of-print album What Horrors Await. The fourteen track underground classic will debut on vinyl format for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 29, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

RICH HOMIE QUAN RELEASES VIDEO FOR “34” On March 16th, Following years of anticipation, countless mixtapes, and numerous multiplatinum singles, the rapper delivered his biggest and boldest body of work to date befitting of a storied reputation as one of Atlanta’s preeminent voices. He introduced the record with the one-two punch of singles “Changed” and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 28, 2018 @ NOON EST

MXMS Share “The Run” Video On All Things Go MXMS has shared the video for their new track entitled “The Run” on All Things Go. When talking about the track the group says, “The Run” focuses on living in solitude with your demons or vices, embracing them and celebrating them. The stigma for those who…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 28, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

45 to Argos Release Official Music Video for “Dreamcatcher” Southwest Michigan based, Alternative Rock trio 45 To Argos has released the Official Music Video for their uplifting single, “Dreamcatcher.” Directed by front-man Brandon Garrett and filmed by Chase Krueger, the video was shot in the garage of bassist Brandon Cromer, in Watervliet, MI over the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 27, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Two Tribes Unite: Vans & A Tribe Called Quest Unveil Exclusive Footwear Project Vans, the original action sports and apparel brand, unites with iconic hip-hop collective, A Tribe Called Quest and Sony Music’s innovative merchandising company The Thread Shop, to unveil an exclusive footwear collection that sees a true creative homage come to life. Paying…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 27, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

HALSEY ANNOUNCES HOPELESS FOUNTAIN KINGDOM / WORLD TOUR THE FINAL INSTALLMENT GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum songstress Halsey announces her 2018 summer world tour dates! All over the world, Halsey will be accompanied by a team of incredible, buzzing, and accomplished female artists. In Australia & New Zealand, Bay Area hit maker Kehlani will be a special…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 26, 2018 @ NOON EST

New Video Release Hunnid “Money Up” After finishing an exclusive premiere with Above Average Hip Hop, the music video for “Money Up” is officially here! This is the video to accompany Hunnid’s latest single “Money Up”, released on all major platforms on March 16th. It should be a fun watch! Mr. Mince Ft. Safaree “Wine…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 26, 2018

HUDSON TAYLOR RELEASE NEW EP, FEEL IT AGAIN HUDSON TAYLOR, the Irish Americana-pop duo comprised of brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson Taylor, have released their new EP, FEEL IT AGAIN, March 23rd on Rubyworks, home of Hozier, Rodrigo y Gabriela and more. The Feel It Again EP gives listeners a taste of Hudson Taylor’s fresh…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 25, 2018 @ WEEKEND EDITION – 10 AM EST

New Film: Digging for Weldon Irvine A feature length documentary being produced about the legendary Weldon J. Irvine, Jr. Digging for Weldon Irvine is directed by Victorious De Costa and Executive Produced by Joe ‘G-Clef’ Cavaseno. the film, which began development in 2015, is currently in post production and is reaching out to the Jazz…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 24, 2018 @ WEEKEND EDITION – 10 AM EST

Check Out Christopher Dean’s “Everything Fades” New Jersey based rock / metal multi-instrumentalist Christopher Dean (Michale Graves, Darkness Descends, Alyxx) has released his official lyric video for the single “Everything Fades,” off of his debut album, Life Lessons. “‘Everything Fades’ is a song about Love and Loss and yet the World still turns.”” Christopher Dean…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 24, 2018 @ WEEKEND EDITION

HARRY CONNICK JR. SET TO STAR IN BROADWAY BOUND MUSICAL “THE STING” After a major year that saw Harry Connick, Jr.’s daytime show HARRY receive six Daytime Emmy nominations last week including the second year in a row where Harry was nominated for Best Host, as well as a Critics’ Choice nomination for best talk…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2018 @ 5:30 PM EST

Gretchen Peters Shares New Track “Disappearing Act” Via Rolling Stone Country Nashville singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters has released her new track “Disappearing Act”. The song is currently streaming via Rolling Stone Country, who describes the track: “A vivid portrait of a woman who’s lost too much to care about appearing genteel, Peters’ character sounds like she…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Astari Nite premieres new video on CVLT Nation South Florida based Post-Punk outfit Astari Nite is pleased to present their latest single and video “Sunday Queen”. The single, out today, is the first track off their upcoming album Midnight Conversations, to be released on Cleopatra Records (July 2018). The cover for the single was hand…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Moon River Festival sells out in 8 hours AC Entertainment and Drew Holcomb are honored to announce that the 2018 Moon River Festival has sold out in less than 8 hours. Here is a message from festival founder Drew Holcomb: I am overwhelmed and honored to announce that Moon River Festival 2018 is Sold Out,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 23, 2018 – EARLY EDITION

ABJECTION RITUAL: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Body Of Filth” As Malignant Records prepares for the early April unveiling of Soul Of Ruin, Body Of Filth – the new full-length by Erie, Pennsylvania-based doom/death industrial act ABJECTION RITUAL – the album’s demoralizing “Body Of Filth” has been premiered through Decibel Magazine. Track Premiere: Abjection Ritual – ‘Body…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 22, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Shawn Mendes Returns With New Single “In My Blood” After teasing the track earlier this week, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes returns with triumphant new single “In My Blood.” Co-produced by Shawn with Teddy Geiger and co-written by both alongside longtime collaborators Scott Harris and Geoff Warburton, “In My Blood” is an empowering rock anthem about…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 22, 2018

Guitarist Adam Hawley’s second album, “Double Vision” When your debut album scores three Billboard No. 1 singles, including the longest running No. 1 single of the year, and helps you win two Debut Artist of the Year titles, your priority becomes avoiding a sophomore slump. That was guitarist Adam Hawley’s mindset as he entered the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

Corina Corina, Pays Homage to Queer Communitiy and Nightlife Hustle PRIDE states, “The “BAR$” video also uses Metropolitan Bar, one of the oldest gay bars in Brooklyn, as an integral setting, because representing the queer community has always been important to the out-and-proud vocalist.” The upcoming album is a conceptual project written about all the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2018 @ 2:30 PM EST

Annabel Allum shares boisterous new single ‘RASCAL’ out via Killing Moon Records Guildford-based Annabel Allum shares boisterous new single RASCAL, her second offering of the year following acclaimed January release Beat The Birds and critically successful 2017 EP All That For What. Loaded with pulsating hooks and the enigmatic singer-songwriter’s tenacious vocals, Allum oozes charisma…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 21, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

New Music: K. Sparks – Say Less (Produced By: Kurser) Say Less is the second single from Urban Couture (The Remixes). The Queens NY Emcee & French Beat-smith Kurser collaborate for their collaborative project that contains original songs and remixes. EP Coming Soon. Urban Couture 12″ Vinyl available now via Fat Beats, Best Buy and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Musician stabbed on tour in WA Melbourne duo This Way North were just 6 shows into their massive 21 date EP launch tour when singer Leisha Jungalwalla was stabbed by a stingray deep above both ankles at Cervantes beach in WA early last week. Just seconds prior, Leisha was admiring the perfection of Dolphins playing…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 20, 2018

BLVK JVCK TAPS JESSIE REYEZ FOR NEW SINGLE “LOVE ME STILL” OUT TODAY! BLVK JVCK initially connected with Reyez while working on material for The Runners, quickly falling for her sultry vocals and unique delivery. Reyez has previously worked with other top artists/producers including Calvin Harris, Romeo Santos, Mark Ronson, Boi1da, Benny Blanco, Murda Beatz,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 19, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Brisbane’s Silent Feature mark new era with debut single ‘Genius’ ‘GENIUS’ is the debut single from the forthcoming Silent Feature feature length – Be It All You Got, scheduled for release in late 2018. The song’s playful blend of Australiana jangle-rock served with its satirical lyrical themes, brings a brazen shift in mood from the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 19, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News ARTHUR ALEXANDER (SORROWS / THE POPPEES) TO RELEASE NEW SOLO LP When the scourge of rock ‘n’ roll crossed the Atlantic and invaded Europe in the late 1950s, most people thought it was just another passing fad from America. But no one imagined in their wildest dreams that…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 17, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Listen to Divided Minds “Don’t Get Too Close” It is Friday and I have some energy-filled rock for you! Divided Minds out of Phoenix, Arizona recently signed with We Are Triumphant and their music video “Don’t Get Too Close” premiered in New Noise Magazine. Then on 3/9 their next song “Norterra Pkwy” was released on…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 17, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

King Truth (aka Trae Tha Truth) Recruits Young Thug, T.I., and More A respected rapper and a devoted humanitarian, Houston’s King Truth (aka Trae Tha Truth) uses his music to amplify issues important to his community. Embracing his status as an institution in his city, King Truth reflects on a turbulent time on Home Town…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 16, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS NEW ALBUM, ’17TH AVENUE REVIVAL Country Music Hall of Fame members, Grand Ole Opry members, and five-time GRAMMY winning group, The Oak Ridge Boys, celebrate the release of their Lightning Rod Records project 17th Avenue Revival, produced by critically-acclaimed producer Dave Cobb. “Having been in The Oak Ridge Boys for almost…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 16, 2018

Courtney Marie Andrews’ “May Your Kindness Remain” now streaming at NPR Music Of the album, NPR Music praises, “…Andrews now places supple, expressive vocal performances front and center in handsomely melodic compositions and folk-rock arrangements with soft country, soul and pop accents” and goes on to assert, “A big part of what gives these ten…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 15, 2018

Bluestaeb teams up with Noah Slee and MAÏA for new single “Mind” Berlin and Paris based producer Bluestaeb releases new single “Mind” – the first taste of new album Everything Is Always a Process, out via tastemaker label Jakarta Records later this year. AFRO BROS ‘SO MUCH LOVE’ MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING CHARLY BLACK & STEVIE…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 14, 2018 @ 6 PM EST

ZERO FOR CONDUCT: Svbterranean Premieres “Rollin’” New Jersey-based rock/punk trio ZERO FOR CONDUCT is just over a week from releasing their new album, CTRL+Z, through Nefarious Industries. Svbterranean is helping advance the record’s release by debuting the new single “Rollin’,” referring to the album as, “a pop-fueled rock record full of deceptive complexity, indie rock…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 14, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

G-EAZY SHARES NEW VIDEO WITH CHARLIE PUTH, HITS #1 ON TOP 40 RADIO Today G-Eazy and Charlie Puth world premiere the visual for “Sober”, the third single off G-Eazy’s latest album The Beautiful & Damned. The video which was directed by fellow Bay Area native Colin Tiley follows Young Gerald as he barrels through time…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 14, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

 Have you heard The Slow Readers Club’s new single? It’s the first single from their upcoming album Build A Tower, which is out on May 4th through Modern Sky, following their recent tracks ‘Lunatic’ and ‘Through The Shadows’ which are instant grats with the album. The band have built up a huge cult following from…