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SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 31, 2018 @ 1:30 PM EST

by Skope • January 31, 2018

JUSTIN FURSTENFELD of BLUE OCTOBER Lays Bare His Story with “An Open Book” Tour Five years since its debut, Justin Furstenfeld (frontman of Blue October) continues his impassioned and captivating “An Open Book” tour with dates through February 18th. “An Open Book” is comprised of stories from the critically-acclaimed musician who is deeply aware of…

by Skope • January 31, 2018

Louis The Child And Whethan Share Mixtape Of Beats “Honey” The collaborative mixtape showcases a raw and energetic body of work – one that’s both influenced by contemporary genres such as trap and indie pop while also paying homage to the legendary electronic music scene fundamental to Chicago’s history. Memphis Riser Key Glock Pledges Allegiance…

by Skope • January 30, 2018

Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir Shares Lead Single “Stop Shakin’” Today, Denver-based group Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir shares the first track off their debut LP Long Way Home. “Stop Shakin’” was released exclusively via All Things Go, who writes, “Set to the tune of classic Americana, it matches the rhythm…

by Skope • January 30, 2018

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Mamas Gun Share ‘London Girls’ video Mamas Gun have today share the new video for recent single ‘London Girls’ – the video, which features a female parkour artist crossing iconic London spots such as Southbank, The Square Mile and Trafalgar Square, arrives following details of the quintet’s new…

by Skope • January 29, 2018

REALMS OF VISION: Creator-Destructor Records To Release Through All Unknown LP Creator-Destructor Records is extremely excited to announce the late March release of Through All Unknown, the upcoming full-length from Bay Area-based REALMS OF VISION. REALMS OF VISION began in 2015 and has been establishing a name for themselves regionally with their special blend of…

by Skope • January 29, 2018

Introducing Nath Bravo On September 2016, someone found her through one of her videos in Facebook and asked her to join Vidanta group in Mexico for being the featured Artist. She got the chance to be part of the team for 6 months. Earlier in 2017, she went back home to start focusing on her…

by Skope • January 26, 2018

Athens duo The Velvoids Share New Single ‘Absolutely Nothing’ Vice Lesley formed The Velvoids in Athens, Greece in early 2003. The band gained recognition in the local underground scene before taking a hiatus in 2005. After meeting in 2007, Lesley reformed The Velvoids with Dorah X on drums. Oliver releases ‘Inner Circle’ with new B-sides…

by Skope • January 26, 2018

POPPY’S LONG-AWAITED TV PILOT, “I’M POPPY,” Poppy’s long-awaited TV pilot, “I’m Poppy,” is available NOW on YouTube Red HERE. I’m Poppy premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday, January 23rd, as part of their “Indie Episodic” section. Thirty Seconds to Mars “Dangerous Night” New Single Out Now As they gear up for the…

by Skope • January 26, 2018

EMINEM X PAUL ROSENBERG X BILLBOARD INTERVIEW – READ NOW! Perched in the lofted second floor of a photo studio, Eminem leans over the balustrade to address his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, who’s down below, trying out his best angles while having his portrait taken. “Yo, Paul! Can you sign a CD for me when…

by Skope • January 25, 2018

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Drop Live set from ‘Bringing The Madness: Reflections’ Fans of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike who weren’t able to make any one of the four sold out ‘Bringing The Madness: Reflections’ arena dates needn’t fear, because the brothers are giving those who missed out on the gargantuan homecoming shows at…

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…