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@skopemag news – wednesday – december 2, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Swedish rap artist “Sain-T” out with original sound “WHOO!” is about how important it is to continue working to achieve your goal despite the setbacks you face. If you give up, you easily get caught up in the negative that leads you in the wrong direction. Therefore, you should always push…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 1, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SODOM: Genesis XIX Full-Length From German Thrash Metal Titans Out Now And Streaming In North America Via Entertainment One Champions Decibel Magazine of the release, “Team Angelripper are firing on all cylinders as if it’s 1988 again. From the brutalizing leadff track ‘Sodom & Gomorrah’ through the blast/groove of ‘Nicht Mehr…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 1, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Perth’s Big Orange unleashes debut album An Ode To Odious Big Orange put themselves out there wholeheartedly, presenting their debut album, An Ode To Odious. Releasing this eight track collection of alt-rock as we head into summer, Big Orange are giving fans an album that will uplift and rouse – it’s…

@skopemag news – monday – november 30, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New single from “Les Ailes” Alborosie ft. Christopher Martin, Etana and More “Shadows After Dark” The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) has partnered with VP Records to launch a campaign to raise awareness against human trafficking. The launch kicked off yesterday, with the release of a Reggae medley…

@skopemag news – monday – november 30, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Central California Latin Ska Reggae Vets MENTO BURU Releasing New EP “East Bakersfield Christmas” on November 25 Mento Buru is a 7-piece band from Bakersfield, CA that combines an energetic blend of Latin alternative, Jamaican SKA and reggae sounds. Veterans of ska music’s hyperactive nineties third wave, the group has released…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 29, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Today // Thea – “Land of Nod” (Album) Speaking about the records themes and influences, Thea said “Land of Nod is my debut mini album inspired by my childhood favourite movies and books. My thought behind the concept: when you’re a child typically your parent/guardian would read you a book…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 29, 2020 @ 5 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rising r&b and soul singer, Ley Vara, releases her new single entitled “Red Flag” VOCAB is working with Toronto-based r&b and soul artist, Ley Vara, who released her new single “Reg Flag.” Written by Ley Vara and co-produced by Josh Polasz (from KYNGS and Just Ideas) and Jorge Pineda (from Just…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 28, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PABLLO VITTAR RELEASES DELUXE 111 ALBUM Fresh off her second consecutive MTV EMA win for “Best Brazil Artist” and a curated experimental avatar IMVU Halloween club night featuring DJ sets from artist such as Christine and the Queens, Kim Petras, Nina Kraviz, Maya Jane Coles, Purity Ring, Romy, and more, international…

@skopemag news – weekend – october 28, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JENN QUEZADA SE LANZA COMO EMPRESARIA CON NUEVA LÍNEA DE ROPA DEPORTIVA Y FAJAS REDUCTORAS La destacada comunicadora e influencer Jenn Quezada anuncia oficialmente el lanzamiento de su línea de ropa deportiva y fajas reductoras y post quirúrgicas ECH SPORT en asociación con la empresaria Alfmaris Suarez. El ambicioso proyecto empresarial…

@skopemag news – friday – november 27, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Atmospheric producer Hiatus previews new album with sweeping single ‘Arrival’ ‘Arrival’ follows in the same haunting vein long pursued by Hiatus – real name Cyrus Shahrad – with subtle pulsing beats, detailed production and delicate piano. The track also features a spoken rendition of a poem called ‘The Guest House’ by…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 26, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Acrolysis/Reaver: Release their new split EP The Nobody Crowd & Lyric Video for the title track Acrolysis and Reaver release the remaining tracks from their sophomore split EP, The Nobody Crowd, with their mission-statement title track and the pounding, thought-provoking Visions. Unlike the previously released singles, these two songs are a…

@skopemag news – thursday / Thanksgiving (USA) – november 26, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NETHERBLADE: Italian thrashers premiere “Braindamage” lyric video The song is taken from the band’s debut album “Reborn”, out now via Dark Hammer Legion/Volcano Records. Having channelled their primal instincts with simple yet effective fare on a couple of singles and an EP in four years, the band on their debut album…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 25, 2020 @ 5 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope (WATCH) Dylan Jakobsen Releases Official Music Video for “Beautiful” The official music video was directed and created by Matt Bacnis at Classic 77 Creative Co. He’s already been named One to Watch by Taste of Country, The Boot & Sounds Like Nashville. Now coming off (2) Top 40 Billboard Indicator and…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 25, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Dr. Tik x R2R -Track: Rêve éveillé Dr. Tik x R2R burst onto the music scene earlier this year with their debut single: ‘Voyage’. The duo’s eclectic style has been described as a “culmination of their evolution after meeting master KAIO, several passages on Namek, visiting a multitude of universes…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 25, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope London indie artist Matilda Mann releases new EP ‘Because I Wanted You To Know’ The new EP features new single “Paper Mache World” and previous singles “Happy Anniversary, Stranger”, “Robbed”, and “Japan”. Her new EP sees her working with Rich Cooper (Billie Martin, Lucy Rose, Mystery Jets), Rob Milton (Easy Life,…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 24, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT TODAY: AMBIENT MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST VEINMELTER RELEASES DEBUT EP “STILL IN THE AIR” Veinmelter releases his debut EP Still In The Air. A new adventure for mulit-instrumentalist Winston Harrison, he creates a sound that evokes the dreamy landscapes pulled out of a Haruki Murakami novel and writes the kind of songs he…

@skopemag news – monday – november 23, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Chilly Chills – “Like That” MAKENA Drops Emotional New Single ‘Habitual’ Matching intense, melodic instrumentation with powerful cleans, Makena is always honest and open about sharing their vulnerable side in their music and lyrics. ‘Habitual’ is a very personal track–about vocalist Dom Cuzzo’s first-hand experience going through the tumultuous push-and-pull relationship…

@skopemag news – monday – november 23, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHLOE X HALLE RELEASE ALTERNATE VERSION “TIPSY” AND COVER OF “SENDING ALL MY LOVE” FOR SPOTIFY SINGLES Chloe x Halle has shared two new tracks for the latest installment of Spotify Singles, marking the second-ever Are & Be-branded Spotify Singles release. Recorded in LA, Chloe x Halle performed a stripped-down version…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 22, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Single ‘Planters Paradise’ Out Now Newcomers LOWLIFE Share Debut Single “WASTELAND” Comprised of Liam Haygarth, Nathan Mortimer, Harry Todd and Jordan Cardy (aka RAT BOY), Essex newcomers LOWLIFE have released their debut single “Wasteland.” “Wasteland” represents the culmination of their extensive influences and DIY ethos. It’s an explosive blend of…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 21, 2020 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ayoka premieres debut album Venus days early on V13 Earlier today, DMV-area singer/songwriter Ayoka premiered her debut full length, Venus, several days early with an exclusive in-depth interview on V13. “2020 has been a defining year in Ayoka’s career, representing herself as a respected songwriter and multi-instrumentalist,” V13’s Aaron Willschick raves.…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 21, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Rough Go Reveal Folk-Laced Single “Salvage” The Rough Go, is the one-man eclectic, eccentric rock project of Jimmy Ruffian; born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and living in Toronto. With heavy punk influences, but also glam, classic rock, folk, and electronic in the mix, The Rough Go creates songs of…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 21, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hollow Graves Deliver the Goods with “Far Out Summer” Hollow Graves keeps the fire burning with their arsenal of new material, all written in a live performance setting to capture the fervent energy of the band. “Far Out Summer” is a psych-inspired indie rock track with surf guitar and distant, echoing…

@skopemag news – friday – november 20, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New > Mara TK (Formerly of Electric Wire Hustle) > ‘Met At The River’ ft. Xenia Manasseh > Out Today Mara TK, a golden voiced, Maori-Scottish world-wandering citizen of Aotearoa, New Zealand announces his debut single ‘Met At The River’, released today on Extra Soul Perception. Stepping out on his own,…

@skopemag news – friday – november 20, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kate Boothman – ’17’ It’s about that confidence and arrogance that comes with being a spicy youth, and then all of a sudden you’re an adult and you realize you knew nothing. You look back and can’t help but examine everything you’ve learned and lost. Duncan Sheik Releases “Fake Plastic Trees”…

@skopemag news – friday – november 20, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope UK Duo Homecamp — “Did We Return As Something Else” – Out Now Homecamp is the side project of UK musician Adam Binder, frontman of indie/emo band Dearist (Spartan Records), and his friend, bassist Will Jones. The duo’s debut mini-album “Did We Return As Something Else” was mastered by Bob Cooper…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 19, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope (Skope) Provoking memories of Benny Blanco, Electro-Pop producer takes us to paradise with new flavourful bop + Provoking memories of Benny Blanco, London-based multi-talented producer Theo Bard reveals his second outing ‘Rhythm In The Night’; a meditation to gratitude and feeling present in the moment – with Swedish label Icons Creating…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 19, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ESSEX OUTSIDERS ‘LOWLIFE’ RELEASE DEBUT TRACK ‘WASTELAND’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE ‘Wasteland’ represents the culmination of their extensive influences and DIY ethos. It’s an explosive blend of larger-than-life pop hooks, West Coast hip-hop, booming dub and Middle-Eastern flavoured melodies. Lyrically, it’s a post-apocalyptic road trip that simmers with charismatic rhymes…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 18, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Analogue synth pop exploring the comforts of childhood Ellinor Sterner Bonander creates experimental, cinematic pop with a penchant for electronica and alt-jazz composition. Her lyrics often concern themselves with existential questions about the world, seen through a feminist lens. New Solo Album From Ricky (Western Settings, Hey Chels) — ‘Palm Trees’-…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 18, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Director Gianennio Salucci Takes Us For a Wild Ride on Riotron’s “Dark Highway” Fresh off his his work on Zella Day’s “Only A Dream”, and Baker Grace’s “Bottle Of Wine”, director Gianennio Salucci returns with a wild and weird new music video for the Riotron retrowave cut, ‘Dark Highway’. Salucci teamed…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 17, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DOGS FOR BREAKFAST: Italian sludge/hardcore unit premieres “The Blade of the Lord” video at IDIOTEQ! Today, Italian sludge/hardcore outfit DOGS FOR BREAKFAST premiere their new video for “The Blade of the Lord” at heavily trafficked web-portal IDIOTEQ! Italian raging math infused hardcore/metal act DOGS FOR BREAFAST premieres new video for “The…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 17, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Slug Father shares new single “How Ya Feel” Brooklyn-based producer Slug Father makes a groovy return on his latest single “How Ya Feel” via Casablanca Sunset Records. “How Ya Feel” kicks off with a lively bass line complemented by funky club rhythm, bright groovy guitar chords and rhythmic dance textures. The…

@skopemag news – monday – november 16, 2020 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DC The Don Unleashes His Inner Rock Star with “Wait Your Turn” A multifaceted talent who can craft soaring melodies as well as fast-paced rhymes, DC The Don uses his music to stress the importance of always being yourself. Indulging his inner rock star, DC The Don shares “Wait Your Turn,”…

@skopemag news – monday – november 16, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Music: Blakkamoore Drops New Video “Mek It Play” Blakkamoore is excited to announce the Deluxe Edition of Upward Spiral due out Nov. 13th with Lustre Kings Productions on all streaming platforms and as a limited edition double CD. Upward Spiral Deluxe Edition is a reflection of his growth and development…

@skopemag news – monday – november 16, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New video: MANTICORA releases 2nd video from critically acclaimed 9th album Danish prog-thrash veterans, MANTICORA have released the 2nd video offering from their critically acclaimed 9th album “To Live To Kill To Live”, the follow-up and 2nd part of a huge concept, to 2018’s “To Kill To Live To Kill” –…

@skopemag news – monday – november 16, 2020 @ 9 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope His His Shares Dreamy Track “Matador” His His is the project of Toronto-based artist Aidan Belo. Combining delicate guitar lines with simple yet thoughtful vocals, Belo created this project as an outlet after relocating to his family’s hobby farm outside of the city, in an attempt to evoke something rural and…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 15, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NIGERIAN STAR OMAH LAY TAPS 6LACK FOR “DAMN,” ‘WHAT HAVE WE DONE’ EP ARRIVING 11/20 Today, Nigerian Afro-fusion star Omah Lay returns with the silky, simmering track “Damn” featuring Atlanta hitmaker 6LACK. The rapper’s verse slips and slides over the low-lit instrumental, underlining Omah Lay’s knack for mixing up cutting edge…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 15, 2020 @ 3 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Minxey – Track: Painkiller Teen singer-songwriter Minxey developed a strong passion for music in 2015 after attending a One Direction concert in her birth country, South Africa. Discovered online at the age of sixteen by uploading acapella and indie pop mashups, Minxey relocated to London to follow her dream and…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 14, 2020 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tigers On Opium and Skulldozer Members Cover Melvins to Benefit Don’t Shoot PDX Community outreach and donation is a great way to get involved in positively affecting the people around us. In the spirit of raising awareness, Tigers On Opium collaborated with members of Skulldozer to cover Melvin’s “Hooch” and make…

@skopemag news – weekend – november 14, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rah Swish and Dream Doll Connect for a NSFW NYC Jam With a bold New York attitude and a booming basso voice, Rah Swish is carrying the flame for Canarsie hip-hop. Recruiting Bronx emcee Dream Doll for a sex positive banger, Rah shares “Watchu Like,” his new single. Riding a beat…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 12, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Leif Vollebekk (Polaris Prize nominee, Secret City Records, KCRW) | Shares new single “Long Blue Light” Vollebekk has drawn critical acclaim in his time as a musician from the likes of The New York Times (“pensive and restless, blossoming with stream-of-consciousness verses that bear the marks of long nights spent alone…