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@skopemag news – monday – december 28, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shafluss – The Game (Ko Le Ye) An assertion of incomparable experiences; Afrobeat’s hottest new creator Shafluss makes this declaration in his new hit single The Game (Ko Le Ye). Collaborating with Chefbeatz, the two have managed to curate a sound the industry didn’t know it was missing. Blending spicy African…

@skopemag news – sunday – december 27, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BIG SEAN DROPS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “BODY LANGUAGE” FEATURING TY DOLLA $IGN & JHENÉ AIKO FROM HIS #1 ALBUM DETROIT 2 Artist: Ocean’s Envy – Track: Fire Ocean’s Envy is a Dallas, Texas based powerhouse of a band from frontman Kurt Mantheiy. Kurt spent the genesis of his musical career playing…

@skopemag news – sunday – december 27, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Over 250,000 YouTube views so far… His Sweet Baby Boy from Irish artist Ellie Redmond Christmas has always been an extra special time for Ellie. When she was just six years old, Ellie performed on Ireland’s Irish speaking TV station TG4 as part of a Christmas special programme. She was chosen…

@skopemag news – saturday – december 26, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shafluss – The Game (Ko Le Ye) An assertion of incomparable experiences; Afrobeat’s hottest new creator Shafluss makes this declaration in his new hit single The Game (Ko Le Ye). Collaborating with Chefbeatz, the two have managed to curate a sound the industry didn’t know it was missing. Blending spicy African…

@skopemag news – Christmas – december 25, 2020 @ 6 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Release from Sahony Ft La Insuperable “Toy Pega” CRYPTOSIS SIGNS TO CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS Century Media Records are happy to announce the signing of Dutch futuristic multi-metal eruption CRYPTOSIS. To celebrate, the band have just released their new single and music video for “Decypher”. Watch the music video – “In…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 24, 2020 @ 5 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Chopped Liver Bluegrass – Track: D.B Cooper Chopped Liver’s second full-length album release, D.B. Cooper was released on November 24th, 2020 on all streaming platforms, and on CD. Most of the songs are original compositions, with a few bluegrass classics spread throughout. Recorded live in a single session, the songwriting…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 24, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HDBeenDope Releases Nostalgic New Video For “FIN” “The FIN video is a special one because it relates to my music the most,” HD explains to Flaunt.com, who premiered the new video yesterday. “Being the music I make is so personal I find myself listening to it and remembering the exact situation…

@skopemag news – Christmas Eve – december 24, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Actual Villains Drops Cover Of R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” Since its inception in late 2015 Actual Villains has been an evolving project. Formed from the dissolve of the singer’s prior band, Close to Home (Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie Records) Andrew DeNeef and his former guitarist set out to continue their signature…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 23, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ska + Sub-Saharan Blues! Check Out Kuwaisiana’s “Cymbal Of The City” Kuwaisiana is a New Orleans based band led by Kuwaiti songwriter, +Aziz and they’re here to help us end the year on a high note! Today the band is sharing “Cymbal of This City,” the second single off their upcoming…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 23, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Today, IMHA TARIKAT release the album ‘Sternenberster’ Kerem Yilmaz aka Ruhsuz Cellât comments: “At long last, Sternenberster is unleashed onto the world”, declares IMHA TARIKAT’s mastermind. “This monument of most intense emotions is now free to move your hearts. I welcome you to share this new step on our path with…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 22, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brooks Hudgins Shares Debut Album + Official Music Video For “Only Fans” NYC by LA multi-instrumentalist Brooks Hudgins shares his debut album, Drive Thru Communion, along with the official music video for single “Only Fans” via Culture Collide. A cinematic project that flaunts impressive production and polished musical ideas, Hudgins unveils…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 22, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Check out HADEES MARKET “(Christmas) Through the Glass”! Rosedale, WA based Alternative Rock band HADEES MARKET has released their tragically inspired single, “(Christmas) Through the Glass.” Paired with a haunting visualizer that reflects the current austerity of many American families’ Christmas experience of isolation this year, both visually and lyrically memorializing…

@skopemag news – monday – december 21, 2020 @ 5 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ISAAC DUNBAR RELEASES NEW TRACK “intimate moments” ALONG WITH THE VIDEO The track is produced by Joel Little and the video is directed by Tusk Creative. This release follows the critically acclaimed release of Dunbar’s track “love, or the lack thereof” which was called “excellent” by Billboard, had The Interns declaring…

@skopemag news – monday – december 21, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SIAMESE Release New Single & Music Video for “Can’t Force The Love” Denmark’s current hottest export, SIAMESE have just dropped a video for their new single “Can’t Force The Love”. The award-winning, post-hardcore outfit blend heavy riffs with soaring melodic vocals to bring you a new track that will be stuck…

@skopemag news – monday – december 21, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope UK Punks DRONES release new single ‘Epitaph’ A song that represents a part of vocalist Lois McDougall’s journey with depression Drones’ forthcoming album ‘Our Hell Is Right Here’ is an extremely personal journey for vocalist Lois McDougall and the latest single to be revealed from the record is no exception. “‘Epitaph’…

@skopemag news – sunday – december 20, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TAYO SOUND RELEASES NEW EP ‘DEMOS VOL. 1’ ‘Demos Vol.1’ is a reflection of his journey so far – lead track ‘Yes or No’ was originally released in 2019 and picked up across tastemaker blogs such as Hilly Dilly. This buzz paved the way for the young Scottish-Nigerian’s record deal with…

@skopemag news – sunday – december 20, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pop Artist Rue Vox Releases “River” Delivering a rare, but true rendition of another artist’s song is sometimes challenging to handle. However, there are times when the utmost respect is given and a song becomes a new piece all its own from the very start. Such is the case of the…

@skopemag news – saturday – december 19, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Video // girl in red – “two queens in a king sized bed” Today you can watch the brand new, stunning visual to “two queens in a king sized bed” by Norweigan sensation girl in red. The charming Christmas song’s official video follows Marie Ulven on a magical journey atop…

&Friends Cover The Beatles With ‘Let It Be’

All artistic endeavors possess a degree of collaboration, even an author will often work with an editor to polish the writer’s work, but there is an unique configuration often present in the musical and theatrical world where a revolving cast of performers coalesce around a founding figure in the hopes of achieving idiosyncratic results. &Friends’…

@skopemag news – friday – december 18, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Liam Bailey “Vixit” Video Out Today Big Crown Records is proud to present Ekundayo, Liam Bailey’s debut record on the label. This album is a long time in the making, and after listening, clearly worth the wait. It didn’t take a long time to record, but it did take years for…

@skopemag news – friday – december 18, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Experimental pop duo Vákoum announce debut album, share intense & ethereal “Spark” video; ‘Linchpin’ LP out 2/19/21 Vákoum is an experimental pop duo founded in NYC in 2014 by instrumentalists, composers and producers, Natalia Padilla and Kelli Rudick. Their humble 20 year foundation of virtuosic guitar playing and multi effect processing…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 17, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Video: Spitty the Sequel – They Know I’m Gone Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Spitty the Sequel presents the video for “They Know I’m Gone”, off his latest EP “Missing”. The EP and accompanying video for “They Know I’m Gone” have a dark and sarcastic feeling, which is also portrayed in the…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 17, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sammy Johnson Announces New Album; New Single “‘Cool & Easy’ is so many things,” said Sammy Johnson. “It’s the rekindling of my love for reggae music, it’s my first reggae full album and it is a true authentic expression of how reggae music has touched my life and blessed me with…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 16, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New England’s Rush Nicklez Manifests The Struggle With New Video “Reflect Remix” Feat. Edo.G Russian Born and New England raised Rush Nicklez revisits one of his A-1 singles with a visual for Reflect (Remix) Feat. Edo.G. Directed by Waxhug Films and produced by Montez Kirkland (Genius), the video is filmed in…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 16, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Craymo – Track: December Rain Craymo released this single in loving memory of his Mom who recently passed away. December Rain (Carol of Love) is a classic, timeless, heartfelt ballad along the lines of Lewis Capaldi, Elton John and Robbie Williams. Craymo co-wrote the song with Composer Paul Dinletir way…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 15, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SG Lewis shares new track ‘Time’ ft. Rhye from debut album, times out 19th February 2021 Following a string of stellar singles drawn from his forthcoming debut album times, London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer SG Lewis today reveals the album’s opening track ‘Time’ – a soaring disco groove featuring Canadian singer Rhye.…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 15, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GLASWING Releases New Single “Yesterday, I Lost a Day” Aaron Marsh is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from Florida. He first gained prominence as the lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the Florida-based indie rock band Copeland, who formed in 2000. Marsh has since gone on to numerous…

@skopemag news – monday – december 14, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope H.C. McEntire releases cover of Tammy Wynette’s “’Til I Get It Right” ahead of next week’s full-band concert film H.C. McEntire’s August-released album Eno Axis revealed itself to be a haven of dry land amidst the muck and mire that was 2020. Pitchfork gave the album an 8.1, raving, “With spacious…

@skopemag news – monday – december 14, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE BIZARRE ORKEZTRA : LAND The second coming of the Swedish post-punk/goth pioneers! It’s time for the next chapter in the story of the Swedish post-punk/goth pioneers The Bizarre Orkeztra. The second coming… The four tracks on Land was originally released on 12″ vinyl by the indie label Ambush Records in…

@skopemag news – weekend – december 13, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Galantis Join Forces With Football Legend Pele The original version recorded to mark the football legend’s 80th birthday was released in October. It quickly became a staple on radio worldwide, getting playlisted on BBC Radio 2 and Capital FM. Elsewhere garnering significant traction in the regions of France, Columbia, Italy, Mexico…

@skopemag news – weekend – december 13, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ANTIBOY’s album Fri & “Dream” video starring Andreja Pejić “ANTIBOY represents the idea that most things that we are taught to believe in are an illusion. The idea of gender, sexuality and race are social constructs. ANTIBOY is this place of true equality. The surface doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s really…

@skopemag news – weekend – december 12, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope POORSTACY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HILLS HAVE EYES” Today, South Florida artist POORSTACY releases his latest single “Hills Have Eyes,” out now via 10K Projects. His final release of the year, “Hills Have Eyes” finds the artist at the end of his biggest year yet. Featured on the GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack for Bill…

@skopemag news – weekend – december 12, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Polisonyx, “Electroduction” Seattle-based electro hip-hop duo Polisonyx presents “Electroduction”, the lead single from their new album Polisonyx. Anukai has been producing electronic music consistently for well over a decade while SADO has been writing poetry for 25 years. The two met in October 2019. The way we approached this album was…

@skopemag news – friday – december 11, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Burning Pools – “Woman” The band is led by former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Pooley and the three members share a long list of studio and touring credits and collectively have worked with rock legends like Tom Morello, Siouxsie Sioux, Gwen Stefani, Morrissey, Liz Phair, Tegan and Sara, and bands like…

@skopemag news – friday – december 11, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch Spacette’s new “Sweat” video via BTRtoday; debut EP out next Friday, 12/11 Today Spacette are sharing their new music video for “Sweat” and BTRtoday has the premiere. Spacette will be self-releasing their debut Spacette EP next Friday, December 11, 2020. BTRtoday gave high praise to the video stating: “Spacette has…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 10, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ODUNSI (THE ENGINE) RELEASES NEW TRACK “FUJI 5000” This track follows Odunsi’s latest project EVERYTHING YOU HEARD IS TRUE which The FADER called “superb.” Odunsi is currently working on new music and excited to release his upcoming project next year. Odunsi (The Engine) says, “”Fuji 5000″ is a tribute to traditional…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 9, 2020 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Defected Records Drops New Vintage Culture Single ‘It Is What It Is’ Globally acclaimed Brazilian producer Vintage Culture makes his debut on the iconic Defected Records with new single ‘It Is What It Is’, featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Elise LeGrow, out on Friday 4th December. Channelling a smooth, feel-good house vibe, ‘It…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 9, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TM88 & WIZ KHALIFA DROP NEW SINGLE “SO HIGH (FEAT. ROY WOODS)” TM88 sparks up a simmering and sizzling beat punctuated by skittering hi-hats and 808s. Roy Woods starts the song with his fiery falsetto then Wiz Khalifa slides right into his verse with airtight rhymes. The track lives up to…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 8, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ –http://smarturl.it/skope Project Alcazar featuring Chris Steberl & Mark Zonder of Fates Warning Guitarist Chris Steberl has been playing music for over 45 years starting at the age of 8 years old. He has played in numerous bands over the years finally forming his own instrumental band Alcazar back in 1988. They were the…

@skopemag news – monday – december 7, 2020 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope joan Releases “partly cloudy” EP Today! Loveable Arkansas pop duo joan today close out a successful 2020 by sharing their new “partly cloudy” EP, a special reworked, chilled out version of their much-acclaimed August release “cloudy”, which has been streamed well over ten million times. We’ve thus far heard incredible stripped…