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@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 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…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kandle’s “Christmas Mourn” Today, Canadian singer-songwriter and JUNO nominee Kandle Osborne shared a wistful new entry into the Christmas song canon with “Christmas Mourn.” Riding orchestral sweeps and swelling background harmonies, the song finds Kandle longing and alone this year, surprised by “the many ways the holidays can make a girl…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AMERICAN MERIT Releases Official Music Video for “City”! Texas based rock band AMERICAN MERIT has released the official music video for their Southern Blues infused, debut single, “City.” “City is a song that was 4 years in the making from conception to finished product. Once we finally got together we finished…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bernice (Andy Shauf, Lido Pimienta collaborators) announce new LP/premiere “Groove Elation” on FADER It’s been over two years since Bernice released their celebrated LP Puff: In the air without a shape, a major milestone for the Toronto band that arrived a full 7 years after their debut and received a rapturous…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Son Lux’s ‘Tomorrows II’ out today on City Slang Arriving at a time of considerable uncertainty in the world, Son Lux’s multi-album Tomorrows is ambitious in scope and intent. Born of an active, intentional approach to shaping sound, the music reminds us of the necessity of questioning assumptions, and of sitting…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Piqued Jacks preview new album with the galloping new single ‘Golden Mine’ Following on from the success of their recently released single ‘Every Day Special’ in recent months, Italian outfit Piqued Jacks have now returned to continue the support for their upcoming new album ‘Synchronizer’ with the galloping new offering ‘Golden…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MAN WITH A MISSION release new single ‘All You Need’ MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new single ‘All You Need’. The high-octane rock track pokes fun at excess and greed, which is further demonstrated in the humorous accompanying video. The song also soundtracks the new Japanese mobile gaming…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now: Pikes ‘Power Ranger’ “Power Ranger is a song about an introvert dating an extrovert and trying to keep up with the other person. There’s something beautiful about wanting to devote yourself to a another person and wanting to give up yourself to make the other part feel good.”– Pikes…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Winston C.W. Premieres New Album ‘Good Guess’ at The FADER Good Guess, the new album from pianist and singer-songwriter Winston C.W., is streaming exclusively at The Fader today ahead of its release on Friday (Dec. 4) via Ruination Record Co. and Whatever’s Clever. The Fader calls it a “soft rock mini-masterpiece.”…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tigers Jaw Debut New Single “Lemon Mouth” via SPIN Tigers Jaw today debuted their new single “Lemon Mouth” from their forthcoming album I Won’t Care How You Remember Me due out on March 5th via Hopeless Records. Originally a demo by vocalist/keyboardist Brianna Collins and bassist Colin Gorman, and later finalized…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jake Miller ‘Automatic’ Music Video With Fly By Midnight The captivating, sun soaked official video for ‘Automatic’ centers around a big red button with the word ‘AUTOMATIC’ emblazoned on it. Every time Jake and the Fly By Midnight boys push it, they are transported to a new location – each more…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 2020’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles – WalletHub Study With approximately 45 percent of all U.S. adults being single and dating opportunities restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles, as well as accompanying videos. Some singles…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW VIDEO ALERT! Phantom Elite “The Race” Vocalist Marina La Torraca (Exit Eden, live Avantasia) and producer/songwriter Sander Gommans (formerly of After Forever) along with guitarist Max van Esch and drummer Joeri Warmerdam have crafted something truly special in the upcoming album from Phantom Elite, “Titanium”. Check out their newest single…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CRAZY ARM – Release Video for “Brave Starts Here” Putting viewers into the paws of Crazy Arm’s canine pal, Buddy, the video for ‘Brave Starts Here’ uses a GoPro camera to capture a unique dog’s-eye-view of the world. Filmed in the band’s native Devon, from being let loose at the beach…
@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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
