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@skopemag news – tuesday – august 25, 2020 @ 9 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Michael Love Michael – Debut Album “XO” Out Now “The album is named XO for several reasons,” Michael says. “It is about a tender kind of love for myself that is ever evolving. It is also about contrast. As a Black person, I am sometimes told I have no culture, no…

@skopemag news – monday – august 24, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Releases Music Video for Triumphant New Track “Faster Than Light” Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS just dropped their masterful fifth full-length concept album, Abyss, via Napalm Records last Friday, followed by a searing virtual concert performance from The Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC on Saturday!…

@skopemag news – monday – august 24, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LISTEN: Damian Lazarus & Jem Cooke Release ‘Into The Sun’—off of ‘Flourish’ LP Damian Lazarus’ forthcoming full length album, Flourish, continues to take shape with the release of its second single featuring vocalist Jem Cooke. ‘Into The Sun’ further explores the LP’s broken beat territories with a soulful sense of songwriting…

@skopemag news – weeken / sunday – august 23, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dawn Landes Releases New Single “Oh Amelia” from ROW Beloved singer/songwriter Dawn Landes released today her new single “Oh Amelia” off her forthcoming album ROW. Out on October 2nd, the collection of songs from the anticipated musical tells the incredible true story of Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row…

@skopemag news – weekend / sunday – august 23, 2020 @ 9 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope L.A. Duo Mines Falls Release “Red Moon, Car Wreck” Single Quote fom Carson Lund: I had been traveling quite a bit for my job when I wrote this song, touching on all corners of the country, finding myself in quiet towns I’d never heard of before, and not communicating with family…

@skopemag news – weekend / saturday – august 22, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 3RD SINGLE AND VIDEO BY THE WAYMAKER – “KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” The record label Melodic Passion releases the 3rd single and video “Kingdom of Heaven” from the new metal sensation The Waymaker -a new band consisting of Christian Liljegren (Narnia, Audiovision, ex. Divinefire), Jani Stefanovic (Solution 45, Zhakiah, ex. Divinefire) and…

@skopemag news – weekend / saturday – august 22, 2020 @ 6 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope American Aquarium Releases Timely Track “A Better South” American Aquarium has released a live performance video (from quarantine) for “A Better South” from their #1 release Lamentations. On Lamentations frontman BJ Barham skillfully dissects the Southern experience while offering empathy as the lights continue to dim. Although written earlier, Lamentations feels…

@skopemag news – friday – august 21, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TROYE SIVAN’S NEW EP, IN A DREAM, IS OUT TODAY USA Today placed In A Dream on its list of “10 albums you need to hear this month,” noting that “Aside from Taylor Swift…no other artist has better captured our quarantine blues than Troye Sivan.” The Associated Press said, “It’s a…

skopemag news – friday #tgif – august 21, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ”Automatic” Video Feat. Tory Lanez and MIA’s Dyamond Doll The Miami native has been writing, rapping and singing since the age of 14. Now at 27-years-old and under Dark Boys Records’ wing, she’s reached over a million views after releasing her first uplifting anthem single “Dwade” featuring Miami legend Trina this…

skopemag news – friday – august 21, 2020 @ 7 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bakir Floyd – 2 A.M. (Official Music Video) Newark, New Jersey artist Bakir Floyd just released his new single + music video “2AM”. Heartfelt and soothing, the single puts listeners in a lullaby sense of mind in which they daydream about the people they love as Floyd did for his women.…

@skopemag news – thursday – august 20, 2020 @ 6 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DAMM – How the music video ‘Silence’ became a very personal story We are proud to present the new video for the single “Silence” by DAMM which was released on 24.07.2020. The video clip ‘Silence’ is about trying to stay in the moment, withdrawing from the world or a certain situations…

@skopemag news – thursday – august 20, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pine Barons Announce ‘Mirage On The Meadow’ LP Philadelphia-based psych-rockers Pine Barons have announced the release of their upcoming sophomore album, Mirage on the Meadow, due out October 9th via Grind Select. They exclusively shared the first single and official music video “Sputter” with Under the Radar. On the video, Under…

@skopemag news – thursday – august 20, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JOHN LINDAHL RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HONEST” REMIX FEAT. FELLOW DEF JAM ARTIST NEVAEH JOLIE “I believe that the more important the dream is,” 23-year-old John Lindahl says, “the more you’re going to get knocked down.” Born in Silver Spring, Maryland (he coincidentally shares Montgomery County roots with Logic), John was…

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 19, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Maya Maya – ‘Cutting Teeth’ EP Maya Maya was formed in 2017 when I met our guitarist, Tony Millar, and then, in 2019, our bassist, Scott Anstruther, joined the band. “Cutting Teeth” as an expression means to gain experience of something by doing it and that is exactly what we have…

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 19, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jizzle Proves His Versatility In New Song— “Fong Ma Foyeh” Multiple award-winning Gambian urban music superstar, Jizzle, claps back at his doubters with newly released “Fong Ma Foyeh”. Trying to make sense of the world during these testing times. Jizzle has been locked up in the studio and kept his creative…

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 19, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Signing Dylan Dunlap Shares “Seriously” Nettwerk Records is excited to announce the signing of Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Dunlap. At age 6, Dylan taught himself piano to partake in a grade school talent show. At age 11, he picked up a copy of Pro Tools and…

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 18, 2020 @ 6 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope actor, comedian, and musician Jon Daly signs to Northern Spy Records August 14th, 2020 marks a momentus occasion. Northern Spy Records has signed comedian Jon Daly. To celebrate our signing and the 39th anniversary of the release of The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” we’re releasing a remastered version of Jon…

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 18, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jeremy Ivey Announces Album ‘Waiting Out The Storm’ With Video For New Single “Someone Else’s Problem” Although it was written over a year ago, Jeremy Ivey’s new single “Someone Else’s Problem” couldn’t be more apt for today’s pandemic-ridden and racially charged times. Co-written with Ivey’s wife Margo Price, the song is…

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 18, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Freddie Dredd Prepares to Do the “DEVIL’S WORK” on His Latest Single Emerging from the corners of the internet that few dare to tread, Freddie Dredd spins his darkest fantasies into intoxicating rap music. Diving ever-deeper into the world of the occult, Freddie shares “DEVIL’S WORK,” his new single. Over a…

@skopemag news – monday – august 17, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tycho Jones – “Carni” Following on from his underground banger ‘Don’t Be Afraid’, Londoner Tycho Jones continues on his unique musical journey with his latest offering ‘Carni’, an ode to London’s Notting Hill Carnival. A fusion of dub, jungle, and post-punk, Jones infuses a nostalgic narrative with sonic vibes that would…

@skopemag news – monday – august 17, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pluto x “Hood Baby”: Lil Gotit and Future Share “What It Was” Video Wielding an offbeat and infectious melodic style, Atlanta’s Lil Gotit is quickly earning the approval of his city’s trap elite. Joining up with Future, Gotit shares the video for “What It Was.” With production from D. Hill, who…

@skopemag news – weekend / sunday – august 16, 2020 @ 6 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Grammy-winning producer Ricky Reed’s “Better” w/ Leon Bridges & Kiana Ledé out today with video! Ricky Reed debuts “Better” with Leon Bridges & Kiana Ledé and its accompanying video (directed by Jai Moseley) today, the latest track from the Grammy-winning, multiplatinum producer and songwriter’s forthcoming debut album The Room—due August 28…

@skopemag news – weekend / sunday – august 16, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHARLIE PUTH AND BLACKBEAR JOIN FORCES ON NEW SONG, “HARD ON YOURSELF” Multi-GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, Charlie Puth, has teamed up with multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, blackbear, for a new song, “Hard On Yourself,” which seamlessly fuses funk, pop, and R&B sensibilities. The track is instantly captivating and proves why the hitmakers…

@skopemag news – weekend / sunday – august 16, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Flare Voyant: ‘Elusive Times’ EP is released on 7 November 2020; watch first video ‘Elusive Times’ from Flare Voyant is released on 7 November 2020. The collection is a 4-track statement of Rock and Roll extravaganza that aligns their Jazz Fusion and Prog aspirations closer to their Hard Rock and Funk…

@skopemag news – weekend / sunday – august 16, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Flare Voyant: ‘Elusive Times’ EP is released on 7 November 2020; watch first video ‘Elusive Times’ from Flare Voyant is released on 7 November 2020. The collection is a 4-track statement of Rock and Roll extravaganza that aligns their Jazz Fusion and Prog aspirations closer to their Hard Rock and Funk…

@skopemag news – weekend / sunday – august 16, 2020 @ 5 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Evilcult: Release Official Video Drunk by Goat’s Blood The first official video clip of the Speed​/Black/Thrash Metal band Evilcult has just been released for the track Drunk by Goat’s Blood. Present at the debut At the Darkest Night, the song was chosen because it is exciting and demonstrates the various influences…

@skopemag news – weekend / saturday – august 15, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Release Alert: Sophie Beem, Petty Her latest single “Petty” explores a deeper side, pulling from her past experiences in the dating world. A complicated relationship led Sophie to write this personal song that aims to empower young women in similar situations. When describing the motivation behind the single, Sophie said, “Petty…

@skopemag news – weekend / saturday – august 15, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope POWFU x ALEC BENJAMIN x RXSEBOY TEAM UP WITH SISTA PROD FOR “EYES BLUE LIKE THE ATLANTIC PART 2” Rapper Powfu, acclaimed singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin and rapper-producer RXSEBOY have officially teamed up for a brand new version of Italian producer Sista Prod’s breakout phenomenon “Eyes Blue Like The Atlantic.” NEEDTOBREATHE release…

@skopemag news – friday – august 14, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Becky Hill Releases ‘Heaven On My Mind Remixes EP’ via Interscope Record Today singer-songwriter Becky Hill releases the Heaven On My Mind Remixes EP, featuring brand new reworks from Sammy Porter, Vintage Culture, Chloe Wilson and MYRNE, alongside previously released remixes from HOSH and Topic. Heaven On My Mind Remixes EP…

@skopemag news – friday – august 14, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HONEY DIJON RELEASES SECOND ANIMATED VIDEO IN TRILOGY FOR NEW SONG ‘LA FEMME FANTASTIQUE” Following the release of single ‘Not About You’ from the forthcoming album Black Girl Magic, Honey Dijon unveils a stunning animated video, premiered by Paper magazine, alongside single ‘La Femme Fantastique’, on Friday 7th August. The single…

@skopemag news – friday – august 14, 2020 @ 7 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Omen44 – Track: I Can See The Sun Omen44 originally from Kobe/Japan, evolved into a seasoned and respected Hip Hop artist since claiming NY as home and placing his stake in the music scene. The quick buzz and notoriety from his music resulted in shared global stages and collaborations with…

@skopemag news – thursday – august 13, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Wild Rivers & Voices of Our City Choir Share Special Performance Of “Thinking ‘Bout Love”       Folk-pop foursome Wild Rivers share a very special video for their single “Thinking ‘Bout Love” featuring Voices of Our City Choir, the San Diego-based non-profit organization created in response to the current housing crisis. The Toronto…

@skopemag news – thursday – august 13, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Storry – ‘WORTH’ (feat. Thurz) – OUT NOW! “Growing up, I was all about being natural. I’d try to convince my mother she was more beautiful without make-up and that she didn’t need those expensive so-called anti-aging creams or beautifying procedures. As I got older, my breasts stopped growing with me…

@skopemag news – thursday – august 13, 2020 @ 5 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LA-Based Grunge Rockers The Waking Point Release Nirvana Cover via The Deli Magazine Sadie states, “While working on my EP, I decided to produce my first cover from my favorite band, Nirvana, because Kurt has always helped me with depression in the past. This song is one of the first ever…

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 12, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GENESIS PUBLICATIONS PROUDLY PRESENT THE UPCOMING PUBLICATION OF TOM MORELLO: WHATEVER IT TAKES For the first time, Tom Morello’s remarkable life as a guitarist, songwriter, singer and political activist is captured in Whatever It Takes. This hardback photo memoir will be released in bookstores on October 13th 2020. DANCEHALL PRINCESS MOYANN…

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 12, 2020 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Slow Pulp release new single & beautiful, patchwork video for “Falling Apart” Madison, WI-bred and Chicago-based band Slow Pulp–Emily Massey (vocals/guitar), Alexander Leeds (bass), Theodore Mathews (drums), and Henry Stoehr (guitar)– recently announced Moveys, their self-produced debut album, and shared its first single “Idaho.” The Nude Party To Release “Midnight Manor”…

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 12, 2020 @ 6 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New music: Aaron Smith releases hew EP’ For My Father’ today through Platoon Much like the offerings unveiled so far, ‘Unconditional’ aims to confront the demons that haunted his adolescence and how, as an adult, he can reflect on those experiences and use his songwriting to truly express the impact that…

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 11, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Emerging Artist Alexander 23 Releases Video For “Caught in the Middle” Rising indie-pop artist, Alexander 23 shares the video for his lovesick song, “Caught in the Middle” today. Directed by Kee Hwang (Miguel, Camila Cabello, Tainy, etc.), the visual shot in a LA based bar, captures the early 2000’s feel of…

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 11, 2020 @ 9 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shoreline Mafia Share Video For “Hoe Sh*t,” a Throwback Mafia Bidness Jam Building a massive fanbase on the West Coast and beyond, Shoreline Mafia gets its power from the contrasting personalities of its members. Offering a new video that showcases the contributions of Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia shares “Hoe Sh*t.” A…

@skopemag news – monday – august 10, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rükiye and Tylarik – new single “Minneapolis Man” released by Spider Music. It is as old as time: every song tells a story, and there is a story behind every song. Here at Spider Music, we could post and distribute this exclusive release of new music with brief, catchy copy to…