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@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Bananagun shares new single “Out of Reach” & announces upcoming 7″ due Feb. 28th via Full Time Hobby Responsible for one of the best debut singles of the year Do Yeah, Aussie bunch Bananagun have hatched another slick psyched-out gem…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Algiers unveil new song, “Void,” There Is No Year out 1/17 As immediately evident from the galvanizing live video, recorded in the band’s hometown of Atlanta, “Void” is Algiers at their visceral, mutinous peak—a three-minute adrenaline-surge of hypnotic and infectious…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 PV Knude Announces New LP + Video, ‘The Anti-Terror Album’ Artist and songwriter Peter Voss-Knude has released the first single, “The More” off of his upcoming LP, The Anti-Terror Album. “The More” was released with a visual album trailer for…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 MAX RAD – ‘Oh My Brother’ Using a group of male street dancers, the concept of the video touches on Max at that period of time after the loss of his dad. In his own world and headspace and not…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 QUEEN NAIJA UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “GOOD MORNING TEXT” TODAY Rounding out a breakthrough 2019, highlighted by 1 billion-plus global streams, platinum-certified R&B singer and songwriter Queen Naija reveals the music video for her latest single “Good Morning…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 American Songwriter Premieres Edgy Root-Blues-Rock Band deFrance’s New Debut Album, Second Wind Arkansas’s rooty-blues-rock mainstays deFrance are excited to announce the release of their new music full-length album Second Wind today through American Songwriter. To ring in the announcement, the…
Poliça Share New Single “Forget Me Now,” Poliça today shared their rousing, defiant new single “Forget Me Now,” the second from the band’s forthcoming album When We Stay Alive, due out January 31st, 2020, via Memphis Industries. “‘Forget Me Now’ is letting off some steam. It’s about recognizing a pattern of choosing people who can’t…
Skope video submission: J.Lately f. Blimes, “Better One” J says the new track is about “appreciating your own struggle and journey, and using it as a way to create confidence and happiness in yourself. Blimes and I have crossed paths a lot in the local Bay Area scene, as well as moving around the country,…
Samthing Soweto Kicks Off the Festive Season With Triple Music Video Releases This Week Isphithiphithi hit-maker, Samthing Soweto, kicks off the festive season with three music video releases this week for hit singles: “Akulaleki,” “AmaDM” and “Lotto.” “Akulaleki,” “AmaDM” and “Lotto” are the top performing singles off Samthing Soweto’s debut album, Isphithiphithi, which earned him…
Ana Egge Releases New Version of “We Are One” Featuring The First Brooklyn Unitarian Choir Brooklyn folk-pop artist Ana Egge has released a new version of her song “We Are One” featuring The First Brooklyn Unitarian Choir. Parade described the song as “hauntingly beautiful with a gravitas behind its meaning that transcends the mere music…
The National Board of Review Names 2019 Honorees The National Board of Review today announced their 2019 honorees, with top awards including The Irishman for Best Film, Quentin Tarantino for Best Director for Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Renée Zellweger for Best Actress for Judy, and Adam Sandler for Best Actor for Uncut Gems. The…
Nova Charisma share new single/video “Gemini” Following on the heels of Nova Charisma’s debut, Exposition I, the vinyl for which sold out this summer before fans heard even a single note of music, Exposition II finds the duo continuing to push the boundaries of artistic expression. Produced by Mike Watts, Exposition II dives into the…
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION AND LABEL SERVICES COMPANY, HUMAN RE SOURCES LAUNCHES IN THE UK Today, digital distribution and label services company, Human Re Sources announces its expansion into the United Kingdom with the appointments of Amal Omari as A&R and Matt Ott as Vice President of Creator Services. Alongside Human Re Sources Founder & CEO J.…
Lake Jons recall and reconnect with nature on conscious-pop cut ‘Human’ LAKE JONS, hailing from Helsinki and born from the woods by the darkest waters as their namesake reflects, is comprised of Jooel Jons and Mikko Pennanen, who walk a fine line between producer-tandem and full-on band. Since their formation in 2014, the Finnish duo…
REPLACIRE Announce U.S. Tour Dates 02/06: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy 02/07: Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611 02/08: Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland 02/09: Somerville, MA @ Once Lounge 02/10: Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck 02/11: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary 02/12: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle 02/13: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose 02/14: Lakewood, OH @…
UNINTERRUPTED and SiriusXM Launch Exclusive Athlete Playlists on Pandora to Bring Fans Closer to Their Favorite Players Through Music SiriusXM and UNINTERRUPTED are teaming up to connect music and sports in an exclusive and innovative new way, bringing fans closer to the athletes they love through athlete-curated playlists available exclusively for Pandora listeners. Playlists from…
SIENNA WILD ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘YOU WOULDN’T KNOW’ Indie rockers on the rise, Melbourne’s Sienna Wild have today announced their exhilarating, gritty new single You Wouldn’t Know, a track that places the listener in a strange and unsettling situation between two lovers, out today, December 2. The group have also released a killer lyric video…
SEBASTIAN YATRA TEAMS UP WITH CAMILO & EMILIA ON “BOOMSHAKALAKA” Titans in both the dance music and Latin music worlds have joined forces to close out the year with a hot, party-starting new record…and the result is absolute dynamite. Bringing the rhythm are DJ Mag Top #1 DJs in the world and acclaimed producers Dimitri…
New Music This Week – Prince, Beat Happening, Juanes, and More New Releases for November 29, 2019 – Here are the AllMusic editors’ picks for the most noteworthy releases this week. Looking for more? Visit our New Releases page. Kungs drops confident new single ‘Paris’ French DJ and producer Kungs has unveiled new single ‘Paris’,…
Watch the One-Take Video for Dub FX’s Fire Every Day Pioneering Australian artist Dub FX has unveiled a new live video for his recently released first single Fire Every Day, filmed in a single take on a Brixton rooftop by BD Films and featuring artists Woodnote, Gaudi and Andy Talkbox Mac. Renowned for pioneering heavy…
CLEAR Releases ‘Always’ Single Always is the new expansive single by CLEAR, a soaring romantic ballad with sweeping synths and an emotional depth portraying a sudden yet certain steadfastness in love. The track celebrates the journey of coming to terms with finding and forming a deep romantic connection strong enough to become endgame for two…
Dralms: “Gracious Host” Dralms—the solo project of Christopher Smith—is getting ready to release a new album, Love Writes Itself. Co-produced and recorded in Vancouver with sound designer Mirko Vogel (Cut Copy), the album pushes Dralms from the electronically-textured backbone of 2015 debut Shook towards an immersive orchestral swirl of strings and woodwinds. RAPHAEL WEINROTH-BROWNE: Canadian…
New French-Cameroonian Rapper MIKANO Reflects On Gender And Identity In New Single ‘Silhouette’ ‘Silhouette’ celebrates the female beauty in all its diversity, is a reflection on gender and identity and is the first instalment from his forthcoming mixtape, ‘Melting Balloons’, planned for release in Spring 2020. Mixing a pop-driven afrobeat melody with trap-tinged beats, the…
NIPSEY HUSSLE’S THE MARATHON CLOTHING UNVEILS NEW YORK CITY POP-UP SHOP The remarkable legacy of Nipsey Hussle continues as the late Atlantic Records/All Money In recording artist’s Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, The Marathon Clothing, makes its way to the East Coast for a three-day pop-up shop at Live Nation’s Shop Nation location in New York…
The Raven Age // New Video “The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships” It is a beautiful song that showcases the band’s softer side – highlighting the vocal quality of Matt James along with the incredibly delicate guitar work of George Harris (son of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris). The Raven Age has toured with…
Mustard Is “Ballin’” Straight To The Top Of The Charts 10 Summers/Interscope Records is pleased to announce that label CEO and GRAMMY Award-winning artist/producer Mustard has catapulted back to the top of the charts with “Ballin’,” featuring soulful, hip-hop crooner, Roddy Ricch. The infectious, bounce-heavy single is now #1 at Urban Radio and has officially…
Blossoms Release Official Music Video For ‘The Keeper’ Blossoms return today with the self-directed video for their latest single, “The Keeper,” which debuted last week as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in The World on BBC Radio 1. The video, which serves as a love letter with New York City as the backdrop, was shot on…
New > Trax Couture release new single from Umlilo > Listen to ‘Qakhuva’ here Rushmore’s pioneering club label Trax Couture have recruited multi-faceted South African visual artist Umlilo for new single, ‘Qakhuva’, which is available at all DSPs now. ‘Qhakuva’ sees Umlilo collaborate with producer Jumping Back Slash to fire out sharp, metronomic rap verses,…
Skope Magazine x Nominee, New Song & Label “Hypertension” is an ode to the band’s hometown of Austin, and the community that has been so supportive as the band has found their way. The band shares: “Austin has had our backs since the beginning, and in our travels throughout the last six years, we’ve noticed…
INGRID MICHAELSON AND JASON MRAZ RELEASE ‘CHRISTMAS VALENTINE- WATCH THE VIDEO HERE “Jason and I toured together years ago and I got to know his kind spirit. He really embodies what the season is all about,” shared Michaelson. “We were both on the road and had to record our parts separately but when we finally…
SERENITY BROKEN – “Faint slit” The recent release of Serenity Broken is the album “Re/Define”. Is the second full-length album and the fourth total release of the band in a 9 nine years life in the underground scene of Greece. Robbie Robertson Has Some Fun With Holiday Song Tradition On New Digital Single “Happy Holidays”…
BIRTHH SHARES VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE YELLO / CONCRETE – WATCH HERE Rising star Birthh recently built on her cult following in her homeland when she recently shared her new track ‘Supermarkets’. Now she shares the video to new single ‘Yello / Concrete’ ahead of her debut London show at the Servant Jazz Quarters on…
KEIR RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE, “SHIVER,” OUT TODAY VIA ISLAND RECORDS KEIR is not afraid to play with fire in his debut single “Shiver,” a seductive groove that shudders with red-hot, angst-ridden sensuality. With a burning heart, a searing voice and explosive choruses, he puts his bright mind and dark soul on display. SIMPLE MINDS 40:…
Alexandria Maillot: “Someone to Keep You Warm” Alexandria Maillot alternates between a solo project and a band. Overall, it is a fleeting music experience that changes with the seasons, constantly yearning for connection and seeking out those who see music as therapy. Alexandria released Benevolence, her new album, today along with the newest fous track…
SASAMI Shares Holiday Three-Track Single ‘lil drmr bb’ In the spirit of the holidays, Los Angeles songwriter and multi-instrumentalist SASAMI is sharing a 3-track single titled lil drmr bb today. Available digitally, it comprises an industrial, synth-heavy take on “Little Drummer Boy”, a French-horn-accompanied cover of “Silent Night”, as well as an original song, “It’s…
Manchester Pop Sensation, Joel Rothwell, Unleashes Infectious New Single Bury-born, now Manchester based Joel Rothwell’s down-to-earth nature and clean-cut image has stemmed from the family around him nurturing his long-harnessed dream to become a chart-topping success. Having appeared on Sky News, Talk Sport, played Live on Talk Radio as well as multiple appearances on BBC…
Chris Jobe Airs Millennial Issues with Debut EP Following his television debut on NBC’s Songland, LA-based songwriter and producer Chris Jobe released his inaugural EP, If You Knew How Loved You Are, on Friday. True to form, the new record covers heavy topics that are made easily palatable by Jobe’s unique brand of R+B-infused pop…
Reminder: new UK rap from Natty Wylah – ‘WHOAMI’ The track is buoyed by production that rattles speakers, clicking hi-hats echoing through the track with Wylah pointedly declaring “f*ck off with your labels” right from the off. ‘WHOAMI’ flicks between firing off his own clapbacks to those who question him, and the doubt this causes…
Foals Debuts New Animated Video For “Like Lightning” Today, Foals share a new animated video for their song “Like Lightning,” off their recent album Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2. The video was written and directed by the French animator Virginie Kypriotis and was premiered by Music Declares Emergency, an organization which…
Jim Wallis (Modern Nature / Still Corners) debuts haunting first single ‘Audition’ A newcomer to the post-classical and ambient worlds, yet fully formed as he arrives, Jim Wallis is no stranger to musical crossover. A drummer in critically lauded indie bands Modern Nature (members of Ultimate Painting / Beak>) and Still Corners, Wallis is also…
