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@skopemag news for tuesday – October 29, 2019 @ 3 pm est

Acidhead Shares “Throw Away the Time” | Debut EP, ‘Distractions,’ Out 11/15 Via Veriditas Recordings Patrick McGee, aka Acidhead, has arrived with his debut single titled “Throw Away The Time.” It’s the lead track from his forthcoming debut project, Distractions, dropping November 15th via Veriditas Recordings. The track was entirely produced and arranged by Acidhead…

@skopemag news for tuesday – October 29, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Oklou premieres “Forever” on Tap Records/True Panther, video out now “Forever” is Oklou’s missive on post-relationship empowerment. Of the song, she says, “‘Forever’ is about forgiveness and using mistakes as some sort of cement. Something that is so powerful that you’ll remember it forever ∞.” The new song debuts as Oklou’s first new release since…

@skopemag news for tuesday – October 29, 2019 @ 11 am est

KORN AND BREAKING BENJAMIN ANNOUNCE 2020 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Grammy award-winning heavyweights Korn and multi-platinum hard rockers Breaking Benjamin today announced their epic tour set for 2020. Fans will have the chance to see two of the biggest forces in rock perform on the same stage each night across North America in the new year.…

@skopemag news for tuesday – October 29, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Arin Ray Releases Visual For His New Song “A Seat” Singer-songwriter and producer, Arin Ray (Interscope Records), has just released the sensual video for his song, “A Seat,” directed by Keemotion. Arin shows off his romantic side, as he sets the scene for his woman; replete with roses, champagne and a love note containing the…

@skopemag news for monday – October 28, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

HAZEMAZE: watch vintage occult video for “Shadow In The Night”! Stockholm heavy doom trio HAZEMAZE share spine-chilling video off their devilish new album ‘Hymns Of The Damned’; out November 22nd on Ripple Music. Treat your fearless ears and eyes to “Shadow In The Night” exclusively on Outlaws Of The Sun. “Shadow In The Night” opens…

@skopemag news for monday – October 28, 2019 @ 11 am est

JAMES BLUNT RELEASES NEW ALBUM ONCE UPON A MIND Multi-GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum British singer/songwriter James Blunt has released his highly anticipated sixth studio album Once Upon A Mind – available now via Custard/Atlantic Records. Back to his best, Blunt has reinforced his reputation for writing honest, emotional songs that people can easily relate to.…

@skopemag news for weekend – October 26-27, 2019 @ 5 pm est

French acid-fuzz/psych/stoner-rock Duo Electric Jaguar Baby stream debut S/T album Today is the day! After released three EPs in three years ( ‘EP 1’, ‘Moonshiner’ and ‘Old Songs From Beyond’ ) and then an “EP compilation” in 2018, French acid-fuzz/psych/rock/stoner duet Electric Jaguar Baby just unleashed its debut full-length album on CD/LP & Digital through…

@skopemag news for weekend – October 26-27, 2019 @ 3 pm est

BEACHWOOD ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘MARBLES’ The effortlessly cool Beachwood have today announced two singles Marbles and God Only Knows (out today, October 25). Their compelling, hypnotic brand of electro pop shines bright on both tracks; completely mastering an unexpected cover in God Only Knows, and documenting a gradual lapse of sanity in Marbles. Beachwood (otherwise…

@skopemag news for weekend – October 26-27, 2019 @ 2 pm est

WAFIA UNVEILS EUPHORIC NEW SINGLE “FLOWERS & SUPERPOWERS” Groundbreaking, RIAA-Certified Gold singer-songwriter Wafia has unveiled her intoxicating new single and companion video- “Flowers & Superpowers” – available today via Atlantic Records/Rodeo Records at all DSPs and streaming services; a dreamy, kaleidoscopic companion video – directed by filmmaker/photographer Alexandra Gavillet. CXLOE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DEVIL YOU…

@skopemag news for weekend – October 26-27, 2019 @ 8 am est

JAX ANDERSON (FKA FLINT EASTWOOD) ANNOUNCES HEAL EP ON 11.22 ON NEON GOLD “Scared to death is about the moment I realized that not everything I was taught as a kid was true, specifically when it comes to my own mortality. I remember sitting at my friend’s house & thinking ‘this is it. this is…

@skopemag news for Friday October 25, 2019 @ 5 pm est

Noir-pop artist Lux Lyall shares ‘Gun Metal Horses’ London-based artiste Lux Lyall brings an enchanting, Old-Hollywood noir mystique with her third release ‘Gun Metal Horses’. Inspired by her Cypriot childhood and life’s arduous reflections, the glamorous newcomer explains, “‘Gun Metal Horses’ is about longing for the past, fearing for the future and reflecting on the…

@skopemag news for Friday October 25, 2019 @ 4 pm est

pineappleCITI Debuts New Single ‘Recognize’ Via Red Bull Records Red Bull Records is pleased to announce the addition of pineappleCITI to its growing roster of R&B and rap artists. As part of the signing announcement, pineappleCITI releases her first official single ‘Recognize’ via her new recording partnership with Red Bull Records. In 2018, pineappleCITI ink…

@skopemag news for Friday October 25, 2019 @ 1 pm est

Brooklyn’s CLOUDS TASTE SATANIC Premieres Official Video “Second Sight (The Seer)” @ CVLT NATION As promised, instrumental Post-Doom quartet CLOUDS TASTE SATANIC will release their sixth album on October 31, 2019, on Halloween. The new record ‘Second Sight’ features two 20-minute songs on two sides of vinyl and is the second of two CLOUDS TASTE…

@skopemag news for Friday October 25, 2019 @ 11:00 am est

New > Nardeydey returns > shares ‘Dreamin’ > announces eponymous EP > Lucky Number “The London-based musical polymath Shirley Tetteh is a wearer of many hats: guitarist, composer, jazz collective founder. As her latest incarnation Nardeydey, she has released a punch bowl brew of a song: a little italo disco here, a little post-punk there”…

@skopemag news for Friday October 25, 2019 @ 8:30 am est

Skope Magazine // Rachel Lynn – “Look to Me” (New Single) Lynn shares, “‘Look to Me’ is about trying to be a source of support for someone who’s struggling with their inner demons. Sometimes those demons can try to take over a relationship, and it’s a difficult battle for everyone involved. Musically, the song as…

@skopemag news for Thursday October 24, 2019 @ 2:00 pm est

Victoria Victoria’s stunning music video for new single “Magic” Victoria Victoria is based in Winston-Salem and is the project of Tori Elliott. The indie-pop outfit draws from disparate influences including Regina Spektor, Imogen Heap and Feist on the new EP. Elliott musters up tremendous strength with the glossy, vibrant anthem “Sanctuary,” while simultaneously setting aside…

@skopemag news for Thursday October 24, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

The New Regime Releases Video For “Turning A Blind Eye” Off First EP Installment ‘Heart’ “The video for ‘Turning a Blind Eye’ was shot during a sound check on the last tour in which we supported Angels & Airwaves. I wanted to capture some of the on stage energy and show what The New Regime…

@skopemag news for Thursday October 24, 2019 @ 11 am est

LA Foster – ‘Cruel Love’ ““Cruel Love,” the first single from my upcoming EP, All My Lost Chances Are Beautiful (out Nov 8th), was inspired by falling in love with somebody in an impossible situation. Someone who wasn’t ready to love – not even ready to love themselves – but still falling for them completely.”…

@skopemag news for Wednesday October 23, 2019 @ 2:45 pm est

There’s Nothing “Spineless” About OVTLIER’s New Video Featuring UPON A BURNING BODY’s Danny Leal “Not only does this song feature the power of Ovtlier, but they’re being backed up by the brilliant Danny Leal, lead singer of the massively popular Texas metal juggernaut, Upcon a Burning Body. Both the song and the lyric video are…

@skopemag news for Wednesday October 23, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

“Tonight” from Los Angeles act Small Planets A quote from the band, regarding the track: “‘Tonight’ is a reflection on having one more moment with someone you lost.” “Tonight” comes via the band’s self-titled full-length album, which released on Friday and is available on all streaming platforms. The band shows a gripping vein of rock…

@skopemag news for Wednesday October 23, 2019 @ 11 am est

YOUR SMITH ANNOUNCES DEBUT USA HEADLINE TOUR Before Your Smith dives into 2020 with a 17-date debut headline tour, she’ll continue her busy touring schedule supporting K. Flay once again in Europe starting this week – wrapping up with her first-ever headline show in London. Earlier this year she has been supporting Matt Maeson and…

@skopemag news for Tuesday October 22, 2019 @ 2:15 pm est

Reuben and the Dark share vulnerable new track “dancer” With the release of Reuben and the Dark’s upcoming album, un | love, only a few days, the spirited alt-folk outfit is today releasing another new song from the album. “dancer” is one of those tracks that songwriter Reuben Bullock isn’t sure how to talk about…

@skopemag news for Tuesday October 22, 2019 @ 11:15 am est

Iguana Death Cult Share “Nature Calls” Video With The FADER On Friday, Dutch rock band, Iguana Death Cult, exclusively shared their video “Nature Calls” with The FADER. The video features frontman, Jeroen Reek, giving an impassioned performance of the single with bandmates idly sitting by. “Nature Calls” is a dynamic track displaying the band’s vigor.…

@skopemag news for Tuesday October 22, 2019 @ 9 am est

SARCASM – release official music video for “The Great Calm Embraced” New music video by SARCASM. The last and fastest track of the new album “Esoteric Tales Of The Unserene”. The video was shot in one day in an old rotten basement somewhere in Uppsala. No other crap included, only the band just raging in…

@skopemag news for Monday October 21, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Acrolysis: Release Debut EP Black Dog’s Serenade & Video One Trick Pony Sydney’s Acrolysis release their debut EP Black Dog’s Serenade – a politically charged, heavy metal dream. Acrolysis are blending 80s thrash and 90s alternative, creating a five-track collection of raw power filled with punchy riffs, blistering solos and thought-provoking lyrics. The thirty-minute juggernaut…

@skopemag news for Monday October 21, 2019 @ noon est

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Debut Latest Single “King Kong” With Rolling Stone Country Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Debut Latest Single “King Kong” With Rolling Stone Country // Music Video Directed By Jay Blakesberg “I remember sharing a laugh over our collective stank face when we first laid down this punchy groove at band practice,” Pigeons’…

@skopemag news for Monday October 21, 2019 @ 11:30 am est

for Skope: Valentino Khan remixes Tchami’s “Rainforest.” Out now on Confession Valentino Khan has just put out his remix for Tchami’s recent single “Rainforest.” It’s out on Confession today. Ancient Roman Metal Band ADE Reveals New Single “Imperator” Ancient Roman metal pioneers ADE have just unleashed “Imperator,” second single from the new album Rise of…

@skopemag news for Monday October 21, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

JAMES BLUNT REVEALS NEW TRACK “MONSTERS” Multi-GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum British singer/songwriter James Blunt has revealed a fourth new track, “Monsters,” off his upcoming sixth studio album Once Upon A Mind (arriving October 25th via Custard/Atlantic Records). “Monsters” is simple, minimal and stark. A heart-breaking ode from a son to his father, the track showcases…

#weekend – @skopemag news for October 19 – 20, 2019 @ 3 pm est

@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 Gryffin Premieres New Single “Body Back” Ft. Maia Wright L.A.-based artist/producer Gryffin has shared the latest single from his forthcoming album Gravity: a full-hearted and feel-good track titled “Body Back,” featuring Swedish singer/songwriter Maia Wright. The highly anticipated full-length debut…

#weekend – @skopemag news for October 19 – 20, 2019 @ noon est

@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 ACCLAIMED UK PRODUCER TCTS DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “NOT READY FOR LOVE” FT. MAYA B The critically acclaimed UK producer, artist, remixer, and DJ architects a rich soundscape upheld by a simmering beat, house energy, and club-ready grooves. Gliding above this…

#weekend – @skopemag news for October 19 – 20, 2019 @ 8:30 am est

@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 GABRIEL BLACK REVEALS BRAND NEW PROJECT HELP ME, I’M FLYING TODAY VIA RCA RECORDS Having spent the past months wowing critics and fans alike with singles dead yet, flames and blue skies, LA based artist gabriel black today reveals his…

#weekend – @skopemag news for October 19 – 20, 2019 @ 3:30 pm est

@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 Elephant Gym drop a new single and music video – “Gaze at Blue” Taiwanese trio Elephant Gym’s new one-off “Gaze at Blue” carefully synthesizes elements of jazz, ambient, and post-rock into a groove-replete freeform introspection. The interplay of its nimble,…

#weekend – @skopemag news for October 19 – 20, 2019 @ 11 am est

@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 Silvertomb Share New Single “Right Of Passage” US metal band Silvertomb share their new single “Right Of Passage”. It’s the third single taken from their debut album “Edge Of Existence” coming November 1st, 2019 via Long Branch Records / SPV.…

#weekend – @skopemag news for October 19 – 20, 2019 @ 7:15 am est

@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 Pearl Cutten’s Holistic Soul Eases the Pain in You Based in Denmark, Pearl Cutten has one of the most remarkable voices you’ll hear this or any year. Combining her otherworldly vocals with her innate spirituality, Pearl has been compared to…

#tgif – @skopemag news for October 18, 2019 @ 6 pm est

@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 Joe Bonamassa announces 10 new acts for 2nd annual Mediterranean cruise Following six sold-out Caribbean cruises and a sold-out inaugural Mediterranean sailing – Joe Bonamassa, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, and Sixthman announce the second annual Keeping the Blues Alive…

#tgif – @skopemag news for October 18, 2019 @ 1 pm est

@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 Suwannee Spring Reunion March 19-22, 2020 Fresh off the heels of a fantastic Suwannee Roots Revival, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) is thrilled to announce the initial lineup and dates for its sister festival, The 4th Annual Suwannee…

#tgif – @skopemag news for October 18, 2019 @ noon est

@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 Porches Returns With New Single “rangerover” – Listen Now i got home and laid out my back-to-school clothes. it’s a sunset, its a dead leaf, it’s sand in your mouth, it’s sunscreen in your eyes, it’s i’m never coming back,…

#tgif – @skopemag news for October 18, 2019 @ 11 am est

@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 ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Releases New Single, “Ever So Bold,” via Blood Music US black metal icons ABIGAIL WILLIAMS have revealed more of their anticipated fifth record, Walk Beyond the Dark, with new single “Ever So Bold.” Premiered yesterday via Kerrang!, listen…

#tgif – @skopemag news for October 18, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

@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 Tank and The Bangas will make their “Austin City Limits” debut November 18 “Bathing theatrical hip-hop, soul, funk, and spoken-word poetry in the lush musicality of its New Orleans home, the band’s recent album, Green Balloon, floats on the effervescent…

#tgif – @skopemag news for October 18, 2019 @ 9 am est

@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 DEVILDRIVER To Embark on Co-Headliner w/ Static-X for ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ 20th Anniversary & Memorial Tribute to Wayne Static California heavy metal juggernauts DEVILDRIVER are hitting the road in North America! The band is going out on a co-headliner with…