@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OCEANA: Italian prog/melodic death metallers featuring Novembre’s Massimiliano Pagliuso premiere new song at Decibel Magazine Italian progressive/melodic death metallers OCEANA, featuring Novembre’s guitarist Massimiliano Pagliuso, will release their new album “The Pattern” on CD, 2LP and digital formats on January 29th 2021 via Time To Kill Records. Track Premiere: Oceana –…
We think of the blues as the most traditional form of popular music. And that it is – but it’s also much more. Blues is the bedrock of American popular expression because it demands innovation from its practitioners. It’s designed for personalization – and uniquely suited to tell individual stories. Every great blues musician reinvents…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Rebecca Downes – Track: Mama Weer All Crazee Now Winner of the Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist at the British Blues Awards 2016, Birmingham (UK)-based Rebecca and her band are a ‘must see’ live act that often leaves newcomers simply blown away by the power of the performance.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HURRICANE ON SATURN Release New Lyric Video For ‘Me Versus All’! Italy-based HURRICANE ON SATURN self-released their debut album “Killing Field” on November 13th 2020. Today the band unleashes a new lyric video for the song ‘Me Versus All’, taken from the album. Velvet Skyline Announce Upcoming Single “Circles” and LP…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A tribute to Donald Trump from British post-punk quartet Angerland, with ‘The Clown King’! British post-punk quartet Angerland are here to pay tribute to president Donald Trump and his circus of compadres, with appropriately named ‘The Clown King’; their debut rage-n-roll single, music video and EP. Branded by Facebook as political…
When you first hear a couple of Pete Muller tracks, it isn’t hard to believe that he’s a man of many talents: he’s a successful businessman, a surfer, a published crossword puzzle creator, a philanthropist, and an educator. What’s hard to believe is that this Santa Barbara citizen has the time to be all of…
The new single “Not Waiting” by Keegan Chambers looks and sounds like it could be the intro to your new favourite binge-worthy HBO series. The alternative pop rock song, titled Not Waiting, was originally written as a ballad. Finding herself at an emotional crossroads, Keegan wrote the song as an exercise in psyching herself up to lay…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kate Koenig releases experimental-folk album Etemenanki As an artist, I am a very hungry experimental-folk caterpillar who eats Fleet Foxes’ progressivism, Kate Bush’s iconoclasticism, Jeff Buckley’s zeal, and Leonard Cohen’s disenchantment. I’m a fierce advocate for mental health awareness which comes out in the deeply introspective theater of my music. Based…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Casscade and Raj Forever team up with visual director Lukey for new video ‘Crazy Scenes’ North West LDN rapper and creative Casscade has just dropped these striking new visuals on GRM Daily’s YouTube, teaming up with director Lukey who has delivered some crazy scenes to match the track. ‘Crazy Scenes’ which…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ANGELES’ New Album ‘Hell On High Heels’ Enters Top 10 Charts In Europe Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES’ founder Dale George Lytle is extremely pleased to announce that their latest album ‘Hell On High Heels’ – released on July 3rd 2020, via Dark Star Records/Sony/Universal – has gained a lot…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Chicago rapper Lil Rap joins to the Swervnation label Johnny Taylor, better known by his stage name Lil Rap, born on the west side of Chicago and started to rap recording his first verses at Dreadrock’s home studio. Now, the young rapper is ready to rise his career to the next…
The Guilty Lenses is a trio from Minnesota, and the act’s album (Somewhat Romance, Somewhat Poetry) is a collection of songs that are – in reference to its title – more romantic than poetic. At its best, the album hearkens back to some of the more memorable guitar rock music from the 80s. One called…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Omen 44 – Track: Hentai Omen 44 originally from Kobe, 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 the likes…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Shadow Warrior – Cyberblade – (NWOTHM) Shadow Warrior is the classic heavy metal attack in the vein of early Accept, Iron Maiden, Saxon and Warlock. The band was formed in 2019 and made their recording debut with 5-song EP “Return of the Shadow Warrior”, which lyrics were based directly on history…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HOTBOII RELEASES VIDEO FOR “MALCOLM X” WITH POOH SHIESTY Hailing from West Orlando, Hotboii is one of the most exciting new rappers to emerge from his hometown’s scene. After getting his start at age 15, he discovered a natural musical talent and began using his songs as an emotional outlet. Although…
@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 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 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…
It was with the release of their debut album, Arrival, that the pop-rock trio aliensdontringdoorbells landed. Securing features from tastemaker publications all around, it was clear that the music industry had something special on their hands. But who are aliensdontringdoorbells? Let’s start at the beginning. Hailing from the States, Spain, the Bahamas and the UK,…
@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’…
“Everything in the world today is about “TOGETHER” So in this moment, we are sharing “TOGETHER” with the world. In my heart I believe this is the rock song/video for the time we are living in. We all have someone we miss, that is home alone, on the front lines keeping us safe or someone…
@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…
Don’t let the name fool you. These vets of the stage, the road and the charts forge the kind of hard rock that lives forever. Doug Aldrich of Whitesnake and Dio, drummer Deen Castronovo of Journey and Bad English, bassist and singer Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple round out the modern incarnation of the Daisies,…
@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…
“From Me to You”, a hidden gem mined deep from the Janis Ian catalog, is revamped and restored on a new release by Singer/Songwriter Mark Newman; available Friday December 11th on Spotify and all the major music services. Recently, Mark’s distribution company WBA Records secured him a spot on Janis Ian’s “Better Times Project” (based…
Singer/songwriter Laurr releases highly anticipated new single Sell My Soul. “The inspiration behind Sell My Soul came from what people did or would be willing to do for money during quarantine in April. I myself had to work three jobs to keep from feeling insecure in a time of uncertainty. While others decided to take…
@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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
The KWS Band is releasing their first ever live concert video. The 2010 release Live! In Chicago was their first live recording. The band was filmed at the Leverkusen Jazzstage for the German TV show Rockpalast on November 25th of last year, barely ahead of all of this Covid crap. The video followed up the…
Jasper “The Jazzmaster” Meyers offers a refreshing update on a classic jazz sound with the soulful “Harmonious”. Stylistically there is a late-night noir flavor to these silky rhythms. Keyboards here positively shimmer with such lush, luxurious cadences. Instrumentally rich the whole of the album has a radiant glow to it. Layer upon layer wafts up…
@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…
The very first thing that comes to mind when I hit play on this new record by Joe Hodgson is that he’s not too shabby at all on guitar. Actually, Joe is one hell of a guitarist who is able to capture your attention simply by strumming those strings. I’m shocked that this is a…
@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…
Eleanor Meegan is a young, vibrant Adelaide based singer-songwriter and performer. At age 19, Eleanor has already built a strong reputation in the Australian music scene. Eleanor is not only a lyrical genius but a diy powerhouse by producing, mixing and mastering her own tracks. Growing up, Eleanor was immersed in a variety of musical…
