A malevolent chuckle opens ‘Rubber Bullies’, whose formidable lyrics encircle the unifying themes of A Laughing Death in Meatspace, which seem more prescient as each day’s news of data breaches and betrayals unfolds: “The world’s way too connected / and all anybody does is fight”. From the fluoro glare of a supermarket aisle to the…
On “Me and Leslie” Karen Mansfield crafts a nostalgic, otherworldly sound with the utmost of ease. By taking on such a gorgeous approach, Karen Mansfield delves into a rich past as she explores a relationship with a dear old friend. Done with the utmost of care, the rollicking rhythms go for a fantastic, driving style.…
LATIN TRAP ARTIST MESSIAH TEAMS UP WITH LATIN GRAMMY-WINNING ELVIS CRESPO ON “SALVAJE” Latin-American recording artist Messiah has teamed up with legendary Merengue singer, and Latin Grammy Award-winning artist, Elvis Crespo on the video for “Salvaje,” released today via Billboard. The video, directed by Michael Garcia, shows the duo crooning for an intimate crowd at…
Texas-born and brought up musician, Ranzel X Kendrick has recently released ‘Texas Sagebrush’, the second installment of his Texas series music album. And in this music album, Ranzel X Kendrick has assimilated his rich Texas roots music through a charming and engaging blend of sound, maintaining the Americana styling. The previous released ”Texas Paintbrush” was…
Some say our path in life is pre-determined, a story written by the time we leave the womb. We each garner our own experiences to pave the road we ultimately take, only to discover its bumps and cracks along the way. The first inkling of direction for Dhruv Visvanath came when he was seven years…
UK-based rapper, singer, and songwriter DR. SNIZZ not only has big plans for his personal music endeavors, but the industry as whole. Known to his patients as Dr. Uche Thompson, DR. SNIZZ has taken up a music career and created his own company, SNIZZ Records, alongside his work as a medical doctor. SNIZZ mixes R&B…
The first solo album from singer/songwriter and musician Conor Gains, Compass, vividly illustrates his full emergence as a potentially once in a generation quality musical artist with the needed durability to leave a legacy behind him given time. Compass reflects the immense growth as both an individual and artist that Gains has experienced over the…
TOMI Shares Video For “What Kind Of Love,” Director Thom Kerr explains the video’s glam and glittering visuals saying, “I wanted to [simulate] a surreal live stage show dripping with color and movement. A nod to the simplicity we saw in ’80s rock videos that really showcases TOMI’s attitude, style and energy.” TOMI adds, “I’ve…
Pioneering a melodic and emotional brand of street music, Lil Durk impresses with his impactful songwriting. Reflecting on his rough childhood and contrasting with his blessed present, Durk contemplates his come-up on “Granny Crib.” A highlight from Durk’s Just Cause Y’all Waited EP, “Granny Crib” finds Durk finding a balance between his career and his responsibility as a parent, trying…
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sammy Strittmatter is set to release his ambitious fourth full-length album, Get Out of the City, on Palo Santo Records on May 18, 2018, and he’s pleased to premiere a song from the album, “Brown Eyes,” for Skope readers here today! “‘Brown Eyes’ was an instrumental song for years, until I started…
It only seems fitting that some of the seasoned artists have come back to reenergize the music scene. This can be the case with indie rocker Alan Chapell. He has many years of experience in the tricky business of what they call the “music industry” – more on that below. Chapell first got his feet…
Window replacement comes with unlimited benefits to homeowners. Replacing order windows not only improve the curb appeal of your entire structure but also can cut your utility bills considerably and help you save some coins for the other projects. When you do appropriate replacements for windows, you will be able to cut expenses on various…
Will Thomas Reed Releases Single, “Home is Where the Bar is” Nashville based country music artist WILL THOMAS REED has released his new single, “Home Is Where the Bar Is.” Originally premiered on Country Music News, “Home Is Where the Bar Is” is the first single off of his upcoming To Whom It May Concern……
It is a kind of aphorism that good things will make you wait. After gigging around the live performances throughout North-East America for almost 25 years, Rob Ashley has recently come out with his own music album, ‘Premiere. Farewell’. It has been, for sure, very hard for his fans to wait for an exclusively Rob…
In an era when mainstream culture is dominated by the electronic tendencies of modern pop, hip-hop and dance music, the question often arises: is rock dead? Armed with the sweet psychedelic sounds of the 60s, New York, NY’s Acting Natural reminds us that rock n’ roll is on the brink of a second coming in…
There are few things in art that affect the human psyche more than restorative nostalgia. It’s a force that consumes us in a wave of emotions more powerful than any present-tense musings. San Francisco based singer/songwriter, Liz Kennedy has teamed up with American music icon, Taj Mahal to take us down memory lane on their…
Classified Misinformation, The Grey Agents’ debut effort, garnered considerable acclaim upon its release, but their sophomore release Last Generation consolidates the promise of that initial recording and expands on its musical possibilities. The West Virginia based five piece continues to embrace songwriting influences like REM and Elvis Costello, wiry adult oriented rock with a decidedly…
Popz, also known as “The Triple OG” is based out of Merced, California, and it probably one of the coolest artists you could ever listen to, hip and cool at the age of 73, when most people are settling down, Popz want to know “R U Freaky?” “R U Freaky” is a combination of Funk…
Fans of rock, country and folk alike will be very thrilled to hear the new split EP by Stephen Karl & Handsome Animals and Darlin Darlin, available this coming May 4th. I was fortunate enough to give the split a couple of spins today, pre-release, and was not only satisfied with what I heard, but…
Watch now: SHIRT reveals Woman Is God “WOMAN IS GOD” was filmed in Freetown, Sierra Leone and various surrounding provinces this past year. SHIRT spent ten days exploring the region, having conversations, and witnessing first hand the complexities and perseverance of its people and land. The experience was both the most beautiful and heartbreaking of…
If you’re planning to make a road trip to Canada , or if you’re planning a move or a long-term stay, it would be wise to do some research as to what to expect. Driving in Canada isn’t terribly different than driving in the United States, but there are enough differences to give pause. Laws…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News French alternative/blues rockers Watchers premiered new single “How long is your night” About a year after the release of its debut single EP ‘Two²’ still available for digital on Bandcamp and some months of hard work, French alternative/blues rockers WATCHERS just premiered their new song called “How long…
The factual date when Bud Collins Trio Band did form lies in ambiguous; it may be the 70s’ or 80s’, even the band members are not sure about it. But, when it comes to producing gorgeous pop music, evoking powerful emotion with beautiful yet strange effects, Bud Collins Trio stand in the first row. From…
Australian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd will release his latest studio album Storm Boy on May 25 via Nettwerk Records. With today’s announcement, Xavier shares the closing song from the forthcoming album called “Times Like These.” The latest track, accompanied by just a guitar and harmonica, shows the artist’s message of simplicity and mindfulness. For…
Remember an encounter with a wild bear could prove to be dangerous if you are not aware of bear safety tips. In most cases, the National Parks provide a whole lot of information and dictates for protecting yourself from a bear attack. If you are planning a trip to the forest, you must do your…
Canada has been known for giving the world everyone from Anne Murray, Brian Adams, Justin Beiber and Drake;however, there is a group that may not have been as well known as the above names but around longer than Beiber and Drake, they are called “Crack Of Dawn” The group was originally signed to Columbia Records…
David T. Dunn’s release, Catch That Train, is a straightforward singer/songwriter effort. These six songs never attempt to do anything fancy. You won’t hear unusual instrumentation or unexpected time signatures. Instead, Dunn gives us a six-song set of solid songwriting. The title track is like the troubadour’s siren song. Dunn isn’t sure where ‘that train…
TOO $HORT LEAKS SEX TAPE The Sex Tape marks the third installment of a four-part series preceding the upcoming arrival of his 20th and final studio album—The Pimp Tape—out this summer. Living up to its name, The Sex Tape undresses 12 of $hort’s most raunchy, ratchet, and raw tracks ever. Hyphy production bubbles under the…
In spring, all things on earth revive and plants sprout. Microorganisms and flowers all come out. Due to the specificity of the human body and the spring environment, people might get allergy symptoms such as skin pruritus and sneeze, when pollen or microorganisms happen to reach them. And it is dry in spring. All these…
There is no connection in human history stronger than a familial bond, and the bloodline runs deep in the Pittsburgh, PA street folk band The Hills and The Rivers. Made up of four members of the Hill family and four fellow contributors to the 4th River Music Collective, The Hills and The Rivers have crafted…
There are some songs that have an impact that lasts far longer than their initial release, and anyone who remembers the alternative rock world of the mid-1990s will tell you that The Cranberries’ “Zombie” is one of those songs. Yes, “Zombie” topped charts around the world and went Platinum in three countries (Australia, Germany, and…
We are so excited here @skopemag to feature this new video Illuminati Beatz Presents ‘Life Is’ ft. Bun B, Gudda Gudda, Project Pat. This is just the way life should be as they fly on private jets, yachts, with beautiful women who are down for a good time. You got 3 legends from Bun B,…
Bad credit spells disaster. This means that it will not be easy for you to get hold of theauto loan but this should not worry you. What you need to do is consult a reliable car loan advisory service, and they can surely help you in this bad situation. Why You Should Trust a Car…
So many people around the world love traveling. There are even those who sell all their possessions so that they can travel the world, see new places, try new things and get a whole lot of new experience. Some people have even gone to the extent of visiting every country they could possibly visit in…
Mr MooQ’s “Double Happiness” is a simple song about the joys of romance. Over a gently bopping beat, colored with various keyboard elements, it’s like a perfect date soundtrack. “You can let your hair down/I will put the top up,” Mr MooQ advises. It’s all about relaxing and enjoying each other’s company. This is…
Using carefully arranged acoustic guitars and brooding harmonies, the Texas branded Suzanne’s Band creates a charming set of songs on the new extended play, Breathe, which is available now on Amazon.com. Suzanne’s Band is the official vehicle for Houstonian singer/songwriter Mia Suzanne Walker, and Walker is nothing short of a blinding force of positive energy…
It takes a lot of intense focus to craft an album, and it demands even more focus to compose and record an instrumental album. Although a lot of people might think that a band without a singer is a band with a lot less details to cover, quite the opposite is true. The effort and…
Minty Burns is the stoner rapper you’ve been waiting for. Curious and captivating, the Toronto artist has been releasing music since 2014 and made waves with his collaborations with Zoey Dollaz, Lil Duke, and Big Lean. Since his debut album The Golden Ticket, Minty has accumulated over 500K streams across Spotify and SoundCloud, and built…
ATM releases electric debut single ‘One Touch’ With years of experience writing and producing with global artists like Sigrid (NO), Alessia Cara (US), Rebecca & Fiona (SE) and Killian & Jo (DE) – Henrik Jonzon and Per Eklund met on tour one day and quickly found out that they had a love in common. A…
Joshua Ketchmark has made a career out of splitting time between Nashville and Los Angeles, two music maker hotspots, but his enthusiastically energetic album The Misses (mostly) sounds more L.A. than Music City. About the only place where cowboy boots win over fancy nightclub shoes comes at the album’s end with “Those Were the Days,”…
