So here we are on Thanksgiving morning all ready to eat, drink, music, family & football. We have on here no stranger to @skopemag with Ed Roman. Ed is based north of Detroit in Canada and he is always so fun & candid with us. He is riding high with an impressive 2017 and is…
So we are so excited to post on an incredibly talented female singer/songwriter by the name Nina Soderquist. We checked in with her from her home in Helsingborg, Sweden. We get to chat with her about her new music, holiday plans, and that she is a part of the armed forces, lets get into it.…
It has been well established that music can help you to counter stress, manage pain and find comfort. It does not matter what sort of music you listen to as long as you like it. You should first identify the sort of music that you prefer; it should be something that soothes your senses and…
Next to the entire All is an astonishing work by Danish experimental sound quartet We like We, consisting of Katrine Grarup Elbo (violin), Josefine Opsahl (cello), Sara Nigard Rosendal (percussion) and Katinka Fogh Vindelev (voice). Although classically trained, all four share a desire for exploring, experimenting and shaping a sound of their own, something which…
Platinum-selling DJ, producer and label owner Erick Morillo has unveiled the vocal reworks of his collaboration with revered producer Kryder: ‘Waves.’ Released on Erick’s seminal Subliminal label, the track inherits a brand-new interpretations of the August original with the silky vocals of Australian songstress Bella Hunter. Drawing influence from noughties trance with fluttering guitar strings…
Detroit’s youngest hip hop royalty, Brooklyn Queen, is back with another raucous clip that shows that this little lady knows how to party! Her last single “Keke Taught Me” captured her and her friends turning a quiet night home into an energetic dance party. In her new video for “Emoji,” she turns a deathly dull…
TOTO BONA LOKUA Announce Long-Awaited Return with ‘Bondeko’ The musical adventure known as ‘Toto Bona Lokua’ began 13 years ago when three renown world musicians came together to form a magical bond. Now Gerald Toto, Richard Bona, and Lokua Kanza have reunited in 2017 to pick up where they left off. With soulful, CSN-esque harmonies…
Ryan Zimmerman sings with soul on the down-to-earth style of “Ephemeral as a Kiss”. A loose, laid-back vibe informs the entirety of the collection. The way the entire collection comes in and out of focus lends it a dreamy aura. Lyrics further emphasize this spacey quality, as the vocals have an intimacy to them. Easily…
Ali B offers a fresh bold take on the ballad with the neon-hued “Strangers In Love”. With a neat mixture of dub, electro, house and pop the song offers an infectious energy. The optimistic quality of the track feels undeniable while Ali B’s lyricism describes the lust that allows relationships to truly blossom. Her voice…
Thoughtful and delicate, Asha Pieper crafts a mysterious, mystical world on the gracious style of “History”. Chamber pop anchors the piece while Asha Pieper draws from jazz and folk to deliver a fully-formed whole. Framing the entire piece in a slightly theatrical context, Asha Pieper lets the piece evolve with such deliberate pacing. How Asha…
Chris Sullivan sings about a little slice of Americana with the joyous celebration of “By The Light Of The Radio”. By letting country, the blues, and classic rock come together the track has a communal, all-consuming spirit to it. What truly ties the song together is the passion and fire of the vocals which gives…
For a musician, your entire life and sanity is composed within those two appendages at the end of your arms, and if one of them breaks, it can seem like it’s the end of the world. But just because you might have a cast or splint on your hand for a few months doesn’t mean…
There are so many things that you do in the car today that are solely about practicality. From getting to work to running errands to picking kids up at school, it’s like your car doesn’t get to see or do anything fun anymore. People used to take all kinds of long drives for fun, but…
Tropical Fuck Storm (TFS for short) is a newborn band formed by Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin (The Drones). Liddiard and Kitschin are joined by maniacs Lauren Hammel (High Tension) on drums and Erica Dunn (Harmony, Palm Springs) on guitars, keys and other gadgets. Not since John Lydon changed it up from the Sex Pistols…
Today we get to chat with a true country musician, Richard Lynch as he prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday in Kentucky. He is an authentic country artist and lets everyone know it. Richard released his third studio album on April 1st, on Fence Row Records and he is already climbing the major radio charts. “Mending…
We are so excited today to have an authentic emcee coming out of Nashville, TN by the name Iam_Phi. Iam_Phi is looking to strike a nerve in the digital world with the release of two singles “Still Not Free” and “Lie To Me.” We got to chat with him about Thanksgiving, his music making process,…
Aaron Camper, the Grammy nominated artist known for viral tracks like “Hypnotizing,” (20M streams) “Blow” and “High $ Habit” has released yet another tantalizing song called “So Cold.” The gorgeous track opens with a film interlude — something Aaron has been experimenting with this upcoming project — and is packed glimmering midi productions reminiscent of…
Buying a home is presumably the biggest decision one takes in life. It takes a lot of consideration including pricing, realtors and of course the house itself. Real estate is a vast industry. To make the right choice, you need to have in-depth knowledge of the market. That is why you need to know some…
In a generation of evolving talents, many new artists are gradually hitting the limelight with their innovative thoughts and ideas. ‘Band of the Hawk’ is a group of some of the best-talented souls that have evolved with time with their innovative style of Hip Hop music creations. They have recently released their first single, ‘Black…
The eclectic duo of Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel are no strangers to adventure. Irakli has lived and performed in New York City for most of his life, while the golden-voiced Anana Kaye made her way to the States all the way from the Republic of Georgia. Their latest single is called “American Smile”, and…
SOREN BRYCE Premieres New Video “Cellophane” Brooklyn based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Soren Bryce, teamed up with Refinery 29 to premiere her brand-new video for “Cellophane.” The track, which draws parallels between love and addiction, layered with chilling synth lines and ominous vocals, is off her debut full-length, Discussions With Myself, which will be released early 2018. Stream…
When I pushed Play on “Circles”, I was instantly attracted to the glorious sound coming through. Blue Apollo is firing off a Hit Song here that is sure to take off and make a successful landing. This four-piece band from Dallas, Texas has created a sound that is insanely compelling. “Circles” is a bonus track…
Toronto’s Stellina was excited to share her debut full length release, Star Seventeen EP, on Friday, November 17, 2017. Delivering ethereal soprano vocals against an experimental backbeat produce by L-SPEX, Stellina is the most exciting artist spilling out of Toronto this year. Stellina, named Justine Iaboni, is an established Canadian lifestyle blogger known as Jetset…
It’s difficult being a new artist and trying to break through into the music industry. You’re working long hours and don’t always know who to trust. You know you have special qualities and passion behind your music, so that’s why you keep at it. Securing a music gig isn’t easy, and you should be proud…
From its title to its final hollow tunes, Black Water is a track that haunts and seduces listeners into relating to its singer. The first track in Thomas Abban’s album A Sheik’s Legacy, Black Water has a legacy of its own. The first word that comes to mind with the opening notes from Black Water…
It is challenging to manage a total clutter hoarding situation all by your own. Let it be your house cleaning or commercial space cleaning, if you find something which is too much to manage, it is ideal to call in the help of professional hoarding services to take it up for you. However, many of…
SSION LAUNCHES “COMEBACK” 2018 will mark a decade for Cody Critcheloe releasing music as SSION (pronounced SHUN) and appropriately the first new single from SSION, out now, is called “Comeback”. SSION has gained a cult following in art /film/ fashion/ music for writing infections pop songs that blur gender and genre. SSION’s videos, directed by…
Caroline Ferrante sings with a sunny optimism on the fantastic thoughtful pop of “SKY”. With such an incredible fervor, Caroline Ferrante shows off her considerable chops. Over the course of the collection Caroline Ferrante draws upon twee, country, classical, jazz, all brought together through carefully woven stories. Attention to detail works wonders as she incorporates…
The U.S. American deliver defiance on the rebellious spirit of “Greatest Hits”. Jagged guitar riffs, shouted lyrics, and infectious rhythms, everything about it views the U.S. through a critical lens. Consumerism, lack of geographical knowledge, yet they have a patriotic edge as displayed on “FCK THE KGB” as to be a true patriot means to…
Robbing Johnny delivers a stylistic tour-de-force on the powerful “Cold March”. Neatly merging folk, indie rock, rap, and the singer-songwriter tradition into a potent whole, Robbing Johnny proves to be a deft storyteller. Over the course of the album Robbing Johnny focuses upon the unique worlds that come together to make up New York City.…
A Killer’s Confession pummels the listener with an all-engrossing sound on “Angel on the Outside”. Effortlessly merging metal and hard rock into a satisfying whole, the track barrels through with such bombast. Volume is an absolute must for “Angel on the Outside” deserves to be felt as much as heard, packed with a tremendous amount…
Christian Rock finds its roots back in 1960 when some Christian metal artist bands started gaining commercial success. ‘’Here and Now Don’t Stop” is a new rock band based in Hillsboro, Ohio, who has recreated the magic of Christian rock with their very first released single track ‘Battle Cry’ with Thermal Entertainment, from their first…
Thomas Abban proves to be a singer-songwriter of the highest caliber on the bluesy rock of “A Sheik’s Legacy”. Quite versatile, Thomas Abban creates an entire journey over the course of the album, allowing things to get real wild. Nimble and quick on his feet, Thomas Abban ensures that things veer through with an unquenchable…
With just under a month to go till the release of his new album, The Carnival Vol. III: The Fall & Rise of a Refugee, Wyclef Jean has shared his newest music video for “What Happened To Love.” The brand new video has garnered almost 2 million views on YouTube and has already received love…
It is time to get a reality check. Does not matter how fit you are, you would need additional support to accomplish your fitness goals. Getting tired is a problem many faces. This usually creates a problem in achieving the fitness goal. To overcome tiredness, you need to find the right supplement which can help…
Employing almost fifty musicians to help realize his musical aims, singer/songwriter Cameron Blake’s second release Fear Not aspires to the same level of achievement as his previous album 2015’s Alone on the World Stage and surpasses it in many respects. No one can sanely accuse Blake of keeping his goals modest. The dozen songs included…
We should, in these increasingly homogenized times, appreciate unique musical acts when they come along. Most are genre hybrids and Toronto’s FXRRVST (pronounced as forest) is no exception. The duo of Matthew Fuentes and Holly Forrest are close onstage and off and demonstrate a remarkably sympathetic musical point of view for a musical act that…
It’s refreshing to hear traditional sounds finding new expression in 2017 and showing continued relevancy. You have to measure relevancy by more than just sales and commercial standing. Relevancy means that this song, cloaked in a combination of guitar, steady percussion, and organ, speaks as directly to listeners as the combination did when it first…
To drop the last couple of pounds and lose all the cellulite around your navel, you do not need to spend a bulk of the money. You just need to understand how your body works and why your belly seems to be the fat magnet. Unless you know the mechanisms that govern the fat accumulation…
Sung with such tenderness, Ron Hamrick’s “I Saw the Sign” has a perfect autumnal quality to it. The intimate approach works well as Ron Hamrick keeps things to the absolute essentials. With only a synthesizer, piano, and guitar leading the way, the arrangement has a warmth to it. By far the true highlight comes from…
