If you are planning to move, it is important to appreciate the need to start planning early. One of the main things you have to do is identify a reliable moving company to help with the process. Many household owners have undergone untold stress trying to move on their own and this is a good…
New EP presale available Sept 1 and available everywhere Sept 8, 2017. With a soulful voice, haunting synths and a hiphop beat that hits your chest, its no wonder listeners are already falling in love with up and comer Bianca Gisselle. A talented singer/songwriter who has penned songs with Gin Wigmore, Merges, Jason Butler of…
Work marks Pope’s seventh studio album. To date, he has surpassed one million monthly listeners on Spotify, sold out shows in more than 20 countries, sold over 2 million digital tracks, had over 200 million streams on Spotify, 630 million plays on Pandora and 150 million views on YouTube. The album was recorded completely in…
Ana Morris the 19-year-old Hoosier, is a contemporary soul singer willing to bare it all, to get her name out into the open, even though she has yet to find herself. “Hit That”, and “Take A Ride”, establishes Anna’s confidence as an individual, as she is introducing herself and her goals within the music industry.…
We were swept away with Mista Roe’s slow jam “Bees and Birds,” and now “The R&B king of Shreveport, Louisiana” has returned with an all new ballad sure to swell the hearts of many. Since his last release, Mista Roe has made it to the #55 spot in the R&B Top 100 on iTunes with…
Funeral Mourning to release “Left Seething Yet Unspoken & Veneration of Broken Worlds” “Left Seething Yet Unspoken & Veneration of Broken Worlds”, the new album from austrian black metallers Funeral Mourning, will be released on September 9th via Nihilistische KlangKunst. With a running time of 23 minutes, “Left Seething Yet Unspoken & Veneration of Broken…
Following a European tour behind his new album, Land Of Doubt, Sam Baker is turning his attention to creative projects in 2017: Opening his first-ever exhibition as a visual artist, staging an original play and filming a documentary. As you may know, Sam has limited hearing after being on a bus that exploded during a…
Future wave songstress/producer NOVAA and producer/songwriter LO release third single “Go There” – off upcoming collaborative album “LIGHTS”. “Go There” is about empty promises and letting go of someone that doesn’t really want you. It’s the moment you realize that you’re put on hold and that it’s not a romance but a game. The bubble…
WILD HONEY announce ‘Messed Up’ single Wild Honey continue their sweet home run today with ‘Messed Up’, a new single and video combo arriving just in time for a five date, tri-state tour kicking off next week. Despite its jangly carefree surface and indie-pop finesse, ‘Messed Up’ holds a deeper world-weary lyricism. Front man Thom…
When you consider your home environment and musical instruments in the same thought, you may simply think of a place where you practice your skills. However, your home environment could actually be damaging your musical instruments in a variety of ways. Dust Every house has some level of dust in it. Even if the house…
A dedicated guitarist with a love for Reggae, Dub, and Soul music, we present you with Van Gordon Martin. This spirited musician from Illinois started his music career at the young age of seven, and grew his love for the art in the rich Chicago roots. His very first job was polishing and stringing guitars…
Through The Dog’s Eyes by bd. Gottfried is an eclectic album with a lot of influences drawn from those he has worked around over the years which reads pretty impressive. This is an album he’s obviously proud of, and the moods it swings through tell all about that. As a veteran musician, he’s seasoned beyond…
After keeping everyone waiting for the past three years, finally Seconds Before Landing makes a compelling comeback with their third album, “Now That I Have Your Attention”. Pittsburgh based John Crispino, the talented composer and vocalist have recreated the magic similar to what their first critically acclaimed album, “The Great Deception”, has retained all these…
Across The Board (ATB) is an award-winning Canadian pop rock/Americana band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 160 Youtube videos, debut album and an upcoming EP, who seamlessly combine creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock ‘n roll envelope with harmonious power vocals and catchy electric guitar riffs. Forged from…
Firing on all cylinders as they blast back into public consciousness, Starsailor have revealed another track from their upcoming album All This Life, which is set for release on September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. One of the most upbeat tracks from the album, both lyrically and musically, ‘Take A Little Time’ bounces with a pulsing…
FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A WITH TOVE LO STARTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 – 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CET https://www.facebook.com/tovelo Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling Swedish artist Tove Lo closes out her Lady Wood Phase 1 era in cinematic fashion with the release of “Fire Fade”—the epic follow up to her critically acclaimed and controversial short film,…
Critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Sam Dew releases new track “Runner” today. “Runner” is available at all digital retail providers. Born on the South Side of Chicago and coming of age in Atlanta, Dew, who is currently in the studio working on his much anticipated debut album, is best known for his 2015 EP “Damn…
The 1 Class – ‘You Can’t Change Me’ The 1 Class, a Chicago based indie rock band. Our debut EP ‘The Love War’ contains four songs, each song being part of a story about the battle many people face during a crucial turning point in a relationship. It’ll be released on September 22nd. The single…
London quartet Colouring release a new single — “If I Ever Lose Your Love” — today via all digital service providers. The track is the fourth to be released from the band’s new EP, Heathen, which is also released today by Interscope Records. A haunting piano ballad, “If I Ever Lose Your Love” follows Colouring’s…
Nashville-based americana singer-songwriter Sam Rochford is best known for her laid-back and introspective hit, “So Easy.” The song catapulted the 25-year-old Connecticut native onto the national charts, reaching the IndieWorld Country Record Report Top 40 and the Independent Music Network’s Top 15. The former WSM radio on-air personality is still riding high with her debut…
If you want to become successful in the music industry you are going to need more than a combination of musical ability and a technical skill set. These are just the beginning to what you will need to succeed in your art. Listed below are five of the most important things you will need when…
Sweden based singer/songwriter Deborah Henriksson is coming out with her new album, Near and Far, on the 25th of August. Henriksson’s music is a mix of Celtic, folk, and country. You can even hear some pop influences if you pay attention. With a rich and distinct sound, Henriksson stays true to her roots in her…
Birmingham, “The Magic City,” Alabama is the indie rock city that just keeps on giving, this time in the form of the exceptional new act MRYGLD (pronounced ‘marigold’). This band is as fresh as they come, formed recently in 2017 by Brandon Snipes and the musical “dynamic duo” of Shane and Alyssa Jewell. After recruiting…
Julian “Got It On Your Own” Feat. Jeremih Video Premiere Julian – a rising rapper/producer from Detroit, MI – has announced the release of his debut single, “Got It On Your Own.” The track, featuring Jeremih, is a slinky single that showcases the young 21-year old’s production prowess and raw lyricism. The song, premiered today…
It’s been a little over seven years since I last worked with Steven Bryan and reviewed his album ‘One Way’ back in 2009, – https://skopemag.com/2010/06/22/steven-bryan-one-way. I said then that “You haven’t seen nothing yet from the man they call Steven Bryan; just get ready and prepare yourself because it’s gonna be HUGE!” And man does…
Buying a car is not as easy as it seems. The biggest question perhaps is the size of the car. Should it be a large one or a small one? Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. If you ever are throwing an event, meeting, or party in beautiful & fun Clearwater, FL and…
Aussie sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone have unveiled a new song and beautiful new video to accompany it. “Chateau” is the second single from the pair’s upcoming album Snow, out September 15. The video premiered yesterday via Billboard. Directed by Jessie Hill and set in the magical surrounds of Mexico City, the video for…
Matt LeGrand was born in France, but moved to Chicago with his family at the age of seven. The Windy City lent him musical inspiration, and he soon found himself learning to play guitar and drums. Not long after, he started writing songs, and experimenting with different bands and duos in college that inspired him…
Nicc Angeles’ music is a language of its own doing, having been comprised of elements that were upon by true and unapologetic feelings vi communication, everything just fell into its proper place. That being said, Nicc goes into detail about his summer single called “Over This” as well as his debut EP release “Taking Off”.…
Californian Nicc Angeles is a musician like many other artists within the music scene, making something of themselves in the ways of the art that is music. But of course Nicc’s music is an accessible language of its very own. It is comprised of the elements that go of bring out the true and unapologetic…
American country-rock artist, Marc Daniels is set to release his second single and music video entitled, “Summer Song” from his recent record, Summer Song.This scorching summer anthem will be available on August 24th. https://www.marcdanielscountry.com/ In his new single, Daniels recounts the rich flashbacks of summer nights that start with road trips and bonfires. He embraces…
The only thing better than a hot cup of coffee is a great song playing at the same time. Whether you’re a fan of soft, romantic ballads or fast-paced pop, here are just a few musical samples that will pair nicely with your morning cup of 11th Street Coffee joe. “Ophelia” by the Lumineers If…
Have you come to notice that whatever your age, class, the profession is, there is always a song that appeals to you? No matter how stressed you are or how busy you are or occupied you might be; whenever that tone of music comes to your hearing you enjoy every line of the song. For…
Tuneful and tenacious, Arizona’s top up and coming band is back! Anyone who knows Jane N’ The Jungle knows they are a powerhouse of diverse musical aesthetics, from singer Jordan White’s musical theater background to guitarist Brian Dellis’s years as a punk rocker. An intriguing mashup of disparate influences, this musical tsunami creates a sonic…
WILD CUB RELEASE NEW SINGLE “MAGIC” Wild Cub today released new song “Magic” – the fourth and final preview track from their forthcoming new album Closer – and the chiming, soaring track can be heard now HERE. “Magic” follows previously released singles “I Fall Over,” “Speak,” and “Somewhere,” which are all off Closer and come…
“Stolen Moments” is the eighth solo album for Rick Shaffer, as it would have it, he was inspired by the concept that there is no guarantee’s or promise’s in life, and every minute he has spent writing and recording is his precious time. That said, this album takes 10-tracks of pure rock n’ roll mixed…
It can be very exciting to have a band and start getting gigs. This does mean, however, having to transport all of your equipment and gear to each venue, which can be difficult and require renting of vehicles and the like. If this is something that you are concerned about, we have a few things…
Americana singer-songwriter Shelly Waters is set to release her new, self-titled album on July 28, 2017. Evidence of Waters’ jambalaya-like recipe of sonic spices – and then some – are found within each of the dozen tasty tracks on Shelly Waters, which was recorded in Nashville with renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaler. “I feel…
TUSKS – aka UK multiinstrumentalist, songwriter, producer and chantreuse Emily Underhill – recently announced debut album Dissolve, due for release on October 13th via One Little Indian, and shared its title track. She returns today with the video for this single. When asked about the video, Underhill says: As soon as I wrote Dissolve, I…
After announcing and dropping the artwork earlier this week for his upcoming project #Selfish, out this fall, Problem has released the first single and new house party anthem “Get On It.” Inspired by Uncle Luke and 2 Live Crew, Problem is bringing the party back to the dance floor with his new single which he…
