Building a home music studio is easily one of the most fun projects you can undertake. Aside from giving you an opportunity to record your music, having a studio at home can help you connect with other local musicians or even open up a new career path as an audio engineer. When setting up your…
Formed in the Big Easy, psych-pop, art duo Moon Honey have returned with another delightful gem, “Betta Fish.” The track is out today on Apple Music and Spotify and is their first release since the critically acclaimed 2013 debut “Hand-Painted Dream Photographs”, which quietly sent shockwaves throughout the underground, bubbling up with praise courtesy of…
“I wanted to write a song where the focus jumped from person to person, like a contagion. The idea was that each verse would be an ordinary “day in the life of” each character, and that whatever was going on was a banal and daily grind. Each character would be possessed with this spirit, making…
Rebecca Lappa’s voice sings with fiery passion on the elegant “Spirit EP”. Lyrics focus upon the great moments in life, the ones that come to truly define a person. Vocals possess a great range, going from soaring into the heavens to more hushed, intimate moments. Throughout it all her uncanny ear for melody allows the…
Fans of the reclusive singer songwriter are finding delight in David Arn’s latest music video, “Not Amused”. Released on the U.S. Election Day, the video, produced by William Murray and Alice Teeple, is filmed in New York City and shows a sharp contrast between the world of Trump Tower and the under belly of the…
As an airsoft gun user, you would always experience great thrill and enjoyment while playing with it. But, do you know that your airsoft gun needs regular upkeep for providing you the best experience and everlasting fun. Zero maintenance is just a myth. You cannot afford just to throw away your airsoft gun when not…
Feelings, Mr. Flannery would tell you, are complicated things. Happiness, sadness?, leave the simple stuff to the amateurs. No, Mr. Flannery And His Feelings are after something a little subtler, a little more thoughtful, and ultimately, more provocative: gray areas, moments of ambivalence, aches, sudden breakthroughs, lightning-flash realizations. Try Your Hardest, the first album from…
Björk’s ninth studio album, Utopia is out now via One Little Indian Records, and is available for purchase (including cryptocurrency). The album is written by Björk with five of the 14 songs co-written by Arca and one co-written by Sarah Hopkins. All of the songs except one is co-produced by Arca. One of the songs…
cybersex, the new album from singer, songwriter, and producer blackbear — is released today, “Cyber Monday,” on Beartrap/Alamo/Interscope Records and is now available via all digital retailers. “If you haven’t heard yet of blackbear, now’s the time to start paying attention,” said TIME Magazine, which also called him “a versatile artist on the rise.” Several…
You’re planning a trip in a campervan hire New Zealand. You’re excited and can’t wait to be on the open road again. With so much to do and so much to see, you have everything prepared and packed and you’re ready to go. But before you set off, you want to make sure that you’re…
King Keon is a talented, up and coming Hip-Hop artist from the dynamic neighborhoods of Jersey City, New Jersey. A young man who is fulfilling his destiny, he has had considerable trials and tribulations in his 23 years of life. Standing by the saying, “Music is art imitating life,” this artist pours his honest and…
The Next One Direction: Undecided Future Wins Duet with Jason Derulo on YouTube’s “Best.Cover.Ever.” “Best.Cover.Ever.” is a cutting-edge talent competition series hosted and executive produced by Grammy Award-winning artist Ludacris and produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Endemol Shine North America. The series premiered exclusively on YouTube Monday, November 20th and features superstar artists Jason…
As someone with fingers on the pulses of various music scenes, almost nothing feels worse than an empty show. When no one shows up to see a live act, there can be a number of causes. The following are only five of those reasons, which can quickly be corrected to ensure a packed venue every…
Disconnected Genius taps into an early 90s shaggy dog indie rock with the insightful “Nirvikalpa Meow”. Sung with such tenderness, the lyrics have a sharp wit about them while they offer reflections on the current state of affairs. These stories range from the personal to more wide-scope thoughts. Arrangements go for an intimacy of sorts,…
Chris Murphy is a renowned multi-talented violinist, singer, and writer who have been enlightening the music world with his engaging performances and brilliant song recordings for the past twenty-five years. He has used his expert skills to bring back the magic of age-old musical styles but with an innovative fusion of his own modern and…
Amilia K Spicer is a renowned American singer and songwriter from the early nineties, who has enchanted her audience with her amazing writing and singing skills. A native of Pennsylvania, Spicer is a well-trained pianist who had moved away from home to Los Angeles CA to seek her dream of becoming a film director. Later…
Originally hailing from Northern California, Jonathan Cavier is a renowned singer and song composer who has been producing creative pop music for quite a long time now. Cavier merges the various styles of pop and rock music to create a unique quality melody of his own. His new album ‘Blue Room’ released in 2017 brings…
Sarah Morris sings with true heart and soul on the gentle folk journey of “Hearts In Need Of Repair”. The loveliness of the entire album cannot be overstated – Sarah Morris knows exactly the right level of accompaniment her voice requires. Never overdone, she keeps the arrangements thoughtful, stylish, and with a true sense of…
The latest single from Nashville based singer/songwriter Kelly McGrath, “O Holy Night”, takes some of its inspiration from Jeff Buckley’s famous rendition of “Hallelujah”. Instead of subjecting listeners to the customary approach to Christmas themed music, bloated arrangements replete with strings and whole host of other clichéd elements, McGrath strips this spiritually minded tune down…
Since 1968 when first presented by its maker Douglas Engelbart, the mouse changed shape and design various times. It was during the ‘80s that it gained the look similar it has today, and today it comes perfected for all kinds of operations. But the appearance and use of mice didn’t hinder those who preferred the…
Cardio has its own secrets when it comes to health and fitness. Engaging in too much can actually burn fat fast, but also eat away into your muscle mass. The key to gaining muscle while doing cardio is to balance your nutrition, workout plan and rest. Your body does not actually grow muscle mass during…
Sammi Rae Murciano sings with passion on the sophisticated pop perfection of “Reflection”. Keeping things to the absolute essentials works quite well, for Sammi Rae Murciano’s voice radiates with a great feeling of yearning. With this caring, almost caressing delivery, Sammi Rae Murciano allows the track to possess a meditative quality. Throughout the entirety of…
David Lee Murphy Hits The Top 40 in 2 Weeks When times are tough, a good ole boy’ll figure out how to stay sane – and then write a song about it. But for David Lee Murphy, he took things a step further when he wrote “Everything’s Gonna To Be Alright.” Rather than just write…
Catherine McGrath has today released her brand new single ‘Thought It Was Gonna Be Me’, which has become her ninth consecutive New Music Friday UK playlisted track on Spotify. It is the second single taken from her debut album, which is being released in spring next year via Warner Bros. Records. The release comes ahead…
300 recording artist, Hopsin has released his 8th studio album, No Shame, which is available at all digital music retailers and streaming services here. No Shame is a visionary compilation of 17 tracks recorded and produced by Hopsin. Leading up to the exciting album release, Hopsin has released numerous music videos like “The Purge” and…
The debut album from Schultz & Forever has been a long time coming, but Jonathan Schultz (the man behind the musical moniker) has spent the time exploring and delving into his artistic core. The writing process has been free, wild and joyful. Schultz & Forever’s three EP’s to date have each been a creative leap…
Nothing But You, Nicky sings with fire and passionate on the sweeping beauty of “On My Own”. With powerful vocals leading the way, Nothing But You, Nicky serves as the very heart of the track as her voices rises up towards the heavens. Poetic lyricism defines the entirety of the piece while it unfurls in…
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…
