Paul Coelho is and interesting artist from Bristol, England, primarily writing for the purpose-of others to pick up his catchy songs. His songwriting and lyricism are what stand out the most, backed by great instrumentation and influences in the right areas to round out his craft. You can hear many inflections of everyone from Beatles…
The East Coast’s next big thing, Billboard chart ingénue Angelica Joni is rising to the very front of the house pop scene. This New York native specializing in EDM, pop, and dance music is no stranger to the stage, having been performing for live audiences since she was only 8 years old. Now this electrifying…
MISS AMERICA ANNOUNCES THE “PRELIMINARY COMPETITION WEEK” The Miss America Organization and dick clark productions announced today the panel of judges for the non-broadcast preliminary rounds of “The 2018 Miss America Competition.” The diverse group of judges will select the top 15 finalists competing for the title of Miss America 2018 during the preliminary week…
NatStar is “music in the flesh.” An artist, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one man, Chris Stowe; who goes by his artist name “NatStar,” is a musical force to be reckoned with. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Soul and Gospel, he’s a triple threat as he sings, raps…
Metal Saint, the performing name for composer/actor/ and production company owner James Tunnell, is a project born out of faith. It isn’t merely faith in a loving God. The project and its first single “Choose” are reflective of faith in himself, the collaborators surrounding him, and faith in the music to help him communicate his…
Omid Master’s latest three songs, undoubtedly taken from his impending third album, are indicative of an evolving talent who has a penchant for strong melodies, a memorable voice, and the ability to write cleanly and concisely about universal experiences his listeners share. He brings something of himself to the songs “I’m Going Crazy”, “Only You”,…
New Zealand singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore returns with the release of new single, “Beatnik Trip.” Written by Gin Wigmore, Steve Rusch and Mr. Hudson, “Beatnik Trip” highlights her soulful vocals against a lively foot-stomping percussion section to create a rousing and energetic summer single. The new song, in addition to being featured on her forthcoming album…
Los Angeles buzz-band Smoke Season has released the new music video for their latest single, “Good Days.” The pulsating alt-pop anthem combines an earworm chorus with bouncy synths and is accompanied by a nostalgic, sun-kissed new video, available on the band’s VEVO channel. The video, shot entirely on 8mm film, delivers a heavy dose of…
From Birmingham, Alabama comes hip-hop duo Shaheed and DJ Supreme. An in-your-face duo that’s performed with the likes of Akil (the MC of Jurassic 5), they’ve strayed from the typical dirty south style to the old-school boom-bap style of hip-hop. They began their collaboration in 2007, releasing two critically-acclaimed albums- Heath, Wealth, & Knowledge of…
SPACE4LEASE release dreamy indie psych-rock single “Drifting” A sonic transcendence of raw emotions, Space4Lease’s new single “Drifting” will take you on a passionate journey of love, heartbreak and acceptance. The track was released today, after premiering on Idobi earlier this week, who said, “You’ll be ‘Drifting’ from an intense love of the track to a…
Multi-talented singer, song writer and instrumentalist Lucas Rabel, has spent his life traveling across the lands, playing music, crafting and honing in on his sound of choice. His most recent efforts being his debut full-length album “Western Amber Skies”, really showing off a passion of creativity and talent. His source of which crosses many genres,…
Talent comes in a variety of ways for some, for the case of Lucas Rabel, he is one that is multi-talented, being an instrumentalist, as well as a singer and song writer of sorts who is a musician, playing music that hones in his sound and style. In fact, he has so much style he…
During the selection of the perfect decors and necessary objects for your bedroom, what obviously comes first in anybody’s mind is the bed. Just like a book cover represents a book, similarly, a bed sheet represents a bed as well as its owner. You can say that the bed sheet is the face of the…
Aradia is a Los Angeles based electropop artist with a sound that blends Pop, New Wave, and EDM. Her music has been likened to Lily Allen, Santigold & Grimes – sharing the fun, observational style of other female artists in her category. Known for her electrifying live performances, Aradia gets even the stiffest crowds moving.…
Today, singer-songwriter, TOMI releases new track “Alien,” along with an accompanying moving visual. “Alien” comes from an all-women creative team: the song was written by TOMI and produced by TOMI and Alex Hope, and the moving visual was directed by Clare Gillen. “Alien,” along with previously released tracks “Hideaway” and “Carry You,” will be featured…
In support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Grammy-Award winning rap artist Lecrae unveils the official video for his inspiring single “I’ll Find You” featuring Tori Kelly. Filmed at the Glendale Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, the powerful video was directed by Guerilla Hollywood’s Michael Mihail. https://www.stjude.org/ Patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital…
Having as much training and education as possible is of benefit to an entrepreneur, but it can be difficult to know which course or training option is best. Different people will have personal preferences, but there is a growing school of thought that entrepreneurs should consider online education. Online education is often more affordable than…
‘The moon has flown away’ is a truck Song composed and produced by Elliot Schneider and released on 12 June 2017. Elliot Schneider is a Rock song writer and a singer as well. Due to effects of Chemo, Elliot previously a teacher is forced to retire. However, as a talented songwriter, he sees another venture…
History is a point in time, in which something happens to make it have a point so important it makes a mark. That is precisely what happened with Josh Taerk, a singer and songwriter that has had what he calls an amazing history. He’s been playing local venues in and around Toronto for some time,…
Shawn “B-Down” Champan and Clinton “360” Smith met in 1995 while working on separate projects in the same studio, and their shared passion for music wove a tight bond between them. B-Down started a rap group at only 16 years old, and kept hustling for years before taking a break from the mic, only to…
Wild Honey release video for ‘Break Away’ Rolling into some serious momentum this week, Wild Honey have launched their very own record label Spillway Records, just been announced on the BIGSOUND 2017 lineup and today share the rousing new video for their single ‘Break Away’. Following it’s premiere with Rolling Stone yesterday the video is…
Orange county’s Simpkin Project are proud to announce the release date for their upcoming album Beam of Light. The six-piece band will release their fourth studio album on September 22, 2017 on VP Records’ Dub Rockers imprint. Pre-orders launch on August 11th. The Simpkin Project plays amulti-faceted blend of reggae, blues, rock, and Americana, steeped…
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition or an emotional disability, you are definitely wondering how your life will change. Your doctor must have told you about the importance of emotional support from your family and friends, which is a crucial aspect in treating and managing these conditions. People suffering from mental…
Wayland’s upcoming album “Rinse and Repeat” was set for release this summer but was pushed back to be out in the fall instead. But the summer was not missed since the band did release the first single to come off this album called “Through The Fire”. A song turned single made into a lyrical video…
Multi-platinum and multi-award winning Global superstar Shania Twain has released the Matthew Cullen (Katy Perry, Kygo, Weezer, Beck) directed video for her single ‘Life’s About to Get Good’. The track is taken from ‘Now’, Shania’s first album in fifteen years, out September 29, on Mercury, Nashville. When writing “Life’s About to Get Good,” Shania explains,…
Twenty years after their debut ‘Word Gets Around’ and six #1 albums later, Stereophonics are set to release their new album ‘Scream Above The Sounds’ on November 3rdon Parlophone Records. Their tenth studio album, ‘Scream Above The Sounds’ follows ‘Keep The Village Alive’ which went straight to #1 when it was released in 2015 –…
What do you get when you take a classically trained pianist and graphic artist and raise him with a passion for hip-hop? Jase Harley, a New Jersey native and freelance multimedia creator who’s music has garnered over 12 million streams worldwide. Even before he began taking piano lessons at age 12, he grew up an…
Sian Cross – ‘Gave Away’ Sian says: “The music video is a direct presentation of the story behind Gave Away told through the medium of dance. The lense provides a connection between the subject and myself; I helplessly watch on as my best friend struggles to break away from a life of drugs. The video…
The songs on this EP are country and the style of country is well reflected in the name of the band. Peasant Moon Songs is a nod towards folk songs, where the idea of country began, on a porch with a singer and a guitar or a banjo. A musician singing out under the moon…
One of the most memorable experiences in a person’s life is going to their first concert. This is a great opportunity to forget your troubles and just dance (or head bang) your troubles away with friends. However, it’s important to prepare properly for a concert and to know what behaviors to avoid. Here are four…
Jack Massic, also known as Santiago Hernandez, is a Colombian songwriter that has been releasing popular electronic singles for about a year that have been creatively dubbed as “Topical House Music”. Massic has been writing, producing, and playing music for over a decade, and was previously the drummer of a highly successful Colombian band called…
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rhett May many times over the years and his Classic Rock & Indian roots are what truly shape him as an artist. Rhett is relentless when it comes to perfecting his music/sound and I can honestly say I have heard the sharp transformations and swift adjustments just over…
Northwest Indiana’s Cloakroom have announced a run of Fall tour dates in support of their forthcoming sophomore album Time Well, which is set for an August 18 release on CD/2xLP/digital by Relapse Records. The trio’s unique amalgam of shoegazing textures, bittersweet melodies, and labyrinthian song structures is conveyed via smotheringly heavy tones that would befit…
“My music is my passion” is said to be the nutshell that covers Dennis Sy, singer, song writer, and performer of his own composition of work, consisting of 30 original songs and counting, spanning across 20 years. Dennis Sy’s most recent work is a song called “Can She Stay”, which words were written by Dennis…
Suntrodden is a band from Atlanta Georgia comprised of Erik Stephansson and all of his talent. He created Suntrodden after visiting a record shop around 2000 and heard music there that felt dreamy, strange and beautiful and says he has been chasing that feeling ever since. Well I think he nailed it when creating this…
Tennessee is world-renowned for it’s contributions to American music. Nashville is a modern-day mecca of music, the country music roots running deep. Memphis itself has a long history of churning out legendary sounds. But even though the big cities get all of the press, many of the artists making their name come from small towns.…
“Countless Ways” is a new track from Brooklyn-based Trevor Forrest “Countless Ways” is a song of loss, a performance where the empty RSVP seats in a concert hall are lovers lost to memory. “Don’t pick up when I call” is that one-sided ending we all know too well. “Like you somehow appear” as a ghost,…
So here we are back at it @skopemag.com. It feels so good to be back after a week in North Conway, NH – The White Mountains. I suggest you all take a trip and embrace nature’s beauty. So today we have an amazing country band by the name Havala. We got the chance to chat…
Today, critically acclaimed rapper, songwriter and producer, Belly, releases a new track titled P.O.P. (Power of Pussy). The catchy mid-tempo cut, produced by Ben Billions, demonstrates Belly’s proven and flawlessly smooth lyrical ability, coupled with a powerful message focused on female empowerment, the strength of women, and Belly’s conscious stance on equality within humanity. P.O.P.…
Breaker Novogratz has been busy since releasing his latest hit single, “Home”. The multi-talented teen is starring in his own web series, appropriately named Breaking Breaker, which also features his brother, Five. The web series follows Breaker’s climb in the pop music world. Now comes the release of his second single, “There She Was” available…
