Feature stories and artist interviews
Adrian John Szozda is a genuine singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toledo, Ohio and his latest release is titled ‘Night Owl’. With elements of folk, blues and rock along with a true indie sound, ‘Night Owl’ will wake up all of your senses. Adrian John Szozda has a very original style vocally and musically, which is…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 23, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RESTLESS SPIRIT reissue “Blood of the Old Gods” and release new video Magnetic Eye Records will reissue RESTLESS SPIRIT’s acclaimed and already sought-after sophomore full-length “Blood of the Old Gods” (2021) on October 28, 2022. The stoner sludge trio…
Chagall Guevara’s semi-riotous ride from early 1990’s indie darling almost-weres through the band-wrecked landscape of 1990’s alt-rock and into the 21st century never expected to reach this destination. It should have ended long ago, another well-intentioned and well-written album at the beginning now long disappeared into the ether. It didn’t work out that way. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChagallGuevara…
Queenie is an artist focused on capturing the energy of modern hip-hop while remaining true to the genre’s golden age. What makes her sound so special is that she ignites her beats with a lot of personality. The artist is a natural-born storyteller who knows what it takes to make music with emphasis and impact.…
We all know the phrase, love comes when you least expect it. A new single by Brighton-based Veiga Sanchez, better known as Salt Ashes, touches upon the exact phenomenon. ‘Didn’t See It Coming’ captures her version of a love story with Saturday Night Fever meets American diner-inspired visuals. Ever since her debut album in 2016,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 23, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TDR Promo: Kid Marley – Been Wavey Kid Marley rides the waves with his first solo body of work since his hit project “The Grey Area”. For Kid Marley, “being wavey” means feeling all types of vibrations and feelings,…
Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty delivers a dominant performance on the new album titled ‘Positive Numbers’. Based in Rochchester, Minnesota, Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty offers an authentic and engaging style that will attract many listeners from all walks of life. ‘Positive Numbers’ is hitting on all the right notes and is a…
Dallas-based singer-songwriter/producer Salim Nourallah sat down with @skopemag to talk about his new EP, “See You in Marfa” (out now). @skopemag: Tell us about your new EP. Salim: These five songs were part of 16 songs we recorded at Welcome to 1979 in Nashville. “See You in Marfa” was sonically an outlier. I loved how…
@skopemag news – monday – august 22, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BLACK SPACE RIDERS Release “Fear No More” Video Progressive, heavy psychedelic outfit BLACK SPACE RIDERS have revealed a video for their song “Fear No More”. The song is from their album We Have Been Here Before releasing on October…
Undefined by a genre or style, Dude Reppin Knowhere proudly fuses sounds that span across the precision-hitting East Coast bars, dirty South rap, all the way to Eastern European phonk. His music is a melting pot of all the world’s unique sounds, allowing for a multidimensional discography. Dude Reppin Nowhere’s 5-track EP Space Activated highlights…
Breathing new life into pop-rock, AJ Smith has been steadily climbing the charts with his nostalgia-laced, effervescent tracks that recontextualize modern music. Heavily inspired by pop culture and the zeitgeist of the 2020s, AJ Smith’s music is a time capsule of the feelings and emotions we are all currently experiencing. Blessed with booming vocals, impeccable…
Image Source Who doesn’t like listening to music? Plugging in and tuning out of the world is a popular pastime for many music enthusiasts. Addtitionally, the beat, tempo, and rhythm are excellent for your memory, help you relax, and conrol your mood. According to the Global Music Report, America has the most significant music industry…
David Harper is a worshiper, lover, outdoor enthusiast, husband, and father of two living in the Nashville, TN, area in The USA. David began playing guitar at 14, and his love for music grew as life moved forward. After talking to a friend, he realized Nashville would be the best place to fine-tune his craft…
@skopemag news – monday – august 22, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MERCURY CIRCLE – “Black Mirrors” from album “Killing moons” by Noble Demon MERCURY CIRCLE, born as a brainchild in 2018 by Iconcrash’s and Swallow the Sun’s Jaani Peuhu, offers dark rock infused with electrifying synth wave and slow, epic…
Blessed with witty writing skills, an ear for hits, production talent, an artillery of songs, positive influences, and a determination similar to that of a fighter, you will find recording artiste and record producer JB. JB, the man who wears many hats, is a transcendent talent in the music industry, whose versatility easily ranks among…
Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty provides an energizing performance and adds much excitement to the room with the band’s latest single titled “Little By Little”. This group is a six-piece roots rock band based in Rochester, Minnesota and “Little By Little” is a real gem. The group is made up of: Clay Fulton on…
Award-winning, Chart-topping Canadian singer-songwriter Ed Roman will World Premiere his video on Monday, August 22nd. Ed Roman is a celebrated Canadian musician with an avid fan following from across the globe. Having recently released his uplifting new single, “I have a Dream,” he has been working hard to create an equally positive and joyful video.…
Martin and Rose deliver folk music for families with “Dear Heart”. A nice slice of Americana there is an innocence to their sound. Arrangements feature a joy to be found amongst the many pieces. Every track builds off the last resulting in a soothing, rich sound that feels so warm and inviting. This is the…
An insistent beat propels “Shine” showing off the exquisite nature of P. Bailey’s lyricism. The hybrid approach to the work brings together elements of pop, techno, R&B, and more into this strange brew. Beats virtually bounce off the walls with the song swirling about in a wonderful swimming style. Verses cascade downwards. Word choice matters…
Rob Massard is an extremely genuine artist who sings from the heart and speaks from the soul. Rob is a progressive folk singer/songwriter who will take the listener on one incredible journey with his latest release titled ‘Ascension’. Based in the Detroit, Michigan area, Rob Massard has his motor running in the right direction with…
A wild, confrontational style reigns supreme for Nonstop to Cairo holds nothing back with “Awkward Situations”. Volume is more than a must it is an absolute given. Riffs rage for the fury felt on here is palpable. The old school style of their tact is strangely infectious. Not overstaying their welcome either they make sure…
“Adults These Days” shows off the undeniably silly ways of Greg Lato. Layer upon layer is applied with painterly precision. Everything about it revels in its technicolor brilliance. Verses here work as the core of the entirety of the collection, with the album working best when taken in as a singular whole. A whole lifetime…
@skopemag news – saturday – august 20, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brook Pridemore Shares New Single + Video via Spill Mag + Backseat Mafia, Ground Control, Psychedelic Baby Features | ‘Glad To Be Alive’ LP Out 9/16 Fresh home from a US tour to a Brooklyn that was silenced by…
The Dayton, OH-based band has released their new single “Finding Our Way Back” on August 19th, 2022. With their highly anticipated album “Which Way Is Forward” dropping in September, 2022, Ludlow Creek has now released the 3rd single from the album, called “Finding Our Way Back.” It’s their follow-up to the 2nd single from the…
@skopemag news – friday – august 19, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Today: Sunshine Makers share breezy groove on positive neo-soul track “Got To Be Good” The opening lyrics for “Got To Be Good” starts off by stating “We’ve got to bring some loving here today for our friend Marvin Gaye…
@skopemag news – friday – august 19, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 616 Pays Homage to Goth-fathers Type O Negative with “Everything Dies” on New Album “I chose to do ‘Everything Dies’ by Type O Negative because it’s my best friend and bassist Cam Dewald’s favorite band and it his most…
Nonstop to Cairo are proud to present “Awkward Situations”, the second single from their forthcoming release, “KAI”. LISTEN TO AWKWARD SITUATIONS “Awkward Situations” is an upbeat punk rock rager which, true to form, also dabbles heavily into their signature combination of hop hop and funk. A certain soon to be crowd pleaser, and a welcome…
@skopemag news – friday – august 19 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GHOST IN THE MACHINE New Maxi-Single ‘Muevete’ Muevete, US rocktronica project Ghost In The Machine, is a world fusion of EDM and rock shaped by a Spanish influence. Inspired by nightlife and Flamenco of southern Spain, acoustic guitars play…
@skopemag – Where are we talking from today and how is summer 2022 going? I’m writing from my home studio in San Francisco, CA. 2022 is going great! I’ve had to be careful with Covid because I have some health problems, so with cases dwindling it has been nice to see friends and travel again.…
@skopemag news – friday – august 19, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NORDJEVEL Release Music Video for New Single “Of Rats and Men” Scandinavian black metal outfit NORDJEVEL are back with yet another new single from their upcoming studio album. The new track, titled “Of Rats and Men”, is aggressive, atmospheric,…
After releasing his self-titled album last year, Kris James is back for a jam-packed season. He is no stranger to hit-making, but with the unveiling of his new single ‘The Way You Move,’ you will feel like we’re in for an impressive collection of releases. ‘The Way You Move’ adds to the global disco-funk obsession…
Vineet Singh Hukmani’s incredible run of successive chart hits during the height of the pandemic and beyond has received a lot of notice and rightly so. It’s a record-breaking run and sets the bar high for Vineet’s musical future, but his new single shows that he’s ready to meet that challenge. “Light of the World”…
@skopemag news – thrusday – august 18, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 070 SHAKE SHARES NEW VISUAL FOR “COCOON” YOU CAN’T KILL ME OUT NOW VIA G.O.O.D. MUSIC/DEF JAM RECORDINGS Radolescent serve up fiery punk ballad in latest single ‘Tough’, touring East Coast in Sept & Oct Following the release of…
Musician, songwriter and producer Edric DiVo is on a mission to be one of the best in the music industry. Haitian/American, hailing from Brooklyn, New York, this multitalented entertainer has spent the last eight years writing, producing and co-writing songs for other artists. Over time, he’s developed a unique sound and style that has become…
Rap and hip-hop are in Deige’s blood. With an uncle and a cousin fully ensconced in the genre, he’s always had great familial encouragement and support to set foot into the booth. But – as a quiet introvert who never considered himself a singer – he began his creative pursuits in the world of poetry.…
Between his Oakland, California upbringing to his background in Atlanta, Georgia, Hakeem Prime is at home with the music scene. His pride in his musical creations and where he comes from is evident. Beginning his career as ‘Hyphy Da Spider,’ a nod to his Oakland upbringing, he was proud of the representation he offered his…
I want to assume that you, dear reader, like 99% of the world with access to it, have a subscription to Disney+, their streaming subscription service. I was skeptical upon its release if there was truly enough material to sustain a burgerong platform. Hoo-boy, boy was I foolish to think that. I spent a good…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 17, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dean Fertita unveils solo project TROPICAL GOTHCLUB, shares “Wheels Within Wheels” single Renowned Nashville musician and multi-instrumentalist Dean Fertita announces new project TROPICAL GOTHCLUB (Third Man Records, November 4) and shares the new single “Wheels Within Wheels,” available now…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 17, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RIPPED TO SHREDS To Release New Album 劇變 (Jubian) On October 14th Via Relapse Records; Band Shares “Reek Of Burning Freedom” Music Video + Preorders Available Led by guitarist/vocalist Andrew Lee, RIPPED TO SHREDS emerges from the underground with…
All it took was one creative writing class for Sicily Jordan to fall in love with using words to craft stories and create a lens through which her audiences could understand themselves. Jordan’s passion for music started even earlier as she sang on stage and performed in musicals from childhood. Once she started writing songs…
