Feature stories and artist interviews
About “Friends from Moon”: “Friends from Moon” is a one-man band of an Indian musician, Ritwik Shivam. The moniker, which was inspired by his first hallucination trip under a full moon, was also born out of his vision to construct a world where every broken soul could dive and feel a certain strength and acceptance.…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 20, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope COMA HOLE Stream Debut EP Ahead Of Official Release Date “We are beyond stoked to be releasing our debut EP Coma Hole. We’ve diligently worked on carving our own sound over the past three years, attempting to traverse through…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 20, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Toe-tapping rocker “More” by Ian Lake with a wicked synth melody Upbeat and full of energy, the toe-tapping rocker “More” is unexpected after the slower, more emotional offerings Lake has made so far. With a wicked synth melody, a…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 20, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SINEAD O’BRIEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “THERE ARE GOOD TIMES COMING” Today Irish artist Sinead O’Brien releases her brand new single and video “There Are Good Times Coming”, the third single to be taken from her debut album…
Born Sam “TRUF” Hill, is a rapper, songwriter, and hip-hop performer from Carson, California. Blending elements of R&B, blues, and classic West Coast rap, TRUF is on a mission to share his history with the world through his music. Born and raised in the projects of Carson, California as the youngest of four children, TRUF…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 20, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW VIDEO: Jose Conde Announces New Album “Souls Alive in the 305,” First Single “Dale Ya ‘Ya” Out Now Jose describes the new single stating, “Dale Pa ‘Ya is an absurd mantra to empower those who need to exorcise…
Night Acclaim is an electro-pop artist based in New Jersey. He is returning with his new single “Beat of Our Hearts,” co-written by Hailey Collier (David Guetta, Betty Who) and produced by Pretty Sister (Jordin Sparks, Betty Who). The new single is not only a vibe, but it has a captivating and infectious beat. “I…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 19, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope STEVE FORBERT shares his song “Buffalo Nickel” from his upcoming album, “Moving Through America” Steve Forbert has shared a new song, “Buffalo Nickel,” with The Bluegrass Situation. The song appears on his new album, Moving Through America, out May…
Hailing from the UK, three-piece rock band Everafter are back with the release of a brand new single. Another power-rock anthem, their exciting new track, ‘ASAP’ is not one to be missed. Emerging onto the East London music scene back in 2010, the band was formed from the ashes of a previous artist project, with…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 19, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DARSOMBRA To Celebrate 4/20 With “Call The Doctor” Video Premiere At 4:20 Worldwide; Call The Doctor/Nightgarden Cassette To See Release For Band’s Five-Week Spring Tour Baltimore, Maryland psyche/prog duo DARSOMBRA will premiere the outlandishly otherworldly official video for “Call…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 19, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Music Submission: Isaac Abbey Isaac Abbey is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Starting to write songs on his grandma’s old Washburn at the age of 14, he always dreamed of doing it for a living one day. Though…
The Beatles made children’s music; they just didn’t call it that. Many of the classics of punk and new wave were not-so-secretly made for young people. Youth are the most discerning audience and maybe the most important — they carry the future with them, after all. The very best musicians have always been those whose…
Growing up under the wing of Jim Peterik, the talent behind genre-defining hits like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Hold on Loosely,” Colin Peterik was immersed in the music scene long before he could say his first words. Classic rock’s influence has been steadily drumming in his heart, fueling his passion for forging a unique…
Throughout the whole of Brunette’s discography there’s one common theme; stunning storytelling and interesting narratives laid over delicately designed soundscapes that seem to reflect them. Brunette’s latest single ‘Fight Night’ is another example of their stunning ability to encapsulate a scenario with colourful and captivating imagery. Having been released with their other latest track ‘Pall…
Age Of Ore is a serious one of a kind type of band. Not just because of their hard-hitting hooks, intricate drum fills that cut to your core or their riotous riffs that seem to slice through your speakers more and more with each listen. But also because each member of this Philadelphia based trio…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 19, 2022 @ 6 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SE UNEN DOS LEYENDAS: ORQUESTA ARAGON Y OSCAR DE LEON CON “PARAM, PAM, PAM” Por primera vez se unen en una colaboración el “León de la Salsa”, Oscar De Leon, y la orquesta de música tradicional cubana más importante…
Get ready for instrumental music at its finest on the new album titled ‘Full Circle’ by The Still Point. With bright elements of: Jazz, Rock and Americana, The Still Point gives you 10 original songs that will entice your ears. The Still Point features five talented players where each member brings the A game on…
@skopemag news – monday – april 18, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Swiss Instrumental Post-Progressive Metallers The Kompressor Experiment released and streamed entire new album ‘Ebb & Flow”. Out now on CD, LP & Digital through SundayFog Records As announced a few weeks ago and unveilling various audio and video excerpts…
Isyla sculpts a truly magnificent journey with “Of Blood and Star”. Ambience, shoegaze, indie rock and more filter into the work. Every song plays off the last. Her style brings to mind the lullaby-like bliss of Beach House. Much like their work, Isyla makes sure that there is a dreaminess to the way it all…
A gigantic beast of a track “Union Divine” revels in its sheer power proving Templemind to be exceptional storytellers. The mixture of the new and old help to imbue the song with purpose. Industrial, Gregorian chant, classical, and shoegaze get filtered into the overall spirit of the piece. Layer upon layer intermingles to create something…
Now that live shows are in full swing, Irish-American formation We Are Messengers can personally impact their fans with the magic of their third full-length album, ‘Wholehearted.’ The frontman Darren Mulligan leaves his soul behind the microphone, singing his heart out with the hope of changing at least someone’s day for the better. ‘Wholehearted is…
@skopemag news – saturday – april 16, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OWLS & ALIENS NEW SINGLE – “THESE VICES” IS OUT! Owls & Aliens Release Their Single “These Vices” with MVK Music Group. “These Vices” -WATCH HERE is their last single release from their forthcoming album due out this summer!…
A rollicking sense of purpose defines Wesson’s sound on the unleashed energy of “Understand”. Tempos feature a tremendous speed for they hold nothing back. Everything about it has a greatness to it, from the hit of the drums to the riffs that race on through. Multifaceted, they bring together classic rock, indie rock, garage…
The best country songs are the ones that tell a story, and Reuben Brock has no shortage of stories to tell. His family moved and traveled a good bit while he was growing up, affording him the opportunity to see a great deal of the American west. Much of Reuben’s childhood was set in small…
Looking back on the 14 years since DJ Andre 905 started his career, he understood developing his abilities as a DJ would take time and dedication to his craft. Aside from studying the styles of Canadian DJs such as Grouch, (quite literally) Starting From Scratch and Baby Yu, the Mississauga, the Ontario native also purchased…
Bro Brocean is a NorCal-based band that performs a wide range of genres most easily summed up as “island jazz pop with a punk edge.” The group is filled with incredibly talented young musicians with diverse musical backgrounds. Their frontman, Morgan Wenter combines his humorous lyrics with interesting, catchy melodies that are brought to life…
@skopemag news – friday – april 15, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PIERS SHARES DEBUT EP VIA PSYCHEDELIC BABY The debut EP from Piers, Ire, is a startlingly clear work of emotional tenderness crafted from essential elements. These five works of instrumental piano ambience are brief but impactful, showcasing the artist’s…
Miami Hip Hop artist Cartier Dré is back with an addictive anthem for everybody who’s on their grind entitled “No Sleep”. An ode to those who will always go the extra mile “No Sleep” provides listeners with a new, unique lyrical cadence. Equally in tune with his emotions and the party-boy lifestyle, the new track…
@skopemag news – friday – april 15, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope POWFU SHARES CINEMATIC NEW VIDEO FOR “DRAW YOU INSIDE MY BOOK” FT. KMAYS Fresh off the announcement of his first-ever run of headline shows, lo-fi and melodic rapper/singer Powfu has released the official video for “draw you inside my…
Brey dives headfirst into a neon-hued splendor on the yearning of “IMU”. A nice mixture of ambient, dance, trance, and pop the song has a timeless quality to it. The vocal treatment adds to the overall spirit of the piece. Much of the sound seemingly gets woven into a coherent, cohesive whole one that feels…
The engines of the current Philadelphia cultural renaissance are the recording studios and rock clubs in town. Foremost among these venues is MilkBoy, run by producer/engineer Tommy Joyner. Hosting and recording sessions for artists like Lana Del Ray, Fun, Miley Cyrus, and James Taylor, Joyner is a songwriter himself, and, surrounded by so much creativity…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 14, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ural Thomas and The Pain Share New Single “Gimme Some Ice Cream” || Out Now on Bella Union / PIAS With their new album Dancing Dimensions due out June 3rd on Bella Union/[PIAS], Ural Thomas And The Pain today…
JON SWAII, ARTIST AND PRODUCER, WAS BORN IN THE BRONX NEW YORK. HE IS A CHILD OF A JAMAICAN IMMIGRANT AND THE GREAT GRANDSON OF LEONARD P HOWELL, THE FOUNDER OF RASTAFARIANISM. JON’S CHILDHOOD TRANSITIONED BETWEEN NEW YORK, FLORIDA, VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA AND ITALY. FRUSTRATED WITH THE CONSTANT MOVING INTO NEW ENVIRONMENTS, JON USED HIS FRUSTRATION…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 14, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch Father John Misty’s “Kiss Me (I Loved You)” Official Video From Chloë and the Next 20th Century, His Internationally Acclaimed New Album Father John Misty and his band have also added new dates to its previously announced international…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 14, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Racing Birds release alt-country inspired, nostalgic debut EP ‘Lonesome Blue’ Blending nostalgic, melancholic melodies with 60’s inspired bluesy guitars, Racing Birds are today releasing their debut EP ‘Lonesome Blue’. Leaning into visions of yesteryear; 70’s sunsets, Southern California mystic…
It’s not just about soul-selling. There are lots of good reasons why the blues gets associated with crossroads. Blues intersects with nearly every form of American popular music: jazz, gospel, country, rock, even mainstream pop. If you don’t know the blues, buddy, you’re missing the bedrock. And standing at that crossroads — with a guitar…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 13, 2022 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MAGNOLIA PARK SHARE NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “TOKYO” Today, Florida based Magnolia Park have released their latest single “Tokyo” featuring guest vocals from Christo Bowman of LA alternative band, Bad Suns. This is the perfect collaboration for the…
How are you discovering new music everyday? Edem: Usually word-of-mouth. Shout out to Rick Beato…he is a great source of intel on what’s happening out there. My son Griffen keeps me up to date with the latest R&B and Hip Hop too. Brett: I love to surf iTunes & Spotify. I’ve lately added BandCamp and…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 13, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dub War (Benji Webbe) share new single “War Inna Babylon” (ft. Ranking Roger) | New album “Westgate Under Fire” out 5th August via Earache Records The rousing ragga-punk cover of the Max Romeo and the Upsetters’ classic “War Inna…
BY BIANCA FERNANDES TikTok is the social media platform that’s quickly taken over our lives, one short dancing clip at a time. And as much as I despise the trending, viral sensation maker for all its shortcomings, there’s one undeniable fact that can’t be ignored – TikTok is full of great indie musicians! A hotbed…
