Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag news – friday – april 1, 2022 @ 11 am est

@skopemag news – friday – april 1, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Memphis Singer-Songwriter, Brooke Fair, Drops Her Single, “First Love” from Forthcoming Album Memphis native, 17-year-old singer/songwriter, Brooke Fair announces her forthcoming nine-track studio album, “The Things We Were,” set to release on May 20th. The album is available for…

Premiere: Girl Pow-R Drops Highly Anticipated Single ‘Galaxy’

Long-awaited and highly anticipated, the Canadian all-teen girl pop group, Girl Pow-R drops their single “Galaxy” today. A symbolic track and the first single off of their forthcoming album, “Galaxy” marks a transcendence for Girl Pow-R and their fans in achieving things that are “out of this world.” Rooted in Pop with R&B elements, the…

@skopemag news – friday – april 1, 2022 @ 9 am est

@skopemag news – friday – april 1, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope postcards from new zealand reveal new single “pinky swear” via Blessed Altar postcards from new zealand have revealed the first single, “pinky swear”, from their upcoming album, burn, witch, burn, due out April 15, 2022. #postcardsfromnewzealand 🇳🇿 #Streaming HARRY…

Love And Able Release “Be Gentle With My Mind”

“Be Gentle With My Mind” the newest single by Love And Able is one of those declarative titles with a pleading undertone. The Welsh duo, who are also a couple, have contrasting backgrounds and they’ve come together to create a signature sound. Their genre is probably best described as Adult Alternative, and this particular track…

@skopemag news – thursday – march 31, 2022 @ 11 pm est

@skopemag news – thursday – march 31, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ERRORR Share “Sixxx” Music Video via EARMILK | UK/EU Tour Dates | New Single Out Now via All DSPS, More New Music Coming Soon via Anomic Records Today, Berlin-based band ERRORR share a music video for “Sixxx,” the first…

Jason Flashner: 1 musician 2 new albums coming out 4/1/22!

It has been 6 years since Jason Flashner released his second album ‘Indie Tale,’ and on April 1st, 2022 he will come off this hiatus with not one, but two albums. His new albums, ‘Rocks’ and ‘Roots,’ will both feature 11 of the same tracks, however ‘Rocks’ is performed as a full band, (Jason plays…

@skopemag news – thursday – march 31, 2022 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag news – thursday – march 31, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MEXICAN DOGS – Release Rip-Roaring Video for New Single “She Cries Blues” {Out Now} Cavorting their way through a thunderous blend of retro riffs, jovial drum beats and rip-roaring, live-ready vocals, “She Cries Blues” is a fuzzy glam-rock romp…

AJ Smith New Video “Nobody”

Everybody who saw Bridgerton – and, honestly, everybody saw Bridgerton – had the same desire. We all wanted to fall right into that world: one where the men were gallant, the women were noble and upright, and everyone had on a ridiculously hot period costume. Alas, Bridgerton is (mostly) fiction. But that doesn’t mean the…

@skopemag news – thursday – march 31, 2022 @ 8 am est

@skopemag news – thursday – february 26, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Emeli Sandé Releases ‘There Isn’t Much.’ New Album ‘Let’s Say For Instance’ To Be Released May 6 Today, internationally-renowned British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé has shared her new track ‘There Isn’t Much’, available to stream and download now. The heartfelt,…

‘Sea Change’ from Corey Stapleton And The Pretty Pirates

What music do you turn to for an escape? Are you looking only to find a song that matches what you are feeling at that exact moment, or would you rather expand your horizons and brave new waters and territory? Take a chance on the riveting Sea Change from Corey Stapleton And The Pretty Pirates. The wonderful…

‘Dead Island 10th Anniversary’ by Giles Lamb

Giles Lamb is someone who should be a household name. Not only has his work gone on to be featured in a slew of television series, but he’s earned himself quite the hefty sum of awards in doing so, taking home even the Golden Lion from the Cannes festival! For that last award, it was…

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 30, 2022 @ 5 pm est

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 30, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Katrina Ford (Celebration) Announces New Solo EP, Shares “Gleaming the Cube” Single + Video via FLOOD | Self-Titled EP Out June 24 via Violin Films Today, singer-songwriter Katrina Ford (of Celebration and Mt Royal) announces her debut solo EP,…

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 30, 2022 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 30, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New release! Soul-pop songstress Lizzy Paris unveils feel-good and groovy single ‘Crash n’ Burn’ A feel-good bop with a vintage flair, ‘Crash n’ Burn’ is infused with a groovy rhythm which compliments Lizzy’s soothing vocals and sunny disposition. ‘Crash…

How to Maximize Your Sound Output When Playing a Live Concert

Event organizers focus on the sound quality, venue acoustics, lighting, and equipment as they can make or break a live concert. Achieving a clear and captivating sound experience for your band, orchestra, or choir in a live concert can be difficult because of magnetic interference resulting from audio cables and ground loops. Sound monitors are…

Said The Sky Presents “Walk Me Home” (with ILLENIUM, Chelsea Cutler)

Millions of streaming listeners associate Said The Sky with soulful, emotional, highly danceable electronic pop. Denver songwriter Trevor Christensen’s musical project has been setting the clubs on fire for nearly a decade. Wide-Eyed, the 2018 debut Said The Sky full-length, was future bass at its best, most approachable, and most melodically appealing. But Christensen has…

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 30, 2022 @ 8 am est

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 30, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Cam Wallace Is Back With Music Video For New Single “The Optical”!!! Laced with horns, the track’s throwback production underlines the vivid nature of the lyrics as he rhymes, “Remember when I used to pop the tape in, let…

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 29, 2022 @ 11 pm est

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 29, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DADDY YANKEE’S “LEGENDADDY” GATHERS OVER 175 MILLION STREAMS IN THREE DAYS His highly anticipated farewell album, LEGENDADDY, has generated over 175 million cumulative streams and counting within just three days. It has also taken over Spotify worldwide, ascending to…

‘Fly Away’ by Singer/Songwriter Chris St. John

There comes a time in every songwriter’s plight in which they reach an existential crossroads. Their introspection and inner voice becomes too loud to ignore and they begin to question everything, much like they started off doing. They start families and raise children in some cases, and their perspective evolves. Chris St. John seems to…

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 29, 2022 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 29, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Indie Pop artist Tamar Berk shares new song + video “Tragic Endings” Today, the indie pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tamar Berk has released “Tragic Endings”, the second single from her upcoming sophomore solo album Start At The End.…

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 28, 2022 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 28, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TV Priest Announce New Album ‘My Other People’ (June 17th) + “Bury Me In My Shoes” (visualizer) TV Priest will release My Other People, the group’s follow-up to Uppers, their acclaimed debut, worldwide on June 17th, 2022 from Sub…

CD REVIEW – LEGACY, A TRIBUTE TO LESLIE WEST – By R.M. Engelman

Leslie West who passed away in 2020, was a defining figure as a guitarist/singer along with his power trio Mountain who formed in 1969. Leslie bandmates were producer/bassist Felix Pappalardi and drummer Norman Smart, replaced by Corky Laing. Their 1970 hit Mississippi Queen with it’s cowbell intro has become a classic rock standard, ranking up…

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 29, 2022 @11 am est

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 29, 2022 @11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Synthy, groovy, dramatic experimentalism from AGATH CHRIST – “Blood” Evident in the dark, kinetic energy of their newest single “‘Blood,” AGATH CHRIST is capable of stunning complexity and dexterity; of dynamism and tenderness at once. The artist reveals, “I realized…

World Renowned Violinist Bernadett Releases Music Video For Debut Single ‘Redemption’

We get an early glimpse of what’s awaiting listeners on Bernadett’s release Redemption with its title song. It’s likely one of the crisper sounding songs included on Redemption and the assertive percussion sound gives the song the sort of urgency listeners usually flock to. It isn’t the driving factor determining the song’s success, however. Bernadett’s…

STONKS Bros Presents “WE CHOOSE TO GO TO THE MOON”

Cryptocurrency might be one of the last things you think of when it comes to music, but the STONKS Bros are finding a unique way to get people talking about the future of decentralized money. By melting together bassy synths and funky electronic beats, the STONKS Bros create a futuristic soundscape that sits at the…

New Video By Jimmy Mack “Walk The Line”

Perspective is something that can’t be taught. Either you have it, or you don’t. And if you do have it, chances are it’s because you’ve been around for a while. You’re a witness to history – one who has kept their eyes open through some dark times. Younger MCs, even conscious ones, can read about…

@skopemag news – monday – march 28, 2022 @ 10 pm est

@skopemag news – monday – march 28, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OPETH Reveals New Track “Width Of A Circle;” Preorders For In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition) Featuring Six Bonus Tracks Available Now + North American Co-Headlining Tour With Mastodon Nears OPETH is peerless. Since 1990, the Swedes have eclipsed convention,…

RADMILA LOLLY’S AMAZING PERFORMANCE AT THE FTX ARENA

Radmila Lolly began her career as a singer, gaining notoriety with thousands of fans following her on Instagram and TikTok. Her live performances have grown in popularity. Her latest appearance at TEDx DupreePark drew international attention. People were praising her outstanding performance, eagerly awaiting her next appearance. Radmila played the National Anthem at a Miami…

@skopemag news – monday – march 28, 2022 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag news – monday – march 28, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW MUSIC: Groundation Drop Title Track From Upcoming Album “One Rock” After dropping two stellar singles, Groundation unleashes the title track from its upcoming new studio album, One Rock, and this new song lives up to its name. If…

@skopemag news – monday – march 28, 2022 @ 10 am est

@skopemag news – monday – march 28, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TWINNIE RELEASES THE SECOND PART OF HER JOURNEY WITH NEW TRACK “ONE HEART” – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE “‘One Heart’ is the catalyst for what’s to come,” says Twinnie. “It is the heartbreak song and the heartbeat of my…

AM/FM Chart-Topper Returns With First New Single/Video Release of 2022

Pittsburgh’s Ashley Puckett is releasing “What’s Her Name” from her debut album, “Never Say Never.” She hit #1 on New Music Weekly charts with “Bulletproof.” With the release of her debut album, “Never Say Never,” Pittsburgh’s Ashley Puckett cemented herself as one of country music’s hottest young female artists. Her single, “Bulletproof” hit the highest…

Bosco Presents “Brothers” Video

Wise men worldwide inevitably arrive at the conclusion that all men are brothers. What unites us is deeper and more important than what separates us. The kinship between Russians and Ukrainians is particularly apparent. The two countries share a border, a common religion, and a similar heritage. Their languages are mutually intelligible and their histories…

Lio Mori Announces Wildly Eclectic New Album ‘Egyperces Dalok’

The nomad “crypto-musician” embraces a decentralized world on his fifteen track, genre-defying record. After attracting attention with three tracks featured on Hed P.E.’s album ‘Califas Worldwide,’ Lio Mori is taking center stage with his full length debut album. As an early adopter of blockchain technology, Lio Mori has always been a forward thinker. On ‘Egyperces…

The Gravel Project Moving Forward with ‘Many Miles Ahead’

The Gravel Project is an eclectic bunch of talented players that bring an array of musical influences to the mix. ‘Many Miles Ahead’ is the band’s latest release and includes a barrage of elements from rock, jazz & blues to funk, Latin grooves and soul. The Gravel Project brings an intoxicating display of sound to…

Christian Parker Going the Distance with ‘Every Passing Mile’

Christian Parker is a talented songwriter, guitarist and American recording artist with over 30 years experience as a musician. Over the last three and a half decades, Christian Parker has released six studio albums and his music has been featured in notable publications and on radio stations across North America, receiving glowing reviews from the…

@skopemag news -sunday – march 27, 2022 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag news -sunday – march 27, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MILEY CYRUS ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER LIVE ALBUM: ATTENTION: MILEY LIVE Following an onslaught of headlining festival appearances across North America and South America, which saw her perform to a cumulative crowd of nearly one million, multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter…

Snypa New Video “Times2”

New York and Los Angeles will always be hot, but if you really want to know what’s going on in hip-hop, the place to look is Atlanta. Specifically, it’s the clubs and lounges of A-Town that matter most: that’s the proving ground, the place where new records are broken and new sounds and styles are…