Feature stories and artist interviews
From the first listen of David Lockwood’s latest release, it’s easy to see why he chose the title ‘The Rest Is History’. There’s a sweeping nostalgia swimming throughout this whole album. The lifetime of memories and musical experience is felt from the first opening piano chord of the opener ‘Blue on Blue’. I suppose it’s…
As he came from a well-educated family, the pressure was high for King Riley to follow in the footsteps of his older siblings. But the budding artist had different plans, and he set off on a journey to forge his own destiny. A true poet at heart, he needed an outlet to express his inner…
On March 25th, 2022, LA-based country singer-songwriter Larry Jay is releasing a 4 song EP, including new single and title track, “Written In Whiskey.” For the past year and a half, LA-based country singer-songwriter Larry Jay has released no less than 14 singles. Of those, 7 have reached the international iTunes Country charts, with 3…
Singer/Songwriter Dynamyte gets real on her newest single “Come Thru.” Born after a night out where all her friends bailed on her last minute, Dynamyte was left thinking about her own values and commitments. For her, showing up for people was a priority not everyone shared. “Come Thru” started that night, a year later she…
“Tráfico,” has that fiery Latin tempo that will have you moving and shaking from the start until the very end. The newest single by multi-instrumentalist virtuoso, Casely, should be the official anthem for Miami tourism, as it literally feels like the city. With a Salsa on Red Bull pace, “Tráfico,“ has every chance and every…
The introspective post-pandemic 13-track hit-packed album ‘What Are We Waiting For?’ by the platinum-selling duo for KING & COUNTRY reaches #2 on Billboard’s Top album sales chart, making it their second Top 10 album. Written and produced in isolation, Joel and Luke Smallbone used the sudden excess of time to look within for pressing issues…
@skopemag news – friday – march 25, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MESHUGGAH Shares Face-Melting New Single, “I Am That Thirst,” Taken From Their Upcoming Full-Length Immutable “I Am That Thirst” is the third single from Immutable, MESHUGGAH’s ninth studio manifest, set for worldwide release via Atomic Fire on April 1st!…
@skopemag news – friday – march 24, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Spotify + TikTok Viral Collab New Alt Pop Nicky Youre has over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify and his latest single “Sunroof” went viral and has been added to New Music Friday Mood Booster, Pop Rising among others.…
“engagement”, from Poetica‘s recent self-titled debut, is a striking collaboration between alt-pop-folk singer/songwriter/poet Rachael Sage and Grammy-nominated cellist Dave Eggar. Fusing Sage’s intimate vocals with lush, Eastern European melodies and a featured performance by world-renowned klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer, the piece explores the balance of self-love versus devotion to a loved-one, as well as the evolution of identity within relationships. With its…
Singer-songwriter Mike Gutierrez-May has been entrenched in the folk scene for almost 30 years as a dedicated behind-the-scenes force. Since the mid 1980s, Mike promoted shows, booked coffeehouses, and supported underground artists. He did everything to help the scene he loved so much, but, unfortunately, didn’t do enough to support his own songwriting endeavors. That’s…
@skopemag news – friday – march 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alt-rocker Nice Vice Drops 90s Inspired Single “No Ends” Being in your twenties is an exhilarating yet confusing time, and “No Ends” displays the personal strife of having to figure that out. Horst explores how to set boundaries, learn…
@skopemag news – friday – march 24, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Gold Status Electronica Quartet Stavroz Reveals ‘Wintergreen’ Single [FFO: Parra For Cuva, Nicolas Jaar, Kiasmos and Worakls] While creating their delicately acoustic, organic and cinematic electronic music, Stavroz call upon the likes of Nicolas Jaar, Radiohead, Fat Freddy’s Drop…
@skopemag news – friday – march 25, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Paris Combo Announces New Album Paris Combo, the French quintet Variety describes as possessing “a seemingly endless supply of catchy hooks and imaginative lyrics,” is back with a new album, Quesaco? The full-length release is their seventh studio album,…
Soul music artist Cliff Beach has been performing live for more than 17 years in Los Angeles. The Berklee-trained singer/songwriter/keyboardist and DC native has created a style of music he coins as “Nu-funk”, a hybrid of soul, traditional R&B, funk and neo-soul which he performs regularly throughout Southern California. In 2013, Cliff released the highly…
Today, we are exposed to all sorts of information both online and offline. Our busy lives keep us occupied most of the time and there’s little room to take care of ourselves properly. After a while you start to feel worn out and unwilling to do anything. Fortunately, there are all sorts of entertainment sources…
Space is infinite, mysterious, and full of vast undiscovered stretches. This collection of words can also describe electronic composer Sp8ce Owl, an enigmatic artist specializing in sonic eloquence and cinematic instrumental transmission. Utilizing sound as his guide, he dips between dimensions to collect unique elements that make his music unlike anything you have heard before.…
“Heart Shaped Box” is a Nirvana song it just hurts to hear. Kurt Cobain sings it with so much obvious pain in his voice. Lyrically, it’s more Gothic than the grunge style with which Nirvana was consistently associated. At the end of one verse, for example, Cobain sings, “I wish I could eat your cancer…
Toronto Tabla Ensemble’s new album, For The Love Of Tabla, explores feelings of love and devotion. Ritesh Das, founder and artistic director, had yet to explore the theme of love with Toronto Tabla Ensemble. Das set out looking for collaborators all over the world to help create songs that embody those feelings. The pandemic truly…
The art of the “summer single” feels lost after the last couple of years, doesn’t it? After years indoors, there are hardly seasons anymore, let alone songs dominating the charts and airwaves. If you’re anything like most, your taste in music has probably plateaued into old favorites, TikTok curated playlists, and/or podcasts — there’s a…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 24, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NIGHTWRAITH: Metal Injection Premieres Offering Full-Length From Denver Melodic Death Metal Collective; LP To Drop This Friday Via Reaping Scythe Records Metal Injection is currently streaming Offering, the latest full-length from Denver, Colorado-based melodic death metal collective NIGHTWRAITH, in…
Someone notify the Grammys, as an out of nowhere sensation has emerged in Dominique Lloyd, better known as Dommo. A member of Gold Standard LTD, Dommo has released a single on his own, “Silver Linings.” The track is a bit of a genre-bender, but the one defining element is Dommo. Something of an Enigma, Dommo…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 24, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MILITIA VOX With THE VATICANTS Premiere “Living for Nothing” at Metal Sucks Today! “I’m thrilled to be asked to sing this song- the words are beyond relevant in these modern times. Mental and emotional health are no longer dirty…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Feeling announce new album ‘Loss. Hope. Love’ & release new single ‘There Is No Music’… Off the back of a stellar soundtrack for the smash musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, composed by Dan Gillespie Sells, Ivor Novello award-winning…
Every music fan knows that the songs we love are reflections of our souls. Our music collections are powerful indications of the people we are and the things we value. When we encounter another person who shares our tastes (and spins our favorite tunes), the bond is often instantaneous. We feel — and with good…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 24, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Blonde Diamond Share “Strange Times” Music Video via The Big Takeover Speaking on the music video, Alexis Young wrote: “Lyrically, the song ‘Strange Times’ takes place in a fantastical parallel universe, so it only made sense that the video…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 23, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LOGIC1000 – Shares New Track ‘Rush’ | Out Now Via Therapy Logic1000, the alias of Berlin-based producer Samantha Poulter has today shared a new single, ‘Rush’. ‘Rush’ retains the playful dance-floor ready energy of February’s ‘Can’t Stop Thinking About’,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 23, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Long lost Saâda Bonaire ’90s material to be released by Captured Tracks, ‘1992’ out May 6 – stream a track now! Until recently, it was thought that we had heard all there was to hear from Saâda Bonaire. The…
Artist Silk announces worldwide release for official music video of single – “It’s Hot”, available everywhere. Classically trained musician and artist Silk had a vision… Use her many talents and creativity to write and produce music that makes a positive impact on people. As a lifelong positive thinker, Silk fully understands music’s ability to influence…
Continuing to maximize all her pursuits as a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach, Estani Frizzell – known mononymously as Estani – is flourishing in her new home of Austin, Texas. Originally based in Los Angeles, she fostered her unique vibe and capacity for effortlessly crafting hits that blend Latin, jazz, and other styles into her…
In a world still unbridled with uncertainty and in need of encouragement, Rayon Baugh is spreading faith and love through his latest song, “City of God,” featuring Carlene Baugh. Ever since Rayon was a young child in a Christian home in Jamaica, he has been a follower of Christ. He’s also been writing songs since…
Making your music used to require a lot of expensive equipment and years of training. Not anymore. With the advent of technology, anyone can create their music with just a few simple steps. In this article, we will walk you through creating your single. By following these simple steps, you will be able to produce…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 23, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QAALM: Cvlt Nation Premieres “Cosmic Descent” From Atmospheric Funeral Doom Unit Featuring Former Members Of Act Of Defiance, Harassor, And Seven Sisters Of Sleep QAALM features within its ranks former members of Act Of Defiance, Harassor, and Seven Sisters…
We need albums like this right now. As the world seems to be falling around our ears, wars and rumors of wars fill our heads, Kate Lynne Logan’s Sleeping Giants has the potential to act as the musical equivalent fresh air rushing into a smoky room. Her songwriting may not always be embracing the happiest…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 22, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mary Lattimore & Paul Sukeena announce West Kensington – Out May 20th on Three Lobed Recordings, listen to “Altar of Tammy” now It is shocking what your mind will choose to forget. Almost always it needs a tear, a…
Las Vegas is a city known for its entertainment, its food, its nightlife, and more recently, its exorbitance. It’s produced some of the most auspicious, and savvy figures in all walks of life, but especially, show business. 3B Rich is an R&B/Pop/Hip Hop group who has successfully navigated the shark infested music scene of Las…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 22, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Central Cee Bares His Soul in Confessional “Ungrateful” Video Central Cee came from nothing to become one of the UK’s biggest rap stars, but he’s still haunted and motivated by his days in Shepherd’s Bush. Baring his soul about…
@skopemag – When did you find your love and passion for music and did your friends/family support you? I actually sang in talent shows as a small child, so my parents were always supportive. I really fell in love with songwriting more than anything. I was writing songs as soon as I could play a…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 22, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MUNI LONG & SUPERGIANT RECORDS JOIN PARTNERSHIP WITH DEF JAM RECORDINGS Muni Long, the most buzzed-about, streamed and sought-after independent artist in the R&B/hip-hop music landscape today, has partnered with Def Jam Recordings through her Supergiant Records label, it…
Here’s an important name from the past that far too few Americans know: Olympe de Gouges. Before she met the guillotine in 1793 during the French Revolution, she spoke out against slavery, oppression, and discrimination. Declaration Of The Rights Of Woman And Of The Female Citizen, her book, is one of the first recognizably feminist…
Deborah Lee Fong’s appearance as Leticia, non-binary Che’s (Sara Ramirez) grandma in the new HBO Max series And Just Like That heralds a new day in Fong’s long career. She’s tasted success, critical praise, and the respect of her brethren for over thirty years now without ever translating those blessings into the sort of widespread mainstream victories…
