Feature stories and artist interviews
Meresha delivers a wild, drunken groove on the fractured beats of “Trouble”. From the broken acid fragments to the hip-hop rhythms, there is an uncanniness to it. Her voice rests in the center for she sings with the right degree of decadence keeping the approach stripped down and raw. Gigantic, truly gigantic guitars underpin Studeo’s…
Vanilla Bloom’s recent debut is an absolute treat to the senses. This psychic pop project has burst out of the gate with a debut album adorned with luscious layers of sound and mesmerising melodic lines. With plenty of intricate ear candy thrown in for good measure. Vanilla Bloom has sculpted a completely unique atmosphere in…
Patricia Lazzara’s skill and dedication to her concert flute playing has garnered her critical praise, awards at a variety of competitions, and the recognition of her peers. Her work as a music educator proved fortuitous for one reason, if no other, thanks to her meeting Steve Markoff. The alto flutist originally came to her looking…
Airee has proved time and time again that she can offer up an utter banger. With her unique blend of R&B, pop and hip-hop, her discography is dripping with sultry singles and hypnotic hooks. Her latest EP ‘Fiya’ is an effortless evolution for Airee as each of the six tracks could easily be stand-alone singles.…
@skopemag news – friday – may 20, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope K-Pop Group, ONEUS, Release New Album K-Pop group, ONEUS, have released their highly anticipated 7th Mini Album, [TRICKSTER]. An album about facing the unknown and taking on life’s challenges without hesitation, [TRICKSTER] refers to those who reverse the ending…
Carla Ulbrich is a talented singer/songwriter from New Jersey with a sweet ‘n’ sassy, Southern spirit! Carla has been performing since the 90s and her music has been featured on: BBC, Dr. Demento, Sirius XM Comedy Radio, Pandora and NPR’s Morning Edition. Carla has also appeared as a musical guests on the television shows “The…
It’s been quite the two months for New York City-based alternative-pop singer/songwriter Rachael Sage. Before heading off to the UK to support Irish folk singer Imelda May on her latest ‘Made To Love’ tour, Sage released a new single, ‘Revelation Ground.’ ‘Revelation Ground’ is the first release after a two-year break and a fabulous addition…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 19, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Metal Warriors VICTORIUS Reveal New Single “Mighty Magic Mammoth” + Official Video Mighty dinosaurs fight to protect mankind from being enslaved by the ninja warriors as German space warriors VICTORIUS enter the next round of their ongoing battle against…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 20, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SECRETS share ferocious new video “Get Outta My Head” “Get Outta My Head” is a caustic tour-de-force of metalcore fury that is equal parts aggressive and emotive. Angular riffs weave in and out of each other building to an…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 18, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PENTAGRAM HOME VIDEO – Release Haunting New Single “Nothing Ever Dies” {Out today} Immortal chanteur Freddy Carrie Cruiser (aka Pentagram Home Video) performs songs for the haunted — with love to Scott Walker, Serge Gainsbourg and the films of…
From Punk Singer to Singing with the Angels: Ananda Xenia Shakti’s Mission is Love Ananda Xenia Shakti & Love Power The Band’s new transformational single “Cosmic Quiver” will be released Friday, May 13. “Cosmic Quiver” is a song that draws upon the deep and mysterious energies of the universe celebrating the Wisdom Eye of Creation.…
With impeccable vocals and a performance prowess to match, Ariee is back with another single bursting at the seams with her signature sultry style. ‘Sugar Daddy’ is the most recent release off of her upcoming EP ‘Fiya’ — an EP where all six of the tracks could be standalone singles in their own right. With…
Producer Sasha Darko presents the Spotify release of “The Crystal Epoch”, a genre-diverse album which tells the story of Adel, a girl who discovered a parallel universe and made a decision to live there. Darko and featured all-female supporting cast have used such instruments as violin, flute, organ and even gigantic gate doors to weave…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 18, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Layla – JBAX & Jesse Sampere “LAYLA” is a 2022 Dance cover of Eric Clapton Hit Song “Layla” Amazing guitar riffs from Bryan Smith, Vocals Jesse Sampere and Production by JBAX (Julia Barea) Out on Happy Sounds Productions Ltd…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 18, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Zealand’s MACEY Shares Introspective Anthem Wading through the inescapable feelings of confusion and pain that follow a shock break-up, ‘The River’ is a shimmering alt-pop anthem swirling with powerful live drum beats and uplifting synths. Addressing the end…
World travel hasn’t been too easy to do during the past few years. But some intrepid explorers keep searching out new horizons. Fired by fascination, they journey all over the globe, learning and sharing whatever they can, absorbing and synthesizing traditions, and making unlikely connections. guUs is an artist like that — a legitimately worldly…
When you’re told throughout your life that you have a gift, it’s your duty to share it with the world. Encouragement was life-changing for HITPAPA, who has achieved his ultimate dream of sharing his music with the world. Inspired by the iconic sounds of Michael Jackson, Trey Songz, and Wizkid, with the flavor of Nigeria,…
Welcome to the new energy and reinsurgence of RnB! Provided by the high energy stage show and prestine vocals. Introducing Sentury… Sentury is a new R&B group exploding on the music scene. Their debut single “Be Over” fuses soulful harmonies with a mesmerizing hook. Sentury consists of: CJ, Leo, AJ, and Rico. Their unique choreography,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 17, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Primavera Sound Los Angeles adds Giveon, girl in red, Surf Curse, Amyl and the Sniffers, Current Joys, and Jeff Mills to Inaugural Festival Lineup There were 59 artists announced for LA in December, and now that number grows to…
Articulations on an Age Old Topic Mixed with Modern Sounds on New Track You already know! After exploding on the scene with “Misa Misa“, garnering almost a million and a half streams on Spotify, and then cementing his place along the alternative rap timeline on follow ups “Ain’t the Same” and “What Do You Mean“,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 17, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Merzbow & Lawrence English share new single ‘A Thing, Just Silence’, ‘Eternal Stalker’ LP out 6/3/22 on Dais Records On their first official collaboration, Japanese noise pioneer Masami Akita aka Merzbow and Australian sound sculptor Lawrence English present a…
Apes of ‘69 (AO69) http://www.apesof69.com, an NFT project with a strong focus on music, community and creativity, just launched its platform. The AO69 platform celebrates music in all its glory by bringing together young musicians, music producers, record labels, and fans, in the new and exciting world of web3. The project will provide young artists valuable…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 17, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Immersive EDM Artist Alira Mun Releases New Single ‘Eclipsa’ Alira Mun returns with another masterfully crafted release, this time in the form of her deep electronic single ‘Eclipsa,’ wherein massive synths run roughshod through a frenetic arrangement. Jack Johnson…
No one knows you better than your family. For up-and-coming hip-hop artist Veve C, family is what has helped her forge an unforgettable sound that is ready to take on the top 100 charts. Her album Veveology was three years in the making, which was amazingly produced, engineered, and mixed by her now 16-year-old brother…
@skopemag news – monday – may 16, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Chuck Lazaras Releases New Album “1971” to all major platforms! Chuck Lazaras released his new album titled 1971 to all major platforms today! His parents were worried. His neighbors — annoyed. They still are. A child of the ’70s,…
You don’t have to love jazz or fusion to appreciate what Project Grand Slam has come to mean to their scene, and in the live version of their song “I’m Falling off of the World” as it’s presented in the new album The Shakespeare Concert, I think we get a really incredible demonstration of just…
@skopemag news – monday – may 16, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ryan McMahon’s One More Fire Video Premieres on The Country Network Popular Canadian singer/songwriter Ryan McMahon burns with energy in the forward-looking “One More Fire” performance music video, which premieres today on The Country Network. From a solitary stroll…
Major Spark is Mark Goodman and producer Brian Charles. Their debut album Beautiful Noise is a stirring amalgam of garage rock, power pop, psychedelia, and synth-drenched textural soundscapes, all lovingly detailed, sturdily composed, and immediately catchy. Mark and Brian used drum loops and improvisational techniques to break free of their solid backgrounds producing dozens of…
@skopemag news – monday – may 16, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Check Out PHARMACOSE New Single, “Obey,” & First Installment of Sci-Fi Thriller Novel, Ascension’s Constraint! Jacksonville, FL Alternative Rock project PHARMACOSE released their newest single, “Obey.” Dark, gritty, and atmospheric, with an underlying tension that will appeal to fans…
Del Vertigo has a knack for creating lusciously layered atmospheres in his albums. Just witness the washed-out guitars that ripple through his past release ‘Low Level Haze’, or the subtle synths swim through his self-titled album ‘Del Vertigo’. His latest EP ‘On The Day That You Come To’ is no different and boasts the same…
The exciting thing about Swedish talent The Fur is that each song they release is loaded with hidden meanings. If you listen closely enough – to the ebb and flow of the music; the words of the lyrics; at the artwork – you can decode the meaning. Behind each single release, is a whole world…
JaTavia Akiaa is more than a great talent and singer with an impeccable sound. She is a survivor of very harsh circumstances and an example of sticking with your dreams through any adversities. The Arkansas native has garnered national recognition from appearing on American Idol and Lifetime Television because of her unique gifts, style, and…
Folk music is deeply rooted in the spirit of storytelling, stringing together lyrical compositions that transport the listener to a far-off land or soaring them above the bounds of reality. For Neil Nathan, the art of storytelling is second nature and plays an integral part in his creative artistry. He sparks important discussions on social…
Inspired by the airiness of alternative rock and the clandestine charms of indie pop, there are definitely some familiar elements in the new self-titled album from rockers Jonah Leatherman that will resonate with college radio fans everywhere this spring. Although stylized with a bit of panache where it matters, the vocal in songs like “Couldn’t…
Twelve Days Of June is the kind of artist that only comes along once every so often. Armed with his acoustic guitar and powerful performance prowess, Dave Hulegaard — known to us as Twelve Days Of June — sews together the striking sounds of pop, rock and orchestral music that creates sound worlds unique to…
Twelve Days Of June may be known for their soft rock roots, yet in their latest single ‘Hoped You Couldn’t Tell’, they let us into the more country-pop corners of their artistry. Coming off their recent full-length album ‘Anhedonia’, ‘Hoped You Couldn’t Tell’ is a completely relatable, instinctively emotive and beautifully crafted testament to The…
@skopemag news – saturday – may 14, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AUSTRALIAN PUNK TRIO DUNE RATS RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘MELTED INTO TWO’ Australia’s Dune Rats are no strangers to writing songs about their love for substance. The band’s new single ‘Melted Into Two’ is their first song of substance about…
@skopemag news – friday – may 13, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Seafret Return with Heartfelt New Single “Hollow” Self-produced by Seafret’s own Harry Draper and Cam Blackwood (Florence & The Machine, George Ezra, Lewis Capaldi) “Hollow” sees the pair unveil another wonderfully warm and embracing new offering. Inspired by the…
Expertly crafting a unique sonic experience, Charis releases her debut EP aptly titled Open Eyes, revolving around her own storied life experiences and transcends towards an aural listening experience that’s not worth missing. Open Eyes highlights the power of learning what it truly means to know your own worth, where Charis is a firm believer…
@skopemag news – friday – may 13, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope When the world has gone mad… Maybe due to quite a long lockdown which brought you to the edge of your mental health, maybe due to completely other reasons. That’s what “Dead” is all about, that sometimes it feels…
