Feature stories and artist interviews
Americana/roots rock singer-songwriter Jon Tyler Wiley sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about his amazing new album, “The Longing” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Jon! Tell us about “The Longing.” Jon: I’ve always loved more experimental music. Between tours, I found a demo of an old song I’d written in college and decided to finish…
Jarea Wilson’s voice rings fine and true on the confessional “Love Needs An Answer”. The minimalism of the sound gives it a dreamy-eyed presence. Firmly rooted in the R&B tradition, the song gets plenty of room to roam. A futuristic gloss adorns the entirety of the piece, for hers is a sound akin to newer…
It takes a lot of effort to make rock music sound compelling in 2022, given how exploited the genre has become through the years, but somehow Starfire manages to find a way in their new record Dreaming of Destiny, and it’s getting the attention of critics and fans alike this month. Dreaming of Destiny doesn’t…
Willie J “The Philosopher” brings good vibrations with “Let’s Save The World” and “Be a Father to Your Child”. For both of these tracks lyrics prove to be of the essence. Lyrics are chosen with care with each verse carefully balanced on top of the last. Melodies, rhythms, these are all secondary to the sheer…
Octavate delivers hardcore rock with heart on the fire and fury of “My Wasteland”. Baring their very soul, the raw grit and soul of the sound rests with those anguished vocals. The riffs race on through with pure precision effortlessly locking step with the righteous hit of the drums. Everything here deserves to be absolutely…
@skopemag news – monday – february 28, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Video: BandGang Lonnie Bands – “Helluva Life” Fitting pearls of wisdom and merciless witticisms into his elastic bars, BandGang Lonnie Bands can go bar for bar with rap’s best. Strutting his lyrical stuff in his latest video, Lonnie shares…
@skopemag news – monday – february 28, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BARBARA – Release New Single: “A Perishing of Cherished Things” + Announce Live Dates w/ Divine Comedy This Spring A masterclass in nuanced, nostalgic pop beamed-in from another era, the track is the Brighton duo’s first release of 2022…
@skopemag news – monday – february 28, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope French metal/melo-death/thrash crossover trio Haundead unveiled new music video “Survive” About 3 months after the official release of its brand new full-length album ‘Freedom Won’t Save Our Souls’, French metal/melo-death/thrash crossover trio Haundead just premiered another music video, illustrating…
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Sophie Dorsten many times now and I can honestly say that she continues to impress me more and more each time. Once Sophie starts singing, you listen and get hooked in with her powerful voice & range. Sophie’s voice is one amazing instrument in itself and seems to…
@skopemag news – sunday – february 27, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Centric, Kenya, T3 of Slum Village – Always On My Mind [Audio] Oakland producer Centric releases another offering from his “Love Received” album, dedicated to the pervasive and ruminating thoughts of a significant other “Always On My Mind” features…
The importance of music cannot be overstated. Music and sound quality should never be ignored if you want your video to have a lasting impact. Sound quality is just as essential as video quality. The visual quality of your video matters less if the audio quality is bad. Much attention must be paid to audio,…
Preface of a not so average band… The name leaves many bewildered, but to those who are ‘in the know, their name is one of the best kept secrets in the American rock n’ roll underground. They are a band whose appeal spans from classic and Southern rock to punk and heavy metal. Their sound…
Wave 21 give off pretty cerebral folk-rock vibes throughout their last record Brace Yourself, but if you think this is just another pastoral indie record in a sea of similar selections to debut in the past couple of years, you don’t know much about this talented band at all. In Brace Yourself’s lead single, “Way…
@skopemag news – saturday – february 26, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Brotherhood Release Debut Single “Till the Wheels Fall Off” The Brotherhood make their way onto the scene with “Till The Wheels Fall Off”, an ode to life as a musician. Though this track has many guest features, we…
@skopemag news – friday – february 24, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AGE OF ATHENA Release Video For “Together We Fall” Symphonic metalcore band AGE OF ATHENA has released a video for their song “Together We Fall”. The track is taken from their critically acclaimed album Gate to Oblivion which was…
@skopemag news – friday – february 25, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LEIKELI47 ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM + DROPS VIDEO Leikeli47 has announced a new album Shape Up, out April 15th via Hardcover/RCA Records, the finale to the trilogy that included her debut Wash & Set and the highly lauded 2018 Acrylic.…
@skopemag news – friday – february 25, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New video – rising producer/vocalist Varnrable on Escho (Iceage, Smerz) Camilla has already played shows in Europe with Serpentwithfeet and scored runway shows for the Mulberry x Richard Malone collection at London Fashion Week and Stine Goya at Copenhagen…
If there’s one thing that stands out to me when delving into the magical musical world of Ryan Dart, it’s the authenticity that oozes from each track. As a self-professed “grandson of the dustbowl and a steward of the land,” Ryan Dart’s music encapsulates the down to earth, gentle and connected way of life that…
Revolution Engine may have written the songs for their album ‘Fist & Flame’ a couple of years ago, but there’s not been a moment that we need these tracks like right now. Listening to this album is a completely immersive, arresting experience. They speak some serious truth. Truths have long been known, but perhaps only…
Brooke Surgener has clearly been on a roll the past few years and she shows no signs of pumping the breaks any time soon as she gears up to release her latest single ‘Gimme Gimme’. Whilst making her fame through captivatingly quirky cosplay music videos, this multi-instrumentalist boasts a beautiful array of singles. Her latest…
@skopemag news – friday – february 25, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lady Bri Releases New Album “ME” Today, February 24th Via Position Music On February 24th, effervescent Pop R&B songstress Lady Bri will release her new album ME via Position Music. The release will be accompanied by a music video…
While the temperatures are still freezing in parts of the US, Las Vegas-based dancer and pop artist Harrison Barnes keeps things hot with his fiery new music video, “TLC,” which premieres today. Barnes releases the upbeat dance song to give a taste of his sophomore EP, Paradise, set to release this spring. Barnes originally wrote…
When you’re looking to launch a successful music career, the details truly matter. The competition is high, so you need to make sure the basic elements are excellent. To get your foot in the door, one of the basic necessities to prepare is an excellent music demo. If you’d like to make sure your demo…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 24, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope E-L-R release new video single ‘Opiate the Sun’ Swiss trailblazers E-L-R have revealed the final video single ‘Opiate the Sun’ for a track taken from the doomgaze trio’s sophomore full-length “Vexier”, which has been slated for release on March…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 24, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Indie Pop artist Tamar Berk shares “your permission” Today, indie pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tamar Berk has released the lead single from her upcoming sophomore album Start At The End, titled “your permission”. This new single is the…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Dalaina – Track: B.L.Y “B.L.Y” is the first single by up-and-coming artist Dalaina. The song explores the process of moving forward out of a toxic relationship, and conveys the feeling in a positive and empowering way. Its danceable…
While the world is being bombarded with news of issues from a pandemic to violence, poverty, racial injustice, societal unrest, autocracy, and war… one artist has elected to instead spread good vibes, optimism and the Good News. Harold T. Johnson, Sr. is a multi-faceted artist, singer, writer, arranger, and producer. Harold’s passion for music started…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 24, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Vultures Unleash New Single ‘Conversations’ With Video Clip Gold Coast indie-rockers, The Vultures, are today honoring the end of summer with their new track ‘Conversations’. Balancing balmy disco sounds with exceptional indie-rock, this single is sure to get…
Storytelling is not an easy craft by any means. It requires the ability to captivate the audience’s attention in a way that taps into their psyche. For Idaho-based Americana/Country/Blues artist BOSCO, it serves as an integral part of his musicality. His discography settles somewhere between the familiar and the unknown, always pushing the boundaries to…
Some stories are too powerful and epic to be contained by a single song or video. Themes bleed across their albums, disregarding the barriers between tracks. Their characters make the leap from song to song, recurring, haunting the audience, drawing listeners deeper into the universe of associations that the music creates. Foundry Town Survivors tell…
Hitting the mark again for LA’s latest up-and-coming, dance-pop artist, Harper Starling, as she releases her newest single, ‘Say My Name (Why Don’t Ya Babe)’. If you are searching for that little something to fill you with confidence and educe you of your worth, then look no further than Harper Starling’s latest single, Say My…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 23, 2022 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ABRAHAM: MetalSucks Premieres Débris de Mondes Perdus In Its Entirety An album that is as rough, ugly, and brute as it gets, ABRAHAM has taken conscious distance to the polished, metallic side of post metal, in favor of a…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 23, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Eva Sita’s New Single “Joon” is a Beautiful Blend of Sounds from Many Cultures Born in West Africa from an Ivorian mother and a French father. Eva Sita became a war refugee while moving to Paris at only 10…
Touring is one of the best things that can happen to a musician. Not only does it allow them to play in front of an audience, but it also allows them to work with other professionals in the same industry. However, making your tour easier for your crew can be a challenge. The stage crew…
“How you ladies doing? Can I help y’all?” – it’s a subtle, but smooth opening statement from Devinn Le’Raay. And you can bet it’ll work. In his latest video for “Facetime,” Le’Raay takes the front desk at his own furniture shop — and when a pair of fetching young women arrive in search of something…
Noir’s First Release Combines The Theatrics Of Vaudeville-Era Cabaret With Burlesque Blues And Jazz Born from the ashes of past musical projects, the pandemic, and “a need to focus on a new endeavor in those dark times,” according to Dark Cabaret Artist Paul Noir, comes his debut single “Odd Experiments.” The much-anticipated song will be…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 22, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PONTUS Releases Official Music Video for “Sukhothai – Dawn of Happiness”! New York based Progressive Instrumental Space rock musician PONTUS has revealed an ensemble music video for “Sukhothai – Dawn of Happiness,” off of his recent LP, Black Hole…
Where are we talking from today and what is an average day like for you? I am actually on a walk with my dog right now – ha ha. I’ve been answering these questions when I get them through voice notes and I edit them later. A normal day for me is: I get up…
Terry started singing in church at age 5. In the 70s he grew his afro to 8 inches. And everybody thought he looked like Michael Jackson…it wasn’t just looks; he sang like him too. Fast forward to the young adult, he started writing, composing, and recording; his first release was 1989. Terry taught himself to…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 22, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bad Bible: Released Lyric Video for single A place Beyond Time Bad Bible, alternative rock band from Ukraine, premiered their new single A place Beyond Time yesterday at ProStar. Described as a band for fans of The Birthday Massacre,…
