Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – thursday – april 28, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Himalayan Gold Releases Second Single “Look (Deep in My Eyes)” “Look (Deep in My Eyes)” is the second single off of Himalayan Gold’s forthcoming album, featuring vocals by Stephanie Yavelow and offers an upbeat vibe with an empowering female…
Most songwriters get hung up on one specific genre or style, sometimes two or three at most, but this has never been the case for the multi-genre, international award-winning songwriter Glenn Valles. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, vivid imagery characterizes his songwriting be it country, pop, rock, hip-hop/rap, EDM and more. His father Edmund…
Music allows connection to form on many levels, allowing one to tap into their dreams, desires, and hopes. For De Royce, music has been about connecting to his heritage. Hailing from diverse backgrounds: Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and America, the collision of cultures has enriched the artist’s ability to communicate through the emotional power of music.…
With the release of her new single, ‘He Ain’t You,’ British singer/songwriter Allegra gives everyone a taste of what we can expect from her next chapter. The underlying subtle sultriness of this release showcases her growth and space to explore whole new artistry. Back in 2019, Allegra entered the scene with a debut instant hit,…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 28, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope “I F*cking Love You” – Zolita Completes Trilogy With New Song/Video Out Now “‘I F*cking Love You’ is the culmination of a love story that began last year with my song ‘Somebody I F*cked Once,’” shares Zolita. “When that…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 27, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CACHEMIRA: new album + single announced on HPS Records Barcelona-based heavy psych rockers CACHEMIRA sign to Heavy Psych Sounds and announce the release of their new album “Ambos Mundos” on June 24th. Listen to their debut single “Don’t Look…
The latest release from East Coast American artist and producer, VVEST (pronounced west), is a tune called Bad Move Baby. It begins with just some light and jangly tambourine to make a start to the summery vibes. VVEST then starts rapping in a melody that you’ll not be forgetting soon at all, and in the…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 27, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Japanese superstars back with “More Than Words” Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new single ‘More Than Words’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album Break and Cross the Walls II out…
For over two decades, Greg Hoy has dominated the indie rock scene and conquered many areas of the industry as an experienced songwriter, producer, indie label owner, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and more. He also hosts his own podcast, Limited Mileage, where he gets to connect and chat with fellow makers, creatives, and musicians about their unique…
@skopemag news – wednesday – april 27, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Track Submission from Nathaniel Paul Singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Paul was born in Michigan City, IN. After a move to NYC, he has been on the road touring with his Emmy award winning band, The Bergamot. His musical…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 26, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BELUSHI SPEED BALL Reveals Video For “Ripping Off Municipal Waste” The Louisville, KY, based thrash metal outfit, BELUSHI SPEED BALL, have revealed a new lyric video for their track “Ripping Off Municipal Waste”. Taken from the upcoming album What…
Pop singers tend to prefer sunny weather to stormy skies. It’s the rare artist who has the courage to dive deep in song. But Shiadanni is no ordinary artist, and her music is anything but average. The Montreal alternative pop singer and songwriter has already demonstrated that she can bring the party: her prior singles…
Robin Trower has been a major force in rock guitar since joining Procul Harum in the late 60’s. Since the early 1970’s he has been touring and recording with his Robin Trower Band. On this album RT handles the guitar and bass, along with Richard Watts on vocals, and Chris Taggart on drums. Additional bass…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 26, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BARZIN drops new sensual monochrome visual for ‘It’s Never Too Late to Lose Your Life’ Four years in making, Toronto artist Barzin is releasing his fifth studio album ‘Voyeurs In The Dark’ on Friday this week. That the album…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 26, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GAVIN DEGRAW RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FACE THE RIVER” – TITLE TRACK FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM COMING 20TH MAY “This album is dedicated to my parents,” Gavin shares, “They were my heroes. It was their love story, their sacrifices, and their…
About a month ago, Sada Baby dropped off the third installment of his Bartier Bounty series, which contained 20 hard-hitting cuts and a single assist from Skilla Baby. Last week, the Detroit emcee then returned with “Bop Stick,” a Leechoppn-produced effort that sees him borrowing from Slick Rick‘s classic single “Children’s Story”: “Once upon a…
Vineet’s latest single “Nine” also leads his short story collection of the same title. Nine features nine songs from Vineet’s 2021 and beyond with short stories for each track. It isn’t what you might expect from someone who scored several number 1 hits on the Euro Top 100, placed high on assorted other charts, and produce lively…
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her fantastic new album, “Ice Cream in November” (out now). @skopemag: How did “Ice Cream in November” come together? Lynne: I wasn’t planning on making a new album. When I started collaborating with Blair Michael Hogan in January 2021, it was to shake…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 26, 2022 @ 7 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AMY SHEPPARD DROPS DEBUT SOLO SINGLE ‘NOTHING BUT WILD’ Amy grew up with a lot of country music played in the family home, and having already won a Golden Guitar for her vocals on Lee Kernaghan’s Spirit of The…
MADELEINE’s upcoming album ‘Stoned And Bored’ manages to blur the best of pop, indie and rock realms. There’s a nostalgia that flows through the tirade of tracks, bringing to mind the old school pop-punk powerhouses that pushed their boats out and made the music landscape what it is today. As these influences ripple in the…
Hard rock, psychedelic and funk. Three genres you wouldn’t necessarily think would melt together. Yet, Lurid Purple Flowers have sculpted a sound that sews together the most interesting elements of all three. Their recent single ‘Darkness,’ off their latest EP Mania, plunges into the depths of their rockier sound whilst their other tracks like ‘On…
@skopemag news – monday – april 25, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Johnnys The Johnnys are known to deliver rowdy, high-energy, humour-filled performances. They’ve played across Canada, been featured on TV and film and shared stages with such luminaries as Geordie Johnson, Bif Naked, Stevie Salas, Bruce Cockburn, Keith Secola…
What first drew you to the music industry and how did you get started? I think it was a number of things, but I honestly never really wanted to do anything else. I believe God put music in my heart from a very young age. But I do know that the teachers He put in…
@skopemag news – monday – april 26, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope APTERA: listen to new single “Mercury” now Berlin’s heavy metal newcomers APTERA share the second single taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘You Can’t Bury What Still Burns’ on Ripple Music. Listen to their grim and menacing new track…
@skopemag news – monday – april 26, 2022 @ 6 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Henry Chadwick Reveals Dreamy New Video for “Mind’s Eye” From charting on the Hype Machine and Indie Shuffle charts, to Guest at Home being deemed a must-have record for your Summer via Rolling Stone Magazine and Time Magazine, he…
Greeted with comparisons to Drake, Chris Brown, and Young Thug. Leezy arrived in 2016 as a radio-ready Pop/Hip-Hop artist with his first EP titled “The Routine”. https://www.instagram.com/unlimitedleezy Within his career, Leezy released a barrage of albums/mixtapes/EP’s totaling ten in total with multiple projects peaking the iTunes Hip-Hop & R&B charts in multiple countries. Leezy first…
There’s an important message behind the electro-pop shimmer… The Fur is an artist whose music truly defies the usual expectations. The Fur is releasing back-to-back singles, and recently dropped their unforgettable single ‘Autograph’. The sound feels all-embracing and immersive, not only providing a catchy vibe, but also allowing the listener to experience a more immersive…
@skopemag news – friday – april 22, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now, Abigail Lapell’s New Album Stolen Time Takes Listeners On A Dynamic Journey Through All Corners Of Folk Music Award-winning Canadian songwriter Abigail Lapell’s new LP Stolen Time strikes a fine balance between her hushed acoustic debut, Great…
After the success of her mellow single Sativa, dream pop songstress Fiona Maura gives a glimpse of her euphoric world with the release of her mystical official music video. (Click HERE to watch.) Sativa is available on all streaming platforms. Filmed and edited by seasoned videographer, Dylan Reeves, and Fiona taking the role of creative…
@skopemag news – friday – april 22, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LIPS TURN BLUE RELEASES 2ND VIDEO: PRAY FOR TOMORROW LIPS TURN BLUE the acclaimed Upstate NY band that releases its debut album on MIG MUSIC May 4th., has released its second music video, PRAY FOR TOMORROW. Although written and…
@skopemag news – friday – april 22, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kate Bollinger Releases New EP ‘Look At It In The Light’, Out Today Via Ghostly International Rising Virginia-based musician Kate Bollinger releases her new EP, Look at it in the Light, via Ghostly International. The EP’s singles “Who Am…
@skopemag news – friday – april 22, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Eliza & The Delusionals gear up for the release of highly anticipated debut LP Now And Then, share lead single, ‘Bed Song’ With their Australian tour underway and their debut album NOW AND THEN in the wings, waiting to…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 21, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MOURNFUL CONGREGATION: Australian Doom Metal Monarchs To Release The Exuviae Of Gods – Part I EP In North America Through 20 Buck Spin; Teaser, Preorders, And More Issued Australia’s ageless kings of extreme doom MOURNFUL CONGREGATION return for the…
Unorthodox Musician focused on creativity and approaching each song as if it’s a cinematic production! Panama isn’t a location, it’s a persona, actually a nickname – attached to a swag I had early on. When I rocked fedoras and seersucker pants, with spectator shoes. “I feel as though I was born Extra, and every song…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 21, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pan Amsterdam and Damu the Fudgemunk announce joint album with single, Rigatoni. “When I heard Damu’s beat I was really into the Zen-like kung fu of the track,” explains Pan Am. “It was the first beat that I worked…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 21, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TERRY EMM releases gorgeous velvet Americana single ‘Wish You Were Here’! Emm’s music has been described as ‘Outstanding’ by MOJO Magazine and as ‘Excellent, excellent music!’ by Bob Harris, and the new single sees him head in a striking…
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…
