Feature stories and artist interviews
Accomplished multi-talented musician and spoken word artist Martin Graff, a finalist for Best Classical Artist in the 2022 DC “Wammie Awards“, presents “Sativa“, the exceptional new single from his recently released offering “Trips for Piano” – which is now available for your aural excitement on Spotify and all the major audio services – as well…
@skopemag news – monday – march 14, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ΜΙΝD ERASURE – single “As First Light Never Comes” from album “Connive” Short Biografy: Mind Erasure formed back in 2007, they have released one demo and one promo before The album “CONNIVE”. Through the years many members came and…
Kirk Covington aka Capt. Kirk. is still firing on all cylinders! This is after decades of being a sideman at the forefront of Contemporary Jazz and Fusion music. Performing with legends like Joe Zawinul, Robben Ford and Allan Holdsworth, The Texas native continued to tour the world as a member of Fusion superstars, Tribal Tech.…
‘Hillbilly Hippie Shreddin’ Folk Rock’. That’s how Blind Uncle Harry describes his music and it’s completely spot on. In fact, that can now be a genre in its own right as Blind Uncle Harry is back shreddin’ yet again with another folk-rock single ‘I Just Want You To Know’. What always amazes me when I…
Alias Wayne has shown he has a knack for creating captivating and creative songs time and time again. His whole discography is bursting with colour and creativity, as his unique blend of Americana, blues and Caledonian soul has, quite frankly, created a genre in itself. In his latest release ‘Chaperon’ he’s swayed into the sweet…
A rustic slice of Americana comes through with Southbound 75’s soulful odes. Done with a great amount of dignity he proves to be an exceptional storyteller. The worldview depicted amongst these pieces has a grandeur about it, one that feels doubly fresh. Guitar work features a greatness to it. Riffs have a beauty about it,…
Kristina Koller employs a noir jazz pop perfection with the sultry “Get Out of Town”. The arrangements have a sophisticated, timeless elegance to them. Done with such dignity, nods to Chet Baker’s output emerge throughout for it is that refined. Melodically rich these elements float on through the air in a gracious fashion. Interplay amongst…
@skopemag news – saturday – march 12, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Royal Canoe Announce Surprise Digital Release Vault (2011-2021) LP, Share “Worm ft. Dill the Giant” Single + Animated Lyric Video Today, Winnipeg-based indie-pop powerhouse collective Royal Canoe have announced and shared a brand new LP entitled Vault (2011-2021), which…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NIJA’S DON’T SAY I DIDN’T WARN YOU: JERSEY CLUB REMIXES OUT TODAY V Magazine, which recently placed Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You atop its list of the best new music, said, “With a cavalcade of smooth and polished…R&B…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LOS AUTÉNTICOS DECADENTES & BRONCO + TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA Present “ORO” Mexico is an essential component of ADN Decadente. It’s not a coincidence that Los Auténticos Decadentes have chosen one of the most important classics in regional music…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Seth Swirsky Shares “I Don’t Wanna Lose You” Single via Americana UK | ‘Songs From The Green Couch’ LP Due April 8 via Lolipop Records Today, indie-pop singer-songwriter Seth Swirsky shares “I Don’t Wanna Lose You,” the second single…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Leezy Releases New Single & Music Video “Sierra” Dream pop artist Leezy has released her latest single “Sierra,” along with an accompanying music video. “Sierra” conveys to listeners Leezy’s journey to healing and acceptance. The track and video focus…
When Murda Beatz says music is a young man’s game, believe him. The self-taught 27-year-old, Grammy-nominated, Canadian trap prodigy has pictures of himself banging on drums when he was four years old. Born Shane Lee Lindstrom, from Fort Erie, Ontario, Murda Beatz became one of the most sought-after producers in the music industry. He has…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope WARDRUNA Release Official Music Video + Live Version Digital Single For “Skugge” Today, Wardruna release an official music video for their song «Skugge» («Shadow»). The song is an eerie sonic journey, voicing a dialogue between man and shadow or…
Merit Maker embodies the ethos of skater punk on the undeniably catchy choruses of “Breaking Edge”. Volume is a given for they hold nothing back at all. Layer upon layer intermingles to create this colossal stunning sound. These songs teem with life for the interplay has a fantastically frantic quality. Nods to groups like Blink…
Gravelle & Perinbam taps into rock’s very soul with their urgent yet thoughtful takes on that classic sound. Percussion hits like a force of nature, and the guitars are stellar. The group truly listens to each other playing off each other’s strengths. Vocals are mixed prominently front and center of the entire rest of the…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DESERT CLOUDS Release New Single Heavy psychedelic rockers DESERT CLOUDS have released their song “Speed of Shadow” over at The Obelisk. The song is from their upcoming album Planexit which will be released on Mandrone Records March 25, 2022.…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 12 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AITCH UNVEILS BRAND NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “BABY” Sampling Ashanti’s global smash hit “Rock wit U (Aww Baby)” and receiving her official seal of approval, Aitch brings the feel-good R&B classic to a new age, effortlessly bridging the generations.…
Fourteen-year-old Americana/folk singer-songwriter/guitarist Jack Barksdale sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about his fantastic new album, “Death of a Hummingbird” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Jack! Tell us about your new album. Jack: With the exception of “Isn’t it Crazy,” all of the songs on this album were written during the pandemic. These songs are…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 10, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Adri Ray Shares New Single “For You” US recording artist Adri Ray has returned with her new single, “For You”, a stunning ballad that leaves a huge impression on the first listen. Hailing from Southern California, Adri has been…
This next single is for that morning mediation before starting your long, arduous day, for that cherished herbal tea outside your balcony as you sit and listen to the world go by, for that daily run that wakes you up and makes you feel alive or for lighting that special incense that always helps you…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 10, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PILLOW QUEENS share new single “No Good Woman” | New album “Leave The Light On” out 1st April via Royal Mountain Records Dublin’s Pillow Queens are getting set to release their sophomore album Leave The Light On, their first…
Nothing short of exceptional and inspirational talent, Angelo B. delivers love and motivation through each of his R&B originals. After years of creating and experimenting in St. Louis, Missouri, he’s ready to take his music to the next level in the industry and share his tracks with the world. Angelo B.’s upcoming album, I.S.H. (released…
Fate is a funny thing, and single moments can set the course of your destiny. N. C. Palma’s ability to pursue his passion for music happened serendipitously. After a chance meeting with Studio KAI’s founder, Vernon Hill, in 2018, N. C. Palma was able to elevate his interests in hip hop from classroom freestyles to…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 10, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Attire Releases Pop Album, “Songs About Girls Like You” and New Lyric Video BMG pop duo, The Attire has released their anticipated debut album, Songs About Girls Like You. The 10-track collection is a blend of light and…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 9, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sofia Mills Releases New Song “Bite” Off Upcoming Debut Album ‘Baby Magic’ “When I reached high school, I would listen to my female friends complain about their boyfriends, who were all emotionally immature and unstable, and I couldn’t understand…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 9, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hear Tess Parks’ “Brexit at Tiffany’s” off her upcoming lp, And Those Who Were Seen Dancing, that’s out May 20th on Fuzz Club and Hand Drawn Dracula Following her highly praised return with “Happy Birthday Forever”, Toronto-born, London-based artist…
Indie rock/pop-folk singer-songwriter Ivy Ryann sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her spectacular new album, “A Nonaggressive Extreme Violation of Boundaries” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Ivy! Tell us about your new album. Ivy: This album is special to me, and I’m excited for it to go out and have a life of its…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 9, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MR WA7T RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SLEEPING LIKE A STAR” Following the release of debut single “Home”, MR WA7T returns today with “Sleeping Like A Star” the latest single taken from his forthcoming album the second single from his debut…
Sometimes a feeling becomes so powerful that it becomes psychedelic. It pulls the possessor of the emotion into a kind of altered, febrile, dreamlike state. If you’re in proximity to someone overwhelmed by feeling, you might catch some of those hallucinatory vibrations yourself. Singer Cody Kohler of Long Island rock band An Old Friend isn’t…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 9, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHRISTIAN DEATH Shares Official Music Video for New Single, “Beautiful” Gothic death rock pioneers CHRISTIAN DEATH are now sharing the official music video for the brand new single, “Beautiful,” which is taken from their upcoming full-length, ‘Evil Becomes Rule.’…
“My Tears Fall” revels in the exquisite storytelling of Sarantos. With this piece, he gets personal with the Greek language adding to the intimacy of the work. A nice juxtaposition of the ancient and modern the song seemingly exists outside of time. Instruments here further add to this sense of otherworldliness. Quite catchy, the elements…
IVAN is a Canadian-born singer/songwriter that grew up in the suburbs of Toronto. His musical journey began learning to play the piano and guitar early on. He then decided to turn his focus to telling his own stories. Ivan recognized the magic of songwriting, and the ability to relay his thoughts on various topics through…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 8, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ROSIE Shares New Single/Video “Next Life” “Next Life” is a dramatic, piano-driven anthem that captures ROSIE’s difficult journey towards self-love, mental wellness and inner growth. “‘Next Life’ is a complex song for me,” she says. “Though it is painfully…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 8, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KETY FUSCO creates nightmares with new soundtrack ‘Music To Make A Dream Come True’ Kety Fusco transports us to a new era, one of music to make dreams come true and the subversive sounds generated by her harp sound…
@skopemag news – tuesay – march 8, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BRELAND releases new single ‘Praise The Lord (feat. Thomas Rhett) Hailed as “a streaming-music star” by Rolling Stone, BRELAND has been named a Breakthrough Artist for Amazon Music. He joins the short list of artists earning this coveted all-genre…
Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams is the colorful, expressive synthesis of hype-maestro Adrian Morris and visionary-earth child Frank Kadillac. Each new song the energetic pair produces shines like the morning sun, full of punching riffs and rhythms, and wholehearted tones and themes. These two are the kind of guys you’d want to follow around the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 8, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AVRIL LAVIGNE’S SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM LOVE SUX DEBUTS IN THE TOP 10 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART Eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum singer, songwriter, designer, and philanthropist Avril Lavigne’s highly anticipated seventh studio album Love Sux has debuted in…
Americana-pop singer-songwriter Erinn Peet Lukes sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her music around the release of her stunningly great new EP, “EPL” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Erinn! Tell us about your new EP, “EPL.” Erinn: This EP is mostly made up of a batch of songs I wrote at the very beginning…
Pure club vibes race through “17 (houson boombox remix)” for Hannyta captures a psychedelic dance experience. Volume is a given for the whole of the journey has a bombastic feeling. Bass goes deep into the red for each hit of the drum has a heaviness to it. All of it seems to swing around with…
