Feature stories and artist interviews
“Glance” is the dreamy new alt rock hit from Los Angeles’ rock outfit, The Tracks. Dripping with yearning lyrics and vocals that teeter-totter from residue marked glossy uber-focused imagery, to a foreground, omniscient observer. Rattled between the stanzas, and bridging the gap is a fierce guitar riff whipped into shape from the heavy lifting percussion.…
Jessica Medina is a New York based Singer-songwriter of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage that entices us with the romanticism of the golden era with her new bolero Ámame (Love me now), produced by Multi- Latin Grammy winner: Janina Rosado. “Amame” is available on all digital platforms and will be a part of Jessica’s upcoming…
@skopemag news – monday – december 6, 2021 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ava Rowland Releases Music Video for Latest Single “Love Away The Lonely” Premiered by Sounds Like Nashville Rising country singer/songwriter Ava Rowland shows off her playful side with the release of her music video for her latest single, “Love…
@skopemag news – monday – december 6, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BAYNK ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘ADOLESCENCE’// LAUNCHES ‘ADOLESCENCE’ WORLD ALBUM PREVIEW EXPERIENCE After amassing over a quarter of a billion streams on his first 3 independently-released EPs, New Zealand-born, London-based artist BAYNK has finally announced his long-awaited debut album for…
Mia Nicolai returns with new knockout single Dream Go. A true storyteller, Mia Nicolai takes us on a journey as she navigates matters of the heart, with flawless execution. Dream Go soars with poignance as Mia shares the disappointment and hardship of meeting someone special, and it not turning out the way you had anticipated.…
@skopemag news – monday – december 6, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QAALM: LA-Based Doom Supergroup Premieres “Existence Asunder” Video via Decibel Magazine Los Angeles-based atmospheric doom act QAALM is proud to announce the release of its debut video and single “Existence Asunder,” taken from the band’s colossal debut album, Resilience…
With a resume that speaks for itself, Bruce Sudano is a man that needs no introduction. This industry legend has created songs for pop icons like Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, and his late wife, Donna Summer. His decades-spanning career has evolved from spinning together R&B and disco in his band Brooklyn Dreams to fusing pop…
A tried-and-true Americana defines Richard Lynch’s elegant “Christmas Time”. Sung with such a deep resonate voice, the piece touches the very soul. Beyond the clear anchor in Americana, he brings pieces of country, rock, pop, and soul into the mix. The melodic richness completely consumes the listener for there is a delicate balance in the…
Nubia Rose was always destined to have her voice heard. She was surrounded by music from a young age, but her career took her in a variety of different creative directions. The Brazilian-born star has worked as a model, movie producer, actress, financial specialist, and in real estate. She’s also a publisher/owner of Nubia Rose…
Today, Brooklyn-based dirty pop girl group Sedona shares her latest single “Sharkbite” on Boom.Records. Sedona’s ethereal voice and exceptional songwriting quickly evoke a familiar feeling like a perfect brush of nostalgia, dipped in equal parts indie rock and alternative pop. The energy behind each song encapsulates a free, effortlessly wild spirit with an old soul…
@skopemag news – sunday – december 5, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MARIANGELA DEMURTAS Releases New Single “City” MARIANGELA DEMURTAS, vocalist of acclaimed metal bands Tristania and Ardours, has released “City” on all streaming platforms. The song is from her upcoming EP Dark Ability which will be released on February 11…
Exclusive Interview with Artistic Directors Matthew Bamberg-Johnson, Genevieve Gearhart, and Julianne Just When did you first know you wanted to become an actor? What was your first acting gig While we all have our own origin stories, we’ll talk about when we knew we wanted to form the company. We like to talk about how…
@skopemag news – friday – december 3, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MERCI RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, “MANHATTAN” “New York feels a bit like a Rorschach test,” the band shares about the new track. “Everyone sees something different. This song and video are about what we see.” The music video…
Miranda Joan is a Canadian neo-soul singer and songwriter born in Montréal and raised in Vancouver. Joan uses her multicultural upbringing from both French and English backgrounds as well as her reverence of music legends such as Stevie Wonder and Carole King and contemporary artists such as Erykah Badu, Anderson Paak and Emily King to…
@skopemag news – friday – december 3, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now // RA ft Harris J – ‘Fast Life’ Taking a slightly slicker approach to his usual charged-up style, ‘Fast Life’ sustains a glossy feel accommodating a slick yet infectious hook courtesy of fellow London hit-maker Harris J.…
1. First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Iconic Bond the person and the artist? I’d like to think of myself as nothing more than a traveler just journeying through this world. I am an artist that finds his inspirations from so many different aspects of my life and even observing others…
@skopemag news – friday – december 3, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Leeds Punks SUNLINER Release New Frank Turner-Produced Single ‘Special Place In Hell’ via Lockjaw Records Leeds melodic punk quartet SUNLINER are delighted to share the A-side of their latest Frank Turner-produced single, ‘Special Place In Hell’, out now via…
Sometimes you hear a voice that instantly draws you in, one that can fill a room with a feeling of warmth and happiness. Take a listen to any track by Harper Starling, and that’s exactly what you’ll find. The bold and proud Wisconsinite allows her friendly personality to shine through her sweet, melodic lyrics. What…
Kristi Flagg has a rich, musical history that included major touring and opening up for the likes of: Odetta, John Gorka, and the Indigo Girls. Kristi took a long, 25 year break from her busy schedule to focus on other things in her life. Then, in 2018 as if by fate, the microphone found Kristi…
@skopemag news – thursday – december 2, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MARIEL MARIEL Unveils “La Morena”, a New Preview of Her Forthcoming Album “La Batalla” La Morena is the encounter of a woman with respect for her life, her decisions, independence. Mariel Mariel relaxes and sings in a whisper. “Wander…savor…
Harold Andrews is an upcoming, positive, and inspirational hip-hop artist coming out of Paterson NJ. Born in Maryland in 1986 but raised in Paterson NJ, Harold finds his inspiration in service, and his reason for creating music is to help others through their life experiences by sharing his own. By letting others know he can…
It doesn’t snow on Venice Boulevard, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good setting for a Christmas story. People in Southern California always know how to throw a party — and that includes a holiday party. In their clip for their funky version of the seasonal standard “Little Drummer Boy,” The Tano Jones Revelry…
@skopemag news – thursday – december 2, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SUBWAY TO SALLY Reveals New Version of Classic Track “So Rot” + Official Music Video Co-founders of the German medieval rock movement SUBWAY TO SALLY celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hit album, Herzblut, which has reached more than…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 2, 2021 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Emika & Rødhåd share new single “I Knew Your Name Before You Were Born ” | Plays “I Knew Your Name Before You Were Born” featuring respected techno Viking Rødhåd, is taken from part two of Emika’s VEGA trilogy.…
Like it or not, people, Christmas has come early this year. Whether it’s the general state of the world and how burnt out we all are, or just an excuse to slack off work a little bit more, we’re in that holiday mindset already, and boy does it feel good. Like any good wintery period,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – december 1, 2021 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Don Q Rolls the Dice in New “Slander” Video Since returning to music after a three-year hiatus, BX’s own Don Q has yet to show any signs of slowing down. In just the past two months, the Highbridge the…
@skopemag news – wednesday – december 1, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Houston’s Jamire Williams shares rich and soulful new single feat. Kenneth Whalum ‘When It Gets Dark’ Leading a heavyweight band including vocalist Kenneth Whalum, guitar synth player Sam Gendel and percussionist Carlos Niño, the track presents a shimmering example…
No matter how old we are, that sense of childlike wonder and hope, even if just a glimmer, is always sparked once the Christmas season comes around, and Toronto R&B artist JENNA Nation is igniting that very sentiment with her soaring new single “My Christmas Wish” — available now. Written by JENNA Nation, and produced…
@skopemag news – wednesday – december 1, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mulah Davinci “Proteck Ya Peace” Lyric Video | @mulahdavinci Big Davinci Ent. presents Mulah Davinci’s “Proteck Ya Peace” lyric video. “Proteck Ya Peace” brings in production by Nikolas “LLOUIS” Andreasen and Mulah Davinci, the Georgetown, SC native drops bars…
A small handful of animators are true sorcerers. Andrea Love is one of them. The Port Townsend, Washington fiber artist and filmmaker creates entire worlds out of wool —plush worlds, inhabited by characters of great whimsy, impossible beauty, and delightful, squeezable softness. She puts her magic in the service of adorableness and makes every thread…
Eugene Cole goes for an easy-going disposition on the soothing soul of “Together Forever In Love”. Vocals take front and center stage for there is a decadence to be felt within the entirety of the work. Done with such glee the track unfurls at its own leisurely pace. R&B, soul, and pop mix into a…
Pop superstars H3RIZON, consisting of Bernadette Marquez (Bernie), Tiara Nyuzo and Gabrielle Montalbo (Gabby), have today announced their gorgeous, festive new single, One More Christmas, a poppy, RnB-influenced bop about longing for that special someone during the holidays. The girls, who have amassed nearly 2 million followers on TikTok, have also announced a sparkling, joyful…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 30, 2021 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope STANDOUT RAPPER MIKE DIMES UNLEASHES HIS NEWEST SINGLE, “BACKROOM” “BACKROOM” is the latest in a string of impressive new singles for Mike Dimes, following “WISS” and “No Trends,” both of which have collectively accumulated over 500k views on their…
Cinematic pop artist, Jacqueline Loor, has unveiled the video for the title track of her debut album, Show Them. With unfiltered emotion and relatable themes aimed at empowering people – especially those identifying as female – to take control of their destinies, Show Them was released in October, after a string of singles (both in…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 30, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Video: Hollowed Human – Sedated – (Rock / Metal) “We are Shame, Angst, Ire and Hope. Like you, we are people who have lived through life’s euphoric highs and descended to the darkest depths of agony. ALL of…
Representing the 215, Philadelphia native True Hustler releases new video for “Candy Rain” a smooth R&B ballad dedicated to his special lady. True Hustler has been in the game for a long time working on Music, launching True Hustler Music the record label as well as the True Hustler clothing brand , all of which…
Tearing us asunder with every lumbering strike of the piano keys, we’re drawn closer to a world of melancholic melodicism in the painfully surreal “Coming Home” that is both ominous and strangely fascinating, especially if you’re as appreciative of dark harmonies as I am. The drums kick into place and the bassline starts to rumble…
For a sound unlike any other and a true hidden gem in the rap/hip-hop community, take a look at Uncommon Nasa’s unique artistry. Bringing poetry back tastefully and stylistically, Uncommon Nasa is all about finding wisdom through rebelling against the mainstream. His lyrics roll off his tongue, reverberating through the mic while he maintains his…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 30, 2021 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAC ROSS DROPS NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “NEVER SAY” Jac Ross has just wrapped up a whirlwind holiday weekend, dropping his new track “Never Say” on Friday after Thanksgiving, followed by his first Soul Train Award Cypher performance, which premiered Sunday…
@skopemag news – monday – november 29, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lucas Laufen shares his next melancholic single ‘Time Took Tolls’ About the song, Lucas said: “I started writing this song on a train to South Tyrol last February amidst a really big touring schedule. I’d played 30 shows over…
