Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – thursday – march 3, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “COMPLETE MESS” Today, multi-platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer unveil their new single “COMPLETE MESS” via BMG – listen HERE. The anthemic single aptly balances an expansive, epic vibe with…
With a minimalistic approach to the pop scene is LNDN, an up-and-coming artist from Vancouver Island dedicated to connecting with fans through his art. Through piecing together dreamy layered harmonies that speak to the themes of living authentically, LNDN explores life’s most important lessons through the beauty of music. His easy, free-flowing vocals immerse you…
Ludlow Creek, formerly known as Southbound, re-issues debut album “Hands Of Time,” a 2021 single, “What About Love” and a brand new music video. Throughout music history, many acts have changed their names before gaining national attention. The Quarrymen, The Rattlesnakes, The Hype, Mammoth.. These local acts would eventually go on to be known as…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 2, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PENDANT (SADDLE CREEK) DROPS NEW VIDEO & SINGLE FROM UPCOMING LP Los Angeles native Chris Adams who makes music under the moniker PENDANT (all caps) has dropped another song / video “Static Dream” from his forthcoming Saddle Creek debut…
Precision, impact, and unpredictability: these are all elements that rap artist Bruce Lii has adapted from his inspiration, martial artist Bruce Lee. He’s sharp-witted and has a deadly punch with each lyric he spits. His tough exterior comes from his unique experiences during his days hauling through the country in an 18-wheeler truck. Originality and…
Music has taken on a new meaning for today’s young people. They are influenced by music that is not straightforward or traditional. Hip hop and pop music are popular among this generation. This genre of music encompasses a wide range of styles, including rapping and other pop compositions. A number of women in this glamorous…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 1, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Boston’s Ishan Is Not Playing Games With New Video “DND” Boston’s Ishan enhances his latest release DND with new visuals directed by Couvy and Ruscillo. The video is direct, masterfully so, whether it is scenes of Ishan rapping the…
Let’s all get down and get funky with the old-school sensibilities and new new-school vibe of Long Island’s Logan Whaley on his brand-new single “Funky Tonight” – as he drops the instantly danceable new track on Spotify and all the major music services on Friday March 4th, along with an Indiegogo campaign for a planned…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 1, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Foals’ New Album “Life Is Yours” To Be Released On June 17th (ADA/Warner UK Ltd) On June 17th, Foals will release Life Is Yours, their highly anticipated 7th studio album via ADA/ Warner UK Ltd. Life Is Yours is…
Reggae/dancehall entertainer Yaktsa releases a captivating new single ‘Ambition’ which is now available on all digital platforms. This uplifting and encouraging track speaks to building generational wealth and how important it is to not seek validation from the public but to focus on the more valuable aspects of life. Yaksta says, “in today, as a…
@skopemag news – tuesday – march 1, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Video – LR BLITZKRIEG ft. NEMS – CREW LOVE Brooklyn Native LR Blitzkrieg is a staple of the NYC underground Hip Hop culture and has been an integral part of many of your favorite artists careers. A promoter…
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…
