Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 9, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PUSHA T RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE “DIET COKE” [Video] Peja (Slums Attack) ft. M-Dot – Next Level prod. by Magiera (Cuts by DVJ.Rink) Boston emcee M-Dot keeps the momentum at a fever pitch dropping off yet…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 8, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CROSS THE TRACKS ANNOUNCE SECOND-WAVE OF NAMES Following a sell-out festival in 2021 and after releasing its first line-up towards the end of last year, today – 8th February 2022 – jazz, funk, soul, and dance cornucopia Cross The…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 8, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PERTH SINGER/SONGWRITER, HELEN SHANAHAN DELIGHTS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘CANVAS’, Helen’s third studio album, Canvas is a glorious collection of songs, you can really hear how she’s developed and grown further in her craft; previous single and album opener Deer…
1 First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is and what is the band we know as Dave Hedeman and The Gone Ghosts? Dave Hedeman and the Gone Ghosts are an Alt-Country / American Rock band from Carrboro, NC. The band consists of Scott Jones on Drums, Dillon Partin on Bass, Justin Bowlin…
Jazz is the most violent genre of music there is, and you needn’t take much more than a cursory look at some of its finest works to appreciate what I mean. Although there are moments of true solitude to be found between the bursts of energy comprising the new experimental jazz record Folds of Time from Mumex…
Can an instrumental piece tell a story? Can it give lessons and guidance; can it console, uplift, and speak, eloquently, about the human condition? In the hands of a master like Geno Marriott, it certainly can. Marriott spins tales with his soprano saxophone — each solo, each phrase, and each release is a complete thought,…
If you’re looking for something completely different, then look no further because Geoff Bradford has got you covered with his new release titled ‘Seven Fat Years’. This is Geoff’s second EP with ‘Texas Psychedelic’ being his first back in February, 2021. Geoff Bradford is taking Psych Rock to a whole new level adding his own…
Gabi Ammirato is a multi-talented artist with a hot, new release titled ‘Metamorphosis’. As a singer/songwriter, dancer, choreographer and photographer, Gabi Ammirato has many talents and making sweet music is definitely one of them. ‘Metamorphosis’ sounds like a chart-topper to me and loaded with charming songs that will excite the masses. With a love for…
Featuring Multi-Instrumentalist Brandon Zano, Cold’s Lindsay Manfredi, Ex-Downplay’s Brett Weir, Nebula’s Tom Davis & More, “I Do What I Want” Embodies A Sexy, Desert-Inspired Vibe Nearly two years since the release of his critically-acclaimed, all-star, Pandemic benefit track “It’s Gonna Be Okay,” renowned artist Brandon Zano and his alt rock band Zaano are unveiling the…
@skopemag news – monday – february 7, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BIG KILL Share Debut Mixtape BIG KILL FUTURE, Read Exclusive Q&A with PAPER, Reviews by Wonderland, UTR, Popwrapped & EARMILK After much anticipation, Vancouver’s hyperpop duo BIG KILL (Cayne Mckenzie and Andrew Huculiak) share their debut mixtape BIG KILL…
@skopemag news – monday – february 7, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kyle Trippy Reveals Captivating New Single “Out Of My Mind” US singer, rapper, producer and songwriter Kyle Trippy has released his new single, “Out Of My Mind”, an enthralling track that makes a huge impression on first listen. The…
Suicide Moonbeams.” Touched with a preternatural sweetness (“It’s your birthday every day, blow it out, eat the cake”), the song sends off the listener with a loving message of reassurance. “There are those moments when you might feel like you’re alone, but really the access to unity and connection is always there,” says Chrystabell. “It’s…
We don’t need to tell you that Ignescent is a fierce, ferocious live band. You’ll know it within seconds of pressing play on “Remnant,” their most recent single. Only a group that has been tightened, tempered, and tested by countless shows could achieve such sonic cohesion. Ignescent consists of four musicians — guitarist Ty Moreland,…
On the first listen of VRL’s debut the obsession-fuelled love song brings one word to mind – fresh. Her sound is heavily grounded in the realms of synth-pop, but there’s a unique effervescence to the sounds they’re fusing together. Right now, VRL will be a new name for most of us. But from the sounds…
Marq Electronica has become an absolute staple in my daily soundtrack. His discography grows more diverse every time I check it, and it’s safe to say each one has been added to my playlists. His deep house sound proved useful when the world was pretty bleak back in 2020, which is when this rising artist…
Every so often you come across a band that have absolutely nailed their sound. This month, that band is set to be Not Now Norman as they gear up to release their upcoming single ‘Save Me. As it comes off the back of their previous release ‘Little Cheryl’, the fiery four-piece are pushing the boat…
“The idea of calling it The Dick Aven Band is that I let individual personalities develop for each instrument in a way that lets them all be creative in their own even though they are all me.” This is a quote from one of my new favourite finds, Dick Aven. Listening through his discography, it’s…
Navigating all that accompanies young adulthood is not an easy feat, yet 18-year-old Dici has handled it exceptionally as a rising rapper/producer. Not only does he have his own label, DICI Records, but he also has thousands of listeners worldwide and over a million YouTube views on his music videos. Fans are certainly ready for…
A lot has been said about Robert Miller’s lauded Project Grand Slam through the years, but in the new studio-recorded version of their live setlist, The Shakespeare Concert, vocal harmonies take such a starring role that it’s difficult to lead off a review of the tracklist without noting their importance. Where past arrangements of “I’m Falling…
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the name Corduroy Vibe is clothing. With preference to Corduroy pants, shirts and jackets, I’m thinking this band has a certain style or taste that coincides with their overall Vibe. Now, I have no idea if the group name comes from a love for Corduroy…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kick and the Hug’s Debut Album Turns Nostalgic Sounds into Their Own Musical Blend Debut album release from the indie pop band Kick and the Hug, Ladies and Gentlemen, Kick and the Hug, for a possible feature on your…
After listening to ‘Spin So Long’ from Dick Aven, it’s hard to comprehend that he’s played each instrument that’s sewn into the soundscape. Yet, the Tennessee based singer-songwriter surely has. Dick Aven’s most recent album is a perfectly eclectic accumulation of tracks. It’s impossible to pin down the genre of this album, I’d be too…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope EXEK Share ADVERTISE HERE LP via The Quietus Today, EXEK share their brand new album, ADVERTISE HERE, out today via Castle Face Records. The Quietus hosted the LP’s premiere, describing it as “the ultimate sonic screen wipe, the sort…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ROSALÍA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘MOTOMAMI’ ON MARCH 18TH Says Rosalía, “Nombrar mi siguiente single “SAOKO” y samplear a Yankee y Wisin para mí es el homenaje más directo que puedo hacer al reggaeton clásico, un…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT TODAY: Colleagues return after five year hiatus with “Abide” (FFO chillwave, Tove Lo, Swedish pop) Swedish musical collective Colleagues first came together in 2013 as a place for the band members to experiment with their music and visual…
At a really great pop-punk gig, time speeds up. Everything races: the music, the dancing, the flashing lights, the heart rates of the musicians and the people in the crowd. And it isn’t because of the tempos, necessarily, or the flashiness of the performances. It’s because pop-punk captures urgency better than any style ever has.…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 12 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Release From Blacc Zacc ‘Lookin Like’ Out Now On South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records. In 2021, Zacc unleashed a pair of videos in “Lace Front” and “Dirty Money,” which came on the heels of Zacc’s 2020 album 803…
United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo has been named the first Artist-In-Residence at the Bob Dylan Center (BDC), in advance of its much-anticipated grand opening on May 10. Throughout the course of her six-year appointment, the Tulsa native and member of the Muscogee Nation will present educational programs and live performances, as well as curate…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 3, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Karin Ann’s New EP ‘side effects of being human’ to be released on 25th Feb featuring the current single ‘looking at porn’ If ‘looking at porn’ piqued your curiosity, there’s much more to explore within the ‘side effects…’ EP.…
Poetica is the latest project from alt folk composer, producer, poet, and singer/songwriter Rachael Sage. Pulling from spoken-word touchstones like Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Laurie Anderson, Poetica’s self-titled debut plays at the edges of genres and song structures, moving effortlessly between folk, jazz, and classical influences. Working with her longtime cellist Dave Eggar, along…
Given his lengthy record of accomplishments — working with Tommy James; rocking with Alive N Kickin’ and Brooklyn Dreams; writing hit songs for Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton; and founding the Purple Heart Recording Company, to name just a few — you might expect Bruce Sudano to take his work very seriously. And…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 2, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Builders and The Butchers announces new LP on Badman due in May, shares first single “Stop The Rain” The Builders and the Butchers were formed in the fall of 2005 in Portland, Oregon. The band’s first two years…
@skopemag news – wednesay – february 2, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dead Tree Seeds – Release Music Video For “1796” French thrashers Dead Tree Seeds release music video for “1796”. The track was taken from band’s coming EP Back To The Seeds, which will be released on February 11, 2022…
The emergence of singer-songwriter Syd, a breakout alt-pop recording artist from Austin, Texas, is built on a firm foundation for a love of writing poetry. Going back as far as age seven, when she first began writing poems, it wasn’t until age 17 that she actually recorded her first demo of a song based upon…
Birmingham doesn’t have the international reputation of Atlanta, its bigger, busier neighbor to the east. But Birmingham loves hip-hop just as much as Atlanta does — and it’s loaded with young, hungry rappers who are ready to represent Alabama to the fullest. Birmingham is just a fraction of the size of its Georgia cousin, but…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 2, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TheBe$tJR Releases New Video for “LaFerrari” Today THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN Release Lyric Video for New Single “Praise the Eternal Nightmare” Melodic black metal outfit THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN have released the third single from their upcoming studio album,…
Floodgate Operator embraces an American Primitive sound with “New Mexico Winds.” Truly fingerpicking good, the strings sing out to the heavens. A great deal of detail comes through, and there is a narrative that ties it all together. Nods to John Fahey’s emotionally charged output, there is a passion, a fire that burns right at…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 1, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Vicky Chand – Got Me (Official Release) Vicky Chand, emerging Canadian artists in 2021 grossed over 1 million streams independently, was shouted out by industry heavyweights “The Game” & “DJ Envy” and was recently featured in a song with…
Dean Friedman keeps it strange and sweet on the delightful golden am pop vibes of “The Dean and I.” A whole slew of styles gets sampled, from new wave to glam rock to R&B to singer-songwriter traditions to yacht rock to too many more to list. Vocals center the entirety of the album and indeed…
At a glance, Goodfella Uno is grounded and precise with his lyrics. Always intentional and always honest. His steady voice and ability to pull together flows make him a hypnotizing act to watch. He’s got that level-headed coolness that shows he knows exactly what he wants and is ready to fight for it. Digging deeper,…
