Feature stories and artist interviews
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,…
@skopemag news – monday – january 31, 2022 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QU!ET Announce Upcoming Single “There’s No Escape” Alternative rock trio QU!ET have announced the upcoming release of their new single “There’s No Escape,” available on all digital platforms February 11th. In a world with minimal privacy, we all know…
Blak Lam is a dynamic and diversified American Hip hop artist from the rough and poverty stricken streets of the south. Born in Augusta, Georgia but raised thirty minutes away in Thomson, Georgia. Blak Lam has been creating music from the early age of 10 years old. He has experienced a slew of hardships, trials…
Pop superstar Doja Cat has unveiled the official video for her track ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’, out now. Drawing inspiration from the retro-sci-fi aesthetic of Star Trek, the official video for ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’ centres around Doja’s quest to save the day as commander-and-chief of an intergalactic spaceship. Initially released as part of her…
@skopemag news – monday – january 31, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JODY AND THE JERMS – Release “Heavenly” New Single | Taken From A New Album: ‘Flicker’ True to its title, it’s a track of divine indie-pop that finds the Oxford-via-Wales band harking back to the genre’s golden era. For…
When a young artist and a budding video director demonstrate that they speak the same artistic language, the results can be brilliantly illuminating. R&B balladeer Star 2 and filmmaker Hector Toro are both relatively new artists: an empathetic and expressive singer with an ear for contemporary trends and a well-traveled cameraman with the capacity to…
Six and a half hours north of Oslo, an intrepid traveler comes to the end of the road. Sure, it’s possible to go farther north than Trondheim and its dramatic fjord, but it’s fair to say that urban Norway ends at city limits. As you might expect from a city on the top of the…
@skopemag news – monday – january 31, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Check Out SOUTH OF EDEN Official Music Video for Cover of VAN HALEN B Side, “Drop Dead Legs”! Columbus, OH based Rock Band SOUTH OF EDEN has released their newest single, a cover of the 1984 VAN HALEN track…
Canadian singer-songwriter Olivia Wik is excited to share her new single “Let’s Dance” – which is now available on all digital platforms. Written by Wik and produced by ‘Towers’ (Brad Simons and Brandon Unis), “Let’s Dance” taps into the Edmonton-based artist’s established foundation as a singer-songwriter but adds a timeless retro-pop production as a fresh…
Greg Hoy has taken on many roles throughout his career, from his early start in the tech industry to becoming a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recording producer, and label owner. He has seen each and every moving part of the music scene, which means he knows how to walk the walk and talk the talk. His vast…
@skopemag news – saturday – january 29, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope After Gold & Platinum plaques, Ace Hood has a new goal in sight, “Glory” 1/28 He has award noms, he has top-10 hit albums, he has gold plaques, and he has a Platinum record that was the zeitgeist of…
It’s been a few years since The Sea At Midnight released something new and after hearing their recently released EP ‘Oceans’, it’s most definitely been worth the wait. With the help of producer Chris King and drum programmer Brandon Pierce, Vince Grant is the man behind the sound of this colourful EP. Coming off the…
Caazi’s new release Corduroy dropped on January 28th on all platforms. It’s a smooth but hard hitting track about love and betrayal. Being blinded by love and not seeing someone’s true identity. The song introduces an emotional side of Caazi as he lets his listeners into his true feelings about the struggles of heartbreak and…
What do The Beatles, Harry Styles and Aliens have in common? Two identical things! Long Island, NY’s Alessi Brothers. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY OR LISTEN TO THE EDEN ROC SAMPLER ON YOUTUBE The Alessi Brothers‘ timeless melodies have remained ethereal in American popular music, and have grown even more beloved across the globe, garnering nearly 50…
@skopemag news – friday – january 28, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Anton Kubikov kicks off Sound of Berlin’s year with his EP Sound of Berlin kicks off the year with the vibrant new release by Russian-born producer Anton Kubikov. The EP, titled Force X, consists of two trippy, mind-bending tracks…
To make it big in pop music today, you can’t embrace singularity – you’ve got to be a multi-hyphenate, with a skillset to please just about everybody. Few have the duality that it takes to hit the primetime running in 2022, but among those who do, hip-hop/pop crossover artist Alicia G is worthy of the…
@skopemag news – friday – january 28, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VX Duse Drops New Single “Sia feat. Danny Sanchez” VX Duse has today unveiled his latest single – Sia feat. Danny Sanchez – the latest release from his debut EP, in the coming springs months. Just his third ever…
P-MOE a/k/a Parrish McGhee, born out of Aurora, Illinois, west suburb of Chicago, was raised on 70’s RnB classic music. P-MOE grew up in the church where live music fascinated him to the point where his love for music grew and made PMOE have to take it seriously and make a career out of it.…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 27, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Electric Enemy – Sweet Tooth You say you aren’t a sweet tooth? Then this one’s for you, cause it will make you feel the excitement and joy when all your senses just scream for something (or someone) – and…
Mirabelle Fobi sings with fire and passion on the true tropical “Zigiyaga.” So much energy pours out of her vocals, making it an incredible thing to experience. The rest of the track seemingly orbits around her. Beats hit with a physicality. Honestly, the whole of the track celebrates a sense of togetherness. Perfectly sculpted and…
Dennis J. Leise doesn’t mince words. When you’re listening to his tightly-written throwback country-folk songs, you’ll know exactly where he stands — he makes sure of that. His language is straightforward, his couplets are clever and memorable, and his observational eye is unsparing. That’s especially true when he turns his wit on himself. “I Only…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 27, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope R&B Singer-Songwriter Asha Maclean Recently Released Her Debut Single “Serial F Boy” Ahead of Debut Project Set For Release in 2022 When asked about her latest single “Serial F Boy” and what fans can expect from her debut project…
All the young punks must descend on Village Works on 90 E 3rd Street in the East Village Saturday Feb. 5 at 1pm to mean legend Richie Ramone. Richie Ramone drummed in the infamous leather jacket-clad quartet, RAMONES, from 1983 to 1987. His sticks pounded out the albums albums “Too Tough to Die,” “Animal Boy”…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 26, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Josiah Johnson Shares Video For New Track “Hello, HelloOn Fire!”, Watch Now Singer and songwriter Josiah Johnson has released a video for his new track “Hello, Hello On Fire!” today, the first new music he has shared since the…
Blues-rock is a redundant term: there’s no rock without the blues. There’s no country, no hip-hop, no jazz, and no soul, either. Blues is the oldest, most enduring indigenous style in America — the bedrock of popular music — and there’s a very good reason for that. Nothing tugs at the heart like a blues…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 26, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Xavier Wulf Tunes Up His Ride And Sharpens His Rhymes In “Pressure Gauge” Video Always keeping a pedal to the floor whenever he jumps on a track, Memphis underground king Xavier Wulf is also one of the game’s prime…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 26, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LIL WAYNE RELEASES CLASSIC MIXTAPE SORRY 4 THE WAIT ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS In addition to the original twelve tracks, it boasts four brand new cuts. The lead single “CAMERAS” [feat. Allan Cubas] finds Weezy firing on all cylinders…
2022 marks the return of new music from critically acclaimed producer turned pop star S-X, teaming up with multi-platinum selling rap sensation Trippie Redd for their silky new single, “All Night.” Charged by an electric production, the heart-on-sleeve track is bridged with S-X’s world-class vocals, Trippie Redd’s effortless flow and Digital Farm Animals’ production, the…
What do we enjoy the most about the awards? Undoubtedly, the event’s glamorous outfits and looks. We frequently search YouTube for review videos that show the best and worst outfits from various occasions, as many people were looking for Met Gala 2021 outfits. Various people have created videos on the subject. Justin Haynes arrived with…
It seems only fitting that her name is Mary Broadcast. Innovative and intensely authentic, the new EP Panic from Broadcast is proof why sometimes singers and songwriters combine additional media to deliver their oh-so-compelling art. Broadcast, who is based in Austria, has created a concept EP that features six-accompanying music videos to each track. The pairing is…
Composer Brian Field has an impressive resume writing music for orchestras and chamber settings along with ballet and television as well. Brian’s new album is titled ‘Vocal Works’ and a fitting title I’d say because there are tremendous voices on all 13 tracks. Listeners will also be delighted to hear Budapest Chorus with Conductor Martón…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 25, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RAKEEM MILES SHARES “HEARTBREAKERS” FT. BOYBAND AND ZAIA Today, Rakeem Miles returns with the release of his new single “Heartbreakers”. Created alongside a team of some of music’s most influential rock and pop hitmakers, “Heartbreakers” showcases the versatility of…
Estani Frizzell straddles styles so gracefully that it can be tricky to tell just how pioneering she is. Who else stands at the intersection of jazz, reggae, salsa, South of the Border pop, and neo-soul with such confidence? An Estani Frizzell song is always a bold experiment: a genre-busting, tradition-defying, wall-shattering exercise is musical amalgamation.…
Despite their hometown roots on Vancouver Island, where most of the population consists of senior citizens, Summer Rain emits a pop and folk-rock sound appealing to audiences of all ages. The band’s latest single, “Leave This Town,” highlights the distinctive qualities of the group and its music. In March 2019, Will McLelland (guitar/vocals) asked Josh…
Hotly tipped up-and-comer LOLA YOUNG today releases brand new single ‘SO SORRY’ via Island Records. Listen here. Brand new single ‘So Sorry’ is Lola at her sharp-tongued best, drilling into personal experiences and translating them through her lyrics like only she knows how. The track is quick witted, upbeat and pairs her lyricism with slick…
by Nick Christophers It is without a doubt that artist Michael Tinholme has come full circle when it comes to life in general. Michael had gone from living with his parents to living on the street and then rising above both. His mother was a dance teacher, and his father was an officer in the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 25, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE THIRD KIND: BrooklynVegan Premieres “Ill Mechanism” Video From NYC Sci-Fi Crossover Band; Man vs Earth Debut LP Out Now + New Releases Due This Year BrooklynVegan is hosting “Ill Mechanism,” the disorienting new video from New York City…
504Yung is a reputable hip-hop/rap artist whose music features a series of heartfelt stories about his life, narrated in a wonderful contrast of thought-provoking lyrics mixed with infectious beats to keep listeners hooked for more. The authenticity, vulnerability, and raw energy that defines each of his songs is made all the more profound whenever 504Yung…
Are you looking for a refreshing take on Americana with Soul galore? Then it’s time to check in to ‘Ghost Hotel’ and enjoy all of its accommodating sounds. This new release from award-winning singer/songwriter Karen Morand & The Bosco Boys is a surefire hit in my book! Karen Morand handles lead/backing vocals, acoustic guitar and…
