Feature stories and artist interviews
The gorgeous aerial establishing shot of the video for “I’m Coming Home” takes us to a pretty remote place: Wahoo, Nebraska, an hour west into the Great Plains from Omaha. Alone at a table in a no-frills diner, a long-haul truck driver calls his wife. His daughter’s birthday is coming up, but he’s got a…
Talented artists SKG (Born Helecia Choyce) keeps bringing a breath of much-needed fresh air with her music. Her music is exactly the kind of diverse, insightful and forward-thinking soundscape that makes it all worthwhile. The sound of SKG’s tracks has a strong and intense punch to it with great production making her a very diverse…
Pianist Elizabeth Sombart evokes the majesty and elegance of the celebrated composer Frederic Chopin in her new collection Singing The Nocturnes. This instrumental (classical) masterpieces speaks to the listener in a way that proves just why Chopin’s exceptional place in music’s history cannot be overstated. In the process of her own interpretations, Sombart honor’s Chopin’s legacy…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 5, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KYOTY: new video + “Isolation” album announced! New Hampshire post-metal and atmospheric sludge unit KYOTY present an earth-shattering first video taken from their new album ‘Isolation’, to be released on February 24th and available to preorder on Deafening Assembly.…
We could tell you Bruce Lii is from Pittsburgh, and that wouldn’t be misleading at all — not only was he raised in the Steel City, he specializes in the kind of hard-hitting, witty, lyrics-intensive rap that his hometown is famous for. But really, Bruce Lii is from everywhere. When he isn’t delivering stinging hip-hop…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 5, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LEIKELI47 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “CHITTY BANG” Produced by Michael Barney, “Chitty Bang” is Leikeli47’s latest track since “Zoom” in 2020 and her critically-acclaimed 2018 album, Acrylic, which NPR described as “a musical where she is taking us into her…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 4, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DUST PROPHET Release New Single Stoner/Doom band DUST PROPHET have released their new single “Hourglass”. The track initially premiered at Decibel Magazine and is now released on all streaming platforms. The song is from their upcoming album One Last…
Like every other form of pop music trending on the planet right now, hip-hop has gone from a genre consisting of regional scenes and accented aesthetics to something too big to be broken up into different groups. The internationalization of a once insular underground circuit demands more color, more cultural diversity, and more intercontinental experimentation…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 4, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BONES Gets Skeletal in Claymation “DeathTrain” Video Constantly finding new ways to make his music stand out among the rest, BONES never stops working. Coming through with a nightmare released just before Christmas, BONES embodies his Ricky A Go…
American rapper, singer, songwriter Numbas Aka LamBo Numbas, Florida Born and raised. Numbas burst onto the music scene 2015 with his Club hit “Bottles Up High” In 2018 he dropped an independent album titled #MoneyLove followed by a slew of other singles. “Posted on the block” “Free Time” “Whole lotta Flex” “Alley Oop”
@skopemag news – monday – january 3, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS Release New Video for ‘Death of Baldr’! Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS have released a new video for ‘Death of Baldr’, the closing track on the band’s most recent…
Berlin’s effortlessly winning Milky Chance have updated the classic “Tainted Love,” and they’ve done it with the wit, grace, and vibrant color that characterizes all of their recordings. The cover has the same delightful, infectious characteristics as the other tracks on Trip Tape, the duo’s surprise-released collection of new material, covers, rewrites, rare tracks, sonic…
**Warning Adult Themes** – Executive Order Music lead singer Joseph Olson penned the simple concept, many of us like to think we are erotic loving machines. Gina Snowden took this concept and put it into the sexy sensual, sultry, erotic, fun video presentation. All agree the last chorus sums it all up. Some like it…
Life can take you down many roads, but eventually, it’ll lead you to exactly where you need to be. For Andrea Plamondon, that journey took her through art school, the band scene, theatrical productions, seven cross country hitchhiking trips, and a BA in Poetics, until she found her calling in music. Her one-of-a-kind life experience…
Ring in the New Year with an exciting, new track from rising hip-hop artist Roc Solo. This Virginia-based rapper is coming strong with his new song called “Play No Fool”. As some of the verses mention “I just do what I do, but I ain’t gonna play no fool”. Roc Solo is not clownin’ around…
Versal trades in a dreamy nu-jazz style on the graceful “Versal Volume 2”. He uses a cinematic flourish with such ease. Layer upon layer is crafted with care. Everything about the album features great attention to detail. Built up with care, there are orchestral and electronic elements, with some pieces of modern electronic percussion. Such…
Every voice has a story to tell. For Sharon Hendrix, it’s a whirlwind tale of passion, thrill, and adventure. Her musical career has spanned five decades from post-Beatles pop to modern-day contemporary music. When it comes to the industry, she’s done at all. From working closely with Hall of Famers such as Bob Dylan, Elton…
@skopemag news – saturday – january 1, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope For Skope: French talent Almero releases a deep and melodic progressive house single “Believe” on Protocol (out now) Almero returns to Protocol Recordings with another masterfully crafted release, this time in the form of his deep progressive single “Believe.”…
Holiday wishes don’t stop when childhood ends. Maybe adults aren’t quite as eager to unwrap a gleaming present as children are, but they’ve got powerful desires, too. Take Linda “Peaches” Tavani, for instance. The beloved R&B singer has seen her own dreams come true: she’s topped charts, snagged Grammy nominations, and stolen the hearts of…
@skopemag news – thursday – december 30, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope If one of the Yellowjackets made an album On March 4, 2022 Kentucky’s Rhyan Sinclair will release her latest full-length, Letters to Aliens, and I’ll tell you right now, you won’t wanna sleep on this one. To help us…
‘Chasing A Sound’ is the perfect title for this new album because from an audio standpoint, The Timbre Project is impeccable. This new record by The Timbre Project is the fourth release and what a dynamite one it is! The Timbre Project is Jaime d’Almeida and he is joined by frequent collaborator Jason DeWaard. The…
If you’re a rapper from the Northeast, certain things are expected of you. Since you’re part of a long tradition of street lyricism, you’ve got to be clever. It’s mandatory that you can turn a phrase with style. You come from a crossroads of culture, and your music ought to reflect that: it needs to…
@skopemag news – wednesday – december 29, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NONPOINT Release New EP RUTHLESS and Premiere Official Music Video for Single “Back in the Game” TODAY! NONPOINT released their new EP titled RUTHLESS along with the premiere of the official music video for single “Back in the Game”…
The Reptyles are an alternative rock/rap group based out of Los Angeles, California. The band writes and perform all their music with a sound that is a new direction in the alternative scene inspired by the Beastie Boys and other punk 90’s groups. https://www.instagram.com/thechristopherbrothers/ They blend current day alternative music with the 90’s punk sound.…
Pop singer/songwriter Natalie Gish is coming in hot! At just nineteen years old, the Nashville based artist has released her debut EP filled with heartfelt tracks, and it is GREAT! With skillful songwriting far beyond her years, we expect a lot more big things to come from the young and talented musician. https://www.instagram.com/nataliegishofficial/ “Music has…
@skopemag news – monday – december 27, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ICE OF NEPTUNE: New single / video “Solitude” Alternative / progressive rockers Ice Of Neptune (based in Greece and Italy) present you the new single “Solitude” taken by “Mr.D” debut album that is available via band’s bandcamp and Spotify…
Music can find you serendipitously. Elion V started from the ground up, perfecting the skeleton of poetic craft through writing, spoken word, and rapping. He discovered his innate ability to string together lyrics and produce beats to cater to audiences of all backgrounds. Through finding his voice, the artist fused his heritage with his music…
Bey Bright is an Indie Soul Grammy Award nominated record producer, singer, songwriter, musician, businessman and entrepreneur. He is the creative visionary and brain trust behind several critically acclaimed independent music and literary products. As CEO of Bright Vision Entertainment, Mr. Bright’s primary focus in the entertainment industry is to motivate, inspire & entertain the…
@skopemag news – saturday – december 25, 2021 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Music Submission: Chris Holly Don’t’ from the Charleston, South Carolina-based indie-rock solo singer-songwriter and music producer Chris Holly, is a superbly-performed single that has you feeling in a buoyant mood. With so many gloomy people out there waiting for…
While the sun is hot and the days are warm, it’s awfully fun to be a single person. But nobody wants to be alone during the holidays. Those who are unattached in December miss out on some of the cozier domestic treats of the season: baking, decorating, exchanging gifts, getting close. And, as hip-hop and…
What happens when you fuse the melodic choruses of pop music with the power and intention of rap flows? Well, the Kooly Bros have coined the term #PopHop to define their genre-bending music style. Originally hailing from Switzerland and now in Atlanta, brothers G Fresh and Sanders Kooly have created a name for themselves in…
Esglo delves into the happy house side of things on the deliriously joyful “Poetic Trance.” With a resurgence of interest in those long-lost 90s styles, one of the most sorely missed ones for me (at least) has to be the fine sounds of trance-pop. Here the sounds absolutely are imbued in such a tender, compassionate…
Tarah Who? holds nothing back on the intense raw punk energy of “Push Me.” A rather clever approach, elements of pop, thrash, and noise rock into the sound. Nods to groups as far-ranging as Le Tigre, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more help influence the sound. Sonically they cut to the absolute bone. Volume is a…
If Nothing Else boast a pretty heavy brand of ‘Northern Rock’. Yep, that genre was new to me too until I came across the four-pieces effortless fusion of country, roots rock and outlaw. Hailing from central Minnesota, If Nothing Else has an impressive string of albums behind them, yet their latest release ‘Dirty’ takes them…
“Old punks don’t die, they go country.” This is the opening sentiment from Scoot Horton’s upcoming album ‘Empty Bottles’ and, well, he’s right. Much like the list of artists he rattles off in the opening single, Scoot Horton is a punk turned country enthusiast with a discography to match. It’s of no doubt that Scoot…
It’s hard to believe that this is a debut release for Greg Bucking because the sound quality is top-notch and the recording is spot on. Sounding like a seasoned professional, Greg Bucking introduces us to his wonderful world of Roots music. With his self-titled, solo album now upon us, Greg Bucking has arrived in a…
@skopemag news – thursday – december 23, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Chandra Rhyme Unveils “Bullet” US recording artist Chandra Rhyme has unveiled her latest single, “Bullet”, and its accompanying visuals. The independent Pittsburgh-based artist has already accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify with previous singles, despite only arriving…
Emerging singer-songwriter Mark Westberg has really become an artist to watch over the last 2 years. Following their wonderful EP ‘Starseed Phantoms’ and follow-up track ‘Ghost’, now they release brand new single ‘Galaxy Disco’. Their music has evolved into a unique folk-rock blend, with powerful vocals that evoke a real sense of passion. Their eclectic…
Some of the most innovative electronic music in the world is coming from Eastern Europe, and Kulikovsky in Minsk is right in the middle of that movement. Starting as an underground DJ superstar, he’s gone on to tour all over Europe and the former USSR. Kulikovsky’s music has also been placed on underground UK stations…
The multi-talented singer/songwriter & music artist from New Zealand is back to spread some Christmas cheer with her brand new EP titled ‘Christmas Memories’. With Christmas fastly approaching, Emme has four, finely-tuned gifts that are ready to be unwrapped and enjoyed. Emme Lentino decides to put her a spin on four Christmas classics and the…
