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Finding a fresh take on defined genres such as hip-hop is hard to come by, but Black Dawn has nestled their way into Chill-Hop, an eclectic blend of rap and vibrant beats changing up the music scene. The sibling duo, Michael “Apacolips” Muhammad and Thomas “2Slick” Lea, have been making their own spin on music…
After recently revisiting Arcade Fire’s highly personal 2010 effort, The Suburbs, it was intriguing to learn one of the aspects, fans found so appealing about it. The album celebrates the idea of long-term, committed relationships, and many lauded it for doing so. The new single from musical journeymen, King Cole, “Your Story Is Mine” is…
2021 has been an amazing year for singer/songwriters in the pop/rock genre, and if you ask most critics – myself included – they’ll tell you that indie players like Stuart Todd Whitworth are the biggest reason why. After years of slaving away at the recording process, Whitworth delivers a watershed release in his new album…
Mason Rose Gray has dropped her single and we would love to set something up with you! Her track “Unrecognized” speaks of emotional and physical abuse and the importance of speaking up and bringing awareness to the situation. With vintage washed keys, a nostalgic, sedated beat and a delicate ripple of electric guitar, the calm…
Brighton-based indie-pop newcomer Matilda Cole returns today with the reveal of a stunning new cut, Camden. A slow-burning indie offering showcasing Matilda’s earthy vocals atop dreamy production, that track is another stellar entry from an artist who is quickly establishing herself as one of the UK’s brightest new lights. Speaking on the track, Matilda states:…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 29, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rush Davis + Kingdom announce collaborative album Transmission, out 12th November, share lead single ‘Element’ American producer Kingdom and songwriter/producer Rush Davis are thrilled to announce Transmission, their new collaborative album out 12th November on TOKiMONSTA’s Young Art Records.…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 29, 2021 @ 12 pm est Jeremy Dion Returns with Folk-Laced-Bluegrass Release “Golden Some Day” Raised on a diet of Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, and John Denver, Jeremy was steeped in the soaring harmonies and technical guitar playing of the masters. Later gravitating towards rock & roll and…
Technically, the light that falls on Southern California is no different from the sun that shines everyplace else on earth. But SevvTheArtist knows there’s a quality to the air on the pier at Santa Monica that can’t be replicated. Maybe it’s the proximity of the city, or the Pacific Ocean, or the mountains; whatever it…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 28, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE ELECTRIC MUD: Black Wool EP Out Now And Streaming + “Ordinary Men” Video Now Playing Florida-based rock unit THE ELECTRIC MUD released their Black Wool EP to the masses this past Saturday, September 25th. Captured at Farmadelica Sound…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 28, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Eddie Davis Singer/songwriter Eddie Davis expressed a passion for entertaining at a young age. Surrounded by vinyl, he was influenced by 60s and 70s era classic rock music and inspired by big vocals and colourful lyrics. This transformed…
Gigi Vega is a Billboard artist, songwriter, and professional dancer. Her latest single “DownCrazy”, hit #1 on iTunes R&B Charts and #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Charts. The music video earned over four milion Youtube views so far. It is currently charting on Billboard and US Top 40 & Rhythmic radio. 2021 has been…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 28, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ready for broadcast… I Found Love from South African rock / pop artist Lenski Alfred Born on the 8th January 1981, coming from a family of musicians and singers in Durban, South Africa, Lenski was taught to play the…
Hot on the heels of their previous single, ‘Bygone Days,’ Cross-Channel Music presents ‘Butter On Hot Toast.’ Their new album is due out for release later this year, but this single is just the thing fans need to hold them over until the release. ‘Butter On Hot Toast’ has a fun, rockabilly sound and feels…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 29, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BTS ANNOUNCE “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA” COMING TO SOFI STADIUM FOR FOUR NIGHTS 21st century pop icons BTS have announced their additional show dates for 2021 in North America with four special nights at LA’s…
Solomon King, leader of The Chosen, is a bit of a complicated musician. The No. 5 album includes a wide variety of styles, and King just will not be pinned down to just any one. The nine-song album concludes with “Xena’s Blues,” a blues work, but there is so much more than just the blues…
This new release, “You’re Not There”, offers professional music at its finest. Lorenzo Gabanizza and Jeff Christie really put their stamp on this new song with one phenomenal performance overall. “You’re Not There” is music done right and listeners everywhere will be pleased to hear this terrific single. Lorenzo Gabanizaa handles lead & backing vocals…
The Official music video for Lexi Gail’s “What You Gonna Do” is out now on Youtube. The video was directed by, jonnygrand films and media’s Jon Ward and produced by Lexi is a comical look at a boyfriend that just won’t take no for an answer. Lexi credits her real boyfriend, Joey Liechty for coming…
@skopemag news – monday – september 27, 2021 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TYLA’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO “OVERDUE” FEATURING DJ LAG & KOOLDRINK OUT NOW Fusing house bounce, electronic energy, and pop expanse, the track gallops forward on a propulsive beat as TYLA’s voice stretches from moments of subdued intimacy into an…
Genre-bending artist Ben E. Davis finds himself in the intersection of all things pop, R&B, and EDM to challenge contemporary music that is out on the scene. Davis was made to stand out, and his track record speaks for itself. As early as his college years, the singer/songwriter has been leaving an impression on pop…
The Love Kills Theory is an alternative rock band originally based in New York City. They were formed in 2006 by Cevin Soling. In January 2007 they released their debut album Happy Suicide, Jim!, a thirteen track CD with philosophical and anti-consumerist themes. The album was released on Xemu Records. The band’s lineup consists of…
@skopemag news – monday – september 27, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Angelina Luzi wraps us in a deceiving Parisian style web of romance with ‘Beast’ Inspired by British trip hop artists like Portishead and Massive Attack, with ‘Beast’ Angelina employs a beautiful combination of electronic pads, soothing strings and ethereal…
Major Spark is the perfect name for this band because right out of the gates, the energy is electric! This band is fronted by Mark Goodman, leader of ‘90s indie/alt rock band MAGNET and also includes Velvet Underground drummer Moe Tucker along with many other talented musicians contributing to ‘Beautiful Noise’. This new release from…
It’s always music to my ears when I get a chance to take in an original composition that is like nothing else I’ve ever heard. And ‘Soul Pilgrimage’ by Tim Reynolds & Michael Sokolowski is just that with an overall sound you won’t hear anywhere else. Refreshing to say the least, ‘Soul Pilgrimage’, will invigorate…
Right away as soon as I hit play on this new release by The Greg Sherrod Music Company I am receiving an overload of energy coming from Greg Sherrod. Greg’s enthusiasm on this record is enjoyable to hear and so the answer to the question ‘Do You Feel It’ is a resounding YES! The Greg…
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The rebellious spirit, unyielding work ethic, and all-around good time is alive and well for the Orange County, CA-based punk-inspired rock outfit. Hitting the ground running with their new singer and guitarist Adrien Estrella the band just returned from the UK’s SlamDunk Festival and are putting the finishing touches on their forthcoming EP III out…
Emerging singer-songwriter Bee-B taps into the spirit of the legendary rapper and producer duo of Missy Elliot and Timbaland on her new release titled “Confidence.” The track sees her working with producers Harmony “H Money “ Samuels and Edgar “JV” Etienne who flip Missy’s classic track “She’s A Bitch” into something new for 2021. They…
Raw talent and a burning desire to achieve greatness is something that you just can’t run away from. Mr.Reaper learned that lesson in 2019 when he found his way back to the rap and hip-hop scene after a long hiatus due to financial and personal problems. Realizing his true potential, the multi-faceted artist has had…
@skopemag news – sunday – september 26, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NORTHTALE Release New Single ‘Only Human’ + Kick Off Pre-Order For Upcoming Album “Eternal Flame”! In August 2019, power metal newcomers NORTHTALE released their successful first album”Welcome To Paradise”. After their debut show at SABATON OPEN AIR in Sweden…
@skopemag news – saturday – september 25, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Electro-Pop Artist EVA X Drops New Video, “Machine” Electro-pop artist EVA X has just unveiled the new video for her single, “Machine.” The video was directed, shot and edited by Erik Gustafson (GRENDEL / ADORATION DESTROYED). Alternative Multi-Media Artist…
@skopemag news – friday – september 24, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sha Elemental (EXP The Expendables) Self Reflects With New Video “Leave Me Alone” and “The Dichotomy” Album Haverhil MA Sha-Elemental of EXP The Expendables gets personal with his latest video Leave Me Alone. Directed by Myster DL, the song…
@skopemag news – friday – september 24, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Cemetery Sun unleash fiery new single & video “IDNUA” Today, California based trio Cemetery Sun shared their dynamic new single and video “IDNUA”. The song will appear on their upcoming album ASCENSION, out October 8th on Velocity Records. “IDNUA”…
Laced with themes of personal reflection, environmental concerns and the current state of the world, Salin delivers a lush, sonic landscape with the aim to give listeners an opportunity to reflect their own world. With a blend of R&B, Hip-Hop and Funk, Salin bridges vintage sounds of the past with the energy and appeal of…
The somewhat aleatory, “Why” is the newest single by the defiant Rapper, known as Ronnue. You wouldn’t expect an artist like Ronnue to be one for mystique, but that is precisely the case to some degree. “Why” features Figuz, and a host of other elements, once you begin doing a deeper dive. As simple and…
With her angelic vocals at the forefront of the track, ‘Problem Child’ accelerates into climactic oblivion as layered harmonies soar across a bed of floor-shaking percussion and sharp synths. Fusing lyrical tenderness with clashing production, Josie continues to utilise her bold personality as the driving force of her artistry, an attribute which has seen her…
@skopemag news – friday – september 24, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Poetica Releases Lyric Video for New Single “Magenta and Blue” It’s from Poetica’s debut self-titled full-length, out 10/22. What began as a remote duo collaboration between poet/vocalist/producer Rachael Sage and three-time Grammy nominated cellist Dave Eggar, Poetica eventually evolved…
The pandemic left many of us in a disconnected state fueled with feelings of loneliness. But one innovative way to bring people together was sparked by DJ Joses Martin, who utilized streaming platforms like Twitch to hold global dance parties from the comfort of our homes. Known for his hypnotic blend of genres from the…
Indie Artist, Shreveport born, Houston raised! Started from nothing and made something, no cap in my rap! started taking the pen serious at 17/18 years old and havent stopped and wont stop, its a passion of mine, my personal therapy… open ya ears, close ya mouf, enjoy! “Big Steppa” is a message to the rest…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 23, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LA singer-songwriter Josh Cumbee expresses the post-pandemic zeitgeist on ‘Dancing, Just Distancing’, along with lyric video! Los Angeles singer-songwriter Josh Cumbee has released new single ‘Dancing, Just Distancing’. The Friday, September 17 release of the single was followed today…
1. First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Ryan Rubich the person and the musician? I am from Houston, TX. Recently came to NC from California. I’ve had some big changes in my personal life over the last 2 years & am no longer living the military spouse life. Musically, I start…
