Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 26, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JESTR To Release New Song Alternative rock quartet JESTR will release their song “Birth Of A Charlatan” on Bandcamp on October 29th 2021. Based out of Lafayette, Louisiana, JESTR was initially devised as a solo project by Brett Bradley…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 26, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VIDEO: Candlebox’s Kevin Martin Invites 12-Yr-Old Tik Tok Star On Stage To Perform “Far Behind” Kevin Martin of the Platinum-selling rock band Candlebox had the audience at the Crescent Ballroon in Phoenix, AZ on its feet last night when…
Some musicians were born natural and incredible storytellers. Not only can they capitulate an intense story with incredible detail, but they create music that transforms the listeners to the world the musician has created. Self-taught composer and singer-songwriter Ethan Gold has been making his own world through music for quite some time now. Before he…
After the COVID-19 pandemic put live music and song production on hold last March, things are finally starting to look up and get back on track. Artists left and right can release new music again, and Cool Set is one of them. Cool Set is the newest musical duo to come out of Dallas, Texas.…
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ike Reilly chats with @skopemag about his amazing new album, “Because the Angels” (out now), the fantastic single “Racquel Blue,” and more in part two of his interview with us. @skopemag: Did the song “Racquel Blue” come easily, or did you have to work at it? Ike: It didn’t come quickly but…
The Babe Ruth of bassists, Leland Sklar, credited on over 25,000 songs (200+ platinum records) with James Taylor, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, TOTO, Carole King, George Strait, Crosby, Nash & Young and scores more, shares pieces of history in his NFT store, constructed by Cosmic Wire. Leland’s first NFTs will be a limited, one-time-only set…
I’m so happy to hear this multi-talented singer/songwriter from the Phoenix, AZ area continue to grow stronger each time I hear her sing. I am not kidding when I say that Sophie Dorsten gets better and better with each new release and her newest song, “Receipts” is proof of that. It just blows me away…
Studd Da Kidd’s Exposure Explosion Festival Live app isn’t just another subscription service in an ocean of up-and-coming projects from indie players in the music industry – it’s a new way of looking at organizing an entertainment career from the ground up. From celebrities to publicists and artists themselves, Exposure Explosion Festival Live has been…
In this video, Mike and Dave from Vancouver BC dynamic death metal band The Vth Circle rip through 6 modern and vintage guitar amps and play some riffs from their upcoming single “The Intense Vibrations”. We shootout a Marshall JCM2000, a Marshall 1984 JCM800 2203, a converted Marshall JCM800 combo, a Peavey 6505+, a Peavey…
@skopemag news – monday – october 25, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hien Announces New EP, Shares “Bloom” Via Ones To Watch, ‘BLOOM’ EP Out Nov 19 Hien, the Vietnamese-Hungarian and Brooklyn-based artist, is ready to announce her upcoming EP BLOOM, due out this November. The lead single “BLOOM” conjures an…
The auction marks the first in a series of Hybrid NFTs from his iconic films in celebration of his 50th birthday In celebration of his 50th birthday, famed actor and musician Corey Feldman has announced a partnership with Cosmic Wire to offer the world an unbelievable collection of hybrid NFTs, beginning with a truly one-of-a…
@skopemag news – monday – october 25, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ASHNIKKO RELEASES HALLOWEENIE IV: INNARDS Over the past 4 years, Ashnikko has made it a tradition to release a Halloween track in celebration of their favourite holiday. Previous Halloween singles include Halloweenie, Halloweenie II Pumpkin Spice and Halloweenie III…
Maybe we just watched too many pirate movies as kids, but the prospect of finding buried treasure (as a child), is probably equivalent to winning the lottery as an adult. Yes, it’ a big dream, but if you’re going to dream, you might as well dream big, right? Deep C Divers sing about those who…
Jon Arthur Schmidt is a gentle soul, and his From The Marrow album is packed with gentle, folky, sincere songs. It’s mostly acoustic, and in turns both spiritual and philosophical. And it’s all good. One called “It’s All Falling” reminds us that we shouldn’t ever live our lives in the past, but instead focus on…
“Mark Brathwaite is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He has worked with Columbia Records Artist Coleman Hell, in addition to being featured on VH1 Soul and MTV Online for the music videos “Sunrise” and “Rain” respectively. Notable performances include headlining for Canadian Music Week, the TD Canada Jazz Fest, Public Mobile Fest, Indie Week and…
@skopemag news – monday – october 25, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHARLOTTE CARDIN RISES WITH PHOENIX DELUXE – NEW SINGLE “SCORPIO SEASON” OUT NOW Globally-acclaimed singer/songwriter Charlotte Cardin has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album Phoenix, preceded today by the new single, “Scorpio Season,” produced by Stint (Demi…
It’s one thing to be a music artist and another to be a true entertainer. Kanti Chant’s vibrant personality and bold presence give her that unique edge. From creating electrifying songs to wielding rods of fire as a performance dancer, the singer/songwriter is bringing the heat to the pop-punk music scene. She’s got vocals that…
Flutist extraordinaire Bill McBirnie unveils a magical, whimsical sound topped off with the jazzy and samba-fused selections in the new album Forever. The songs are written by Bruce Jones and also feature Robin Latimer on electric bass guitar. At their core, these tracks are postcard glimpse of the diverse Brazilian culture. They are also entirely…
The textured inlays beneath the strings of B.B. King’s “Lucille #9.” The faded paint on Steve Harris’ ’74 Fender Precision Bass. The inelegant burst of color against a dark backdrop on Hendrix’s iconic Flying V, the same guitar he would play at the Isle of Wight festival just shortly before his death. From the blues…
MOTIVE BLACK is new to the mainstream, but they’re already impossible to forget. They’re an alt/hard-rock band from the City of Angels, and it all started in 2018 when frontwoman Elena Justin packed up and moved from New York to the West Coast in search of a new perspective of life and music. MOTIVE BLACK…
@skopemag news – saturday – october 23, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SEAN PAUL DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “DYNAMITE” FEATURING SIA The track marks a highly anticipated follow-up collaboration between the genre-bending artists since their smash hit “Cheap Thrills,” also produced by Greg Kurstin, which has racked up over 1.6 billion YouTube…
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Radio Drive on numerous occasions over the years and the music just seems to get better & better over time. Radio Drive is like a fine wine aged to perfection and with the new release titled ‘Before The Day is Through’, it’s time to break out the wine…
What makes Jonny’s music special is the fact that his sound feels distinctive and one-of-a-kind, a deeper dive into a huge range of creative influences and various ideas, going for a remarkably spontaneous feel. Experimenting with a diverse group of UK musicians, including Sharlene Hector (Armand Van Helden, Bassment Jaxx), Soulful J Appiah (Jess Glynn),…
@skopemag news – friday – october 21, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now // A!MS – ‘Big Boy Problems’ ‘Big Boy Problems’ instantly grabs your attention, with vibrant synths and powerful percussive drums, it provides the perfect set up for A!MS’s effortless delivery. In contrast to his previous records that…
This Irish trio (based in Cork) are really starting to carve out a niche for themselves. Their often melancholic folk music will have you deep-thinking. Their latest release is the ever-poignant track ‘Snowdropping’. Lead singer Malcolm explains its origins: “The song is about how important the narrative that goes on inside our heads is and how…
There’s an infectious energy to President Street’s music that you can’t quite put your finger on. And neither can Pete Moses, one half of the Melbourne duo. ‘It’s an organic thing,’ he says. ‘We write to the emotion and work back from that.’ Which you’ll discover if you go down to Roachford’s upcoming UK tour,…
Tiana Kocher is on a mission. She believes that everyone has the ability to create beautiful things, no matter who they are or where they come from. She aspires to motivate others to be unapologetically themselves, and with her new single, “Blue N’ Green”, she is clearly taking her own advice. Listen to “Blue N’…
It’s a terrible thing to see someone you love in grave danger. It’s harder still when that person won’t accept your help. That’s one of the most insidious things about substance abuse: it estranges those in its clutches from the people who care the most about them. If you’ve ever had a friend or a…
@skopemag news – friday – october 22, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Track Released Today from Dream Tonic Kristin Allen-Farmer, aka Dream Tonic, is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, singer, arranger and producer. As a classically trained pianist with an appetite for dance music, Dream Tonic’s style of approaching composition is an…
Delyn Grey is a Toronto-based artist looking to break some barriers via alt-rock waves. Delyn’s voice is rooted in the contemporary, but has a unique depth and richness of timbre, and maturity of emotion that distinguishes her not only from her like-aged peers, but from older, established artists as well. Lyrically, Ms. Grey reaches far…
Larry Mindel’s most recent release is the remarkable ‘Okarito Ways’. In part a lament, in part a celebration, this track is nonetheless an ode to nature in all its splendour and fragility. Having visited in Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand, 2019, Larry Mindel approached local conservationists Swade Finch and Paula Sheridan this year to share their…
Charlotte Champian is an artist who stands loud and proud in the music scene, unafraid to represent her unique personality and distinguish herself with her distinctive approach. Charlotte’s most recent studio work, As The Summer is indeed a very special combination of soulful pop appeal and indie-folk energy, featuring a lush modern touch when it…
The latest release from L.A. band Joe Fox & The Frantics hits the spot yet again. ‘Haze’ is very catchy, yet it shows no unnecessary studio frills. However, this does not mean that the creative intensity and expressive urgency of the artist are trapped in any way: on the contrary, it is the restrained sonic…
Willard Overstreet and the Highborn Kinsmen is a long band name. However, the group’s music isn’t quite so complicated. Instead, it’s instead relatively straightforward rock music, which supports strong, relatable songs. The song you may notice first from this eleven-track album is a cover of “Heart of Glass.” The original of it was controversial when…
Ellie Grace has just dropped her fresh project, Better Off Alone, which is already causing a stir in the industry. What stands out in Ellie’s latest release, is the distinctive blend of vibrant melodies and an atmospheric soundscape. That’s not to mention Ellie’s memorable lyrics, which showcase her raw talent as a songwriter. These days,…
‘Mellowdrama’ is the new, debut EP from VELVET SHAKES and it is the most perfect debut they could have possibly made. They have been establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the music scene since 2018. They take that endeavor a step further with this EP. Each track is fun, fresh, and of the…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 21, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope FAROA, SE LANZA A LA ESCENA MUSICAL CON “OTRO NIVEL” Kevin Gonzalez, mejor conocido en la escena musical como FAROA, lanza oficialmente el tema y video musical de “Otro Nivel”. El cantante Dominicano/Colombiano estudio arte y diseño en Manhattan,…
Bo Baskoro’s “The Color Blue” is the sort of romantic-themed pop once prevalent on radio and prominently featured in films and television shows. We live in a much rougher age, however, coarsened with cynicism, and the audience for this sort of idealism is seemingly smaller than ever before. Tastemakers for modern music are remiss for…
After listening to all eight tracks on Erik Odsell’s latest project, I can confidently say that it is his best project yet. It features several new tracks and a few singles from the past couple of years. Together they comprise an incredibly consistent album that is insanely enjoyable to listen to. The album is short…
“Light” showcases a free, softer side of pop, delivering a profoundly reflective and healing experience through lyrics and music. Originally written on the ocean as a poem, Cole writes poetic lines such as, “Like a mirror, you reflect all the worst, and all the best,” creating powerful connections between listeners’ selves and nature, highlighting how…
