Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 16, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bensley Taps Into His Roots on Stunning Nostalgia-Laced Single “No Problems” on NIGHTMODE – The Toronto-born artist is breaking off a new single NIGHTMODE, which finds the versatile bass producer nodding to his entrypoint into dance music. Paying his…
It’s the rare musical artist who takes the part of an attorney in his music video. But for inspirational and soul singer Damon Little, it fits. He’s been arguing on behalf of God — and our better natures — for decades. Importantly, he’s been doing it with the sort of passion and dedication that wins…
Longtime music listeners will relish the outright ambition on display here. BD Gottfried has a plethora of melodic skills at his disposal, sings like someone who knows well how to entertain large audiences, but he has something meaningful to say as well. Many of Onion Doves’ thirteen songs have a pronounced social consciousness though Gottfried is far…
@skopemag news – monday – november 15, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JOSEPH IZAEYA Releases New Single Composed By Josh Gilbert (AS I LAY DYING) JOSEPH IZAEYA has released his new single “Reflection”. The song is taken from his upcoming album Harder Truths which will be released on November 26, 2021…
Ivy Ash is an artist and songwriter with a passion for creating music that is catchy, but also story-driven and uniquely spontaneous. Her newest musical release, Third Degree, is actually a really phenomenal example of what you can expect from her. Third Degree features a clean and polished sound, which does a fantastic job at…
@skopemag news – monday – november 15, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Progressive Metal Giants JINJER Release Powerful Music Video for “Disclosure!” This past summer, progressive metal giants JINJER released their most in-demand and successful album yet, Wallflowers, subsequently hitting the top of the charts all around the globe. In addition…
@skopemag news – monday – november 15, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BLACK WAIL Release New EP ‘Dead Mountain’ Today, Jersey City’s BLACK WAIL have released their second EP of 2021, Dead Mountain (Rhyme and Reason Records). This release, the band’s fifth, was recorded and produced by Mike Moebius (Kings Destroy,…
Featuring Little Big Town Songwriter Hillary Reynolds & Hit-Writing, Award-Winning Artist Hannah Lou Woods, The Duo Will Release Their Spectral Song “Universe” November 15 Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter duo The Arrow and The Bow, featuring the angelic voices and ethereal lyrics from Hillary Reynolds and Hannah Lou Woods, have announced their long-awaited return with the release of…
There comes a time when a struggling artist must choose between taking a chance on a dream or settling down to meet the harsh demands of life. In his mid-thirties, Jim Waneka made the tough decision to abandon his guitar and musical talent as he focused on raising a family. However, when a dream burns…
The Insufferable Paul Scott? Hardly. Insufferable Nickelback, for sure, as well as – of course – severely insufferable Milli Vanilli. Paul Scott, however, knows how to create catchy, enjoyable pop-rock. He doesn’t bludgeon us, the way Nickelback does, nor try and fake it, as we all know Milli Vanilli got caught doing. Tea and Medals…
@skopemag news – monday – november 15, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope French indie/trip-rock collective The Lost Meridian streamed new EP ‘Regardless of what the omen said’ // As announced a few weeks ago and after sharing some audio and video excerpts from the effort (“Caterpillar”, “Omen”…) French trip-rock collective The…
Austin’s Undermine is labeled cow punk on the group’s website. The term “cow punk” brings to mind old SoCal acts like Blood on the Saddle or Nashville’s Jason & the Scorchers. However, the act’s single, “Frost,” sounds like cow punk without the cow part. This track jumps right off with charging guitar chords and equally…
“What’s It Gonna Be” is a long song by singles standards, at 4:44. It’s a sultry R&B tune, featuring Rebecca Jade and some backing vocalists. With its horn-like backing instrumentation, “What’s It Gonna Be” sounds a little like an Earth, Wind & Fire song. It’s upbeat, but more thought provoking than dance inducing. Lyrically, this…
Some albums take a little time to grow on you, whereas others attach themselves and cling to you like a small child does to his/her mother. When New York Is Drowning is just such parentally bonding work. This Brooklyn-based act has created one crack-like addictive sonic substance with this one. While the quartet’s influences are…
They say that where you’re from shapes who you are. Hailing from Qualicum Beach in Vancouver Island, where the average population for the town is 65 years old, Summer Rain has been endlessly inspired by old-school music while maintaining a youthful and relatable discography. Bandmates Will McLelland (guitar, vocals), Josh Beausoleil (bass, vocals), and Logan…
@skopemag news – saturday – october 13, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lennon Stella Releases “Bubble” – Song & Video Out Now Today, platinum-selling singer, songwriter, actress, and multi-instrumentalist, Lennon Stella releases her latest song “Bubble” via RECORDS/Columbia. “Bubble” was co-written with GRAMMY Award-winner Malay (Lorde, Frank Ocean, Zayn) – who…
Conceptually speaking, there’s really nothing elaborate about what Chukwudi Victor Otubelu is producing in the new single “Run Up My Bands.” From top to bottom, this is the kind of trap song that speaks to formulaic standards in the genre today more than it does the rebelliousness of its critically acclaimed past, but within that…
The first song that really strikes you on Steve Williams’ Surrey Road is called “Colours.” It begins by asking why we can’t have simple conversations anymore. It’s sung honestly and stream of consciously, like a – well – simple conversation. Although this is not an all-political topic album, this one song, nevertheless, will grab your…
Today, platinum-selling singer, songwriter, actress, and multi-instrumentalist, Lennon Stella releases her latest song “Bubble” via RECORDS/Columbia. “Bubble” was co-written with GRAMMY Award-winner Malay (Lorde, Frank Ocean, Zayn) – who also produced the track – and longtime collaborator Simon Wilcox. “The process of writing this song inspired me greatly, so I hope it translates in some…
@skopemag news – friday – november 12, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Soulful single + Fashion + Fast Cars from Sara-Danielle FAANGS SHARES THE NEW 13-TRACK PROJECT ‘TEETH OUT’ FEATURING THE NEW SINGLE ‘DON’T BLAME ME’ FAANGS’ latest single ‘I DON’T CARE’ earned the 22-year-old a fresh round of acclaim, further…
@skopemag news – friday – november 12, 2021 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alessia Labate New Single ‘You’re My Next Ex’ Italian songstress and producer Alessia Labate returns with an exhilarating new release ‘You’re My Next Ex’. Taken from her upcoming debut EP ‘YMNE’, the lead track offers up a funk-tinged rhythm…
Award-winning Americana/folk singer-songwriter Julian Taylor sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about his gorgeous new single, “100 Proof” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Julian! We really love your new single, “100 Proof.” Julian: I didn’t write the song, so I want to share what the author of the song, Tyler Ellis, had to say: “‘100…
Written & Recorded From Her Home Studio During The Pandemic, Weep Willow Unearths A More Introspective, Soulful Side To The Dynamic Artist Known for her high-energy stage performances and best-selling recordings with such A-list stars as Enrique Iglesias, Joe Cocker, Aerosmith, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Fantastic Negrito and more, as well as her…
Denzell Terrell has all the components of an exceptional R&B singer. He’s got the smooth-talking, free-flowing vocals with the right mix of racy lyrics that melt into melodic instrumentals. With hints of gospel music from his early start as a church singer, Terrell creates a harmonious blend of different genres for a rich new take…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 11, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SURFACES DROP BRAND-NEW VIDEO FOR “COME WITH ME” FEATURING SALEM ILESE Pacifico was recorded by Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki at a home studio in Malibu, where they sonically channeled the energy of the beach to create the perfect…
The Orange Goodness is hyperactive rock act, so Flying Under The Radar Of Chaos is an appropriate title for the act’s five-song EP. The listener gets the feeling this music might go off the rails at any minute. Listening to it is the equivalent to that first energy drink of the morning. The trio mostly…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 11, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Metro Marrs “Sink or Swim” 18-year-old Quality Control standout Metro Marrs has returned with “Sink or Swim,” a new track about facing challenges head on. While largely known for his sonically pleasing trap records, Metro is exploring a…
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@skopemag news – thursday – november 11, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THREADS OF FATE Release Lyric Video Symphonic metal band THREADS OF FATE have released a lyric video for their stunning song “The Cold Embrace Of The Light”. The song is from their upcoming album of the same name which…
Solo pop artist Stewart Arp is back and ready to end 2021 on a high note with his relatable new single “Hazel”. A song about lost love and the struggle to move on, “Hazel” delivers a refreshingly authentic storyline perfectly fit for the introspective late autumn months. Paired with an emotional visual, Arp takes listeners…
An ambient-dance bliss to behold, Earth To Abigail’s heartfelt ambient hues of “The Forest” are stunningly beautiful. Radiant colors pop throughout. The usage of found sounds and field recordings help to establish a sense of place within the work. Delicate touches further add to the fragile sense of geography within the work. Every track plays…
Lil Leek is an artist who embodies the relaxed, yet unwavering mindset of someone from his hometown of Washington, D.C. Lil Leek’s determination combines his fun-loving persona and love of music that allows him to produce tracks that have a sense of purpose. His music is therapeutic, and lyrics are the way he expresses his…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 10, 2021 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Release: Acchy – ‘My Cyanide’ OUT NOW Melbourne-based artist Acchy (Lachlan Sallabank) has spent the past couple of years releasing punchy singles in an instantly identifiable sound. The string of releases over this past year proves the undeniable…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 10, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tor Lundvall shares new video / single ‘Drowning’, ‘Beautiful Illusions’ LP out Dec. 10 on Dais Records These are certainly songs of shadowplay and vaulted skies, the quiet grandeur of dusk deepening on the horizon. Lundvall characterizes the lyrical…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 10, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Orla Gartland collaborator Greta Isaac shares achingly beautiful track ‘Polyfilla’ “This song was pretty cathartic for me to write. I was going through a time in my life where I found myself surrounded by friends, family members, fleeting encounters…
This is the first song Donna Missal wrote in person & in the studio with Salvador (aka Bodega) post lockdown era of the pandemic, and it’s a total moment of release, an extended breath of left-of-center pop elation. It’s a song you put on and dance to after being forced to sit still and reflect…
Chicago – the city that forged revolutionary artists such as Kanye West, Common, and Curtis Mayfield – has delivered yet another artist looking to bring his unique sound to the mainstream. With over a decade in the rap/soul industry and coming up on his sixth project, BEEWARE has brought honest lyricism and touching themes that…
Fires of Denmark music will likely appeal to fans of post-punk, as well as Kraftwerk’s synth-pop inventions. This music is synth based in many places. It’s also rather dark throughout. Best of all, Relativity is an adventurous eight selection release. The album was tracked over a week’s time at a Frank Lloyd Wright house, which…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 9, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JOAN AVANT Premieres New Lyric Video For “Better Broken” “Better Broken” is the dark new single from Victoriana infused hard rock artist JOAN AVANT. Premiering now exclusively at Moshville Times, “Better Broken” officially releases on Friday 5th November 2021.…
Following the time honored tradition of such guitar greats as The Ventures, Gary Hoey, Brian Setzer (and of course the Merry Axemas issues), Mr. Big and Racer X guitarist Paul Gilbert is releasing his 17th solo album which is a tribute to Christmas. The Ibanez Fireman guitarist said that jamming with friends on Christmas songs…
