Feature stories and artist interviews
Rapper Millz Corleone is about to shake up the hip-hop scene and put Norfolk, VA on the map. Recognizing music as his true passion in 2017, Corleone has since dedicated himself to the grind of perfecting the poetic nature of rap. It’s evident through back-to-back projects “Corleone,” “In MyOwn Lane,” and “Sucka For You” that…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 2, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Zack King Shares Highly Anticipated New Single “Take It Away” Out in the suburbs of Minnesota, the winters are long, harsh, and biting. However, it all feels a little warmer with local singer-songwriter Zack King around. Life is simpler…
caroline, and her new single “Do You Think That I’m A Fool?” exude adolescent charm and relatability. While the meaning of the song seems a little ambiguous, caroline wrote it about her struggle with mental health and anorexia, telling her inner voices to stop breaking her down. The track is meant to be empowering and…
Trickshooter goes hard into a gritty, raw garage rock on the rambunctious “Monte Carlo”. Volume is a given for they blast their way through the whole of it with nary a care. Full of an intense urgency they bring elements of country rock, the blues, and lo-fi into the mix helping to give it a…
The first R&B girl group from the city of Toronto in recent history are solidifying themselves within the international music scene on their next single ‘Girls’. Introducing melodic tempos paired with a lush range of R&B vocals and hip-hop flows, ‘Girls’ is a female empowerment anthem positioned to be the soundtrack for every woman dealing…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 1, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JPEGMAFIA shares new single ‘TRUST!’ alongside new album and world tour announcement JPEGMAFIA will also hit the road on his first full-scale North American and European headline tours in over two years. The trip kicks off on 8th October…
Last month, UK multi-instrumentalist and story-teller Mara Simpson announced her new album In This Place will be released on September 24th. A heady blend of alt-folk, analogue synth and classical composition, In This Place is a tale of quiet rebellion and taking back control. Today, she shares new single ‘Serena’. The track, named after the…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 1, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope USAIN BOLT DEBUT ALBUM “COUNTRY YUTES” TO ARRIVE SEPTEMBER 3 Duran Duran share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, ‘Future Past’ Today, Duran Duran share the anthemic ‘ANNIVERSARY’, produced by the band along with British DJ/producer, Erol Alkan and the third…
There are people and artists in the world that you just know were born for greatness. They have undeniably powerful energy, leaving the rest of us with no choice but to cheer them on. Brandon Thomas, AKA Young Cooley, is one of those artists you can’t help but root for. This up-and-coming rapper hails from…
Los Angeles-based R&B star Sinéad Harnett has released a new visual in support of slow jam “Distraction” off her highly praised sophomore album, Ready Is Always Too Late, out now via The Orchard. Sinéad shares, “Distraction is sassy af, with an empowering nod to the people who are tired of trying to keep their partner’s…
Résumés don’t tell you everything you need to know about sonic sorcerers, but sometimes, they’re pretty accurate guides. The two members of NOT MY GOD have been fusing hardcore industrial music and electronic pop for years — and their recent collaboration has amplified the diabolical intensity and frightening immediacy of the music they’re making. Fans…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 31, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rising Contemporary Producer DJ G-String shares ‘No One Ever Said (feat. Honey B Sweet)’ Rising female music producer DJ G-String has released her latest single, ‘No One Ever Said (feat. Honey B Sweet)’ on the 27th of August via…
Cousins Brendan and Stephen Carter, better known by their monikers ‘DoDi’ and ‘B Wxnda’, have spent the last few years spreading their high energy messages about living wild and believing in yourself, through their love of hip hop. The talent they both have is clear to anyone who listens to their music and as soon…
Bluewill is a brand new retail discount platform that is gracing the North American internet as of this year. Like any solid, web-based retailer, Bluewill’s presentational qualities are kept simple and bell-clear, complete with a timely holistic message within its marketing materials. “Bluewill (is) reminiscent of the blue whale, the largest known mammal of the…
Jamel grew up listening to classics, such as The Chi-Lites, Luther Vandross, Calvin Richardson, and Musiq Soulchild with his father. As a child, he mimicked these great voices, thus began his love of music. Jamel started singing in the church choir at an early age, at Plaza United Methodist Church. By the time he entered…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 31, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NYC avant-pop duo STAR ROVER presents ‘Ghosts of New York State’ single + THE ACADEMY OF SUN new 7″ vinyl NYC collective Star Rover has announced they will release their self-titled album ‘Star Rover’ this autumn, a coalescence of…
@skopemag news – monday – august 30, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rude Nala Drops Sensual Video For “Zaza” R&B songstress, Rude Nala, has just dropped her sensual visual for “Zaza.” With distorted, low frequencies and smooth sultry vocals, Nala’s video compliments the song’s theme of unapologetically living your best life.…
@skopemag news – monday – august 30, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dori Freeman Shares “Almost Home” + New Video For “I Am” Both songs are from the Galax, Virginia-based singer/songwriter’s forthcoming studio album, ‘Ten Thousand Roses,’ due September 10 on her own boutique label, Blue Hens Music. Written and recorded…
The town referred to in the title to Brian Charles Tischleder’s album title, Minneapolis, MN, is a place made famous (infamous?) as the locale where George Floyd’s last moments alive were caught by camera phone. Tischleder has said how Minneapolis “created the soundtrack of my youth with music by Prince and Soul Asylum.” However, the…
Ranzel X Kendrick sings the songs on his Foreglow album with a jazzy vocal tone. Yes, he’s based in San Antonio, TX, but both his guitar playing and singing style sound far more costal (something you’d be more likely to find in either New York or Los Angeles) than Southwestern. Lyrically, Kendrick throws the listener…
After graduating from high school, most have their goals set for the future, whether that’s heading off to college or going straight into work. It’s not often you see a freshly graduated high school student releasing their own music- especially not professionally produced and top-tier music. But if there’s one thing for sure, Bruce Lii…
@skopemag news – monday – august 30, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jenna Jay – ‘Someone Real’ Jenna Jay is a pop singer, songwriter, and music producer based out of Las Vegas. Her music style features intense tragic personal experiences, such as heartbreak and her real-life struggles with anxiety and depression.…
Jason Damico explores hard rock’s heaviest riffs on the intense rush of “Reveal Me (feat. Eric Gales, P.J. Farley, & Kenny Aronoff)”. Volume is a given for theirs is a ferocious sound, a sheer wall of it crushing upon the listener. Every single element gets amped up way into the red for the rebellious nature…
Author: Greg Fairley ‘Psychopath’ by Laura Greaves, taken from her EP ‘Into The Dark’, is a beautifully crafted song with a bittersweet juxtaposition at its core. We love the contrast of the devilish theme, with Greaves’ angelic vocals, just as we appreciate the strange combination of the mellow beat and dramatic synths combined in the…
@skopemag news – sunday – august 29, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Doom Metal Act GRIEVING Stream Debut Album In Its Entirety! Polish Doom act GRIEVING stream their brilliant debut album “Songs For The Weary” in its entirety via doomed & Stoned to kick of its release on vinyl via Interstellar…
@skopemag news – saturday – august 28, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope WARBLY JETS Announce Studio Album, MONSTERHOUSE, Due 11.12 Via Rebel Union Recordings | Release New Single “TMI” | READ Wonderland. + Flaunt Features Today, alternative duo WARBLY JETS premiered a new video for their single “TMI,” the latest genre-jumping…
Jon Stancer has announced his new EP, entitled, In Light Of, is coming in early 2022 and has released its first song and video. “This Cannot Wait (Until Tomorrow)”, is a contemplative and anguished plea to act on climate change (a timely release if there ever was one), set to a delicate and wistful waltz,…
Every event for Summer Rain is always black tie. The rock trio knows that a first impression means everything, so they don’t slack in effort in their sound or style. The three young Canadians are native to Qualicum Beach, where the retired outnumber the young. Amongst the serenity, Will McLelland (Guitar, Vocals), Josh Beausoleil (Bass,…
@skopemag news – saturday – august 27, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Onoleigh Releases Heart-wrenching New Single “Make It Hurt” Breakout country artist Onoleigh once again enthralls listeners with today’s release of her powerful new single, “Make It Hurt,” written by Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, and Chris DeSefano. The song, produced…
“The production is precise, delicate and full of intention. You can hear No Doubt and Garbage vibes, but also the freshness of Alt Pop, dosed with intelligence.” Direct-Actu.fr La culture Pop dans les vains The new single “Ice” from promising young Polish talent Helaine Vis, is out now.. Her delicate and unique voice gets under…
@skopemag news – friday – august 27, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GENTLE SAVAGE Release Official Music Video for ‘Personal Hades’, Debut Album “Midnight Waylay” Now Streaming on All Major Platforms! Lead vocalist Tornado Bearstone stated: “In order to celebrate our MIDNIGHT WAYLAY album release on all streaming platforms, we put…
@skopemag news – friday – august 27, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mia Carucci shares new song and video “Pomba Gira” Today, LA-based singer-songwriter-producer Mia Carucci releases their self-produced single “Pomba Gira.” The spiritual track encompasses the summoning of the Pomba Gira, the Quimbanda queen who represents all facets of femininity,…
Based in Los Angeles by way of Chesterton, Indiana, Kevin Ray is a versatile entertainer. His talent ranges from acting, dancing, choreography, and hosting but his biggest passion is his music which is a blend of R&B/Pop/Hip-Hop. Coming from a small town there was little opportunity for his passion of entertaining. After several years working…
A mixture of faith and country rock, Brei Carter’s “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” features graceful lyricism that touches the soul. This is a tribute cover of Charley Pride’s signature hit song ‘Kiss An Angel Good Morning’ released in 1971. The song, written by Ben Peters, was Charley Pride’s first hit and became his signature…
A black toy car rests on its side on a wooden table. Deep vertical scratches in the wood testify to the table’s age and its heavy use, and maybe to the dedicated craftsmanship of its owner. The car doesn’t move, and the camera taking a picture of the car doesn’t either. But by placing the…
@skopemag news – friday – august 27, 2021 @ 7 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Puma Blue Releases “Phone Calls: A Short Film” | Announces North American & European Tour | Pre-Order Deluxe Edition of ‘In Praise Of Shadows’ Puma Blue won widespread critical acclaim with the release of his debut LP In Praise…
My Autumn Amor delves a thoughtful piece of pop on the affectionate ode of “Quiet Girl”. A neat mixture of folk, electronica, and rock the collection never neatly settles into any of the aforementioned. The way that the song skips around within these contexts helps to give it a nice element of surprise. His voice…
‘Cross My Heart’ is Ranzel X Kendrick’s latest addition to his immensely diverse discography — and what a stunning single it is. Ranzel X Kendrick has three albums and a concert’s worth of EP’s out already, yet his latest EP ‘Foreglow’ shows a whole new side to his astonishing artistry. Whichever sonic universe his sound…
The Mighty One is a serious force to be reckoned with. We saw this in their debut back in 2007 and time and time again with each album released since. However, their latest release ‘Torch of Rock and Roll’ propels the group to a whole other realm. Each of the ten tracks is an effortless…
Brian Charles Tischleder is known for an outstanding fusion of Americana, Rock and Roll and folk, all sewn into one slick sound. In his latest release, Brian is uniting these elements once again, but this time with momentous meaning. His recent single ‘I Can’t Breathe’ speaks on the tragedy of the killing of George Floyd,…
