Feature stories and artist interviews
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…
Sage Bava strives to envelop you in a healing space through her dark folk/R&B style with hints of Latin undertones. Originally from Odanata in Upstate NY, she spent her childhood surrounded by many different species and nature on a farm, instilling her with a passion to stand up for creatures without a voice and protect…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 21, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Blackened Death/Doom Offensive 1914 Reveals Third Single, “FN .380 ACP#19074” Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal visionaries 1914 continue to reflect the gruesome tales of World War I, its soldiers’ fate, their death, fear and feats to be never forgotten on…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 21, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Loretta return with dreamy new release, ‘when i saw u’ Following on from some stellar releases in 2021 with ‘Late Night’ and ‘Bad Luck’, the trio demonstrate consistency and depth when it comes to their songwriting and elevated approach…
Italian born, London based singer/songwriter Alice Pisano is known for her uniquely warm vocals and natural ability for writing emotive pop songs. Her passion for music flourished from a very young age, where she spent much of her time as a teenager singing in various bands and studying classical piano, guitar and singing. With the…
When you get to open for legendary artists like Trey Songz, YG, and Nipsey Hussle, your rap resume speaks for itself. For LKeys, that’s been the driving force to making a name for himself in the hip-hop game. He has a unique cadence and swagger that draws you into every line and lyric he spits.…
From Left to right: Ray Grimard (drummer), Lorenzo Rizzardi (bass), Hannah Summer (lead vocalist), Ken-e Williams (keyboardist, backup vocals), Jett Wolfe (guitarist, backup vocals) In his 2020 book Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock, Michael Ray Fitzgerald states plainly that “trying to define the term ‘Southern Rock’ is tantamount to going down the proverbial…
El Pichy, actualmente reconocido como uno de los más sólidos intérpretes del “Cubaton”, se une a El Lobo Malo en el lanzamiento de “Se alejó”. Un tema electrizante con una contagiosa melodía urbana, disponible en tu plataforma digital favorita, https://punt.la/sealejo.opr. El Pichy, uno de los más jóvenes exponentes urbanos de la isla de Cuba, avanza…
Following her debut single “something”, South Asian UK-based artist Manpreet Kundi is releasing her solo-written second single “no one” on all streaming platforms Friday 1st October; further setting the heartfelt tone for her upcoming EP. Initially written at the piano, “no one” perpetuates Manpreet’s hauntingly lovesick narrative; with dark production adding layers of dream-like eeriness…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 20, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nation of Language Announce Signing to Play It Again Sam || New single and video “The Grey Commute” is Out Today Nation of Language considers the absurdity of unfettered capitalism and the self-interests of giant corporations & the mega-rich…
Sanctuary is the new album from singer/songwriter Kevin Durr. Featuring a welcomed mix of warm harmonies, interesting strings and inspiring lyrics, Sanctuary has semblances of Americana, pop and roots music. Hum along to the ditty “Every day is Beautiful”, slow dance to “Love Will Find a Way” and cozy up to fleshier “Feel That Heartbeat”. Durr’s James Taylor-like…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 20, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TOMORROW X TOGETHER’S YEONJUN AND TAEHYUN RELEASE COVER OF “STAY” BY THE KID LAROI AND JUSTIN BIEBER K-pop ‘It’ band of 2021 TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s members YEONJUN and TAEHYUN dropped their cover of “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and…
Chris Beer sings in the voice of a friend. He’s warm, conversational, direct, jocular, encouraging — he sees you, and he wants you to have a good time. Beer doesn’t bellow or whisper, and he never gets too dramatic. Instead, he taps you on the shoulder, gives you a smile, and introduces you to the…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 20, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nebula Nightclub launches In New York, Opening Weekends feature Gordo, Purple Disco Machine, Malaa, and Camelphat Set to become one of Manhattan’s premier nightlife and events venues, Nebula, has announced details of its Halloween opening weekend. The three day…
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ike Reilly is back with a new album, “Because the Angels” (out now). In part one of our chat with him, Ike fills @skopemag in on the album and his amazing single, “Racquel Blue.” @skopemag: Tell us about your new album, “Because the Angels.” How did it come together? Ike: “Because The…
South Florida pop singer-songwriter Kendra Erika is set to release her new single a dance version of “As Long As You’re Mine” from Wicked to celebrate Wicked as well as 40+ other productions coming back to Broadway this fall. This remake will be a duet featuring Kendra Erika and 2x Tony Award nominee, Rock of…
“Hurry” is one of the best adult contemporary songs in recent memory. It’s a surprising development for Vineet, an artist who hasn’t tried out this form before, but perhaps it shouldn’t be. Vineet has made much of his growing reputation on an ability to inhabit multiple genres without ever hitting a false note. People who…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 19, 2021 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Near Tears shares debut EP ‘Get with the Program’ – premiering now with Atwood Magazine On her debut EP Get with the Program Near Tears shares, “This is a really nostalgic-sounding EP about modern anxieties. And the title track…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 19, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Billboard Approved // Lana Del Rey Meets Amy Winehouse In Spring 2021 SHARON STONE and Sales released their first co-write, NEVER BEFORE, the first single from Sales’ highly anticipated, double record, ‘Ricochet.’ As a teenager, Sales signed with UMG…
While most high school students are still figuring out their path in life, indie rap artist DICI is on the road to becoming a hit-making machine. At just 18 years old, the creative visionary has been producing sonic textures, freestyle rhymes, and bass bumping beats throughout quarantine, consistently elevating his craft. This hustle has allowed…
Although Gabriel is not a country album, this Australian singer/songwriter incorporates banjo into the textures of the project’s title track. Like all of the elements applied to Jack Nolan’s fifth solo album, however, each element applied fits the song perfectly. The very next track, “Chit Chatter,” puts electric keyboard up to the front of its…
How are you feeling about this year’s music you’ve put out so far? Edem: Fantastic. This year began with us releasing “Rhapsody in C19”, a reaction to the ongoing mask mandates. Around March, BsquaredMGMT out of Nashville, Tennessee, heard our music, was wowed by it, and partnered with us. We have been releasing music on a steady…
@skopemag news – monday – october 18, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Heavy Melodic Metal with a Twist is Fire Follows “Let Me Go” This is year has been a measure of huge growth musically for Chris Watt and his band Fire Follows. Focusing on writing, vocals, recording, and production has…
First off, tell us a bit about yourselves. Who and what are the band we know as Rosewood Coast? 1.) Rosewood Coast is Kali Marsh, John Trygier, and Zack Sempsrott. We are three really great friends who all share the love of music together and put that love into Rosewood Coast. We all met each…
@skopemag news – monday – october 18, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Check Out Dave Navarro Comments On Seeing Society 1 Perform In New Documentary “The Altered Noise” In the recently released documentary The Altered Noise, directed by Matt Zane, Dave Navarro sat down to discuss his thoughts on seeing Society…
West of Corey’s three-song EP, Big Ass Deal, opens with a power ballad titled “All Alone.” Like everything on this project, the song combines scratchy, soulful lead vocals, with guitar-heavy rock & roll. It’s both classic rock and contemporary, at the same time. The album’s default title track is titled “Big Deal.” It’s only missing…
@skopemag news – monday – october 18, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A ROAD TO DAMASCUS are back with the brand new single ‘I’m Not Okay’ A ROAD TO DAMASCUS are back with a brand new single! After the successful release of their two singles ‘Echo’ and ‘Fearless’ in 2020, the…
Luis Mojica is a most gentle singer/songwriter, as his album Songs From The Land is filled with meditative pop-rock music. It sounds like an authentic form of New Age music. This isn’t the light jazz of that you may associate with New Age, but is instead songs that feature New Age lyrics, put to ethnic-sounding…
The Gospel reggae cover of “Jireh” originally performed by Elevation Worship and Maverick City is out now wherever music is sold or streamed on Christafari’s 2021 “Under God” album. Filmed entirely in Valdez, Alaska, this is Christifari’s 100th music video to date During this incredible leg of the trip they were able to minister in…
“The smaller the forest,” Ksenia tells us, “the bigger the dream.” She’s speaking from personal experience. The rapper and singer comes from Nakhodka, a town on Russia’s chilly West Coast, three hours into the woods from Vladivostok. It’s one of the prettiest places in the world — and also one of the most remote. A…
There’s an innocent joy running through Dizzy Box Nine’s album Last Call Before The Fall. The album, however, has a title that suggest something dead serious. Apocalyptic, even. However, don’t be dissuaded by these ‘end of the world’ suggestions. Dizzy Box Nine is about having fun in making fun music. The “dizzy’ in the band’s…
@skopemag news – sunday – october 17, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Scott von Ryper (The Jesus and Mary Chain/Black Ryder) Shares “Pulse” via PopWrapped | ‘Dream State Treasure’ LP Out Today “I’ve always loved the combination of acoustic guitar layered with really distorted guitars, especially with open tunings,” said Scott.…
@skopemag news – saturday – october 16, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A.J. Fullerton Works Through the Struggle of Finding Identity and Purpose in “Almost There” Fullerton narrates working through the struggle to find identity and purpose in “Almost There.” Fullerton’s easy-going slide guitar roots-rock proves him to be a leading…
A limber dance track, Jay Elle’s “Miss Mess” offers a noir darkness to it. Full of mystery he ensures that the beat helps to give the track a pulse of sorts. His voice has a rather deep register about it for he delivers verses in a truly unique fashion. The word choice gives the song…
A whole raw grit and soul enters into the fray with Gary Pratt’s “Country To The Bone” featuring a great balance. The volume is a must for this is a piece that needs to be felt in order to tap into the communal presence of the experience. His voice has a commanding presence to it…
Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, 21-year old singer, rapper, and producer Joseph Black returns today with his highly anticipated debut effort “Untold Stories: Love & Addiction.” Based on his real life experiences, the project beautifully showcases Joseph’s emotional lexicon as he bravely emancipates himself from his public persona while vulnerably sharing moments of love, pain, heart…
@skopemag news – friday – october 15, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope out now: ENDLESS – Lapse: The Guilt We Hold (NJ post-hardcore) Recorded by Adam Cichocki, the EP’s six tracks expound on the undeniable importance of self-worth and the dichotomy of using seemingly dark situations as motivation to overcome. Formed…
“We want our music to help people heal, escape, dream and be inspired. – Ok Mayday With the world still settling after a wild 2020, the refreshing timing of Virginia born band- Ok Mayday’s new single “Colorful” has impeccable timing. The collaborative effort between Ok Mayday, J Warner, Clare Reynolds, and Harmony “H-Money” Samuels was…
