Feature stories and artist interviews
@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,…
@skopemag news – thursday – august 26, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Velveteins’ Trippy, Vintage Indie Sunshine // New Single Garnering millions of streams for their music to date, The Velveteins have an ever-growing, dedicated, global fanbase. Their music takes to the stage of international festival appearances (SXSW, and The…
Just as in every genre and style of music, there are overnight successes in hip-hop. But in general, rap music does not accommodate neophytes or half-steppers. It’s a style built for those who take it seriously — those willing to struggle to make their voices heard. Many of the biggest rap stars were on the…
@skopemag news – thursday – august 26, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brin – New Album ‘Water Sign’ out October 2021 on sound as language / “Ininland” Single Steaming Now Water Sign is Brin’s first solo album of 2021 and continues an immaculate run for Los Angeles experimental artist, Colin Blanton.…
The first element that hits us after pressing the play button on “Sunlight Surfing” by Mercury Messiah is the gilded acoustic guitar strings and the surreal strumming that emits their melody. There’s retrospection here, but we’re not quite certain of what we’re looking back at until the lead vocal kicks in and instantly brings to…
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Karen Bella, whose self-titled EP debuted in the Top 40 at #30 on the Folk Alliance International Folk DJ Radio Charts, has revealed that she is serving up her hot new video for her latest single “Jack Honey.” The first video from her Karen Bella EP, the “Jack Honey” is available at…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 25, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope La Luz share new track and video, “The Pines” | New self-titled album out October 22nd on Hardly Art | Announce UK & European dates for 2022 La Luz has always been a band with a vision. Their discography…
Pop-Rock artist Demi Ramos started her first rock band at a very young age. The Puerto Rican Bronx native has involved herself in the music industry for many years and is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the New York underground scene. Her latest single “Killer 4U”, appropriately released on Friday the 13th, pairs trap…
This is the first track and video to be shared tied to the debut of her first EP “Earth Water” on August 27. At 22, Olivia’s sound is far beyond her years. The video takes you on a journey through nature and the wonderment of the natural world as Olivia performs in these natural environments.…
Spice, Queen of Dancehall goes galactic with her new music video for “Send It Up.” The music video was shot at famed Industrial Light & Magic Studio(ILM) in Florida. Making its debut on Spice’s YouTube channel, the Jay Will directed music video takes fans to planet Zariah where Spice is tasked to save the future…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 25, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW YORK BASED PRODUCER & DJ, TGUT RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GRIND” WITH GHANAIAN RAP STAR MEDIKAL The Virginian native teamed up with the West African rapper to merge some afrobeat flavor with a drill drip for their latest collaboration.…
Carson rapper Jayson Cash links with LA artist Blxst for his new single “Priority,” out now via Starr Island / Atlantic Records. The smooth, R&B tinged track boasts melodic bars from Jayson and a catchy hook featuring Blxst’s soulful vocals. Watch the video below! “This is definitely an authentic Los Angeles vibe,” says Jayson Cash…
A hard-rock rush, Fighting for Frequency holds nothing back on the full-on assault of “A Million Miles Away.” Distortion reigns supreme for theirs is an intense urgent album. The rhythms have a powerful potency to the rest of the track. Vocals feature a great commanding presence resting in the very center of it all. Over…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 25, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Announce December Headline Tour ..And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead announce a December headline tour with Death Valley Girls as main support. This will be…
Old fashioned rock n’ roll music never truly goes out of style, and though Wave 21 are incorporating a touch of modernity to their sound, I don’t think it can be said that their new album Brace Yourself would be possible without a little bit of retrospection. In this record’s ten songs, we find elements…
Tara Jam is quite literally fulfilling the prophecy of her name, with Tara meaning ‘Star’! She is shining bright as an independent artist with only 4 singles released and has accumulated over 800,000 views on Youtube on her artistic music videos and over 600,000 streams on Spotify in less than a year, with no label,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 24, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MOD ClassicTK Release Title Track from New EP H8 + Watch Official Music Video Thrash band MOD ClassicTK released the official music video for the title track “H8” today. The single is from their new EP titled H8 that…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 24, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Video: Scottish Singer Craig John Davidson Gets Drenched For Current Single ‘Best You Ever Had’ Here’s what Craig had to say on the video: “The video is kind of a teaser on what the theme and title of…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 24, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Music from Amber Mark “Foreign Things” On PMR / Interscope Records Today New York based singer, songwriter and producer Amber Mark releases ‘Foreign Things’ following its premiere last night on BBC Radio 1 as the Hottest Record. ‘Foreign…
Country singer-songwriter Casey Ahern sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her music around the release of her new EP, “Where I Run” (out now). @skopemag: Your new EP is amazing. We really love one of the singles, “Heartbreak Radio.” What is the story behind it? Casey: Thank you so much! You know when…
Some musical duos were destined to be together and destined for greatness – like Ryan And Pony. Ryan And Pony is the newest project from indie rockers Ryan Smith and Kathie Hixon-Smith, but these rock and rollers have been in and out of the Twin Cities music scene for quite some time. Ryan is a…
Rising star indie-folk musician Faae is pleased to release her second single, “marsupial” on August 16th, 2021, a track capturing ecological levels of heartbreak and redemption on a personal and environmental scale. The song is an ambient, indie-folk track inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Phoebe Bridgers, and Joni Mitchell. The song captures the…
@skopemag news – monday – august 23, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PRE Rap Queen Joddy Badass Struts Her Stuff in “333” Video Busting out of Brooklyn with a fierce attitude and rhymes to match, Joddy Badass is the First Lady of Paper Route EMPIRE. Today, Joddy shares the video for…
An irresistibly upbeat new track, the MULTI-PLATINUM selling international pop sensations return with their first music in over three-years. The single also sees the band enlist UK-based Ghanaian vocalist K.O.G. (fresh from his appearance on BBC’s Later with Jools Holland), to sprinkle a little of his own gold dust on proceedings. Summoning the summer season…
Today, Jeris Johnson reveals his new single “Going Ghost”. The track fuses an energetic, guitar-driven hook with a more subtle, intimate and melodic side of Jeris, perfectly encapsulating the whirlwind of toxic relationships. The genre-melding musical odyssey is gearing up for a brand new body of work with “Going Ghost” leading the way. Of the…
@skopemag news – monday – august 23, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Canadian Stoner/Doom Act Slowpoke Release Debut LP! Canadian Doom/Punk/Psychedelic band Slowpoke release their debut self titled LP. The LP was recorded mixed by Rick Hollett at Redhouse Recording in NL Canada (sHeavy, Hey Rosetta!) and mastered by Chris Keffer…
Press play on “In Shadowland,” the newest clip from pop-rock singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano, and within thirty seconds, you’ll know you’re looking at a work of art. Every detail in the video has been thoughtfully considered, each shot is carefully composed, and each scene is cleverly arranged. As is often true in the very best music…
Tabaris presents a beguiling, mysterious piece of hip-hop on the soulful “Gemini”. Samples rush in a psychedelic way, with the beats bouncing off the walls. Kept to the essentials, he keeps the sound compact yet the dreamy nature of the work further adds to the sense of time melting away. Melodically rich, there is an…
Jonny West just dropped a sleek slippery music video to accompany the smooth groove of a song “GOLD RUSH.” He is drenched in warm golden light while sitting for tacos, playing chess for cash, and eating fried chicken on a couch. West’s calming voice over airy beats creates the perfect atmosphere for dancing, driving, and…
@skopemag news – monday – august 23, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope City State Drops New Single ‘Dead Sun’ Following up on their latest comeback single ‘Into The Night’, modern metalcore outfit City State brings forward a new track–‘Dead Sun’, a plethora of masterful riffs with ambient and melodic elements. Lyrically,…
With little more to contend with than a sterling bassline, singer Ally Eandi launches into the lyrics of her new single “Home” with a heavy heart and an unsubtle passion that we can feel in every melodic word she sings. Rather than getting behind the bass part in the intro portion of this song, she’s…
