Category: FEATURES

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Eadie “Slowly” is OUT NOW

“Slowly” is set after a long night of contemplation, when the morning cravings have set in. You’re aware of the problem, and want to make different choices, but the temptation is too much to handle. A bad habit can speak to you like a toxic love interest; that little whisper in the back of your…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NINA HERZOG (Voice Of Odette From Sony Animation’s “The Swan Princess” Series) Debut EP The video for her latest single, “Lover’s Lullaby” premiered on AmericanSongwriter.com yesterday and can be seen on her official YouTube page here. Videos for her first two singles, “Changing Seasons” and “Least Resistance” can also be seen…

New Video By Cheri Moon “Ain’t I A Woman”

Sojourner Truth was born centuries ago, but few individuals in American history were closer to the spirit of rock, soul, and hip-hop than she was. She was a former slave who became a passionate speaker on behalf of equality and humanity, and she remains an inspiration to everyone dedicated to unfettered self-expression. In the video…

Guitar Virtuoso Alex Lopez Releases “Rising Up”

Alex Lopez’s new album release Rising Up continues the impressive run of studio releases he has enjoyed since emerging on the scene in 2013. It is perhaps natural that newcomers, after a single listen, would draw superficial comparisons with the blues rock genre’s current commercial giant Joe Bonamassa. There are definite differences, however. Where Bonamassa’s six-string attack…

New Single ‘Broken Year’ By Sylvie & Mandy

A beautiful slice of pastoral folk, Sylvie & Mandy go for a serene reflective stance on the hallowed “Broken Year”. The hushed tones of the piece command silence for they have a lovely hue about them. Such a wide array of instruments enters into the fray for they revel in a serenity of sorts. By…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sways presents his latest hard hitting track ‘Repeat’ Croydon rapper Sways is back with his latest hard hitting release ‘Repeat’. Produced by Swiss Producer Ozo Beats, this is a very alternative instrumental, the melodies have a UK native sound, while the drums resonate with the European Underground scene. JANINA JADE Debut…

JULIANA EYE Drops Debut Track “U SUCK”

Toronto-based alt-pop artist, JULIANA EYE, is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and live support musician. After years of playing in bands and writing songs behind-the-scenes, JULIANA is stepping forward to showcase her own music in 2021. With pop at its core, her music draws influence from ’90s alt-rock, indie & dance music, pairing it with introspective and…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope One Thousand Motels: New Track / Video ‘Never Forget’, tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Recorded between London, Memphis and Palm Springs, is the second album from One Thousand Motels and is released 30 April 2021 on Universal Music. One Thousand Motels is the band that developed from the core of…

Glasgow’s Alex Rex return with blistering new single ‘What’s Shouted In The Dark (The Dark Shouts Back)’

Singing drummers may now be in vogue, but very few combine the masterful musicianship, vivid lyrics and expressive vocals one experiences with Alex Rex. In fact, few musicians have a CV as impressive as bandleader Alex Neilson. He’s drummed with some of the most eclectic musicians of the international underground; from Bonnie “Prince” Billy to…

Shoplift Spittz drops new visual for “Noodle”

Deon “Shoplift” Williams, known as music artist “Shoplift Spittz”, is an established entertainer from Detroit, MI. Upholding an outstanding career in music under the local label Do Something Ent. Shoplift has worked with and/or toured with artists such as Fred Da God Son, Tabius Tate, Obie Trice, Lil Boosie, 50 cent and many more. Touring…

New Video By Jake Inzerra “WHATCHUGOT”

When the environment you grew up in was filled with negativity and toxicity, it’s hard to walk away from the pessimistic noise. Jake Inzerra did, though, and he made it out of Connecticut to New York City by strutting away in his 6-inch stilettos, of course. His homophobic classmates were ruthless with their attacks, but…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist David D’Alessio Releases New Music Video for “Throw Yourself In Front Of It” Challenges are what make life compelling. Overcoming them is what makes them meaningful. New York based acoustic singer-songwriter David D’Alessio announces his new video for his latest single, “Throw Yourself in Front of It,” set to release…

Dyne Edyne – “I Don’t Work For You”

“I don’t work for you” gives you an immediate feeling of empowerment and can play on emotions that amplify your self worth, or simply no longer being a victim of labor that no longer fulfills you. The bass and quick wit production (produced by @trianglxs & @kurtisycreative) may take you on a trance as Dyna’s…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SOFTCULT RELEASE NEW SINGLE GLOOMY GIRL Of the track, vocalist and guitarist Mercedes Arn Horn explains: Gloomy Girl is a song about depression. Not only the emotional and physical toll it can take on you as a person, but also the people in your life. Emotional baggage can be a burden…

New Video For Sin For Saints “Sad Songs”

Even a saint has his bad days, and temptation taunts the greatest heroes. The struggle against our baser impulses has been a motivating theme in rock music since its very beginning, and it remains as relevant as ever. Christian Cantello of Sin For Saints has done his share of hard thinking about sinning and salvation…

Merit Maker Gives ‘Quarantined’ A New Meaning With Astounding Album

It might seem unlikely that your new daily soundtrack would have a moniker based on the current chaotic climate, yet Merit Maker has released an album setting out to prove that wrong. Philadelphia based Joe Stanton is the musical mind behind Merit Maker and is soaring to new sonic heights with his ever-evolving discography. This…

CD REVIEW – TOKYO JUKEBOX 3, MARTY FRIEDMAN – By R.M. Engelman

Marty cut his metal chops with Cacophony followed by Megadeth, and hasn’t stopped shredding (he dislikes the term) since. Marty has resided in Japan for a while now adapting to their culture and music, and regularly appears on Japanese TV shows. If you’re looking for innovative song structure and a lot of power/speed guitar here…

Lissie to release anniversary edition of debut LP as well as early works album; “Catching A Tiger” out June 25

Gearing up for a very special summer, Lissie celebrates a decade of her seminal 2010 full-length debut with the expanded Catching A Tiger (Anniversary Edition), which is out on June 25 via The Orchard. The Anniversary Edition includes five new songs, four of them previously unreleased, all recorded during the original Catching A Tiger sessions…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Grammy Winner Judith Hill Releases New Album Baby I’m Hollywood! Grammy-winning artist Judith Hill has released her new studio album Baby, I’m Hollywood! via Regime Music Group. The 13-track record is a vibrant, defiant personal statement, a thorough excursion into the annals of Black music: past, present and future. Rich in…

SKAAR ANNOUNCES A NEW COLLECTION OF SONGS ‘WAITING’ OUT ON APRIL 16THFEATURING THE NEW SINGLE ‘SAY SOMETHING NOW’

With nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best New Artist at Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian Grammy Awards), millions of streams and growing acclaim, SKAAR is a star in her homeland. Also making significant progress internationally following her debut EP ‘The Other Side of Waiting’ and the breakthrough hit ‘Higher Ground’, SKAAR will release a new collection…

Alma Grace Releases “Aventura,” New Single Off ‘FRIDA’ EP.

Mexican-American artist & activist Alma Grace is releasing “Aventura,” the second single from her forthcoming debut EP, ‘FRIDA,’ due out on May 5th. Alma Grace has always felt a strong connection to Frida Kahlo. She first learned about her through the Frida adorned matchboxes and coasters her Grandmother would bring over from Mexico City. As…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DETROIT’S NEWCOMER TAY B LINKS WITH LIL DURK FOR “STASHBOX” Bouncing boss-life bars off one another with an undeniable chemistry, Tay B & Lil Durk come together on their new single “Stashbox”. Produced by Will-A-Fool, who combines haunting vox synths with a boss-battle bassline, “Stashbox” brings the Detroit and Chi-town rappers…

Sylvie & Mandy Present New Single ‘Broken Year’

You may experience a little cognitive dissonance when listening to Sylvie & Mandy’s single “Broken Year” while watching its accompanying video. That’s because its lyrics are sad. It’s highly unlikely anyone would ever describe a good year as one that’s broken, after all. “Let the judges be fair,” these two folk singers request, “this was…

New Video By Snypa & Lil Duke “No Kizzy”

“Real Music comes from the soul, and it comes from the South.” So says Snypa, a man who can’t seem to drop a single that doesn’t hit. That southern hip-hop sound and mentality runs in his blood, just as much as his shared roots with first cousin Al Green. Snypa’s been making his own way…

Onism E Elevates Indie-Rock Airwaves With Astounding Album ‘Survivors’

Onism E is putting the indie rock realms to rights with their recent album ‘Survivors’. The four-piece outfit is embarking on an adventure of astounding audio experience, with ‘Survivors’ pushing the envelope on what indie-rock means to us. Furthering the canon of fantastic female forces, Eline Chavez fronts the group with all the passion and…

DYLAN CONRIQUE RELEASES INTROSPECTIVE NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “AFTER ALL”

Garnering praise from Nylon, Refinery29, People, and more, rising 16 year old singer, songwriter, and actress Dylan Conrique shares an infectious, dark-pop new single and music video entitled “After All” today via KYN Entertainment. On the track, shimmering piano and a laidback beat glisten beneath her dynamic voice. Co-written with Hilda Stenmalm (BTS), Teodor Runsiö,…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brooklyn Latinx singer/producer Quelle Rox announces debut EP, shares hazy indie r&b track “No Surprises” Raquelle aka Rocky is a Latinx (Puerto Rican and Cuban) singer, songwriter and producer based in Brooklyn. After graduating from NYU and delving into the world of production, Rocky began her musical transformation. Drawing her sound…

WRYT Releases Self-Titled EP

WRYT definitively has one of the more exciting alt rock sounds to come out in some time. The new two-song self-titled EP is just a glimpse of songwriting cued up for the times, with modern undercurrents. Where other bands and artists rely on floundering, aggressive rage, WRYT delivers an equally combustible punch with enlightened lyrics…

Conceptual Rock Band Ink to Spill Releases Heavy-Hitting Single “Hyd’N”

Ink to Spill songwriter Bob Sauer recalls a carousel of moments when marking the most crucial memories of his fathers decade-long battle with addiction. In the band’s relatable new single “Hyd’N”, they revisit these memories, noting the personality transformation of Bob’s dad both before and after consumption. While this is not an easy-listening hit, Ink…

Jerrica Alyssa Dances Into 2021 With Self-Love Anthem “Feelin’ New”

Soulful Pop R&B artist, JERRICA ALYSSA, is excited to announce her single “Feelin’ New.” The potent, gotta move energy of this track definitely gives dance vibes reminiscent of music played in Jerrica’s home as a kid. Filipina-Canadian, multi-instrumentalist Jerrica is a real BOSS with unusual flavors: conservatory piano skills, producer chops and a well earned…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TCHAMI REMIX OF SURF MESA & MADISON BEER’S “CARRIED AWAY” IS OUT TODAY A pioneer of the future house movement, Tchami is best known for his globally respected records, “Afterlife (feat. Stacy Barthe),” “Adieu,” “Promesses” and “Praise (feat. Gunna),” one of the hit singles from his widely acclaimed 2020 debut album,…

Out now: The new trip-hop-funk single from Marq Electronica

Newcastle-upon-Tyne based artist Marq Electronica returns with yet another stand-out track. This time round, he presents ‘Bad Bones’. With a flair for songwriting and immense lyricial talent, Electronica delivers again. With honest words interwoven with funk-laced musical arrangement, this trippy blend of music and voice is brilliant. ‘Bad Bones’ is something different from the dance…

Premiere: Justin S. Grant Follows-Through On Debut Single “Don’t Go!” With New Beatles Cover – “Let It Be” (Official Lyric Video)

American songwriter Justin S. Grant, who recently launched his career in music with the experimental pop single and music video “Don’t Go!,” follows-through with a new release; a magnificent cover for The Beatles’ iconic “Let It Be.” With David Abrams on guitar, Justin’s version of “Let It Be” is interestingly creative in its execution, echoing…

Chris St. John Debut Album I’m Dreaming’

It’s no wonder that Chris St. John titled his debut album I’m Dreaming. These songs, a long time in the making, always seemed to take a back burner to a successful law practice. I’m Dreaming features 10 solid tracks that run the gamut of country, Americana and classical sonic journeys. St. John’s dreams certainly become a reality and…