Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – friday – july 29, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope L.A. Rock Discovery OWEN HAMLIN Drop “Old Things” Lyric Video + ‘Right As Rain’ Album Out Today Owen Hamlin is a passionate and innately skilled writer, singer, instrumentalist, and producer, writing songs containing the inherent angst of alt-rock music…
@skopemag news – friday – july 29, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Two Door Cinema Club Share “Lucky” “Lucky” is a breezy indie pop classic, shimmered with synths and grooving bass lines. Quintessential Two Door Cinema Club at their best, speaking further about the track they comment: “‘Lucky’ is a reflection…
Born in Hyde Park Cincinnati, Alpha Hugo knew as young as 10 years old that music was his destiny. It’s not often within the entertainment business that you find an artist who has truly taken the journey, the grind, the sacrifice and also the determination necessary to succeed and grow within this business. If you…
The music from the 2000s is inarguably iconic, and its distinguishable flair protrudes from the works of budding artist TheBabyDon. Born in Seattle and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, she has been songwriting and playing local concerts since she was only 11 years old. Just seven years later, she had the opportunity to open for the…
Matthias Williams & Sheeran infuses “Back To You (feat. Sheeran Brizan)” with a sense of longing. The romanticism of the verses & Mathias’ saxophone prowess proves irresistible, as does the constantly growing ebb of energy. Pop, industrial, dance, all of this filters into the sound adding to its sense of urgency. Beats hit with a…
Melbourne, Australia is not what comes to mind when I think “country music duo”, but The Long & Short Of It have confounded expectations since their first meeting in 2007. They have built an impressive discography over the past fifteen-plus years including six album releases and two EPs without showing any signs of flagging creative…
@skopemag news – wednesday – july 28, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BRUTUS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘UNISON LIFE’ + DROP NEW SONG & VIDEO Genre-jumping Belgian trio Brutus has announced a new album Unison Life for October 21st via Sargent House. The follow-up to their breakout Nest, Unison Life is a…
First of all, hi Skope Magazine! And thanks for sending over these questions. So firstly, how would you describe your sound? Well, we guess we are aiming for two main things when playing around with our sound.The first thing is groove, we like to keep things groovy and rhythmic. We always run the “test of…
Get ready for killer hooks that will get stuck in your head for days! GORILLAPOCALYPSE is a collaboration of three artists uniting for one reason and one reason only—to ‘Blow Your Mind’! GORILLAPOCALYPSE features singer/songwriter IZ.M.B along with producer Grizz La Flare and lyricist Gary “GB” Bernard. Together, this trio has come up with the…
It’s hard to believe that ‘Nowhere Town’ is only the second, full-length studio album release from singer/songwriter IZ.M.B because she writes like a seasoned pro. This record showcases IZ.M.B as a true artist giving the audience an inside look into ‘Nowhere Town’ where all sorts of feelings and emotions join forces. This is a very…
@skopemag news – thursday – july 28, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Fresh share video for ‘Why Do I’ London punks Fresh have shared a brand new video for ‘Why Do I’, the closing track of their new album ‘Raise Hell’. The track resolves the record with our protagonist breaking free…
No group, no matter how classic, ever wants to hang them up without making sure that the baton has been passed to capable hands. Whitesnake will be conducting their farewell tour later this summer, and they’ve chosen Sweden’s ferocious THUNDERMOTHER to get those final shows started. Once you hear “Watch Out,” the group’s latest single,…
Heavy drums. Gritty bass. Electrifying guitar. Powerful lyrics. If this all sounds right up your street, then look no further than Bigman & The Birdseeds. This 3-piece Bristol-based outfit are really making a name for themselves on the music scene with their energetic, hard-hitting style of indie rock. On the 29th of July, they will release…
@skopemag news – wednesday – july 27, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAXN SHARES THE NEW SINGLE ‘ONE KISS’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE While JAXN’s previous tracks have drawn upon guitar-heavy Britpop and the summery American radio hits of the late ’90s, ‘One Kiss’ takes a fresh but equally nostalgic…
If you were a kid in the 1980s and you were really lucky, you might have spent your birthday at Showbiz Pizza. For those too young to remember, Showbiz was kinda like Chuck E. Cheese — only much, much cooler. The stars at the pizza chain were the animals designed by animatronics wizard Aaron Fechter,…
When an artist gets retrospective in their debut album, too often is it that critics relegate their sound – or even their efforts – to the countless throwback records that make their way onto the charts every few years. The very notion of a player looking anywhere but forward with their lyrics is frequently considered…
@skopemag news – wednesday – july 27, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SARATTMA: The Obelisk Premieres Escape Velocity Title Track; Debut LP From Post-Metal Duo With Current/Ex Brian Jonestown Massacre, John Zorn, Cleric Members Nears Release Via Nefarious Industries As Philadelphia-based instrumental/progressive post-doom metal duo SARATTMA prepares to release their debut…
HIPOST, An hip hop artist from Los Angeles, CA who now resides in Orange County, CA, began his rap career in 2007 with the renowned label The Ruff Ryders. Best known for his single “Livin it up” featuring R&B platinum recording group Jagged Edge that did well on the billboard charts. He has returned to…
Soft sweet country songs are the bread and butter of the genre, and for many artists it’s the songwriting equivalent of comfort food. This is especially the case for one Alex Krawczyk, a country pop singer who’s been making music for the past 3 years now. Her new single, “Better Days,” is a song of…
Yes, we are talking about Emil Montenegro. He is a famous model whom you can see on social media as an influencer. Hoping for a better future is something so hard, but our European model has broken the bricks by winning the title of the Face of Montenegro. He did not miss the opportunity and…
@skopemag news – tuesday – july 26, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Apollo Brown Releases Animated Music Video for “Kite Strings” Off His New Album ‘This Must Be The Place’ A master of melancholic productions, Brown pairs cavernous drums and striking metallic hi-hats with spooky choral vocals and shimmering keys on…
A few years ago, Nya was studying global public health at New York University, preparing for a future with a stable career on the horizon. Yet, no matter how hard she tried to focus on it, her engrained musical instincts and ambitions would overtake her budding creative mind. She decided to take a leap of…
Mike Montrey began the journey with the band bearing his name with 2011’s debut Weaving the Basket. It was apparent from the first that Montrey possessed a rare synthesis of musical influences throughout his songwriting and that further collections would find him further refining his music and expanding on his already considerable talents. Little fine-tuning…
I want to say Stromer Hills sounds like someone. It makes it easy to draw a quick comparison for readers that might illustrate his music. I can’t though. His single “if u like the way i walk” is, however, filled with echoes. The core DNA of the song belongs to R&B and soul but anyone…
Christian Parker is an accomplished songwriter, recording artist and guitarist with a long history in the music world. Releasing his first album at the young age of 17, Christian has not looked back! Parker’s latest release is titled ‘Best Kept Secret’, so cat’s out of the bag with nothing left to hide. ‘Best Kept Secret’…
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Sometimes it is very refreshing to know that good old-fashioned Rock N’ Roll still has a place in the indie music scene. Guitarist, songwriter, and troubadour Cory M. Coons proves the rock vibe is still alive on his latest release Long Hard Rain. At the surface this track channels a Heartland rock with a heavy…
At the start of July, 20-year-old singer-songwriter Zahra released her sophomore EP ‘in my company’. It’s a very well-polished, mature 5-track body of work, which is extremely impressive from such a young artist. The talented American artist says: “This EP is about spending time and healing in my own company. Being alone with myself has…
@skopemag news – monday – july 25, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope [BUMP] Big Ballin’ NYC Trio Ron Suno, Dusty Locane, and Rah Swish unite for “SHOES” This concrete cracking track is fresh off Ron’s soon upcoming album SUNO MODE, currently set to drop on August 5th via SBL / EMPIRE!…
Since her debut earlier this year with the first single, “Spaceships”, Israeli singer-songwriter Hila Rabby has been captivating audiences worldwide with her vulnerability and sincerity that goes beyond the immediate tendency to categorize herself as anything but unique. Hila Rabby now returns with her third single, “Bridges”, available to stream worldwide. With an airy and…
@skopemag news – monday – july 25, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HOPE, new single by INDIGORE out now! Indigore, Italian alternative rockers with warm and catchy sounds, release their sixth single, Hope. Like the previous singles What Are We Aiming At?, The Presence, Floating Away, Body & Soul, and Forgotten…
Like many great gospel artists, Albert Artis’s story begins in the walls of the Christian church. For much of his upbringing, he was there so often that he likes to say he lived there. In a church constantly filled with gifted singers and musicians spreading the word of God through music, he spent his childhood…
Few artists today can match up to the eccentric, out-of-the-box approach to music that Salgorhythm has curated. The Detroit-born, Delrey Beach-based artist was exposed to genres ranging from hip-hop, rock, pop, and disco, but he truly fell in love with music rooted in humor as he moved from band to band. LMFAO’s “Sexy and I…
Cary Shields is a creative artist who knows how pen a quality tune. Cary’s latest single is titled “In The Morning” and this song is sure to please. Cary Shields has a knack for songwriting as he’s able to create a mindful and thoughtful story that will engage the audience. “In The Morning” has all…
When done right, Americana is one of the most purest forms of music with its freeing spirit and I have to say Steve McCormick nailed it with his new release ‘Louisa’. This multi-talented singer/songwriter proves to be a dominant force within the Americana genre and also proves to be a dynamite storyteller and musician. With…
Randy Casey is an accomplished musician with over 30 years in the music business. Besides being a talented session player, singer/songwriter and recording engineer, Randy has also composed tracks for big companies such as: Target, H&R Block, Levi’s, Mattel, Pep Boys, Vidal Sassoon and other famous brands. Randy Casey has also written scores for film…
Cover Art by Ivan Arenas Hello Fiasco pours its heart and soul into the careening scope of “Find The Shoreline”. Right in the center of the whole thing is a communal experience of vocals for they rise up into the sky. The rhythms have a propulsive energy to them. With elements of classic rock, glam…
Beverly Hillz is the upcoming single coming from Salt Lake City, Utah artist J.T. Hiskey. The single features Palmdale’s most well known artist Afroman. The two have known each other for a few years at this point, performing together in different cities across the United States, but they are now ready to release a brand…
Born in Miami and a Native of South Florida, has a history of diverse ethnic culture that extends from The Caribbean Islands of Jamaica, Bahamas, Cuba and includes the United Kingdom, England. Wibby’s experience in Jamaica would leave a lasting impression, not to mention a greater appreciation for America; a country where most of his…
New York City is the epicenter of glitz, glamour, and grandeur. But hidden deep in the underground, there is a moody disruption. Restless creatives are looking to break through surface-level materialism and opulence to show the grittiness of the city. Fueled by melody and rage, Love Crushed Velvet is on the rising scene of modern…