Feature stories and artist interviews
Valentines Day Comes Early as Pair Pop The Bottle on Hot New Release “Champagne”, the new single from Sammi Rae & Los Vegas will be available on Friday January 29th on Spotify and all the major services. – https://soundcloud.com/sammiraemurciano/champagne-sammi-rae-los-vegas/s-gdzQbE5nEdV This past year Sammi Rae, who has been praised by audiences nationwide for her strong and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Regain hope and faith with Rev Peter Unger – ‘Selah’ Atria (ex-Morningbell) video/LP Announcement After an exhausting decade of constant recording and performing, frontman Travis Atria turned to another lifelong dream: books. In 2016, he finished Traveling Soul, the first biography of iconic soul man Curtis Mayfield (co-written with Mayfield’s son…
Dread Zoe (Fabian Forbes) is a Music Artist originally born in St. Catherine, Jamaica but raised in North Miami, Florida. His name pays homage to his Caribbean roots with the Dread symbolizing his Jamaican heritage and the Zoe symbolizing the culture he was raised in. Dread Zoe released his first single “To Be Honest” in…
No matter how flashy their magazine covers are or how flamboyant they look in their music videos, many pop musicians are introverts. They have to be: the job description requires introspection, emotional honesty, and single-minded dedication to their craft. But to connect with an audience, the pop artist needs to turn all of that soul-searching…
Heistheartist does Minnie Riperton’s classic such justice on the soothing spirit of “Lovin’ You (Cover)”. Every gesture is carefully considered for they strip things down to the absolute essentials – a mere guitar and voice. Yet with these two elements they deliver something that is truly heartfelt and full of a tremendous amount of soul.…
Maybe you’ve been already playing baccarat. If you have played ever then you must be aware that the game is not quite as appealing as poker. Card play involves dedicating a player with a banker with your bet on the result. Although the player is an individual the banker portrays the home. Consequently, you generally win…
Sports broadcasting sites should be requested when any tournament begins. Today sports organizers arrive on the ground and have tried to organize football activities just right after the coronavirus epidemic. They were successful, and now in December, you can look only at the contest. The program is possible, but not to be missed by searching…
Following the euphoric house-pop track “Oxytocin” from last year, Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Lars Husby is back with another track as briis ahead of the release of his debut album next month. “Return To Us”, out today, shows a much gentler side. Lars Husby is not your usual sort of multi-instrumentalist. As a teenager he learned guitar,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Matthew E. White + Lonnie Holley announce “Broken Mirror, A Selfie Reflection,” out April 9 on Spacebomb/Jagjaguwar In November 2018, Matthew E. White wanted to reinvent his approach to songwriting, at least for a session. In the throes of shaping the follow-up to his second studio album, 2015’s Fresh Blood, White…
Jude Gwynaire delves into a blissful interstellar beat on the bright brilliant burst of “Inanna, Queen of Heaven (Nibiru Mix)”. While he references a great deal of early 90s house energy, his approach has a more futuristic cadence to it. The tribal beats and the hypnotic loops at times recalls a little bit of jazz’s…
On land, Al3xAndrovA is making GIANT waves with her entrepreneurial, bright spirit. Known as THE Al3xAndrovA, this musician, model and actress is juggling many different ventures while always bearing a great, big smile. Buckle up and prepare for a woman who is just full of life! Al3xAndrovA says the “the power of the oceans is…
Bahar Kizil is a young singer and influencer based in Germany. Since the beginning of her career, Bahar has shown outstanding performance skills. Her charismatic personality and amazing vocals have gained her a strong foothold in the music industry. Best known as a former member of a pop trio Monrose, Bahar continues to pursue her…
For National Bagel Day, Kosha Dillz recreated the original song from Biggie Smalls (Ten Crack Commandmeents) into the Ten Bagel Commandments. Which hasn’t been done since Lin Manuel Miranda created the Ten Duel Commandments for Hamilton, in support of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Kosha Dillz’ song and video celebrates the life of NY bagels…
Henny Holyfield shows us all how its done on his latest release. With Mistah F.A.B in imperious form, ‘Win (Remix)‘ is an exciting new Hip Hop track and this is the story of a man that wants others to do well. This is a selfless emcee that is one of the good guys, in an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Regain hope and faith with Rev Peter Unger – ‘Selah’ Bronx Bred Puerto Rican Singer & Emcee Angie Rose Blooms on New EP Unstoppable Faith, and a love for God and hip-hop, propelled recording artist Angie Rose from the clutches of self-destruction, thus setting her recording career ablaze. As a result,…
Jude Gwynaire’s new single, “Inanna, Queen of Heaven (Nibiru Mix),” is a wonderful slice of dance-pop, and he took time to tell us more about the single. Skope: This song has a disco groove. What’s some of your favorite disco music? Gwynaire: I think I would choose The Bee Gees: ‘Stayin’ Alive’, Gloria Gaynor: ‘I…
A big beautiful celebration of the strength of one’s family defines Randy Seedorff’s heartfelt “Family Tree”. The bombast of the piece means it wears the heart on its sleeve, as the vocals have a great degree of compassion that seem to underly the entirety of the message. Everything about the track feels large: from the…
If you come from a small town, there’s no question that it’s going to shape you and turn you. Often, it’s because there are people in that town who hold certain standards. Some break the molds of these towns who are daring, bold, and aren’t afraid to be who they are. They’re unapologetically themselves, and…
Zoe Clark’s latest single, “Last One Standing,” is out now. She is a powerful vocalist and songwriter in Nashville, TN, who harnesses her life experiences to deliver raw, honest and vulnerable songs that are very relatable and cut to the heart. She creates music that resonates with love and pain that inspires her listeners. Zoe…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TruCarr and Rich The Kid team up for Lose My Mind Today, rising Watts, CA rapper TruCarr and Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid release their music video for “Lose My Mind,” TruCarr’s hypnotic single produced by JBFlyBoi. The track will be a part of his upcoming debut project Based On a…
The Sydney-based three-piece Middle Kids, formed of lead singer and songwriter Hannah Joy, multi-instrumentalist Tim Fitz and drummer, Harry Day, announce the release of their second album, Today We’re The Greatest, out on March 19th 2021 via Lucky Number. – https://smarturl.it/QuestionsStrm Recorded and produced in Los Angeles by Lars Stalfors (St. Vincent, Soccer Mummy, Purity…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Regain hope and faith with Rev Peter Unger – ‘Selah’ David Huckfelt Reinvents Classic Cowboy Ballad “Bury Me Not” (The Dying Cowboy) Singer/songwriter/activist David Huckfelt (of acclaimed Minneapolis group The Pines) reinterprets the definitive cowboy ballad “Bury Me Not” (The Dying Cowboy) on his upcoming album Room Enough, Time Enough out…
Hailing from Newport News, VA, Akeylah Simone is just getting her feet wet as a singer, songwriter, and now recording artist. Her debut single, “Uncertainty”, showcases her dynamic musical talent and also gives us a glimpse into her personal journey of self-discovery. Listen to “Uncertainty” now: “This is an extremely personal song to me,” explains…
Cooper Phillip has garnered acclaim from the likes of Hollywood Life, Wonderland, Earmilk and PopDust to name a few. She is also known as an Instagram influencer and has gone viral on Spotify and YouTube, receiving over 10 million streams to date. Born in a small town in Russia to a family of accomplished classical musicians, her early years were shaped being raised by…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mark Ambuter New Video For “When it’s Right Now With You and the World” Reminder: Paper Jackets shares ‘an anthem for the damaged’ with “Bad Company” On the new single, Paper Jackets vocalist Aimee Proal shares, “Sometimes it’s not about finding a person that’s perfect or even someone who betters you.…
To help make this as different and appealing as possible to all ages and everyone, Des Cox took his own live stage performance and then animated it by creating a caricature of himself. It needed to break away from the traditional styles for promo films, yet still maintain a live feel and importantly, the humour,…
Rev Peter Unger looks for the silver lining on the contemplative “Storm Clouds In the Sky”. He sings with such grace and patience, for his lyrics are ones that have a timeless classic cadence about them. A deft mixture of folk, gospel, and country filter into the soothing lovely sound. The attention to detail means…
Ten Penny Gypsy goes for a laid-back, carefree style with the classic Americana spirit of “Making Headway”. Vocals have a tremendous degree of affection behind them for they sing with such soul and spirit. Beyond the undeniable roots in country and folk, they add just the right degree of the blues to give a nice…
With the new year comes a lot of new and exciting things. Something that’s always exciting is the release of fresh new music from fresh new artists, and that’s exactly what you get with the latest track from Legaxy featuring Tory Lanez. Ever since 2015, Legaxy has been shaking up the music industry with his…
Rob Alexander is a healer in all aspects of his life, from his dedication to medicine to the studio he dominates with his decadent lead vocal, and never has this been any clearer than it is in the new single “A Song to Get Us Through.” Stylized as an old fashioned power ballad with a…
Obsimo’s new single “Humdrum” that long monotonous feeling that one feels during successive confinements in the face of this lack of sociability, in the face of this terrible cultural void. This live session, carried out in one shot in an empty venue. The message behind it’s the frightening silence of deserted concert halls… In the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Introducing: PRISM B!TCH – New Single “One Shot” Out Now! “We’re extremely excited to release our song ‘One Shot’ and finally announce the release date for our debut full-length album, Perla,” shares Prism B!tch. “What once started out as an acoustic voice memo a couple years ago has morphed into a…
Singer-songwriter and composer Amirah recently released the single “Tell Me,” calling for people to unite despite their differences. Amirah recorded “Tell Me,” which will be listed on her upcoming debut album, with Grammy award-winning producer Jeff Bova. The lyrical healer’s quest for a more humane and just world has been widely praised in the press…
Australian songwriter-producer Seekay just released his new EP, Reflections. Adding meaning to our lives with his sophisticated combination of sound and lyrics mostly sung by the beautiful vocalist Chloe, Seekay’s music shimmers with deep rhythms like a heartbeat, with each song holding a particular power to heal our souls from its most profound wounds. Inspired…
See Your Shadow taps into the zeitgeist with the empowering pop of “I Know My Worth”. An infectious hook takes hold over the entirety of the track further adding to its driving, focused vision. By far though the true centerpiece of the sound comes from the sheer strength of the lyricism. Well-steeped in pop, elements…
The stars are aligned in Ayoka’s world, and her 2021 vision includes mastering her music as she does with healing the universe and those around her. As an active astrologer and spiritualist, Ayoka’s music boasts a spiritual drift with seductive hints and moody undertones. The Los Angeles artist has been involved with music her whole…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Toronto-based rock band Lammping – “Jaws of Life” ‘New Jaws’ is also the name of the band’s new EP. After their critically acclaimed debut LP release on Nasoni Records in July, Lammping started work on a new collection of songs, further expanding the sonic possibilities of psychedelic music. The foundation of…
by Nick Christophers As a young girl, Susan’s father listened to singers like Patsy Cline and Karen Carpenter, and Susan was immediately drawn-in by their amazing voices. Then she was introduced to the harmonies of Carly Simon, and then years later the music of Stevie Nicks, Ann Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Sarah McLachlan, and Paula Cole.…
With her newest EP “Tears,” Devmo taps into the growing generational fears and anxieties of an indifferent world. One would think the TikTok star who’s gained more than 4 Billion views would lean into the advantages of being your own brand thanks to platforms like Instagram, and the aforementioned TikTok, but her album paints a…
Divinely physical but not so overwhelming in size that we feel intimidated by their melody, the electrified strings that awaken “Just to Have Someone” are as strong as a tidal wave, but hardly the best part about Wild Fire’s latest single. There’s a radiance in the fleeting introduction to this track that gets me every…
