Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag news – friday – january 3, 2020 @ 11 am est

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New Video By Young Energy “Going”

Young Energy was born and raised in Los Angeles California near the border of Crenshaw and Culver City. At the age of three he was playing drums and already had visions and dreams as an aspiring young musician. Growing up in the inner city, his childhood wasn’t easy and Young Energy found himself as an…

5 Things to Consider Before You Decide on Your Next Mattress

Today’s market has thousands of mattresses claiming to be the best. From latex and organic mattress options to in-store and online vendors, there are plenty of products to choose from. Finding the right Queen Mattress is a matter of personal preference. However, there are key elements you should pay attention to as you look to…

Bongo Boy Records Releases ‘Backroom Blues Vol. 8 by Various Artists’

Charles Daza and The Revenants virtually blow out their amps on the insane guitar athletics of “Old Camaro”. Done with a classic cool, the gnarled guitar riffs work wonders. Vocals have an unhinged quality as the rhythm rushes through. A swinging sound ties together the Jersey Swamp Cats’ playful “Dance All Night”. Instrumentally vibrant the…

“#2020″ by family band Avni Vir Vineet

In their new single “#2020,” family band Avni Vir Vineet blend surreal pop with sleek R&B grooves to conceive a bittersweet slow jam as indebted to Caribbean swing as it is a traditional Indian melodicism becoming increasingly popular among western listeners. “#2020,” as its name implies, is an anthem of peace and togetherness created in…

@skopemag news – thursday – january 2, 2020 @ 2 pm est

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Study Reveals How Music Influences Feelings

A European research study published in Current Biology in November 2019 has uncovered new clues on the link between music and what makes people feel good about it. The study tracked the responses of participants who were played samples of chord progressions from popular songs. Here’s a look at the findings. Research Parameters The study was conducted…

Mel Senese – ‘Goodbye’ Music Video

Mel Senese offers a fresh take on rock, infusing her own personal flair with flashes of pop and alternative sound. Producing and writing songs since the age of 17, her passion for music has only grown throughout the years. An artist of the Windy City, Mel has had the honor of not just performing throughout…

Jess Novak New EP “Rise” with Ben Wayne

Jess Novak and Ben Wayne have been performing together since 2018. Brought together as a couple, the musicians’ relationship grew through their songs. Wayne’s background of Southern California rock and reggae paired with Novak’s distinct violin and songwriting combines to create a sound that bounces between soft and strong, but stays heartfelt and infectious. “Rise”…

Get More Exposure with Video Rotation on SkopeMag.com via Reverbnation

Skope Mag will choose up to three (3) ReverbNation artists for video rotation on its site. The company’s musical extent spans a wide variety of genres, so artists from all musical backgrounds are encouraged to submit. Submission page: https://www.reverbnation.com/submission/details?campaign_id=37711 See you then! Reverbnation – Since 2006, over 4 million artists have jumpstarted their careers with…

Hailee Steinfeld “Wrong Direction” New Song Out Now

Academy Award ® nominated actress and multi-platinum recording artist Hailee Steinfeld pours her heart out on her reflective new track, “Wrong Direction,” out today (Republic Records). “I don’t hate you, no I couldn’t if I wanted to. I just hate all the hurt that you put me through,” Hailee opens on the somber ballad with…

@skopemag news – new years day – january 1, 2020 @ 11:30 am est

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EWIGKEIT: Land of Fog 20/20 ReVision

British Metal project Ewigkeit has restored and re-produced the 3rd album Land of Fog (recorded in 2000) for a 20th anniversary re-release. Ewigkeit – a project of James Fogarty who is also part of the bands In The Woods, Old Forest, Jaldaboath and others – is re-recording and re-producing the albums from the first years.…

How To Organize A Cannabis Event

With an influx of business in the cannabis industry, organizing and hosting cannabis events has never been more lucrative. Sure, showing off a host of new and innovative technologies and increasingly diverse strains is incredibly fun, but the process of planning can be a challenge. Event planning for the cannabis industry requires some extra considerations.…

Garage Warmer Safety Tips

Purchasing a garage warmer is one thing. Knowing how to use it safely and the proper protocol to follow is another. Not to worry, because we’re going to provide some garage warmer safety tips that will ensure you don’t put yourself or your garage in harm’s way. If you plan on not being in the…

New Release ‘Barriers’ By Way To Go Radio

Way To Go Radio are a new band hailing from Chicago. Their Debut album Barriers tries to navigate obstacles they faced, while trying to inject imagination back into music. They want to keep the focus there. “Dave and I would get criticized in reviews where they would write two paragraphs talking about our looks and…

@skopemag news – new years eve – december 31, 2019 @ 1 pm est

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New Video By Caliyork “Ride”

What do you get when East Coast flavor and West Coast heat mix? You get groove, you get energy, and you get Caliyork. This R&B and soul duo is made of up of the infamous DJ Tony Touch and Austin Brown. Brown, a Jackson family musical heir, teamed up with the NYC based DJ back…

@skopemag news – new years eve – december 31, 2019 @ 8 am est

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‘Benny’s TV Repair’ (LP) by Irene Kelly

To say that it isn’t easy to capture the energy of a vintage bluegrass song would be too huge an understatement for any journalist to make, and yet for Irene Kelley, the challenge isn’t too big to undertake (as we learn in her new studio album Benny’s TV Repair). The imagistic and highly textured tracks, which…

Dennis J. Leise New Video For “Nobody’s Comin'”

We all love the whole “road less traveled” thing, but Dennis J. Leise is more of a “road never traveled by anyone ever” kind of guy. He’d been playing the clubs in Chicago, rounding out solid bills, pulling his share of the crowds, all the while paying out the nose for the privilege of Chicago’s…

@skopemag news – monday – december 30, 2019 @ 12:15 pm est

@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Video: Ariano & Jade River – ‘Reasons’ SoCal hip hop icon Ariano and Portland producer Jade River bring the fire once again with the release of their second single, “Reasons” from their third album, Fear is a Liar (Rockets). ALBERTA…

The Birds of Ontario New Self Titled Album

20 years in the making, this album is the result of a collaboration between lifelong friends and is a love song to their hometown and families – and it’s the best damn rock n’ roll album you’ve heard in a long time! BIO – The Birds of Ontario is a musical collaboration of singer/songwriter Joe…

@skopemag news – monday – december 30, 2019 @ 8 am est

@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Drivdal: Release Free EP – Leve Leve is the latest release from Norwegian Anarcho Black Metal artist Drivdal. The release is an EP with 7 tracks. Leve is in Norwegian, the native language of Nils Drivdal the man behind Drivdal.…

Oliver James releases ‘The Hardest Part (EP)’

The Hardest Part, the new extended play from Oliver James, opens with its title-bearing composition, and through a mist of strings that create our foray into the track, we get a taste of the magic in store for us in the next 20 minutes of play. James’ lyric finds its way to the forefront of…

Looking For Car Rental While In Cancun, Mexico

The seashores of Cancun are in abundance and even some of Cancun guesthouses are superb. To such an extent, it has been watched, that numerous visitors, don’t leave their lodging grounds their whole occasion on a journey through Cancun, Mexico. These retreat lodgings situated close to sea shores are a vacation spot independent from anyone…

Parralox are back with new album “Genesis”

The brand new PARRALOX album was released just before christmas. It is the first new studio album since the 2017 released album “Subculture” and contains 10 new songs. “Genesis” is the next step towards electronic perfection and takes the listener on a powerful and electronic journey with great melodies and charismatic voices. Info – http://www.poponaut.de/parralox-genesis-p-18890.html…

@skopemag news – weekend – december 28 – 29, 2019 @ 11:30 am est

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Lingerie

Lingerie is a French term, referring to ladies undergarments. The word lingerie is extremely feminine and donates fun, elegance and sensuality. The world lingerie does not point towards the boring collection of everyday underwear but captures the fashionable, feminine and adventurous essence of all ladies. Lingerie from Kawaii Stationery Shop is the most intimate wear…

Fast tips on styling your home with Cushions

Cushions are not just a remarkable way of adding an element of relaxation to your outdoor or indoor area – after all, who does not like to lay back on the patio in hot weather or lounge on the sofa watching a great film on TV on a lazy Sunday – but they can also…

@skopemag news – friday – december 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm est

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GABANIZZA New Video ‘Straight to the Heart’

A new song: “Straight to the heart”, along with a video, has been released by Lorenzo Gabanizza, and it goes as straight to the heart as straight to the head of the European Country Music charts, ranking this week 11th, right before the great Keith Urban. Lorenzo’s song is a pure ballad, with a slight…

In the Studio: How to Personalize Your Music Production

Are you looking for ways to place your authentic fingerprint on your music production? With music production tools becoming increasingly more accessible to anyone, it can be difficult to break through the noise and get noticed. Read on to learn three ways to personalize your music production. Sounds Design It can be tempting to use…

Gab De La Vega: New single “Perfect Texture”

Singer-songwriter Gab De La Vega shares his new single “Perfect Texture” to announce the release of his new album, “Beyond Space And Time”, which is coming out on January 24th 2020. It’s his third full-length album and it’s the first to be full-band arranged. It follows his debut full-band effort, “I Want Nothing”, which came…

@skopemag news – friday – december 27, 2019 @ 7:00 am est

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