Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag news – thursday – december 19, 2019 @ 11:00 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 Gina Kronstadt’s therapeutic self-expression – “October Comes Too Soon” drops March 20 Jazz singer-songwriter Gina Kronstadt was in a vulnerable head space. Saddled with the physical challenge of an eight-month recovery from multiple shoulder surgeries that could have spelled the…

Do You Need To Purchase Additional Insurance When Renting A Limo?

Are you worried about rental car insurance when renting a limo for your social outing? Many people are curious about the extra fee spent on insurance when renting a limo. Most of the car rental company offers car insurance to their customers in the form of collision damage waiver and loss damage waiver. These packages…

The Pink Dust New Single Titled – “Fathom”

The Pink Dust’s single, “Fathom,” begins with a sound that feels like the combination of a sitar and a digeridoo. It’s long, eerie and slightly industrial. It is also truly an odd intro to a song. Eventually, though, percussion enters the mix and gives it a more familiar musical tone. The Pink Dust is an…

Smoking: When It’s Time to Expand Your Puffing Frontiers

Statistics suggest that most people who smoke are consumers of cigarettes. Certainly, from the ease of access and fashion perspective cigarettes are the most accessible. But they are far from the only option for people who enjoy smoking. Not surprisingly it is becoming increasingly popular amongst smokers to start to spread their wings a little…

Curds And Whey Present ‘The Honkytonk Disaster’

Curds and Whey is a high-energy rock band doused in two-stepping country hot sauce. Founding members, ScottRocker (Scott Holman) and Greg Kisser , strive to deliver a wild rock/country ride for audiences. “We hope it’s a unique country sound,” ScottRocker says. “It took us a while to establish it, but ‘The Honkytonk Disaster ‘ was…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 19, 2019 @ 9:00 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 DONNIE VIE RELEASES VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE, ‘BEAUTIFUL THINGS’ Original songwriter/lead vocalist of Enuff Z’Nuff, Donnie Vie, released his latest solo album, ‘Beautiful Things,’ on June 7th via Deko Music on CD/LP/Digital, with the first single “I Could Save The…

New Video By Pennan Brae “Strut-1980s”

It’s been thirty-nine years since the launch of MTV. The first batch of Rubik’s Cubes were released in America four decades ago. Yes, the 1980s were a long time ago. But the Day-Glo decade continues to cast a long shadow over contemporary music: arguably, all of the biggest hits of the past few years have…

MACKENZIE NICOLE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘MYSTIC’ ON FEBRUARY 14

Strange Main the pop music division of Strange Music to release Mackenzie Nicole’s Mystic on February 14, written by Mackenzie Nicole and produced by Michael “Seven” Summers (Tech N9ne, Mac Lethal, Krizz Kaliko). Preorder Mystic now at: http://smarturl.it/MYSTICpreorder “This album is autobiographical and documents a crucial period of my life. When the time came to…

BAKER GRACE – New Single ‘Like You’

18-year-old singer/songwriter Baker Grace returns today with a new single, “Like You”. A gorgeous, deeply personal pop song, the track closes out a stellar year for Baker Grace which has seen her rack up over 20 million streams and widespread press support from the likes of PAPER, Nylon, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash and…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 18, 2019 @ 2:00 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 KENZIE DROPS NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “MOTIVES” Singer, songwriter and recording artist kenzie released her highly anticipated new single “MOTIVES” today, which is available via all digital retailers and streaming services. The track’s release coincides with the release of…

What to Do When a Brand Wants Your Cover for a Commercial

It’s finally happened. A brand is interested in using one of your songs in an advertisement. This could be the breakout you have been hoping for, but if the song is a cover of another song, you will need to proceed with caution. Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and does…

Antony Payne New Single “Lifeline”

Maybe that TV gameshow Who Wants to Be a Millionaire comes to mind when you think of a lifeline. You remember, of course, how whenever a contestant needed help or confirmation for a money-winning question, he/she could ask the audience, or use the 50:50 game computer to eliminate two wrong answers, or phone a friend.…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 18, 2019 @ 12:30 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 Lil Baby dominated Urban Radio in 2019, “Drip Too Hard” nominated for a Grammy Lil Baby has been a dominant force in hip-hop since his debut and 2019 was his biggest yet. Last month his largest hit to date “Drip…

ISAIAH GRASS, SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER WITH A ‘CHRISTMAS WITH YOU’

Chicago – based singer/songwriter Isaiah Grass is spreading holiday cheer to everyone with his holiday single he wrote titled: ‘Christmas With You’, a heartwarming mid – tempo Christmas song about cherishing the ones you love more than the presents you receive. The song has received wonderful feedback, which has caught the attention from media. We’ve…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 18, 2019 @ 10 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 TRAGIC DEATH: Apocalyptic Blackened Metal Collective Releases Cassette Edition Of Born Of Dying Embers EP Boasting three fiery tracks of haunting, blackened, cataclysmal death, the EP — released digitally October 25th — was recorded at their own Gateway Studios, mixed…

Breana Raquel Makes Her Mark with RnB Sizzler ‘Q&A’

19-year-old songstress Breana Raquel returns with the release of ‘Q&A’, a catchy slice of sizzling R&B, setting the young songwriter in a league of her own. Having built a loyal online following over the last year, which currently stands at over 30,000 followers on Instagram and over 10,000 on TikTok, Breana is making huge waves…

Communication Made Easy With WhatsApp Group

Whatsapp, as we knew, is one of the most top-grossing apps out there. The app has got over a billion users, and half of them use WhatsApp daily. Whatsapp is used for instant messaging, sending an alert, or a media file. Whatsapp allows its users to send audio clips and limited duration of video clips.…

New Video Gavin Haley “The Way I Am (feat. Ella Vos)”

Ambition comes and goes, and sometimes we lose sight of our dreams. But Gavin Haley’s music career found him in an unusual pattern. After setting his eyes on a cyclist career, an unfortunate injury led Haley away from cycling and into the direction of Europe’s underground music scene. The 21-year-old found a brand in electro-pop,…

New Video By Flower Child “Autumn Leaves”

The magical year of 2013 birthed not only a new era but also introduced the presence of a soulful new songstress whose music would unify its average listeners down to the core. Flower Child began to put her ideas on wax and brought reality to what was once a lifelong dream. Since that time thousands…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 17, 2019 @ 3:30 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 YK OSIRIS PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “FREAKY DANCER” FEATURING DA BABY Frayle Debuts “Gods of No Faith” Video Cleveland dark rock band Frayle creates gripping, doomy music — at once bleak and beautiful — that is impossible to resist. The…

Perfume Share New Video For Their Song “Saisei”

To coincide with the theatrical release of the movie “Shijinsou No Satsujin,” Perfume announce the release of the new music video for the song “Saisei,” which is a theme song for the movie. With the theme of “Saisei,” “play” or “replay” of video and/or audio in Japanese, this music video replays footage of Perfume’s past…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 17, 2019 @ 12:45 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 Kenny Chesney Announces Amphitheater CHILLAXIFICATION For Kenny Chesney, the Chillaxification Tour is as much a state of mind as it is over two hours of high-energy songs that have defined the lives of No Shoes Nation. With 22 stadium shows…

SINGER PALOMA FORD RELEASES NEW SINGLE “RAIN”

Today singer, actress, model Paloma Ford releases her sultry, self-penned single “RAIN” produced by Jowan Sanders. “Rain” marks Paloma’s highly anticipated return to music following her acclaimed, streaming hit single W.E.T. and her 2017 steamy track “Waves” with Dave East — both serving a similar slay to “Rain” with its melodic make. The surprise release…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 17, 2019 @ 11:15 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 Caitlyn Smith Shares “Damn You For Breaking My Heart” Live Video Rising singer/songwriter Caitlyn Smith shares the live video for “Damn You For Breaking My Heart” from her highly-anticipated sophomore album Supernova, out March 13th on Monument Records. Upon the…

Brian Charles Tischleder New Single “Momma Told Me So”

You can really hear the Bruce Springsteen influence on Brian Charles Tischleder’s “Momma Told Me So.” The track a little bit like the lovechild of the Boss songs, “Fire” and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.” Its melody sounds to have been slightly borrowed from “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” but it’s pacing somewhat follows the rhythm of “Fire.” Its…

7 Steps to Strengthening Your Music Brand on Instagram

Instagram is one of the world’s favorite social media platforms, and could potentially be the most effective means you have of engaging your target audience. Instagram is particularly popular among the teen and twenty-something market, so proper targeting research will reveal if this is the medium of choice for your brand and product. Once you…

flawes Present Video For “Look No Further”

It only took one rehearsal to solidify the foundation as a band for flawes. Josh Carruthers (vocals, keyboards), Freddie Edwards (guitar), and Josh Hussey (drums) were all on separate paths planning to form their own bands in the summer of 2015. Carruthers spent two years touring with Ella Eyre until she heard and was so…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 17, 2019 @ 9:15 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 JASMINE CAIN Releases Official Lyric Video for “Money,” Nashville based Alternative Pop / Rock artist JASMINE CAIN, named Musician of the Year by All That Shreds Magazine, has released the official lyrix video for her newest single, “Money.” Created by…

Why Quality Matters When Buying a Sectional

A sectional can bring a pleasant, casual ambiance to your living room. But if you’re going to have one, you might as well get a quality sectional. Of course, everyone wants the best furniture they can afford. Yet, quality is more than a luxury. Here’s why it’s a real necessity. Looks Better If you get…

NYKKI SHOWS HER SHOWS HER GOOD GIRL GONE BAD SIDE IN VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘LOST MY MIND’

Pop artist on the rise Nykki unveils the fearless visuals for her recently released single ‘Lost My Mind’. “She’s an artist on the rise, showing the extent of her range with every release. ‘Lost My Mind’ shows a moodier, simmering departure”, wrote Wonderland Magazine in their ‘New Noise’ feature – https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2019/12/16/nykki-interview/ ‘Lost My Mind’ follows…

SLIPKNOT SHARE “NERO FORTE” OFFICIAL VIDEO

SLIPKNOT have shared an official music video for “Nero Forte,” which is streaming now on the band’s YouTube channel. Directed by the band’s own M. Shawn Crahan, the video captures a pummeling technicolor performance of “Nero Forte,” which is featured on the GRAMMY® Award-winning group’s chart-topping new album WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND. WE ARE…

@skopemag news – monday – december 16, 2019 @ 2:30 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 PRODUCER, ARTIST AND SERIAL CREATIVE LAUREN LOGRASSO RELEASES “ROAD TO GLORY” MUSIC VIDEO “Every now and then I come across people whom I truly walk out of a conversation with and feel smarter, richer in knowledge and overall happiness. One…

Top 10 Moving Interstate Tips You Should Follow Now!

Before I chose to move to Nevada, I wanted to do the right research. Not only did I check out what to expect when moving to the area, but efficient tips when moving interstate. The moving process was still a stressful time, but learning how Nevada is and preparing for the move made it a…

Watch: Draag – “Ghost Leak”

Draag just announced their Clara Luz EP, co-produced by Jon Nuñez of Torche, to be released on February 21. This follows 2018’s Nontoxic Process EP praised by the likes of Noisey for its “murky grunge-gaze compositions and gut-twisting songwriting. With flavors of Sonic Youth, Boards of Canada and My Bloody Valentine mixed together, Draag began as a solo…

@skopemag news – monday – december 16, 2019 @ 11:30 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 Rookes releases new music video in collaboration with graphic designer Matt Gelder The song was fed to an algorithm of Matt’s design, whereby the surface of the shape onscreen would be affected and manipulated by the dynamics of the song.…

New Video By Numbas “Bottles Up High”

Underground King Florida born and raised artist LamBo Numbas is the youngest of 4 kids, born into a single parent household. he offers the music game a unique vibrant flow along with a get knocked down, get right back up mentality which is a product of being raised in poverty. Numbas fought his way out…