Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 6, 2019 @ 7:30 am est

Skope x MJ Cole & Cedric Gervais & Freya Ridings ‘Waking Up’ As temperatures begin to rise, Miami’s Cedric Gervais brings the heat in his brand-new remix of MJ Cole’s ‘Waking Up’ featuring Freya Ridings. Premiering today via Data Transmission this summer scorcher entices with its piano driven melody and playful percussion around Freya’s stunning…

Granfalloon Brand New ‘Lysistrata’ Music Video

The new single from Granfalloon, Lysistrata, is taken from their forthcoming second album which will be released on streaming platforms and 12″ vinyl record in September 2019. Granfalloon, initially began as the Manchester based recording project of artist and producer Richard Lomax. Lomax previously with anarchic folk collective Johnny5thWheel&thecowards who released two albums through Sotones…

Elin Rigby releases ‘Hypnotized’

“My thoughts about the song is that it is about a person that you are completely hypnotized by – by love. That person comes in and changes everything in one’s world and everything is just fine. Of course, not everything is good all the time, but when it is, it is a wonderful feeling. I…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 5, 2019 @ noon est

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GRACE LIGHTMAN REVEALS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘AN ORDINARY LIFE’

Today sees Grace Lightman release the video for her new single ‘An Ordinary Life’ the latest single to be taken from the forthcoming debut album Silver Eater out via Handsome Dad Records on July 19th. For the stunning new video Grace has enlisted the help of director & producer Alex Lightman who worked alongside Lightman…

New from EMPIRE: Rotimi “Love Riddim” Video

Here is the arrival of Rotimi’s Walk With Me album, the artist’s first full-length release since parting ways with 50 Cent’s G-Unit imprint. The project is host to a number of tracks that give the fans a true representation of the evolving artistry of the Power star, including lead single “Love Riddim.” With the effort,…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 5, 2019 @ 10:30 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 Young Thug Premieres His New Brand SPIDER In London During Wireless week in London, Young Thug premiered his new brand, SPIDER. The pop up, which is being held in Shoreditch at the David Adjaye “Dirty House,” marks the first time…

New Video From Wai Lana “Beyond Time & Space”

To many people, Wai Lana is a carefree, flower-crown wearing singer and songwriter. However, she is so much more than that: for over three decades, she has been a prolific, world-renowned yoga teacher. Her TV series, Wai Lana Yoga, is the longest running fitness series in public television history, making her one of the most…

#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 5, 2019 @ 9 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 HELLO COSMOS – Reveal ‘Frequency Fields’ ahead of Independence Day EP release Hallmarked with the transformative soundscapes and star-scudding sonic ingenuities that definitively blueprint the output of this Manchester collective, ‘Frequency Fields’ arrives as a tantalising forecast of the Run…

Aurora Kuda New Video “Ma Quale Grande Amore”

Inspired by the rhythm and sensuality of Jennifer Lopez, the melody of Julio Iglesias, and the personality of Madonna, Aurora Kuda brings true artistry from her homeland of Italy to viewers and listeners all over the world. She lives with her family in Civitanova Marche, a city overlooking the sea that is sparkling, dynamic, and…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 4:30 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 BLEACH EVERYTHING: Cvlt Nation Premieres “Shears” Video As Richmond, Virginia-based hardcore punk quartet BLEACH EVERYTHING prepares to issue their debut LP, So We Gnaw, through Dark Operative next week, Cvlt Nation is hosting the premiere of the album’s “Shears,” through…

The Fallaways Explain ‘Dumb’ + Official Music Video

“Dumb is a song about giving less of a sh*t, having fun and getting away from the boring 9-5 lifestyle we all become so easily accustomed too. I wrote some of the lyrics to this song on the way home from a long day at work.. I remember being stressed out over some tedious stuff…

Tough On Fridays Unleash “Open My Mind” For Summer 2019

The single “Open My Mind” begins with the repeated line, “I want to get away.” It’s not that Southwest Airlines commercial advertising slogan, however. Instead, it’s a lyric sung urgently over a driving, Ramones-esque guitar riff. Tough On Fridays is an unusual female duo from Georgetown, Texas. Female duos aren’t especially unique, as Indigo Girls…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 2 pm est

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ARIKA KANE Releases Her New Single, “I LOVE YOU”

“I LOVE YOU” was originally produced by Buckwild, Mario Winans and Sean Puffy Combs and written by Anthony Best, Faith Evans, Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Springsteen, Issac Hayes, Mario Winans, Mechalie Jamison and Sean Puffy Combs. The newly released version is co-produced by Arika Kane, Lou Humphrey and Jasmon Joyner. “This tribute release is something that…

Laura Cheadle Spreading Love in ‘Chill’ Mode for Summer 2019

This is Laura Cheadle’s favorite time of year and the singer/songwriter is already off to the races this season. Laura Cheadle and her band are playing numerous shows on the East Coast and have a BIG event coming up with Robert Randolph & The Family Band. Her highly-acclaimed album ‘Chill’ was released in 2017 and…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 1 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 The Goa Express release urgent new single ‘The Day’ this week! The Goa Express release their urgent new single ‘The Day’ on Friday the 5th of July 2019. Recorded at Champ Zone with Nathan Saoudi (Fat White Family), it rattles…

How to Earn Money on Their Talents and Hobbies?

As an employer or recruit manager, you know exactly what education, qualification and experience an employee must have to apply for a particular role. Maybe you pay attention to his/her personality. You know that a person’s character has a great impact on the workflow and an atmosphere at the workplace. We’ve decided to dig deeper…

Reclaiming Your Identity Through Music After A Breakup

“Ok, so I LOVE the song”. So a letter from a friend started after sending her a sample from my current playlist. I was trying to encourage her to get back into listening to music after a breakup, as she put it; “I stayed away from it for a long time due to past experiences.”…

Tee Grizzley shares video for “More Than Friends”

Tee Grizzley has shared the video for his song “More Than Friends” off his new album, Scriptures, out now on 300 Entertainment. The video shows Tee and a love interest getting sweet as Tee raps about treating her right and showing her a side of life that other men haven’t given her. The album acts…

Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer After Suffering an Injury?

No matter who you are, getting hurt or injured is a nasty experience for everybody. However, although some injuries can easily be recovered from, others can be more debilitating and can even end up being very costly when it comes to medical bills and time taken off work to get better. We’ve put together some…

Arthur Pri¢e Releases New Visuals For “Dark Days”

Arthur Pri¢e is an artist inspired by everyday life. Sometimes, this is normal day-to-day, but sometimes he draws influence from the harder things in life. As much as it is a career, music is a meditative path to zone out and get your thoughts into the world. Born in San Francisco, Arthur Pri¢e lives in…

4th of July Edition – @skopemag news for july 4, 2019 @ 9 am est

MOJO: “This is a very different beast” – Lisbon-based Rua Das Pretas Releases Beautiful New Album, Video Rua das Pretas is a Lisbon-based gathering of international musicians. Their new video for ‘Calma Morena’, featured on the band’s newest release, ‘Lisboa Edition’, was shaped and edited by Felipe Lacerda, editor of the 1998 Oscar-nominated film “Central…

Living Darian Release ‘Live For Love’

Cincinnati, Ohio’s Living Darian stays true to his moniker with the impressive 18-track album Live For Love. Out now via New King Records, Living Darian emphasizes his passion for living and seizing each moment in each of the distinctly different 18 songs. With plenty of inspirational lyrics, cascading piano beds and a vast array of…

Slightly Stoopid Release “One More Night” – Official Video

Slightly Stoopid have put out an emotionally charged video for their song “One More Night”, off their latest album Everyday Life, Everyday People, which was released in 2018. The video features vintage footage of the band over the last 20+ years, a retrospective of many milestones and collaborations in the band’s career, including performances from…

Why Women Choose Online Dating

There are many single women who have been on many dates but have never met the partner of their dreams. This can end up being a lonely life, particularly if your friends are all happily married and starting families. The thegirlfriendactivationsystem.com is the best tool Of course, some women are perfectly happy to be single…

New Single By Broke Royals “Saint Luxury” Streaming Now

Since 2014, DC’s Philip Basnight and Colin Cross have been creating songs that embody the best kind of identity crisis. Incorporating the vulnerability and shared insights of late-night, low-volume conversations, the duo better known as Broke Royals transform these inspirations into stadium-ready anthems. Their gut-punch choruses easily reach the folks up in the nosebleeds. While…

@skopemag news for july 3, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

Zak Starkey’s Trojan Jamaica roots reggae label announces debut album Trojan Jamaica is proud to announce the release of the groundbreaking new compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, available July 12, 2019 at all music retailers and streaming services. RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE marks the eagerly anticipated debut full-length LP from Trojan Jamaica, the…

Setting the Stage: What to Bring to a Successful Gig

Pulling off a successful gig is tough even under the best of circumstances. Given the wide range of things that can go wrong, it only makes sense for a band to be well prepared. Below are a handful of things you can bring along to make your gigs a bit more successful. Extra Cables Let’s…

What Do Financial Planners Do?

Getting the right financial advice is what many individuals and companies require to be successful and generate more income. How will this be achieved? Having a financial planner is the only solution. So, who is a financial planner? This is a person that gives detailed advice to individuals or companies that have certain financial aims.…

Terry Light “Lately” New Video Out Now

Some great videos are the result of meticulous planning and coordination between the artist and the director. Others owe their existence to serendipity and are none the worse for it. The soulful, Los Angeles based group Terry Light didn’t hire independent filmmaker Kailee McGee to shoot a clip for “Lately,” their debut single – and…

@skopemag news for july 3, 2019 @ 9:15 am est

Griffin House Releases New Album, “Rising Star” Today, acclaimed singer-songwriter Griffin House releases Rising Star, his anticipated 13th album. The dynamic album varies musically and lyrically, spanning thematically from fatherhood and overcoming writer’s block to his personal struggle with sobriety. The record features co-writes with fellow Nashville musicians Brian Elmquist (The Lone Bellow), Joy Williams…

@skopemag news for july 2, 2019 @ 1 pm est

Digital Farm Animals, AJ Mitchell Drop “Without You Now” Out Today Via Arista Records! “Without You Now” arrives after the release of Digital Farm Animals’ “Next To You” with Becky G ft. Rvssian, and “Next To You Part II” with Becky G, ft. Rvssian and Afrobeats megastar, Davido. Of the song, Rolling Stone proclaimed: “The…

New Video Out By JC “Way Too Much” (Remix) ft. Eric Bellinger

For Justin Crowder, the goal is to make music that people will remember and relate to; invoking an unforgettable feeling. For his more popularly known moniker, JC, it’s about creating real music with a touch of swagg; charisma in the form of a sound recording! Referring to his writing style, he states, “Everything I write…

What Parts of Your Car Should You Regularly Check Up On?

For your car to remain safe and dependable, it needs to be properly maintained. Routinely inspecting your vehicle for issues will give you extra peace of mind. Here are five car parts to regularly check up on. Tires Tires can have a major impact on your vehicle’s driving dynamics. Be sure to check your air…

Molly Tuttle shares new music video; on tour now

Molly Tuttle has shared the official music video for “Light Came In (Power Went Out)” from her debut album WHEN YOU’RE READY (Compass Records). Filmed in Nashville, TN, the “Light Came In (Power Went Out)” video was directed by Jason Lee Denton. Graced with a clear, true voice and a keen melodic sense, Tuttle has become a…