Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

NYC songwriter Daniel Coloprisco releases 2 song EP “Winters Song”

Daniel Coloprisco crafts a flawlessly smooth sound on “Winter’s Song”. With an urbane sensibility these two pieces shine with such polish. A highly expressive take on piano playing the pieces possess such grace. Never overdoing things Daniel Coloprisco keeps the sound to the absolute essentials. The ear for melody proves to lead the collection forward…

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NEW SINGLE! SOFIA HÄRDIG from Sweden returns in… SILENCE! Today the Swedish artist Sofia Härdig release the first single from her new album, which will be released later this year. On May 1 the single Silence was exclusively premiered by Nordic Music Scene, a monthly section within the English music blog God is in the…

Labán releases New Single ‘Para Ti’

YOU TUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnAdpn24Z2E Summer is almost here, and Labán has got the perfect slow jam to kick it off in style. His latest single, “Para Ti” (from Todos Somos Dueños de Aquí), is a four-minute adventure through jazz history; in the first act of the song, he embraces the slow-churning grooves of the roaring 20’s;…

Wood New Single “Shelter”

The old saying goes that you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. That timeworn truism comes to mind while listening to Wood’s single “Shelter.” The chorus is actually a question: “Will you run to me?” There are few situations more difficult than being willing and able to help someone…

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New single today for you from Scott Lavene Speaking on the single, Lavene says “It’s a pop bop, a strut. I wanted to write a song that was less literal than others I write. I wrote it one morning during the recording of the album, in the kitchen of the producer who was letting me…

Charming Disaster Video For “Blacksnake”

Brooklyn goth-folk duo Charming Disaster was formed in 2012 by singer/songwriters Ellia Bisker (vocals, ukulele, piano) and Jeff Morris (vocals, guitar, piano). Their name evokes their interest in macabre stories about things going wrong or people getting in trouble – describing both the duality one might find in their “happy but morbid” (as one fan…

@skopemag news for may 3, 2019 @ 9:30 am est

Psych-rocker Rudy Stone unveils new split single “Act Like Nothing Is Wrong / Death of a Friend” The track premiered via Impose where Rudy Stone (real name Andy Plovnick) detailed: “These songs were written and recorded at different times and places in my life, but I feel like they’re of a piece with each other.…

Meghan & Caitlin New Single “Midnight”

Meghan & Caitlin is a youthful duo that describes its music as acoustic indie pop. “Midnight” is a gentle love song of sorts, mainly built around a simple, repeated keyboard line. When percussion enters the mix, it sounds like a choir of handclaps. It’s a love song, only it’s also a little complicated. This girl…

‘Chrysalis’ the new single from Joey Curtin

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/joeycurtinmusic/ Like a gentle breeze initiating the first chilly evidence of autumn, a piano accents a torturous silence with a warm tonality that will soon yield an immaculate melody in “Chrysalis,” the new single from Joey Curtin. Curtin’s conservative dispatch of magnetizing harmonic notes churns us in a vortex of colors and textures before…

New Video By Kid Fre$h feat. Ahmad Collins “Imma Youngstar”

“What do you see when you look in my eyes?”, asks Houston rapper Kid Fre$h on “Imma Youngstar,” his latest single. Nothing but struggle and passionate grind, he assures us – and the video for “Youngstar” shows us exactly what he’s talking about. A.chancy Jr.’s clip is a portrait of an artist defined by his…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 6:30 pm est

Roman Clarke – ‘Scorcher’ “The album cover features a metal horse sculpture that is pieced together with random spare parts, scrap metal, and old tools. It was created by my dad, Cary Clarke, who is an incredible creative force. He didn’t necessarily set out to make a beautiful piece of art, he just didn’t know…

Jacinta Lal is a confident force to be reckoned with new single, ‘Miss’

An anthem for being unapologetic in everything you do, Brisbane’s Jacinta Lal sashays onto the scene with her new single, ‘Miss’. Unapologetic hip hop beats meet slick lyricism as Jacinta Lal stands proud as an example of modern-age femininity; a bosslike attitude combined with grace. Her strongest offering yet, Jacinta’s ‘Miss’ strikes hard against the…

Does Online Fitness Training Really Work?

Once upon a time, hiring a personal trainer meant spending a lot of money and time without the promise of long-lasting results. But today, it’s a whole different ball game. With the aid of technology, you can access online fitness training from the comfort of your own home without spending a fortune. But is it…

Safe as Houses’ new single is here ‘Lucky Lucky’

URL: https://www.safeashouses.ca/ A modest guitar picking reverberates into the dark ethers surrounding it. A second guitar’s strum interrupts its homespun harmony, only adding to the textures of expression that this wordless opening salvo of instrumentation is delivering at the start of “Lucky Lucky,” Safe as Houses’ new single. The melody blankets us in a warmth…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Brian Grogan

So we are 1 day away from #tgif – love that! Today we get to hang with Brian Grogan. Brian combines strong vocals, honest songwriting and a charming sense of humour with a backdrop of melodies and lyrics that will be hard to forget. Today Brian joins us at he releases ‘How Much Longer’ single.…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 2 pm est

Smoke Signals premieres KoRn cover Growing up, we learn to have an appreciation for music. Exploring different genres and finding new bands brings excitement to most. Sometimes as we age, our tastes change and other times, those bands we fell in love with stick with us forever. Musicians can get inspiration from the early bands…

Instructions to Appropriately Hit a Bong

That is thoroughly fine. You have gone to the correct spot. Hitting a bong can be scary at first: Where do I begin? What’s the appropriate measure of smoke? Am I going to kick the bucket? I will address those inquiries in this guide. Here is the manner by which to legitimately hit a bongs:…

New Video By Stan Medley “Hero”

Jantonio Turner & Stan Medley have combined talents to honor and pay tribute to ALL firefighters, who are without doubt true HEROES as they unselfishly risk life and limb countless times, day after day, for the good and benefit of others.

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 10 am est

Cursive Shares “Pick Up The Pieces” Video via Brooklyn Vegan ZEDD ANNOUNCES ‘ORBIT TOUR’ 2019 WORLD TOUR INCLUDES NORTH AMERICAN & EUROPEAN DATES Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® award-winning artist/DJ/producer ZEDD today announces his Orbit Tour, a world tour which will travel across North America in September and October and then travel across the Atlantic in November, marking…

‘Calf-Roping Kills,’ Proclaims New Billboard Now Up Near Rodeo

Commuters and potential rodeo fans in the San Francisco Bay Area are being greeted today by the message “Calf-Roping Kills,” alongside the face of a helpless victim of rodeo’s notorious calf-roping contest. California-based nonprofit In Defense of Animals has placed the “Calf-Roping Kills” billboard on Highway 580, one of the busiest routes in the Bay…

BREAKOUT STAR BAD GYAL SIGNS TO INTERSCOPE & AFTERCLUV

In an unprecedented partnership between two powerhouse Universal Music Group labels, Spanish-Catalan phenomenon Bad Gyal has signed a worldwide exclusive recordings deal with both Interscope Records and Aftercluv (Universal Music Latin Entertainment’s global dance culture division). One of the only artists of her generation to achieve an astoundingly high level of fame both in Spain…

Chris James and the Showdowns “Somewhere out in California” New Video

After hearing Chris James at one of his tireless performances, you’re immediately – and intensely – drawn into his music, taken on a journey with his heartfelt songs. His warm vocals and authentic writing style combined with a bold grit give Chris James and the Showdowns that classic-infused deep-rooted Americana rock sound. Beginning as a…

@skopemag news for may 2, 2019 @ 9 am est

AVA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME Today, pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme, including conference additions, festival stages, opening show and afterparty on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st of June. Heading back to its home of Belfast and celebrating 5 years strong in the city, AVA have programmed a forward thinking…

New Video By Momoh (feat Money Man) “Wraith”

Minneapolis-based rapper Momoh is on the come up after working with some of the most recognized names in rap. While his music already attracts a wide variety of communities, he still looks out for new sites to be discovered on. His endless searching led to the perfect partnership with Homi, an app that allows current…

May Day Edition – @skopemag news for may 1, 2019 @ 1:30 pm est

Out Today | New Video | Billboard Premieres Zia Benjamin’s Mr. Neverman Zia Benjamin is a dynamic talent amongst Jamaica’s contemporary renaissance of female aritsts. Today, she displays her multi-talented range as a singer, songwriter and filmmaker on the self-directed video for her single “Mr Neverman.” In the past year, Zia has been working towards…

Eye’z First Ever Meet & Greet – Oakland, CA – May 7

Eye’z will be having an official very first Meet and Greet @ The Octopus Literary Salon: The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster Street #170 Oakland, CA 94612 https://oaklandoctopus.org Tue, May 7, 2019 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM It is a free event but VIP is 10 dollars you get to take official photos ask…

New Video By John Dellroy Band “Burning Desire”

With songs like ‘She’ and ‘A New Life has Begun’, the John Dellroy Band is redefining ‘alternative’ so audiences dance to sounds of rock, folk, country and folktronica. When the John Dellroy Band cranks it up on stage, audiences are treated to a melodic onslaught. “We rock, but with folk and electronic influences, and the…

May Day Edition – @skopemag news for may 1, 2019 @ noon est

Sammi Rae Murciano Drops Brand New Song “Escápate” with Los Vegas Having recently brought their latest hit to life performing live together at Patchogue’s Nahcho Papi, Singer-Songwriter Sammi Rae Murciano and Reggaetón artist Los Vegas have dropped their brand new single “Escápate”, OUT TODAY! WAYFARER Adds East Coast Dates With Falls Of Rauros To Upcoming…

Ranzel X Kendrick New Single “Seguin Son of a Gun”

Ranzel X Kendrick sounds a little like Diamond David Lee Roth of Van Halen, in his gentler moments. Only this isn’t a heavy metal lead singer taking a volume break. Instead, it is the way Kendrick always likes to do it. He describes himself as “just a country son,” and this song details a good…

New Video Release By A Bad Think “Falling Star”

Solo artist Michael Marquart is no stranger to exploration and heading alone into unfamiliar territory. In fact, he’s made a career of it, putting out eight albums under the moniker A Bad Think. “Falling Star” is the second single off his latest release, the double album Savior. It’s a somber, atmospheric modern rock haunter with…

May Day Edition – @skopemag news for may 1, 2019 @ 9 am est

FINN ANDREWS Shares Dark, Twisted and Humorous Video For “One By The Venom”; Watch Here        C DUNCAN’s Surreal Bingo Night – “Talk Talk Talk” Video OUT TODAY! “The video for ‘Talk Talk Talk’ continues in the same vein as ‘Impossible’. It’s off the wall and fun, which matches the nature of the song perfectly. The…

Bongo Boy Records Volume XVI by Various Artists

Lyia Meta sings straight from the heart on the powerful “All My Love”. With a swirling gorgeous style, Lyia Meta offers a soulful fiery sound. Everything about the song opts for a powerful emotionally wrought approach to storytelling. A lush approach informs Erik-Peter Mortensen’s “Dragon Song (feat. Sarah Moulton Faux)”. Growing ever more potent the…

FELIN delivers an empowering anthem with ‘Woman With A Knife’      

Stockholm-based artist FELIN creates powerful connections between sound and visual, constantly exploring how these two worlds collide. Surrounding her is a creative power-house collective that have the combined experience of writing for the likes of Adam Lambert, and having visuals published in Interview Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar. The music is unapologetically cinematic, drawing from theatrical…

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Suigeneris Embraces the Role of Teen Idol in the Lovelorn “Feel The Same” Video A star in the rap game at the tender age of 15, Suigeneris is the standard-bearer for a new generation of Bay Area rappers. Working through his relationship problems in song, Suigeneris shares “Feel The Same,” his latest video. With a…

Gabby and Madi “Foot On The Gas” New Video Out Now

The newest generation of artists is making way, taking over and bringing in a modern flair. Hailing from Atlanta, Gabby and Madi have been spicing up the music scene since they were eight years old. There is nothing these hip-hop/R&B/pop artists can’t do. Besides being hip and fresh, they sing, dance, act, and model. Signed…

TYGA Goes Country With “Goddamn”

It’s the wild wild west y’all, as Tyga unleashes the Western-themed video for “Goddamn.” Rocking a cowboy hat and denim, T-Raww busts into a saloon and turns it upside down. He grabs the mic before getting freaky with some cowgirls. Even the older clientele can’t resist partaking in the fun as Tyga leads a group…