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Cody Coyote’s “There Tonight” startled me at first. I didn’t expect the song’s extended and intensely rhythmic introduction but, once I settled into the intro after a second or two, what I heard sparkled with boundless promise. He fully exploits that promise when the arrangement opens in full. It’s driven by computerized sounding percussion, but…
In a music industry full of ghost writers, auto-tune, and prickly personalities, an artist like Jamaica’s OpenSoul is one-in-a-million, an absolute breath of fresh air. Not only does this rising star from Negril have angelic pipes, infectious aesthetic, and intuitive songwriting skills—he’s also just an authentically good person. If gratitude made a sound, it might…
Fool’s Game by Mike Pinera is not just a song; it’s a heartfelt and powerful anthem that resonates deeply with the realities of war and the human suffering it inflicts. Mike Pinera, a rock and roll veteran with an impressive musical pedigree, has crafted a musical masterpiece that captures the essence of his decades-long career…
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Ken Kase is a multi-dimensional artist who has music running through his veins. Kase has just released his self-titled EP that features five, standout tracks. With a signature, pop/rock style in play, ‘Ken Kase’ will energize AND rejuvenate your eardrums. The entire EP was produced, written, arranged, performed, engineered and mixed by Ken Kase himself.…
Absolutely! Rest plays a crucial role in recharging not just your physical energy but also your creativity. When you’re well-rested, your mind is better able to process information, make connections, and generate new ideas. Here are a few ways in which rest can contribute to recharging your creativity: Brain Restoration: Sleep, in particular, is essential…
As trailblazers, Christafari is continually pioneering the genre of Gospel reggae in the U.S. and throughout the world. But the band is more than just musicians; they’re “musicianaries” (musical missionaries), spreading the message of hope and salvation globally with a relentless touring and release schedule. They’ve ministered in 85 nations, all 50 of the United…
@skopemag news – monday – november 20, 2023 @ 4 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/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 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW MDMP Releases ‘Stranger Things’ Featuring Failure’s Kellii Scott and Profiler’s Mike Evans https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyEbuONOtWcMXru-CR4b4Q Shiba San Debuts on Insomniac Records With Two…
What is the New Wave, listeners ask? A thousand blazing suns of tones and ideas, crystallizing into pop that is enthralling and mind-bending? If you’re having trouble finding a definition, stop trying to define it and just step into the flow of New York-based indie group The High Plains Drifters. Produced by Greg Cohen and…
Sarah Sunday, a rising musician, released her latest single. Sarah released her single, “All the World is Crazy,” on May 1, ending her hard work. Sarah started promoting her music a few weeks after its release. She wants to release her music, crazy or not! Mbj, who collaborated with Sarah, is the sole executive producer…
As the word ‘Seasick’ comes before the word ‘Circus’ in the title to this CatsMelvin album, it’s made quite obvious how this is not the kind of circus that makes small children smile and cheer. No, this name suggests more of the ‘afraid of scary clowns’ kind of atmosphere, instead. In order to create this…
Wedding singing is a popular profession that allows you to share your passion for music with a captive audience. As a wedding singer, you will have the opportunity to perform in front of large crowds and earn good money at the same time. If you are interested in pursuing this career, you have come to…
@skopemag news – friday – november 17, 2023 @ 11 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/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 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW WYATT FLORES RELEASES PROLIFIC PROJECT ‘LIFE LESSONS’ https://wyattflores.lnk.to/LifeLessonsEP Rising Afrobeats Star Oxlade Shares “KATIGORI”/”Piano” EP + “KATIGORI” Music Video WESGHOST DROPS…
Grammy nominated recording artist and producer Shawn Rivera (formerly of Az Yet ) and acclaimed singer-songwriter Norm Adams (best known for his duets with Julia Robertson of the 90’s girl group Ex-Girlfriend), have joined forces to form NASRUS; a Philadelphia-based vocal duo and songwriting/ production team, whose brand of fun, upbeat pop/dance music is sure…
Prepare your emotional backpacks and fasten your seatbelts, because Joshua McCooey is about to take you on a nostalgic trip down the winding corridors of high school in his latest EP, “Show and Tell.” As if that period of our lives wasn’t tumultuous enough, Joshua turns it into a musical rollercoaster, and I’m here to…
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Duprai Marcel has been surrounded by music his whole life, whether he was hearing his mother’s choral arrangements when he was a young boy or listening to R&B classics on his cassette player. Always being drawn to the sounds of all backgrounds, it prompted him to begin writing his own songs in the styles that…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 16, 2023 @ 11 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/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 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW Singer/Songwriter Salem Ilese Kicks Off the Holiday Season With “Snowglobe” Khamari Shares Poignant And Hotly-anticipated Music Video For “These Four Walls”…
Reggie is a singer, songwriter and producer from Detroit, Michigan. He is best known for his work with J.Poww of UNV, who produced the his new single “Love Guarantee.” Reggie Braxton is an R&B male artist focused on creating love songs that capture the raw emotions of romance. His music is known for its passionate,…
Introducing a rap visionary, blazing trails with an unprecedented fusion of beats and lyrics, elevating the game to a whole new stratosphere. Kyle has a large and diverse fanbase, not only in the U.S and the UK but also in Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, and Africa. Kyle Knight spends his downtime writing and continuing to…
The great Egyptian pharaohs weren’t just regarded as kings—they were worshiped as Gods on earth. So some may take it as a form of arrogance when they see our new favorite rapper flexing his chosen title. But we think Fayro has earned his name and claim. Born and raised in Memphis (itself named after the…
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Stunning singer-songwriter Sira Garcias is releasing her new EP Your Choice November 10th, 2023. The 4-track pop project will debut with a lead single of the same name – Your Choice. The song features a stripped back piano that leads the way for Garcias’ powerful vocals. Your Choice is an empowering anthem that reminds listeners…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 15, 2023 @ 11 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/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 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW MOURNING DAWN: black-doom metal torchbearers to release new album “The Foam of Despair” in January A Dream Collaboration Between DEEP PURPLE…
France-based musical artist Lyli Jordy, known as Lyli J, enchants us once again with her latest release, “Glacial Reverie”, a mesmerizing 2-track EP that delves into the icy landscapes of the North. Lyli J’s musical journey began in 2011, inspired by the electronic beats of Montreal. Over the years, she has seamlessly blended her classical…
LA-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Maeve Steele has released her latest single “Strangers in the Garden,” a mystical, hypnotically grooving ballad about loneliness and the feeling of being lost even if you feel you have much to be grateful for. With “Strangers in the Garden,” Maeve invites listeners into her expertly crafted and deeply intimate musical world…
Troy Engle and his backing band Southern Skies are about impossible to avoid these days if you’re a fan of bluegrass music, and it’s no wonder why every critic in pop has made at least one mention of their latest single “Outrun the Pain” since it dropped earlier this month. In a genre like bluegrass…
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In every small corner of America there seem to be bits of magic, just hiding out. Sometimes cooing in a warehouse loading dock, sometimes in a tiny studio apartment in a big city. For his part, Appalachian singer-songwriter Ashley Best howls out his magic from his tractor, puttering around his farm in tiny Cadiz, OH.…
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Listening to Les Fradkin’s single, “Say You Love Me For Christmas,” brings home the point that there is sometimes a holiday song sound. Like this one, these songs often have jingling jingle bells tinkly through them and a rhythm and melody that sounds a bit like an old girl group song. And we can probably…
Forget what you thought you knew about genre. Masha Ocean Quartet are pulling influence from every stretch of the globe on their debut album Kaleidoscopic Realities. Releasing 10/11/23, the project is as diverse as the band behind it. The 9-track project takes listeners through the forefront of modern jazz in English, Russian, and Spanish. The…
The level of support you need from friends and family to be successful in the art world can vary from person to person. While having a supportive network can be beneficial, it’s not an absolute requirement for success. Many artists have thrived independently or found support within the broader artistic community. Here are a few…
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New York City is home to rock ‘n roll guitarist and songwriter Scott Martin. Martin was a member of the electronic rock group, Bulletproof Messenger before deciding to pave his own path in the music industry. His new album Scott Martin & The Grand Disaster released on June 9th, 2023, is anything but a disaster…
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Peter Gural’s personal story informs his songwriting art without ever obscuring its value for listeners. It’s not a small achievement. Another triumph of his new album release Birdy’s World is how deftly Gural marries assorted musical styles into a seamless and signature approach that holds up over the course of Birdy’s World’s eleven tracks. Uniting the strands of…
The Wheel is definitely heading in the right direction with the new release titled “Coyote Mask”. Avram Brown is the man behind The Wheel and “Coyote Mask” is the latest single off of the self-titled, debut album. The singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist is steering The Wheel and making all the necessary twists & turns…
The impact of having music playing in your home on your relationship can vary from person to person. Music has the potential to enhance the atmosphere and create a positive environment, which can contribute to a better overall mood and potentially strengthen the bond between individuals. Here are a few ways in which music might…
