Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag: Etham ‘Put You First’

Etham is honing his songwriting skills and returning to his acoustic roots. His latest release, ‘Put You First’, is a collaboration with rising South Korean alternative R&B artist GEMINI, making his debut in 2020. Together, they’ve crafted a mellow pop masterpiece, delivered through Nettwerk Music. ‘Put You First’ opens with the bright plucks of a…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 30, 2023 @ 10 pm est

@skopemag news – thursday – november 30, 2023 @ 10 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 STRFKR release new single and music video, “Armatron” – First UK & EU tour in 10 years starts next month https://strfkr.ffm.to/armatron…

Hotel Ugly’s ‘Action Figures Fighting’ Is Indie-pop Bliss

Hotel Ugly, a project curated by American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Vince, continues to evolve with a collection of self-produced musical creations. The project gained international acclaim during the pandemic with the release of the first demo, “The Ugly EP.” Since then, it has surged, amassing millions of listeners and streams on Spotify, currently ranking…

BAD VEINS Releases “WENDY”

Ben Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio-based experimental indie-pop band, Bad Veins, is a mad scientist, indie-rock hermit. His happy place is being in his attic creating music with a 1970s Mattel Optigan electronic organ; a megaphone; and a trusty reel to reel recorder he has named “Irene.” It’s been 8 years since Bad Veins has released…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 30, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag news – thursday – november 30, 2023 @ 12 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 How Long? Not Long Before The Bankes Brothers Deliver on Upcoming EP BLAKEIANA BACK WITH NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “GAHDAMN”…

MattO Presents “Let It Out”

As an outside observer privileged to peek into the life of talented artists it’s easy to find a sense of communion with the observational songwriting of Swiss artist MattO. Born and raised in Switzerland, spending his life navigating a career as a business lawyer while raising a family in Zurich, MattO is seemingly far from…

New Video By The Robinson James Band “Spoonful”

Few things ignite an audience’s imagination and draw their attention more than a powerful music duo rocking out on stage together. Even better is when true talent and mutual love of music are the basis for coming together. With the The Robinson James Band, we get a perfect combination of both. It’s two musical kindred…

Adrian Sutherland Releases Two New Singles

Adrian Sutherland, the formidable roots-rock virtuoso hailing from the remote landscapes of Canada’s Far North, is gearing up to unleash his musical opus, “Precious Diamonds,” and the preview comes in the form of two singles – the anthemic “Precious” and the uplifting “Diamonds.” As Sutherland stands on the cusp of a promising career trajectory, the…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 29, 2023 @ 8 pm est

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 29, 2023 @ 8 pm est https://www.facebook.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 Female President Release “II Odyssey Within”, single is altrock and blues/country mash-up Arone Dyer x s t a r g a z…

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 29, 2023 @ 11 am est

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 29, 2023 @ 11 am 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 Apashe ‘Antagonist’ Out Now – Album ft Busta Rhymes, EARTHGANG, Sofiane Parmat Debuts At #6 on Spotify’s Top Album Debut USA…

Elrey James Presents New Video “The Prodigal Son”

The fundamental principle of rock n roll is pretty damn transparent—to tumble and trudge along until things get smooth: rock, roll, repeat. At the age of 10, guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Elrey James was pulled into this prime pattern of rock n roll and hasn’t looked back since. Born George Castrinos in St. Petersburg, FL,…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 28, 2023 @ 10 pm est

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 28, 2023 @ 10 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 Masta Ace & Marco Polo Announce 2024 ‘Richmond Hill’ Album, Share Life-Affirming Lead Single & Music Video AiNA THE END releases…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 28, 2023 @ 7 pm est

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 28, 2023 @ 7 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 KID APOLLO unveil Ray Laurél-assisted double single “things things” / “sylvie” https://orcd.co/kidapollo_thesethings Belgian Black Metal Horde SERPENTS OATH Drops New Single…

DICI Releases “200 MILES”

“The melodic and rhythmic nuance of his vocals combine seamlessly withthe lively production, as we hear Dici at his best” – Wonderland “Gorgeous moodiness… simutaneously smooth and menacing.” – Hip Hop Weekly In the gripping suspense of a summer fling, talented pop urban sensation Dici holds onto the season’s inevitable hopes and promises on his…

@skopemag news – monday – november 27, 2023 @ 7 pm est

@skopemag news – monday – november 27, 2023 @ 7 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 Music Submission: Paperboi https://songwhip.com/paperboi2/moonwalkin-in-the-6ix Media Release | XAVIER RUDD RETURNS WITH NEW SUMMER SINGLE ‘HIGH TIMES’ https://xavierrudd.lnk.to/hightimes AKICITA DEBUT EP ‘FUTURE…

New Video ALYKXX “VIBE”

Raised in the flashing lights of New York City, the Jamaican-born performer and songwriter lives for nights that end in sunrises. He’s like Pitbull but with actual sex appeal and killer dance moves. After a move to LA early on, ALYKXX hopped on tour with Salt-N-Pepa, learning what it takes to run a long-term successful…

JORDVN Releases “WE DON’T FOLD”

Born and raised in Woodbridge Virginia, Jordvn discovered his love for music at an early age. Through his toughest times, Jordvn overcame any challenges he faced by putting music at the forefront of his life. He continues to amaze people with his versatility and nonchalant chill style in every cadence he produces. Jordvn’s latest release…

@skopemag news – saturday – november 25, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag news – saturday – november 25, 2023 @ 12 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 JAMES MCVEY SHARES THE NEW SINGLE ‘STRANGERS’ FEATURING LILLA VARGEN https://slinky.to/Strangers Soft Play Producer & Guest Vocalist Launch New Project Mucky…

@skopemag Review: Dici – ‘Hole in My Heart’

Picture this: a mix of Miami vibes and Japanese flavour, and that combination gives you the wild and talented Dici. The musical maven drops his 8th release of the year, ‘Hole in My Heart’. It isn’t just a banger of a song; it is a sucker punch, that hits you right in the heart. Dici’s…

@skopemag news – friday – november 24, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag news – friday – november 24, 2023 @ 12 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 Rock Choir – ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’ New-Wave-Disco-Punks Bugeye channel 90s teenage soul in ‘Dancing Out In The…

Andon New Video “Beside Me At Christmas”

Jamaican pop singer-songwriter Andon is having a moment right now, and he’d love nothing more than for you to be a part of it. Raised on island vibes, Tori Kelly, and Disney Channel, it’s this man’s literal job to entertain. After gaining notoriety on a nationally broadcast talent show, Andon landed a regular gig performing…

@skopemag news – thursday – november 23, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag news – thursday – november 23, 2023 @ 12 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 New video: We Melt Chocolate – Holy Ramen https://youtu.be/JXzGK1Oo7qU?si=Xj-blIC jGT Bb Lola Wild announces debut EP produced by Jim Wallis (Modern…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 21, 2023 @ 7 pm est

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 21, 2023 @ 7 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 WYNONNA SHARES NEW VERSION OF “BEAUTIFUL STAR OF BETHLEHEM” phonewifey and girl_irl explore ‘HYPEBEAST’ culture with scorching alt-pop anthem https://dmy.ffm.to/hypebeast Introducing…

Cody Coyote’s “There Tonight”

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…

OpenSoul New Video “Blue Christmas”

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…

MIKE PINERA Releases “FOOL’S GAME”

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…

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 21, 2023 @ 10 am est

@skopemag news – tuesday – november 21, 2023 @ 10 am 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 A.CHAL drops motivational ‘beach goth’ anthem “Walk On Everything” Yungblud Releases Official Music Video For ‘Happier’ Ft. Oli Sykes of Bring…

‘Ken Kase’ Has Arrived

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.…

Can vacation rest recharge your creativity

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…

CHRISTAFARI Releases “BUILD MY LIFE”

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

@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…

The High Plains Drifters Present “Alone On Christmas Day”

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…

CatsMelvin Presents New Album ‘Seasick Circus’

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…

The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Professional Wedding Singer

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

@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…

NASRUS Release “NEUROTIC GODDESS”

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…