Category: FEATURES

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by Skope • September 15, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – september 15, 2023 @ 6 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 TYLER COLE ANNOUNCES NEW SOLO ALBUM ‘EXISTENTIAL CRISIS BOY: PART 1’ OUT SEPTEMBER 29TH Today, multi-faceted, platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and producer…

by Skope • September 15, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – september 15, 2023 @ 5 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 Trevor Hall shares new self-produced studio album ‘Trevor Hall and the Great In-Between’ Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between marks the…

by Skope • September 15, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – september 15, 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 OUT TODAY: Amethysts Return With Shimmering New Single ‘Bloodline’ Amethysts share the new single, ‘Bloodline’, released 15th September via Tabby Tracks…

by Skope • September 15, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – september 15, 2023 @ 8 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 NEMS & SCRAM JONES “BLICKY” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – WATCH NOW – “RISE OF THE SILVERBACK” AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS Virgin…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

Yes, content providers often rely on content creators to supply them with the material they need to attract and engage their audience. Content providers can take various forms, including media companies, streaming platforms, social media networks, websites, and more. Content creators, on the other hand, can be individuals, businesses, or organizations that produce and share…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

Have you ever dreamed of having your own recording studio in your backyard? If you’re a musician or a music enthusiast, it’s always a great idea to have a dedicated space where you can record and mix tracks away from the hustle and bustle of your home. But building a studio from scratch can be…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

Edgar Loudermilk has one mission this summer, and it’s to make listeners feel the bluegrass vibes of his new single “My Picasso,” currently out everywhere that quality independent music is sold and streamed. Right from the get-go, there isn’t anything bigger or sexier in this song than its unstoppable strings, which circle the lead vocal…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

Coming to life like the rays of the sun in the early morning, Tim Raybon Band’s I Could Get Used To This hits us in the face with a blistering beat courtesy of “Leaving Cleveland” that instantly makes any melody-lover want to move. In this opening cut, Raybon’s voice is cushioned by a velvety harmony…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – september 14, 2023 @ 5 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 DOPELORD: new video “The Chosen One” streaming October 6, 2023 will see Poland’s doom metal giants DOPELORD release their colossal fifth…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

What makes a TikTok smash? As it turns out, it’s the same stuff that has always turned ordinary recordings by unknown artists into monster hits. You’ve got to have a great voice and a great hook. You’ve got to look the part and address the audience with all the swagger you can muster. What’s more,…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – september 14, 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 MUGSHOT Unleashes The Fury On New EP, “Cold Will,” Out Nov 3rd Hard-hitting, outspoken West Coast metalcore trio MUGSHOT has announced…

by Skope • September 14, 2023

Jude Gwynaires offers a fluid take on its electronic tenor with “The Mechanics of Moth Light.” The cryptic title describes the music contained within quite well. Mysterious to its utter core, the songs feel alive. Rhythms forgo prominent percussive elements for a subtler hue. By letting the looping effects and slow evolution take the place…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

Sex appeal can potentially play a role in the success of a female artist, but it is just one of many factors that can influence an artist’s career. The impact of sex appeal varies depending on the type of art, the target audience, and the artist’s overall talent and artistic expression. Here are a few…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

Whether a musician should speak on their own political opinions is a matter of personal choice and depends on various factors. Here are some considerations to keep in mind: Freedom of Expression: Musicians, like anyone else, have the right to freedom of expression and can choose to voice their political opinions if they wish. This…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

No, you do not need a major record label to be successful in the music industry. While major labels have historically played a significant role in the music business, the landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, largely due to the internet and digital technology. Independent artists and musicians now have more opportunities than ever…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

Arise Together – Children of the World is an epic charity album designed to assist children throughout the world and encourage the practice of inclusion, recognizing the particular gifts of the disabled youth among us, and bolstering recognition of diversity as well. The album’s organizers have recruited marquee talent from across the globe to contribute to…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

In the United Kingdom and across the globe, The Curse of K.K. Hammond reverberates, casting a spell with her horror blues style. Recently, she’s dived into the covers realm and reimagined the iconic “Heart Shaped Box” by Nirvana. The tune has been sprinkled with the unique horror blues essence that K.K. Hammond infectiously carries, making…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – september 13, 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 Portland collective Family Worship Center’s new LP out now via CorpoRAT Records Family Worship Center, a Portland-based Southern Soul / Rock…

by Skope • September 13, 2023

This live jazz album from Sylvia Brooks was made with help from pianist Christian Jacob, who is also her musical director. It’s an album of mostly familiar vocal standards and features Brooks strong singing voice. While Brooks shines on these many times well known songs, her live group also covers Jacobs’ composition “The Red Pig…

by Skope • September 12, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – september 12, 2023 @ 5 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 Buzzy indie-rock newcomers Flat Party release new single, produced by Andy Savours (My Bloody Valentine, Black Country, New Road) (12th September)…

by Skope • September 12, 2023

Born in Los Angeles and hailing from the sunny streets of Oxnard, CA, hip-hop visionary Nemesis is here to awaken the masses with her experimental evolution of the people’s genre. Growing up as the daughter of a self-taught architect, she absorbed the world from a critical and creative perspective. Harnessing her musical talents through various…

by Skope • September 12, 2023

Art that inspires inner reflection: that’s the mission of Sonarpilot, the alter ego of producer and digital designer Michael Moppert. Through Moppert’s genre-bending electronic soundscapes and imaginative visual voyages by fractal artist Roger Mader, audiences are transported into The Mirage Project, a world of audio-visual contemplations on big contemporary issues like Artificial Intelligence, cosmology, the…

by Skope • September 12, 2023

Nashville-based country-pop singer-songwriter Erin Gibney has just released her brand-new single, “You Made Your Bed.” She sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this fantastic song @skopemag: Tell us about your amazing single, “You Made Your Bed.” Erin: It’s a lot different than anything I have released before, and I think it’s an honest…

by Skope • September 12, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – september 12, 2023 @ 8 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 [PRESS] Mustard Plug’s New Album Is Out Now! The wait is finally over! It’s been nine years since Mustard Plug have…

by Skope • September 11, 2023

There are many factors that can contribute to why some musicians do not “make it big” or achieve mainstream success. It’s a highly competitive industry, and success in music can be influenced by a combination of talent, timing, hard work, and luck. Here are some common reasons why some musicians may struggle to achieve widespread…

by Skope • September 11, 2023

It all began at the famous Heaven Nightclub in London when a mere teenager followed his friend to a drag audition and decided to give it a go. Since then, pop artist Paris King has been impossible to put back into any kind of box. Raised by a Jamaican father and Celtic mother in London,…

by Skope • September 10, 2023

When it comes to songs about the grounded reality of life, no genre really does it as well as country. The simple approach and style of writing means musicians get to effectively convey difficult emotions in a straightforward way. That’s exactly the type of energy Eleyet McConnell manages to portray with her latest single, “Getting…

by Skope • September 10, 2023

Jim Huddleston’s latest single, “Go Away Joe,” is a musical journey that takes us on a witty and light-hearted tour of the current political landscape in the United States. Blending classic Americana and country influences, Huddleston keeps things refreshingly simple, allowing his humorous lyrical prowess to shine through. Musically, “Go Away Joe” harkens back to…

by Skope • September 10, 2023

It’s undeniable: the 1980s are having an intense, glorious, and influential revival in music and culture at large. Lucky for singer-songwriter Andrew X, ’80s music is practically his first love and language. Andrew grew up in a small town in western Carolina. At an early age Andrew was schooled on the finer points of rock…

by Skope • September 8, 2023

@skopemag news – saturday – september 9, 2023 @ 2 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 LEIGH-ANNE RELEASES LATEST SINGLE ‘MY LOVE’ FEATURING AYRA STARR The anthemic and infectious track sees Leigh-Anne as she explores the complex…

by Skope • September 8, 2023

There’s an electric thrill coursing through Denver, Colorado’s music scene, a dynamic and palpable charge in the air. At the heart of this resurgence is the charismatic pop music phenom Scotty Hollywood Band, whose latest release, “Wondervu”, is setting the town alight with its sonic brilliance. Wondervu, with all of its diverse melodies and innovative…

by Skope • September 8, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – september 8, 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 EMERGING GEORGIA PHENOM BABY JUNGLE UNLEASHES HARD-HITTING NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “NO DISSIN” On the track, bells toll above gritty 808s…

by Skope • September 8, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – september 8, 2023 @ 1 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 FLOWEROVLOVE DEBUTS NEW SINGLE, “NEXT BEST EXIT” Today, Capitol Records releases British indie pop artist flowerovlove exhilarating new single, “Next Best…

by Skope • September 8, 2023

Tom Ciurczak titles his album I Ain’t Every Growing Up, Vol. 1, so with at least more volume still on the way, Ciurczak is clearly serious about avoiding adulthood. With that said, though, this eight-song part one is very much a mature set of rock and roll tunes. https://tomciurczak.bandcamp.com/album/i-aint-ever-growing-up-volume-i Ciurczak also enjoys creating videos to…

by Skope • September 8, 2023

I haven’t heard many bands in recent memory that are as ready for mainstream success as PRETTY AWKWARD. Anchored by the creative partnership between Austin Held and Nicholas Wiggins, they have a ready-made sound for the 2023 musical landscape that announces itself with a bold attitude and enormous skillfulness. Their bandmates complement their vision for…

by Skope • September 7, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – september 7, 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 AZTLAN Release New Official Video For ‘Revolucionarios’ Revolucionarios, from Mexican folk/death metal group Aztlan, is taken from the album Revolución. The…

by Skope • September 7, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – september 7, 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 Black Metal Newcomers NGANGA Release New Single “Lunar Chains” The band shares: “‘Lunar Chains’ explores the progressive side of our band,…

by Skope • September 7, 2023

Becky Wiles opens her Free Kind of Love album with the spunky bluegrass workout, “Call Me Crazy.” However, if you think this is an indicator of what the rest of this album sounds like, well, you would have guessed incorrectly. Instead, this 13-track release is quite a ballad-heavy affair. Fortunately, Wiles is as adept at…

by Skope • September 6, 2023

Social media has become crucial to new musicians for several reasons, as it offers them a powerful platform to connect with their audience, build a fan base, and promote their music. Here are some key reasons why social media is important for new musicians: Reach and Visibility: Social media platforms have billions of active users…

by Skope • September 6, 2023

“Make that money,” Mike Smiff cautions, “but don’t let money make you.” That piece of hard-won advice is right there in the chorus of “Go To Ya Head,” the South Florida rapper’s latest single. In one stinging phrase, Smiff pledges allegiance to the grind and demonstrates the perspective and temperance that experience brings. The song…