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If you’re anything like me, you’ll likely need to look up the title to Jack Nolan’s album, Jindabyne. If you haven’t done so, I’ll save you some trouble. ‘Jindabyne’ is a town in southeast New South Wales, Australia. It overlooks Lake Jindabyne near the snowy mountains. It’s said to be a fine holiday spot, particularly…
“A smart, stylish take on deep-dish Dixie soul is served up on a consistent bases by this solid, savvy rhythm-and-horns outfit.” – Roots Music Report Son of the south soul musician HeavyDrunk teams up with Visit Greenwood for ‘Redeeming Robert Johnson’ campaign that seeks to restore the burial site of the Blues Legend, with new…
Siege is a song about weathering the ups and downs of a relationship despite the possibility of it ending badly. It’s a song that emphasizes the importance of taking risks and being courageous in life. It’s all too easy to let anxieties of potential failure keep us from what we truly desire. Siege was recorded,…
@skopemag news – friday – august 4, 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 New Music Feature Opportunity for Skope Magazine: Kyle Richardson – “Anything” Canadian pop artist Kyle Richardson is celebrating his current summer…
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Franchón’s debut single ‘Secret Place’ takes us on a captivating musical journey that showcases her powerful voice, which is just as formidable as her boxing skills. With joyful rhythms and a bewitching melody, this dance/pop/electronic track whisks listeners away from reality to the dance floor. Produced by the renowned C-Rod at Miami’s legendary ‘Criteria Recording…
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Singer-songwriter Marshall Oakman has recently announced a new single named “When Life’s Cold.” The track is a piano-based song with a mid-tempo groove. Marshall’s songwriting style is reminiscent of greats such as Paul McCartney and Jeff Lynne, seamlessly channeling retro pop and rock influences. Marshall’s vocals are evocative and upfront, yet he can convey so…
A deluge of heartfelt melodies, that bring together catchy, retro-contemporary pop tunes, interlaced with vibrations of the past and inspirations from the last several decades, the newest single by XOHA, “Moonlight” introduces a new chapter in the world of pop harmonies. From listening to the works of 80’s music icons like Lauryn Hill and Whitney…
– Congratulations on the release of the jazz version of “The Way Of A Woman”. Can you tell us what inspired you to create this rendition of the song? Well, I did envision another arrangement, something more relaxed and smoother. I knew that Mike Sutton could accomplish that and boy did he! – How does…
Singer/Songwriter Marshall Oakman Returns with Uplifting Anthem “When Life’s Cold” (New York) Electrifying Artist Marshall Oakman is set to release his new single “When Life’s Cold” on Friday August 3rd to Spotify and all the major music services. Following up on the success of his past two single releases, “At The Boiling Point” and “She’s No Doll, She’s…
@skopemag news – thursday – august 3, 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 NIA ARCHIVES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BAD GYALZ” Nia Archives is unstoppable. Following the release of her seismic summer banger “Off Wiv…
SuperStarzSingerz is a pop singer-songwriter who turns 28 years young this year on August 2nd 2023. Honor Your Birthday is about celebrating yourself as you are despite any flaws. It is also about going after one’s passion, and drive home to follow their dreams, despite any setbacks from anybody. It’s about believing in yourself and…
Newcastle rising artist Sarah Johnsone, on the face of it, looks to be following in the footsteps of Amy Winehouse in her earlier releases. However, since the formation of her band and a more introspective approach to songwriting as a whole, the result has been staggering and shone Sarah in a whole new light entirely.…
Well, the odds of seeing all the animals named in Stacy Gabel’s single, “At the Zoo-oo-oo” are good because she’s asking kids if they see these various critters at a zoo. Kids that spot any of these on a city street, however, might get a whole lot more credit. Then again, Gabel is extolling all…
Italian indie-rockers Masseduction are making waves in the music scene with their latest cathartic single “Blame”, a powerful track that takes listeners on an emotional journey. Formed in early 2021 during the pandemic, the band’s unique origins have undoubtedly shaped their sound and vision. With “Blame”, Masseduction has set out to solidify their position in…
The multi-national, chart-topping group releases the latest single and video from their debut album, “I Come From Earth.” It is the follow-up to their #1 UK iTunes hit, “The Most Unheard of Thing.” Harmony Dreamers, the internationally acclaimed group, has done it again with their “Summertime Memory” single and video. The new single follows up their…
“Cracking sound, magic. Very impressed” Doug Welch, BBC Radio Kent Folk Show “Heart-breakingly poignant [and] liltingly nostalgic… Joanne Doolan has a beautiful voice that puts one in mind of June Tabor or Maddy Prior” – Kent Jazz Folk The calming waves. Historic buildings. Folklore. All of these inspirations from the Kentish coastal town of Deal…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 2, 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 Orla Gartland Shares Electrifying New Single “Kiss Ur Face Forever” Orla shares, “This song is about being in love and split…
“Showcasing that his musicianship skills are way ahead of his years, it’s fair to say Henry is standing on his own two feet as a force to be reckoned with in the alternative scene.” – Wonderland Aged only 15, viral drummer Henry Chauhan is releasing his 4th single Curse Me – June 16th, 2023. Produced…
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@skopemag news – tuesday – august 1, 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 DIANE ARKENSTONE’S New AI Generated Video for New Single ASCENSION Diane Arkenstone, long known as a pioneering musician in the New…
Running the sonic streets of Motor City, RJ’s Latest Arrival and Slum Village are staples of the Detroit hip-hop, R&B, and soul scenes.Formed in 1978, RJ’s Latest Arrival steadily racked up top Billboard soul ratings with singles like “Shackles,” “Heaven in Your Arms,” and “Off the Hook (With Your Love).” Beloved icons of the Detroit…
What qualities would the best nightclub deejay have? She’d select music that enhances the atmosphere — the mystery and sexiness of night, the allure of strangers, the excitement of chance encounters. She’d proceed without regard to genre, boldly defying expectations and crossing musical borders in search of the perfect groove. Most of all, she’d inspire…
Manna Raps is a psychedelic rapper bringing the hippy culture of San Francisco to the masses in the form of high energy dance music. https://mannaraps.com/ Manna combines clever lyricism with heavy bass for a unique performance. As ½ of HIPPY TRAP, he gained recognition through his performances at Lightning in a Bottle, Northern Nights, Stilldream,…
@skopemag news – monday – july 31, 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 Chloey Rose delivers powerful anthem for walking away from an unhealthy relationship, ‘Shot You Down’ Drawing inspiration from Kate Bush and…
Harry Kappen is an independent musician and music therapist from the Netherlands. He’s an experienced and diverse musician who has played in many bands and has also served as a producer for a number of Dutch pop bands. Outside of his music career, Harry works as a lecturer in an international master’s degree in music…
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by Nick Christophers In recent years artists from Asia have made significant inroads when it comes to the entertainment world. From K-Pop singers to films like “Crazy Rich Asians” it is hard to ignore the talent pool that is establishing itself in American mainstream. This would be the case for musician, model, and actress Mizz.…
After a successful career as a professor of political science and an IT specialist through tech’s toddler years, and later as an administrator and professor of computer information technology, GaREE All is introducing us to his next metamorphosis as a singer-songwriter and entertainer. Retirement from academia was merely a launching pad for his next adventure,…
Known as the “Vibes Master” of Negril, Jamaica, vocalist and master entertainer Marlon Davis is breaking onto the American pop scene. Renowned for the infectious energy he brings to his performances and hook-driven songs, Davis cut his teeth entertaining tourists by covering the likes of Bob Marley, The Drifters, Benny King, and Elvis. Marlon is…
In 2023, making art in Eastern Europe requires flexibility, ingenuity, and commitment. In certain countries, events on the ground have become so treacherous that merely existing is a challenge. The members of The Sextape are Russian, but they’ve got the guts to question the government’s line on the brutal invasion of Ukraine — which has…
When your skills are unquestionable, even legends show respect. “El Matador” pairs an indomitable, fiercely idiosyncratic underground emcee with one of the most famous voices in the history of hip-hop with no incongruity whatsoever. NYC alt-rap hero Mic Nickels and international celebrity Method Man sound like they’ve been doing this forever. Their styles are complementary,…
One big key to creating a successful single is to say something in a way it hasn’t been heard before. With “For Better,” Sydney Hansen sings about a broken heart. That’s not unusual. Many songs cry about having a broken heart. However, Hansen sings about how a man didn’t break her heart for good. No,…
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Self-confidence seems fleeting in the younger generation in a way that almost certainly leaves the majority of us feeling a little worried about what the future is going to look like, but if there’s one pop singer/songwriter committed to instilling swagger in kids aged zero to one hundred in 2023, it’s undeniably Taylor Jules. Her…
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Wasting May is an independent music duo from Orlando, Florida, USA, who graduated High School May 2022 and started writing music together February 2023. Our first single, Maureen, is an acoustic piece. We are in the process of recording the rest of our first EP. The other songs in our first EP are electric and…
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