Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 1, 2023 @ 5 pm est

by Skope • November 1, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 1, 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 Rapper D.O.S. Brings Art To Reality With New “From the Mind Springs a Painting” EP TIFFY Debuts “Lost In The Shuffle”…

by Skope • November 1, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – november 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 ALL THE BEES release stunning debut alt-folk single ‘Wildflowers’ McKOWSKI — Marks Halloween With New Video For: “Madman” Starring Owen Colgan…

by Skope • November 1, 2023

Here he is, back again to restore your faith in country music songwriting: the inimitable Robert Abernathy! Never one to boast on his unconventional path to Nashville preeminence, Abernathy deserves every true country fan’s ears, eyes, and heart. Let’s recap: after early years writing personal songs, Abernathy put down the guitar and began a 25-year-long…

by Skope • November 1, 2023

Nashville-based Americana/folk singer-songwriter Sully Bright has just released a lyrically rich new album, “Darling, Wake Up.” He sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this wonderful collection of songs. @skopemag: How do your songs come together? Sully: They usually start as a poem or a melodic phrase, or a line will pop in my…

by Skope • October 31, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, you’re in for a wild Texan ride with Sergio Ristie and his band as they dish out a steaming plate of “Gilley’s” this Halloween season. With his new single, Sergio Ristie takes us back to the Texan heydays of honky-tonk and pairs it with a fresh, modern twist that’s bound to have…

by Skope • October 31, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – october 31, 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 New Album Release from Robert Finley ‘Black Bayou’ on Easy Eye Sound / Concord New music / 1 billion+ streams +…

by Skope • October 31, 2023

Shake up your spooky season with Minneapolis industrial rock group Gabriel and the Apocalypse. Founded by powerhouse lead vocalist Lindy Gabriel, this hard-rocking duo holds nothing back, tackling subjects of death, sex, grief, and aggression with raw talent and emotion. Supported by Jake LaCore on guitar, with a live backing band, Gabriel and her team…

by Skope • October 31, 2023

The Women’s Choral Society of the University of Oslo (KSS) under the direction of conductor Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Weyde has established itself over the course of many years as one of the country’s leading female choirs. On this release the choir takes a new direction in its collaboration with two of Norway’s most trendsetting jazz…

by Skope • October 30, 2023

Meeting someone to marry at a live music show is certainly possible, just as it is in many other social settings. Live music shows can be a fun and enjoyable environment to meet people who share your interests. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the likelihood of meeting a potential life partner in…

by Skope • October 30, 2023

Longevity Health Plan, one of the nation’s fastest growing Institutional Special Needs Plans (ISNP), announced it will now cover the therapeutic music health platform SingFit, which helps those struggling with cognitive and mental health issues including Alzheimer’s disease. Created by Musical Health Technologies, SingFit is now being offered across eight states for Longevity members who…

by Skope • October 30, 2023

Music blogs play a crucial role in both the music culture and the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) scene today for several reasons: Promotion and Discovery: Music blogs provide a platform for independent and emerging artists to promote their music. They often feature reviews, interviews, and exclusive content, helping artists reach a wider audience and gain…

by Skope • October 30, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – october 30, 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 Adventure Club and Codeko Reunite on Despairing Melodic Bass and Drum & Bass Collab “Feels Like You” on Lost In Dreams…

by Skope • October 30, 2023

The UK’s Number 1 children’s entertainment company, Captain Fantastic, is excited to announce the launch of its new YouTube series: Captain Fantastic Adventures! A guide to the best family destinations for fun and learning new skills, the series will see a colourful cast of characters exploring fantastic locations for children across the UK. Each episode…

by Skope • October 30, 2023

Christian funk/hip-hop artist J.LONG was destined to make music. Born into a family of artists and musicians, including jazz master Huey Long, Jaime Long began pounding drums in time to family singing sessions at the age of 2. From his humble origins in LaMarque, TX, he ventured out into the music world, finding success with…

by Skope • October 29, 2023

Rev Peter Unger goes right for the heartstrings on the soulful “I Will Still Be Missing You.” The fleshed-out sound feels beautiful. The many different instruments that interplay throughout the arrangement help to give it that extra sense of community. His guitar playing has a crystal-clear acoustic, allowing the thing to sing. Bass goes for…

by Skope • October 29, 2023

Irina Imme embraces the grit and soul of 90s alternative rock with the moody “Blue Forever.” Riffs reign supreme. The mix makes sure that her voice remains crystal-clear throughout. Such a choice makes sense, given the amount of attention given to the lyricism. Plenty of sculpting to the sound allows the word choice and general…

by Skope • October 28, 2023

Bay Area pop singer-songwriter Xavier Toscano believes that pop music is the essential soundtrack of our lives. Growing up on the artists that defined modern pop, he knew early on that he wanted to contribute to producing that vibrant nectar of the gods—and he’s done just that. Over the past decade, Toscano has written, recorded,…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – october 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 Out Now: Flash Back release debut album ‘Drip So Slow’, music video for “Push The Pain” feat. Frank Palmeri MANY EYES…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – october 27, 2023 @ 2 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 Rising LA Indie Band Nitefire Unveils ‘The Great, Unwashed,’ Five-song EP Out Today STACEY RYAN SHARES NEW SINGLE “DREAM BOY” C’ing…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – october 27, 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 Hull’s Deadset release cacophonous new noise-rock single “Bleak” Rising star Brooke Combe returns with powerful new single ‘Praise’… WARGASM’S LONG AWAITED…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

Coming from the heart state and ready to shake things up, The Corrupted Hearts is a hard rock/alternative band to watch. This Columbus, OH group names Deftones, Radiohead, and Elliott Smith among their top influences and takes inspiration from all sorts of places – a piece of gear, a new plugin that sparks a cool…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

ConFunkShun dives headfirst into a classic funk spirit on the casual cool of “Smooth.” The sound slaps. Everything about it adds to its poppy disposition. Drawing from a traditional 70s AM golden era spirit, it feels perfect. Much of the work expands upon the initial groove, growing ever more powerful. Allowing the song to build…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – october 27, 2023 @ 9 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 Key Glock is one of one as he continues #Glocktober with new “One Me” video Skope video submission: Daemon, Rec Riddles,…

by Skope • October 27, 2023

Night has fallen and New York City waits with open arms while Paris and London begin to burn. Thousands line up in Miami, Berlin, Chicago, Rome, Los Angeles and Ibiza, nestled behind miles of red velvet rope, waiting for their turn on the dance floor. On the street you can feel the primal rhythms, the…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – october 26, 2023 @ 8 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 RANK AND VILE: Decibel Premieres “Destitution” Video From Portland Politically Charged Deathgrind Outfit; Worship Full-Length To See Release Via Modern Grievance…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

Becoming a professional in any field typically requires a significant amount of time, effort, and dedication. While there is no fixed duration that applies universally, several factors can influence the timeline: Skill Development: The time it takes to become a professional often depends on the complexity of the skill or field. Learning to paint, for…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

Fresh off the heels of his debut hit, “Movie Script,” which charted on iHeartMedia’s Mediabase Activator Chart, A-Zal, the New York based pop artist is back with his poignant single “Lonely Town” released on October 6, 2023. A-Zal’s self-directed music video for this track earned a nomination at the 2023 Montreal Independent Film Festival in…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

Baker Grace is releasing her new single “Painkiller” on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 which is the follow up to her hit single “American Dream Girl.” With her debut EP in 2019, “Girl I Know”, Baker Grace emerged as an artist with undeniable confidence. She stretches the boundaries of pop music and with each new release…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

It’s fair to say that Gary Pratt has made me reevaluate my relationship with country music. The authenticity and emotional potency of his work are hard to ignore. As soon as you dive into “Something Worth Remembering,” you are immediately hit by the raw sincerity and emotional depth. The album exudes a heartfelt honesty that…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – october 26, 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 New Jethro Tull music video “Wolf Unchained” Music Submission: Jake and Mikayla Female Fronted Metal Phenomenon Belle Morte Releases Their Single…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

WonderCurrent is a musical collaboration featuring the talents of J.J. Beson and Dave Dvorak. It is a mostly acoustic collection of folk songs, which hearken back to the folk music revival of the ‘60s. It features strong singing and strong songs, which should create a nice, nostalgic buzz for those who fondly recall that era.…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

What’s your image of a church girl? Is she buttoned-down and proper? Is she modest, retiring, and reluctant to speak out? Are her eyes on the promise of the next life rather than the splendor of the present moment? If that’s what you think, you’re not alone — but Jor’Dan Armstrong is here with a…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

Callehan is a group comprised of four key members all based in Nova Scotia. “The Four Winds (Featuring Ashley MacIsaac) is the latest release for Callehan and what a joy this one is. Here are some words from Callehan’s webpage that pretty much sums up the whole vibe and mission: “To share a moment and…

by Skope • October 26, 2023

It’s that time again – many dog owners slightly dread whilst also wanting to have fun! Halloween and fireworks, both nights that can cause a lot of stress to dogs, especially if they are already sensitive to situations and people. So here’s some advice on how to help your pets around this time of year.…

by Skope • October 25, 2023

The use of celebrities by the elite to influence the masses is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that can take many forms. While not all celebrities are necessarily employed or manipulated by the elite, some are indeed used as tools for various purposes. Here are some ways in which this can happen: Endorsements and Advertising:…

by Skope • October 25, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – october 25, 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 Natalie Merchant Shares Music Video for “Sister Tilly” THE OBSESSED: new single and video “It’s Not OK” available! The Obsessed Drop…

by Skope • October 25, 2023

It’s that time of year again where kids and people dress up in costumes and go trick or treating or attend parties/gatherings. Others enjoy more of the simple pleasures like watching scary movies/shows at home OR decorating the house inside & out with the scariest of decorations. Of course, I’m talking about Halloween, so it’s…

by Skope • October 25, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – october 25, 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 Montreal Indie Rock Band FLEECE Share Fierce Introvert Anthem “Stay At Home Boy” SALTPIG “Satan’s War” Video at Metal Injection Today…

by Skope • October 25, 2023

Dealing with writer’s block can be a frustrating and challenging experience, but there are several strategies you can try to overcome it. Here are some tips to help you get past writer’s block: Take a Break: Sometimes, stepping away from your writing for a while can help. Go for a walk, do some light exercise,…

by Skope • October 25, 2023

Folk Americana singer-songwriter Carolee Rainey carries with her an inimitable spirit of adventure and creativity, singing with fresh wisdom and ageless beauty. When life pulls you up, throws you down, then twirls you around, you learn to become flexible – fast. Maybe that’s why Rainey’s lyrics and melodies are full of so much passion, truth,…