Feature stories and artist interviews
Ottawa-based Americana/folk/roots rock singer-songwriter Mikhail Laxton has just released a heartfelt and lyrically rich eponymous album. He sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this tremendous collection of songs. @skopemag: Tell us about your new self-titled album. Mikhail: This is my debut full-length; a collection of 12 songs that tell the story of who…
Born in Newark, the destiny-driven pop/R&B diva Amanda Holley is ready to step into the limelight. With music in her DNA, Amanda displayed an early prowess for her music and performance. After singing before she could speak, and teaching herself to play violin, followed by piano, she soon discovered what would become her powerhouse five-octave…
If you haven’t yet, meet The Dead Daisies—a galactic collection of storied musicians churning through cosmic nebulae of sonic expression. Dancing in orbit around jack-of-all-trades and founder David Lowy, the group grants asylum to comets hailing from all reaches of the rock n’ roll universe. Its current constellation includes drummer Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake,…
New York City native Leo Sawikin’s new single “The Same Mistakes” continues in the same intelligent and introspective vein defining his 2021 debut album Row Me Away. It represents a rekindling of his creative energies, as well, after dipping in the aftermath of the pandemic. He’s working with Seattle-based producer Phil Ek, a gifted sound…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 22, 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 Unmissable Indie Gem: Vicky von Vicky’s Latest Release ‘Not The Man’ Elevates Toronto’s Music Scene When you need a song you’re…
Maine-based folk/Americana singer-songwriter Caroline Cotter has just released a beautiful album, “Gently as I Go.” She sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this meaningful and delightful collection of songs. @skopemag: Tell us about your new album, “Gently as I Go.” Caroline: These are songs about life on the road, love and loss, family,…
@skopemag news – monday – august 21, 2023 @ 3 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 Dan Sultan Releases Self-Titled Fifth Studio Album Today, Australian alternative musician Dan Sultan shares his fifth studio album, Dan Sultan via…
Jahmal Brown is an inspiring artist, songwriter, entertainer, model, and actor. https://instagram.com/jahmalbrownmusic Originally from Boston where he made a name for himself with his talent in music, then moved to NY where he expanded his career by adding on model and actor to his resume. His light continues to shine brighter and there is no…
“Honeymoon,” the title track to Brynn Andre’s album, is applied differently from the way we normally use the popular term. In the marital tradition, a ‘honeymoon’ is a sort of one-time event, celebrated after the wedding ceremony and the start of a marriage. It’s that space where a couple can finally get away from all…
Stepping onto the stage with electrifying force is Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells (ADRD), an enchanting pop-rock fusion, that have been captivating us with their sound for the last couple of years. As the anticipation continues to grow for their second album, poised to grace our ears later this year, ADRD unveils their latest creation, ‘Amanda’.…
@skopemag news – saturday – august 19, 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 “LIL BOO THANG” SINGER PAUL RUSSELL RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SINGLE TODAY // SIGNS TO ARISTA RECORDS Paul commented: “First and foremost,…
‘It’s Been A Long, Long Time’ is a fitting title for this new album by June Bisantz & Gordon Morrell because it’s commemorating a 50th anniversary. Back in 1971, June and Gordon met for the first time kicking off a newfound friendship and musical partnership that has now surpassed 50 years. To celebrate this special…
Tim Foley is a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist who runs the gamut when it comes to musical styles. With elements of blues, jazz, folk, classical and funk, Tim Foley is not pigeonholed to one specific genre or category. Tim is original to the bone, and he proves it on the new release titled ‘Stop Along…
Listening to Mae Simpson’s soulful singing voice, it’s nearly impossible to believe this Minneapolis, MN artist is originally from that Midwestern state. Turns out, she’s not. She’s originally from South Carolina, which makes a whole lot more sense, and she’s sure one talented bluesy singer. The are parts of her single “Chandelier & Bloom” where…
The San Antonio Native delivers his follow up to the Top 15 UK iTunes hits, “Tickin’” and “Humanity.” The new single is already on the New Music Weekly charts. if it all ended today or even right there at that moment, would I feel content with the life that I lived? The answer is always…
The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter releases the follow up to her Top 10 UK iTunes hit, “Two Shots of Tequila.” The song is based on that moment when you want something, but you know it’ll only bring you heartache in the morning. ” Today, singer-songwriter Pam Ross releases her new single, “You Don’t Know My Name,” from her…
@skopemag news – friday – august 18, 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 LUCY GAFFNEY shares new single ‘Make Me Smile’ | New EP ‘Daydream In Tokyo’ out 29th Sept via Nettwerk Lucy Gaffney…
The Kid and I is an alternative rock band hailing from the UK that is poised to make an indelible mark with their upcoming debut EP. Spearheaded by the multi-talented actor-musician Jacob Powell, this exciting outfit is all set to take audiences through their unique fusion of energetic rock and indie influences, all while weaving…
Today Tamar Berk releases her third solo album “tiny injuries” a collection of 12 songs that combine confessional lyrics with polished pop production and undeniable hooks. Tiny Injuries finds Tamar redefining herself in the wake of her dad’s passing, and what she finds often isn’t flattering, as she works her way through grief and into…
@skopemag news – friday – august 18, 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 WATCH: Savana Santos | “cheater” Official Music Video Savana Santos has always been well-versed in the art of transforming angst and…
Esphyr is from Ukraine, but you might not catch this fact while listening to her bright new single, “Fighter.” It begins with sweet electric guitar chords, before its danceable percussion kicks in. What follows is just under three minutes of extremely sugary pop. Granted, the song is titled “Fighter.” However, this lyric has more to…
“Joyously cross-cultural, stylistically boundless” – BBC Radio 3 Music Matters INNER VISION ORCHESTRA AT THE IBSA WORLD GAMES 2023 The Inner Vision Orchestra is honoured to be performing at the opening ceremony of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 18th August 2023. The IBSA World Games are the…
@skopemag news – thursday – august 17, 2023 @ 3 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 HOZIER SHARES THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “DE SELBY (PART 2)” In anticipation of his third studio album Unreal Unearth out this…
Charu Suri is a highly distinguished pianist/composer AND award-winning journalist who is originally from South India. Charu’s latest release is titled ‘RAGS & RAGAS’ and she is literally revolutionizing music. This quite possibly could be the very first album to combine Indian ragas and New Orleans-style jazz. Charu is no stranger to thinking outside the…
Listening to “Jangleholic,” the opening track to Les Fradkin’s Arist Kit Sampler, may find you responding with, ‘Guilty as charged.’ Some of us are just suckers for that jangling electric guitar sound. On it, Fradkin does his best Roger McGuinn-fronting-the-Byrds impression. This is a sound that just hits all the right pleasure points, and Fradkin…
Everyone is wondering about FIREROSE. An impending marriage to the patriarch of pop-country can really raise an artist’s profile. But even if she wasn’t about to get hitched to Billy Ray Cyrus, there’d still be plenty of interest in the Australian-American singer with consummate poise and a voice as sweet as honey on pancakes. FIREROSE…
Since the dawn of rock, musicians have been singing about trains. Mystery trains, runaway trains, crazy trains, trains on the frontier: for rockers, they’ve represented drive and ambition, wildness, adventure, the continuity of American culture. Ghost Hounds frontman Tré Nation knows what it means to ride the rails and the full depth of the metaphor…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 16, 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 Miso Extra Shares Last Single From Her ‘MSG’ EP Out Friday via Transgressive Trailblazing London-based, mixed heritage singer, rapper and producer…
CatsMelvin’s album, America’s Beautiful Waltz, is a rather cynical look at contemporary America, from the perspective of a Lincoln, Nebraska band. With a warbly lead vocal, CatsMelvin provides Americana-y commentary on our modern world. Two songs in, they sing how “All We Have Is Fear.” The line is repeated over and over, in order to…
J Rae: I have worked with you numerous times over the years via Skope and can honestly say I have been a fan from the start! How have you evolved, not just as an artist, but also as a person over time? Laura Cheadle: Thank you for the continued support! I love Skope Mag! I…
@skopemag news – wednesday – august 16, 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 Corinne Baley Rae releases ‘Peach Velvet Sky’ – beautiful new single & video Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has released her…
Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, and now making waves from the vibrant city of Nashville, MONA is the brainchild of the multifaceted artist, musician, producer, singer, and songwriter Nick Brown. With their latest release, “Nothing Is Dead”, MONA mark their triumphant return, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, nothing truly fades away. The…
“One of the most accomplished and exciting debuts that have passed through HP Towers this year.” Dublin-based artist indie-folk artist Galvo is releasing his powerful new single Maybe – August 8th, 2023. The single is from Galvo’s upcoming debut album The HeARTist releasing on the artist’s birthday September 26th. Maybe demonstrates that the spirit of…
@skopemag news – tuesday – august 15, 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 Indie/Blues Artist Jesse Roper Shares Soulful New Single “Throw This Rope” Following up on “Make It All Work Out,” the first…
Canadian hip hop has been topping charts for years—but not many people know much about the scorching furnace that perfected acts like Drake and the Weeknd. Rapper SAYNT JAYSN has withstood the heat of Toronto’s hip-hop scene for years, proving himself like gold and living to tell his tale. Born and raised in Toronto, SAYNT…
Brooklyn-based rapper SERIOUS VOICE isn’t in it for riches, fame, or even love of the game. No—her wellspring of flow, wit, and wisdom is leveraged in the name of truth, praise, and salvation. Coming up on hard streets and an often harder home life, young Brigitte James found dual pillars of solace in her Christian…
In the final verse of his latest single, Sheldon Universe makes a noteworthy confession. Even if he had a million dollars, he tells us, he’d still be the “Poor Boy.” It’s a statement of frustration and an acknowledgment of the brutal difficulty of social mobility. It’s also a bit of a boast. The Toronto-based Goan-Canadian…
@skopemag news – monday – august 14, 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 “Sebastián Medina “Sbm” enciende las pistas de baile con su nueva gira 2023 Tras su reciente lanzamiento musical titulado “Traidora” en…
We’re generally great fans of Americana and Folk music. The way these genres can wax poetic while remaining down-to-Earth leads to some of the most resonant music you can come across. But, it can get a bit stale when everyone puts forward the same sounds and ideas, so Scotty Hollywood’s latest album, “Wondervu” is a…
Tras el lanzamiento de su nuevo sencillo “I Feel Good”, la Orquesta Fuego, dirigida por el maestro y productor Marcus Hernández, acaba de lanzar el videoclip de este nuevo sencillo bajo la interpretación magistral del cantante Edwin Lebron. “I Feel Good” es un exitoso número de la leyenda James Brown el cual se popularizó en…
