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S.N.A.K. imbues Tears for Fears’ classic “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” with a righteous amount of funk. They possess much dexterity, as the bass work embraces the nimble. Rhythms have a taut, jazz-like cadence. Neat little flourishes play off the original, and while it is evident that this is a cover, it is also…
@skopemag news – sunday – june 11, 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 Ready for broadcast… Heart of Stone from LA based rockers Cemetery Sun Embracing the post-genre world with a unique cocktail of…
Richard Lynch is back at the forefront of country music with his latest single, “Current Conditions.” This time around, Richard touches on darker topics such as infidelity, and the eroding nature of relationships. It’s certainly quite a bit darker than your average Richard Lynch song, and we’re eager to see how it turns out in…
Country-pop darling Alicia G is not just some “girl-next-door”; with a life in show biz under her belt, she’s chasing the crown of America’s sweetheart. Hailing from Buffalo, NY, she grew up cultivating her infectious charisma, classically trained vocal talent, and passion for dance in child beauty pageants since she was 11 months old. Never…
@skopemag news – friday – june 10, 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 AUGUST ROYALS RELEASES “LOVE YOU ‘TIL I DIE” Coming off the back of last month’s release of “Angel Arms,” “Love You…
Rock has needed some new revolutionaries for a while now, and this summer, King Falcon is out to prove they’ve got what it takes to bring on a new renaissance the genre needs to survive. Their amazing single “Ready Set Go” is already out everywhere this June, and while it’s hitting record store shelves at…
Dublin-based artist Galvo is releasing his sensational debut album The HeARTist later this year. The 14-track indie-folk project is heralded by the release of its lead single Getting Better and its music video, July 13th, 2023. Getting Better perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the album both tonally and spiritually. Galvo’s soft and emotive vocals harmonise…
Algerian-American hip-hop artist Slick Naim wants it all, has it all, and does it all. Representing Brooklyn, NY, Naim is not only an award-winning rapper, producer, and R&B artist. He’s also an Emmy-nominated writer, director, actor, and TV/film producer—because why not? With four albums, 15 music videos, and over 70 songs, he’s garnered millions of…
@skopemag news – friday – june 9, 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 Greta Van Fleet release new song ‘Farewell For Now’ “On ‘Farewell For Now’ we express the sentiment of our longing to…
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@skopemag news – friday – june 9, 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 Ex-Blaenavon drummer Organ Morgan announces debut solo EP and releases churning indie-folk single “The Argument” Organ Morgan is the moniker of…
The song was written by group leader, Byron Lee Scott, and was inspired by an upcoming documentary. International award-nominated group, Harmony Dreamers, will release their latest single and video for kids song, titled “The Most Unheard of Thing.” Written for an upcoming documentary, the song is reminiscent of The Beatles’ classic “Yellow Submarine” and is sure to…
Inspired by her mother and her heritage, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter delivers an acoustic rendition of a French classic. Chart-topping singer-songwriter Jen Ash has released a new single cover of the French classic by Dalida, “Paroles Paroles.” A nod to her childhood memories of listening to Dalida’s albums on repeat and a tribute to the iconic artist, Jen…
Progressive pop only just scratches the surface of the extra-ordinary new single from musical duo VFM125 – The Light of Ordinary Things. The single, out 05/06/23, combines influences from the worlds of the surreal, the strange, and the extra-terrestrial, all in a quirky and incredible package. “The Light of Ordinary Things celebrates the arts and how…
ELOUR features the alluring songs, vocals, and stage presence of classically trained Elizabeth Ghandour. I see my music as empowering for females because of my honesty. I think women often try to keep our emotions in check because it’s so easy to be called crazy or hysterical, or to be seen as “too much” or…
Singer/songwriter, musician, and advocate for the LGBTQ Community Calliope Wren has announced her anthemic new single “Her and I” is now available on all the major music services. LISTEN: Her and I on Spotify “Her and I”, which in line with its June release, celebrates pride, personal freedom and the journey of individual exploration. “For people who…
MASHVILLE brings together rising star vocalists from across the spectrum of the American popular music scene and gives them the tools they need to create groundbreaking music for a large-scale fanbase and step into the spotlight as the pop icons of tomorrow. Each of our recording artists encapsulates the Mashville mission to inspire positive social…
@skopemag news – thursday – june 8, 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 AS I SPEAK Unveil Emotive Video For “Mend” The solo hard rock project, AS I SPEAK, delivers a heartfelt and powerful…
Joe West calls his clip for “Him” a “visual banger.” Within seconds, you’re going to know exactly what he means. It isn’t just that the bottom end is intoxicating or that the drums are thunderous. It’s not merely that West raps with unerring precision and absolute authority. It isn’t even that this video — masterfully…
Things will always get better and it certainly feels that way when you’re listening to Emika Love! At only 19, Emika Love is releasing her latest single Bad Day Not Life May 19th. Inspired by old-school pop and RnB, the single’s modern production and Emika’s impeccable vocals make this a must listen for any fans…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 7, 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 Now // mlbacard¡ – “REAL” Today, rising newcomer mlbacad¡ wows once more on her genre-defying, sophomore single “REAL” which would…
@skopemag news – tuesday – june 6, 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 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: Band Announce, The End is Nero, The North American Tour After a triumphant return on the…
Songs on the radio make partying sound fantastic. Drugs and alcohol get the revelry started and the dancefloor moving. But what happens when the party’s over, and your vice of choice is the only friend you have left? What becomes of those whose identities are wrapped up in the very thing that’s killing them? These…
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Baltimore-based indie singer-songwriter Katie Callahan has just released her breathtaking new album, “EXTRAORDINARY,” and she sat down with @skopemag to talk about this magical collection of songs. @skopemag: Tell us about your new album, “EXTRAORDINARY.” Katie: “EXTRAORDINARY” is, reductively, my love letter to the aging woman. It’s a short album built like a body: seven…
@skopemag news – monday – june 5, 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 MINOE shares powerful new video for Cherry MINOE reveals her flawless accompanying video for her latest single ‘Cherry’. Sultry and raw,…
Dance hit-maker KENDRA ERIKA teams up with Grammy winning producer and Earth, Wind & Fire founder RALPH JOHNSON (Drake, Meghan Trainor) for dazzling remake of Frank Sinatra classic” “WITCHCRAFT” Even before Kendra Erika dropped her debut single “Oasis,” Popmatters.com was on the cutting edge of the impact to come, touting the explosive pop/dance singer as…
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter has released his latest single and music video, celebrating the relationship between fathers and daughters. Sarantos, the international chart-topping singer and songwriter, has announced the release of his new single and music video “Sunflower.” Released on June 1st, 2023, the song is dedicated to the bond between a father and his daughter…
@skopemag news – friday – june 5, 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 Moody Rocker from Diamond Lake Diamond Lake creates cinematic music, powered by songs based on the collective unease in the modern…
It is fair to say that Chris St John is on a creative roll at the moment. With previous albums, I’m Dreaming and Fly Away, garnering an array of chart placements, not to mention critical praise from both industry stalwarts and fans alike, it is easy to see why there has been much anticipation for…
Award-winning Italian singer-songwriter Lorenzo Gabanizza is teaming up with multi-platinum artist Jeff Christie for the powerful and emotive single ‘I don’t want to live without you’. The single – which releases May 20th of this year – follows on from the pair’s previous collaborative single ‘I Guess I Am the Only One’ which currently has…
Over the past several years, Bitcoin and gambling have both grown in popularity. Although the concept of virtual in-game cash is not brand-new, blockchain technology development has allowed developers of crypto games the opportunity to incorporate real-world economics into their works. There are several causes for this, but one of the most important is that…
Taken from his album, The Threshing Floor, which releases in October, “I’m Ready” is filled with punkish spirit. It’s an anthemic statement of purpose, in fact. “I’m ready for a good time, baby,” Anders sings out, like a guy ready to party. It is, in its essence, nothing short of a party song. Although it’s…
A song devoted to gratefulness frames Slyvie’s Songs tender “One Love Changes Everything (Feat. Bryon Harris).” Gentle guitar work adds to the sense of community. The care and compassion brought into the fray feel outright liberating. Layers filter into the mix and let the sound blossom. By opting for this unique framework, they delve into…
The NEW Bardots delves into a wild, cacophonous sense of the blues with “On Our Own.” As they let it rip, volume is a given, incorporating guitar athletics alongside unhinged rhythms. A force of nature, they hold nothing back. Harmonica proves to accompany the wild presence of Gypsy Carns’ “Now I’m Alive.” Faith-based, the message…
The Dayton, Ohio singer-songwriter’s “Common Ground” is from his award-nominated album, “Department of the Interior.” Pete Price Pete Price, the award-nominated singer-songwriter, has just released his latest single and accompanying music video titled “Common Ground.” This timely release comes at a moment when political division in America has reached new heights, with the nation more…
@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 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 Hillary Capps Releases New Single, “Montage” New York-based alt-pop singer and songwriter Hillary Capps reemerges today with her latest single, “Montage”,…
Clark Ford engages in a jazzy pop elegance with “Meant To Be (feat. Underground Treehouse).” Instrumentally rich, there is beauty to be found with the many different flourishes. Vocals rest right at the heart of the matter, allowing the songs to float gracefully. Melodies bounce off the walls, further adding to the inherent bliss of…
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@skopemag news – friday – june 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 Hot Bodies In Motion’s Thematic EP Explores Fortune Through Multiple Lenses Hot Bodies In Motion has released its highly anticipated EP,…
