Category: FEATURES

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by Skope • June 2, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 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 Genre-bending Duo MISSIO Are On A High With New Single “Easy” “We all experience those moments where life can feel so…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 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 LACUNA COIL Release Highly Anticipated Single “Never Dawn” Italian metal titans, LACUNA COIL, have unleashed their recently announced single, “Never Dawn,”…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

DD Allen is an artist who is aiming to reinstill the notion of rock ‘n’ roll. The south coast UK singer-songwrtier has taken a short releasing break, but his return has resulted in his biggest anthem to date in ‘Rebel Hero’. Full of those hook-ridden guitar lines reminscent of The War of Drugs, Allen also…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

Dan Russell; the artist manager and advocate, concert promoter, producer, creative collaborator, has helped launch a thousand ships (well, maybe just a few hundred!) throughout his lengthy resume. As the critical aide-de-camp to dozens of aspiring artists and proven superheroes, it seems he’s always been in demand through a voluminous 35-year professional career. Is it…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Chris St. John to Perform Free Album Release Concert to Benefit HALO Missions On Monday June 12th at 7pm, join Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Chris St John and discerning music aficionados from across the area for a FREE, all ages Album release concert to benefit the charity HALO Missions, which promotes better…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 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 GEARS – Heavy New Single “ALL OR NOTHING” Gears continue to drive their notable sound but this time with a heavier…

by Skope • June 1, 2023

Diego Bassignana is a talented pianist from Italy. Besides talent and dedication to music, it is Diego’s creative vision that sets him apart. Diego came up with the concept of ” the Musical Portrait”, which is a short composition that conveys a particular picture. Using sounds to paint a picture, Diego conveys the mood, the…

by Skope • June 1, 2023

Playing an outdoor acoustic set can be an incredibly rewarding experience, connecting you with your listeners in ways you may not have experienced before. Outdoor gigs come with their own particular set of challenges and opportunities, and with a little extra preparation, you can make the most of them. This blog post will take you…

by Skope • June 1, 2023

Blending the best moves and grooves of modern pop, dance, and a slightly urban-infused sound, 1 2 3, the much-anticipated debut single from Leon Hesby, is the perfect display of just where music is today—at least that which can be labeled mainstream and commercial. But nothing could be further from the truth if such labels…

by Skope • June 1, 2023

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by Skope • June 1, 2023

Libba has recently released a new studio work that sets the bar higher regarding innovation and energy. The latest release, titled “Daydream,” stands out as a stunning example of blending different genres to create a fresh and distinctive sonic formula. The sound of this release channels the energy of rock, but it also boasts a…

by Skope • June 1, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – june 1, 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 The Free Label (Your Mom’s Favourite Party Band) Share Confident Single “Shine” “Shine” is the first single to be shared from…

by Skope • May 31, 2023

SONG LYRICS (1st Verse) A broken Promise is like a broken heart Whose pain remains for all eternity. Though Promises are hard to keep accept this one from me i promise that my love will always be. https://www.instagram.com/paulhagernashville/ (Chorus) Your broken promises are tearing me apart but my love is stronger than you can see…

by Skope • May 31, 2023

Rollicking strings dispense a quiet harmony with Ranzel X Kendrick’s honey-sweet but quite distant vocal in the folky “Eight Ball in the Corner Pocket” which is both simple and bitterly complex in its emotional tinge, but much like the song’s tracklist neighbor in the new EP from his Alias Wayne moniker, Fubar, “Window of My Soul,”…

by Skope • May 31, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – may 31, 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 Ready for broadcast… Where I Run To from renowned British gospel / blues group Out of the Ashes With hundreds of…

by Skope • May 31, 2023

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of hip-hop, a rising star is ready to make his mark. The Real Jeremiah, an up and coming rapper, is bringing a fresh wave of energy to the industry with his unique blend of raw talent and authentic storytelling. Let’s take a closer look at the journey of this promising…

by Skope • May 31, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – may 31, 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 Ready for broadcast… Armor from Scottish singer / songwriter Natalie Clark Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from Virgin’s…

by Skope • May 30, 2023

The concept of eternity has many different interpretations. It can mean life after death, something that lasts forever, or a state of timelessness. To Sp8ce Owl, music is a gateway to eternity. Since he started recording music in 2017, each song he creates has its own unique vibe but maintains the same recognizable EDM synth…

by Skope • May 30, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – may 30, 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 Ariel Maniki and the Black Halos share new video World-renowned goth trio Ariel Maniki and the Black Halos (Costa Rica) have…

by Skope • May 29, 2023

I confess that while I am familiar with The Stanley Brothers and Dr. Ralph Stanley’s contributions to music, I am ignorant of their progeny. Nathan Stanley, grandson of Ralph, has carved out a durable niche for himself in the music world based on talent alone without ever having trade in on his family history. It…

by Skope • May 29, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – may 29, 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 Michael Ian Cummings (SKATERS) Shares Debut Solo EP 10 short years have passed since SKATERS’ formation in Lower East Side Manhattan.…

by Skope • May 29, 2023

Self-absorption is not an American trait. Nevertheless, over here in the land of the free, we might have perfected it. The self-absorbed American has at his disposal an entire battery of words and phrases meant to justify and ennoble his pursuit of personal interest: he’s putting himself first, he’s driven and determined, and he won’t…

by Skope • May 29, 2023

Kalen Hogan is precocious, to say the least. At just 17, this Australian already has the maturity of someone twice his age. His debut album, Isolation, is as serious as a heart attack, too. With its gentle, folkish sound this is also no sort of kid punk outburst. Although just shy of being an actual…

by Skope • May 27, 2023

Introducing Faust: A Multifaceted Musical Maverick Blending Rock, Pop, Funk, and Folk. A musical artist who effortlessly combines the raw energy of rock, the infectious hooks of pop, the groovy rhythms of funk, and the heartfelt storytelling of folk. With his exceptional skills as a guitarist, captivating vocals, and proficiency in multiple instruments, Faust is…

by Skope • May 27, 2023

One Easter Sunday, two-year-old Sharon Hendrix stood on a pew and belted out over the crowd and choir, receiving her first round of applause. The stage was set; she had arrived. Since that church choir, Hendrix’s music career has known no bounds. Subtly, her silky vocals have slipped into countless eardrums—likely including yours. Collaborating with…

by Skope • May 27, 2023

Are you looking to give your home the tech upgrade it deserves? Yes, technology can be overwhelming, but there are plenty of ways to add value and convenience without having to commit yourself to a full degree course. From sound bars that make TV nights a pleasure rather than an ordeal to in-home assistants capable…

by Skope • May 27, 2023

The top 10 ITunes Gospel charting artist from Virginia releases his 2nd full length album featuring several notable collaborations. RICHMOND, VA – May 26, 2021 – Gospel music artist Kell Bailey will release his highly anticipated album “Evidence” on May 26th. The album promises to showcase Kell’s versatility as a producer, singer, and songwriter, and is expected to be…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

“Final Warning” embodies courage, strength, and resoluteness, as conveyed in the lyrics “Stand your ground now.” The song urges listeners to pursue their desires and take action before it’s too late, serving as a final warning. The instrumental further reinforces this message, with the prominent horns that persist throughout the track. Released under all-female label…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – may 26, 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 William Singe honors his Maori roots with “Whanau” The song is a dedication to Singe’s immediate family, as well as his…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

Susan Wendelken is a force to be reckoned with in the music world and proves it with her latest release titled ‘Alayne’s Echo’. This singer/songwriter is originally from Long Island, NY and music has been a part of Susan’s life since she was a child. Wendelken learned to play piano at just three years old…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

Unapologetically fueled by rage and inner power, Spider Rockets’ discography feels like you are standing in the eye of a hurricane. Frontwoman Helena Cos’s vocals rain down upon the multilayered instrumentals with thunderous vibrations that shake the earth while guitarist Johnny Nap electrifies the soundscape with his guitar riffs. Spider Rockets started in New Jersey,…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – may 26, 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 Night Tapes revitalise a fan favourite with ‘Humans (Elevated Mix)’ Canadian visual artist La Faute releases dreamy folk album ‘Blue Girl…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

I defy anyone to successfully pigeonhole the band Noshows. Max Satow initially began the band as an one man project but soon broadened his vision. The New York City based act is now a five-piece outfit featuring Satow on vocals/guitar, Dylan Satow on trumpet, and Amedeo Corey on keyboards and backing vocals. Bassist Zac Munowitz…

by Skope • May 26, 2023

The Nocturnal Adoration Society is the singing/songwriting/marital partnership of Alt-Country pioneer Jimmy Ryan (Blood Oranges, Wooden Leg, Hayride) on vocals, mandolin, mandocello and Donna Sartanowicz (The Very) on vocals and bass guitar, along with with Eric Royer (Royer’s One-Man Band, The Sacred Shakers) on pedal steel and Chris Anzalone (Juliana Hatfield, Dennis Brennan, and Roomful…

by Skope • May 25, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – may 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 SXMPRA & SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD SHARE A RUTHLESS NEW TRACK, ‘COWBELL WARRIORS!’ Originally a self-produced DIY cut made from…

by Skope • May 25, 2023

The lead singer of the band is called FERNE. She is accompanied by Gabe on guitar, Sam on bass, and Alea on drums. This band is unique because it is not common to see a ¾ female indie band. The members of FERNE (apart from Alea) met by chance being randomly grouped together to perform…

by Skope • May 25, 2023

You can tell just by the potency of her poetic emissions in the new single “My Best Mistake” that singer/songwriter Taylor Jules isn’t messing around in this latest release to bear her name in the byline. She’s assertive, venomous even, and every word she utters is meant to hit us like a ton of bricks,…

by Skope • May 25, 2023

– Congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Heartbreak Soliloquy”. Can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind the song and what it means to you? The song is a reflection on a few past breakup experiences mixed together. I’ve been on all sides of it. I’ve been cheated on, I’ve been…

by Skope • May 25, 2023

Talk about a perfect name for a band and album because Born To Fly is certainly looking to ‘Reach For The Sky’ with their new album. ‘Reach For The Sky’ is a debut release and this group is, in fact, Born To Fly. It’s amazing that this is the first official record for this band…

by Skope • May 25, 2023

Steve Power is an Austin-based, award winning, singer-songwriter that has been performing for over five decades now. Power has played all over the US and afar, has released two EP’s and now his fifth album release is titled ‘The Earl Sessions’. With an array of elements from rock and roll, classic country and blues to…