Category: FEATURES

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@skopemag news – wednesday – august 30, 2023 @ 10 pm est

by Skope • August 30, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 30, 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 – @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 Lael Neale Portrays An Elementary School Teacher In The Self-Directed Video For New Single, “I’ll Be Your Star” Lael Neale portrays a…

by Skope • August 30, 2023

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Nina de Vitry, who makes jazz-tinged, soulful Americana music, has just released a very personal and lyrically deep album, “What You Feel Is Real.” She sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this gorgeous record. @skopemag: Tell us about your new album. Nina: It’s a collection of songs I wrote throughout my…

by Skope • August 30, 2023

The new song “In These Eyes” by TaniA Kyllikki feat. Rynellton is seriously epic and is a one-of-a-kind, super cool masterpiece. When internationally acclaimed UK songstress TaniA Kyllikki releases a new song, it is always an international smash and an undeniable radio-friendly masterpiece, so we are left pleased that the hype has once again been…

by Skope • August 30, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 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 Poolside Announces New Single With Cut Copy’s Ben Browning — “Ride With You” Is Out Today, Aug 29 On Ninja Tune/Counter…

by Skope • August 30, 2023

The Award-winning singer-songwriter releases the 7th single from his album, “Something Worth Remembering.” The single debuted at #8 on the UK iTunes Country Songs chart. Country music star Gary Pratt has released his much anticipated new single “Number One Fan.” The song, a re-imagined version of a song Gary wrote years ago about his Mom, serves as…

by Skope • August 29, 2023

Beloved folk/Americana duo The Kennedys (Pete and Maura Kennedy) have just released a beautiful new album, “Headwinds.” Both band members sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this fantastic record. @skopemag: Tell us about your amazing new album. Pete: In early 2020, we formulated ideas for an album project. Then the pandemic struck, and…

by Skope • August 29, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 29, 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 Edge Of Paradise release “Hologram” and announce US tour dates with Dragonforce Coming off the excitement of their West Coast tour…

by Skope • August 29, 2023

Nashville darling Jenny Grace is no stranger to the shadows. While her classic country sound and Southern belle get-up cast spells on listeners of all generations, her storytelling leans fearlessly into the gray areas of life, transfixing saints and sinners all. Growing up with meager means in Connecticut, Jenny served as an intelligence officer in…

by Skope • August 29, 2023

Internationally renowned harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar is a well-established creative in many areas. On top of co-writing and performing the earworm melodies of chart-topping songs like “Low Rider,” “Cisco Kid,” and “Why Can’t Be Friends,” alongside superstars such as Ke$ha, Pitbull, and more, Oskar is an accomplished producer, composer, businessman, visual artist, and musical explorer.…

by Skope • August 29, 2023

Brian Douscette’s single begins quietly with an acoustic piano intro. You might think this is going to be a tender ballad. It’s not. After about twenty seconds of lovely piano, Doucette’s vocal comes in. And it comes in like a bull in a China shop, too, with full force. Here begins Doucette’s drinking song. Doucette’s…

by Skope • August 28, 2023

Colorado-based country singer-songwriter Buckstein has just released a very emotional song, “Everything I Need (Acoustic).” He sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this special version of the song. @skopemag: Hi, Buckstein! Tell us about your new, amazing single, “Everything I Need (Acoustic).” What inspired that song and what is it about? Buckstein: It’s…

by Skope • August 28, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – august 28, 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 ROCKIN’ ENGINE Welcome Horror Fans And Rockers Home With Bloody Music Video For “Carnival of Evil” Rockin’ Engine’s new EP “Altered…

by Skope • August 28, 2023

As the world of music continues to evolve, new artists emerge, each with a unique story to tell and a distinct voice to share. Today, we have the pleasure of diving into the artistic universe of Dici, a rising star whose journey from bedroom musician to accomplished hip-hop/pop artist is as inspiring as it is…

by Skope • August 28, 2023

Dusty Highway, the 2023 LP from David Gelman, begins out humbly with an easygoing, melody-led beat in “Lay Me Down” that, while only offering us a glimpse into the majestic melodies that await in the next ten songs, is enough to set the stage for everything we’re soon to encounter. The moodiness of the harmonies…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – august 25, 2023 @ 11:30 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 HUNNY SHARE WARM & FUZZY NEW MUSIC VIDEO “89cc” Striking an addictive balance of indie-pop playfulness and emo vulnerability, Los Angeles…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

An outpouring of cheery optimism, Matt B goes for a soothing, spiritual sound on “Alkebulan.” His voice has an encouraging, welcoming presence. The lyrics focus on the concept of hope and faith in the future. Percussion features prominently incorporating so much emotion into the swirling, kaleidoscopic mix. Stylistically he brings together Afrobeat, pop, soul, and…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

Mickey Faerch (AKA Yung Mae) has just dropped her debut single “Whoop Whoop” on all digital platforms worldwide. Yung Mae is no stranger to the entertainment spotlight, as she is an accomplished actor with over 90 credits to her name (including American Horror Story), and she is the mother of Horror ICON Daeg Faerch (GreatDaeg…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

Bill Abernathy’s latest album, “More,” is a compelling and diverse exploration of the roots rock genre that takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through a range of emotions. Laden with personal anecdotes and a mixture of folk and rock styles, this album stands as a testament to Abernathy’s artistry and his ability to create a…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – august 25, 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 OUT NOW: Doug E Shaffer shares latest single “Loving Bed”, new LP out this September Today, respected singer-songwriter Doug E Shaffer…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

Indie pop artist, Jessica Mar, is releasing an addictive new anthem for cycle breakers titled “Broken Heart,” an ode to embracing our own inner power via rejecting societal norms. With smooth, fresh beats, Mar portrays a catchy yet electrifying pop track. Her passion for songwriting shines through with these fierce and sassy lyrics based on…

by Skope • August 25, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – august 25, 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 PERISCIANS Release Video For “Halo” PERISCIANS specializes in creating hard-hitting metalcore, with a wider range of influences injecting more of their…

by Skope • August 24, 2023

The louder the personality, the louder the music. MkX does everything as loudly as possible. His encyclopedic understanding of pop music along with an unmistakable fashion sense results in his inimitable presence, steeped in millennial nostalgia with an eighties-infused futuristic flare. He’s the kind of figure you look at twice on the street out of…

by Skope • August 24, 2023

Hitting us with a lot of tonality that most bands would be too intimidated to work with, The One Eighties’ “Dead Star Light” doesn’t let us get comfortable with its forward strut before unleashing a complicated deluge of warmth that can seemingly destroy that gets in its path. In this track, and all of those…

by Skope • August 24, 2023

@skopemag news – thurday – august 24, 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 Molly Burman releases new EP Worlds Within Worlds With the release of singles ‘Beautiful People’ and ‘Potential’ earlier this summer, Worlds…

by Skope • August 24, 2023

Saul Ayotte embraces a classic slice of Americana on the soulful stereo sound of “Meant for You.” This is the sort of song played in a moment of reflection, driving through wide-open spaces thinking about those moments long since passed. A nostalgic pining permeates the track. Lyrics emphasize a lovelorn, tender tenor that helps to…

by Skope • August 23, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 23, 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 Watch: Patoranking “Higher” Video Out Now Patoranking reveals his brand new video for “Higher,” the opening track from his anticipated fourth…

by Skope • August 23, 2023

Prepare to be swept away on a whirlwind of sonic splendour as Hilary Roberts, the enchantress, graces us with her latest hit, ‘Euphoria’. Following her ethereal anthem ‘Free’, Roberts transcends the ordinary, unveiling an electronic dance-pop tapestry that is nothing short of a euphoric revelation. Arpeggiated synths dance like stardust across a moonlit sky, while…

by Skope • August 23, 2023

Canadian singer/songwriter and roots rock artist Vili V serves up a delightful musical ride with his latest single. He steeps “Tupelo Rhythm” in the blues and summons up the sights and smells prevalent south of the Mason-Dixon line with off-handed ease. It belies the hard work necessary for such magic to take hold. It’s another…

by Skope • August 23, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – august 23, 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 Rising artist Archer returns with the infectious bedroom-pop single ‘Bittersweet’ Rising Gold Coast-based artist Archer makes an instant impact on the…

by Skope • August 23, 2023

It follows that Mark Adams stocks his California Bound-titled album with plenty of California-related sounds, whether these be the Byrds-y guitar jangle that appears and then disappears on opener, “She Was Crying,” or some of the more California-esque country music that follows on this satisfying 10-song release. You’ll find sonic pleasure wherever you land on…

by Skope • August 22, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – august 22, 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 Scott Hepple and the Sun Band — Wildfires UK psychedelic rock band Scott Hepple and the Sun Band has released “Wildfires,”…

by Skope • August 22, 2023

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…

by Skope • August 22, 2023

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…

by Skope • August 22, 2023

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,…

by Skope • August 22, 2023

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…

by Skope • August 22, 2023

@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…

by Skope • August 21, 2023

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,…

by Skope • August 21, 2023

@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…

by Skope • August 21, 2023

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…

by Skope • August 20, 2023

“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…