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New Dream-folk Project by Norwegian Singer/Songwriter Stian Fjelldal The Island — Part One, the sparkling debut by Norwegian singer-songwriter Stian Fjelldal‘s new dream-folk project Birds Are Better has just been released to Spotify and all the major services. Stream Creative and eclectic, Birds are Better owes as much to classic groups like Crosby, Stills &…
The North Carolina-based americana singer-songwriter follows “Falling Off the Merry Go Round” with another Independent Music Network charting single, “Two Shots of Tequila.” Americana singer-songwriter Pam Ross is set to release her newest single, “Two Shots of Tequila,” on June 16th (MTS Records.) The single is the follow-up to her well-received Top 20 ITunes UK Rock…
The multiple award-nominated Christian country artist from Dallas has released another single written by her father. “Dreams Do Die Hard” drops on June 16th. Dallas, Texas-based Christian Country artist Stephanie “Lady Redneck” Lee is proud to announce the release of her new single, “Dreams Do Die Hard”, on June 16th. The song is a slow tempo, country…
Roc Nation’s R&B songstress Maeta has released the video for “Questions,” the song off her latest EP When I Hear Your Name that was produced by KAYTRANADA. The video shows Maeta as she contemplates if a love will stay forever while Kaytranada’s slick beat sets the tone for this Summer hit. Stream When I Hear…
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What would a “Drum City” be like? It’d be loud, sure, but it wouldn’t be a place of lawlessness and effrontery. Nobody knows the importance of discipline like a good drummer does. Drum City would be a raucous place but a solid and sensible one, too. Residents would always know what time it was. Great…
Growing up in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, neo-soul artist and rapper J-Will got an early start turning tragedies into inspiring art. Reflecting on family and community crises through poetry at a young age, he found a healthy way to cope and a powerful medium of expression. With his recent relocation to Los Angeles, J-Will now preaches…
@skopemag news – thursday – june 15, 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 Los Angeles Rapper nascar aloe Shares Sinister New Music Video “OGRE” Blending raw, unrestrained energy with his punk aesthetic and cutting-edge…
@skopemag news – thursday – june 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 Bohardt Shines Light On ADHD & Depression In Dark Alt-Pop Single ‘Manipulated’ ‘Manipulated’ takes a candid look at the challenges of…
New Jersey-based indie rock group Scoville Unit is here to spice up the monotonous copycat cycle of the music industry. Formed by college friends Drew Isleib and Gandhar Savur , the band draws on the best of its members’ musical experiences. Savur cultivated his punk-informed melodic sensibilities by years of touring with his previous band,…
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@skopemag news – wednesday – june 14, 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 TROUBADOR COYLE GIRELLI RELEASES UPBEAT LOVE SONG ‘MUSEUM DAY’ It sounds like a hot summer’s night on the town in New…
Prolific singer-songwriter Ron Brunk has stories to tell—and an inexhaustible arsenal of ways to tell them. Raised between opposite poles of West Virginia, he grew up on a changing diet of coal-miner’s tales, Yankee folk, rock n roll, and poetry. Skipping class to go to the library, he consumed the classics and internalized their ability…
Vaping has become a popular hobby in recent years, and many musicians wonder if it’s good or bad for their health. While there’s still some debate about the long-term effects of vaping, evidence suggests that it’s a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. But is vaping good or bad for musicians? The answer depends on many…
@skopemag news – tuesday – june 13, 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 Death Bells share ‘Heaven Is Your Company’ single + video, announce upcoming tour dates Today, Death Bells share a brand new…
A Minneapolis-grown singer and songwriter whose bent on exploring the never-ending sonic space that is music. A multi-dimensional artist in more ways than one, Mychael Gabriel is on a mission to break the barriers of what is and what could be. His unique creativity is in a constant state of evolution and innovation, guaranteeing that…
Troy Petty’s single, “Alonetown,” is a dramatic piece of music. It is a full 4:27 of powerfully emotive sound. The song begins dramatically with ten seconds of spoken word content, before the track’s instrumental parts set in. These come in quietly, with Petty singing gently over subtle piano instrumentation. This same hushed performance lasts for…
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“If The Smiths were to have a child with Joy Division and Radiohead raised it, the chances are likely it would be Blindness & Light.” – The Other Side Reviews Post Punk musician Blindness & Light is releasing their debut and self-titled album Blindness & Light July 1st, 2023. Inspired by the 80s post-punk movement,…
If you want to know where modern pop music is today, you must look to artists such as Calliope Wren, though pop hardly seems the right word in this case. The term pop might suggest accessible and infectious music and Her and I is certainly that, but it is a loaded term, perhaps implying something…
When UK hip-hop rapper-producers Donae’o and OG Relli started texting again last year, they had no idea what beautiful creation would blossom from their collaboration. In the process, they discovered shared heritage, passion, and aims for their music that seamlessly combined to create a casually contagious track. Regarded as a national treasure, UK funky house…
Nashville-based country singer-songwriter George Shingleton has just released his soul-touching new single, “I Can’t Let You Go,” and he sat down with @skopemag to talk about this emotional song. @skopemag: Tell us about your new single, “I Can’t Let You Go.” George: “I Can’t Let You Go” happened out of the blue during a late-night…
You may have come across gaming sites filled with slots if you spend any meaningful amount of time online. Otherwise known as online casino slots, these games are digital versions of the one-armed bandits that you’ll be familiar with from bars, clubs, and casinos across North America. We say you might have come across them…
Epic Nelson goes for a rustic slice of Americana on the riveting classic rock of “So Many Years.” The interplay amongst the band is fiery, bringing up elements of the blues, folk, and so much more. By blending the many influences, Epic Nelson has a colorful array that befalls the listener. An unrelenting optimism propels…
A deep sorrow emerges in “She Talks With Jesus,” as Farees treats his subject matter with the utmost respect. The acoustic guitar has a gentleness, ideally adding to the sense of compassion that takes shape. Much of the piece has this excellent flexibility, for he lets the message truly sink into the mind with an…
Although Randy Ross’s single, “Blown’ Dust,” begins with somewhat rock-ish electric guitar, once fiddle enters the mix, it’s clear this is a country song. It’s a travelling song, too, adding to a long line of troubadour musician-y road tunes. Ross looks like a young man in pictures, but sings – at least this song –…
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She’s battled just about anything you can and has come out the other side. Or rather, they have… Shawney Rainne is releasing her EP Alter Ego May 19th, 2023. The 3-track project marks a new start for the RnB artist that is sure to prove to industry that Shawney has what it takes to be…
The Brian Berggoetz Band plays with pure fire on the revelry of “It’s Gonna Rain.” Everything about it syncs into place effortlessly. Guitar work goes for a classic rock fervor, as they let the piece embrace a driving rhythm. Everything about it suggests vast, wide-open spaces in the best way possible. Volume is given, for…
“I’m not too proud to ask for help,” raps SMILEZ in the chorus of “Mentally I’m Somewhere Else,” his latest single. It’s a simple line with complex implications — and it could only have been delivered by a vocalist of great expressive nuance. SMILEZ sounds damaged but tough, swaggering but humble, deeply troubled but profoundly…
Electric Sufi is delighted to announce their new debut album “Breathe In Life”. Using electronica with an Asian infusion and taking inspiration from truly venerable art forms such as Sufi poetry, Electric Sufi intends to bring attention to the ongoing climate crises. Their goal is to unite listeners from all backgrounds and walks of life…
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…
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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…
