Category: FEATURES

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by Skope • June 9, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – june 9, 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 Sabrina Ponte Pays Tribute to the Amazing Men in Our Lives With New Single “The Good Guy” June 9th, 2023 (Nashville,…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 8, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 8, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 7, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 7, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 7, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 6, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 6, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 6, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – june 6, 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 Beach Weather @ Paradise Rock Club in Boston on June 24 In recent news, the band just released a new version…

by Skope • June 6, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

@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,…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 5, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 4, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 3, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 3, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 3, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

@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”,…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 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 Today Alex Exists’ Shares “Believe The Hype” feat. Sam Casey Ahead of New Album ‘Everybody’s Famous’ Out June 16 As anticipation…

by Skope • June 2, 2023

@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,…

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…