Category: FEATURES

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by Skope • July 25, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – july 25, 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 Jazz Trumpeter And Singer Matt Von Roderick Releases New Album ‘CELESTIAL HEART’ “CELESTIAL HEART is a special album with a bit…

by Skope • July 25, 2023

New Jersey-based indie-rock/alternative outfit Little Falls Trophy, the musical brainchild of Doug Albregts, has just released the album, “Dutch Motel.” Doug sat down with @skopemag to talk about this wonderful collection of songs. @skopemag: Tell us about your amazing new album. Doug Albregts: It’s a nice travel back in time. It’s more melodic and dialed-back…

by Skope • July 25, 2023

Rock music in New York City is one of the last things on earth that can’t be done the easy way. If you want the respect of audiences and peers in America’s most legendary rock scene, you’ve got to put the time in. That means honing your craft in practice spaces, playing little clubs, and…

by Skope • July 24, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – july 24, 2023 @ 4 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 The Caracal Project – Under the northern lights (UKF) Félix Burnod aka The Caracal Project has quickly established himself as one…

by Skope • July 23, 2023

Born and raised in the John Hughes charm of the greater Chicagoland area, pop singer-songwriter Carly Hanley spent her childhood on stage. Ever a creative mind, she eventually pursued a career in film and video production, gathering the stories and sentiments that now inform her catchy hook-driven pop tunes that explore friendship, romance, and self-realization.…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

@skopemag news – saturday – july 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 Paul Cauthen Announces 33-Date Headlining Tour & Shares New Song Today, Paul Cauthen– the singer, songwriter and proud son of Tyler,…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

Rev Peter Unger – ‘Be Not Afraid’ https://www.reverbnation.com/revpeterunger/song/34064685-be-not-afraid-7-14 Strength through a powerful belief system command “Be Not Afraid 7-14” presents Rev Peter Unger as a thoughtful storyteller. Everything within the sound features an origami-like structure. He implores the listener to gaze up upon the savior, as this delicacy feels doubly refreshing. Not an instruction; for…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

Scott & Sabrina slide into a classic Americana in the dreamy “Home.” The verses rest right in the soul of the sound. Rhythms have a laid-back mellowness, allowing every gesture to radiate in the vast space. Letting the instruments gradually enter the fray has this fantastic, beautiful bountiful style. Much of the work goes for…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

Samsara crafts a lovely atmosphere in the poetic “Invisible.” Verses have a quiet majesty. The arrangement keeps things to the essentials allowing her voice to soar to the heavens. Guitar work goes right for the restrained, and the keyboard chords have this soothing wash. Rhythms embrace the pastoral, for her lyricism has this contemplative tenor.…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

Operating under a slew of alternating monikers over the past few decades, rocker/singer-songwriter Greg Hoy is taking his birth name for a spin this time around. After over a decade in Brooklyn, NY, Hoy relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area as a part of the 2010’s tech boom. Relentless with his prolific music output,…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

Anthony Sobak’s band bears his last name and there’s no question when listening to his new release A Little More Time that Sobak stamps every shred of his personality on the songs. The album’s ten songs largely swear allegiance to a hard rock sound, but Sobak and his collaborators vary the approach enough that no one can…

by Skope • July 22, 2023

Starting with the outcry of the guitars to the sensuous purr of the lead vocal, you could say that Cedars’ new single “Empire” has all the parts of a classic alternative rock track and be entirely right. That said, what separates this release from the countless tributes to the legacy of iconic alternative rock and…

by Skope • July 21, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – july 21, 2023 @ 4 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 REPENTANCE – Unleash Lyric Video for Second Single “Buried By Fear” Chicago, Illinois based metal outfit REPENTANCE has delivered another intense…

by Skope • July 21, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – july 21, 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 Joonti presenta su nuevo sencillo “Fuera de Control” El joven artista puertorriqueño, Joonti, está demostrando una vez más por qué es…

by Skope • July 21, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – july 21, 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 NLE CHOPPA IGNITES DANCE CRAZE IN “STOMP EM OUT” MUSIC VIDEO WITH DUKE DEUCE The music video brings these two hometown…

by Skope • July 21, 2023

Listen to the catchy single ‘Glossy Lips’ by DAYNIM and watch the mesmerizing music video as they take you on a journey of self-expression and empowerment. The Bangkok-based RnB/Hiphop/Pop sensation has done it again, captivating audiences with their unique blend of genres and empowering energy. If you’re a fan of feel-good music that oozes self-expression…

by Skope • July 21, 2023

Kentucky native and Curb Records artist Hannah Ellis continues her ascent in Country Music with new release “Wine Country”. This new foray into an ever-brighter spotlight couples inspired strands of traditional country with spirited rock influences that mix in fresh and energetic ways. Few artists enjoying success today claim the same disciplined pedigree that Ellis…

by Skope • July 20, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – july 20, 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 JOIN AC/ROCK ARTIST JORDAN ASHER ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE SUMMIT WITH NEW SINGLE ‘EVEREST’ Global touring artist Jordan Asher’s latest…

by Skope • July 20, 2023

Teal Penguin was founded and is led by Balu, its’ singer-songwriter and lead guitarist. Balu was fortunate to pursue diverse career interests, but all along he kept his musical passions alive by playing in various local bands, composing and writing. Balu then founded Teal Penguin, who released their first EP, Davos Man, in 2022. As…

by Skope • July 20, 2023

The inception of Sarah Reeves’ latest single, ‘Get Back Your Fight,’ is your popular viral moment without intent. The first clip of a ‘Get Back your Fight’ demo was in the form of an Instagram reel, with the most vulnerable and raw version of Sarah Reeves her fans have ever heard. ‘Get Back Your Fight’…

by Skope • July 20, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – july 20, 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 French Death Metal Project Angel Rising Drops “Utopia” Single & Video Angel Rising, the pioneering one-man band initially known as Listenangel,…

by Skope • July 20, 2023

Steven Chelliah’s new album FuzAsian, showcases the Fusion-Jazz guitarist’s evolution as a songwriter and vocalist, where he seamlessly blends his Fusion Jazz and Songwriting DNA into one cohesive musical statement. We got to chat with the artist about this unique method, his influences and goals. – Hi Steven Chelliah! Can you start by telling us…

by Skope • July 20, 2023

It takes a special band to score arcade-style video games. The music must be appealing, but it can’t be passive: it needs to reflect the excitement and abandon of play. It can allude to traditions but also needs to sound modern and fresh. Videogames are an electronic art form, so music meant for high-score chasing…

by Skope • July 19, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – july 19, 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 POSTDATA (Paul Murphy) Channels Determination on New Single, “Try” | ‘Run Wild’ LP Due 9/22 via Paper Bag Records POSTDATA —…

by Skope • July 19, 2023

As if Allegra’s hit anthem ‘Round & Round’ wasn’t quite enough to satisfy your ears this month, then don’t fret as she has come prepared with the perfect follow-up as her track gets a remix from the one and only Tiësto! Tiësto’s remix of Allegra’s original mix takes a bold departure from original essence. The…

by Skope • July 19, 2023

There’s an inherent catchiness to Dark Below’s new single “Make Believe” that bolsters the heaviness in the band’s presentation. The three piece of Joshua Campbell, Josh Grove, and Quin Koldan likewise play with a tightness that belies their years. The power trio format has made a resurgence in recent years, particularly in heavy music, and the energy…

by Skope • July 19, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – july 19, 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 ASH share new single ‘Like A God’ | New album ‘Race The Night’ out 15th Sept via Fierce Panda Ash are…

by Skope • July 19, 2023

The song “Surviving,” off Cullen Wade and The Waters’ self-titled debut album, takes on new meaning as he sings about a girl that wants to live, not just survive. That was too true for all of us, after approximately two years of pandemic life. At first, yes, as the body bags were piling up outside…

by Skope • July 19, 2023

The fiery, comet-like passions of early years flash brightly across adolescence, rarely penetrating as brightly into older age. But, persevering even through the longest and strangest trips, the echoes of that devotion can be felt till the end. Available and poignant still to those who care, the embers of love and art remain tangible and…

by Skope • July 18, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – july 18, 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 Finnish death metal band Philadelphia Incident releases new single “OBEY” Prepare to be engulfed by their crushing riffs, thunderous drums, and…

by Skope • July 18, 2023

If you’re a fan of compelling vocals that can ascend toward the heavens like there’s no tomorrow, there’s not much chance you’ve gone your whole adult life without turning up a classic work like “Over the Rainbow” at least a couple of times, but when Giorgia Fumanti stepped up to the microphone to record her…

by Skope • July 18, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – july 18, 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 Skope single submission: Murs X Wiardon, “Flowers For Guru”. Guru of Gangstarr celebrated by West Coast underground vet Murs is a…

by Skope • July 18, 2023

Yellow-clad and dangerous, SMILEZ is quickly becoming a staple and poster child of the emo-rap scene. Dripping in the perfect concoction of irony, nostalgia, and attitude, his music, style, and personality resonate deeply with listeners across multiple generations. Influenced by acts ranging from Green Day to Tupac, the LA rapper can strut with swagger onto…

by Skope • July 18, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of Alternative R&B, a new talent has emerged, captivating hearts and souls with her enchanting melodies and profound vocal prowess. Meet jocelvn, hailing from both California and Taiwan, this multicultural songstress seamlessly weaves her diverse influences together, giving birth to a fluid Alt-R&B/Soul sound that is as innovative as it is…

by Skope • July 18, 2023

San Antonio-based indie-pop band Buttercup has just released its gorgeously minimalist album, “Grand Marais.” The band’s lead singer/keyboardist/guitarist Erik Sanden sat down with @skopemag to talk about this emotional collection of songs. @skopemag: Tell us about your new album, “Grand Marais.” Erik Sanden: This record is so minimal that it kinda scares me—there is so…

by Skope • July 17, 2023

For aspiring artists migrating to Los Angeles from the Midwest and beyond, the promises of wealth and fame often overshadow other possibilities. For Adam Darling and Stephanie Amber of alt-pop duo Honey and Blue, their true treasure in the City of Angels was finding each other. Stephanie Amber, a self-proclaimed theater geek raised in New…

by Skope • July 17, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – july 17, 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 Norwegian blackened death metal act Tides of Chaos release new single “Screams” The Norwegian melodic blackened death metal band Tides of…

by Skope • July 16, 2023

The Dayton, Ohio-based Americana band releases their latest single on July 14, 2023. The song portrays a conversation between Archangels Michael and Gabriel. I thought it would be interesting if Michael and another archangel were together trying to solve the great issues of the day, just as we all do with our friends over dinner…

by Skope • July 15, 2023

Lavender Blues engages in a ritualistic rhythm on the infectious “The Kreyòl Song.” Vocals have a melodic quality as they unfurl in a joyous, colorful way. Percussion embraces the tactile, and the song feels alive. A driving classic rock sound races through as the NEW Bardots display a sense of urgency as “Policy of Truth”…

by Skope • July 15, 2023

The Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist will release the 15-song collection with MTS Records on July 14th, 2023. “Faith In Me” is the first single and video. Singer, songwriter and guitarist John Dorsch is proud to announce the release of his new album “Elevation” on July 14th (MTS Records). The album showcases Dorsch’s unique style of folk rock/Americana and…