Category: FEATURES

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by Skope • April 4, 2023

@skopemag news -tuesday – april 4, 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 Rapper Sexyy Red Knows Exactly What She Wants Late last year, Summer Walker shocked the world when she shared a video…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

Are you a professional musician or audio engineer who is moving out of state? Whether it’s a big career move or just a personal choice, the process of packing your music and recording equipment and shipping it to your new home can be daunting. However, with proper preparation and organization, you can safely relocate all…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – april 3, 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 TARDIGRADE INFERNO Launch Video for “Arrival of a Train” Charming dark cabaret metal adepts TARDIGRADE INFERNO have released the official music…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

Oklahoma has produced some of the biggest names in the music industry. The Gap Band and Charlie Wilson, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood , Wayman Tisdale and Hanson. Oklahoma`s premier hip hop artist Robert C. Daniels II aka Dangerous Rob, known to his friends as D-Rob, has already made his mark in Japan, Germany, Australia and…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

The Chicago-based singer-songwriter releases “We’ll Answer the Call,” the title track to his concept EP about the 1936 US Olympic Rowing Team. The single follows the national radio airplay chart-topping success of “Point Me East.” Known for his emotional vocal delivery, his inspiring acoustic melodies and his moving lyrics, John McDonough enjoyed breakout success in 2021, with…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

We remember the ’90s as a golden age for R&B. We all know about the dazzling songwriting, the dance moves, the music videos and the fashion, the huge personalities and impeccable performances. But there’s another reason that R&B from the last decade of the 20th Century has lasted. It’s because artists and producers could integrate…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – april 3, 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 BTS’ SUGA TO RELEASE 1ST SOLO ALBUM D-DAY AS AGUST DON APRIL 21 SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS will…

by Skope • April 3, 2023

The Mezcaltones has been described as “four guys dressed as cowboys and two women dressed like Spanish Mexican that you might find in a Quentin Tarantino movie.” And we should add, the group’s music sounds like the songs you may also hear on a Tarantino movie soundtrack. Mixing alt.country vibes with a touch of a…

by Skope • April 2, 2023

@skopemag news – sunday – april 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 INVICTA – TRIUMPH AND TORMENT – Out Now! Triumph and Torment includes 10 tracks of vicious and melodic Death/Thrash fit for…

by Skope • April 2, 2023

The Verve Jazz Ensemble, a group that pays homage to the past while establishing newer, younger audiences for the vintage sound of classic instrumental jazz, announced the release of their latest single, “The Odd Couple Theme.” A tribute to the legendary composer Neal Hefti, the single features the band’s unique take on Hefti’s classic tune.…

by Skope • April 2, 2023

– How did you first get into hip-hop, and what inspired you to pursue a career in music? My father is the sole reason why I discovered or got into hip-hop in the first place. He is the epitome of someone who got bit by the ‘Hip-Hop bug’ and naturally so did I. What inspired…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – march 31, 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 Catalyna presenta su nueva propuesta musical “Fili” La cantante Catalyna, bajo el sello discográfico de Y Entertainment, presenta su nuevo sencillo…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

Comely vocal harmonies. An eroticized tempo. Melodies that ache with the sort of lust entire motion pictures are written around. In her new single “Ain’t Buyin’ It,” singer and songwriter Xolex isn’t concerned with keeping up with the biggest trends in the American underground today – she’s too busy unleashing a brutally provocative anthem of poetry and…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

It’s safe to assume after hearing The Brian Shapiro Band’s new single “Better in TX” that Shapiro and his three other bandmates aren’t fans of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Shapiro writes about Texan attitudes towards pregnancy/abortion and pandemic related matters as illustrative of the state’s deep-seated nonsense. His lyrics make it clear that Shapiro sees…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – march 31, 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 Kenzo Balla Stays On Point with “Kan’t Lack” Single Bringing his incomparable energy to every instrumental, Kenzo Balla is quickly rising…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

Whether you are a professional guitar player, an amateur enthusiast, or simply love to learn everything you can about music and musical instruments. You have most definitely clicked on the right article! Here are five fascinating and unbelievable facts about guitars. 1. The Most Expensive Guitar Sold for $2.8 Million The ‘Reach Out To Asia’…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – march 31, 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 NEW MUSIC: R&B STILL REIGNS WITH KENYON DIXON’S NEW SINGLE “SLOW DANCING” Today, Grammy-nominated recording artist Kenyon Dixon returns with his…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – march 31, 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 SHERLOCKS SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘DON’T LET IT OUT’ FROM THE NEW ALBUM ‘PEOPLE LIKE ME & YOU’ WHICH FOLLOWS…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

The elephant in the room is how much Nick Maskill of M. Crane sounds like The Killers’ Brandon Flowers. He sings with such unrestrained passion on these eleven dramatic songs. The band, from Tucson, Arizona, even has roots close to The Killers’ original Las Vegas hometown. The group’s latest album is one fine collection titled…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

MTS Management Group artists Alex Krawczyk, Gary Pratt, Miss Freddye, Sarantos, See Your Shadow, Tia McGraff, HeIsTheArtist and more are included alongside notable artists on three March 29th compilation releases from Versailles Records. PITTSBURGH, PA – March 27, 2023 – MTS Management Group is proud to announce the inclusion of some of its most prominent artists on…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

The “Queen of Horror Blues” releases her first full-length album on March 31st, 2023. The UK-based artist blends slide blues guitars with horror-inspired lyrics and visuals. Renowned musician, slide guitarist, singer and songwriter, The Curse of K.K. Hammond is dropping her debut album, aptly titled “Death Roll Blues.” Already having racked up more than 350K Spotify streams…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

On Wednesday, the non-profit’s co-founder and Ohio Country Music Hall of Famer, Richard Lynch announced the star-studded lineup during a Facebook livestream event. WAYNESVILLE, OH – March 30, 2023 — Country music singer-songwriter Richard Lynch is proud to announce the lineup for the 2023 benefit concert series for his Love Tattoo Foundation. Lynch announced the schedule during a facebook…

by Skope • March 31, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – march 31, 2023 @ 6 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 Mister Rabbit is making a “Subtle Tribute” to the musicians who came before us Their debut album, End of History Illusion,…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

“Ruin Your Life Mode” is a great single from Israeli born and based singer Sheer Haimov and expands on her recent string of musical successes. The 22 year old has blazed an unbelievable early trail working with excellent collaborators, but the burning heart of her art lies in her hands alone. She comes to her…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

I have had the pleasure to hear Laura Cheadle’s music for many years now and her growth, as an artist, has been tremendous. Laura has always had such a positive aura about her and the music solidifies that fact, to this day. Laura Cheadle’s latest release is titled “Time Thief” and she proves that she…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – march 30, 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 Ready for broadcast… How High from Scottish singer / songwriter Natalie Clark Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – march 30, 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 Manic Boys And Girls Club Assure “We’ll Be Fine” with New Single & Video We all live with the mistakes…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

Although Elizabeth Ghandour describes the music she makes with the band Elour as ‘femme rock,’ a much more accurate term might be ‘angry femme rock’ because Ghandour mostly sounds angry, sometimes raging at named and unnamed machines throughout the album Blood Running. The recording opens with one titled “Reputation” where Ghandour screams/sings, “Take your weight…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

Incoming deep-space transmission… Vessel ID: Sonarpilot Crew: Michael Moppert — electronic musician, digital designer, creative head of mission Roger Maeder — multimedia expert, computer engineer Jonny Miller – DJ, mission coordinator Location: Unknown… constantly changing across multiple dimensions Congratulations. You’ve discovered a portal to alternate dimensions. Align your course with any track on The Mirage…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

Way up north, right at the US-Canadian border, you stumble upon a barn oozing with sounds of bluesy outlaw swamp rock. Well, come on in—and meet the Waydown Wailers. Yes, you’ve just stumbled upon brothers Dave and Christian Parker rehearsing, jamming, barking, and harmonizing their way through a diverse set of songs, swung together over…

by Skope • March 30, 2023

Let me tell you, as someone who’s not well-versed in Austrian music, stumbling upon ViennaCC’s new single “Cabriolet” was a refreshing and delightful experience. This track is just the kind of upbeat, fun, and light-hearted pop music that we need in our lives right now. At first, I was a little skeptical because the song…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

Mano Ray, is a songwriter born in Angola and raised between Portugal and Belgium. With Nicolas Janssen created Aurore Crew Production, a label to record couples of electrifying, paranoid and emotional songs, ranging from Rock + Punk + Funk + Electro + Afrobeat and Pop, sung in English, French and Spanish. https://www.instagram.com/artistmanoray/ Mano Ray has…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – march 30, 2023 @ 1 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 Scowl bloom on new single “Psychic Dance Routine”, share video Just nine days away from their highly-anticipated EP, Psychic Dance Routine…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

– Why did you choose the name Solarrio? Solarrio started as a side project with my co-producer Fonz. At that time, we were both dealing with a cold, grey winter in Berlin but we were trying to make funky dance music. There was a tanning salon across the street (they’re called Solarium in Germany) that…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

Instead of striking a softer note with the rather tempo-oriented “The Crossing,” even this slower song from The Price Brothers Band’s Live at the Yellow Cab Tavern sees the Pete Price-fronted act putting in a lot more muscle than you might be expecting. Just when it feels like things are about to mellow in the sterling “Foolish…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 29, 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 Your Ex (FFO: Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy, Cautious Clay, bLAck pARty, Khalid) Singer/songwriter/producer Your Ex is an LA native who found…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

Sarantos returns to the forefront of music once again, as one of the world’s most diligent workers it was only a matter of time before he returned. His latest single, “Another Surgery,” is a dark and sad tune that’s all about his father’s passing and the way Sarantos’ takes this event and uses to fill…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

If you do it right, living well is its own art form. Everything in your environment becomes an extension of your aesthetic and proof of your discernment and personal style. Not every artist can do this, of course. But for those who can, the music — and the self-expression — never stops. The beautifully shot…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 29, 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 ‘Blade Of The Demon God’ Is The New Official Video From POLYMERASE POLYMERASE – Blade Of The Demon God [Official Video]…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

Rene Erickson’s Silent Street album is an eleven-song collection of guitar instrumentals. Erickson is a skilled guitarist and fills this half-hour-plus album with plenty of enjoyable acoustic guitar sounds. The album’s title cut, which arrives five songs in, is a relatively quiet piece (as its title suggests). However, Erickson is anything but a quiet musician.…