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by Skope • June 15, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 15, 2023

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,…

by Skope • June 15, 2023

@skopemag news – thursday – june 15, 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 Amazon Music and Still Rising Corp. Announce Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival Lineup, With Alex Vaughn, Kalan.FrFr and More The Leimert Park…

by Skope • June 14, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 14, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 14, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – june 13, 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 [Single] Messiah Kaine – Heart Make Hustle prod. by Beats Mafia Massachusetts emcee Messiah Kaine releases his newest single “Heart Make…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

“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,…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 13, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

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 –…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – june 12, 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 Music Submission: Naomi Psalm This free spirited Florida girl began turning her poetry into songs in her early teens. Yet highly…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

“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…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 12, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 11, 2023

@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…

by Skope • June 11, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 11, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 10, 2023

@skopemag news – friday – june 10, 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 AUGUST ROYALS RELEASES “LOVE YOU ‘TIL I DIE” Coming off the back of last month’s release of “Angel Arms,” “Love You…

by Skope • June 10, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

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…

by Skope • June 9, 2023

@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…

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…