Category: FEATURES

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@skopemag news – thursday – june 8, 2023 @ 9 am est

@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…

New Video By Joe West “Him”

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…

EMIKA LOVE RELEASES NEW FEEL-GOOD SINGLE ‘BAD DAY NOT LIFE’

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…

@skopemag news – wednesday – june 7, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@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…

@skopemag news – tuesday – june 6, 2023 @ 5 pm est

@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…

New Video By Boys Club For Girls “5 O’Clock Shadow”

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…

@skopemag news – tuesday – june 6, 2023 @ 10 am est

@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…

Katie Callahan weaves a compelling, thought-provoking narrative on “EXTRAORDINARY”

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…

@skopemag news – monday – june 5, 2023 @ 11 pm est

@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,…

KENDRA ERIKA Releases “WITCHCRAFT”

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…

Sarantos’ “Sunflower” Blooms Just in Time for Father’s Day: A Country Ode to Daddy-Daughter Bonding

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…

@skopemag news – friday – june 5, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@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…

Chris St. John releases new album ‘The Sinner and the Saint’

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…

Award-Winning Lorenzo Gabanizza & Multi-Plat Artist Jeff Christie Team Up For New Single ‘I don’t want to live without you’

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…

Impact of Crypto Gambling on the Music Industry

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…

Kris Anders Releases New Single ‘I’m Ready’

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…

Pete Price Releases New Single and Video to Promote Unity Amidst Political Division

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…

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 2023 @ 11 pm est

@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”,…

New Album ‘Meant To Be’ By Clark Ford feat. Underground Treehouse

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…

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 2023 @ 3 pm est

@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…

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 2023 @ 1 pm est

@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,…

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 2023 @ 12 pm est

@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…

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 2023 @ 10 am est

@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,”…

DAN RUSSELL Releases “I Just Wanna Get Warm”

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…

Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Chris St. John to Perform Free Album Release Concert to Benefit HALO Missions  

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…

@skopemag news – friday – june 2, 2023 @ 8 am est

@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…

@skopemag exclusive – The Piano Painter – Diego Bassignana

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…

The Complete Guide to Playing an Outdoor Acoustic Set

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…

‘1 2 3’ by Leon Hesby

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…

@skopemag news – thursday – june 1, 2023 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag news – thursday – june 1, 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 NOFUN!’S GARRETT GLOOM AND LOUIE LAMBO NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “PLAIN JANE” Multi-talented artists Garrett Gloom and Louie Lambo from the…

Libba is back with a brand new studio work, “Daydream.”

Libba has recently released a new studio work that sets the bar higher regarding innovation and energy. The latest release, titled “Daydream,” stands out as a stunning example of blending different genres to create a fresh and distinctive sonic formula. The sound of this release channels the energy of rock, but it also boasts a…

@skopemag news – thursday – june 1, 2023 @ 10 am est

@skopemag news – thursday – june 1, 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 Free Label (Your Mom’s Favourite Party Band) Share Confident Single “Shine” “Shine” is the first single to be shared from…

PAUL HAGER Releases “BROKEN PROMISES”

SONG LYRICS (1st Verse) A broken Promise is like a broken heart Whose pain remains for all eternity. Though Promises are hard to keep accept this one from me i promise that my love will always be. https://www.instagram.com/paulhagernashville/ (Chorus) Your broken promises are tearing me apart but my love is stronger than you can see…

Alias Wayne Releases New EP

Rollicking strings dispense a quiet harmony with Ranzel X Kendrick’s honey-sweet but quite distant vocal in the folky “Eight Ball in the Corner Pocket” which is both simple and bitterly complex in its emotional tinge, but much like the song’s tracklist neighbor in the new EP from his Alias Wayne moniker, Fubar, “Window of My Soul,”…

@skopemag news – wednesday – may 31, 2023 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag news – wednesday – may 31, 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 Ready for broadcast… Where I Run To from renowned British gospel / blues group Out of the Ashes With hundreds of…

The Real Jeremiah: Unleashing a New Era of Raw Talent

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of hip-hop, a rising star is ready to make his mark. The Real Jeremiah, an up and coming rapper, is bringing a fresh wave of energy to the industry with his unique blend of raw talent and authentic storytelling. Let’s take a closer look at the journey of this promising…

@skopemag news – wednesday – may 31, 2023 @ 9 am est

@skopemag news – wednesday – may 31, 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 Ready for broadcast… Armor from Scottish singer / songwriter Natalie Clark Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from Virgin’s…