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The Independent Music Network Award Winner and New Music Awards Nominee from Pittsburgh releases his follow up to his #1 radio chart smash, “Sounds Like Whiskey to Me.” Pittsburgh’s Gary Pratt is an award-winning country musician who has gained fame on both national and international music charts. He blends the classic country sound with his unique…
@skopemag news – friday – march 3, 2023 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Chime School shares new single/video, plus tour dates w/ Blues Lawyer Following up their *very* well-received 2021 self-titled debut album, Chime School are back with more perfect pop, this time on the most…
Who inspired you to enter into psychology? During my family trip in India, we passed by a poverty stricken area where I saw two little boys happily playing in a gutter full of sewage water. When our car stopped they ran up to our window laughing and smiling. Nearby, their grandmother was sitting inside a…
@skopemag news – friday – march 3, 2023 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Indie jazz-rock collective Waters Of March reconcile with the past on brand new single “Red Madrone”, debut EP out this April Today, musical collective Waters of March are elated to release “Red Madrone”,…
Shayne Cook releases emotionally charged, stripped back music. Based in Melbourne, Australia, his latest single, “Miles Away” hit the UK iTunes Top 25. Shayne Cook is a genre-bending artist traversing many an era of sounds to create magical listener experiences. His latest single is “Miles Away,” has already received critical acclaim across the board, both from…
If you’re an up-and-coming musician, selling merch is a great way to make some extra money on the road. Not only that, but selling merch is also a great way to promote your brand and get your name out there. But what type of merch should you sell? Here are 5 ideas to get you…
Where should you go when the world seems strange, when you’re full of rage, and confusion reigns? Well, you might look to go Elsewhere. The punky prog-rock brainchild of Bostonian Michael Aroian, Elsewhere shreds full steam ahead at topics like addiction, disease, politics, and religion. With Aroian at his prophetic pulpit axe-in-hand and mic-to-mouth, he’s…
Brie Stoner is no stranger to harmonizing tensions, whether in creating haunting choir-like layers of vocals in her songs or in her defiance of being defined by any singular identity. Born American but growing up in Madrid, Spain, Brie has been a coincidence of languages, cultures, and creative expressions her whole life – a confluence…
@skopemag news – friday – march 3, 2023 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Trim Jeezus – Some IDK (feat. Louie Ray) DJ Pack Kidnap Shares New Single & Video “Things Change” feat pinkpirate Speaking about “Things Change”, Kidnap says: “pinkpirate’s vocals contain so much character that…
Miami-based alt-pop artist, OCCO, is preparing to release his highly-anticipated EP, “Worth It,” on March 3rd, 2023. With a reputation for dwelling in his own genre, his own musical vision. OCCO creates a unique and immersive experience for listeners. OCCO’s carefully crafted lyrics are rich in imagery and storytelling, exploring themes of belonging, adventure, and…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 2, 2023 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services SPIRIT POSSESSION: “Orthodox Weapons” Single From Portland Black Metal Duo Now Streaming; “Orthodox Weapons” is the decimating new song from Portland, Oregon black metal duo SPIRIT POSSESSION, the latest harbinger from their impending…
“Fallen Angel,” an Edgy Power Ballad Penned With Multiple Grammy Nominee Lauren Christy of The Matrix Capping a prolific run of more than 10 popular streaming singles since 2017, Johnnie Mikel released his highly anticipated full length debut Purgatory February 3, with his latest track “Fallen Angel,” an infectious, fiery and funked out power ballad…
@skopemag news – thursday – march 2, 2023 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services GYRDLEAH Shares Visualizer “Spellbinder” Atmospheric black metal outfit GYRDLEAH has revealed a visualizer for the title track from their upcoming album Spellbinder. The track is slated to be out on all streaming services…
You didn’t know it, but you’ve been looking for these vibes your entire life. Rapper, poet, and anything-you-think-he-can’t-be, Dude Reppin Knowhere is just on another level. And he’s calling you in. Let’s get a sense of the scene: ten years ago on the Lower East Side, he blasts off such energy at an otherwise tame…
The lives of musicians are rarely straightforward. Yet you’d be hard-pressed to find a tale as fascinating — or inspiring — as that of John Hall. In his winding journey from clubs and theaters to the Billboard charts and the top of Capitol Hill, he’s consistently beat the odds, overcome challenges, and defied the disbelievers.…
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@skopemag news – wednesday – march 1, 2023 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Neil Gaiman + FourPlay String Quartet Share New Track ‘In Transit’ Neil Gaiman and Australia’s FourPlay String Quartet are pleased to share a new track, ‘In Transit’ from Signs of Life, their first…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 28, 2023 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services At-Risk Youth – New Single “Lysander” At-Risk Youth, out of Colorado Springs, CO., has a new, heartfelt, love song, “Lysander” coming out March 3, 2023. It’s a departure from their very well received,…
Reina Subramanian is a talented music artist and an actor with model musical theatre and dance. The recent EP of Reina constitutes three major tracks-“heartstrings,” “look the other way,” and “all the way through.” The tracks integrate and dig deep into the feelings of regret, rejection, and support. Reina’s “heartstrings” has traversed through different audiences…
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Midway through the harrowing clip for “Road to Damascus” by Chris Waters, we’re shown a kid shattering a classroom window with the back of his skateboard. He’s running for his life, fleeing from a school that has become a death trap. The impending violence is only the second most frightening thing about the shot. The…
Released Friday, February 24th this hot new single was written and produced by his self in his home studio after a short musical hiatus, Plain View touches on what it is like to put it all out in the open. Whether it’s with romantic relationships, life in the streets or the music in itself, he…
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Combining charm, cleverness, and an unequalled stage presence is the future of hip-hop music J. Maurice, based out of Kansas City, MO and who is seriously bridging the gap between the old school and the new school hip hop in ways that have demanded the attention of both the local and regional hip hop community.…
Recorded last year in Brooklyn, New York City, Dan Costa’s new album “Beams” brings together some of the greatest names in jazz, a spectacular feat for a relatively young musician who has already collaborated with artists such as singer-songwriter Ivan Lins, bossa nova legend Roberto Menescal or trumpeter Randy Brecker, who wrote the liner notes…
Life may seem all set and settled in the hushed hills of Upstate New York, but from his home base in Canton, NY, singer-songwriter Christian Parker has endeavored a constant and subtle journey in song. The bard on the US-Canadian border began his life in music in mourning: the day before his first guitar lesson,…
What inspires and influences a musician to compose the songs they write and sing? Who are their muses? Of musicians It has been asked what inspires you song but not who inspires so we decided to delve into that with a few artists and asked them…. They are musicians that you need to check out…
Bianca Jazmine, the rising artist known for her emotive lyrics and powerful vocals, is excited to announce the release of her new single “Colder Tonight.” The moody piano ballad releases on February 24th, 2023, and is sure to captivate audiences with its raw emotion and explosive ending. The single was written and performed by Bianca…
The heart of The Wandering Off is the husband-wife duo of Kyle and Emily Corner. Their decision to embark on a creative as well as matrimonial union had its genesis in the COVID pandemic. Fate dealt them some cruel blows during that time period, mainly in the form of Emily dealing with two different bouts…
@skopemag news – friday – february 24, 2023 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Gina Birch (The Raincoats) unveils debut solo album “I Play My Bass Loud” I Play My Bass Loud has already drawn significant praise, including a lengthy feature in the New York Times, which…
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Her journey to becoming a yoga teacher was gradual, driven by her personal experiences and her love for yoga. Naomi grew up in a family that emphasized fitness and sports. Her younger brother, Adin Ross, is a well-known gamer and Twitch streamer. As a child, Naomi participated in gymnastics and cheerleeding and had a strong…
@skopemag news – friday – february 24, 2023 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Ehsan Imani Takes A Stand With Iranian Protesters Through New EP “The Flames Within” Ehsan Imani is a London-based music producer and guitar player. He started his music career in Iran and studied…
No mortal man can say what heaven looks like. The celestial realm is God’s alone and defies our attempts to depict it. The best we can do is approach its glory through metaphor and imagery. Clouds and golden radiance, beams of light and clear blue skies: all of these things seem to belong to heaven.…
Haynes draws the audience’s attention to warm, comfy tones and hammers down on the makings of what makes luxury so luxurious…unique, tailored, detailed craftsmanship. Haynes defines and shapes fit, one of the most recognizable hallmarks of fashion production important to most fashion consumers. Designer Justin Haynes (JUS10H) has staked his mark on the industry of…
Kris Degaust is the man behind the alt rock project known as Future Crisis Klub. This self-titled EP includes five, standout tracks and each number has its own, distinct features. Time to rock on and rock the day away with Future Crisis Klub. Kris formerly fronted Canadian alt rock/post grunge acts Good Nite Irene and…
@skopemag news – friday – february 24, 2023 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Buy & Sell @skopemag Marketplace https://skopemag.com/category/services Record Breaking R&B Artist New Single Ross’ track “Sweet Release” holds down a Top 10 Adult R&B Airplay position while his new single, “Look My Way” debuted at #27, making him the first…
We got to chat with Namor around the release of the album Mile High Club. We talked about Namor’s influences, stage name, dream collaboration and future plans. Q) Hi Namor, can you start by introducing yourself? A) Hey, my name is Namor. I am currently an independent Artist/Producer/Songwriter and I’ve been working in music for…
Rebecca Folsom, the award-winning singer-songwriter from Boulder, has announced the release of her new single, “Brilliantly Boldly Alive,” as an anthem to inspire women to transcend old limitations and become positive forces for change in the world. The single is the third release from Folsom’s 13th studio album, Sanctuary, which is set to launch on…
