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@skopemag news – monday – january 30, 2023 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu REZN: Chicago Ethereal Heavy Psych Outfit To Release Solace Full-Length March 8th; First Single Streaming For the uninitiated, the music churned out by Chicago quartet REZN manages to convey both crushing mass and cosmic weightlessness.…
Sometimes a return to fundamentals is all it takes to remind you of the beauty at the roots of something great. At the roots of hip-hop—now a global phenomenon that speaks words of hope and compassion to people in their own language—are guardians of its precious gem of simplicity. Shaheed and DJ Supreme are two…
@skopemag news – monday – january 30, 2023 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu INVICTA – TRIUMPH AND TORMENT – ALBUM PRE-ORDER! SubLevel Records is proud to announce the new Invicta album Triumph and Torment, which will be released on March 31st, 2023. Invicta guitarist/vocalist Kyle Edissi comments: “Our…
Erica Reed, the passionate, fired-up soprano, producer, and successful entrepreneur, is lighting up the gospel world with a single that’s climbing the Billboard Gospel chart: “Building, What Are You Waiting On?” on the EDP Entertainment Label. Written by Reed and produced by legendary producer and composer, Sanchez Harley (Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, and Hezekiah Walker),…
@skopemag news – sunday – january 29, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu British greats Kate Bush and Depeche Mode heavily influence Louise Burns’ New album Following on from the release of her highly-praised take on the classic Depeche Mode anthem ‘See You’ in November last year, Vancouver…
Flippin’ Gothic Fabp offers the sound of the streets on the visceral, grimy-laden “Side B-2 Type Artist”. Keeping things distinctly lo-fi, there is a rawness to the album, one that feels rather intense to behold. His lyricism continues to be the main attraction for the journey draws from his own life lived to the absolute…
A dark brooding atmosphere reigns supreme over Georgia Jones’ “Crash”. Her voice serves as the very focal point of the whole work. There is an expressiveness to the way that it all comes together, adding to its exquisite beauty. Much of it has this instrumental variety to it. Mixing the acoustic and the electronic together…
By Alisiana Chanise Marshall Finding a palpable pulse in the rather desolate Enfield Square Mall was relatively easy. All guests had to do was follow the eclectic melodies of alternative House remixes to the grand glass display windows filled with denim-clad mannequins and blue swathes of fabric. That is how you know you’ve found JUS10H.…
@skopemag news – friday – january 27, 2023 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu PARAVI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BROKEN ENGLISH” Speaking on the single, Paravi says, “”Broken English” is about growing up as a child of immigrants and watching the gut-wrenching reality of how immigrants are treated in this…
@skopemag news – friday – january 27, 2023 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Ela Ozturk Stuns In Emotional New Single “Circle Back To Me” Turkish-American singer-songwriter Ela Ozturk has released her moving single “Circle Back To Me.” Juxtaposing heartfelt piano and a cadence of accenting strings and drums…
@skopemag news – friday – january 27, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Indie Trio Wild Rivers Return With New Single “Don’t” Today, trio Wild Rivers share their driving new indie pop single, “Don’t,” an upbeat earworm tackling the breaking point of a relationship. The band explains, “I’ve…
@skopemag news – friday – january 27, 2023 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu quinnie SHARES TITLE TRACK “flounder” TODAY About the song and the record, quinnie said, “‘flounder’ is a song that contrasts the beauty and mystery of nature and history with the modern world. This song expresses…
OCCO is a modern art-pop artist based in Miami, FL. His songs explore themes of belonging and loneliness, adventure and escapism, and the emotional consequences of modern life. OCCO’s first single off his “Worth It EP” titled “Jingle-Jangle Diamond Die” is a poetic story told through the visually-rich perspective of a (not) crazy person in…
@skopemag news – friday – january 27, 2023 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Fox Apts.(from the film ‘Bones and All’), Announce Debut LP for April Fox Apts. is a new alternative rock band from California comprised of lead singer Dave Kajganich, guitarist and bassist Jerry Popiel, and drummer…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 26, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Out Today Ryan Hicks’ “Kaleidoscope” Calls for Unity Ryan Hicks is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Regina, Saskatchewan. He cites Ron Sexsmith, Father John Misty, and David Bowie as influences for his melodic, cinematic,…
Lebron shoutouts, synth bass, and tongue-twisting wordplay complete the new Ty Brasel dynamic collaboration with Jay-Way on ‘MAD 2 THE MAX,’ the lead single from Brasel’s new full-length album ‘TRANSCENDENT.’ ‘MAD 2 THE MAX’ is produced by Dove Award-winning engineers Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, and JuiceBangers. This record brings renewed energy to Brasel’s signature blend…
Tim Camrose is a singer songwriter based in the Northwest of England. He was a keen musician growing up in London, however when he left home to study and pursue a career in medicine he gave up music for the next 40 years. Throughout all this time Tim continued to have songs going round his…
Have you longed for a connection that has you smiling every time you open your phone? Well, I may just have the perfect song for you that’ll fulfill all those romantic cravings. Enter San Antonio’s heartthrob musician, Kiontai Lawsone, otherwise known as The Masked Musician who’s rising to fame due to his talented vocals and…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 25, 2023 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu The Wood Brothers Announce ‘Heart Is The Hero’ + Summer Tour w/ Shovels & Rope The Wood Brothers announced their eighth studio album, Heart Is The Hero, will be released April 14 via Honey Jar/Thirty…
The Dallas-based singer, songwriter, musician and social media influencer has released “Perfect Love.” The Christian single was based on a Bible verse from the Book of John. Using music as a conduit for love, spirituality, fun and good vibes, Lady Redneck aka Stephanie Lee is a trailblazing Country/Christian music icon who has amassed an online following of…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 25, 2023 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Jess Kallen Shares New Single “The Knife” today via New Professor Jess Kallen returns today with “The Knife,” the 26-year-old guitar wiz’s second single from their debut album expected in Spring of this year. Kallen…
Stacy Gabel is a multi-talented artist who has a knack for making upbeat songs that will brighten your day. Stacy Gabel has an exciting, new release titled ‘Straight To Voicemail’ that will certainly get people talking. This 5-track EP is full of sunshine as Stacy Gabel dials up all the right numbers on ‘Straight To…
@skopemag news -wednesday – january 25, 2023 @ 3 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Get a taste of NYC’s Dakota Jones’ new single ‘Sugar Pie’ – out now! ‘Sugar Pie’ is the first new music from the acclaimed funk 4-piece since their much-loved debut album Black Light caused a stir…
Oral Saxman Rodriguez out of Trinidad and Tobago sets off to fill that gap of instrumental recordings in the Soca industry. He begins his journey with a fitting contribution titled ‘SOCA SAX’. Teaming up with super producer Stadic, producer of T&T 2019 Road March. Soca music defined by Lord Shorty, its inventor, as the “Soul…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 24, 2023 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu The 1984 Draft release Best Friends Forever, share video for “Big Star” featuring Susie Ulrey of Pohgoh The 1984 Draft, a band who channel American rock sensibilities through a ’90s-tinted punk and indie lens, released…
On January 20th, 2023, Richard Lynch released his latest collection of original songs. “Radio Friend” contains 12 songs, including the title cut that reached the UK iTunes Top 5. The song also charted in industry trades like PowerSource Magazine, Cashbox, Cross Country USA and Christian Voice. Produced by Lynch and recorded with the multi-platinum Beaird Music Group in Nashville, the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 24, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Electronic Pop Duo Mel Blue Announce Debut LP + Share Intoxicating Single “Best Me” Today, Sydney, Australia electronic pop duo Mel Blue announces their debut album Sanctuary Point out March 10th via Nettwerk. Along with…
In 1995, as part of a vocal group from his home state of Alabama, Robert Abernathy won the annual Nashville Starbound Competition at the Grand Old Opry House. The future looked promising for the young singer-songwriter—until his band separated later the following year. Life then spun its wheel towards marriage, teaching middle school science, coaching…
Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Bruce Sudano is known for his long-standing music career, beginning with the bands Brooklyn Dreams and Alive N Kickin’. He’s a sensitive writer and strong singer that renders even the most difficult, complex topics in an approachable manner. That sort of artistic flexibility has helped sustain Bruce Sudano’s…
Connecticut Suzuki Guitar Academy is the most preferred guitar learning institute in Southern Connecticut and America. The main goal behind the academy’s foundation was to provide exemplary guitar education to families in the Southern Connecticut area through the classical guitar players community that are experts of Suzuki guitar method. They offer a great environment to…
Tuvaband is an eclectic indie folk artist from Norway, who carves a slice of explorative and atmospheric music that is unique and highly strung to say the least. She has just released her fourth studio album, ‘New Orders’, entirely self produced by Tuva, and features beautiful soft piano ballads such as ‘Something Good’, to full…
@skopemag news – monday – january 23, 2023 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Pearla Shares New Song “Unglow The,” Final Single Off Debut LP Out 2/10 (Spacebomb Records), Brooklyn Release Show on 2/25 Pearla today shared her new song “Unglow The,” the final single off her forthcoming debut…
Other clothes might look better, but nothing feels better than wearing a boyfriend shirt. Spending a day in your partner’s clothing — or just pressing it close to your face — can be remarkably intimate. It can also make those hours apart a little easier to bear. The boyfriend shirt has been alluded to in…
For over 40 years, Londoner Tim Camrose pursued a career in medicine, but never lost feelings for his first love – music. Now, after a long and successful career as a Consultant Surgeon and University Professor while living in the Northwest, he is playing the piano again and living his dream of being a singer-songwriter!…
@skopemag news – monday – january 23, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Pierce Brothers and Tash Sultana team up for new single ‘High & Unsteady’ Accompanying this track is an absolutely incredible music video. With over 3000 individual film images to be processed and then spliced into…
If you’re a fan of pristine storytelling, then you will love ‘Outpourings’ by Craig Bickhardt. Craig brings each song to life through a creative thought process that includes rich lyrics and well-versed compositions. ‘Outpourings’ is a musical delight as Craig Bickhardt proves to be a stellar singer/songwriter with valuable material. The new record also features…
She Sings, She Soars Album Links STREAMING Julie-Anne Grace is proud to announce the release of her second album, ‘She Sings, She Soars’ to a global audience. Following up her enormously successful debut, ‘Met By Grace’, this ten-track collection traverses the worlds of pop, contemporary jazz, melodic spiritual beat, and elegant piano arrangements which when…
“Slowly Now” is the latest release from alternative rock musician Michael Fordays. The Los Angeles native has refined his craft for years in a variety of projects ranging from experimental outfit Mind Over Four touring guitarist and co-writer with Joan Jones. He stays busy. He’s released a growing body of solo work with the common…
I confess ignorance regarding Louis Siciliano’s music before hearing his new release Ancient Cosmic Truth for the first time. Jazz, even in the fusion style, has never been my thing, Having heard the four tracks on his new effort, however, gives me pause. I’ve missed out on a lot. Those four tracks are a vibrant and lively…
Staunch Moderates are set to return to the studio this year to follow up on their brilliant Mission Peace album, which hit the Grammy first ballot in three different categories including Album Of The Year. The band discuss several meaningful social topics on their recordings, as well as paying tribute to key thought leaders in…
