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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.…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

Music is a universal language and Lourdes Pita proves it with her new release titled “Lamento Cubano”. With a Latin feel and Spanish roots, Lourdes Pita brings “Lamento Cubano” to life with her spirited performance. Lourdes Pita writes songs and performs music for one culture and that is the music world. Fans of good music…

by Skope • March 29, 2023

Jake Merritt has released his new album titled ‘Old Soul’ that reveals a lot about this talented singer/songwriter. Listeners will discover that Jake writes from the heart and that he is very passionate about his craft. One will also pick up on the fact that ‘Old Soul’ is filled with genuine material that Jake Merritt…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

@skopemag news – wednesday – march 29, 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 Mary Scholz Releases Music Video For “Talk to Me,” Produced by Jonathan Wilson LA-based Americana-folk singer-songwriter Mary Scholz premieres the music…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

Are you a musician or sound engineer recording in a home studio? If so, then you know that achieving good acoustics is key. Poor acoustics can lead to muddied sounds and poor sound quality, which can be incredibly frustrating. But don’t worry—there are some simple steps you can take to improve the acoustics of your…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

Host Antonio & business owner Thousand Times are networking with movers and shakers in the city as they look to shine a spotlight on business owners large and small. The duo has captured stories from people from all walks of life in just under a year. The podcast which is hosted on iHeart Radio and…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 28, 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 [PRESS] Crossed Keys “Who We Never Were” Premiere Last month, Crossed Keys announced that they will be releasing a new full…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

Summer nights spent alone in Montana, evening descends on the vast sky and the moon gives hope to a lonely heart. In Regina Ferguson’s stunning new single “Canyon Town” she carries this sentiment as her lyrics go beyond lonely reflection and she depicts a wide-eyed, magnetizing exploration of love. She sings of a winding river…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 28, 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 [Video Submission] Benny Holiday ft Bubba Sparxxx – American Dream (prod. by Snowgoons) The Carolina Messiah aka Benny Holiday strikes again…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

If there’s something teenagers can use more of, it’s real representation in the media through actual teenagers. There are plenty of shows, movies, and content aimed at their demographic, but the material feels a lot different when it’s written by a writers’ room of a dozen middle-aged men than it does when it’s coming from…

by Skope • March 28, 2023

Johnson City, TN-based pop-funk fusion band Florencia & the Feeling has just released a glorious new album, “Birthday,” and lead singer/rhythm guitarist Florencia Rusiñol sat down with @skopemag to talk about the music, full of four-part harmonies, hints of jazz, and Latin roots. @skopemag: Hello! Tell us about your new album, “Birthday.” Florencia: It’s our…

by Skope • March 27, 2023

The fiery, comet-like passions of early years flash brightly across adolescence, rarely penetrating as brightly into older age. But, persevering even through the longest and strangest trips, the echoes of that devotion can be felt till the end. Available and poignant still to those who care, the embers of love and art remain tangible and…

by Skope • March 27, 2023

@skopemag news – monday – march 27, 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 Nick Waterhouse releases visualiser for new single “(No) Commitment” The Fooler is a song-cycle of sorts, the arc of the album…

by Skope • March 27, 2023

A sad fact widely known by pop and hip-hop artists is: success creates as many problems as it solves. Once you’ve gotten money and shown you’re willing to spend it, you might find that the people in your orbit are drawn there by your cash rather than your personality. Are your friends there because of…

by Skope • March 27, 2023

When did you start listening to music? I am a product of immigrants from the Caribbean, so in my household there was always music playing. My older sisters played everything on the record player from Carol King, Santana, Crosby Stills Nash, to James Taylor. My parents loved the Calypso music of Trinidad and Tobago, but…