Feature stories and artist interviews
It was 45 years ago when the smart, funny, and talented Dave Jay Gerstein — now making music under the pseudonym The Sound of Monday — wrote his first song. He was always immersed in the performing arts through singing in the school chorus, getting leads in high school plays, and carrying out a career…
@skopemag news – friday – october 14, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Adam Green Shares “What’s Her Face” Video via Brooklyn Vegan This spring, Adam Green (co-founder of iconic anti-folk duo The Moldy Peaches) shared a brand new LP entitled That Fucking Feeling, alongside sides such as “Red Copper Room,” “All…
Lush waves of ambient pop roll over the listener on Rob Eberle’s soothing “far”. The minimalism of the track serves as its main focal point. Everything here possesses such a keen tastefulness. Melodies radiate throughout the entirety of the piece for there is a lighter than air quality. Word choice matters quite a bit especially…
In a recent article, Nigerian rap sensation, Goya Menor, mentions KYERA as one of the great acts he’s collaborating with. Goya Menor, nothing short of a phenomenon himself, swept the world with his Ameno Amapiano Nektunez Remix, which has received more than 9.5 billion views on social media. This summer, Kyera and Goya Menor plan…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 13, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Portland Rapper sadeyes Flexes In New Single “dropout” Portland creative sadeyes has had a busy year- after the release of his debut album and two EP’s to follow, the prolific artist still has more music on the horizon. Today,…
Since the 1970’s JLT has spent his musical time writing and playing and singing with the likes of Fandango, Rainbow, Cher, Billy Joel, Glen Hughes, Deep Purple, Yngwie Malmsteen (to name a few) and still found the time to indulge himself in his solo efforts. Belly of the Beast is his12th overall solo release. Collaborating…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 13, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brisbane’s Fresco Kyoto release their ethereal new single ‘You Save Me’ ‘You Save Me’ is the commanding new single from young Brisbane five-piece Fresco Kyoto. On this new track, they illustrate how their songwriting has evolved over time, going…
Salt Ashes releases her first new single of 2022 with ‘Didn’t See It Coming’. After the instant success of February’s ‘Body Says’, London-based singer/songwriter Salt Ashes shares her latest radiant single, ‘Didn’t See It Coming’. Showcasing her expert approach towards marrying beautiful dreamlike vocal melodies with huge electronic dance rhythms, Salt Ashes takes a new…
Inspired by Nintendo’s Paper Mario, Tune Takes You on a Journey to a Far Off Land in Search of Long Lost Love Following up on the success of his much heralded single “doubtful.”, sensational young Singer/Songwriter and producer Rob Eberle presents another quality track, “far” available now on Spotify and all the major services. LISTEN…
Nathan Nieves also known as Brisco Bands is a rap artist from Vineland, NJ. Brisco has paved his way in the music industry for only two years now. His influence to produce and write his own music was looking up to Tory Lanes, Lil Yachty and Post Malone. He’s learned from them that it takes…
“The Raven” by The R Train is inspired by the iconic poem of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe. As Streaming Audio and Video it explores how grief can overcome a person’s ability to live in the present and engage with society. During the course of the storyline, Edgar is unable to forget his…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 12, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Annabel Gutherz Shares Acoustic “Life On Mars” Cover Filmed in a seemingly endless field of sunflowers, the acoustic video for “Life on Mars” is a vibrant and stunning visual. In contrast to the theatrical and full-bodied sound of her…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 12, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HARMONIC CROSS: Treble Premieres “Virtue” From The Grand Paradise Original Motion Picture Soundtrack By Dark Ambient Alter-Ego Of Bleach Everything; Score To Release This Month Via Dark Operative Ending a seven-year stretch between albums, The Grand Paradise is the…
The first thing you’ll hear is a loop. The saxophone is a little jaunty, mournful, and impertinent, and it links “DEAL MYSELF,” the relentlessly entertaining clip for the latest single by KRiTTA, to the long tradition of offbeat, artful, personality-driven, jazz-aware hip-hop. Then the bass speaks up — in a voice so big and bossy…
Reviewed by: Lee Callaghan Evolution Music Press October 7, 2022 From her incredibly unexpected gem album, Le Olam, Alex Krawczyk has released another single; Turning. Following the widely successful singles; Better Days and There Will Be Light, Alex delivers a quick, fast-paced invigorating acoustic performance that charges at the listener and then cuts them off…
Reviewed by: Lee Callaghan Evolution Music Press October 7, 2022 The global pandemic has affected everyone differently, for Jeremy Parsons, however, he took this opportunity for self-reflection. The result of this reflection cultivated the single; Tickin’. This Country gem channels traditional Country stylings with contemporary melodies allowing Jeremy Parsons to incorporate his baritone voicings to…
Reviewed by: Lee Callaghan Evolution Music Press October 7, 2022 Synthesizing metaphors and blurring connotations, Country starlet Ashley Puckett delivers an expressive, intriguing perspective on searching for acceptance and feeling more noticed within the lives of others around us on her latest single; Tequila. By using the imagery of one talking to your drink, asking…
Greg Loftus’ Western Medicine EP is a brief 2 song sampler of the full-length cd of the same title. Recorded in the Boston area, he’s joined during the first track “When My Day Comes” by stellar backing. Mike Machaby’s keyboards, lap steel, slide guitar, bass, and backing vocals is Loftus’ key collaborator for this performance, but Loftus…
Dishant Patel, better known online as Wewantdish, is a promising London-based video creator whose channel has quickly gathered subscribers in minimum time since he started uploading videos. At just 17 years old, Dish has put together a combination of funny pranks, challenges and Vlogs that have made him an internet sensation with thousands of views…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 11, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nonô drops infectious new single ‘Lovesick’ Her first release after signing with Helix Records, the infectious, high-energy dance jam, ‘Lovesick’ combines soaring breakdowns and a pumping bassline with Nonô’s irresistible vocals. Produced by Lewis Thompson (David Guetta, Joel Corry)…
The Dallas String Quartet enjoys a reputation that few other musical units of their ilk can claim. The synthesis of classical and pop instrumentation isn’t entirely new, but few bands boast the layered and deeply emotional sound these musicians achieve. They’ve opened for five-star acts such as Chicago, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Josh Groban. The quartet…
Spirited duo Rich Wyman & Lisa Needham’s soul-stomping approach to music can be credited to their unique individual journeys in mastering their talents and merging them to create this powerhouse duo. Wyman sets the foundation with his thundering piano chops and smokey voice grounded in passion. His music topped numerous international charts and has even…
Generation Z has proved time and time again that age has nothing to do with raw talent, and Tamas Bulla is a shining example. The musician, singer/songwriter, and actor’s growing discography highlights that he is the next big thing to hit the airwaves. At age 12, he released “Out of Time,” an emotionally charged pop…
Before you can start playing, you must know the names of the strings and where you should place your fingers. The index, middle, and ring fingers are used for holding the strings, while the pinky finger and thumb are used to help balance it. The thumb is placed at the back of the neck to…
Born in NYC, Sasha Anne got her start in the industry at 13 when she started posting makeup tutorials on her YouTube channel. In 2017 she was a finalist in the Shorty Awards for her Cinderella makeup video and in 2018 she won the Audience Award for Best in Beauty for her Wonder Woman Gal…
@skopemag news – monday – october 10, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A Cure For Love Release LP “Birds, Beasts, Trees, Flowers” A Cure for Love is an alternative rock band from Canal Winchester, OH. The band was started in a basement in 2016 by Cameron Blair and Kristian Khoury. After…
When listening to and watching Angela Moss Poole sing, it is hard to believe that she never intended to be a public performer or pursue solo artistry. She had been songwriting for as long as she can remember, but about 15 years ago, her mother submitted some of her songs to songwriting competitions without her…
Heat the Silent is a seven track jazz tour de force that takes on any style it likes and doesn’t sweat a second. It’s effortless. It is the latest release from the powerful modern jazz tandem the MUMEx Duo featuring the talents of pianist Louis Siciliano and drummer Mauro Salvatore. Siciliano is arguably the primary…
In high school, Andy Victor – now known as AV Super Sunshine – imagined himself pursuing a career in the visual arts, but once he picked up a guitar, music set him on a new path. It’s the reason that the world has AV Super Sunshine and his universally relatable music today. Since 2014, he’s…
Opera singer Angela Hench will make you rethink what opera is capable of. Her take on Montserrat Caballé and Freddie Mercury’s cross-over classic “Barcelona” with second vocalist Gregory Markel lives up to its dual billing as a fitting tribute to that one off marvel and a glorious reinvention of the song for modern audiences. The…
Wildfire is one of the models of sustained consistency modern bluegrass fans can point to in the genre and a big reason for that, among many, is they’ve discovered a balance that works for them. They work in a varying number of originals but their ability to re-envision the work of other songwriters as convincing…
King James Boys are a prodigiously talented gospel quintet that originally began life limited to their own church family. They had no intention of traveling to sing and play the music they loved. However, the King James Boys, led by the tandem of lead vocalist/guitarist Randy Spencer along with bassist and backing singer Cole Spencer,…
What hits me right away is the name of this musical act because Achilles Tenderloin certainly stands out and is unique to the bone. Whether you’re craving a Tenderloin sandwich now OR wondering who this Achilles character is, you will certainly be intrigued and inquisitive from the start. Achilles Tenderloin has released a new single…
On October 7th, the global collective led by Byron Lee Scott releases the “Nashville Jam” version of their UK iTunes charting single, “I Come From Earth.” With the August release of their album, “I Come From Earth,” the global collective, Harmony Dreamers blazed onto the international music scene. The new studio project of prolific songwriter/multi-instrumentalist…
@skopemag news – friday – october 7, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 22nd Jim and Lil Bean “Get Dangerous” on New Single 22nd Jim and Lil Bean are bringing that signature Bay area bounce with their new banger, “Get Dangerous.” A fusion of bass and piano with ethereal synths add an…
@skopemag news – friday – october 7, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Thunder Bay’s Along the Lines Release Impactful Debut Metalcore EP “Our Dear Finale” Along the Lines is a metalcore band out of Thunder Bay, Canada is releasing their debut EP “Our Dear Finale”. The seven-track EP has 24 minutes…
@skopemag news – friday – october 7, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Anthem from Adrenalised Quartet Roseburg // OUT NOW! Roseburg forms the alt-rock fused musical project of Zach Knell, Samuel Sheppard (YesterKid), Keith Lambson (Dryggs) and Soren Buchert. In reference to the place itself, the quartet formed in Roseburg,…
David Singley is a talented singer/songwriter & guitarist with over 40 years experience in performing music. David has played with many notable acts over the years and with his background in jazz, Singley knows how to make a quality tune. With that being said, “Change Gonna Come” is David’s latest single and what a fine…
Canadian-born and based musician Caracol is back for the first time not attached to remix since her knockout last album Tout est différent, which was released last November, with her latest single and the lead-in for her upcoming still-untitled LP, “Infinity.” Fans might quickly catch on to the fact that the song is, indeed, a…
@skopemag news – friday – october 7, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AMY SHARK ENTERS A NEW ERA WITH LATEST RELEASE “ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU” “Only Wanna Be With You” was recorded & produced by Joe London (Lizzo), Konstantin Kersting (Tones & I, Mallrat, Spacey Jane) and Holy Holy’s Oscar…
