Feature stories and artist interviews
Justin Mattock is a nationally recognized multi-genre Canadian producer and musician. His latest Pop-Country single is “Seventeen.” Whether it’s pop, punk, rock or country, Vancouver-based producer, songwriter and artist, Justin Mattock has created notable hits across genres. With his ever-evolving musical style and sound, Justin has released his first single of 2023. “Seventeen” is a nostalgic and…
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 an artist who “updates the Bond Girl framework to 21st Century terms, an embrace of glamour and sexuality as an empowering tool.” The Boca Raton, FL native’s been a…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 18, 2023 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Rose Gray Shares New Single / Announces New EP out Feb 1 via Play It Again Sam One of the UK’s most exciting rising stars and dance-pop icon in waiting Rose Gray has shared her…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 18, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Canada’s THE WRING Shares New Video “Sins” Off New Album “Spectra” Out Now! via WormHoleDeath Records The Wring, hailing from Sudbury, Canada released their third album “Spectra” this past December via WormHoleDeath Records. It’s an…
Russ Hewitt embarks on a journey dripping with romance and outright love on “Chasing Horizons”. Without needing to say a single word, the expressiveness of his acoustic guitar says it all. The classic element of the arrangements feels profound. He goes for the timelessness of the sound and is richly rewarded. Everything on here has…
The eclectic Christian artist has released a cover of Kelis’ “Caught Out There.” It is the first single from his forthcoming EP “Under The Influence Of Love. (Acoustic Soul).” HeIsTheArtist is a trailblazing Christian singer and songwriter who has had hit songs across the globe. His catalog of eclectic releases has enjoyed over 350K Spotify streams,…
Hello London pours his heart out on the art pop passion of “Past Futures”. Beyond the art pop roots, elements of indie rock, lo-fi, post-punk, and more enter into the equation. The vocals on here tie it altogether for there is a pleading urgency that is so life-affirming. Riffs here have this infectious quality, pulling…
Silk, is a female artist who wants to make music that makes people feel good. Her second single “Thunder God 1” is set to release in a couple of weeks. Like her first single “It’s Hot”, Silk wrote the lyrics, composed the music, sang and produced Thunder God 1. In her personal life Silk is…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 17, 2023 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Andrew Becker (ex-Medications, ex-Screens) announces new Human Potential LP, shares “Book of Jaws” Hoosi, No! is the fifth release by Human Potential, the solo designation of Andrew Becker – an award-winning filmmaker and former drummer…
Every matador knows: you don’t want to mess with the Touro de Líde. That’s the big bull, the bad-tempered beast on sand, the aggressive nemesis who’ll charge you and gore you before you know what happens. In his relentlessness, uncompromising stance, and the speed with which he’s upon you, the Touro is a metaphor for…
Smartphones are a lover’s conundrum. They’ve made it easier to connect and carry on outside of a relationship — but they’ve also made it easier to get in trouble. From “Mr. Telephone Man” to “Hotline Bling,” the phone has been at the center of romantic storytelling in R&B for decades. In the clip for “Ordinary…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 17, 2023 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu PAIGE KENNEDY Announces ‘Doubles’ EP Released 14th April 2023 Fast-rising Kent-raised, London-based alt-pop songwriter PAIGE KENNEDY is delighted to announce that their new EP Doubles will be released 14th April 2023. To celebrate the news,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 17, 2023 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu K-Pop Supergroup ‘GOT the beat’ Release Debut EP, ‘Stamp On It’ “Stamp On It” is an impressive dance song with a catchy piano melody and punchy 808 bass beats, with lyrics about reaching the top…
Are you ready for a listening experience you won’t soon forget? If you answered yes, then prepare your ears for a wild ride with Vertacyn Arc Materializer’s latest release titled ‘Phlodd’. This San Francisco-based band will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about music after taking in ‘Phlodd’. I can almost bet that…
@skopemag news – monday – january 16, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Video] Casual x DEAD PERRY “White Crown” ft. DJ Eclipse (prod. by DEAD PERRY | Cuts by DJ Eclipse) Rap God Casual of the mighty Hieroglyphics Crew and production phenom DEAD PERRY are back with…
Are you ready to take a journey into the unexpected dimensions of Michael “Cyres” Combs’ powerful inner world? Buckle up, folks, because this Bronx-born songwriter and music producer is about to launch you into a musical experience like no other. When it comes to music, Cyres is a master of disguise. His performances and recordings…
IsraelBeats, the pioneering production collective from IL known for their innovative beats and rhythms, has just launched their latest collection of drill and trap beats for urban artists on their website. This collection of new beats for sale is set to bring the raw, gritty sound of the streets to the studio, giving urban artists…
@skopemag news – saturday – january 14, 2023 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Circa Waves Release New Album ‘Never Going Under’ Via PIAS / Lower Third Never Going Under is the band’s highly anticipated fifth album, which is out today via PIAS / Lower Third, and features the…
Scott & Sabrina let their righteous romantic relationship take center-stage on the fire and passion of “Blessed”. Full of such good energy the songs have a soul to them. Lyricism reigns supreme for each song tells its own story. When taken in as a singular whole they sing the tale of a life lived to…
A flurry of activity explodes out of P. Bailey’s “It Shouda Been You (PB Explosive mix)”. Tempos here mess with listener expectations. Keeping things relatively fast adds to the disorienting experience, perfectly encompassing what it means to go through the end of a relationship. Certain moments feel absolute life-affirming, like an escape, whilst others focus…
@skopemag news – friday – january 13, 2023 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu ALOK AND JAMES ARTHUR RELEASE DISCO-INSPIRED DANCE SINGLE “WORK WITH MY LOVE” Brazilian superstar and #4 DJ in the world Alok, known for colossal collaborations with John Legend, Jason Derulo, Tove Lo, and Ellie Goulding,…
Are you ready for the next big thing in the music industry? Meet Dani Trebek, a rising recording artist who is taking the scene by storm with his unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop. With a sound that is both fresh and familiar, Trebek’s music appeals to a wide range of listeners. His lyrics…
@skopemag news – friday – january 13, 2023 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu MOLITOTH Announce New Album You Intense, experimental and with a touch of theatricality, MOLITOTH produce immersive and enthralling music. The new album You will be released on February 24th, 2023, and follows the dynamic single…
Harmony Dreamers is a global musical collective led by songwriter Byron Lee Scott. “Pass It On” is the latest single and video from the group’s acclaimed album, “I Come From Earth.” Veteran songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Byron Lee Scott founded Harmony Dreamers as a global musical collective geared towards bringing together artists from all over the world. Aiming to create…
SistersJ-The sisters duo Elisabeth and Lily Jackson released their debut single “Open When” in the summer of 2022. The song went to #1 on both the Euro and International Indie music charts and #2 on the World Indie Charts. Their newest pop release, “Clearly” is filled with their magnificently tight harmonies and a sound you…
In her new song “Dandelion,” singer Justine Sletten isn’t pulling any punches in the lyrical attack she employs – if anything, she’s going out of her way to show us just how assertive and open she can be with her audience, even in a more intimate composition. Sletten is reaching out to us in “Dandelion,”…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 12, 2023 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Fall in “l-o-v-e” with TikTok Sensation Rocco 19-year-old Asian-American singer-songwriter Rocco shares his take on the classic ballad with his new single “l-o-v-e” via BMG/Young Forever. An explosion of emotion and declaration of love, the…
Sarantos is a unique singer-songwriter known for his fresh monthly single and video releases. His first release of 2023 is an inspiring rock track, “Somethin’ to Believe In.” Sarantos is a highly innovative and inspiring Chicago-based musician with an impressive body of work. His latest album, “A Spoonful of Greece” has enjoyed more than 175K Spotify…
California ™ – feat. Les Fradkin radiates a pure, unabashed joy for the world on the celebratory “California Loves You”. The instrumentation bursts at the seams. So much energy pours out of the piece resulting in this sense of pure contentment. By far the highlight comes from Les Fradkin on the guitar with the riffs…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 11, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Legendary English punk rocker, Steve Lake of Zounds, and American singer Mia Dean, release the first single ‘Spell’ from their self-titled album of duets, Blood Moon Wedding Legendary English punk rocker, Steve Lake of Zounds,…
Gnarled twisted paths define nasmore’s burning vision on the darkly titled “Welcome to the Hell (feat. Neil Taylor & La Strange)”. Industrial, noise, pop, all of these get filtered through their distinct worldview. Best of all there is a sheer intensity to this, one that confronts the listener so completely. Everything about it has a…
Have you ever felt sad? Betrayed? Suffocated? Or that you are alone? Well, you are not alone in suffering from these attitudes or behaviour. There are a lot of people out there who are using it to fuel them up, change and grow. Sadness is a gift. Dont reject it. Live it fully. Embrace your…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 10, 2023 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Country Westerns announce sophomore LP for Fat Possum, “It’s A Livin” out now Nashville rockers Country Westerns are proud to announce their sophomore LP Forgive The City, due April 28, 2023 via Fat Possum Records.…
If you’re in need of a good cry or just feeling a little down in the dumps, Sfe Tav’s latest music video for “I’m Still Not Happy” is sure to deliver. The visuals, released on YouTube, show the artist pouting and sulking in a variety of locations, from his bedroom to the streets of a…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 10, 2023 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope @skopemag Menu – https://skopemag.com/2022/07/11/skopemag-editorial-services-the-menu Blaine Walker Releases New Anthem In “Party In The 6ix” At the drop of midnight on New Year’s Eve, an explosion of positivity erupted in Toronto. No, not the city-sanctioned fireworks display on the unfortunately…
Community is at the heart of Madoa Sankara’s creations. As a multifaceted hip-hop musician, he has mastered the art of combining impactful lyricism and classic boom bap. His undying passion and pursuit within the music industry and higher education have led him down a bright path. The name Madoa derives from his African ancestry, and…
Coming out hot, the promised child of Dayton—this is Ninebay Jakub. In hard-won homespun rhymes, this Ohio rapper draws inspiration from fellow Midwesterner Kanye West, with nods to Jack Harlow and Mac Miller. After a tragic fall shattered his wrists and ended a promising football career, the lifetime fighter picked up his pen and pivoted…
Joseph James is delivering an early Valentine’s Day present to the entire, listening audience with his latest release titled “Valentine”. This is a debut single for Joseph James and he is hoping to pick up major traction and steam heading into the next occasion that is filled with hearts & such. Why go with the…
We spoke to Martin Aelred Colgan about his latest song ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Released right on time before Christmas and Hogmanay, the singer offers his own classic version of Auld Lang Syne, a nod and a wink to his roots. – How would you describe your music? My music has its roots in traditional European…
Take one part one part swing, one-part big band and one-part 50’s rock n roll and you have a snapshot of DD Verni and the Cadillac Band. DD Verni is songwriter/producer/founder of heavy metal legends Overkill. The band has sold millions of records and headlined venues and festivals worldwide for over 35 years. Together with…
