Feature stories and artist interviews
Greg Hoy & The Boys pen a fine love letter to classic rock on the powerful “Demons At Night EP”. Everything about it radiates defiance. Best listened to loud because theirs is a physical sound they make sure to hold nothing back. Riffs race on through accompanied by some incredible grooves. Much of the atmosphere…
SKOPE: Shab ‘Sexual’ “Don’t make this one-dimensional; the way I feel is sexual,” sings pop star Shab on her new sultry offering titled nothing other than ‘Sexual.’ With each single, Shab does not disappoint and never forgets to put the heat up with her seductive undertones. Shab takes ownership of her sexual desires and empowers…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 6, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope French group La Femme share colorful “Y Tu Te Vas” music video Today, the French indie rock band La Femme, who Pitchfork have called “perhaps the biggest rock band in France right now”, have released a music video for…
“Demons At Night”, the new four song EP by Greg Hoy & The Boys is now available on Bandcamp, Spotify and all the major services with a YouTube video release planned for sometime in the coming week. Bandcamp Spotify Bands In Town Inspired and recorded in isolation during the pandemic just after the passing of…
Million Dollars Worth Of Game is what recent Don Kilam supporters are saying is what he actually hands out and not just his Best Selling Book titled “Million Dollars Worth of Game” Don Kilam is set to hold a sold-out show in Orlando, Florida (Dec. 31) — and his supporters perfectly executed the intricacies…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 6, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE Star on Theatrical Debut Opposite Mila Kunis Triple threat, Canadian-born, Filipino/German/French actress, dancer, and singer Nicole Huff is set to make her theatrical debut in the highly anticipated thriller LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE which is set for…
You may already be familiar with Halde aka Sabrina one of the founding members of the Canadian band Groenland. During 5 years, the band reached a big success: 3 million views on their Youtube channel, more than 33 000 albums sold, and sold-out venues in Quebec and Europe. Far from the frenzy and success around…
Emerging indie-pop darling, Ava Bryant, has been catching the world aflame with her deeply personal and infectiously catchy sound, all while finding her way in the world and chronicling her journey in an ever-growing catalog of infectiously catchy autobiographical pop songs. Now, Ava Bryant just released her latest EP, ‘my life so far’ on September…
A rare trait a musician can have today is boldly wearing their truth without compromising humility and genuine dedication to their craft. At age 18, with an eviction notice hanging on his apartment door, Joe Bermudez made the inspiring decision to march into WKZS radio in Auburn, Maine, to plead with the hiring managers for…
Her first EP project titled ”Playing with Fire” was released in April 2021. She released a country pop EP titled “Songbird: Part One” in July 2022. “Songbird” is a two part collection of songs that shows Jennifer’s growth as a writer and is sonically much different than her earlier projects. “Catfish” is the first single…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 5, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alt-rocker Moon Walker shares single + video “Turn Off This Song (Before It Takes Your Soul)” ahead of sophomore LP BROTHERTIGER ANNOUNCES NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM, OUT NOVEMBER 4 / SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “BE TRUE” JULY TALK announce…
Karen Ballew, the lead singer/harpist of Nashville-based Americana/world/roots quartet The Deer’s Cry, sat down with @skopemag to talk about their new album, “Heal the Heart” (out now). @skopemag: Tell us about your new album, “Heal the Heart.” Karen: The songs were inspired by my personal struggle with anxiety and depression and are also a response…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 5, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Seth Adam releases new single “Out Of Touch” Hailing from New Haven, Adam was a fixture in several bands throughout his teens and 20’s before running with his given name and producing 3 acclaimed full-length albums, a live record…
The Last Of The Fallen Angels is a collaboration between Newcastle-based artist Conrad McQueen and music producer Simon Ellis, known for his work with international artists like Spice Girls or Westlife. The pair has developed a focus on making groundbreaking and exciting music with a one-of-a-kind twist. The Last Of The Fallen Angels’ brand new…
Sp8ce Owl’s music emits from a place reflective of both the past and the future, transcending beyond dimensions. With his initial debut in 2021, Sp8ce Owl showcases his impeccable ability to elevate a musical genre through his creative artistry in a short amount of time. Back-to-back masterpieces such as “Digital Breathing,” “Miami 1987 (Earth 246)”,…
“Where words fail, music speaks.” This sensible quote from Hans Christian Andersen is embodied by up-and-coming R&B/afrobeat star Gbeke. Through years of devotion to the creative writing process — whether poetry, songs, or journaling in general — she has learned to reflect on personal and universal experiences to channel raw emotions in her refined musical…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 4, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Progressive Rock Band KAJOSHIN Present “Chrisalys” (Official Visualizer Video) “Chrisalys” is a track taken from KAJOSHIN’s album “Chrisalys”, due for re-release on October 21st, 2022. Hana Lili – Common Ground Hana’s new single ‘Common Ground’ finds her strolling through…
Born in New York City to a musically inclined family, artist Ajada Reigns has performed for and with stars such as, Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige, Elle Varner, Chaka Khan, Vic Mensa, and many more. Ajada shaped her unique style of singing with the training she received from the Harlem School of Arts. She also…
John Gitano is a master guitarist and song writer. Brainchild of THE AMERICAN RELICS, Gitano has been a musician a good part of his life. With music you can express things that go beyond what you say with words. That is John Gitano‘s forte. A very great gift in life is to know exactly where…
Hip-hop/pop crossover artist Alicia G was destined to be in the limelight, whether it is her bombshell looks in beauty pageants, amassing followers on social media with her live streams, or creating infectious hit tracks. Her versatility in all these areas has allowed her to create a thriving fanbase across the globe. Alicia G has…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 4, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Michael Rudolph Cummings: new video “This Is How I Get”! US folk and alt-country artist MICHAEL RUDOLPH CUMMINGS presents a heartfelt third single taken from his new solo album “You Know How I Get”, to be released on October…
Nashville-based, Folk/Pop Artist Tai Shan will release her new single Lighthouse Heart on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Lighthouse Heart is an anthem for anyone who deals with anxiety or depression and needs support to find their strength. “A Lighthouse is a beacon that lights up a rocky, unsafe shoreline. Our hearts can shine through the…
Chattanooga-based Americana/country singer-songwriter Rachel McIntyre Smith sat down with @skopemag to talk about her new EP, “Glory Daze” (out now). @skopemag: Tell us about your new EP! Rachel: It’s chock-full of nostalgia, regret, and small-town stories, set to classic country instrumentation. I think a lot of people my age will relate to it because many…
Pop-Rock powerhouse and Singer-Songwriter KAT released her latest single ‘Liar Liar’ on 30th September 2022, blending different elements from a range of genres with dark soulful vocals expressing raw emotion- Kat brings her own style of soulful pop with a rock edge. With music influences that include Bishop Briggs, Sia, Jeff Buckley, Prince as well…
Seattle’s music scene is a long way removed from the halcyon days of grunge and alternative music when record company A&R personnel trekked to the Pacific Northwest hoping to score the next Nirvana. The city, however, retains a strong musical identity and one of its chief exponents in recent years has been the quartet The…
Ryan Smith might be best known as the frontman of The Melismatics and Ryan And Pony, as well as the lead guitarist of Soul Asylum. But before all of that, Ryan was making solo recordings in which he played all instruments as a teenager and releasing albums on his own Hygh Tensions Records. In 2019,…
Bright and airy, the celebratory “Something In The Water” shows off JB Elwood’s infectiously good spirit. Everything about it has a strong, purposeful disposition. Country rock, hard rock, and overall party music this is the sort of thing that touches the very soul. Best of all are the vocals that have their own sense of…
Kate & Anna McGarrigle delivers a beautiful slice of classic folk on “Tant Le Monde”. Recorded live, one feels an intimate sensibility that rolls through the entirety of the work. Every track plays off the last for their voices have a tremendous sweetness to them. Instrumentation blooms adding a magical beauty to it. So much…
@skopemag news – monday – october 3, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Linda Ronstadt Releases Musical Soundtrack To New Memoir (OUT NOW) Today Putumayo World Music releases Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands—Linda Ronstadt’s Musical Odyssey, a musical accompaniment to the acclaimed singer’s new book, Feels Like Home: A…
@skopemag news – friday – september 30, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope For Skope: Platinum Aussie duo Stafford Brothers revive Safri Duo’s “Played-A-Live.” Out now on Purple Fly LIFE OF THE PARTY- JULES TRULY FT. JAY MORRIS Farrow And The Peach Leaves Reveal New Album + Single YG RELEASES NEW VIDEO…
Virtually unknown at the end of 2021, Eliyiah has since established himself on the music scene. The Dutch singer, who turns 25 in 2022, has already collaborated with major hitmakers including JayWillz. Born Philip Kroep in Enschede, The Netherlands, he started singing and rapping at the age of 8 and never looked back. Eliyiah’s career…
Every creative person looks at their blank canvas or their blank page, or the bare rehearsal stage and says, “please give me something to say.” This song is a plea to the universal muse to fill us, no matter what kind of person we are, with inspiration that will overflow our souls and touch the…
Since Swedish House Mafia topped the dance charts in 2011 with “Save the World,” the earth has experienced its seven warmest years on record. Droughts and floods have ravaged the globe, and more than ten thousand people were lost in an unprecedented European heatwave. Most frighteningly, habitat destruction continued at an alarming pace in some…
@skopemag news – friday – september 30, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Acclaimed Pianist August Rosenbaum uses his own voice on “Swim On” Sparse where it needs to be, “Swim On” leaves space for the watery instrumentation leaving you fully soaked. Here August takes his incredible musical talent to paint a…
@skopemag news – friday – september 30, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MEDIA RELEASE: WOMB ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & RELEASE ‘OCEANS’ VIDEO Flying Nun Records and Pōneke’s Womb are thrilled to announce the trio’s upcoming album, Dreaming of the Future Again — out digitally and on 180g black vinyl on November…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 29, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Streaming Now! Vancouver’s HUNTING GIANTS Release Crowning Achievement: Progressive, Expansive “Mythos” Canada’s Hunting Giants have released three killer singles in support of their upcoming album “Mythos” and now the entire record awaits ears. Musically, it’s very diverse ranging from…
Ananda Xenia Shakti’s new music video celebrates the Indian festival of Navratri. Filmed on location in India, the music video is out now. Ananda Xenia Shakti is a unique musical artist who is strongly influenced by Indian culture and spirituality. She is now releasing her latest music video on September 28th, 2022. Titled ‘Devi’, the inspiring…
John Vento’s “Sweet Cheslie” tells the tragic story of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, while raising awareness about suicide prevention. Music Veteran, John Vento is well-known for both his award-winning brand of rootsy rock and roll, as well as his work with multiple charitable causes. Not only is John the co-founder of non-profit, Band Together Pittsburgh,…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 29, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope K!lly !dol Announces New EP “This song was written quite a few years ago. At the time, I was 26 years old and living in an illegally-small 1-bedroom apartment in Bushwick, NY. I’d started a band called The Worst…
The pandemic has been tough on every rock touring band on the planet. But few groups had their plans for world domination upended quite as decisively as Colony House. In early 2020, the Franklin, TN quartet was on the cusp of a major breakthrough. Leave What’s Left Behind, their third album, had been released in…
