Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – firday – november 25, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alternative/metal/screamo/rock power-trio The Third Project unveiled new single + music video “Cassandra” A three piece band from France. A drummer and a guitarist that screams like hell. And a bassist. Indeed… Live shows a very extremes, in both ways:…
In decades past, music was thought of as the sure fire path to use to achieve fame and fortune. Today, however, the lines are much more blurred. This is due, in part, to issues regarding copyright and music ownership. If you do not protect your music’s copyrights, it will be impossible to make a profit…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 22, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hard Southern Rock Band 13South Release Debut Single “Mississippi Way” From the backwoods of Magnolia, MS, 13South debut with single “Mississippi Way.” Described as “If Lynyrd Skynyrd and Junkyard had a baby,” these Hard Southern Rockers have dredged through…
by Nick Christophers Dance music has gone through many changes over the years. As we recall disco was the first taste of a culture built around its music. John Travolta brought dancing and the music that ignited it to the big screen which turned into a type of movement. Disco would soon give way to…
El-Jay’s billboard charting artist high-energy Neo-Soul, R&B and Pop flow music captures the heart and transports audiences back in time, as the era of classic soul. Entertainment and music have always been present in El-Jay’s life, as he began to demonstrate creativity while showing interest in acting, music, and modeling at an early age. Apart…
The Immaculate Crows Release Single “Business Girl” From Album “And Then There Were Two” Compelling Australia based Retro Rockers The Immaculate Crows present the new single “Business Girl”, from their recent album “And Then There Were Two” available now on all the major music services. LISTEN TO BUSINESS GIRL ON SOUNDCLOUD Founder Bruce Neilsen is…
If you haven’t yet, meet The Dead Daisies—a galactic collection of storied musicians, churning through cosmic nebulae of sonic expression. Dancing in orbit around jack-of-all-trades and founder David Lowy, the group grants asylum to comets hailing from all reaches of the rock n’ roll universe. Its current constellation includes drummer Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake,…
If you’re a fan of the long-running band Poco and love memorable, country rock ballads then you will love this new release by Tom Hampton. ‘Out To Pasture’ is an impeccable tribute album and also serves as a quintessential Americana record for today. Tom Hampton is offering listeners a glimpse into his vast musical history…
The Little Rock, AR singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist sings about her ADHD on “Squirrel Train,” out on November 25, 2022. With her last single release, “Straight Shooter” Little Rock’s country music powerhouse Pamela Hopkins enjoyed another Top 10 UK iTunes country chart hit. The single reached #14 on the National Radio Hits Country chart, earning more than…
“Point Me East” is sung from the perspective of “The Husky Clipper,” the racing shell used to win Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. CHICAGO, IL –November 21, 2022– Known for his emotional vocal delivery, his inspiring acoustic melodies and his moving lyrics, John McDonough enjoyed breakout success in 2021, with the release of his “Second Chances”…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 22, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Howard Stern-Endorsed Toronto Folk Rockers A Short Walk To Pluto Pay Ode to the Power of Love on “Give Me Grace” Autumn is often symbolic of deep transition, of parts of nature – and our natures – dying to…
The jungle is misunderstood. We imagine that it’s a place of danger – a mysterious, shrouded, and steamy world occupied by wild and untamed beasts. It is all these things. But the jungle is also the wellspring of life. It’s a place to encounter the fundamental — and elemental. Above all, the jungle is a…
Nature has always been used in song to help describe romance. Certainly, no man would never compare his lover to another woman. Thus, humans need to reach beyond humanity to help approximate the grandeur of their nearly indescribable love interest. For his single, Richy Snyder has recorded Irving Berlin’s oceanic “How Deep Is the Ocean?”…
There is nothing subdued or faint about this new single titled “Whisper in the Dark” as Sophie and Alex Dorsten solidify their status as bona fide artists in this music industry. The secret is out and that is that “Whisper in the Dark” is no joke and will make true believers out of you and…
@skopemag news – monday – november 21, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track “Tape Measure” DAVE ROWNTREE is pleased to share the new single “TAPE MEASURE” from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs which will be released on January 20, 2023 through Cooking Vinyl. “Tape…
The perfect balance of pop hooks, effortless charm, and rap swagger… Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was one of the highest-rising stars of mainstream hip-hop. With a series of hits built around slick rhymes and slicker production, Khalifa moved from mixtapes to stadium sports anthems to major motion-picture soundtrack collaborations. https://wizkhalifa.com/ His charm, persona, and wit…
The secret is out! Noel5ive and Tokyo Montana are taking the stage in another city shortly after going viral on Instagram reaching over 12 Million Views collectively in just a few months of posting on social media sites. Using tactics such as Instagram reels and fan engagements, they have quickly got ahead of the curve…
@skopemag news – monday – november 21, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Music Submission: Shout London While the genre is mostly inconsequential in the songwriting process, Shout London’s sound is best described as an alt-pop-rock amalgam; whichever sonic form Shout London’s hits take, fervid heart-in-throat emotion is always at the crux…
Christmas In Prison features vocalists Jessica Mitchell, Jackie Richardson, Liam Russell, David Wall, Tom Wilson, & the Canadian Children’s Opera Company Heard in the songs of John Lennon, Tom Waits, John Prine, Stephen Colbert & Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Harrick Connick Jr., Alfred SchniIke & More A reimagined holiday classic “You’re a Mean One Mr.…
THE NEW BARDŌTS ARE ON A MISSION TO KEEP ROCK AND ROLL ALIVE! Gar Francis: Guitar / Vocals Dan Skye: Bass/ Vocals John Croot Jr: Keyboards Johnnie Rago: Drums Wayne Olivieri: Lead Vocals/Harmonica Coming back together from their early roots of the NYC music scene (CBGB’s, Max’s Kansas City, China Club) to write and record…
@skopemag news – saturday – november 19, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope FAUSTIAN: Lambgoat Premieres Debut Video “Birth of Apparitions” From Louisiana Death Metal Marauders (ft. members of Barghest, etc.) Louisiana death metal trio FAUSTIAN — featuring members of Barghest, Kavyk, and others — has premiered its debut music video, “Birth…
@skopemag news – friday – november 18, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ruth Koleva Announces Release of ‘This Christmas’ Ruth Koleva has led a prolific career leading up to her Warner Music debut. After growing up in Bulgaria in the after math of the collapse of the USSR, she and her…
@skopemag news – friday – november 18, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OLIVIA O’BRIEN DROPS NEW MICRO-MIXTAPE “A MEANS TO AN END” “A Means To An End is about navigating relationships (both romantic and platonic) as a young adult. In ‘Gone Girl,’ I talk about being unhappy with the life I’ve…
The Dallas-based singer-songwriter releases “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” along with her 2017 “Into You” album re-release and a Veterans Day video tribute. Lady Redneck aka Stephanie Lee burst onto the international music scene in 2017. Known for her trademark blonde tresses and bubbly personality, the self-affirmed “Blonde Bombshell” from Dallas, TX has parlayed her public image…
Set to drop his new album Still Signed To The Scale in December, Lolife Blacc comes with his single “Same Me,” which, by all means, is something special, out now. https://sparta.ffm.to/sameme He has got an incredible catalog of hits under his belt, but what makes this one so unique is how he worked with long-time…
@skopemag news – friday – november 18, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dark Folk Duo NYTT LAND Reveals Western-Inspired Version of “The Blues Of Ragnarok” & Official Music Video “The Blues of Ragnarok”, was originally released on their latest album ‘Ritual’, and has been reworked in western-inspired ways. Releasing the new…
@skopemag news – friday – november 18, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Levi Riggs’ Lyric Video For Current Single “Pour Some Whiskey On It” Premiered By Cowboys & Indians Country music singer-songwriter, Levi Riggs is excited to announce the release of his new lyric video for his current single “Pour Some…
Children have been learning to read sheet music, sing, and play recorders in their performing arts classes in grade school for many years. Considering their malleability and receptiveness at that age, it grants the perfect opportunity to unlock new, unfamiliar passions and interests in young aspirational minds. When Mariea Antoinette’s music teacher brought a harpist…
Because she’s a deeply humble person, Jekalyn Carr doesn’t like to boast. So, we’ll do it for her: there’s no more exciting, more passionate, more imaginative, or more accomplished young artist in contemporary gospel music. She’s been blowing the doors off churches, theaters, and arenas since she was a kid, and at twenty-five years old,…
If you’re ready for an otherworldly experience that is mind-bending, then look no further! VIVIAN has got you covered with the intergalactic release titled ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’. Prepare to be WOWed by VIVIAN as this group brings an incredibly unique style and approach to the table. VIVIAN is taking Electro Pop and Indie music to…
At times suffocating and uncompromisingly groove-focused, there’s no getting around the riffing in Of Limbo’s new single “Let’s Go,” their latest potent dispatch from the recording studio currently out everywhere alternative rock is sold this November. You can’t have solid rock of any sort without some righteous riffage serving as a foundation to every sublime…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 17, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now: Indie singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi shares music video for “Hang Around” Speaking on the new video Izzy shares, “My main hope with the Hang Around music video was that it would capture the heart behind the song. And…
Music has always been a big part of my life, even when I was too young to understand it. From the time that I was a little girl, probably around the age of 3 or 4, at the crack of dawn, I would set up my plastic key board up in front of my parents…
For fans of… Ryan Adams, Son Volt, The Jayhawks Having navigated the UK music scene over a number of years, Brighton’s Hybrid Kid upped sticks, choosing to spend an extended period of time in their spiritual home of America. The country’s eclectic mix of genre had a pronounced effect on a band who heartily embraced…
American Rapper and actor Dave East has just joined the new fan engagement platform Fanmire to directly engage with his fanbase. With over 6 million followers around the world, Fanmire is a streamlined opportunity for fans to interact directly with Dave East, building an authentic connection and community experience to be enjoyed by the East…
Award-winning Hip-Hop/Rap artist Bk Paystyle made waves with his famous single ‘No Pain’. He is now back on the scene with a brand new song called ‘Gutter’. Bk Paystyle made it big on the Rap and Hip-Hop music scene four years back with his memorable track ‘No Pain’. He is now making a major comeback…
Ismael Gabasau started his career as an artist a short time ago. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, his introspection about the meaningfulness of his life began and led to finding more reasons to make a move from science to his new path, abstract art. He was away from his family, living in Switzerland, when…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 17, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ENTER SHIKARI share new single “Bull” feat. Cody Frost | Headline Slam Dunk Festival 2023 ‘Bull’ feat. Cody Frost is the second stand-alone Enter Shikari single of 2022 and follows the band’s huge summer return ‘The Void Stares Back’…
Allow Sonia Stein’s latest release, “Electric Honeymoon”, to transport you to a serene place of pop temptation. The beginning instrumentals invite the listener into just over 3 minutes of upbeat, melodic bliss as Sonia’s vocals insist you be fully present, a lesson we can all carry outside of music. The London-based singer-songwriter advocates for us…
1. The band’s new single “Embers” just dropped. What’s the story behind the song? “To me it’s about moving on. Kind of how a wildfire is vastly difficult to get rid of, the many embers are the many things you’re trying to get away from, it’s super metaphoric. They fly around and light more ablaze…
