Feature stories and artist interviews
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…
With the release of his new single “Buttercup,” singer Little Hurt seeks to reshape the identity of modern pop through textured musicality, socially conscious lyrics, and, perhaps most importantly, smart producing that balances out slick vocal striking with defined instrumentation. “Buttercup” sees Little Hurt teaming with melodic crooner The Ready Set, and though the two…
Most of us aren’t aware of the impact of the music we listen to every day. We get exposed to music on the radio, when we watch our favorite movies or when we play our favorite games. They may have an impact on how we feel and sometimes act. Read more about how music in…
A man stands atop a stump on the edge of a forest with a fiddle. He could be the spirit of the woods — a personification of the tree that was. With no malice whatsoever, he brings his instrument to his chin and begins a blinding, soulful, fleet-fingered solo. Though he dances in place on…
Rob Eberle offers a hushed, reflective stance on “reckless (feat. April rose gabrielli)”. Storytelling is of the essence on here. The song feels fully lived in, completely real. Elements of folk, chamber pop, and classical enter the mix adding to its sheer immersive quality. A swirling around spirit feels doubly refreshing with each element feeling…
Elektrgaaz releases the sixth and final installment of its Synaesthetic Picture Show. If you like your music to have a bit of mystery, then the oddly named Elektrgaaz will tick a lot of boxes for you. A band of mysterious music-making recluses who seem to wander between real and fictional worlds, led by the enigmatic…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 16, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JESSIE MURPH SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “IF I DIED LAST NIGHT” Due to popular demand, the rising star recently added additional dates to her Spring 2023 headline tour as well as upgraded venues for a slew of previously announced…
A Story of a Promising Young Life Cut Short by Another’s Irreparable Actions Continuing his march up the stairway to stardom, burgeoning upstart Singer/Songwriter/Producer Rob Eberle has teamed up with powerful vocalist April Rose Gabrielli for “Reckless”, the latest offering from his forthcoming sophomore release. LISTEN TO RECKLESS ON SOUNDCLOUD The after-prom that was supposed…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 16, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JANGO FLASH launch ‘Killing Time’ | out today (Nov 16th) via MODERN SKY Newcastle alt-rockers Jango Flash launch soul-searching effort ‘Killing Time’ (out today – Nov 16th), the first reveal from the band’s upcoming debut EP set for release…
Jack Tempchin is a legendary hit songwriter, whose compositions “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and“Already Gone” are synonymous with the Southern California Sound. These songs can be found on the Eagles’ compilation Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, which the RIAA named the Best-Selling U.S. Album of the 20th Century. Jack Tempchin songs have been performed or recorded by…
Volume is a given, for they demand the listener’s attention. A heaviness exists within his distinct aural universe. It beats work on an emotional level. Rap, hip-hop, trap, these all enter into the equation. Word choice matters, for there is a wildness to how evolution occurs. Layer upon layer adds to the sheer density of…
On November 18, Elektragaaz will release the last in its six part series of EPs, The Synaesthetic Picture Show. The final chapter in the series by the genre-agnostic, electronic multi-fusion instrumental group continues unspooling colorful and wildly original “movies for the mind,” drawing again on diverse influences including rock, club, techno, pop, dance, film, comic…
Jewelry artist Megan-Marie is known for exclusive and artfully crafted jewelry collections. She has launched her “Althea Collection” of luxury 14K gold chains. Every chain in this collection was handcrafted by me…The part that I love most, though, is that these chains are made to be individualized and flatter your unique body and style. ”…
This new release is literally a global production with Waves_On_Waves collaborating with musicians, songwriters, producers and music industry professionals from all over the globe. Waves_On_Waves worked with: People Theatre (France), Mondmann (Germany), Vortex85 (Italy), STREETEMPTY (Portugal), SHIKIMO (US), Neutron Dreams (US), Katrine Stenbekk (Norway), Let Em Riot (US), Natsukime (France), Crimewave (UK), Pastel Arcade (US),…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 16, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LE JUNK — Evolves On New Single: “Some Monkeys” || Out Today Upping the ante with his slick and seductive blend of sleazy disco-rock and glitzy electronica, “Some Monkeys” glints like a jagged shard of a cracked glitterball left…
As audacious as some think they are, The Refusers passionately refuse to go along with the program. Could they know something we don’t? Yes ladies and gentlemen, there are new lockdowns coming, there are new jabs coming; and it’s clear that energy systems and food systems are on the verge of failing; the time has…
A small silver lining from an otherwise wretched lockdown season in 2020: we all got to know our neighbors and housemates a little better! Amalgaband would be best described as an ‘accidental’ band consisting of three housemates and a neighbour who hunkered down during lockdown over Christmas in Sheffield UK. With not much to do…
by Nick Christophers New York is a tough nut to crack and bringing awareness to one’s work is not an easy task in this town. The effort and sacrifice are sometimes overwhelming. Yet Asian import, Vivi Hu, has overcome much of that and has come through with flying colors. Her singing and songwriting are a…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 15, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GOMORRA (feat. guitarist of Destruction) Share Brand New Single “Rule of Fear”! With their blend of insanely fast and groovy riffs full of thrash metal perfection, dynamics and energy, with their latest record “Divine Judgement” Gomorra have undoubtedly made…
Studio D’lux releases “Light Still Shines” from their forthcoming self-titled debut EP. The single features lead vocals from former Chicago vocalist, Bill Champlin. VERONA, NJ – November 14, 2022 – Studio D’lux is a unique musical venture fueled by singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Doug Kistner, who writes and produces all the songs released by the group. Following the release…
They say that first impressions are everything, and when I first came across the alternative pop duo known as Sisters J, I couldn’t help but be curiously intrigued by the regal nature of their moniker. I know that it’s silly to judge a book by its cover, but in a day and age where artists…
As trailblazers, Christafari is continually pioneering the genre of Gospel reggae in the U.S. and throughout the world. But the band is more than just musicians; they’re “musicianaries” (musical missionaries), spreading the message of hope and salvation globally with a relentless touring and release schedule. They’ve ministered in 85 nations, all 50 of the United…
@skopemag news – monday – november 14, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW lyric video for NEOPERA (“Tuba Mirum” out from homonymous EP) Tuba Mirum is an epic monument and unites three contrasting voices, large choirs and gripping instrumental interludes into a brute body of work that describes the turmoil of…
For the first sixty seconds of “Alive” by Los Angeles rock band Palms Station, there are no words at all. Instead, it’s a sheer exercise in sonic power: soaring, majestic vocals over thunderous beats and broad piano chords. It feels solemn and joyous, electrifying and reflective, simultaneously evocative of mainstream pop and spiritual music. Then…
@skopemag news – saturday – november 12, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT NOW: Nate DiRuzza “Heartless” Novelistic songwriter, Nate DiRuzza puts his guards up in his new single “Heartless” – now available everywhere. When hopeless romantics encounter miserable heartbreak, they can wish they were “Heartless”; and that is the exact…
@skopemag news – friday – november 11, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope strongboi share the perfect bop ‘cold’ Today strongboi release their latest single ‘Cold’. ‘Cold’ is the third single to be lifted from their hotly anticipated debut album, due for release early next year. “cold” is a bouncing love song…
Art is not art until it brings some change into society with its positive shadows. Kat is a rising artist who brings out some of the most enchanting vibes into the art scene. She doesn’t click photos but clicks moments with her magical, fictional, surreal narratives that the world has never witnessed before. ART IS…
@skopemag news – friday – november 11, 20222 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Introducing O. | Debut single out on Speedy Wunderground now | Playing Pitchfork Festival Paris on Monday Formed during the first lockdown, the duo started improvising together at home with just acoustic sax and drums before securing studio time…
Vocal powerhouse Lisa Ramey re-introduces us to her unequivocally powerful soul-infused rock-pop sound within her latest single, “Certainly Lord”, available to stream worldwide: With a hard driving rock beat, Lisa Ramey strikes the perfect balance of crunchy rock ‘n roll behind a refreshed amalgamation of gospel and jazz, “Certainly Lord” sees boomy guitar riffs that…
From a certain perspective, Los Angeles is the world’s first particle accelerator – it’s where highly charged artists collide and produce explosive results. It’s where Jasmine Crowe and Jonathan Fairchild were destined to meet and combine their creative talents. Jasmine Crowe hails from Hawaii, and, like her homeland, her career has produced a dynamic and…
A wild raging fury takes hold on The Star Prairie Project’s incredible “Fight Or Flight”. The slew of genres filtered into their unique vision is a pure delight. Elements of progressive rock, classic rock, and glam enter into the equation. Interplay amongst the band has a blissed-out temperament to it, from the gorgeous guitar work…
Digital music distribution has long since stopped being “the future of music”: it’s the present. If you want to be a successful musician in this day and age you need to know the ins and outs of how modern music distribution is done. Signing up with a music distribution service serves, in general, to make…
@skopemag news – friday – november 11, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope What’s Your Fantasy: Dark and Gorgeous Bloodthirsty Twist What’s Your Fantasy music video is a dark and gorgeous bloodthirsty twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland fairytale directed by Vanessa Marzaroli. The music video features vintage Chinese Opera headdress,…
During a concert, it is of course the performing artist who tends to get all the glory. But as any good artist will tell you, much of their success can be attributed to the numerous crew members behind the scenes. While a typical crew will consist of many people, there are some jobs that are…
UK indie duo Arliston, consisting of Jack Ratcliffe (vocals/guitar/keyboards) and George Hasbury (guitar/keyboards), have returned with their stunning new EP, Even In The Shade. The project arrives following a busy year that has seen the London-based duo already release a successful EP, The Ground Might Disappear, back in January. And in the lead-up to Even…
Just based on the title of this new album and the artist’s name, I can almost bet I will be hearing something fresh & original. If I was a betting man, this is one bet I would definitely win because ‘hddn Snd’ by c h i is beyond ordinary and more along the lines of…
Musicians don’t come more stellar, multi-faceted and gifted than Randy Hall, an ace guitarist, vocalist, composer, arranger and performer. The Chicago-native has been a highly coveted musician for several decades and a chart-topping R&B star in his own right and as a supporting player for an impressive, genre-defying resume of artists that began with The…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 10, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nadine Khouri shares new Pitchfork-tipped single / John Parish-produced album (ffo Mazzy Star, Galaxie 500) The Beirut-born now London-based singer-songwriter, Nadine Khouri is today sharing her new single, “Keep On Pushing The Walls” – the track emerges as the…
Though subtle in its first appearance in the song, the vocal harmony in AV Super Sunshine’s “Scarecrow (Rock Mix)” is at the backbone of every provocative beat in this latest single from the underground-stationed songwriter, and while I wouldn’t say it’s the only element here that qualifies as spellbinding in tone and design, it’s one…
@skopemag news – thursday – november 10, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Banda Destruida Release New Video From Beer City Skateboards and Records Release Banda Destruida began in 2013, when Laiseca and Zamorano decided to continue playing as a duo after the end of Losmodestos trio. In the following years they…
