Feature stories and artist interviews
“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…
Tyrone Thompson, notably known as Papa San, was born in Kingston and grew up in Spanish Town Jamaica. Realizing his musical gifts from an early age he was singing, creating music, and performing with other artists more than twice his age at 12 years old. Growing in an inner-city environment, he experienced the hopelessness of…
Harmony rules as king in the new single “Cooler if U Did” from Little Hurt, but if you think this means this solo project is skimping in other areas, you don’t know what you’re in for this fall. Where a lot of pop musicians like to base their identity around a concept today, Little Hurt…
Miami’s Dici is a thoroughly modern performer who, nevertheless, embodies important and timeless fundamentals. He likewise writes about the tried and true subject matter of thorny romantic relationships with a keen understanding of the conflicting emotions we often experience during and after such connections. “Beautiful Collision” is full of understanding that goes far beyond everyday…
Seasoned professionals, Rick Drevet and Mark Pappalardo collaborate on a new musical venture. Their vast musical and life experiences, energizes them to create classics that will stand the test of time. They share a life, and values philosophy of pulling from actual experiences. Reaching deep into their hearts and souls, to find creative and poetic…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 28, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nikki Taylor Shares New Single “Fake Luv” Nikki Taylor (aka Nikki Taylor Vibe) is a US recording artist based in Manhattan, NYC. She’s a cross-genre artist with a soulful voice and an ability to connect deeply with her audience…
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How good can Greyson Chance get? Every time it seems like he’s hit his peak, he finds another level. With each release, his songs become more powerful, more accomplished, more nuanced, and, somehow, more direct. Considering where he started — as a kid, already stunning the Internet with imaginative, technically proficient YouTube covers of contemporary…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 28, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope FRESH SOUNDS: Multi Award Nominated Producer Alva Noto Remixes Vincenzo Ramaglia’s ‘La Parole 1’ (FFO: Bring Brian Eno, Alessandro Cortini, Tim Hecker and Hiroshi Yoshimura.) GAEREA Unveils Official Music Video for “Laude” John Carpenter shares more Halloween Ends music…
If you’re wanting true artistry, then look no further! Stephen Jacques is hitting on all cylinders with his latest album titled ‘Send Them Love’. This is music done right as Stephen Jacques has put together a wonderful project that has so much heart and stellar material. ‘Send Them Love’ is full of potential and will…
Described as ‘his diary,’ breakout pop star and modern-day genre-blender Wyn Starks presents his new single ‘Who I Am.’ With his new album, ‘Black Is Golden,’ Wyn Starks celebrates his identity and strives for greatness. Wyn Starks’ performance on this year’s America’s Got Talent was quite the turning point for him and his career as…
Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Scott Clay sat down with @skopemag to talk about his new album, “Let It All Lay Bare” (out now). @skopemag: What is the story behind the song “Open Country”? Scott: Growing up in Eastern Washington State, I’ve always had a great connection to nature and the outdoors. My father and grandmother took…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 27, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Murky Claw release “Dog Child”, the third single from EP “M3TAVERSE” Murky Claw is a band formed in 1996, recognized at that time among the leading alternative metal bands in Venezuela along with Candy 66, Subsonus, Liqüet, TrasDeVieja, Decibel,…
Kendra Erika has a gift, and she is ready to share it. Her gift is her mesmerizing voice, unbridled confidence, and pure honesty. She is a spicy, bold artist with a touch of vintage Hollywood and flair for capturing hearts of her fans. To date, Kendra has released a dozen singles and worked with top…
With singles from the album gaining global recognition, the long-awaited album from the Dayton-based award-winning band has been released. Defining their signature sound as ‘modern classic rock,’ celebrated Dayton-area band, Ludlow Creek has finally unveiled their latest album, “Which Way is Forward.” Released on September 16th, 2022, the album is dubbed as Ludlow Creek’s magnum…
@skopemag news – monday – september 26, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BET nominated rapper HAVIAH MIGHTY drops explosive record “Honey Bun” JUNO, Prism and Polaris Prize-winning talent, Haviah’s undeniable rise up the ranks is a crystal-clear reminder of her contribution to the evolving climate for female artists across the rap…
