Feature stories and artist interviews
When it comes to the art of lyricism unadulterated by the mainstream or what is considered normal to anyone else, the Pure Order duo from Oxnard, California, is at the pinnacle of strikingly unique hip-hop music. Always keeping their eyes and ears open toward what’s going on in the world around them, God’s Gift and…
Miya Guggs has one of those voices that you just can’t forget about, even if you try. And after listening to her music for the first time, it’s clear that Miya has been making sure to nurture her talent with each passing year and learning from her own experiences as she grows up in the…
Assad Al Hanini was born in Amman, Jordan and is originally from Palestine, on his music and productions. Assad Al Hanini released a number of musical pieces this year that are available on all platforms, Assad’s music is a vessel for his own unique thoughts and experiences, making music not just for himself but for…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 9, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LOU RIDLEY SHARES THE VULNERABLE VISUAL FOR “NAM” Rising singer/songwriter Lou Ridley returns with a new music video for “nam.” Directed by longtime friend Bethany Reed, the vulnerable and intimate visual shows a somber Ridley in the tub highlighted…
While Maya Azucena’s new I AM ENOUGH song resonates literally from an American history perspective, and aims to celebrate the undermined, under-recognized contributions of her American ancestors and unsung heroes of Today, the message also reflects a universal story of overcoming self-doubt and burden of doubt from others, to step into a fully-accepted, empowered version…
Canny Lando delivers an emotionally charged kick on the dramatic “Betrayed Too Much.” The lyrics tell a story of a life lived by getting stabbed in the back. The bitterness of the verses reflects upon a person who has lost trust in other people one too many times. With the vocal treatment highlighting this poignancy…
@skopemag news – wednesday – november 9, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brazilian Prog Death Metal Act ABSTRACTED Unveil New Music Video for “Wither to Dust” The Brazilian progressive death metal act ABSTRACTED – whose sound blends the blistering technicality of acts such as Obscura and Necrophagist with moments evoking the…
Imagine knowing exactly what you want to do for the rest of your life at just five years old. While it seems practically impossible, “impossible” is not a word in Gbeke’s dictionary. With her unique voice, vision, and perspective, her work as a talented creative comes naturally. There’s no question she was born to prosper…
When did you first start writing songs for Killer Instinct? About a year ago, last November, 2021, after the release of our last EP, Carly’s Revenge. We got a good response to the EP, and we knew we had something. We learned a lot during those sessions – the hard way, because we learn all…
After several years, numerous personal adventures and near-complete musical silence, eclectic Australian singer, musician, actor and writer Jimmy Sky presents Banji Mashide: six songs, many lives, one journey. Very loosely translated as ‘All Things Considered’, the lyrics are what life is all about – falling in love, getting married, breakups, relationship patchwork, laughter, sadness, depression,…
Based in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Kiani possesses the creative and intellectual brain power to thrive as both a musician and resident neurosurgeon. In addition to his years of doctoral education and training, he has 14 years of classical music experience on the Persian tar and setar. But before that, Kiani’s musical passion spawned at eight…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 8, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AJA shares epic new single ‘Mental Break Up’ Sharing more, AJA explained: ‘Mental Breakup was inspired by a guy who kept fucking with my emotions and I was so done and broken. I went from being a strong confident…
The Star Prairie Project Are Fighting the Good Fight The Star Prairie Project’s new album Fight or Flight trumpets the fact that the world order as we know it is teetering and crumbling before our eyes. While too many remain oblivious to this fact, there’s no denying that the human civilization is facing its gravest challenges since World…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 8, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RICH WEBB SHARES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘BLUE WILDFLOWERS’ AND NEW ALBUM ‘RIGHT!’ SET FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 9 A warm and lucid bundle of smooth alt-country swoon, the brand new track Blue Wildflowers out today from Melbourne singer-songwriter Rich…
Stuart Ross Carlson offers his take on American classics in the soothing collection “Portrait of a Landscape: Seasons.” Full of such life, the way these tracks radiate a sense of discovery feels majestic. The cinematic quality of the atmosphere wafts over every part of the soundscape. Instrumental richness defines every nook and cranny of the…
Fred Argir brings over 30 years of recording and performing experience to the table with his latest album titled ‘Despair & Ecstasy’. ‘Despair & Ecstasy’ is the perfect title for this new release because the record covers a wide spectrum of emotions that bounces from one extreme to the next. Never a dull moment when…
Growing up with a mother as a Minister of Music, this Nebraska born, Florida-bred artist was bitten by the music bug at a very early age. Singing in the choir soon became teaching parts, leading songs, and eventually writing, producing and arranging. https://www.instagram.com/singmaine/ Since then, he has been crafting tunes as a producer, writer, and…
Norwegian Pop Rockers, Bobby And The Crew have released their latest single. “Prince Of Charm” is a 3 minute, mid to up tempo, dance-flavored track. 3 guys and a gal, Bobby And The Crew boast a traditional line up. The band plays originals, but has the chops and the range of a cover band. Their…
The Skyliners, Donnie Iris, Joe Grushecky and more are included on “A Very Yinzer Christmas” out November 18th. The album benefits Band Together Pittsburgh for Autism Awareness and music programs. The first-ever, “A Very Yinzer Christmas,” featuring tracks by more than 25 Pittsburgh music icons will be released worldwide on November 18th, 2022 on Pittsburgh-based…
@skopemag news – monday – november 7, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope German four-piece BILBAO release new single, “travel party” via PIAS Recordings Following a busy summer with over 20 festival shows, as well as some gigs as support for Sportfreunde Stiller, the new single shows exactly the feeling of these…
If the name Sick Puppies looks familiar to you, you’re either part of their massive international fanbase or a recovering emo kid who came to know them from their breakout 2007 hit “All the Same.” It was a track that dug deep into that generation with its powerful lyrics and presence, and people began to really take notice…
Anizzy blends a wonderful hybrid of styles into a cohesive, compassionate whole on the genre-defying “The Return.” Bollywood soundtracks, R&B, trap, and more get weaved into a colorful tapestry. The resulting blooms of colors feel fully immersive. He makes sure each flourish matters for the evolution of the groove and reveals a well-listener ear. Melodies…
Moose with a Scarf makes EDM with a hint of horror on “Leshen.” The heavy atmospherics work in its favor. Beats hit with pure physicality to them. Nods to the electro roots of Justice appear throughout. Volume is a must, for this is the sort of thing that bludgeons the listener into submission. Attention to…
@skopemag news – monday – november 7, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Music Submission: Chisun Chisun is an independent artist who signed a songwriter’s deal with Warner Chappell in 2022. He aspires to create emotionally vibrant-story telling music that embraces people’s souls. His music has been described as dreamy and optimistic…
P Bailey bursts with a tremendous amount of passion and pure chaos on “Who can’t hear must feel”. Tempos race through the entirety of the track. Subtle this is not; this is a pure fire and passion that burns all the way to its core. Nods to R&B, throbbing EDM, and more enter into the…
@skopemag news – sunday – november 6, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LEGENDARIUM Release New Single “Caelador, Destroyer” Traditional heavy metal band LEGENDARIUM have released their new song “Caelador, Destroyer” today on all streaming platforms. The track is from their album Death’s Hand In Yours which will be released on December…
Latin superstar, rapper and songwriter, Lokixximo releases a new reggaetón music video for his single entitled “Ella Ta Bien, becoming quickly a YouTube favorite due to its trippy video production & ultra-hyped lyrics about ladies feeling confident and beautiful. The infectious song & music video is a modern-day dembow fused with Brazilian Funk & House…
Swinging with a casual beat that evolves into something capable of relaxing even the tensest of moods, The Real J Israel’s “I Am Me” – one of two songs you’ll find on his new EP Glass Half Full – is a song defined as much by its tonality as it is its tenacious sway. Singer/songwriters have been…
Getting into the music industry can be really tough, especially if it is your passion and means a lot to you. You may be more likely to get let down and discouraged if things don’t happen the way you want them to if you have a lot of expectations. That being said, there are so…
Gearing up to release his debut album, things couldn’t be better for Johnnie Mikel. He’s an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician, and performer with multiple appearances in the Billboard Charts, all while remaining a completely independent artist. After spending his teens learning ProTools, Logic, and all the string instruments he could get his hands on, he’s…
Otherish embrace the strange on “Their Mistake”. A wild mixture of jazz, pop, and psychedelic rock the playfulness has no limits. Interplay amongst the band adds to the flexibility of the rhythm. Things start and stop on a dime, without any further need for clarity. Lyrics embrace this jagged, giddy path as well, with the…
I Go By Campaign Nino & I Was Born In Pascagoula, Ms But Raised In East Orlando, Fl After losing my home due to Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. I Went To School On The Eastside At Orlando Christian Prep For Alittle Then I Left To Support Family. I’m Influenced By Artists Like Miguel, Dvsn, Chris…
The future of modern hard rock is in good hands with bands such as Messer. The young outfit’s new single “Unbreakable (Unfvckwitable)” surges with youthful yet polished power. You get the feeling when you hear the urgency in its vocal and the everyday truth of its words that the song’s message is derived from experience…
@skopemag news – friday – november 4, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mirrorball shares new single “Tinsel For A Tear,” playing free show in LA on Saturday Today, Mirrorball unveils “Tinsel for a Tear,” the anticipated new single from their upcoming EP produced by Chris Coady. Mirrorball — vocalist Alexandra Johnstone…
Canadian songwriter, Apryll Aileen’s “Bad Things”, the title track from her upcoming album, is an Alt-Pop R&B hit that teases sassiness with sensuality, striking a chord on the duality of our human nature. The video was filmed at the Five & Dime in Saint John, New Brunswick by Matt Brown and directed and edited by…
’Tis the season to get spooky, and Milwaukee’s favorite rock group The Keystones are happily rising to the occasion with their new single “Chameleons,” hitting streaming services just in time for Halloween. It’s a rip-roaring rock track that feels indebted to modern rock acts like Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, and even The Black Keys —…
@skopemag news – friday – november 4, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JOJI RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘SMITHEREENS’ – OUT TODAY VIA 88RISING Chart-topping artist Joji’s highly-anticipated new album SMITHEREENS is out today via longtime label 88rising (full tracklist below). In celebration of the release and coming off the heels of his…
WATCH: Otherish “Their Mistake” (Video) from Gone Wrong Rainbow Blues (New York) Acclaimed UK based eclectic rock band Otherish, has released the video for “Their Mistake”, a smashing single from the recently released album “Gone Wrong Rainbow Blues”, to YouTube. Who are Otherish? George, Paul, Mark and Francis: Irish-English outsiders, musician-poets, sweethearts, alchemically active friends.…
The first rebellion started in 1986. And so the rebellion continues…. Erik Grönwall – vocals Snake Sabo – guitars Scotti Hill – guitars Rachel Bolan – bass Rob Hammersmith – drums Remember that first time you heard Skid Row? “Youth Gone Wild” was on MTV. “18 and Life” was a summertime hit single and…
@skopemag news – friday – november 4, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT TODAY: Isla Craig (U.S Girls, Jennifer Castle) releases new album Echo’s Reach & shares video for ‘Weather’ For over a decade Isla Craig has created a formidable body of work, a unique musical vision last heard on 2018’s…
