REVIEWS

Perfect Mark’s blend of pop rock balances smooth vocals with a good helping of grit. Listen: http://perfectmark.bandcamp.com ‘Footprints’ kicks things […]

Dalal’s “Suddenly” starts off in full force. The sound is lush, lean and pristine. Every aspect of it is pure

Creation Mind’s “The Crimson Sun” is a fine homage to classic rock. With such big dreams Creation Mind covers all

A native of the Iowa Singer Bonne Finken just released a ground breaking 14 song CD entitled “Fairy Tales/Love Affairs”

From the opening bars of Skymonk’s self titled EP, a confident wash of smoky blues tinged indie rock launches itself

Heylel’s “Nebulae” shows the evolution of progressive rock. With a well-placed King Crimson cover thrown into the mix (I Talk

Jelani Lateef’s “Manhood Talk” is aural optimism. The rhythm of the piece feels incredibly colorful. Samples are carefully selected and

Amen Alibi could well be time travellers, bringing their instruments with them from forty years ago to make use of

Clouds and Clocks creates a truly surprisingly piece with “Aliantha”. With many different twists and turns the piece manages to

This CD 4Love of Abbey! (VOLUME I) is the latest release from San Francisco based Jazz Vocalist Benn Bacot. A

Country is as country does right here with Eric Frisch’s ‘Mary Ann’. Stream the single: https://soundcloud.com/ericfrisch/mary-ann Cracking out some classic

Azwel’s “From Now On” is studious, well-crafted pop made perfect. “From Now On” sounds remarkably similar to Jon Brion’s soundtrack

“As if Rihanna and Labyrinth decided to turn to diamond theft, only to give up halfway through the heist and

The new “Level” CD from Pennsylvania based Mesa Jane is an exceptional 10 Track release and is very multi-dimensional to

On the funky Side (2012) is the latest album available by New York based Jambalaya Brass Band and their red

Patient, refined, with enough space for the ultimate crescendo, the three pieces on “Preface (EP)” build off of each other.

Ft. Pierce, Florida is the home to BEEMA, a female rap artist who knows how to work her hooks and

One of the greatest things a music-lover can experiences is the discovery of a new artist so exciting, so invigorating

Gone By Sunrise makes the perfect weekend soundtrack. These are casual songs in the best way possible creating a relaxed

This is such a sizzling EP what else can I say in the end? This stacked 8 track EP by

The Disc Rays is a musical project from Owen Martin, he is a songwriter and guitar player out of Ireland.

Having cut her teeth with multiple of stepping stone life experiences Roxanna has been turning people’s heads and ears. Ultimately,

Who is Charliee Remitz anyway? Listening to her music I get a sense of urgency. It’s a need to capture

Europop drenched in auto-tune right here. Sarantos’ ‘I Love To Love You Too’ is enigmatic and curious. On first listen,

ATOM STRANGE formed in 2006 with musicians Alex Rude and Rick Dunn. They shared a vision of forming a rock

“Save The Radio, a Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida based modern rock band has been drawing industry comparisons to such iconic adult

Esthema’s Long Goodbye is a rich progressive rock record that harnesses classic and modern sounds. With its short opening track

Laced with woozy tremolo and everything you would expect from smooth country tinged soul, Billy Ray Deiz’s ‘Rather Have Sooner’

Taking cues from Bruno Mars and throwing in a huge sprinkling of electro pop, Xavier Toscano’s new album Feel So

Eyes in the Canopy is the latest four track EP from East Bay, California based band Winchester Revival. Winchester Revival

Antoine is hitting the scene and is building his career one song at a time. His soulful melodies come across

Vancouver rockers “Sex With Strangers” seem to making all the right moves. Working hard, releasing music, hitting the pavement. Make

Perfect pop in the style of Owl City and the Killers right here from Farewell, Manchester. Opening with title track

The clarity of this Stone Diamond is spot on with one jamtastic, brilliant cut!  Stone Diamond is a rock band

Taking cues from Chrissie Hynde and Zero 7, Mini Diaz delivers eclectic pop filled with passion and heart. Let’s face

Classic bluesy soul. That’s the dish of the day from the Blue Light Bandits, with a generous side order of

I had the pleasure of reviewing Rick Shaffer’s second solo album titled ‘Hidden Charms’ (http://skopemag.com/2011/05/25/rick-shaffer-hidden-charms) back in 2011 for Skope

With some brutal beats and out there vocal stylings, Xombie’s latest album Capital X will shake the dust from your

Matt Townsend’s curious blend of  folk rock leans in many ways towards Neutral Milk Hotel and Apples In Stereo, immediately

Blasting into the soundscapes with trumpets blazing, Sean Wagner And The Ne’er Do Wells blend Irish folk, americana and marching