From the first listen of David Lockwood’s latest release, it’s easy to see why he chose the title ‘The Rest Is History’. There’s a sweeping nostalgia swimming throughout this whole album. The lifetime of memories and musical experience is felt from the first opening piano chord of the opener ‘Blue on Blue’. I suppose it’s…
@skopemag news – friday – march 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alt-rocker Nice Vice Drops 90s Inspired Single “No Ends” Being in your twenties is an exhilarating yet confusing time, and “No Ends” displays the personal strife of having to figure that out. Horst explores how to set boundaries, learn…
@skopemag news – friday – march 25, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Paris Combo Announces New Album Paris Combo, the French quintet Variety describes as possessing “a seemingly endless supply of catchy hooks and imaginative lyrics,” is back with a new album, Quesaco? The full-length release is their seventh studio album,…
Here’s an important name from the past that far too few Americans know: Olympe de Gouges. Before she met the guillotine in 1793 during the French Revolution, she spoke out against slavery, oppression, and discrimination. Declaration Of The Rights Of Woman And Of The Female Citizen, her book, is one of the first recognizably feminist…
@skopemag news – saturday – march 19, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Helen Reddy’s “I AM WOMAN” Video Restored by National Film & Sound Archive of Australia Today, in conjunction with Women’s History Month and the 50th anniversary of Helen Reddy’s hit song “I Am Woman,” UMe is releasing a fully…
The Midwestern wilds of the Dayton, Ohio area aren’t renowned for producing memorable popular music acts but that changes when you take Ludlow Creek into account. The quintet once known as Southbound began playing together as a cover band. A few years passed before the band eliminated covers from their typical set list and, instead,…
Alias Wayne has shown he has a knack for creating captivating and creative songs time and time again. His whole discography is bursting with colour and creativity, as his unique blend of Americana, blues and Caledonian soul has, quite frankly, created a genre in itself. In his latest release ‘Chaperon’ he’s swayed into the sweet…
@skopemag news – friday – march 11, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Leezy Releases New Single & Music Video “Sierra” Dream pop artist Leezy has released her latest single “Sierra,” along with an accompanying music video. “Sierra” conveys to listeners Leezy’s journey to healing and acceptance. The track and video focus…
Fourteen-year-old Americana/folk singer-songwriter/guitarist Jack Barksdale sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about his fantastic new album, “Death of a Hummingbird” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Jack! Tell us about your new album. Jack: With the exception of “Isn’t it Crazy,” all of the songs on this album were written during the pandemic. These songs are…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 9, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hear Tess Parks’ “Brexit at Tiffany’s” off her upcoming lp, And Those Who Were Seen Dancing, that’s out May 20th on Fuzz Club and Hand Drawn Dracula Following her highly praised return with “Happy Birthday Forever”, Toronto-born, London-based artist…
@skopemag news – wednesday – march 9, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHRISTIAN DEATH Shares Official Music Video for New Single, “Beautiful” Gothic death rock pioneers CHRISTIAN DEATH are now sharing the official music video for the brand new single, “Beautiful,” which is taken from their upcoming full-length, ‘Evil Becomes Rule.’…
@skopemag news – tuesay – march 8, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BRELAND releases new single ‘Praise The Lord (feat. Thomas Rhett) Hailed as “a streaming-music star” by Rolling Stone, BRELAND has been named a Breakthrough Artist for Amazon Music. He joins the short list of artists earning this coveted all-genre…
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. have enjoyed tremendous success through the years as recording artists, performers and authors. They have received 7 Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and 3 platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. They have performed to sold-out concerts around the world. They are currently celebrating 40…
Ludlow Creek rolls on through with a country rock grace on “What About Love”. Beyond the clear references to country rock, bits of the blues, pop, and the fine singer-songwriter tradition. The colors that emerge out of the sound feels righteous, absolutely blissful to the very core of the situation. Within this sound there is…
Hard rock, the blues, with a blast of bombast make up “Stand Up – Two Cities,” showing off the exquisite skill of Christopher Meredith in sculpting a massive sound. Everything about this track feels gigantic – from the vocals to the riffs running through, all the way to the chorus. Inspired by Charles Dicken’s classic…
@skopemag news – saturday – march 5, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Anuel AA presenta su nuevo sencillo “McGregor” El exponente de la música latina Anuel AA, presenta su nuevo tema “McGregor”. Una canción que lo regresa a sus raíces del Trap, y, además, pone en imágenes su pasión por las…
@skopemag news – friday – march 4, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AMELIA MOORE SHARES “MOVES,” HER NEW SINGLE After amassing over five million combined global streams with her first two singles, Amelia Moore returns with her third track, “Moves.” Her vocals glide with ease over cool, languid beats as she…
@skopemag news – friday – march 4, 2022 @ 12 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Syd Carter West Unveils New Music Video for “Venom Hurts” Vancouver-based Southern rock artist Syd Carter West has just released her newest track and accompanying video, “Venom Hurts.” The song utilizes classic roadhouse blues tunes and the raw passionate…
@skopemag news – friday – february 25, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LEIKELI47 ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM + DROPS VIDEO Leikeli47 has announced a new album Shape Up, out April 15th via Hardcover/RCA Records, the finale to the trilogy that included her debut Wash & Set and the highly lauded 2018 Acrylic.…
If there’s one thing that stands out to me when delving into the magical musical world of Ryan Dart, it’s the authenticity that oozes from each track. As a self-professed “grandson of the dustbowl and a steward of the land,” Ryan Dart’s music encapsulates the down to earth, gentle and connected way of life that…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 24, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Indie Pop artist Tamar Berk shares “your permission” Today, indie pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tamar Berk has released the lead single from her upcoming sophomore album Start At The End, titled “your permission”. This new single is the…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Dalaina – Track: B.L.Y “B.L.Y” is the first single by up-and-coming artist Dalaina. The song explores the process of moving forward out of a toxic relationship, and conveys the feeling in a positive and empowering way. Its danceable…
While the world is being bombarded with news of issues from a pandemic to violence, poverty, racial injustice, societal unrest, autocracy, and war… one artist has elected to instead spread good vibes, optimism and the Good News. Harold T. Johnson, Sr. is a multi-faceted artist, singer, writer, arranger, and producer. Harold’s passion for music started…
Storytelling is not an easy craft by any means. It requires the ability to captivate the audience’s attention in a way that taps into their psyche. For Idaho-based Americana/Country/Blues artist BOSCO, it serves as an integral part of his musicality. His discography settles somewhere between the familiar and the unknown, always pushing the boundaries to…
Noir’s First Release Combines The Theatrics Of Vaudeville-Era Cabaret With Burlesque Blues And Jazz Born from the ashes of past musical projects, the pandemic, and “a need to focus on a new endeavor in those dark times,” according to Dark Cabaret Artist Paul Noir, comes his debut single “Odd Experiments.” The much-anticipated song will be…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 22, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bad Bible: Released Lyric Video for single A place Beyond Time Bad Bible, alternative rock band from Ukraine, premiered their new single A place Beyond Time yesterday at ProStar. Described as a band for fans of The Birthday Massacre,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 22, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rockshots Records – Feel The “Revival” w/ HILLTOPS ARE FOR DREAMERS New Music Video + New Album “In Disbelief” Due Out March 25th Hilltops Are For Dreamers will be releasing their debut album “In Disbelief” via Rockshots Records on…
Storytelling is not an easy craft by any means. It requires the ability to captivate the audience’s attention in a way that taps into their psyche. For Idaho-based Americana/Country/Blues artist BOSCO, it serves as an integral part of his musicality. His discography settles somewhere between the familiar and the unknown, always pushing the boundaries to…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 17, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TATYANA shares shimmering new single “Between The Lines” today via Sinderlyn Ethereal LA post-punk band Still share “Daylight” single & video Today, the Los Angeles melodic post-punk band Still has released a new single called “Daylight”, which is also…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 16, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NASCAR Series racer Akinori Ogata collaborates with SUPER EUROBEAT for new single ‘RED ZONE’, out now! Akinori Ogata, a racer in the hugely popular NASCAR Series motorsport racing series in the United States, has joined forces with avex’s Eurobeat…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 15, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dan Horne Shares “Ode To The Road” “‘Ode to the Road’ was conceived while stuck at home reminiscing about tour when everything was canceled,” explains Horne. “The best thing about tour is friends, the people you meet, the connections…
Some of the best ways to enjoy homemade music include forming a garage band. With minimal cost and effort, you can arrange a garage space to accommodate a band of musical performers and their equipment for fun. This is also a place where you can practice for community performances. Make your garage more suitable for…
@skopemag news – sunday – february 13, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Amorie Offers Up Glistening Alt-pop Track ‘Goddess’ Ahead of Debut Album The track came to fruition while working with long-distance producing partner Patrick Perez, as Amorie recalled a beat he shared with her when they began working together 5…
Psyclo pours her heart and soul into the confessional style of “I’m Not Lovesick”. Everything here features its own sense of peace behind it. The production value adds to the work’s intimacy seems to radiate from every possible angle. Firmly rooted in hip-hop, elements of pop, alternative rock, the blues, and soul further flesh out…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 10, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MULTI-PLATINUM SINGER-SONGWRITER VANCE JOY UNVEILS “DON’T FADE” – PREVIEWING FRESH NEW SOUND OF FORTHCOMING ALBUM Vance Joy says, “I wrote ‘Don’t Fade’ with my friend and frequent songwriting partner Dave Bassett toward the end of 2019. It came as…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 8, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CROSS THE TRACKS ANNOUNCE SECOND-WAVE OF NAMES Following a sell-out festival in 2021 and after releasing its first line-up towards the end of last year, today – 8th February 2022 – jazz, funk, soul, and dance cornucopia Cross The…
@skopemag news – monday – february 7, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BIG KILL Share Debut Mixtape BIG KILL FUTURE, Read Exclusive Q&A with PAPER, Reviews by Wonderland, UTR, Popwrapped & EARMILK After much anticipation, Vancouver’s hyperpop duo BIG KILL (Cayne Mckenzie and Andrew Huculiak) share their debut mixtape BIG KILL…
After listening to ‘Spin So Long’ from Dick Aven, it’s hard to comprehend that he’s played each instrument that’s sewn into the soundscape. Yet, the Tennessee based singer-songwriter surely has. Dick Aven’s most recent album is a perfectly eclectic accumulation of tracks. It’s impossible to pin down the genre of this album, I’d be too…
Poetica is the latest project from alt folk composer, producer, poet, and singer/songwriter Rachael Sage. Pulling from spoken-word touchstones like Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Laurie Anderson, Poetica’s self-titled debut plays at the edges of genres and song structures, moving effortlessly between folk, jazz, and classical influences. Working with her longtime cellist Dave Eggar, along…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 2, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TheBe$tJR Releases New Video for “LaFerrari” Today THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN Release Lyric Video for New Single “Praise the Eternal Nightmare” Melodic black metal outfit THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN have released the third single from their upcoming studio album,…
