From Left to right: Ray Grimard (drummer), Lorenzo Rizzardi (bass), Hannah Summer (lead vocalist), Ken-e Williams (keyboardist, backup vocals), Jett Wolfe (guitarist, backup vocals) In his 2020 book Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock, Michael Ray Fitzgerald states plainly that “trying to define the term ‘Southern Rock’ is tantamount to going down the proverbial…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 20, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nation of Language Announce Signing to Play It Again Sam || New single and video “The Grey Commute” is Out Today Nation of Language considers the absurdity of unfettered capitalism and the self-interests of giant corporations & the mega-rich…
Although Gabriel is not a country album, this Australian singer/songwriter incorporates banjo into the textures of the project’s title track. Like all of the elements applied to Jack Nolan’s fifth solo album, however, each element applied fits the song perfectly. The very next track, “Chit Chatter,” puts electric keyboard up to the front of its…
There’s an innocent joy running through Dizzy Box Nine’s album Last Call Before The Fall. The album, however, has a title that suggest something dead serious. Apocalyptic, even. However, don’t be dissuaded by these ‘end of the world’ suggestions. Dizzy Box Nine is about having fun in making fun music. The “dizzy’ in the band’s…
@skopemag news – saturday – october 16, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A.J. Fullerton Works Through the Struggle of Finding Identity and Purpose in “Almost There” Fullerton narrates working through the struggle to find identity and purpose in “Almost There.” Fullerton’s easy-going slide guitar roots-rock proves him to be a leading…
@skopemag news – friday – october 15, 2021 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ORNAMENT AND CRIME (Poolside & Grizfolk) Share Debut EP LA-based duo ORNAMENT AND CRIME are excited to share their debut EP, Another Night On The Astral Plane. The duo, comprised of Poolside producer Alex Kemp and Grizfolk drummer Bill…
West of Corey has brought out the gun in their recent single ‘All Alone’. With a sound so self-assured, you’d be forgiven for thinking West of Corey had been on the scene forever, yet this is their first collaboration with the singing sensation Stacey Squires. Having lent her pipes to celebrities such as Ricky Hatton,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 13, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GODLESS: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Orbits Of Decay” 360° Lyric Video From Hyderabad, India-Based Death Metal Quintet As Hyderabad, India-based death metal quintet GODLESS prepares for their States Of Chaos debut album to see release, Decibel Magazine is hosting the…
Image source Of the five senses, sounds have had the most significant impact since the beginning of our history. Sound is the most abstract piece of nature; one that is perceived differently. The sounds of birds, running water, and even the wind, have been studied, emulated and have become a fundamental part of the music.…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 12, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CARRIE CUNNINGHAM SAYS IT BEST WITH NEW SINGLE Carrie’s Showgirl Series has been receiving positive reviews from fans and both international and domestic press over the course of the year. Music City Melodies stated, “We have become fast fans…
@skopemag news – sunday – october 10, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ready for broadcast… Wall Street Blues from rock / blues pioneer Sebastian Michaels Rock ‘n’ roll is back! Sebastian Michaels returns to the heyday of classic rock and hard-driving blues. Raised on AC/DC and Def Leppard, BB King and…
@skopemag news – friday – october 8, 2021 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Wallace Morgan Releases Debut EP After rediscovering a love for songwriting during quarantine, Nashville native/LA transplant Wallace Morgan set out to record and release her debut EP ‘Running with the Moondance Kids,’ available today on all platforms via Warner’s…
Blind Uncle Harry’s unique brand of ‘hillbilly hippie shreddin’ folk rock’ just keeps getting better and better of late. His latest single ‘American Way’ is an effortless evolution of his folk-infused sound. This single comes off the back of his previous release ‘Song For Kori’ — a delicate depiction of an unjust and broken system…
Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps provide a fantastic update on blues’ raw grit and soul with the intense “Doormat”. Sung with urgency, they sidestep trends for something a lot more timeless. A big band approach to the sound further makes sure that there is a great deal of power behind it. Nor do they…
@skopemag news – tuesday – october 5, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Country & Southern Pop Singer-Songwriter Brei Carter Releases Cute & Catchy New Video For “Gave Him A Girl” “Being your best self is being an original, and that’s so much better than being an imitation of someone else,” Carter…
@skopemag news – saturday – october 2, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SELCI POKES FUN AT ENDLESS TEXT CHATS ON “TYPE AND SEND” Calgary electro-pop singer-producer Selci is releasing the video for her single “Type and Send,” a lighthearted commentary on the endless cycle of back-and-forth text exchanges. In the video,…
I’m a sucker for good singer/songwriters who play a mean acoustic guitar and Bruce T. Carroll fits that bill to a T! This new album by Bruce T. Carroll is called ‘First Bird To Sing’ and features eight amazing songs. With elements of Folk and Americana, Bruce puts together an original blend of music that…
@skopemag news – friday – october 1, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Booka600 Shares ‘Loyal’ Album, Ft. Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Gunna, & Lil Tjay Skillfully weaving melody, emotion, and pearls of wisdom into his street stories, Booka600 always stands up for his brothers. Stressing the importance of being true to…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 30, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SAM AUSTINS FEELS HIMSELF “DRIFTING AWAY” Another stop on the HOMELESS STAR journey, Sam Austins arrives today with “DRIFTING AWAY.” The track seamlessly nestles into Austins’ world – a world inspired by the fusion of energies from nineties alternative…
Technically, the light that falls on Southern California is no different from the sun that shines everyplace else on earth. But SevvTheArtist knows there’s a quality to the air on the pier at Santa Monica that can’t be replicated. Maybe it’s the proximity of the city, or the Pacific Ocean, or the mountains; whatever it…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 28, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ready for broadcast… I Found Love from South African rock / pop artist Lenski Alfred Born on the 8th January 1981, coming from a family of musicians and singers in Durban, South Africa, Lenski was taught to play the…
Solomon King, leader of The Chosen, is a bit of a complicated musician. The No. 5 album includes a wide variety of styles, and King just will not be pinned down to just any one. The nine-song album concludes with “Xena’s Blues,” a blues work, but there is so much more than just the blues…
This new release, “You’re Not There”, offers professional music at its finest. Lorenzo Gabanizza and Jeff Christie really put their stamp on this new song with one phenomenal performance overall. “You’re Not There” is music done right and listeners everywhere will be pleased to hear this terrific single. Lorenzo Gabanizaa handles lead & backing vocals…
@skopemag news – monday – september 27, 2021 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TYLA’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO “OVERDUE” FEATURING DJ LAG & KOOLDRINK OUT NOW Fusing house bounce, electronic energy, and pop expanse, the track gallops forward on a propulsive beat as TYLA’s voice stretches from moments of subdued intimacy into an…
Right away as soon as I hit play on this new release by The Greg Sherrod Music Company I am receiving an overload of energy coming from Greg Sherrod. Greg’s enthusiasm on this record is enjoyable to hear and so the answer to the question ‘Do You Feel It’ is a resounding YES! The Greg…
@skopemag news – sunday – september 26, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NORTHTALE Release New Single ‘Only Human’ + Kick Off Pre-Order For Upcoming Album “Eternal Flame”! In August 2019, power metal newcomers NORTHTALE released their successful first album”Welcome To Paradise”. After their debut show at SABATON OPEN AIR in Sweden…
@skopemag news – friday – september 24, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Poetica Releases Lyric Video for New Single “Magenta and Blue” It’s from Poetica’s debut self-titled full-length, out 10/22. What began as a remote duo collaboration between poet/vocalist/producer Rachael Sage and three-time Grammy nominated cellist Dave Eggar, Poetica eventually evolved…
1. First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Ryan Rubich the person and the musician? I am from Houston, TX. Recently came to NC from California. I’ve had some big changes in my personal life over the last 2 years & am no longer living the military spouse life. Musically, I start…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 23, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KESEM Stream New Album Post-Terra KESEM’s new album Post-Terra is streaming now exclusively at The Obelisk. The progressive, psychedelic rock album releases on the 24th September via Sentient Recordings. Album Premiere & Review: Kesem, Post-Terra AUTOKRATOR: French harrowing extreme…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 22, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Los Angeles Indie Rock Trio CHEEKFACE Sign To Alcopop! Records For New B-Sides EP Emphatically Mo’ Alcopop! Records are delighted to announce that they have signed fast-rising Los Angeles indie rock trio Cheekface, who release their new b-sides EP…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 21, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rising Rap Star Kaliib Shares New Single “Famous” Rising rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Kaliib has shared his brand-new single, “Famous”. Although only releasing music since 2018, the Denver-born, Atlanta-raised independent artist has built up an impressive discography over…
@skopemag news – monday – september 20, 2021 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Wilmah Release “Television” Music Video Debuting on multiple Spotify alternative playlists including FreshFinds: Pop, The New Alt, New Noise, and more, “Television” follows their gritty, nu-metal inspired first single “Welcome to America” which nods to Wilmah’s formative influences (Rage…
@skopemag news – monday – september 20, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sea Girls release video for ‘Sick’ ahead of massive UK tour next month… Following a run of massive mainstage festival performances, including Reading & Leeds Festival, TRNSMT, Neighbourhood and Latitude, this summer, Sea Girls have revealed the brand new…
@skopemag news – friday – september 17, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mike Taveira Drops New Single “Sex for Breakfast (ft. Allie X)” Today, rising queer pop star Mike Taveira returns with his new single, “Sex for Breakfast (ft. Allie X),” from his forthcoming debut EP, ‘Cut Velvet.’ Due out in…
Matthew Schultz kicks off this side of the summer with a creatively colorful groove as this refreshing collaborative release One Wok hits the scene. The single marks a welcomed return for the producer and artist Schultz, and introduces Zolo with equal appeal. Featuring a light and breezy soundscape, somewhat tropical in tone but minimalist in…
Kate Magdalena embodies the beauty of bluesy 60s folk with the lovely “Canyonlands”. The instrumental creativity within it has a splendor, pastoral in nature. A sheer force of nature at times, her voice rises above the rest of the din. Sung with such determination there is a clear-eyed gaze to the piece. Rhythms have a…
A nice blast of rustic Americana, MoeDeLL sings with soul on “Ain’t That Something”. These vignettes have a lived-in grace to them. By having the rest of the band perfectly punctuate the power of his words, he creates an entire universe that has a raw grit to it. Guitar work is expressive as the phrases…
Drew Lines is a nationally-recording hip-hop artist who is dropping a hot, new single called “Rise”. “Rise” features Clio Cadence who brings a sort of Pop/Goth vocal twist to the track and adds an element of mystique to the whole set. Drew Lines is from Green Bay, Wisconsin and writing is in his blood! Drew…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 2, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Zack King Shares Highly Anticipated New Single “Take It Away” Out in the suburbs of Minnesota, the winters are long, harsh, and biting. However, it all feels a little warmer with local singer-songwriter Zack King around. Life is simpler…
Trickshooter goes hard into a gritty, raw garage rock on the rambunctious “Monte Carlo”. Volume is a given for they blast their way through the whole of it with nary a care. Full of an intense urgency they bring elements of country rock, the blues, and lo-fi into the mix helping to give it a…
