Blues is the foundation of American popular music. It’s demanding and influential but requires innovation from its advocates. Cue Joyann Parker. A great blues musician who knew she was made for the genre the second she performed it. The Minneapolis, MN artist is stylistically diverse and roots-connected; she becomes the narrator for the relationships she…
@skopemag news – thursday – july 29, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Transnational shoegaze/experimental trio healthyliving (Maud the moth, Falloch) share video for “until” healthyliving is the project of long-time collaborators and friends Scott McLean (Falloch) on bass, guitars, and production, Stefan Pötzsch on drums, and Amaya López-C (Maud the moth)…
@skopemag news – wednesday – july 28, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Water From Your Eyes premiere “Track Five” via The FADER The new LP from Water From Your Eyes, the New York duo composed of Nate Amos (he/him) and Rachel Brown (they/them), is set for a release almost exactly a…
Tedi Brunetti features a powerful piece of blues on the fiery “Evil Woman”. Her voice has a great beauty behind it. With the rest of the arrangement neatly coming into place. Everything has a balance to it, from the tremendous drum work that has its own nimbleness to the patient, painterly precision of the guitar…
@skopemag news – tuesday – july 27, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Viral TikTok Sensation Handrew Releases “Walking Down the Hall” Marcus Gaddy’s alter-ego and TikTok phenomenon Handrew releases his latest single “Walking Down The Hall”. Marcus Gaddy is an artist and entertainer from Albany, New York and has developed a…
The first signing to T-Pain’s own Nappy Boy Entertainment was never going to be an ordinary artist – and Chayo Nash is a musician after his own heart. Chayo makes music that draws from hip-hop, spaced-out guitar rock, soul, electric blues, and R&B, and he delivers it in a voice that’s simply unlike anybody else.…
Worldwide, Public Voting Opens 7/19/21 in Global Rockabilly Song Competition Rockabilly Rumble Offers $5,000 in Cash and Prizes Description automatically generatedNashville, TENN — The Rockabilly Artists Alliance has announced the 16 finalists in The Rockabilly Rumble Original Song Contest, a global song competition open to unsigned artists and songwriters worldwide (where not prohibited). Entries came…
Not every band can rock a rooftop. It takes a certain combination of talent, guts, and faith in a message to mount a city building and rain sound down to the streets below. Famously, the Beatles did it in London. The Jefferson Airplane took to the roof of a hotel in New York and blared…
Heavy Shoes is a compelling statement of freedom and defeating the struggles of darkness during these post pandemic times. Yet currently the pandemic rages on, and perhaps this fantastic duet of Chris Tapp and Brian Mullins are content on giving us something to celebrate. Certainly, Cold Stares succeeds in delivering a crafty and defining blues…
@skopemag news – friday – july 23, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Noah Cunane Releases New Single + Video “DEAD INSIDE” Following up Noah’s previous release “F*CK ABOUT IT”, a track that continued his tales of relationships and heartbreak through music, Noah has more to say in this contemplative piece. KIANA…
Recorded in Nashville at Warner/Chappell with The Aquaducks, singer/songwriter Kara Frazier’s new single “I Wanna Be Your Woman” tells a story of fated love. Stream below: https://karafraziermusic.fanlink.to/IWBYW With elements of 50’s/60’s blues and soul, live strings and horns, the song showcases Frazier’s timeless vocals and draws inspiration from legends like Etta James and Sharon Jones…
This new, 2 CD set features extremely talented artists from all across the globe sharing their gifts of music. ‘Homestead Volume Five’ is Bongo Boy Records’ 5th Anniversary album celebrating the best that the Country & Americana worlds have to offer. This record features 20 tracks from an eclectic group of award-winning Indie artists and…
@skopemag news – tuesday – july 13, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TOMMY CASH & QUEBONAFIDE: VIDEO SINGLE “BENZ DEALER” OUT NOW It took two years of work to accomplish the project. “Benz Dealer” is an exciting visual journey through a world adorned with luxury and abundance. Quebonafide and Tommy Cash…
Whether solo or with his band, Bruce Guynn upholds one mission: to pick you up and make you move. That isn’t a challenge for the naturally sweet singer/songwriter and his blend of uplifting soulful rock, organic Americana, pleasant blues, and honeyed R&B. He’s recognized as an award-winning songwriter, and with three Number Ones and seven…
@skopemag news – sunday – july 11, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope “23rd Letter – No Make Up” “No Make Up” is the second record of the “Pleasure and Desire EP” and all about that late night text of a girl in her bed that just wants you to be with…
@skopemag news – friday – july 9, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Maths Time Joy x Rich share the intoxicating ‘Cut The BS’ Penned from the aftermath of an abusive relationship, the track is a cathartic vessel for the head-spinning after effects. Sharing more behind the track Rich Shared: I wrote…
What do pastel colors connote? Softness, femininity, youthful creativity, deliciousness, accommodation. Pastels are easy on the eye: they don’t demand attention, but they get it anyway through sheer charm. Ice creams and cupcake wrappers are often in pastels, as are cosmetics, parasols, and bed sheets made of the airiest, most comfortable cotton. For years, a…
We need more bands like Hawaii’s Executive Order. The Honolulu based power trio’s new single “A to Z” is everything a modern rock single should be – aurally imposing, melodic, and riffs recalling the past while piercing listener’s consciousness with an individual bite. It’s music firmly of the moment, alive, and doesn’t look to the…
@skopemag news – tuesday – july 6, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Natvral shares “New Year’s Night” video and announces Fall tour dates As the frontman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Kip Berman wrote songs about the thrills and ills of young adult life with the care…
It’s the Garden State’s least-known stretch of coast, although it is the closest to New York City, hidden in plain view at the northern edge of Monmouth County. The Bayshore has its own communities, its own beaches, its own amusement parks, its own traditions, and its own distinctive sound. In New Jersey, it has long…
Having recently returned with hotly received single Kids Of The Night, Elley Duhé keeps the heat up with the reveal of stellar new single, Traitor. An artist who has racked up 100s of millions of streams and collaborated with ZEDD on his stellar hit, Happy Now, Elley Duhé is set to stake her claim as…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Snavs Combines Grime and Future Bass Sounds in New Emotionally Inspired Track “Moods.” “The whole idea around ‘Moods’ is about reflecting on how fast your mood can change if something good or bad happens and how easily you can…
Don’t be afraid because this Creature Benny is harmless but his music is ferociously original! With musical styles and influences that run the gamut, the listener will never experience a dull moment when consuming the sounds of Creature Benny. “Pandemic Madness”, “Shape of Things” and “Rock And Roll (My Face Off)” are just a few…
@skopemag news – friday – july 2, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dust of Us release long awaited debut EP, Never Had The Time A long wait is finally over: Sydney duo Dust Of Us unveil their meticulously crafted debut EP, Never Had The Time. A collection of six songs that…
@skopemag news – thursday – july 2, 2021 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AIDAN BISSETT UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “MORE THAN FRIENDS” Today, Aidan Bissett shared the official video for “More Than Friends.” Amplifying the song’s summery vibe, the official video finds Bissett and his friends heading to a Tampa beach, where…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 30, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jim Jones Releases “Hip Hop” with Dyce Payso and Shoota Jim Jones is a hip hop icon, television star, entrepreneur, and entertainment mogul and one of the founding members of The Diplomats. Jones is known for successful hits such…
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Cathal Murphy releases his debut EP ‘I’m writing to you it can be lonely and beautiful at the edges of print.’, co-produced by the artist and Ben Wanders. The five track EP features previous singles ‘Blue In The Best Way’ along with three brand new tracks, lead single ‘Lilac Eyes’, ‘Writing To…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 30, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dominican Latin Trap Pioneer Releases Self-Titled Intimate Documentary Messiah Following his triumphant return with hit single “Millonario” featuring Nicky Jam and Ozuna, Harlem bred-Dominican born Latin trap pioneer Messiah, releases an intimate and vulnerable self-reflective documentary about his personal…
@skopemag news – sunday – june 27, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Epoch of Chirality stream ‘Pyramid Cybergod’ Based in South West England, Sci-Fi Metal Project Epoch of Chirality deliver a dynamic blend of instrumental metal and electronics. The new single ‘Pyramid Cybergod’ is available to stream via V13. Richard How…
There are some debut records that are so perfectly realised, that you can tell it’s a result of a lifetime of experience living and breathing music. That is most definitely the case for Keith Curtis’ debut album ‘Happiness is Hard’. The Minneapolis based singer-songwriter has been honing his craft for over ten years and only…
Andrew Neil’s album title track, “Sunny Side,” borrows its chorus from a great old Carter Family song. That classic song encouraged a focus on the positive. Yes, there are rain clouds in life, and it rains. However, if all you think about is how much you hate cold weather, you’ll never leave enough time to…
@skopemag news – wednesday – june 16, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Water From Your Eyes Share “When You’re Around” Last month Water From Your Eyes, the New York duo composed of Nate Amos (he/him) and Rachel Brown (they/them), announced their latest LP Structure (out via Wharf Cat Records on August…
“In another era, I would have played square dances, and loved it. I would have been a court musician in Versailles in the 17th Century or a violinist in a circus orchestra.” These are the words of the vibrant violinist, Chris Murphy, and if his upcoming album is anything to go by he’s spot on.…
@skopemag news – monday – june 14, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Unadulterated emotive Pop from Platinum Certified duo Flora Cash Platinum Certified Soundcloud sweethearts Flora Cash are back to deliver a new, melancholic and stripped offering called ‘Don’t You Look At Me That Way.’ As put by Earmilk, Flora Cash…
Elisha Marin has an upcoming album this month, and trust me when I tell you it’s one to anticipate. The Minnesota based musician is setting to light the folk world on fire with his debut album ‘Shining Out’ with its release on the 18th of this month. On first listen, I couldn’t quite believe it…
The Blind Pilots’ All Kinds Of Crazy album opens with three strong dosages of amplified blues. Then the act takes a side road with “Take Me Home,” which is more of an acoustic, country-ish piece. Although this latter one starts out quiet, it soon revs up to a big finish. For the most part, All…
New Record III Includes Past/Present Members Of Ratt, Jet Boy & More With Todd Kerns From Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators On Two Songs Blazing full steam ahead since the successful release of their hit single and video “Pleasant Doom”, acclaimed Frontman Jimmie Romero and his all-star band The HellenBacks have revealed details…
Ranzel X Kendrick combines the smooth sounds of country with the penning of poignant lyrics — and it’s everything I’ve been searching for this slow summer. His sound is clearly rooted in old school folk with enticing elements of Caledonian soul, blues and Americana sewn into the fabric of his sonic tapestry. Ranzel X Kendrick…
Emerging indie artist and LGBTQ+ advocate Ddendyl Hoyt, who has received critical acclaim for her authentic mix of rock, pop, Americana and blues, has revealed details for her debut single, which was written exclusively for her by Breaking Benjamin Guitarist Keith Wallen. “Gonna Need My Love” was released May 28, 2021 on all DSPs and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ZOE WEES’ DEBUT EP, GOLDEN WINGS, IS OUT TODAY Zoe Wees – who was named as “One To Watch” in this recent Billboard article – explains, “This is a song about losing someone you really love and feel close to. It’s dedicated to my great-grandmother, who sadly passed away. She was…
