@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Arda & The Stolen Moon – Outsider in Perpetual Motion “In this age of half-baked ideas and half-assed algorithm songs, here is a smart old skool songwriter who is literate, eloquent and unafraid to tackle her subject matter either with humour or sheer gravity while fully developing song structures. Singer/songwriter Arda…
There’s a good case to be made that there’s no city more important to the development of popular music than Memphis, Tennessee. It’s the home of the king of Rock and Roll, one of the cradles of the blues, the gateway to the Dirty South, and the birthplace of dozens of influential rappers and rap…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MUSIC NEWS: RIIVER BRUKES ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF NEW VIDEO “LOVE ME LIKE U DO” The talented Riiver Brukes is making her mark again. Riiver Brukes unusual gritty and soulful voice brings a powerful edge to some amazing hook laden songs, and is influenced by a broad spectrum of genres and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Curtis Walsh and Anna Pancaldi deliver the official video for their stunning new single ‘Bend’ Working in collaboration with director Morgan, the new visuals look to create a reflective awareness that we are all experiencing due to the pandemics restrictions. Because of the lack of social contact and everyone forced to…
Alex Lopez’s new album release Rising Up continues the impressive run of studio releases he has enjoyed since emerging on the scene in 2013. It is perhaps natural that newcomers, after a single listen, would draw superficial comparisons with the blues rock genre’s current commercial giant Joe Bonamassa. There are definite differences, however. Where Bonamassa’s six-string attack…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sways presents his latest hard hitting track ‘Repeat’ Croydon rapper Sways is back with his latest hard hitting release ‘Repeat’. Produced by Swiss Producer Ozo Beats, this is a very alternative instrumental, the melodies have a UK native sound, while the drums resonate with the European Underground scene. JANINA JADE Debut…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope One Thousand Motels: New Track / Video ‘Never Forget’, tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Recorded between London, Memphis and Palm Springs, is the second album from One Thousand Motels and is released 30 April 2021 on Universal Music. One Thousand Motels is the band that developed from the core of…
Singing drummers may now be in vogue, but very few combine the masterful musicianship, vivid lyrics and expressive vocals one experiences with Alex Rex. In fact, few musicians have a CV as impressive as bandleader Alex Neilson. He’s drummed with some of the most eclectic musicians of the international underground; from Bonnie “Prince” Billy to…
When the environment you grew up in was filled with negativity and toxicity, it’s hard to walk away from the pessimistic noise. Jake Inzerra did, though, and he made it out of Connecticut to New York City by strutting away in his 6-inch stilettos, of course. His homophobic classmates were ruthless with their attacks, but…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DETROIT’S NEWCOMER TAY B LINKS WITH LIL DURK FOR “STASHBOX” Bouncing boss-life bars off one another with an undeniable chemistry, Tay B & Lil Durk come together on their new single “Stashbox”. Produced by Will-A-Fool, who combines haunting vox synths with a boss-battle bassline, “Stashbox” brings the Detroit and Chi-town rappers…
First thing that I noticed when I hit play on ‘The Blue Sky Sessions’ was the stellar guitar playing by KD Bantz. KD isn’t just a super-talented guitarist but he also adds in vocals, dobro and harmonica on the new album. ‘The Blue Sky Sessions’ also includes: Tim Beeler on bass, Will Brown on percussion,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brooklyn Latinx singer/producer Quelle Rox announces debut EP, shares hazy indie r&b track “No Surprises” Raquelle aka Rocky is a Latinx (Puerto Rican and Cuban) singer, songwriter and producer based in Brooklyn. After graduating from NYU and delving into the world of production, Rocky began her musical transformation. Drawing her sound…
Ink to Spill songwriter Bob Sauer recalls a carousel of moments when marking the most crucial memories of his fathers decade-long battle with addiction. In the band’s relatable new single “Hyd’N”, they revisit these memories, noting the personality transformation of Bob’s dad both before and after consumption. While this is not an easy-listening hit, Ink…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope #ATLTop20 #Certified !!! Kuhnsinity Presents: Luh Dino – “Lil Thottie” [New Video] Greg Amici – New Single “In Like a Lion” Amici says, “I write all kinds of songs: relationship songs, character songs, story songs, Christmas songs, etc. This is my serial killer song. I had the title, the melody and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DEAD HISTORY (MN EMO/POST-HARDCORE) ANNOUNCE DEBUT LP With a sound that unapologetically pays homage to the likes of Quicksand, Texas is the Reason, Hum, Far, Swervedriver and Sparkmarker among others, Dead History’s members grew up somewhat isolated in mid-sized towns like Mankato, MN, Sioux Falls, SD and Appleton/Green Bay, WI. In…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAPANESE SONGSTRESS GRACE AIMI RELEASES RAW NEW SINGLE “TRUE FEELINGS” Driven by bluesy acoustic guitars and washes of melancholy piano, the spare track finds Grace admitting there are cracks in what many see as a happy façade. “The people I know don’t really know me,” she sings. “All these fake smiles…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Agnes Azria wants you to lose yourself in “Daydreams” Born and raised in Los Angeles, Agnes’s parents were iconic fashion designers. However, rather than follow in their footsteps, the young artist found her own creative outlet – using her single “Beauty Myth” to examine the fashion industry and analyse unattainable standards…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Acclaimed Canadian Country Artist Lindsay Adamson’s New Single “He Ain’t Worth The Makeup” The new single is an ode to those dating during the pandemic. “Dating is never easy, especially during a global pandemic. We all have been in the situation where we finalize the last touches of our makeup and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LISTEN: Shawn Wasabi Gives Us a Fresh Take with New Single ‘i dip’ Today, bedroom-pop tastemaker and electronic producer Shawn Wasabi released his latest single ‘i dip’ on Facet/Warner Records. Following the arrival of his debut album MANGOTALE in 2020 with tracks like ‘MEDICINE ft. Tia Scola’, ‘HALO HALO’ and ‘ANIMAL…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Linda Perry Releases Music For The 1st Time in 15 Years- The Letter Iconic Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Pop Culture shape shifter Linda Perry releases her own music for the first time in over 15 years. Perry best known for her groundbreaking song-writing career for artists such as Pink, Adelle, Christina Aguilera,…
Eye’z is the up and coming singing sensation soaring to new heights with her latest single ‘Go For It’. The San Fransisco based star is making waves worldwide with her vibrant vocals and ever-evolving online presence. This latest single comes off the back of Eye’z recent release ‘Lovely’ — a completely catchy tune showcasing the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QUINN XCII SHARES NEW VISUAL FOR “MONDAY MORNING” The track is featured on Quinn XCII’s fourth studio album Change of Scenery II, which shot to #1 on the Apple Music Pop chart upon release and was the #1 album debut in the US on Spotify. Change of Scenery II is available…
“Dear Jesus” is one more reason to keep listening to Raquel Kiaraa. Last year Kiaraa took the indie music world by surprise with the dashing “Scorpio”, this ballad is equally mesmerizing. A gifted singer and a talented lyricist, Kiaraa’s beaming presence in “Dear Jesus” is something to be admired. Not only has this female singer…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Andrew Hung (Fuck Buttons) shares new single “Space” Today, artist and musician Andrew Hung returns with a video for his new single “Space”. The single is taken from his much-anticipated forthcoming album “Devastations”, which is due out 18th June via Lex Records. The album also marks Andrew’s first new solo material…
Flying solo can mean a few different things. In one positive way, it can mean personal freedom. They say that the one who travels alone, travels fastest. Being solo suggests there’s nobody to drag you down or slow your progress. Flying solo can also refer to literally flying without a flight instructor. This, too, is…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Steve Hewitt Returns With ‘Dreaming Again’ Single & Video Release Ahead of the track’s digital release on 23rd April 2021, UK’s acoustic singer songwriter Steve Hewitt delivers his official music video for ‘Dreaming Again’ . A single that showcases Hewitt’s flare for unashamedly fusing folk-roots, pop and country flavours into his…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Indie-rock artist America Jayne shelves self-doubt in new single + video “Don’t Worry About Selling Out” New York indie-rock artist America Jayne’s (Erica), who recently directly addressed her journey of accepting her own identity as a pansexual cis woman, continues her journey of deep self discovery with her new single and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SUNNBRELLA releases ‘Lost & Found’ via Permanent Creeps Records With a musical sensibility akin to bringing daydreams into focus, Sunnbrella creates sun-bleached, shoegazing indie rock, as diverse in its sonic palette as it is rich in emotive sentiment. Channelling inspiration from the works of Alex G, Elliott Smith and early 00’s…
Tash Neal will release the music video for his song “Boomerang” which was directed by Nate Ford and shot in Hoboken, NJ. “Boomerang” is one of eleven songs from his hard-hitting and even harder-grooving debut solo album Charge It To The Game which just dropped on March 12th via Black Hill Records. “‘Boomerang’ was…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope R&B Artist Najeé Rayne Releases New Single “No Love” – Out Now! Realizing some people may enter into your life for reasons or seasons, New York City-based rapper, singer and producer, Najeé Rayne packs a message of moving forward in her upcoming single “No Love.” A hip-hop and R&B styled track,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ruth Koleva’s new single “Salty” Out Today! New York City’s Bulgarian-born, powerhouse singer-songwriter, Ruth Koleva has a women’s anthem that may leave the men a little “salty” this month. Released in March, Women’s Month, the new single, Salty, is not just a celebration of women, but of female empowerment, body positivity…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope P!NK: ALL I KNOW SO FAR | On Prime Video May 21st, 2021 P!NK: All I Know So Far, featuring international superstar P!NK, will launch globally on Friday, May 21 exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories. Join award-winning performer and musician P!NK as she embarks on her…
Dylan Blackthorn’s small flames is the first solo release from a long-standing stalwart member of the Austin, Texas music scene. I haven’t heard of this talented songwriter and musician until taking on the work of writing this review but can say, without question, I’ll be interested in hearing any future writing and recording. The accordion…
With Spring right around the corner and the promise of brighter days ahead, critically-acclaimed pop/soul singer-songwriter Laura Cheadle has released the radiant new video for “Everybody Say,” the first single from her forthcoming album Shine This Lifetime (Spring 2021). The heart-lifting, animated video is the perfect accompaniment to the song with both embodying a care-free,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KITTEN Releases New Song “American Football” Today With a massive chorus and linebacker-sized guitar riffs, “American Football” crams the energy of a stadium into a crunchy digital audio file. In succinct lyrics, KITTEN uses the high-school-quarterback trope to comment on the shortcomings of society at large and examine how hard it…
Jude Gwynaire’s single, “A Stroll Through Chelsea With Miss Magpie,” is a leisurely musical walk, built upon acoustic guitar lines. It also includes what sounds like keyboard orchestrations supporting it. It is only 3:22 long and is an instrumental without lyrics or singing. It is both folky and jazzy, at the same time. Miss Magpie…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope REB FOUNTAIN AND TALI RELEASE REMIX OF ‘HAWKS & DOVES’ ‘Hawks & Doves’ is the opening track on Reb’s acclaimed album; the gateway into her self-titled record that captivated listeners the world over. ‘Hawks & Doves (Tali Remix)’ accentuates Reb’s songwriting prowess by adding lush harmonies to repeating themes and incorporating…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LIL TJAY “CALLING MY PHONE” FT. 6LACK IS A GLOBAL SMASH “Calling My Phone” entered the Billboard Top 200 Song Consumption Chart at #1 in the U.S., #3 on the Billboard HOT 100, #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart and #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart…
Exotic by design but ultimately born of countrified pride more than it is a sense of adventurousness, “Like It or Not I Love You” is a song that forces listeners to read between the lines. It might not have the poppy swing of the title cut in Hopeless Romantic, or the delicate string tones of “Haunted…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DEAD CAN DANCE’s LISA GERRARD & JULES MAXWELL release ‘Noyalain’ single Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell, best known for their work as part of the legendary band Dead Can Dance, present ‘Noyalain (Burn’, the first single from their forthcoming studio album ‘Burn’. Produced by James Chapman (MAPS), the long-play will be…