Category: FEATURES

Talented musicians are sometimes called unstoppable. It’s generally a figure of speech — a hyperbolic way of saying the artist’s appeal is hard to resist. That’s not what people mean when they apply the word to Flau’jae. They’re speaking, quite literally, about a woman who can’t be checked. Opposition guards have learned that the hard…

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Roughly 1% of the world’s population stutters (source: National Stuttering Association) but how often do you hear about it? Irish musician, stuttering advocate and secondary school teacher Emily Magner Hurley has long been driven by a strong interest in issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing. In her work as a classroom teacher and in her…

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Dayton Roots Rock Band Ludlow Creek Releases Haunting New Single, “The Catacombs” The award-winning band will release the single on Friday the 13th. It is the first song from their forthcoming 2024 album release. Ludlow Creek, the award-winning roots rock band from Dayton, is back with a haunting new single that will send shivers down…

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DJ Diezel has been creating havoc on dance floors all over the NY club scene and is about to make a splash in Astoria, Queens. In a recent meeting between Danny Hitlist and DJ Diezel, Danny offered Diezel a weekly residency on Friday nights at the The Rabbit Hole / The Dirty Library. Diezel was…

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Picture a better future with Staunch Moderates. With this talented conglomerate from Aspen, CO, it’s more than just music—it’s a movement.Founded in 2019 by Greg Simmons and Bo Persiko, the movement aims to unite down-to-earth people from across the political spectrum for everything from rational conversation to rock n roll. Like how they blur political…

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The award-winning singer-songwriter released the video for “No One Promised You a Good Life” on October 9th.  Sarantos, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, is excited to announce the release of his latest single and music video, titled “No One Promised You a Good Life.” The song was released on October 9th, and the accompanying…

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Hailing from the green hills and roving rivers of beautiful Portland, Oregon, pop-rock quintet The Noted seem to relish in being understated and underrated. Though their records have been spun on radio waves worldwide, they keep a low profile and continue to write honest songs about the human experience in modern times. Throughout their distinguished…

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A few years ago at Christmas time, singer-songwriter D’Artagnan met Josie for their first date at Hampton Court Palace’s ice rink. Exactly a year later, he proposed there. She said yes. Overwhelmed with joy, D’Artagnan expressed himself the only way he knew how – through song. Merry Christmas Darling is the heartwarming festival single based…

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The retired police officer hopes the song will bring awareness to first responders struggling with mental illness, occupational stress disorders and survivors of those who have been lost. Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist John Dorsch has released his latest single and music video, “Save Just One More Life.” The song is a powerful message of hope and a…

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Richard Lynch Reaches New Heights with Christian Country Single Release, “High Above the Midnight Sky” Country music artist Richard Lynch is back with a new single, “High Above the Midnight Sky,” the follow-up to his #1 Cashbox Magazine Christian Country hit, “Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed.” The song, co-written by Lynch and James Erb, is a beautiful tribute…

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Sure—he trudged through a rough upbringing to become an All-American athlete majoring in math at MIT; he taught himself guitar and can fearlessly jam with funk, alternative, and metal bands; he navigated valiantly through woes of identity, prejudice, and family struggles. But the most admirable thing about Bronx-based rapper SK No Edit is that he…

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Scottish-artist DEWAR is already making noise with her performances worldwide and is now releasing her debut album Rudiment across all platforms Sep 1st, 2023. The 11-track project is an undeniable attention grabber as a collection of songs that would feel at home at the end of an artist’s career, let alone their start. While Rudiment…

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Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Summon Luke is an artist on the rise, pushing the boundaries of music with an exciting fusion of alternative pop/rock and electronic industrial elements. His compositions are known for their epic scale and fantastical, often melancholic lyrics. What sets Summon Luke apart is his ability to seamlessly blend sound and visuals…

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Residing in New York City with his wife Anna, whom he credits as his greatest muse, Rauchwerk’s music draws deeply from his personal experiences. “Only January Knows” embraces earthy yet ethereal compositions, capturing the timeless allure of midwinter and reminding us that even in the darkest, most barren seasons of our lives, hope endures. This…

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Tina DeCara has an important message to her, well, I guess by the time the song ends ex-boyfriend. It is something that all guys should be reminded of, especially if they have a wandering eye. Actions have consequences; if you can’t be faithful, you are on your way. It’s not a new sentiment, but it…

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Shredding about the idyllic confines of Geneva, Switzerland, alternative rock group Sonic Rade is here to blow your mind and ear drums. Founded by Canadian-American Ricardo Ryan (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Geneva-born Christian Fonjallaz (bass, backing vocals, synth), the band recently tacked on accomplished drummer Pascal J Kramer to complete their trio. With influences from…

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A proud son of St. Kitts and Nevis, dancehall artist Imark wants to bring listeners into his world—and what a beautiful world it is. Growing up in the dreamy sights and sounds of his home island, Imark not only absorbed his nation’s storied history in music, but he also stretched out to find role models…

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Inspiring Pop Songstress Tina DeCara Set to Break Big with Empowering Anthem “Bones” Electrifying Artist Tina DeCara will release her brand new single “Bones” on Friday October 13th to Spotify and all the major music services. Co-written by Seann Bowe, Produced by Helveeta, mixed and mastered by Vito2300 and recorded at Celia Werner Studios, “Bones” is about to break…

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Promoters can take several steps to make music festivals safer for attendees. Safety should be a top priority to ensure that festival-goers have an enjoyable and secure experience. Here are some ways promoters can enhance safety at music festivals: Security Measures: Increase the number of trained security personnel to monitor the event and respond to…

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Southern California-based country/Americana/folk singer-songwriter Victoria Bailey has just released a stunning and soul-stirring album, “A Cowgirl Rides On.” She sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about this gorgeous collection of songs. @skopemag: Tell us about your amazing new album. Victoria: This album unfolded slowly, which was so important to how it all ended up.…

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A creative force with his hands in as many pies as possible, Heartour’s founder, singer, songwriter, and drummer Jason Young is one inspired dude. Born outside New York City, Young always revered the city’s sights and sounds with a sense of awe and yearning. With his eventual/inevitable move to the Big Apple, he formed the…

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