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Although it’s known to anyone who listens to good music that covers aren’t easy to put together, in Angela Hench’s version of “Truth Hurts” she’s giving herself over to a mighty performance that could stand as her best so far. In this song, Lizzo’s lyrics are so much more than a stepping stone from one…
@skopemag news – friday – september 29, 2023 @ 5 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER IVORY SCOTT TEAMS UP WITH QUEEN NAIJA FOR “MY MIND” KID CUDI & LIL DURK JOIN FORCES ON…
@skopemag news – friday – september 29, 2023 @ 1 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW SOPHIE SHREDZ Shares New Anthem, “EYEZ ON ME” YOUNG FRANCO RELEASES “DAYDREAMING” WITH FRANC MOODY RISING ARTIST DLG. DROPS DREAMY NEW SINGLE…
Les Fradkin is a producer and composer/multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and one-man band and he is a pioneer of the MIDI guitar. Not to mention, Les is an Akademia 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee and was an original cast member of the smash hit production “Beatlemania”. Fradkin’s latest single titled “Together” is featured on the full album…
@skopemag news – friday – september 29, 2023 @ 11 am est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW KAT GRETA SHARES UPBEAT NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘SEASON TO BELIEVE’ Romanie unveils stirring new single ‘Cannot Have It All’ from…
@skopemag news – friday – september 29, 2023 @ 9 am est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW Venesti y Jay Wheeler deslumbran con el lanzamiento de “Goodbye” En un revolucionario giro para la música urbana contemporánea, Venesti, el…
The idea of whether music is the most potent form of art and entertainment is subjective and can vary from person to person. Different forms of art and entertainment hold unique qualities and emotional impacts, making it challenging to definitively declare one as the “most potent.” Here are some points to consider: Subjectivity: People have…
New artist The Wheel will release his self-titled debut album on October 6 via Lakeshore Records. Based in Portland, Oregon, The Wheel is the musical alias of longtime producer and session guitarist Avram Brown who tapped his good friend Raymond Richards (Local Natives, LCD Soundsystem) to co-produce and engineer the entire project. The Wheel album…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 28, 2023 @ 12 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW CATAFALQUE Release Striking New Single “Possession” CATAFALQUE are streaming their song “Possession” over at Metal Underground. The track is from their…
In the ever-evolving world of music production, finding a resource that covers every aspect of recording new songs can be a daunting task. However, “Navigating Your Recording World” stands out as an absolute gem among the myriad of books on the subject. Authored by a seasoned songwriter and musician CatsMelvin, (Michael Amend), this book provides…
Shoplifting and looting cannot be attributed to hip-hop music or any other single cultural factor. These behaviors are influenced by a complex interplay of social, economic, and psychological factors, and it is overly simplistic to blame them on a specific genre of music or entertainment. Hip-hop music is a diverse genre that covers a wide…
It seems like it’d be impossible, but sometimes it really does happen. When the skills are clear enough — and the sound is loud enough — young musicians can attract the attention and support of legends. Keyawna Nikole is a new face, but once seen, she’s hard to forget. She’s got the voice, the energy,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – september 27, 2023 @ 12 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW MARZZ RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SWITCHING SIDES” FEAT. DEE GATTI Today, rising R&B favorite Marzz releases their new single “Switching Sides,” feat.…
A supple percussive intro is followed by a searing vocal ala Ms. Ashley Hess as we enter “Skunks Misery Road,” King’s white-hot single performed alongside the City Blog, but these first few strands of melodic gold are only a taste of what’s about to come pouring out of the speakers over the next five minutes.…
The band led by its namesake pop-rock artist and actor from Denver, CO released the album and video on September 25th, 2023. Multi-instrumentalist Scotty Hollywood and the Scotty Hollywood Band have released their highly anticipated album “Wondervu” and accompanying music video for their first single “The Ricochet.” The album and video are both packed with the band’s…
Recently we announced that Google Podcasts will be discontinued next year. We wanted to reach out directly with more information on what to expect. For now, nothing is changing, and you can continue to use Google Podcasts as normal. Over the coming months, podcasts in YouTube Music will be made available globally and we will…
Meet Rok Ali and The Addiction, a powerhouse collective with a captivating story of revival. Alison Krebs, or Rok Ali as she’s known in the music world, embarked on her musical journey in the nurturing embrace of the sacred music community. Simultaneously, she was drawn to the emerging allure of rock and roll, a genre…
@skopemag news – tuesday – september 26, 2023 @ 2 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW Folly Group announce debut album + share new single “Big Ground” Today, Folly Group have announced details of their much anticipated…
Shining bright from Akron, Ohio, The Lori P. Davis Project gives voice to fierce women everywhere. Headed by its sassy, classy front-woman/namesake, Lori P. Davis, the band features a cycling amalgam of Akron’s finest musicians and creatives. Lori’s been in the Akron entertainment scene for years, producing large-scale events and MCing with grace, grit, and…
Marc Miner’s tough-minded brand of Americana has deep country music roots, but there’s ample room for blues and rock as well. Particularly blues. There’s scorching blues guitar scattered throughout the eleven songs of his new album Last Heroes without ever pulling the collection entirely in that direction. Instead, Miner’s music and songwriting chops incorporate blues as an…
The cost of setting up a home studio can vary widely depending on your goals, needs, and existing equipment. Here are some key factors to consider when budgeting for a home studio: Room: If you have a spare room or space that can be dedicated to your studio, that’s great. If not, you might need…
@skopemag news – monday – september 25, 2023 @ 5 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW TaughtMe — When I Calm Down American composer, producer, and sound designer Blake Aaron Henderson—better known as TaughtMe—has released “When I…
Sparrow Road is a six-song EP from Fist of Five that delves into pained emotions through hard rock grooves. The project opens with “The Dance,” a song that sounds like it is about separation from a loved one. If this song sounds familiar, it was originally a hit for Garth Brooks. Yes, this is actually…
Sailing towards the stars from the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia, singer-songwriter Nelson Serieux’s reggae alias is Lan Lawd. Brought up by a music teacher, his mother, Serieux lept into multi-instrumentalism early in life. Writing songs soon became a second language, taking inspiration from his island’s natural vibes and experiences from around the world.…
One of Northern Ireland’s most talented artists and songwriters, Gareth Dunlop, gears up for his upcoming London headline show at The Lower Third. On November 16th, Dunlop will be performing the best out of his impressive repertoire, immersed in his signature synth pop, as well as unreleased material. Inspired by icons like Bob Dylan, Jimi…
Norway’s Malin Pettersen recently made the jump from Americana to pop. Branching beyond her original foundation, she collaborates with Stefanos Yowhannes in her newest single “Crying”. A beautiful R&B track, “Crying” offers the very essence of pop music that shaped her formative years. Nostalgic yet fresh, “Crying” shares the solace that certain songs brough to…
A blues-rock harmony is waiting to come alive with passionate indie sizzle in the title track of Alex Lopez’s new album Looking for a Change, but if you think for a second that the acclaimed singer and songwriter is limiting the potent output in this record to the titular tune alone, you’re in for quite the…
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As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the tradition of releasing music on Fridays was still prevalent in the music industry. This practice was largely influenced by the rise of digital streaming technology and the global music industry’s efforts to synchronize release schedules worldwide. Releasing music on Fridays, often referred to as “New…
@skopemag news – friday – september 22, 2023 @ 6 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW Singer-Songwriter-Instrumentalist-Producer Venus Releases Music Video for Dreamy New Single “Things Change” TODAY – Eric Krasno with Otis McDonald “Be Your Man”…
Sarah Burtan may be from Toronto, Canada, but her album 64 Magic Queens sure shows how she’s settled into her adopted home of Austin, TX. Her musical style falls under the large umbrella of Americana. Although “How To Run” features the sort of electric guitar solo one might hear in a country song, it wouldn’t…
New Metal band Aaetheria has just released their highly anticipated new music video for their debut single “The Fallen.” Written after reflecting on what it feels like to be human in 2023, the single echoes all the fear, angst and uncertainty of an earthly existence. Aaetheria was created from what started as a duo writing…
@skopemag news – friday – september 22, 2023 @ 1 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW JUST RELEASED! ROBERTO FONSECA’S “LA GRAN DIVERSIÓN” After months of anticipation teased by the release of a pair of well-received singles,…
In a world where alternative rock often navigates the depths of despair and introspection, Malachi’s Ministry emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment with their latest single, “Christ Alive.” The track offers a fervent call to action and spiritual introspection that transcends religious boundaries, creating a sonic experience that feels both urgent and liberating.…
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South African Jazz Legend, Producer, Composer, Multi Instrumentalist prepares for his UK Tour to Celebrate His 50th Anniversary in Music – Music industry icon Don Laka will be continuing his Golden Jubilee celebrations with a UK tour that will see him bring his acclaimed live show to a series of venues across the country. LINK…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 21, 2023 @ 11 pm est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW SURVIVAL GUIDE Stars As A Stepford Wife Gone Rogue in “Pie” Video “Our hostess starts out perfect, but gradually begins to…
Tallahassee, FL rapper The Real Meladee is simultaneously versatile and resilient, exciting and reliable. Though she’s often inspired by the success of other female artists in her genre, Meladee is a musical stand-out, driven by the goals she sets for herself rather than imitating anyone else. Her inspiration comes from things she sees and feels…
Music production is all about creating an atmosphere that’s immersive and captivating to the listener. One way to achieve this effect is by incorporating sound effects that are unique and creatively designed. While there are plenty of options when it comes to sound effects, incorporating home sound effects into your production can add a touch…
@skopemag news – thursday – september 21, 2023 @ 10 am est https://www.facebook.com/SkopeMag/ https://twitter.com/skopemag https://www.youtube.com/@skopetv2 https://www.instagram.com/skopemag/ APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Support @skopemag – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3APKAKT8K6ETW TROYE SIVAN SHARES NEW SINGLE,“GOT ME STARTED” Troye Sivan explains, “When we were writing this song, I was emphatic about using…
