Feature stories and artist interviews
Today, Winnetka Bowling League releases the video for their single and EP title track “Congratulations.” The cheerful video was directed by Caitlin Gerard and filmed in Los Angeles. The band’s lead singer, songwriter and producer Matthew Koma shares: “We made a video for ‘Congratulations’ that’s about freeing yourself from the pressures of online perception and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT TODAY: AMBIENT MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST VEINMELTER RELEASES DEBUT EP “STILL IN THE AIR” Veinmelter releases his debut EP Still In The Air. A new adventure for mulit-instrumentalist Winston Harrison, he creates a sound that evokes the dreamy landscapes pulled out of a Haruki Murakami novel and writes the kind of songs he…
What’s better than taking a trip to somewhere exotic? Taking it there with multiple beautiful women. It appears rapper Jellyman has the blueprint on how to have a really good time and lays it out for us in his new video for “Drip.” The most important thing here is that you have to possess the…
The presence of a DeLorean in a piece of filmed entertainment can only mean one thing: we’re headed back to the future. When Moonray singer and synthesist Barbara Higginbotham steps out from behind the wheel of a DeLorean in the opening seconds of the clip for “When You’re Around,” her hot pink and purple cosmetics…
Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, the second album and first Spanish-language project from Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Kali Uchis, is out now—listen here. Today, she debuts the video for the album’s opening track “la luna enamorada”- “this album is full of so many genres that made my childhood & i am…
Dance music heavyweights Anabel Englund and MK have unveiled the official video for their collaborative single ‘Underwater’, out 18th November. The risque official video for ‘Underwater’ is shot entirely within the confines of a peep show, with Anabel fully embracing the environment as she plays the role of protagonist. A club smash, the track has…
Mimah is the up and coming rapper-singer hybrid bursting onto the scene this year with her recent EP ‘Panacea.’ Named after the Greek goddess of universal remedy, Mimah’s EP is setting out to be the antidote to all our mid-pandemic blues. Based in London, Mimah’s unrelenting attitude and self-assured nature is both infectious and inspiring,…
It is Indie-Rock and yes, it does have a scent of Latin America. Lead by Tim Gallego the Berlin-based Indie Rock-Pop band DANAE finally released their first single “False Hopes” which addresses the well-known situation of two persons who seem to like each other but only one of them is interested in something more. The…
Following the release of his brand new single ‘Feed the Fire’ ft. Lucky Daye, SG Lewis today shares his official music video. Directed by Aidan Cullen (Dominic Fike, Omar Apollo and Trippie Red) and featuring rising stars Alton Mason and Quen Blackwell, the video was shot earlier this year, and is a transatlantic vignette and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Chilly Chills – “Like That” MAKENA Drops Emotional New Single ‘Habitual’ Matching intense, melodic instrumentation with powerful cleans, Makena is always honest and open about sharing their vulnerable side in their music and lyrics. ‘Habitual’ is a very personal track–about vocalist Dom Cuzzo’s first-hand experience going through the tumultuous push-and-pull relationship…
“The base is the link between harmony and rhythm. It is the foundation of a band. It is what all the other instruments stand upon, but it is rarely recognized as that”….Victor Wooden “The bass, no matter what kind of music you’re playing, it just enhances the sound and makes everything sound more beautiful and…
Sycco (pron. ‘psycho’) today shares her new single and video “Germs,” along with news of signing with Future Classic (behind Flume, G Flip, SOPHIE, and more). “Germs,” co-written and produced by previous single, “Dribble,” collaborator Ed Quinn, is teeming with friction and energy, creating heat during every second of the perfect build. The ambiance behind…
Today, rising newcomer ROZET returns to close out her 2020 with a stunning new single RIGAMAROLE, a vibrant Alt R&B cut released alongside a striking, dystopian short film. Arriving towards the end of one of the most trying years in recent memory, RIGAMORALE captures the feeling many of us had as we endured a year…
London dark-pop artist Circe releases eerie slow-burner ‘Dancer’ on today via Jazz Life, ahead of debut EP ‘She’s Made of Saints’ on November 25th. ‘Dancer’ continues her penchant for addressing societal power dynamics via dystopian storytelling, examining the nefarious methods via which cults arrest any expression of individuality. These themes, rooted in the abstract hinterland…
British Zimbabwean artist KWAYE has returned with the release of his new single “Run”, the first new music to be heard since his 2018 EP ‘Love & Affliction’, released via LA label Mind Of A Genius. Praised for his ambitious explorations into 80s synth-pop, indie-pop and R&B, KWAYE is a globetrotting singer-songwriter like no other.…
The FALLING FOR YOU music video was directed by Nick Manterola for Stones Hill Productions and Alex Harris. The loved-filled music video just made its world premiere on BET Soul and on ThisIsRnB.com. “FALLING FOR YOU, is about finding love and being in love for the “long-haul”. The song is a story of a man…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHLOE X HALLE RELEASE ALTERNATE VERSION “TIPSY” AND COVER OF “SENDING ALL MY LOVE” FOR SPOTIFY SINGLES Chloe x Halle has shared two new tracks for the latest installment of Spotify Singles, marking the second-ever Are & Be-branded Spotify Singles release. Recorded in LA, Chloe x Halle performed a stripped-down version…
New Jersey-based hard rock quartet Weapons Of Anew will release their sophomore album Art Of War in early 2021. The band – which consists of seasoned musicians guitarist Freddy Ordine (ex-Axiom, ex-HavocHate) and vocalist Ray West (ex-Spread Eagle) along with bassist Stefan “Reno” Cutrupi and the newest addition, drummer Chad Szeliga (ex-Breaking Benjamin, ex-Black Label…
What artist comes to mind when you’re driving with your homies and you need to rage? Or when you’re at the pregame and need to hype up the crowd? What playlist is your go-to? Scratch whatever name or title that just popped into your mind and replace it with Neff Nuffsed’s straight fire tracks. His…
Today, 21-year-old pop singer and songwriter Salem Ilese drops her latest single “Coke & Mentos,” out now via 10K Projects/Homemade Projects. Zane Lowe premiered “Coke & Mentos” on his Apple Music 1 show this morning. The new single follows up the breakout success of her August 2020 hit, “Mad At Disney.” Gaining significant momentum on…
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and viral creator Payton Moormeier has released his pop punk new single “Don’t Go” about a recent toxic relationship. Check out the first listen on Loudwire. Inspired by real life events, the track is about how Payton needs a significant other in his life regardless of how much they mess him up.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Single ‘Planters Paradise’ Out Now Newcomers LOWLIFE Share Debut Single “WASTELAND” Comprised of Liam Haygarth, Nathan Mortimer, Harry Todd and Jordan Cardy (aka RAT BOY), Essex newcomers LOWLIFE have released their debut single “Wasteland.” “Wasteland” represents the culmination of their extensive influences and DIY ethos. It’s an explosive blend of…
Post-genre art and music visionary Poppy has shared a new single “I Won’t Be Home For Christmas” in anticipation of a fast impending new four song EP A Very Poppy Christmas, out December 1 from Sumerian Records. The EP represents yet another unexpected pivot for the boundlessly creative artist, trading in the bombast of her…
Vinnie Vidal is not new to the music industry. The Royal Play Records CEO started his love affair with music at age 8 after his mother bought him a keyboard. He spent hours learning to play by ear and changing compositions to be unique to him. He went on to compose and direct a church…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ayoka premieres debut album Venus days early on V13 Earlier today, DMV-area singer/songwriter Ayoka premiered her debut full length, Venus, several days early with an exclusive in-depth interview on V13. “2020 has been a defining year in Ayoka’s career, representing herself as a respected songwriter and multi-instrumentalist,” V13’s Aaron Willschick raves.…
Purple Disco Machine remains at the forefront of world dance music following a series of remixes for A-list icons including Diplo, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Foals, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim, Sir Elton John, whilst more recently delivering his stellar cuts of Lady Gaga and Adriana Grande’s international hit single ‘Rain On Me’, and Royal Blood’s…
Experimental Sydney-based duo Plastic Face have today announced their brooding, delightfully bizarre new single HiiViSiON, an intriguing exploration into a very strange state of mind, out today, November 17. The mysterious duo have also released a stunning clip to accompany the track, written and directed by Sean Donovan. HiiViSiON makes an immediate impact with the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Rough Go Reveal Folk-Laced Single “Salvage” The Rough Go, is the one-man eclectic, eccentric rock project of Jimmy Ruffian; born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and living in Toronto. With heavy punk influences, but also glam, classic rock, folk, and electronic in the mix, The Rough Go creates songs of…
Orlando, Florida Inspired by the events of 2020 Tara Lynne released the song and video for ‘What the World Needs’. “I felt compelled to lend my voice as an agent of change” she explained. WTWN features her signature feel-good harmonies, an unforgettable hook and an uplifting Caribbean-pop beat. Tara Lynne, the Bimini Gal is a…
R&B songstress Dani Stevenson perfectly blends Southern steadfastness with New York magnetism. The singer was born in Atlanta and raised in Harlem; she holds true to both cities and uses the best parts of each to her advantage. Her charm comes from one place, and her attitude comes from another. It only took one performance…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hollow Graves Deliver the Goods with “Far Out Summer” Hollow Graves keeps the fire burning with their arsenal of new material, all written in a live performance setting to capture the fervent energy of the band. “Far Out Summer” is a psych-inspired indie rock track with surf guitar and distant, echoing…
More of this and more of that; we all strive for more of something sometimes and Silverback Colony makes no exceptions with their latest release titled “I Want More”. This alt-country/rock band has seen a lot of changes since 2011 with many different, contributing members throughout the United States. This particular project consists of: Gabriel…
With a powerful and buoyant vocal harmony to lead the way, Ava Maybee’s debut single “Lay Low” starts to unfold before us steeped in the sort of lush melodicism a lot of pop lovers will instantly recognize as being far more progressive and artsy than what the mainstream has been able to handle in past…
For someone who is going to get a tattoo for the first time finding a great tattoo shop can be one true struggle. The old-timers don’t even have a problem with this as they have already found a suitable place and have made it their regular place for getting a tattoo. The only problem here is…
Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Kali Uchis debuts a new song today, “te pongo mal (prendelo),” featuring legendary reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy and produced by Tainy—listen here. The song is from her forthcoming second album and first Spanish-language project Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, out Wednesday via Interscope—preorder it here. –…
In anticipation for his upcoming album, Sam Seibert released two new singles this week. Sam Seibert is an alternative hard rock singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist from Delaware. He is known for his edgy, alternative, yet genre-defining sound. His songs feature high-energy melodic vocals, intricate harmonies, and thought provoking lyrics, all portrayed through a melancholy eye…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New > Mara TK (Formerly of Electric Wire Hustle) > ‘Met At The River’ ft. Xenia Manasseh > Out Today Mara TK, a golden voiced, Maori-Scottish world-wandering citizen of Aotearoa, New Zealand announces his debut single ‘Met At The River’, released today on Extra Soul Perception. Stepping out on his own,…
After years of playing with various bands throughout Israel, singer-songwriter Roni Bar Hadas finally unveils her debut album titled Calm the Beast exemplifying Bar Hadas’ gorgeous vocals with a layered nuance of instrumentation that is seldom heard today. – https://open.spotify.com/album/2WV4PtTQ6qMJSUi9gnpmtV Co-Produced by Zach Drory and Roni Bar Hadas, the album matures like a fine wine…
Award Winning Singer Songwriter Laura Cheadle has but one wish for the holidays – to lift her fans’ spirits and bring back the true meaning of Christmas. The self-proclaimed purveyor of positivity, has released a pair of seasonal songs and videos “Christmas In My Life” and “Red Ain’t Everything” (The Rudolph Blues) – available now…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kate Boothman – ’17’ It’s about that confidence and arrogance that comes with being a spicy youth, and then all of a sudden you’re an adult and you realize you knew nothing. You look back and can’t help but examine everything you’ve learned and lost. Duncan Sheik Releases “Fake Plastic Trees”…
