As soon as I hit Play, I knew right away I was in store for something wildly unique and out of this world and boy was I right! In the intro, I pick up on a “Twilight Zone”- like vibe that made me think where the hell am I and what dimension is this! This…
Col3trane shares new mixtape “BOOT” 19-year-old vocalist, musician and rapper Col3trane today shares his highly-anticipated brand new mixtape BOOT, released via TaP Records / Geffen Records. The seven-track mixtape is available on all DSPs now and is available to listen here. http://smarturl.it/Col3traneBOOT Elise Davis Releases New Single “Lone Wolf” Ahead of ‘Cactus’ Album Release 9/7…
“People with big smiles peddling bad sh*t, waving a lot of flags and banners … something dark and death-like in the disco,” describes Raymond Watts of post-rock band <PIG> not only about his new single “That’s The Way (I Like It)” (a cover of the disco 70s hit by KC & the Sunshine Band) but…
Baauer met cyber-it-girl Miquela online and the two collaborated on “Hate Me” where Miquela confronts those who say she doesn’t matter simply because of who and what she is. Miquela gets real about her struggle with fame and the negativity from followers that comes as part of the cruel, high school cafeteria that is the…
Musicians have busy and hectic lives on the road. Traveling and performing on stage can be quite tiring night after night. It’s no surprise that musicians benefit from hearty and filling meals. If you’re looking to prepare your band for musical success, then you need to concentrate on high-quality food choices no matter what. Oatmeal…
LA-based queer art-punk band OBJECT AS SUBJECT OBJECT AS SUBJECT is an LA-based art punk band led by classical violinist turned punk singer, Paris Hurley (composition, vox, dance, drums, // Kultur Shock). This feminist battle cry is a call to action fueled by raw wailing vocals, a barrage of floor toms, gritty bass riffs, and…
So here we are again, so good to be here. Even as this world gets crazier, we ignore it all with awesome music. Today we are so excited to link up with Niki Tonik. Niki has just released a new single “Ghost Stories” along with its light-hearted B-side, “Tadpole”. The Pop-Soul/R&B double-single, produced by multi-instrumentalist…
“California,” the latest single from New York indie rockers The Chordaes, starts off like a rising sun breaking through the darkness at dawn. Slowly its light begins to envelop everything in its scope, warming us in its glow and dispelling every negative shadow that tries to linger from the night before. Strings gently caress us,…
Claudia Alende is an electro-pop influenced singer/songwriter who is going to get your attention this year one way or another, and fans of exciting new music should definitely be getting excited about her arrival on the scene. Her brand new single “Spotlight” has been ripping its way through the American pop underground and garnering acclaim…
On stage, Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc – singer, drummer, songwriter, and force of nature – is a ball of brilliant Louisiana lightning: a pounding, shouting, shaking, sweating rock and roll true believer. A veteran rocker with years of experience as a party-starter (he was previously in Dash Rip Rock), he and his bandmates – guitarist…
Bad Wolves’ cover of The Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’ goes platinum Bad Wolves have officially achieved platinum status for their intergenerational, global smash debut single, ‘Zombie’. The RIAA certification marks a major milestone for the band, making them the sole rock band to obtain a platinum certification for a 2018 release. The plaque was presented to Bad…
Singer/songwriter Sophie Beem, who was discovered by Beyonce in 2014, just released her NEW single entitled “STARS” produced by 1st Klase. This song was performed publicly for the first time at Montauk hotspot The Surf Lodge where musicians come from all over the world, such as Jessie J and Jaden Smith, to perform for Hamptonites…
Brook Pridemore releases video for single “Pocket Scheme, Brooklyn anti folk/punk artist Brook Pridemore today releases single “Pocket Scheme,” off his upcoming full length record “Metal is my only friend,” set for release on the artist’s BPI recordings. Yoko Ono Shares “Where Do We Go From Here?” | Premieres New Video In Bust Interview Following…
Danish electro-pop duo Feel Freeze are back with new single ‘Let Go!’, taken from upcoming album Feathers & Scars (released Oct 12 2018) which is produced in collaboration with Lasse Lyngbo (Vinnie Who, White Pony, Lydmor) and Troels Damgaard-Holm (First Hate, Blaue Blume, Bisse). ‘Let Go!’ draws on the subject of freedom, with the duo…
New Joyce Manor Video “Think I’m Still in Love With You” Joyce Manor have premiered a new song and video titled “Think I’m Still In Love With You.” The track is set to appear on their forthcoming album Million Dollars to Kill Me, due out on September 21. With its thrashing guitar work and swaying…
Anyone who has been following underground hip-hop lately is familiar with the crater that Willie J has been imprinting on indie music with his enigmatic, charmingly original flows and brilliant prose. Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or are just getting into his sound today, “Sunshine with the Rain,” is an excellent demonstration of…
Tuneful and tenacious, Michael Pinder is an engaging artist you quite literally can’t put into a particular musical category- but he can be categorized as a renaissance man with many talents. He is a thinker and a ponderer of life’s mysteries. He spends much of his time working with people to nurture their creative spark…
WAR ON WOMEN RELEASE LIVE VIDEO FOR “PLEASURE AND THE BEAST,” ADD NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES Activist punk band War On Women is a group that not only thrives onstage—the Shawna Potter-led outfit pummels everything in their path. The quartet are bringing a piece of their live show to screens everywhere with a new live…
It’s a little tough to reconcile Randy Forte’s Americana sounds with his influences, which include a whole lot of progressive acts (including David Bowie, Talking Heads and Brian Eno). From the sound of Chas Randall, one might have expected to read a whole lot of country dudes at the top of his list. Furthermore, this…
Rising Manila-based R&B singer / songwriter Jess Connelly announces her new JCON mixtape is slated for release August 24. The independent artist has quickly amassed a massive following in the Philippines as a leader of its underground R&B scene. In celebration, she shares her dreamy new track “Call Me” produced by Dave Drake and Naz.…
Want to quit your 9 to 5 job to focus on your music career? Buckle up because being a musician can be a costly affair. Unless you land a sweet recording and sponsorship deal, chances are you will have to fork out the money for your recordings, equipment and travels yourself, over and above having…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Only Bricks release new single, “Ordinary” L.A. based pop duo Only Bricks have returned with a sparkling new single, “Ordinary.” The track, which follows only a few months since the duo dropped their critically acclaimed debut EP “Foundation,” features a trademark hooky chorus, big enough to catch the…
Well we made it to Wednesday, halfway to #tgif. While we wait for that we figured we could get to know the guys in Indoor Creature. Indoor Creature is a band from Austin, TX composed of Caleb Fleischer, Travis Kitchen, Marcus Bell and Terrence Kiser. Caleb and Travis met at while working at a Japanese…
Thrice Share a New Song “Only Us” Thrice has shared a new song “Only Us” which is from their new album Palms out September 14. On “Only Us,” Thrice bring pulsating synth lines, fragile harmonies, and massively heavy guitar riffs. “‘Only Us’ came from thinking about how we’re so easily divided into ‘us’ and ‘them,’…
Hailing from Manchester, UK, Pacific has washed up on shore and is now ready to tell the tale of their travels. They’ve worked hard to evolve their sound and the band are now ready to take the world by storm. They blend alternative, indie, and pop, and have also been interestingly described as a perfect…
Janelle Monáe Is Playing Music Tastes Good Day 2, Sunday, September 30 Music Tastes Good has announced the mega-addition of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and performer Janelle Monáe as main support on the lineup for day 2, on Sunday, September 30. Known for her groundbreaking sound and daring style, Monáe joins previously announced acts New Order, James…
Already an accomplished multi-instrumentalist in the Grammy-winning act Arcade Fire, Richard Reed Parry is channeling different inspirations on his upcoming album Quiet River of Dust Vol. 1.The record is a dreamlike journey of immersive, gently psychedelic songs inspired by Japanese death poems and the folk music of the British Isles. “‘Song of Wood’ started in…
When we hear a killer rhythm, as human beings we’re automatically inclined to start shaking our bodies to the beat. We stay in motion as if it isn’t even a choice, because in the core of our souls we know that is isn’t. AV Super Sunshine unleashes a beat that is relentlessly aggressive and stunningly…
Miles Maxwell is a band without anybody named Miles Maxwell in it. Instead, it’s led by singer/guitarist Miles Baltrusaitis (there’s your ‘Miles’), and its album Red Ghost is a collection of quality Americana rock. The four-piece band sings about everyday life, with a straightforward, simple style. For instance, “Something New” speaks about technology; not the…
Sydney based magician blends a fusion of humor, comedy, and music to create an illusionary experience for music lovers.Music is the greatest magician on the planet with limitless boundaries; it connects universally without any barrier of language, ethnicity, culture, religion, geography or time. It has a mesmerizing effect which seems truly magical. Like a magician,…
SAVAK (mems. Obits, The Cops) announce new album; BrooklynVegan premieres single Beg Your Pardon, SAVAK’s third release in as many years, follows a compelling progression from their past releases (2016’s Best Of Luck In Future Endeavors and 2017’s Cut-Ups) — equally the most punk rock and sublime record in their repertoire. The new album features…
Fresh out the kitchen, Melbourne’s Sophisticated Dingo have delivered upon early expectations of brash and gnarly garage rock, with the release of their much anticipated debut EP ‘TASTES JUST LIKE THE REAL THING’. Bristling with attitude, the record offers an insight into a musicianship that is continuing to thrive off the back of successes that…
Darian Reneé and Jskee Releases EDM Single “Just Imagine” Boise, Idaho’s Darian Reneé is back with a new track after a long silence. This new track is a Future Bass single that is a collaboration with Utah based EDM producer Jskee. Since the track saw its release Friday on EDM JOy, the track has amassed…
Moderate Rebels return with ‘I Love Today’ London-based collective Moderate Rebels release ‘I Love Today’, streaming from 8th August, from their second album ‘Shared Values’, which will be out 30th November on Everyday Life Recordings. Unlike previous single ‘Beyond Hidden Words’, which can be heard as a defiant, repetitive yet hopeful chant, ‘I Love Today’…
“Oh it’s happened again!” this is something you have to read as the cover of any news every now and then. And then it goes to show below and that yet another actress has forgotten to wear any undergarment when she was exiting her limo in front of throngs of paparazzi. What’s the result? Wardrobe…
There are few forces in popular music quite as formidable as a great producer on a mission. Just as a good film director inevitably leaves his stamp on the films he makes, a skillful producer at the helm of a musical project guarantees consistency, vision, and a distinct aural signature that can’t be counterfeited. Ashok…
Originally from Atlanta, Mika Means has risen to snatch all of our wigs off. As an R&B and hip-hop performer, she can balance work and play, and has been juggling quite the resume as a songwriter, entrepreneur, creative and music maker. Holding the true definition of branding oneself as an artist, she uses her position…
ALL TIME LOW SHARE “BIRTHDAY” MUSIC VIDEO All Time Low has unveiled the official music video for their just-released summer single, “Birthday.” The video is streaming now via Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel. “Birthday” is available now via Fueled By Ramen at all DSPs & streaming services. Elijah Wolf Announces New Album Today, AltCitizen…
A playalistic riser with bars for days, New Jersey’s Kazzie is a versatile and charming emcee. Showing off his songwriting skills above a candy-coated instrumental, Kazzie pledges devotion to his significant other on “Going Nowhere,” his latest video. Romantically recounting the best moments of his relationship, Kazzie shows his sensitive side, revealing a capable singing…
Luke Spehar’s “The Farmer” is a pretty, soft, finger-picked tune. It comes from the album The Pilgrim. This single plays out like the soundtrack to the story of a farmer. It’s also written like a prayer. The character in the song simply wants to farm his land successfully. He asks not for riches and fame,…
