Feature stories and artist interviews
SSION continues on his visual hot-streak with the release of a new official video for infectious dance-pop song “Heaven Is My Thing Again” feat. Ian Isiah, MNDR, and Jametatone, off of his recently released album, O. As expected, Cody Critcheloe delivers another over the top visual accompaniment, which he’s become equally known for along with…
Hatched in Arizona and with wings affixed in California, Satellite Ravens is as close to a one-man band as you can get without the spectacle of someone with cymbals strapped to their knees and an array of whistles around their neck. The creator is multi-instrumentalist, Carson Rohde; his vehicle, the many-headed psychedelic funk gull, Satellite…
HAND is a solo project by Sascha Bachmann. He is a musician from Berlin who loves creating experimental sounds and dance beats. Loop 03 (Lied von der Sehnsucht) is one of the tracks of his first album “Debut“. Concering this record, everything as music, video and artwork comes from his heart and hand. For “Lied…
What a blessing to be here today @skopemag as we continue on this musical journey. Today we have Chris Chilton, whom is now relaunching himself as a solo artist. He is continuing his journey and calling to spread his message and passion for Christ throughout the world. He lives with his wife in Spokane, Washington…
In honor of Father’s Day, Toni Cornell releases a new cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares to U” that she recorded with her father, Chris Cornell, before his untimely death last May. On the eve of World Refugee Day (June 20), Toni pledges to donate her proceeds from the song to the International Rescue Committee, just…
Have you had a lousy day? Ever feel like chucking it all and heading for the hills? Ben Bostick knows where you’re coming from. The Californian country rocker has had a few escape fantasies of his own – visions of ditching the rat race and getting back to the land, reclaiming his primal manhood, or…
Rock and roll isn’t just for the boys, and it isn’t just for big cities on the coast either. Witchsister, an all-female rock band by way of Fayetteville, Arkansas is here to prove they have what it takes to rock out and melt faces. Witchsister was conceived when Stephanie Petet was in search of a…
ESP EVOLUTION has released a brand new heater of a song entitled ‘Break Out’. This duo consisting of music producer and guitarist Overdose and singer and songwriter The Lady Capri, will be once again heating up the airwaves with their new song ‘Break Out’. It’s a refreshing unique song with a killer beat, killer vocals…
Fre$h links with Wiz Khalifa for the XL and Chase Millie produced “Paul Masson”. With the artist formerly known as Short Dawg just a few weeks removed from his March Madness 4 mixtape, Fre$h returns with new music. Here, the TRU member of 2 Chainz’ Atlanta label calls up Wiz Khalifa for his new single…
No one who has ever watched Les Stroud on his hit TV show Survivorman or heard his music could ever doubt his commitment to environmentally responsible living. Respect for the planet – and for life in all its forms – is apparent in all of his work. It has motivated Stroud to go places few…
Los Angeles has always been a place that artists gravitate toward in hopes of making their dreams a reality. With its rich music history, the City of Angels is definitely an environment for those who are ready to put in an enormous amount of work. While most of LA’s inhabitants move there from far and…
On her latest single “Bad Boy,” the award-winning artist rides a blazing dance beat to that place where love and darkness meet. Like all the other tracks from her latest album Amazing, “Bad Boy” was written by Devi with a breathtaking candor. Its rhythm points listeners straight toward the dance floor. And its lyric keeps…
“Not This Time” is the first single off their upcoming full length release Pulling Teeth to be released on June 22nd. From Minneapolis, MN, City Of The Weak haven’t slowed down since forming in 2012. The band has toured the United States relentlessly and are on track to play their 400th show in 2018. After…
A clear shift from her angsty, heartbreak-inspired releases, “Low Key in Love” welcomes the softer side of Jaira Burns. Written by Jaira, Sasha Sloan and Ryghteous Ryan, Jaira finds herself confessing her newfound feelings over a melodic pop/electro-house track, produced by Aalias (Eminem/Rihanna). The single is the third release from her upcoming EP Burn Slow…
Fresh off the back of a UK & European tour with Finnish sensation ALMA, Anglo-Danish trio Off Bloom release new single ‘Not Sorry’ accompanied by a sunny, retro-hued video by Portuguese director João de Botelho.The video was shot on 8mm film in the outskirts of Rome and captures the raw energy, emotion and spirit found…
Music has the power to bring people of all ages, genders, and cultures together. As a United States citizen with deep roots to his Mexican heritage, Rick Trevino does just that. The Texas native has a deep love for his heritage and where his family comes from. Trevino uses his platform in “I Am a…
The damage a former relationship or any of life trials and tribulations can have on an individual may seem irreversible at times; it can take a great deal of time before they can truly trust someone again. As life goes on, they will be able to let new people in, but that doesn’t mean they are…
Following the recent release of her debut single, “Little by Little,” Country artist, Kelsey Lamb has premiered the official music video for the track. Watch the exclusive here on Teen Music Insider. Starring Lamb and love interest, played by David Joniak, the video portrays early stages of a relationship between a young couple. Filmed by…
In her spellbinding new single “Losing Me,” the artist known only as Lauria (born with the elegant moniker of Florie-Laure Zadigue Dubé) delivers a captivating and thoughtful ballad that reflects the colorfully diverse emotions that come with disconnection and brutal self-awareness in a unique way that her contemporaries could stand to learn a lot from.…
Singer-songwriter and music producer William Fitzsimmons’ latest record, Mission Bell is a chronicling of the tumultuous last year of his life, particularly of the separation from his second wife. An initial version of the album was originally recorded in Fitzsimmons’ home studio in the summer of 2017 but was subsequently abandoned during the course of,…
So here we are on a Friday and it does not get better than this. Today we have crossed over to the UK to have a pint with JON ALLEN a singer-songwriter. Jon released his new album ‘Blue Flame’ in May of this year so lets talk about that and so much more! @skopemag: Where…
Today Molly Hammar, the Swedish pop sensation hailing from Stockholm, releases her new EP ‘Sex’ (rel 15.06.18) via Cosmos Music. The six track EP features lead single ‘Bath Tub Moments’ previous single ‘Blossom’, three additional brand-new singles, ‘Boy Tears’ ‘Drive’ and ‘One Night’ as well as a bonus track. Molly’s ‘SEX’ EP marks a new…
KING has always been a fighter. A fiercely determined artist with a clear vision of her musical trajectory, her previous singles have ranged from dark, sultry R&B-inflected cuts to out-and-out pop bangers. Her latest single is ‘Mango’: an instantly catchy, Latin-influenced record that screams summer with, KING singing its Cuban-referencing hook in Spanish. “In Cuba,…
When divulging into a new sonic voyage, most artists are told to pick a lane and stick to it. Arizona byproduct Christopher Shayne wanted to take a different route when deciding to embark on a sonic journey of his own. Shayne’s rebellious and outlaw-like nature shines through in his latest single “Burn Me Down” Christopher Shayne…
With her beguiling vocals and powerful delivery, Haley Reinhart brings both raw passion and soulful sincerity to all her musical output. A 27-year-old singer/songwriter with timeless sensibilities, she began honing her formidable vocal chops by singing with her parents’ band at age seven. Reinhart has recently made her Concord Records debut on September 22, 2017…
Singer-songwriter Sydney Jaffe wants to simplify things in her love life with her club-throbbing single “Complicated”. The native New Yorker who discovered her love for music by covering songs on Youtube from her influences such as Demi Lovato and Adele released the music video for the summer smash. https://www.sydneyjaffe.com/ “Complicated” is a fun dance-inducing beat…
Novo Amor, aka Ali Lacey, has unveiled a remarkable and poignant video for the title track from his anticipated debut album Birthplace, set for release on October 19 via AllPoints. The video highlights the monolithic problem of plastic in our oceans and was shot in Komodo and Bali, Indonesia, with production duo Sil and Jorik…
How does a new independent band follow up a breakthrough video? That was the question that confronted Tiny Fighter, an indiepop duo from Stockholm with an eye for dramatic gestures. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Therese Karlsson and multi-instrumentalist Tim Spelman introduced themselves to a worldwide audience with their audacious, visually stunning clip for “New Century”.…
Walk around the sprawling post-industrial neighborhoods of Northern Bushwick, and you’re certain to see some unusual things. These streets are busy with artists – musicians, performers, painters, dreamers, visionaries of all kinds. But there’s one thing we’d wager you’ve never seen on these streets: an elephant. In Seasonal Beast’s hypnotic video for “I Can Make…
Highly acclaimed Swedish pop duo I Am Karate have released the lyric video for their new single ‘Expectations’. The video sees the pair’s true heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics painted on balloons as they float among their new pop anthem for all high-flying romantics. ‘Expectations’ is a hugely personal story, inspired by broken-hearted emotions after a relationship fell…
We are halfway to Friday and it feels so good. Today we get to chat with Chris Cass. Born and raised in New Jersey, Christopher Cass was introduced to the Pop genre at a young age. By the age of eighteen, Chris started to really focus on perfecting his songwriting skills. Today we are so…
You’re never too young to start pursuing your ultimate passion. Inspired by gratitude, positivity, and Beyoncé, 12-year-old Brooklyn Queen is doing just that while taking her career to new heights at an alarming rate. Even though some skeptics try to use her age against her, she continues to prove to everyone that she is a…
Imagine an artist talented enough to trade verses with Michael Jackson, endearing enough to share stages with John Legend, elemental enough to convince Prince to produce her debut album, competitive enough to clean up on The Voice, and photogenic enough to be a subject of a beloved movie. Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s…
“Since we had a great childhood, we do not write about misery and failures, but about the things that occupied us. Love, discomfort, clothing, books, hobbies, skating, and 7-UP.” Well there you go folks, the new Sheila And The Kit single Time Again in a nutshell. Dutch synthpop band Sheila And The Kit don’t mind…
We are so excited to finally relaese this Q&A. We interviewed I The Fire a while ago but we wanted to coincide with the album release for ‘Disable The Ego.’ Well the time has come so join us as we hang with Joe and the amazing band from NY, I The Fire! @skopemag: Where are…
Grammy nominated DJ Andy Moor teams up with Romanian Electro-pop singer Adina Butar to bring you his next progressive trance hit “Wild Dream.” This is track number three of five on the Markus Schulz presents: In Bloom EP and it will undoubtedly leave an impression that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Throughout his career,…
Radiator King prides himself on songwriting from the heart: telling stories that affect him personally, but portraying them in a way that listeners can draw their own conclusions and relate to on a personal level. Boston is a hardworking, blue collared city that has shaped Silverstri’s personality and work ethic. Proud of where he comes…
Known for his hypnotic, dark, and witty rhyming style, Houston’s Maxo Kream inspires a cult following with his outsized personality and absorbing music. Riding an ethereal instrumental with a stuttering rhythm section, Maxo gets druggy with “Pop Another,” the latest single from critically lauded album Punken. The song finds Maxo at his most lyrical and…
Directed by Ray Tintori, animated by Starburns Industries (Rick & Morty, Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Community) and featuring Tootie Tootz of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce fame, “Chemistry” expands on the song’s theme of chemical attraction, turning it into a cartoon about a dog and cat who meet and fall in love at her wedding reception,…
We are so excited to kick off a fresh week with Heather Whitney down in Texas. Heather’s new album, “Moving on” is full of love, heartbreak, and moving on. This album is everything she has lived through, felt, and overcame, while in the studio. Join us today as we get all caught up with Heather…
