Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – monday – may 30, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LACHIE GILL IS CROWNED WINNER OF THE VOICE 2022 Lachie Gill has been crowned The Voice Season 11 winner, taking home a recording contract with Universal Music Australia and $100,000 in prize money. Lachie’s performances impressed both the coaches…
Photo credit: Joanna Tillman Jen Schimpf is a genuine person with a kind soul and killer sound! Hailing from Maryland, Jen has been playing music since she is a kid and so music consumes her from head to toe. Jen Schimpf said it best here when describing her creative process: “Transcribing my emotions to sound”.…
World travel hasn’t been too easy to do during the past few years. But some intrepid explorers keep searching out new horizons. Fired by fascination, they journey all over the globe, learning and sharing whatever they can, absorbing and synthesizing traditions, and making unlikely connections. guUs is an artist like that — a legitimately worldly…
“I’m from a place where you can truly feel free,” sings Najjah Calibur on the first verse of “I’m Good,” his high-energy, club-ready new single. He means a mental space — a state of being and a way of life characterized by exuberance, creativity, and joy. But he’s also referring to a place on the…
Dan Russell: the artist manager and advocate, concert promoter, producer, creative collaborator, video and film music supervisor; has helped launch a thousand ships (well, maybe just a few hundred!) throughout his lengthy resume. As the critical aide-de-camp to dozens of aspiring artists and proven superheroes, it seems he’s always been in demand through a voluminous…
@skopemag news – sunday – may 29, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Track Out Today from Fox Fagan The track’s creative process was spontaneous and meditative. “I remember going and picking up this strat my bandmate Pelle Hillstrom had left behind,” Fox says. “I had some pedals set up and went…
Hip-hop belongs to the world. No form of music shakes the globe any harder. But hip-hop is also hyper-regional. If you’re an emcee, no matter how wide your vision is, you’re still expected to put on and represent your block, your community, and your neighborhood. That’s something that B. West understands instinctively. Like all great…
@skopemag news – friday – may 27, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Cleveland’s Biitchseat releases sophomore LP ‘Float’ today on Refresh Records! Floating is complicated. It can symbolize success, as a cream rises to the top. It can boast of achievements and richness, paired with a feathery effortlessness. To float on…
@skopemag news – friday – may 27, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Californian Musician Matthew Torres Shares Irresistible Indie Melodies on ‘Could Have Told You That’ Matthew Torres writes emotionally moving and intimate music that ranges from folk to wistful pop to modern indie and captivates audiences into a journey of…
We live in a time of great transformations, of such sudden and abrupt changes that their effects often, and in a completely uncontrolled manner, end up violently hitting people’s souls, upsetting them and leaving an overwhelming feeling of unease. The health emergency, on the one hand, has caused a wave of malaise and depression that…
@skopemag news – friday – may 27, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Tilly Tjala Thomas returns with liberating anthem ‘Mansion’ Fleurieu Peninsula born Nukunu singer-songwriter, Tilly Tjala Thomas (pron. ‘Jala’), today releases her liberating new single ‘Mansion’. Receiving its first play on triple j’s Home and Hosed last night, the track…
Black Masses bring hard rock and garage rock together on their unhinged self-titled effort. Volume is a given for they play as loudly as they possibly can. Everything here has a degree of wild, feral spirit to it. They dive deep into rock’s very soul within each of these tracks while they conjure up a…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 26, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope M.I.A Releases New Track ‘The One.’ Confirms New Album Is On The Way Groundbreaking global trailblazer M.I.A returns with a brand-new track titled ‘The One.’ Produced by Rex Kudo & T-Minus, ‘The One’ signifies a compelling new era for…
Those who grew up listening to all the best 2000s hits can speak of the infectious releases and the popularity of the music. Anyone trying to relive the musical glory days of that decade and get a taste of the vibes of industry greats — like Usher— needs to have a listen to up-and-coming afro-fusion…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 26, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW :: Sad Boys Club – Ignorance Is Bliss (Haven’t You Heard?) – Out TODAY (26/5) Sad Boys Club return today, with playful, tongue in cheek summer single ‘Ignorance Is Bliss (Haven’t You Heard?). Partnering with world renowned artist…
Susie M is a recording Gospel/ Christian music artist based in London UK. Susie is a lover of God and a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. She started singing at the age of six and was appointed the lead singer of the children’s Sunday School choir at her local church. Susie’s Sunday school teacher discovered…
There’s a pastoral calm to the string play in the single “Weary Old Highway” that draws us back to a simpler time in the history of Americana, where the aesthetic was less an influence and more a force of culture all on its own. URL: https://www.jimhurst.com/ Neither complicated by construction nor filled with any of…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 26, 2022 @ 7 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The North Coast Band Share “Ohio In The Distance” Ahead of Debut LP While living and recording in Guelph, Ontario, brothers Connor and Duncan Ivany have been pursuing full-time careers in organic farming and conservation, both with a strong…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 25, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope WACO Reveal Video For New Single ‘Hardships Will Happen’ Out Now (Venn Records) Following a raucous appearance at Manchester Punk Festival last month, London cosmic punk favourites WACO are proud to reveal the video for their new single ‘Hardships…
Star2 is a Thai-born, San Diego-based artist who is a proven storyteller through his dramatic life experiences. Since he was young, he’s been torn between two worlds: from escaping a refugee camp on the Thai/Myanmar border to finding his place in the money-based lifestyle of the United States. Even when it came to breaking into…
Nick Phoenix doesn’t have anything to prove. His ongoing work as one half of film music outfit Two Steps from Hell more than occupies his time, especially considering their pending European tour and status as the #1 streaming film music artist working today. Such lofty heights, however, haven’t dampened Phoenix’s desire to write and play…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 25, 2022 @ 7 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TURN COLD Announce East Coast Tour With ALL HELL and Release New EP Atlanta crossover neanderthals TURN COLD, in conspiracy with Asheville black thrash maniacs ALL HELL, are pleased to announce a summer spectacle of heavy metal madness across…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 24, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Wilful Boys Release New Video Ahead of This Weekend’s Release Show! After 8 years playing around New York and the rest of the US, The Wilful Boys are hitting Brooklyn Made on Friday May 27th to launch their…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VIDEO: TACHYS ft. YUNA ‘You Can Be My Guide’ out today + eponymous TACHYS debut album! Also out today is their video for ‘You Can Be My Guide’, which features LA-based Malaysian singer Yuna, a phenomenal pop- and RnB…
While going through a divorce God began to reveal to Gigi to write songs. She began to write songs to help with the hurt she endured. The first song she wrote was “HE IS HERE. After writing that song she never recorded it due to the fear of it not being good enough. After sitting…
Incredible achievements can be a lifetime in the making. Albert Cummings’s decade-spanning music career is in full gear with the highly anticipated release of his tenth album. His music has captured the hearts of music fans across the globe, and it’s easy to see why. The soloist takes fans on a joyride through the multifaceted…
The Steel Crows have released their newest single “Fugitive on the Run”, a riff driven hard rock track following the story of someone who committed a murder, ran away, and was ultimately apprehended. This marks an important release for The Steel Crows, as it is the first single released off their upcoming album “Politician’s War”.…
Fresh off of releasing their independent records in 2021, Nashville-based indie artists Hadley Kennary and Jordan Lindley come together for a euphoric coming-of-age collaboration in “Friends Forever”. This song is a candy-coated dose of pop/rock nostalgia about growing up and watching friendship change over time. Kennary’s singer-songwriter warmth and Lindley’s cool-toned alternative/rock energy complement each…
@skopemag news – monday – may 23, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEPTHISIS To Release New Single “Falling Ashes” On the new moon of May 27th, dark cinematic project NEPTHISIS will return from the shadows to unleash their new single “Falling Ashes”. The single showcases the raw power of vocalist Sheila…
Arun O’Connor’s debut album Songs from the Reading Room corners the market on “Kiwi County”, the unlikely marriage of New Zealand sensibilities with country music trappings and establishes the young man’s bonafides as a notable songwriter. Each of the album’s dozen songs illustrate O’Connor’s thorough understanding of the style without ever sounding like a shallow imitation. URL:…
Nick Phoenix doesn’t have anything to prove. His ongoing work as one half of film music outfit Two Steps from Hell more than occupies his time, especially considering their pending European tour and status as the #1 streaming film music artist working today. Such lofty heights, however, haven’t dampened Phoenix’s desire to write and play…
@skopemag news – monday – may 23, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lucas Laufen shares the video for “Weathering” Berlin-based, Australian-born singer/songwriter Lucas Laufen releases his highly anticipated second album, Weathering, out May 13 via Embassy of Music. Weathering is a collection of impressions and memories he has collected in Europe…
Beaux Atkins has perhaps the most interesting history of any artist I’ve had the treat of reviewing. Its’ title, ‘Redfearn’ is a tribute to Beaux Atkins’ grandfather. The name Frankie Redfearn brought fear and respect when it was whispered around the jungles of Southeast Asia, the French Quarter of New Orleans, or the swamps of…
In the gap between country and indie genres, there’s a certain sweet spot. In that sweet spot, sits Slide Milligan. Whilst his musical journey may have been half a life in the making, his music feels like a new wave of country classics. He somehow fuses the fundamentals of country, psychedelia and alt-rock into one…
On your first to Mimo’s debut album ‘Mars Took Over’, it’s impossible not to get swept in the slick lyrics and flawless flows that dominate every track. This Montreal-born and New York-based artist has proved exactly why she’s such an exciting act rising the ranks in the New York scene, as each track is laced…
@skopemag news – monday – may 23, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope INDIAN ICON, MADHURI DIXIT, RELEASES “TU HAI MERA” One of India’s most accomplished and influential female actresses of all time, Madhuri Dixit, released her second single titled “Tu Hai Mera,” this past weekend on her birthday May 15th. A…
by Nick Christophers It is always great to hear a band who is trying to spread the importance of love and life for the value it offers. This is the message from Tony Goff and The Broken Colours with their new single “Mirrors” which has been received quite well with fans and new listeners. The…
Every parent has been there. Whether spending time at home, driving around doing errands, or going out to a restaurant with little ones, uncomplicated, repetitive, and often obnoxious children’s music is always playing in earshot. It can be challenging to reach a common ground that can be listened to for so many hours on end…
AJ Smith is all about bringing pop to a heightened level of creativity through playful irony and recontextualizing everything we love about modern music. The rising star was born to entertain with the undeniable stage presence that he showcased on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Landing a prime spot on a daytime television show is only…
Synched together by undeniable talent and passion, Los Angeles-based duo RM47 – a collaboration between MAAD and Raleigh – have created a unique sound that appears to be transmitted from the distant future. Emitting hypnotic beats and lush harmonies, RM47 brings together each individual’s creative artistry to a new height in the alt/electro-R&B space. MAAD…
