Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – friday – may 6, 2022 @ 9 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Primus Offers Exclusive Look Inside Tour Bus via SPIN.com As they cross the country on their 64-date ‘A Tribute To Kings’ world tour paying homage to prog-rock legends, Rush, Primus has just released a new video with SPIN.com offering…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 5, 2022 @ 8 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VENUS PRINCIPLE unveil new single ‘Drag Nets’ VENUS PRINCIPLE are premiering the melancholic and powerful new track ‘Drag Nets’ as the final single taken from the dark psychedelic rockers’ debut full-length “Stand in Your Light”, which has been scheduled…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 5, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LEO MAIA Releases Lyric Video For “Pneumothorax” LEO MAIA has released a lyric video for “Pneumothorax”. The song was recently released on all streaming platforms and deals with his struggle to overcome Pneumothorax. Leo comments: “It’s been a real…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 5, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Courtney Cotter King Releases her Indie Folk-Pop Single “Conversation” “Conversation” tenderly takes one back to the initial feelings of falling in love. It perfectly describes that moment when someone has admitted to themselves (and are one conversation away from…
Those truly enthralled by music understand best that music can move you and make you feel certain ways with or without words. This known fact is fully embraced and is the driving success behind Sp8ce Owl and his EDM hits. Although Sp8ce Owl is relatively new to the music industry, just starting to publicly share…
Multi-talented is an understatement for La Laura Paris, the artist known to most as LA. She is an artist of many forms, and whether it’s visual, fashion, dance, and music, she brings her free-spirited aura to the forefront. Hailing from Brussels, LA Laura Paris began her musical journey at 5 when she attended the Music…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 4, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope [OUT NOW] Ace Hood & Killer Mike pay homage to Dolph, Nipsey, and other Black icons in “Greatness” music video Each bar from Ace and Killer Mike, irregardless if it’s a punchline, is filled with such emotion and depth…
Performing as Webster’s Wheel, Daniel Lee Webster and Marie Robertson write songs that recall simpler times without ever being simple. The straightforward nature of the ten songs included on their latest release Tenderly So lightly disguises the emotional depths explored by the duo and there’s more to the arrangements than meets the ear. Some may go into…
Edwrd delivers a truly defiant anthem with “Dgaf No Mo.” Pop, country, and dance blend into this infinitely catchy sound. Things get balanced in a delicate way, making sure every flourish matters completely. The production here keeps things crisp. Making sure every single element receives the right amount of space, the song has an expansive…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 4, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BONES & grayera’s new joint album Withered Created in collaboration with producer grayera, a fellow TeamSESH member who has connected with BONES in the past for fan favorite, “LooseScrew” ft. Eddy Baker, Withered finds BONES alternating between laid-back yet…
The perfect balance of pop hooks, effortless charm, and rap swagger, Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was one of the highest-rising stars of mainstream hip-hop. http://www.instagram.com/wizkhalifa With a series of hits built around slick rhymes and slicker production, Khalifa moved from mixtapes to stadium sports anthems to major motion-picture soundtrack collaborations. His charm, persona, and wit…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 4, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope [VID] Emilia Tarrant – When It Was Chaotic Taking her shot at a one shot video, Emilia surpasses its challenges to create an effervescent music video to sit alongside her single ‘When It Was Chaotic’. Channelling themes of mental…
The best records in the history of hip-hop have been those built on duality; through a juxtaposition of themes and symmetrical grooves, the legacy of an entire genre has been well-defined over the past four decades. In their official debut, 148 are looking to join this legacy with a multifaceted wonder in Sampati, and although…
Nashville-based Eloah Jones’ music conjures a hypnotic singer-songwriter vibe, instantly relatable confessions that call to mind the plummy depth of influences like Lana Del Rey and Banks. These sounds inspire many descriptions. Edgy pop. Alternative. Jazz. But beneath those labels are the emotions that give them life: vulnerability, yearning for connection, longing for home, need…
Both metal and disco call for grand, theatrical gestures, big beats, outsized personalities, and plenty of musical and lyrical color. Fusions between aggressive rock and club music are infrequent, but when they’re created by visionary artists, the results can be explosive. Makes My Blood Dance is a group like that, and for the past five…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 4, 2022 @ 8 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Track from Viben: “Funk Duster” “‘Funk Duster’ is about trying to forgo the world and the people that surround you, in hopes that by focusing only on your work (in my case music), you will find happiness,” Viben…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 3, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QUEEN KWONG releases “On The Run” video, a deadly take on reality dating shows For the “On The Run” music video, Queen Kwong takes a dark, yet comedic aim at the superficialness of reality TV, specifically dating shows. The…
@skopemag news – tuesday – april 3, 2022 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QUEEN KWONG releases “On The Run” video, a deadly take on reality dating shows For the “On The Run” music video, Queen Kwong takes a dark, yet comedic aim at the superficialness of reality TV, specifically dating shows. The…
Every so often the ebb and flow of music and its facets is halted by the novelty of an enigma. Mandi Macias is a leader in the new school of contemporary pop artists. At 19 years old, she has already garnered an extensive repertoire, a substantial following on social media, and is pushing the envelope…
@skopemag news – tuesday – may 3, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Skope Mag x YAAK & MIZUKI – BREATHE / Out Now YAAK & MIZUKI say of the song that “the record is about being completely lost in yourself, almost to the point of not knowing that you need to…
– “Of Blood and Star” is extremely diverse, with a good balance of melody and ambiance-driven soundscapes. What’s the key to balance the more cinematic component to the sound with the more traditional “song format” structures? I think this is a product of two things. Firstly us both making music together. Lizzie’s delicate vocal and…
Grey DeLisle, the iconic voice actress known for her roles as ‘Vicky’ from “The Fairly OddParents,” ‘Mandy’ from “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,” and ‘Daphne’ from Scooby-Doo, is bringing her talents to the stage with the bubbly band The Roughhousers. The band also features Eddie Clendening who is one of rock & roll’s…
Americana singer-songwriter Angie Goeke sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her amazing new album, “If I Were Honest” (out now). @skopemag: Tell us about your new album. Angie: Each song has a unique story behind it, and this album reflects all the parts of me coming together into one whole picture of me.…
It isn’t always the case that the last song on a record represents the ultimate climax of the tracklist, but in Del Vertigo’s On the Day That You Come To, this just might be true. The titular track in this all-new EP feels like a completion of a journey, better said an odyssey that starts some…
@skopemag news – monday – may 2, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Orange County’s Bleed The Sky Announces New Vocalist! Releases New Single “Rot in Flesh” + Official Music Video “The lyrics of ‘Rot in Flesh’ represent the choice to overcome negativity from one’s own toxic thoughts and others trying to…
Frontman Tyler Daniel releases the music project’s final cover on all major streaming platforms dedicated to his ten-year-old brother Cash Michael. Cash’s favorite band is Nirvana, so what better way to show the power of music than to feature the ten-year-old on the track itself? This take is less of a cover and more of…
@skopemag news – monday – may 2, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE SHIPBUILDERS – Release New Single: “Forest Floor” | Debut Album: ‘Spring Tide’ – Out 6 May 2022 Ahead of the release of their debut album, ‘Spring Tide’, The Shipbuilders have announced the release of their latest single, “Forest…
Award-winning rock duo: Follow No One, breaks all industry norms with release of “Fate,” a modern cinematic rock concept album that brings back the magic of Rock. Described as a cross between Queensryche and Styx on a hard rock foundation; Follow No One draws from the purest classic and raw hard rock sounds that defined…
Formerly a member of the House Gospel Choir, Leon Jacques is now riding solo but the travel is still a feast for the senses, as demonstrated in his latest single Parts! With the warmth of his sensual voice mimicking the sun and the wavy beats echoing the sea, this track is an ode to Leon’s…
@skopemag news – monday – may 2, 2022 @ 7 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SKROG Release Lyric Video For Cover Of SLAYER’s “South Of Heaven” SKROG have released a lyric video for their cover of SLAYER’s “South of Heaven”. The song is from Forever Reigning, A Tribute To Slayer which is out now…
Andrew Moore embraces a quiet whisper with the subdued scope of “Soul Echo”. Everything on here revels in a degree of delicacy to it. The tried-and-true nature of his lyrics helps to lend it a crystal clarity to it. Pop, folk, and rock merge together within a distinct slowcore aesthetic. Much of the album has…
Brian Berggoetz shows off his rather diverse chops on the duality of “Wildflower” and “Folsom Prison Blues”. A truly skilled guitar player, he makes quick work out of the journey for these two pieces have a soul to them. Folk, country, the blues, ambient, and more all get explored within his thoughtful worldview. The arrangements…
@skopemag news – saturday – april 30 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope INTRODUCING: Trevis | New Single “All Night” Out Now Featuring sun-dappled chords and a soft bassline, “All Night” is a dream of a record that flows through a contemporary pop and R&B space. Crafted perfectly with soulful instrumentation and…
Norman Alexander continues to impress with his hypnotic single, ‘The Reason,’ which is gaining global acclaim. Alexander’s admirers are guaranteed to be mesmerized by his soft raspy vocals and extravagant lyrical approach that comes straight from the artist’s heart. The gifted singer is well-known for his exceptional vocal abilities and beautiful lyricism, which are extremely…
@skopemag news – friday – april 29, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope My Favorite Color Gets “Frustrated” With Cappers and Empty Calorie Rappers Playfully experimenting with inventive flows and offbeat punchlines, My Favorite Color is charting his own path through the modern rap game. Taking time to get some things of…
@skopemag news – friday – april 29, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sama-nominated Amy Lilley releases new single, ‘Video Games’ off upcoming album Taken from her upcoming album, ‘Video Games’ is Amy’s first release since her debut EP, She. A soulful modern pop track, ‘Video Games’ is all about learning to…
Matthew Stephen brings a symphonic grace to pop on “The Fire” and “Blue & Gold”. Nicely fitting into the very moment, these two tracks nicely embody the determination that seems to have run through the whole of the world. By far the highlight of the sound comes from the thoughtful way that he sculpts the…
@skopemag news – friday – april 29, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope POORSTACY Releases New Single “Abuse Me (feat. L’exquisite Douleur)” POORSTACY is currently on tour supporting nothing,nowhere along with carolesdaughter, guccihighwaters, and snarls. POORSTACY will also hit the road with Bring Me The Horizon and A Day To Remember on…
Nikki Machin, also known as That Nikki You Know, is releasing « Thursday Colours » , their first full length album created during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world goes through this very distressing time, these songs are intended to help us release these difficult emotions so that we can move forward to better times.…
@skopemag news – thursday – april 28, 2022 @ 11 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Living Room “Mauve Frame” Video Premiere Following the release of their single “Petrol Head”, Brooklyn emo outfit Living Room is back with a follow-up titled “Mauve Frame.” With reverb soaked guitars and plenty of distortion, “Mauve Frame” is a…
