Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – monday – february 7, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kyle Trippy Reveals Captivating New Single “Out Of My Mind” US singer, rapper, producer and songwriter Kyle Trippy has released his new single, “Out Of My Mind”, an enthralling track that makes a huge impression on first listen. The…
Suicide Moonbeams.” Touched with a preternatural sweetness (“It’s your birthday every day, blow it out, eat the cake”), the song sends off the listener with a loving message of reassurance. “There are those moments when you might feel like you’re alone, but really the access to unity and connection is always there,” says Chrystabell. “It’s…
We don’t need to tell you that Ignescent is a fierce, ferocious live band. You’ll know it within seconds of pressing play on “Remnant,” their most recent single. Only a group that has been tightened, tempered, and tested by countless shows could achieve such sonic cohesion. Ignescent consists of four musicians — guitarist Ty Moreland,…
On the first listen of VRL’s debut the obsession-fuelled love song brings one word to mind – fresh. Her sound is heavily grounded in the realms of synth-pop, but there’s a unique effervescence to the sounds they’re fusing together. Right now, VRL will be a new name for most of us. But from the sounds…
Marq Electronica has become an absolute staple in my daily soundtrack. His discography grows more diverse every time I check it, and it’s safe to say each one has been added to my playlists. His deep house sound proved useful when the world was pretty bleak back in 2020, which is when this rising artist…
Every so often you come across a band that have absolutely nailed their sound. This month, that band is set to be Not Now Norman as they gear up to release their upcoming single ‘Save Me. As it comes off the back of their previous release ‘Little Cheryl’, the fiery four-piece are pushing the boat…
“The idea of calling it The Dick Aven Band is that I let individual personalities develop for each instrument in a way that lets them all be creative in their own even though they are all me.” This is a quote from one of my new favourite finds, Dick Aven. Listening through his discography, it’s…
Navigating all that accompanies young adulthood is not an easy feat, yet 18-year-old Dici has handled it exceptionally as a rising rapper/producer. Not only does he have his own label, DICI Records, but he also has thousands of listeners worldwide and over a million YouTube views on his music videos. Fans are certainly ready for…
A lot has been said about Robert Miller’s lauded Project Grand Slam through the years, but in the new studio-recorded version of their live setlist, The Shakespeare Concert, vocal harmonies take such a starring role that it’s difficult to lead off a review of the tracklist without noting their importance. Where past arrangements of “I’m Falling…
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the name Corduroy Vibe is clothing. With preference to Corduroy pants, shirts and jackets, I’m thinking this band has a certain style or taste that coincides with their overall Vibe. Now, I have no idea if the group name comes from a love for Corduroy…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kick and the Hug’s Debut Album Turns Nostalgic Sounds into Their Own Musical Blend Debut album release from the indie pop band Kick and the Hug, Ladies and Gentlemen, Kick and the Hug, for a possible feature on your…
After listening to ‘Spin So Long’ from Dick Aven, it’s hard to comprehend that he’s played each instrument that’s sewn into the soundscape. Yet, the Tennessee based singer-songwriter surely has. Dick Aven’s most recent album is a perfectly eclectic accumulation of tracks. It’s impossible to pin down the genre of this album, I’d be too…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope EXEK Share ADVERTISE HERE LP via The Quietus Today, EXEK share their brand new album, ADVERTISE HERE, out today via Castle Face Records. The Quietus hosted the LP’s premiere, describing it as “the ultimate sonic screen wipe, the sort…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ROSALÍA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘MOTOMAMI’ ON MARCH 18TH Says Rosalía, “Nombrar mi siguiente single “SAOKO” y samplear a Yankee y Wisin para mí es el homenaje más directo que puedo hacer al reggaeton clásico, un…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT TODAY: Colleagues return after five year hiatus with “Abide” (FFO chillwave, Tove Lo, Swedish pop) Swedish musical collective Colleagues first came together in 2013 as a place for the band members to experiment with their music and visual…
At a really great pop-punk gig, time speeds up. Everything races: the music, the dancing, the flashing lights, the heart rates of the musicians and the people in the crowd. And it isn’t because of the tempos, necessarily, or the flashiness of the performances. It’s because pop-punk captures urgency better than any style ever has.…
@skopemag news – friday – february 4, 2022 @ 12 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Release From Blacc Zacc ‘Lookin Like’ Out Now On South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records. In 2021, Zacc unleashed a pair of videos in “Lace Front” and “Dirty Money,” which came on the heels of Zacc’s 2020 album 803…
United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo has been named the first Artist-In-Residence at the Bob Dylan Center (BDC), in advance of its much-anticipated grand opening on May 10. Throughout the course of her six-year appointment, the Tulsa native and member of the Muscogee Nation will present educational programs and live performances, as well as curate…
@skopemag news – thursday – february 3, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Karin Ann’s New EP ‘side effects of being human’ to be released on 25th Feb featuring the current single ‘looking at porn’ If ‘looking at porn’ piqued your curiosity, there’s much more to explore within the ‘side effects…’ EP.…
Poetica is the latest project from alt folk composer, producer, poet, and singer/songwriter Rachael Sage. Pulling from spoken-word touchstones like Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Laurie Anderson, Poetica’s self-titled debut plays at the edges of genres and song structures, moving effortlessly between folk, jazz, and classical influences. Working with her longtime cellist Dave Eggar, along…
Given his lengthy record of accomplishments — working with Tommy James; rocking with Alive N Kickin’ and Brooklyn Dreams; writing hit songs for Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton; and founding the Purple Heart Recording Company, to name just a few — you might expect Bruce Sudano to take his work very seriously. And…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 2, 2022 @ 10 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Builders and The Butchers announces new LP on Badman due in May, shares first single “Stop The Rain” The Builders and the Butchers were formed in the fall of 2005 in Portland, Oregon. The band’s first two years…
@skopemag news – wednesay – february 2, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dead Tree Seeds – Release Music Video For “1796” French thrashers Dead Tree Seeds release music video for “1796”. The track was taken from band’s coming EP Back To The Seeds, which will be released on February 11, 2022…
The emergence of singer-songwriter Syd, a breakout alt-pop recording artist from Austin, Texas, is built on a firm foundation for a love of writing poetry. Going back as far as age seven, when she first began writing poems, it wasn’t until age 17 that she actually recorded her first demo of a song based upon…
Birmingham doesn’t have the international reputation of Atlanta, its bigger, busier neighbor to the east. But Birmingham loves hip-hop just as much as Atlanta does — and it’s loaded with young, hungry rappers who are ready to represent Alabama to the fullest. Birmingham is just a fraction of the size of its Georgia cousin, but…
@skopemag news – wednesday – february 2, 2022 @ 11 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TheBe$tJR Releases New Video for “LaFerrari” Today THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN Release Lyric Video for New Single “Praise the Eternal Nightmare” Melodic black metal outfit THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN have released the third single from their upcoming studio album,…
Floodgate Operator embraces an American Primitive sound with “New Mexico Winds.” Truly fingerpicking good, the strings sing out to the heavens. A great deal of detail comes through, and there is a narrative that ties it all together. Nods to John Fahey’s emotionally charged output, there is a passion, a fire that burns right at…
@skopemag news – tuesday – february 1, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Vicky Chand – Got Me (Official Release) Vicky Chand, emerging Canadian artists in 2021 grossed over 1 million streams independently, was shouted out by industry heavyweights “The Game” & “DJ Envy” and was recently featured in a song with…
Dean Friedman keeps it strange and sweet on the delightful golden am pop vibes of “The Dean and I.” A whole slew of styles gets sampled, from new wave to glam rock to R&B to singer-songwriter traditions to yacht rock to too many more to list. Vocals center the entirety of the album and indeed…
At a glance, Goodfella Uno is grounded and precise with his lyrics. Always intentional and always honest. His steady voice and ability to pull together flows make him a hypnotizing act to watch. He’s got that level-headed coolness that shows he knows exactly what he wants and is ready to fight for it. Digging deeper,…
@skopemag news – monday – january 31, 2022 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope QU!ET Announce Upcoming Single “There’s No Escape” Alternative rock trio QU!ET have announced the upcoming release of their new single “There’s No Escape,” available on all digital platforms February 11th. In a world with minimal privacy, we all know…
Blak Lam is a dynamic and diversified American Hip hop artist from the rough and poverty stricken streets of the south. Born in Augusta, Georgia but raised thirty minutes away in Thomson, Georgia. Blak Lam has been creating music from the early age of 10 years old. He has experienced a slew of hardships, trials…
Pop superstar Doja Cat has unveiled the official video for her track ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’, out now. Drawing inspiration from the retro-sci-fi aesthetic of Star Trek, the official video for ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’ centres around Doja’s quest to save the day as commander-and-chief of an intergalactic spaceship. Initially released as part of her…
@skopemag news – monday – january 31, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JODY AND THE JERMS – Release “Heavenly” New Single | Taken From A New Album: ‘Flicker’ True to its title, it’s a track of divine indie-pop that finds the Oxford-via-Wales band harking back to the genre’s golden era. For…
When a young artist and a budding video director demonstrate that they speak the same artistic language, the results can be brilliantly illuminating. R&B balladeer Star 2 and filmmaker Hector Toro are both relatively new artists: an empathetic and expressive singer with an ear for contemporary trends and a well-traveled cameraman with the capacity to…
Six and a half hours north of Oslo, an intrepid traveler comes to the end of the road. Sure, it’s possible to go farther north than Trondheim and its dramatic fjord, but it’s fair to say that urban Norway ends at city limits. As you might expect from a city on the top of the…
@skopemag news – monday – january 31, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Check Out SOUTH OF EDEN Official Music Video for Cover of VAN HALEN B Side, “Drop Dead Legs”! Columbus, OH based Rock Band SOUTH OF EDEN has released their newest single, a cover of the 1984 VAN HALEN track…
Canadian singer-songwriter Olivia Wik is excited to share her new single “Let’s Dance” – which is now available on all digital platforms. Written by Wik and produced by ‘Towers’ (Brad Simons and Brandon Unis), “Let’s Dance” taps into the Edmonton-based artist’s established foundation as a singer-songwriter but adds a timeless retro-pop production as a fresh…
Greg Hoy has taken on many roles throughout his career, from his early start in the tech industry to becoming a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recording producer, and label owner. He has seen each and every moving part of the music scene, which means he knows how to walk the walk and talk the talk. His vast…
@skopemag news – saturday – january 29, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope After Gold & Platinum plaques, Ace Hood has a new goal in sight, “Glory” 1/28 He has award noms, he has top-10 hit albums, he has gold plaques, and he has a Platinum record that was the zeitgeist of…
