Feature stories and artist interviews
As a barber, contractor, sound technician, singer, and music composer/producer, KO is highly versatile and creative. Time after time, he’s proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in R&B and pop music. KO has done it again with his latest song, “House Party,” KO has done it again. Growing up in Courtland, Alabama,…
@skopemag news – monday – january 24, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MIDWICH CUCKOOS Preview Forthcoming Glory EP With New Video For ‘The Ballad of Tanzy Velayne’ Punk/metal crossover band, Midwich Cuckoos, are delighted to reveal the video for their new single ‘The Ballad of Tanzy Velayne’ out now. The track…
Despite only releasing their debut in January of last year, Third Development has already become a staple in the ambient electronic scene. The eclectic inclusion of instruments throughout their sound is as widespread as the members that sculpt them. Whilst the founder, Geoffrey James, is based in Canada, Third Development has members spanning from New…
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. All 4 albums “Man On Fire 182, Plug Brothers. and Up In Smoke” with songs like “Put It In They Face” featuring Tokyo Jetz and “Hit Me Up” featuring Montgomery native Doe B are available on all streaming platforms. RICKSTARR just made his acting debut in the TV Series…
@skopemag news – monday – january 24, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HORNED WOLF Release New Video Heavy outfit HORNED WOLF have released their new music video for “Become Like They Are” via Metal Underground. MA’s Shed Light Shows Gratitude With New EP “So Blessed” FT DC The Midi Alien And…
Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds embark on a classic, swooning 80s style of balladry with the silky smooth “Dangerous Lover (feat. Kenny Aronoff)”. There is a gorgeous funk that they bring into this, courtesy of the absolutely stellar bassline that ties it together. Best of all of course are those vocals that have such a…
@skopemag news – saturday – january 22, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bronze Share “People Watching People” Single via Brooklyn Vegan, Announce Tour With OSEES | ‘Absolute Compliance’ LP Due 4/2 via Castle Face Records We here at Castle Face dig a good trance. Hypnosis, mesmerization, and brain trickery are some…
@skopemag news – friday – january 21, 2022 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Skope video submission: BALT GETTY, “SAD BOY” Getty dynasty heir releases love song Balt Getty presents “Sad Boy”, the new single out now on Purplehaus Records. The artist, DJ, producer, award-winning actor, director and Purplehaus founder born Balthazar Getty…
@skopemag news – friday – january 21, 2022 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Former NFL Lineman Joe Barksdale Releases New Single Singer-songwriter and producer Joe Barksdale has released his brand new single “Alone”, and is pleased to announce the release of an all-new album titled Yours Truly this spring. Yours Truly features…
Kicking off 2022 with a bang, Ivorian Doll returns with fresh new single & accompanying video ‘Boss’, out now. Channeling the kind of braggadocious energy on which she has become known for, ‘Boss’ pairs the coldest of drill beats with IVD’s infectious, razor-sharp bars. Directed by long-term collaborator Kevin Hudson, the accompanying official video offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the recording of…
@skopemag news – friday – january 21, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT NOW // D Power Diesle ft Jammer, Lil Narst & Pit – ‘Spitters’ D Power Diesle is single-handedly sparking a resurgence in grime. The pioneer has skilfully masterminded yet another legendary line up featuring top calibre MCs such…
Whilst this past year has halted most of our best-laid plans, for one up and coming musician it has seen the start of a whole new venture. Since he first started releasing a string of singles last year, The Fur has been making waves in the electronic music scene. His discography is rich with striking…
Music that is relatable and memorable can be hard to find in the current overly saturated industry. To stand out, an artist needs musical talent, but they also need to have the ability to elevate their craft through poetic storytelling and creative direction. This is where R&B artist CHACE thrives. Each song is a masterpiece…
@skopemag news – friday – january 21, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Let Me Cry Today, they released the next chapter in the story with “Let Me Cry,” explaining: “Everyone starts from the same place, regardless of gender. As children, we let our emotions go, uninhibited and in touch with our…
When you think of the word “Biblical”, one may think of religion and religion can be defined as one of the most powerful forces on the planet. People will do almost anything for something they believe and Biblical Jones possesses that power. As a vocalist, he takes on the character of the song and transfers…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 20, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HO99O9 + TRAVIS BARKER + NEW ALBUM COMING Los Angeles, by way of New Jersey mutant punks Ho99o9 have a new album coming this spring, and today they’ve dropped the first song/video from it. Produced by Travis Barker, “Battery…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 20, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GHOST: NEW ALBUM, IMPERA, OUT MARCH 11 ON LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS “We’re building our empire from the ashes of an old” as GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock outfit GHOST announces the impending arrival of IMPERA the band’s fifth full length…
@skopemag news – thursday – january 20, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Will Joseph Cook New Track & Video “4AM” I’d guess you know Will, but if not, he’s one of the brightest new acts coming from the UK. He’s just 24 years old and has over 120 million streams and…
Of all of the rock scenes in America, the most competitive might be the one in Brooklyn. In Bushwick, it isn’t enough to have great songs, a great look, or a great stage presence. To get attention, you’ve got to put those elements together in a way that’s simultaneously novel and exciting. There aren’t too…
Establishing consistency early on in an artist’s career is essential to getting anywhere in any genre, but this is especially true in pop music and hip-hop. Dici has been doing a good job of dropping one strong single after another in the past year, and with the start of 2022 he debuts yet another new…
Everyone has a story, complicated, joyful, challenging, and beautiful. AYLA is an artist living and creating music, films, and productions in Los Angeles. She was born in Russia, emigrated to the United States some time ago at the peak of her career as a journalist. She dropped everything and started my life from scratch. “I…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 19, 2022 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Anna Shoemaker Announces Debut Album | New Single & Video “Everything is Fine” Out Now With the release of her debut album, Anna is breaking out of the bedroom pop world into a more mature and intentional sound, writing…
Strings and rich vocals run together in a brooding twist of melodicism as powerful as it is communicative in the new single “Buzzin’ Fly” by Yardin, and while it’s true that most covers aren’t quite as good as the original, I think this might just be a rare exception to the rule. Instead of approaching…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 19, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Club d’Elf To Release Double Album ‘You Never Know’ On April 1 For Mike Rivard, head Elf and sole constant member over the collective’s 24 year run, the meaning of You Never Know runs deeper than just the chase…
by Nick Christophers There is nothing more powerful than a music video that derives from someone’s willingness to live. This was the case for the project “You Can’t Kill Me Now”, the new single by artist Wesley Aldrich. Wesley is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has performed with bands like the Bellcranks, Hug The…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 19, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Evolutionary Sleeper unleashes cryptic imagery in new music video for “Crestfallen” featuring Dan Picknell Crestfallen is taken from Evolutionary Sleepers debut EP Labyrinthian released in December of last year. The track features British vocalist Dan Picknell breathing life into…
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Tommy Stoner latched onto pop, rap, and hip-hop music at a young age. His budding interest and growing skills led him to release some smashing albums and tracks, including his newest song, “Sturdy,” featuring Ferregamo Swave and Ghee Boe. Stoner came out with his first pop album, Youforia, in…
@skopemag news – wednesday – january 19, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Foxy Shazam shares haunting new video “Dancing With My Demons” Today, innovative rock n’ rollers Foxy Shazam shared their new song and cinematic video “Dancing With My Demons”, which will appear on their upcoming album The Heart Behead You.…
Diane Arkenstone, a pioneering musical force in the contemporary instrumental genre is gearing up to release a new full-length album with five-time GRAMMY-nominated instrumentalist David Arkenstone, an artist that goes back 20 years with her. Their names have become iconic in the genre as pioneering artists that have pushed the boundaries of their craft by…
Amassing over 3 million Spotify streams with just three released singles and quickly racking in 10 million TikTok views, UK-based pop artist Allegra is blossoming into a superstar-in-the-making. Following up her recent 2021 hit “Used to Miss You” which was supported by an official R3HAB Remix, Allegra makes her return with the sultry “If You…
@skopemag news – tuesay – january 18, 2022 @ 6 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Xavier Wulf Goes Dumb at a Car Show in “TOP DEAD CENTER” A cult figure known for building bridges between the underground and mainstream, Xavier Wulf proudly charts his own path through the rap game. Today, Xavier Wulf shares…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 18, 2022 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JASON LYTLE (Grandaddy)- Collaborates with Kramies On Stunning Split Single ‘Over And Outsider’ ‘Over and Outsider’ is the new three-part split single by Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Tyler Ramsey formerly of Band Of Horses, and Kramies. While winter approaches,…
Ever since The Veer Union released their raw, meaningful hard rock music into the world in 2006, their exhilarating sound – like in “Standing My Ground,” their latest single released via Rock Shop Records – has intensified and gathered a continuously growing fan base. What makes this band special is how they balance the aggressiveness,…
@skopemag news – tuesday – january 18, 2022 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VEIO Release Official Music Video for ”Janus”! Portland based Heavy Alternative Rock band VEIO has released the official music video for their newest single, “Janus.” The single was produced by Stephan Hawkes (Chelsea Grin, Attila, I Declare War) at…
@skopemag news – monday – january 17, 2022 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ENGLISH TEACHER announce debut EP ‘Polyawkward’ & share new single ‘A55’ | out today via NICE SWAN RECORDS (Pip Blom, Sports Team, FUR) Leeds indie heavyweights English Teacher announce details of debut EP ‘Polyawkward’, and share sumptuous new cut…
When it comes to Elvis Presely impersonators, few do it better than Nick Voss. In fact, Nick does it so well that he got to perform a cover of ‘Trouble’ live on national television, during an episode of the X-Factor in 2011. Since then, Nick has been honing his craft as an original singer/songwriter, utilizing…
First off, tell us a bit about yourselves. Who and what are the band we know as 53 Judges? We are four guys who love to create, play music, and socialize with anyone we can. Coming from a smaller town in north Alabama, there was never a whole lot to do—the choices were really go…
Ron Killings aka (w w e’s R-Truth) with his very own unique style, is changing the face of sports and entertainment culture, merging music & new entertainment experiences as we know it! Coming from Charlotte NC, he’s used to understanding the values of building and sometimes learning (the hard way) from the ground up. Growing…
@skopemag news – monday – january 17, 2022 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope “Sunrise” To Return On Their 10th Anniversary With A New Song Featuring Ashley Green From “Holding Absence” Sunrise is a 2-piece band from South Jakarta, Indonesia, which was formed on January 1, 2012. The band has undergone several lineup…
It’s been a while since we’ve had any music from Steve Noonan, yet after having the pleasure of listening to his upcoming album ‘Dreamland’ I can confirm it’s been worth the wait. With three albums under his belt, Steve Noonan has honed in on his unique brand of soft rock as he’s set to release…
