Feature stories and artist interviews
The Critically-Acclaimed Musician Explores Mental Health & Societal Issues In Stirring New Song And Video; Also Unveils Innovative Rendition Of 1960s Defiant Anthem “Shape Of Things To Come” As A “B-Side” Track Creature Benny can be found on all DSPs, SoundCloud, and iTunes. Follow on Instagram and YouTube @CreatureBenny. On the heels of his critically-acclaimed…
@skopemag news – tuesday – november 2, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Flight Facilities Unveil New Single ‘Heavy’ Featuring Your Smith Today, producer duo and live electronic act Flight Facilities announced the release of ‘Heavy (ft. Your Smith),’ the final standalone single ahead of their forthcoming Forever LP release on November…
The influence of Michael Jackson on contemporary hip-hop isn’t discussed very much, but it’s a hard thing to overestimate. Jackson’s sense of melody and time, his cadences, his relationship to the beat, his knack for presentation, and his distinctive fashions: all of that has left an indelible impression on rappers, DJs, and producers. Tae Wall’s…
Married Americana duo ELDR (Jameson Elder and Hanna Rae) sat down with @skopemag to talk about their music around the release of their EP, “Nowhere Else to Go” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Jameson and Hanna! Tell us about your new EP, “Nowhere Else to Go.” Jameson: It’s been a long time in the making! We’ve…
Quick off the heels of her “Lonely Summer” hit, buzzing alt-pop artist Lakookala is back with a more vulnerable track that is sure to relate to many listeners. “The Wrong Places” confronts necessary but tough topics regarding women’s sexuality and how female-identifying people are brought up to look for love outwardly rather than finding it…
Beechwood’s new album Sleep Without Dreaming is slated for a January 2022 release and its first single “Front Page News” offers fans of the NYC based four piece a glimpse of the band’s new material. It follows their 2018 release Inside the Flesh Motel with the recent addition of new bassist Jensen Gore but the band’s customary gritty rock…
If you miss 80s electro hip-hop Afroman & Blazar can hook you up with “Step It Up”. As someone who grew up and outright loved this sound, it is a joy to hear a duo pay their respect to that golden age. Volume is a must for theirs is the sort of club throbbing jam…
Andrew Moore features a playful, tropical sensibility with “Look At Me Now”. Everything within it has a grace to it. Stylistically he brings together pop, electro, EDM, and more into this coherent, concise whole. The leanness of the song proves to be a joy for the hooks race through. His delivery has a classic cadence…
The Dead Bolts’ single, “What Gives,” is built around a ringing electric guitar riff, which echoes throughout a 4:27 song. It’s a song where the lyric asks more questions than it answers, but all are important questions that will keep you glued to your speakers/earbuds. The track begins with aggressively strummed acoustic guitar. Electric guitar…
@skopemag news – monday – november 1, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BLEACH EVERYTHING Drops Surprise Halloween Single, “Fix Your Heart Or Die;” New LP Due In 2022 Like a razorblade in your candy apple, BLEACH EVERYTHING drops a cut for Halloween, with the surprise release of “Fix Your Heart Or…
@skopemag news – monday – november 1, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JACK WAKEMAN & THE DREAMSTRIDERS – Release Astral Dream Pop Of New Single: “Cosmic Fear” “I’ve done it again, I’ve made too much rice again” confesses Jack Wakeman, an opening gambit that likely stands as one of 2021’s more…
Lisa Bouchelle’s latest single, “Jump In!,” is currently #21 on the Billboard Magazine A/C Indicator chart. Lisa has sung backup for Bruce Springsteen, dueted in concert with Jon Bon Jovi, garnered millions of streams, and toured with and/or opened for Train, Bryan Adams, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, The Wailers, Shooter Jennings, Meat Loaf, Blues Traveler,…
@skopemag news – monday – november 1, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Terrifying Lows shares new single ‘Waiting For The Sun’ from forthcoming self-titled album Set to unveil his debut studio record this November, Melbourne-based musician and Gamilaroi artist The Terrifying Lows returns with its next taste: the darkly captivating…
With intoxicating vocals and ferocious star power, Jane N’ The Jungle lead vocalist Jordan White sets the stage on fire with each rock offering. Her bandmates Brian Dellis and Bryan Dague bring forth cascading guitars and deep driving bass that merge modern rock n roll with alternative and punk trimmings. Their emotionally charged, hard-hitting music…
Perfect Mark goes for a highly original, polished piece of folk pop on the gentle “Better Days”. Lyrics here have a soulfulness to them for the verses flow out with such kindness. A reassuring sensibility rest deep within the very DNA of the work. Word choice proves to be impeccable with even a bit of…
Vicious Kitty isn’t slothful in their presentation of a sludgy riff at the start of their new single “Mr. Darkness,” but it can be said that they’re taking their time letting all of the distortion ooze out of the amplifiers in the most Seattle way possible. Back in the day, when the likes of Tad…
With a leap of faith, Michigan native Jen Fodor stepped into the jaws of LA, the town notorious for chewing up and spitting out artists. Here, she emerged as an unstoppable force of creative vision and drive, taking on any and every role in the entertainment industry. She’s worked closely with renowned directors like Spike…
@skopemag news – saturday – october 30, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope City Mouse “Magnituted” EP Out Today! City Mouse began when Miski Dee Rodriguez walked away from a hustle and bustle corporate world in Los Angeles, CA and sold her soul to rock n’ roll. Touring relentlessly for the past…
Today rising neo-soul artist Kaisha returns with gorgeous new cut ‘Blue Skies’. A dreamy dose of uplifting bliss, Blue Skies is born from finding gratitude in the little things and being content with what you have. Sharing a little more Kaisha explained: “Blue Skies is about coming to terms with life and it’s up and…
@skopemag news – friday – october 29, 2021 @ 4 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Zeds Dead Unleash “Alive Remix EP” In June, Zeds Dead and MKLA dropped their summer single – Alive – a stirring house anthem that also serves as the first single from Zeds Dead forthcoming album. Having released the official…
@skopemag news – friday – october 29, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ENTERPRISE EARTH: “Reanimate // Disintegrate” Video Now Playing At Metal Injection ENTERPRISE EARTH today unleashes their fiery new video for latest single “Reanimate // Disintegrate.” Now playing at Metal Injection, the track comes by way of the band’s The…
When listening to Wilderness, a brand new EP by singer and songwriter Rory Gillanders, you might certainly agree with the fact that the songs managed to stay true to the title of this release and the deeper meaning that it entails. There is something quite special about the minimalistic approach in Rory’s music. He is…
American roots/vintage R&B singer-songwriters Dwight + Nicole sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about their music around the release of their retro-sounding new EP, “Further” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Dwight + Nicole! Tell us about your new EP, “Further.” Nicole: We recorded the EP at Studio G in Brooklyn, NY with Joel Hamilton. It’s…
@skopemag news – friday – october 29, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope South African producer Sun-El Musician returns with new EP ‘AEDM’ (African Electronic Dance Music) Much loved South African artist Sun-El Musician launches his 11 track ‘AEDM’ (African Electronic Dance Music) EP today (29th October). On its creation, Sun-El explained:…
Jay Copes has been creating what he calls “Love & Pain” music since 2011. Born and raised in Camden, NJ, Jay realized he could sing at a young age and always had a strong connection to music, relying on his voice as a form of self-expression. https://www.facebook.com/JayCopesOfficial/ Jay Copes journey with music started in elementary…
There’s nothing in the known universe that’s more psychedelic — or more terrifying — than time. Philosophers have theorized it, historians have recorded it, and millions have attempted to defy it. But nobody really understands it. It’s hard to look at a clock without feeling a little destabilized. Timepieces are a reminder that we’re all…
Rob Massard’s music has been described as progressive folk, which is a somewhat apt label. There are moments during album’s opener, “I Hang On Every Moment,” where the track’s instrumental part sounds like a Coldplay song – only a little gentler. Everything on this seven-song effort, however, is melodic and memorable. Massard sings with a…
With 2 months left in 2021, we bring you some of the hottest artists from around the world, worthy of global recognition. These talented and dedicated artists are names you definitely want to get familiar with. Below we present you with their latest releases.These are all hot joints you definitely want to add to your…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 28, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Caveman Battle Doom Masters CONAN Release New Video “Hawk As Weapon” The masters of fantastical, otherworldly, sludgy doom metal, CONAN, are back to celebrate Halloween with a gruesome animated music video for their charging track “Paincantation”, proudly presenting a…
Rev Peter Unger is backed up by a wonderful, tender big folk band style with “Small Gestures”. Lyrics have a lived-in presence to them, reflective of a life explored to the fullest. The focus on relationships, the way they slowly grow feels particularly deft. Nothing here is overlooked for the way that love works is…
@skopemag news – thursday – october 28, 2021 @ 10 am est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Boy Deluxe Announce EP, Share “Im the Blood” Single + Video via EARMILK | ‘RISEN’ EP Out 11/17 Today, LA-based dark pop duo Boy Deluxe announce their forthcoming EP, RISEN (due November 17), along with its first single +…
Indie-pop/folk singer-songwriter Claudia Combs Carty sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her music around the release of her gorgeous new album, “Phases” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Claudia! Tell us about your new album, “Phases.” Claudia: “Phases” is a collection of songs I’ve been wanting to release for so long it’s not funny. Some…
These days, Indigo De Souza belongs to the world. That’s what happens when you make an album as explosive, daring, impeccably realized, and exquisitely performed as Any Shape You Take — everybody wants you. In early autumn 2021, it’s no exaggeration to say that there are two kinds of indie music fans: those who’ve fallen…
The vocal duo Lavendine’s single “Here to You” is the latest in a string of singles that have made a name for Jana and Jacy Ayers. They are considered among the indie scene’s best singers, but such praise doesn’t go far enough. These twin sisters are among the best vocalists working in modern music today,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 27, 2021 @ 7 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JORDAN HAWKINS SHARES DEBUT EP ‘HEART WON’T STOP’ R&B singer-songwriter and guitar prodigy Jordan Hawkins has delivered his debut EP, Heart Won’t Stop, a collection of silky smooth R&B tracks that display a soulful sound beyond his years. He…
Cody Frost’s debut EP ‘IT’S NOT REAL’ put her on the map, with her brand of angsty, aggressive dark pop, winning tastemaker attention, including support from the likes of PAPER Magazine, V Magazine, Refinery 29 and Pigeons & Planes. Now Cody follows the EP by releasing her brand new single ‘Berlin’, alongside its Halloween-inspired video.…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 27, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope REBECCA LOU Reveals New Stadium-Ready Pop/Rock Hit ‘Capitalism Kills’ Fresh from appearing alongside Princess Nokia at Copenhagen’s Pride event at the K.B. Hallen arena, fast-rising Danish doom pop star REBECCA LOU is proud to reveal latest single ‘Capitalism Kills’,…
@skopemag news – wednesday – october 27, 2021 @ 2 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Farruko Tells a Border Story in Corrido-Inflected “Baja Cali” Video Puerto Rico-born superstar Farruko is one of the most versatile artists in Latin music, incorporating the sounds of the music that he loves into his vast sonic tapestry. Taking…
From humble beginnings in rural Nebraska, Anthony Sprunk grew up knowing he wanted to write songs & make music in a non-traditional way, which was unlocked for him one day by his parents who purchased him a his 1st computer with Garage Band on it and as they say the rest is history. All throughout…
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Katie Callahan sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her music and stunning new album, “The Water Comes Back” (out now). Here’s part one of a two-part feature. @skopemag: Hi, Katie! Tell us about your new album, “The Water Comes Back.” Katie: This album feels like a real-time record of my insides…
