Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag news – thursday – july 8, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Introducing Brooklyn’s Sister. | Share “Hideaway” | “Something / Nothing” EP out September 10th Brooklyn’s Sister. today share “Hideaway”, the emotive first track from their second EP, “Something / Nothing”, due September 10th. An at first minimal, moving torch-song,…
Ginesse, the project of LA-based actress Cait Fairbanks, shares the official music video for her new single “Gatorade.” The single, which was released on June 4th, was her first release since her 2020 breakout EP, ‘Somewhere To Die.’ “Gatorade” is an otherworldly, glitch-pop number inspired by the astrological phenomenon of mercury retrograde (hence the tongue-in-cheek…
@skopemag news – thursday – july 8, 2021 @ 1 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CITY GIRLS DROP MISSY ELLIOTT DIRECTED VIDEO FOR “TWERKULATOR” TODAY Rarin Releases “Big Spendin’” Music Video LMB DG UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR VIRAL HIT “PULL UP” Today, LMB DG shared the official video for his breakthrough hit “Pull Up.”…
This last year has halted even the best-laid plans of musicians all over the globe. Yet, this didn’t stop the newly formed rock outfit ‘Thirty Three Degrees’. Meeting over Facebook (like all good pandemic ventures) Shane Romeyn and Chris Roberts formed the band just last year, yet from the sound of their self-titled debut, you…
Adrian John Szozda is expanding his discography this year with a captivating concept album. His debut may have only been this year, yet this up and coming artist has another story to tell through the folk-infused album ‘The Life Of Someone I Once Knew’. The Ohio-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist plays on themes of love,…
What do pastel colors connote? Softness, femininity, youthful creativity, deliciousness, accommodation. Pastels are easy on the eye: they don’t demand attention, but they get it anyway through sheer charm. Ice creams and cupcake wrappers are often in pastels, as are cosmetics, parasols, and bed sheets made of the airiest, most comfortable cotton. For years, a…
We need more bands like Hawaii’s Executive Order. The Honolulu based power trio’s new single “A to Z” is everything a modern rock single should be – aurally imposing, melodic, and riffs recalling the past while piercing listener’s consciousness with an individual bite. It’s music firmly of the moment, alive, and doesn’t look to the…
Singer/songwriters of all styles and backgrounds are coming out of the woodwork and taking over the narrative of pop music in 2021, and on the country/folk end of the spectrum, indie players like Chris St. John are trying to redefine what it means to be a purist in the genre. St. John is a singer/songwriter…
Cover songs are strange musical animals. They not only provide a commentary on the talent of the interpreter but the song itself and its enduring value. It serves us well to remember popular music, by nature, is disposable. Listeners and devotees of the form have been fortunate, however. Several transformative figures emerged over the course…
@skopemag news – wednesday – july 7, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Orla Gartland Shares “You’re Not Special, Babe” Ahead Of Debut Album On new single “You’re Not Special, Babe,” a real highlight from Gartland’s debut album, she says: “Growing up is weird and my twenties feel like chaos. ‘You’re Not…
William Beckmann shares the music video for his new single “Bourbon Whiskey,” directed by Preston Leatherman at The 254 Collective. Featuring an old soul maturity that belies his youth, the new song faces down pain and despair as it searches for comfort at the bottom of a bottle. Photographer Credit: Andrew Thorpe “I wrote…
Rising UK artist Jupiter Grey has unveiled brand-new single “Is It Ever The Same”, the latest in a series of new releases from the independent artist as he prepares to launch his debut album, FIRES ON THE MOON, later this year. Inspired by futuristic sounds of the 80s, the track showcases the talented south Londoner’s…
@skopemag news – wednesday – july 7, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Minotaurs leader NATHAN LAWR shares “Passing Train” video Nathan Lawr is one of the unsung heroes of the Canadian indie rock renaissance, having served as the drummer-of-choice for artists including Feist and FemBots, while also being a key collaborator…
Matthew Austin Hunt is on a mission to make country cool again and with his upcoming album ‘Two’ I must say he’s succeeding. Matthew burst onto the scene with his self-titled album last year and from the slick production, vibrant vocal ability and captivating penmanship it’s hard to believe it was a debut. Building on…
Brooke Josephson is the formidable force making waves in the pop music scene right now. From her expressive lyricism to her captivating videos, Brooke is setting out to prove just why she deserves a place on our playlists. Her 2018 debut album ‘Sexy N’ Domesticated’ burst onto the scene with captivating confidence and a real…
Every woman knows: some relationships aren’t worth saving. Sometimes a partner is too cruel, too aggressive, too possessive and overbearing, too reluctant to communicate. When you’re in a relationship like that, there’s no fixing things. R&B and soul singer Amanda Holley knows there isn’t any shame in walking away and never looking back — and…
As if timed by providence, New York-based Pop darling Petra Jarrar encapsulates the feeling that we are all currently starting to experience again with lockdowns being lifted and restrictions getting eased. With an ethereal production and Petra’s airy vocals, “Love Again” is the summer anthem of 2021, reminding us all that love can come from…
@skopemag news – tuesday – july 6, 2021 @ 5 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Natvral shares “New Year’s Night” video and announces Fall tour dates As the frontman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Kip Berman wrote songs about the thrills and ills of young adult life with the care…
Nashville based artist ELKE introduces herself with new single ‘Vacuum’ released via Congrats Records. Part avant-garde art instalment, part beatnik pop-opera, ELKE (real name Kayla Graninger) breezily channels New York’s underground rock scene in the mid-sixties, with flavours of Nico, Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen. It’s also unabashedly modern and innovative in its execution, deftly…
After an impressive 2020, which saw her previously shared singles ‘Closure’ and ‘Devils’ land radio plays on BBC Radio 1, 6Music, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio and a flying start in 2021 with the release of singles ‘A Sun Going Down’ and ‘Heaven’ continuing her upward ascent including ‘Track Of The Week’ on BBC Introducing…
@skopemag news – tuesday – july 6, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope “mccartney” Music Video Teases Embers Upcoming July Album Max Embers released his final teaser to his upcoming album Idyllwild over the weekend! “mccartney” honors one of music’s greatest legends, Paul McCartney, and explores the essential need to just be…
What a well-organized record here where it seemed like every single song was perfectly placed throughout the 13-track album. ‘Influence’ is comprised of 13 original compositions by guitarist, Bob Sabellico. This is Bob’s first full-length album in eight years and he plays all guitar and bass parts along with most keyboard sections. ‘Influence’ also features:…
It’s the Garden State’s least-known stretch of coast, although it is the closest to New York City, hidden in plain view at the northern edge of Monmouth County. The Bayshore has its own communities, its own beaches, its own amusement parks, its own traditions, and its own distinctive sound. In New Jersey, it has long…
The Synaesthetic Picture Show Now Play, Pt 2 by electronic group Elektragaaz is probably going to be the best electronica release you hear this year. If you don’t believe or agree with that, I can guarantee it’ll land amongst the most interesting and memorable. Elektragaaz is headed by Frisian composer Redband and features a revolving…
1. First off, tell us a bit about yourselves. Who and what are the band we know as Even Eye? We all come from different backgrounds. I was born in a small town in Canada but was just 2 years old when my family moved to the states. I moved probably close to 10 times…
@skopemag news – monday – july 5, 2021 @ 9 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Canadian Rock Trio Whatzername Seize “Freedom” with New Single Badass Canadian rockers Whatzername are guaranteeing audiences always put a song to the name with the unleashing of this, their searing, sardonic anti-establishment single, “Freedom” — available now! “This song…
Gar Francis has quite the musical background that dates back to the 60s. Gar has played with many bands throughout the years and still does to this day. These bands include: Rockids, Ricochet, Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs, The Satisfactors, New Bardots and The DOUGHBOYS. And fittingly enough, Gar even played as Keith Richards in…
It would be premature to say that live music is back, as many clubs remain closed, and more than a few bands are cautious about returning to the road. But enterprising artists are finding ways to bring their songs to audiences — and demonstrating that no pandemic can ever stop the music for good. Since…
@skopemag news – monday – july 5, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CELTIC HILLS Release New Official Video for ‘The 7 Headed Dragon of Osoppo’! While ‘Mystai Keltoy’ continues to have great reviews around the world, today Italian legendary Speed/thrash metallers CELTIC HILLS release their new official video ‘The 7 Headed…
Pop punk singer-songwriter and actress, Maddie Glass, is hitting the ground running with her debut single, “Livin in 2021” off of her upcoming EP, Thank You For Breaking My Heart. Born and raised in and around New York City, Maddie grew up acting and performing all around Manhattan in various Off Broadway productions where she…
You might recognise Cassa Jackson from the time she guest-starred on CW’s Pandora. Or that time her song ‘Parallel Universe’ got stuck in your head for days on end. Either way, Jackson is an artist who has been hovering on the fringes on the big time for a while, and with her latest track, ‘Learning…
Somerville is hear to ROCK with their infectious original new single “What’s In It For Me.” Featuring stellar double guitar licks and powerful vocals, this Philadelphia, PA band knows how to put on an amazing performance and write an excellent tune. The song reflects on the ongoing battle between the working class and the colossal…
@skopemag news – sunday – july 4, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Listen to Sweet Nobody’s “Why Don’t You Break My Heart” via Austin Town Hall; ‘We’re Trying Our Best’ is due 9/17 via Daydream Records Today Sweet Nobody are sharing a new single from their sophomore record, titled “Why Don’t…
It’s been about two months since the last STAR 2 video drop, and he’s back at it again with another fantastic video. The last time we saw STAR 2 was alongside quick-witted rapper YSN Flow with their video for “Give Me Your Heart,” the perfect marriage of fast-paced hip hop and vulnerable, deep-meaning pop music.…
Rolled out like a stadium rock anthem in the style of classic Van Halen but quickly shaped into something too grungy and disobedient to live by the disciplined rules of metal, it’s obvious from the first couple of seconds we hear in Greye’s “Over My Head” forward that we’re in for something particularly loud in…
Alternative punk rock band Voodoo Bloo released their second UK single ‘MMA’ earlier this month via PlasticGroove Records. The single is the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut ‘Her Name Was Human’ released in February. Described as “a fiery ball of big riffs, juicy drum beats and snappy vocals with deep meaning leave you…
Alt-Pop artist RAEYA is back with her floating new single ‘Just Wanna Say’. The follow up to the stripped single ‘This is It’, ‘Just Wanna Say’ once again demonstrates RAEYA’s ability to create emotive ambient alternation pop music packed with creative instrumentation and cinematic atmosphere. Bringing together elements of Electronica, Indie, Pop and even Folk,…
Pride, as singer and rapper SprngBrk would surely tell you, makes people do questionable things. It prompts lovers to part or cheat out of spite, just to soothe wounded egos. It causes people to hide the truth or risk looking foolish in front of their peers. It can make a good man betray his friends…
@skopemag news – saturday – july 3, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Renee Lamy Releases New Single, “Feel Good” Singer/Songwriter Renee Lamy is excited to announce the release of her new single, “Feel Good,” available on all major music platforms now! Renee teamed up with producers Jessi Jordan and Ge Oh…
Having recently returned with hotly received single Kids Of The Night, Elley Duhé keeps the heat up with the reveal of stellar new single, Traitor. An artist who has racked up 100s of millions of streams and collaborated with ZEDD on his stellar hit, Happy Now, Elley Duhé is set to stake her claim as…
