Feature stories and artist interviews
South African R&B singer and songwriter Elaine is kicking off her next era of music with her moody new single “Right Now.” The beautifully shot music video, directed by Nape Phasha, shows Elaine living her best life and putting herself and her music first after being frustrated with her lover. “This song is exactly what…
ren’s fiery vocals are complimented by a striking guitar rift on the pop-punk earworm, which also mark the singer’s first production nod. The release comes alongside a cinematic visual featuring both artists – watch here. “‘fall apart’ is very, very special to me for many reasons,” said ren. “For starters it’s the first song I…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KORN ANNOUNCE U.S. SUMMER TOUR Produced by Live Nation, the coast-to-coast 28-city outing will kick off August 5th in West Palm Beach, FL and make stops in Long Island, Detroit, Irvine, Phoenix, Austin and more, before wrapping up with a performance at Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion on September 21st. Furthermore, both…
“Gotta make a move,” sings vocal house and soul artist Dovley on the chorus of “Be About It,” her newest single. She doesn’t sound particularly anxious about it or even urgent; she’s just resolute. She recognizes – as many of us do – that a worldwide period of repose is coming to an end. Months…
Opening up about something personal can be scary. More often than not, though, the artists who have a knack for being vulnerable and honest in their music tend to be the best kind of storytellers. That’s something up-and-coming rapper Que 9 has been doing ever since 2016. Born Quarrion Philips, the Detroit native has never…
Performing under the stage name Charles, Charlotte Ercoli Coe became a musician through an unlikely career path. While many performers use music as an entry to scoring movies and videos, she began creating music videos as a high school student and became a multi-instrumentalist to retain creative control of her productions. “I wanted credit for…
Today, Asbury Park’s joe p releases his single “Off My Mind”, the follow-up after launching his first release “Fighting in the Car” as the newest signing to Neon Gold Records (Matt Maeson, Charli XCX, HAIM, The Knocks, et. al). Both songs will be part of his debut EP Crown Vic which will be released on…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE IRRATIONAL LIBRARY HOLD UP A MIRROR WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘THE ALGORITHM’ What does a day in the life of our most antagonistic friend ‘The Algorithm’ consist of? More of the same shit it puts us up to. The infectious mix of grooving sounds and punching socially critical poetic…
Critically-acclaimed and award-winning artist and songwriter Ina Wroldsen is a straight-talking, uncensored, funny, honest and fiercely independent role model. On her new single “Fires”, the multi-platinum-selling artist tackles motherhood in that same emotionally-unfiltered manner and relates her feelings of it as a double-edged sword. “A child is this amazing gift, but they’re only on loan,”…
It takes someone with knowledge beyond her years to write a song with as much depth and uniqueness as ‘Show Me You’. It’s no surprise, then, that alongside playing all the instruments on the track, has a degree in social psychology. “I use my analyses to make sense of my experiences when I’m writing, while…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Evidence Drops “Pardon Me” Single and Music Video, New Album Due Out June 25 Today, one of the foundational voices of underground Hip-Hop, Evidence, releases a new single and music video entitled “Pardon Me,” heralding the release of his forthcoming album Unlearning Vol. 1, due out June 25 via Rhymesayers Entertainment.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NEW SINGLE – Introducing 17-Year-Old Rock Pop Singer Viia, Debut Track ‘Falling’ Out Now Via Platoon Opening like a crack of thunder, the Darlington-based artist’s powerful, raw vocal resonates over the hard-hitting production that builds into an unwavering crescendo; similarly reflecting a tumultuous relationship of unrequited love. ‘Falling’ encapsulates the appeal…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PER WIBERG: MetalSucks Premieres New EP From Swedish Multi-Instrumentalist MetalSucks is currently streaming All Is Well In The Land Of The Living, But For The Rest Of Us… Lights Out, the brilliant new solo EP from Swedish multi-instrumentalist PER WIBERG. The premiere comes on the eve of the EP’s official release…
London dark-pop artist Circe bursts into 2021 with triumphant new single ‘Going Down’ today. Holding nothing back, ‘Going Down’ is an exhilarating exploration of female sexuality and queer liberation. Sexual fantasy mixes with holy ground amidst technicolour synth trills and stadium-sized drum hits. https://www.instagram.com/circemusic/ “I’m not supposed to, but I fucking love you” – this…
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community have been forced to hide for far too long, but Indigenous and Queer artist Jayli Wolf refuses to be silent on “Hush”—the sophomore release and precursor to her forthcoming EP Wild Whisper due out June 18th. The empowered doomsday cult survivor turned activist, actress, filmmaker, and alt-pop singer-songwriter-producer made an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DRAWN AND QUARTERED: Seattle death metal masters stream new track via MetalSucks; LP ‘Congregation Pestilence’ out July via Krucyator Productions Drawn and Quartered vocalist/bassist Herb Burke states: “The first preview track from ‘Congregation Pestilence’ comes in the hideous form of ‘Rotting Abomination (The Cleansing).’ Unearthed from the decomposing graves of ‘Proliferation…
by Nick Christophers It seemed preordained that actor, model, musician Kaleigh would embark on a multi-faceted journey. From a young girl she knew she was going to take the entertainment road in her life. As cliché as that may sound it seemed to be inevitable. Before she came to the point of releasing her debut…
Written & Recorded In Her Home Studio During Quarantine, Tangerines Is “An Escape And Sanctuary Amidst The Chaos” On the heels of the successful launch of her latest hit single and video “I Want All My Shit Back,” renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and celebrated music collaborator Sierra Swan, has unveiled details for her much-anticipated six-song EP.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jack Savoretti takes us to ‘Europiana’ in sun-soaked video for new single ‘Who’s Hurting Who’ ft. Nile Rodgers… Following the announcement of his highly-anticipated new album ‘Europiana’, Jack Savoretti reveals the sun-drenched video for his disco fuelled new single ‘Who’s Hurting Who’, featuring Nile Rodgers. Directed by Giorgio Testi (The 1975,…
James Henry brings the fire on the passionate “Watermelon Man”. So much heat is behind the song it sounds sizzling. Everything about it has a celebratory, communal presence behind it for it incorporates so much into the colossal mix. Layer upon layer is filtered into the fray ensuring that there is a beguiling quality to…
Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman are Eli & Fur: the British live act, singer-songwriter, and producer duo whose career together stretches back for nearly a decade. Having formed a close bond in their teens born out of their unwavering passion for music in all its guises, their careers as DJs, songwriters, vocalists, and producers has…
Over its eleven affecting, varied songs, Olivia Kaplan’s debut album Tonight Turns to Nothing moves gracefully between pointed, balladic slow-burners and cathartic indie-pop grooves. The debut longplayer sees the singer-songwriter exploring the challenges of modern intimacy with a bracing combination of bold observation, levity, and wit. While the unmistakable anchor of Kaplan’s music is her…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Millionyoung – Free (Negative Gemini Remix) “The original track ‘Free’ was written during a period where I was unable to see my family due to the pandemic, and I spent time looking at old pictures. My youth was full of a lot of dance music, and my parents were always particularly…
Today The Narcotix shares its first official single, “John/Joseph” from the forthcoming EP Mommy Issues, which the band will self-release on June 11. The Narcotix is a West African art-folk band based in Brooklyn, with feathers all over. It is many-limbed and limber, a five-piece with voices, guitars, bass, keys and drum set. Reverb-laden vocals…
Blue Heron, available July 16th via Sooper Records (NNAMDÏ, Sen Morimoto, KAINA) is self-described “queer country,” and deeply powerful in its songwriting – a series of self-spoken intimate, and remarkably present moments that recalls the likes of Jason Molina, Mount Eerie, Duster, and Julie Doiron. Listen to the previously released single “Go Slowly” that Fader…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Payton Moormeier Releases New Single “3AM” “‘3AM’ is a very vulnerable song, very raw & emotional,” shares payton. “I wrote it about a situation I was in where I was overthinking every little thing & basically ruining my mental state. ” THADEUS GONZALEZ: new single “Never Tear Us Apart” available! THADEUS…
Every now and then, the music industry produces a fabulous new dynamic duo, giving us fresh new sounds and vibes. Each one seems to come together by a stroke of luck. We’ve seen it with She & Him, and now we’re seeing it with Lion Babe, a fire-hot electro-soul duo reigning from New York City.…
American Greed’s single “Together” is the title cut from the band’s new full-length release. Bandleader and drummer Michael Mesey is the central figure behind American Greed and his long pedigree in music, including playing drums for Chuck Berry and rockers Head East, is apparent throughout the track. He’s joined by four other class musicians and…
Rosalinda Silver es una cantautora Dominicana que también ha incursionado como actriz y en certámenes de belleza. Su participación en “Nuestra Belleza Latina” de Univision, fue un antes y un después en su carrera, ya que grandes productores se fijaron en ella, y pudo participar en dos roles de la serie “Mortales”, cabe destacar que…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jenevieve Remains Defiant In Love With Ethereal Single “Eternal” Just as the May flowers are gearing up to Spring upon us, Jenevieve is in full bloom with her latest single, “Eternal”–with colorful visuals to match. For the sultry record, the 23-year old songstress teamed up with writer/producer Jean Benz whom she…
We are so excited to be back again today with our special guest – Scott Edward Jones. Scott is a rising Christian / Singer-Songwriter – Scott’s ministry is born of a faith walk in our Lord Jesus Christ through hardship and happy times. God has been preparing Scott for this season of ministry since he…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SUNRISE has released the third single from the upcoming album The third single from the ‘Equilibria’ album of Ukrainian power metal band SUNRISE is online via genre’s the biggest YouTube channel – Unknown Power Metal. “Wings Of The Dreamer” is a song in a good old-school power metal key and will…
After Putting Her Album Release On Hold Due To The Pandemic, The Renowned Artist Is Providing That The Show Must Go On With A New Video Planned & Summer Schedule In Place Rising singer-songwriter Karen Bella, whose latest, self-titled EP recently entered the Top 40 charts, hitting #30 on the Folk Alliance International Folk DJ…
Russian symphonic metallers SHININGSTAR are now launching the new single “Night Witches”. The band comments: “We are proud to present our new single – Night Witches! This song is dedicated to the fearless Soviet female pilots who terrified the enemy and were almost invulnerable, and that’s why they received this nickname. For us, for our…
This is TayOG. TayOG is a rising artist from Chicago,IL. Lately, TayOG have gained attention from his hit single “Number 2”. With fans making tik toks and getting TayOG on a few charts, it has made it a lot easier to Progress in the Music Industry. TayOG, enjoy making different sounds with his music versus…
Hit after hit, Pennan Brae has the formula down right. He’s able to sing about any theme and turn it into a striking pop-rock tune. The Vancouver, Canada rocker has a slight obsession with the music of the ’70s and ’80s and channels that inspiration into his own work. That old-school quality can be found…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope French Alternative/Pop-Rock/Progressive/Metal duo KNTC released new digital single “The Arrival” About 2 years after the last EP, Alternative/Pop-Rock/Progressive/Metal duo from Lyon France KNTC shared a first audio glance from its upcoming album with a single called “The Arrival” available right now through all streaming services, It wil featured on ‘The Great…
Following her win on Outdoor Channel’s For Love or Likes, Becca Bowen releases a powerful new single titled “Gunshots or Fireworks.” The new single was produced by well-known producer Sal Oliveri. Previous releases from Becca include “Love It, Leave It,” “Home,” and “Just Be You.” – https://ps.onerpm.com/3944781684 Earlier this week Becca Bowen officially end Season…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TEE GRIZZLEY RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BUILT TO LAST” OFF OF BUILT FOR WHATEVER ALBUM Today, rapper Tee Grizzley releases the music video for “Built To Last” from his album Built For Whatever released on Friday. On “Built To Last” Tee’s knack for storytelling is on full display as he…
Americana-pop singer songwriter Rae Isla has spent the last few years creating a narrative for her career; one that speaks to a deeply personal bond with her music that exists in tandem with her experience in the LGBTQ+ community. Born on an island near Seattle, Isla splits her time between Brooklyn, Seattle and Mexico City…
