Feature stories and artist interviews
Poolside and DRAMA are kicking off 2021 with a new collaboration entitled “I Feel High.” “I Feel High (with DRAMA)” is a lean, up-tempo dance record that features vocals from DRAMA’s Via Rosa including spoken word passages plus additional percussion, synths and production from DRAMA’s Na’el Shehade. In a world filled with chaos, “I Feel…
The end of the year is, typically, a time for reflection – and as 2020 comes to a close, we’ve all got more to think over than we usually do. If you’re feeling exhausted, you aren’t alone. You need songs of empathy and compassion, songs that foreground their poignancy and warmth, songs that are a…
What Is Stress? Stress is a sometimes overwhelming sense of psychological, physical, or emotional tension and is induced by existing internal or external factors. It is the body’s natural method of reacting to difficulties. Stress can be a good thing at times, such as in instances where it aids with the aversion of harm and…
Tigers Jaw today released a video for their new single “Hesitation,” off their forthcoming album I Won’t Care How You Remember Me—recently named among 2021’s ‘Most Anticipated Albums’ by Stereogum and Alternative Press, and due out on March 5th via Hopeless Records. Directed by Shane Moran (who came of age as guitarist/art director of the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Alok & Daniel Blume join forces on new single ‘Rapture’ Brazilian dance music star Alok kicks off 2021 with new single ‘Rapture’, a collaboration with Irish singer, producer and DJ Daniel Blume, out on Friday 8th January via Alok’s label CONTROVERSIA in conjunction with leading UK dance label Positiva – home…
Melanie C is back today with the Graham Cruz-directed official music video for her latest single, “Into You”. The Billen Ted-produced track is a rousing four-to-the-floor anthem, first heard on the deluxe edition of her latest album, ‘Melanie C’, and previewed live during her innovative and hugely successful full-band global live stream concert, ‘Colour And…
Country artist Becca Bowen releases highly anticipated new single “Just be You.” “My daughter was bullied at school for wearing her favorite cowboy boots. She’s always loved wearing her cowboy boots…it’s just a part of her Southern upbringing,” remembers Bowen during a recent exclusive interview with Taste of Country. “I looked at her, and I…
The Sonder Bombs’ upcoming album Clothbound weaves a narrative of loss, letting go, and losing patience with losers – and ‘K.’ certainly falls into the latter. Streaming everywhere today, the song makes masterful use of the band’s acerbic wit with instrumentals that match the inner turmoil, firing off all cylinders while winking to hardcore and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BINNY’s new single “Prime” BINNY is a bedroom pop artist born and bred in Maryland. Having sung before he could even talk, BINNY’s musicality runs deep in his veins. Growing up in a family of musicians, he learned piano from the early age of six, before self-teaching the guitar and eventually…
Richard Schroder knows how to write and sing a pop-country song, exemplified by “Let’s See How Far We Can Go,” which is built upon a thumping beat. Over sparse instrumentation, this one is upbeat and optimistic. Like a lot of contemporary country music, the song is driven by positive momentum. It’s a song about looking…
When you first hear a couple of Pete Muller tracks, it isn’t hard to believe that he’s a man of many talents: he’s a successful businessman, a surfer, a published crossword puzzle creator, a philanthropist, and an educator. What’s hard to believe is that this Santa Barbara citizen has the time to be all of…
Jah’Mila releases a brand new video and single, “Roots Girl,” just days before being recognized as one of Most Inspiring Immigrants in the Maritimes. “Roots Girl” is a celebration of Jah’Mila’s deep Jamaican culture and the strong matriarchal energies that it comprises. Musically, the track pays homage to Israel Vibration’s “Rude Boy Shufflin” while re-interpreting…
The new single “Not Waiting” by Keegan Chambers looks and sounds like it could be the intro to your new favourite binge-worthy HBO series. The alternative pop rock song, titled Not Waiting, was originally written as a ballad. Finding herself at an emotional crossroads, Keegan wrote the song as an exercise in psyching herself up to lay…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SA.MAY embraces the New Year and delivers another hit of dreamy pop in ‘Something’ Turning heads in 2020 with her single ‘Easier’, Sydney songwriter and producer SA.MAY is back to deliver the next instalment of what’s becoming a strong new body of work. In her new track ‘Something’, SA.MAY is back…
Moving to Nashville, USA in January 2017, Burgoyne has been working on her craft, writing hundreds of songs. Raised in regional New South Wales Australia, Katrina Burgoyne has been tagged as Nashville’s newest up and coming singer/songwriter to watch. Katrina’s Australian success includes; Three top 10 charting Australian country singles Two CMAA Golden Guitar Nominations…
Mai Moxi just dropped her official music video for “The Westside” produced by HOLY. Mai Moxi takes you on an adventure from the East side to the West side of Cleveland in her video alongside Walker OG. As an East Cleveland native, Mai Moxi takes pride in rising above her environment and paying homage to…
Whether participating in classical concerts or lending her talents to contemporary artists and musicians, Kumi Takahara has long been contributing to the world of music. This year, however, sees Takahara finally showcase her own compositions to the world with the release of her debut album See-Through out February 24th via FLAU. The album began life…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kate Koenig releases experimental-folk album Etemenanki As an artist, I am a very hungry experimental-folk caterpillar who eats Fleet Foxes’ progressivism, Kate Bush’s iconoclasticism, Jeff Buckley’s zeal, and Leonard Cohen’s disenchantment. I’m a fierce advocate for mental health awareness which comes out in the deeply introspective theater of my music. Based…
“Jaded Mind” is taken from Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps’ January 22nd EP release, “That’s What Winston Churchill Said.” “WE’VE BEEN ALWAYS BLIND I’M WAITING ON SOMETHING THAT WOULD BLOW MY MIND AND WE’VE BEEN ALWAYS BLIND I’M WAITING ON A CHANGE THAT WOULD HEAL MANKIND IT’S FINE I’VE GOT A JADED MIND” –…
Clark Ford delves into a blissful heavenly world on the powerful “In Your Eyes feat. Underground Treehouse and Michael Lusk”. Every gesture is carefully considered for he incorporates a chamber country pop quality. Done with the utmost of care, the way that the track unfurls shows a sense of purpose. Rock and folk elements further…
by Nick Christophers GOTA (Girls on The Avenue) is made up of two incredibly talented ladies, Trish Melek and Pamella Lee. This dynamic duo was brought together by a long-time friendship. Their hard work and perseverance have earned them 2 back-to-back Hits… “I Come Alive” and “Alright!” Their first single “I Come Alive” was a…
For Montana’s new single release, she’s signed an exclusive distribution deal with Heart Songs Records. The singer-songwriter started writing songs when she was eleven years old and then started playing guitar at age thirteen. Years later, she moved to Nashville, TN to pursue her dreams of becoming a songwriter. Montana has taken the stage at…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Lezebre – Track: Comme un singe dans la main Out Now: Leslie Odom Jr.’s “Speak Now” On January 5, ABKCO will release the single “Speak Now,” a new song performed by Leslie Odom Jr. Odom, who along with Sam Ashworth, wrote the original composition. The song soars over the end…
Bun is the solo project of Belgian based Brecht Vanvyaene. He started out in march of 2020, just before covid19 put the entire world on a hold. But don’t think something like that will stop him! With ‘So Far From Home’ he just released his sixth single in this short period of time, which is…
Bailey Bryan is kicking off 2021 not with an expected celebratory New Years bop, but with “Sober” — a gorgeously constructed, melancholic reflection on a love-hangover that feels all-too-relatable. Out today is the track’s chillingly profound music video where glitter, plastic champagne glasses, Chinese takeout and silver balloons litter the floor as Bailey pleads to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Casscade and Raj Forever team up with visual director Lukey for new video ‘Crazy Scenes’ North West LDN rapper and creative Casscade has just dropped these striking new visuals on GRM Daily’s YouTube, teaming up with director Lukey who has delivered some crazy scenes to match the track. ‘Crazy Scenes’ which…
“Many people think women aren’t the “whiskey-drinking” kind. Ironically, myself, Taylor Teasley, and Dariann Leigh are 3 ladies who love it. We wrote the song as a fun homage to enjoying a whiskey, or two, whenever the spirit moves us. Cheers to all the whiskey-drinking ladies out there who enjoy it as much as we…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ANGELES’ New Album ‘Hell On High Heels’ Enters Top 10 Charts In Europe Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES’ founder Dale George Lytle is extremely pleased to announce that their latest album ‘Hell On High Heels’ – released on July 3rd 2020, via Dark Star Records/Sony/Universal – has gained a lot…
Following years of collaborations and production for others, Jimmy Edgar makes his return to solo work with his new album Cheetah Bend, due out on February 26via Innovative Leisure, the label also responsible for his recent J-E-T-S output with Machinedrum. Recorded over the past few years in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, and beyond, it draws…
Right there, in the scalding second verse of “Live Forever,” his latest single, James Cole tells us that he raps like his life depends on it. He’s not exaggerating. The young vocalist delivers every word he writes with the absolute conviction of a true believer in the power of music to make an indelible impression…
We didn’t start with cables and screens to be in our faces all the time. Believe it or not, we were once paper-dependent. All the important make it or break it papers were written on paper, both with the official sign and seal. The virtual folders and files are a huge help for most companies…
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Singer/songwriter Lauren Teel releases highly anticipated new single Overweight. “Ever since I was a child, certain people in my life would always comment on my size and how much I ate. There were definitely times when I let it get to me; their idea that what you’re worth is based on how you look. Every…
Miami, Florida-Gothic Rock artists Astari Nite release the music video for their song Gloomy Witch. Off their new album Here Lies, which was released in May, Astari Nite releases their forth music video for their song Gloomy Witch. The video was directed by Freyja Lilith and gives a look into the creative aspect of Astari…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SB SurfsUp – “Mode” [New Video] GoodLook| “Grind Time” Exla Music Presents Cincinnati Ohio Rapper & Recording Artist, “GoodLook.” Back and more trappier than ever with, “Grind Time.” Showing off his lyricism and natural bopping flow, GoodLook delivers an offering that will motivate and remind you that it is always time…
As a man who has been experimenting with music since middle school, Pierre Bless is in no rush to speed up his creative flow. Instead, he knows that stressing about success won’t bring success; what you put out in the universe will be what you get back. The Charlotte, NC rapper was born in Nuremberg,…
New York based Pop/Soul Singer-Songwriter Dan Kiernan has released his latest single, “The Other Side”. After the tragic & sudden loss of his father, Dan channels his grief into art with this raw & healing new song. Co-written with Rocky Paterra, Dan uses his soulful voice to navigate the process of grief and healing. I…
Nearly 40 years after the release of the track Strings Attached with which they have become synonymous, the Los Angeles-based synth pop group, Berlin, return with new single Now It’s My Turn. From their formation in the early 1980s through to today, including, of course, the iconic theme to the movie, Top Gun, Take My…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Chicago rapper Lil Rap joins to the Swervnation label Johnny Taylor, better known by his stage name Lil Rap, born on the west side of Chicago and started to rap recording his first verses at Dreadrock’s home studio. Now, the young rapper is ready to rise his career to the next…
A sense of defiance reigns supreme over the heartfelt hard rock ethos of skinsNbones soulful “There’s Reason (feat. Jason Kafoa). Stylistically they are heavily rooted in hard rock, with elements of country, grunge and more thrown into the fray for further emphasis. By far the highlight of the piece comes from the commanding voice, one…
