Feature stories and artist interviews
If Canadian songbird K BESD’s previous single, “TUFF TIMES,” was the call, her latest in “Our Love” is the answer. Available now, BESD continues to solidify her status as an anthem enthusiast and purveyor of better days, and now she’s back — imploring audiences to stand up with this new, emotionally-charged offering. Packed with the…
Hailing from Lodi, CA, 21 year-old, rising singer/songwriter Destiny Rogers today releases the video for “Tomboy” featuring New Jersey sensation Coi Leray. The video was directed by Becky Hearn and filmed in Los Angeles, with choreography by @TAJZON. Coi Leray is currently starring in a new campaign for the SKIMS “Cozy Collection” by Kim Kardashian…
Peter Wise is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer based out of Brooklyn, New York. His sound marries introspective lyricism with bluesy guitar lines, laid back rhythms, catchy hooks, and soulful vocals. Wise has had the pleasure of collaborating with a wide range of artists, from The Eagles and Lisa Fischer to Liza Anne and…
Africa’s fastest-rising music star, Ayra Starr, unveils the official music video for ‘DITR’ – the soul-searching and alté-inspired track taken from her self-titled debut EP. The 18-year-old singer-songwriter showcases her remarkable storytelling ability through unflinchingly profound visuals, depicting the life and growing pains of young Gen-Z Nigerians navigating societal pressures and insecurities. Speaking of ‘DITR’,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Introducing > Senso > on Copenhagen’s Petrola80 & Opal Tapes > new single ‘Always On My iPhone’ out today > Listen Here Senso, fronted by Danish singer Jens Konrad, is an avant-pop maelstrom of dark emotion and satirical humour. Combining earworm melody jacked fresh from 1985, tracked alongside elements from grandiose…
The video features Issa and Jacquees serenading co-stars Briana Grace and Deonna Jackson in their own way. Found on Issa’s latest project Summers Fall, the track is available everywhere now. Having been seen on tour with Jacquees, on BET’s 106 & Park, in nationally-aired campaigns with Sprite and Adidas, and on MTV’s True Life –…
“Bachelor … is not a band, it’s a friendship.” The duality between Melina Duterte (Jay Som) and Ellen Kempner (Palehound) formed via musical kinship. The two indie artists united to form a gentle and tenderhearted pair that blends their independent songwriting abilities and organic dynamics to showcase the nuances of their emotions and highlight their…
When I hear the words “Tears In Heaven” I immediately think of the MTV unplugged video from 1992 of Eric Clapton pouring his grief out on the stage. If the song doesn’t make you cry at least once, there might be something wrong. The song, written about the loss of the rock star’s young son,…
Sabriel (pronounced shä brē el), is a Las Vegas based singer, songwriter and producer whose goal is to explore vulnerability through her music. Her seductive neo-soul soaked sounds and unique, whimsical image are like nothing you’ve seen or heard before. Her latest single “Fox in the Henhouse” narrates the feeling of betrayal caused by a…
‘Not Like Them’ is the latest single from Alt-Pop artist Leah Clark, who’s vulnerability shines through as she shows her true potential on this haunting new single. Bringing together atmospheric electronics, deep sub bass and piano ‘Not Like Them’ has a murky, tumultuous feel to the instrumentation which flows elegantly under Leah’s delicate yet effortlessly…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LIL BOOM RELEASES LATEST SINGLE “ROCKET POWER!” Lil Boom might be known best for using memes to gain music fans but that was only a jumping off point for the mutli-faceted artist from Orlando, Florida. After amassing a cult following for his online humor and outrage hits like “F*ck Steph Curry”…
Carnal, animalistic, unfiltered sexual desire – we’ve all got it, and sometimes there’s no choice but to act on the urges it induces when presented with the right kind of partner to share the night with. In his new single, the well-titled “Instant Sex,” Rob Alexander isn’t getting hung up on what happens between the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TESLA SHAMANS: highly-awaited single SHAMANS out now! The band was born between 2018 and 2019; on vocals, we find Steve Crow – ex Mr Riot -, on guitar Paul Gun – ex Østili – while on bass there is Tom – ex Mr Riot, Karnar -. The drummer Bellix – ex…
Eva Brooks is singer based in Cologne. https://www.instagram.com/evabrooks.music/ With her single “Smoke”, Eva gives us a fresh perspective on pop music. The single with a dark and mysterious feel is softened by Eva’s soothing vocals. The abstract video plays into the vibe of the music and will have you mesmerized from start to finish.
Cool Cat, is a unique lifestyle brand that recently launched a new line of low-calorie wine spritzers in 2020 with their first two flavors Original (Elderflower Mint Lime) and Citrus. Unlike many of the competitors in the spritzer/beverage space, Cool Cat sets itself apart from the pack with their founder and CEO Rocco Venneri, a…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RISING POP-RAP ARTIST DAMIEN GETS REAL ABOUT HIS “BAD LUCK” Consistently keeping his rapidly growing fanbase fed with new music, Damien dropped his debut track “Catch Me” last November and has since released “Monsters,” “Here’s ur chance,” “i can’t stop,” “Ride,” “Ashes,” “Insecurities,” and most recently “To The Moon.” Releasing his…
Blackened death metal force Night Crowned announced the release of their highly anticipated sophomore studio album. Hädanfärd will be coming out on digipak CD, vinyl, digital and in limited vinyl / CD merch bundles on July 9th via Noble Demon. Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of the best releases of the year,…
Genius producer and songwriter Colin Brittain has once again teamed-up with Sueco on the latter’s latest single, “SOS” featuring Travis Barker. The outcome of this all-star collab is an uplifting hyper-punk number home to a sophisticated pulsating beat that provides the ideal structure for the singers to take us higher than ever with their gravely…
Hard rock metal quartet LYDIA CAN’T BREATHE released their brand new single titled “SHEEP” to all digital outlets today! The single is a fresh take on the band’s trademark sound with melodic guitars and dark tendencies. It showcases their ear candy intros, face melting guitar riffs, while still clinging to their heavy transitions and breakdowns.…
One of the most successful electronic music duos of the past decade counting more than 1 billion streams, Tritonal return with a completely different kind of release. Born from a desire to create a space for mindfulness and contemplation in these unprecedented times, their new album ‘Reverence’ is more meditative record, inspired by artists like…
When it comes to creating, there is no bar for Israeli pop singer Eveline. She takes the wheel and steers it with complete autonomy, finding inspiration and motivation externally and internally and from past and present. She’s not only a creator but a performer and choreographer just as passionately. This drive was prompted by the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Stef Taylor – Track: Rusty Rusty was the first song I had written in a while and I was nervous. I’d always written music but had taken a hiatus due to terrible excuses. The first lockdown gave me a bit of time to re-evaluate what I wanted to do in-terms…
Edmonton indie pop artist Kaeley Jade is excited to announce the release of her new single ‘Painless’ out today on all digital platforms. Produced by the Juno-nominated team at Velveteen Music, ‘Painless’, dances through the nuclear fallout of a relationship gone awry. Inspired by artists like Vance Joy and Maggie Rogers, ‘Painless’ is filled to…
Satomimagae entrusts listeners with Hanazono, a compendium of miniature beauty, a sonic globe enclosed with subtly resonant energies. Satomi’s fourth full-length arrives as an invitation to revel in your immediate and imagined surroundings; to make time and space for guileless curiosity and garden variety enchantment. Hanazano, translated as “flower garden,” is a tribute to everyday…
Noah Cunane releases his new single and video, “F*CK ABOUT IT.” The bold and burgeoning artist attaches potent sonics and a palpable energy to the vibrant track, setting the stage for a 2021 EP that tells the tale of Noah’s previous year. Adding to an eclectic roster, the addictive song is accompanied by a cinematic…
Written with a libidinal urgency that has come to characterize Kool Keith’s legendary lyricism, Keith’s Salon explores our current obsessions with luxury, beauty, and notoriety. But rather than fetishize the beautiful dum-dums who walk red carpets in black Prada gowns, Kool Keith’s most recent studio album shifts our attention to the work and workers that…
Having gained acclaim for her well received debut single ‘ Wake Up, You’re Stuck’ in early March, Leeds Born, London based newcomer Eden Rain today reveals her stunning second single, Out In The Cold. A gorgeously crafted left-of centre pop cut, the track showcases the heart on sleeve songwriting and stellar vocals that have already…
Delivering his first outing on SOL, Koelle offers five tracks which combine his classical music education to the deep melodic sound which has made him a name to watch in the past years. Indeed, the German DJ and producer brings to life an instrument which has been the cornerstone of his early musical education, his…
South London artist Lily McKenzie has unveiled her new EP Caged Bird, alongside lead single ‘Beautiful Thing’. A deeply introspective four-track release dedicated to self-realisation and the liberation of the mind, Caged Bird opens with the slick, modern R&B sound of Lily’s brand new single ‘Beautiful Thing’. Lily says, “‘Beautiful Thing’ is about switching a…
Today sees rising star Rachel Chinouriri release her brand-new EP ‘Four° In Winter’, accompanied by the haunting video for standout track ‘Plain Jane’. [out now on Atlas Artists Recordings/Parlophone]. Buy and Listen to ‘Four° In Winter’ EP here: https://rachelchinouriri.lnk.to/FourDegreesInWinter The new 8-track EP showcases Rachel’s graceful ability to melt genres together and evoke raw emotion…
To escape from the daily fatigue of life’s monotony is to completely project your energy into something just as consuming but much more virtuous. Music can transport us to real situations we’ve never experienced or evoke feelings we’ve locked away. When you experience those hidden realities when listening to TAURIE’s music, she’s accomplished her goal.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ålesund release latest single ‘Dawn Chorus’ Following up on the February release of ‘Lightning’, the leading single from their upcoming EP ‘Thread In The Dark’, due for release this Summer, comes ‘Dawn Chorus’, the latest single from Bristol-based atmospheric Alt-Pop quartet Ålesund. Night Beats Shares New Single & Video “Revolution” Night…
To say Joy Harjo is unique, would be putting it mildly. Joy Harjo is an American poet, playwright, musician, and author. Her album, I Pray for My Enemies, is filled with poetry, just as you would expect from a United States Poet Laureate. However, there is so much more than Harjo’s Native American poetry contained…
WARGASM release their latest single “YOUR PATRON SAINTS” accompanied by visuals for the arresting track – out now. Listen to YOUR PATRON SAINTS – https://songwhip.com/wargasm-uk/your-patron-saints Written by Milkie Way and Sam Matlock, the provocative track explores limbo, loneliness and the need to have an outlet. The visuals, made in collaboration with photographer and visual artist…
Over the course of three recent – and very successful – singles, Norway’s pop queen iris has been addressing the process of falling in and out of love, the heartbreaks and highs, the desire and the rejection. She’s gone from healing herself on “lavender and heaven”, giving in to dark magic on “voodoo voodoo”, embracing…
New single and visuals for “QVC” from rising Alt-Pop singer/songwriter Skofee. The song and colorful vintage inspired visuals were conceived after Skofee was flipping through cable channels and landed on an infomercial channel, where she was amused by the impulsiveness and drama behind what she saw. “QVC” features quirky indie pop soundscapes under Skofee’s magnetic…
After a long break, Run Over Dogs, the four-piece rock band from Budapest, is returning with a brutally honest new album. – Now Let The Monsters Shine is out now! “Looking back over the past five years, it seems like a minute where I’m sitting on a propeller plane during turbulence, the chips bags and…
New York based singer, songwriter and producer Amber Mark releases ‘Worth It’, her first single in over a year and the first track to come from her forthcoming debut album, set for release later this year on PMR/Interscope Records. The empowering, soulful single was produced by Amber and is accompanied by an official music video…
Carlos Cannon is known as a smooth jazz saxophonist with three Smooth Jazz CD’s, “Steppin’ Up The Game,” “Takin It Smooth,” and “In The Name of Love.” Until now 2020, he released a Dance/House song called “Hennessy.” The Hennessy song and video are about joy, dance, and having fun. Before his Hennessy release, the native…
Hot off of their singles “Trap Stay Open” and “That’s My Dog,” Ocala’s StreetSmartz 101 is back on their grind with the female empowerment joint “Queen’s Anthem.” These three MCs are putting in work and putting Central Florida on the hip-hop map, with eye-popping bars and huge hooks. More than just a hip-hop outfit, these…
