Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DUDE TRIPS Sign To Venn Records + Return With Fourth EP Rising Scottish emo band DUDE TRIPS are delighted to announce that they have signed to Gallows’ label Venn Records for the release of their fourth EP, You Are The Reason I Hate Leaving, on 6th August 2021. Jonas Blue &…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MØ returns with “Live To Survive” – track + video out now “‘Live To Survive’ is a song about pulling yourself back up after the crash of a toxic relationship to someone or something,” says MØ. “It’s a reminder that life is a constant dance of ups and downs, and that…
Fast-rising UK star Fabian Secon is back this week with his brand-new single, “Hey Girl”. The self-written and produced track is another impressive addition to Fabian’s rapidly expanding discography, which has so far amassed in excess of 35 million streams globally across all platforms, a huge feat for the independent DIY musician. Fabian looks set…
Sierra Swan has had quite the musical career already, working with songwriting great Linda Perry, to collaborating with Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan. Now, the celebrated chanteuse has released her new, six-song EP Tangerines, which she wrote and recorded in her home studio during Covid as, she says, a way to “escape and provide a sanctuary…
Roots rock/blues artist Eric Roebuck has just released a blistering blues-rock single, “Need a Change.” @skopemag sat down with Eric to talk about this stellar single. @skopemag: What is the story behind the song? Eric: I wrote it in September 2020. There was a general feeling in the air that I wanted to shift things…
Vincent Hansen aka Galati is an Italian Born and raised in Middletown, Pa. He is best known as a Country/ Hip-hop/Rock singer, but specializing in Country music. He has released 4 singles within the last 3 years that include the following: No Friend Like Mine, Been Told, Come on Girl, Come on Girl ( remix).…
@skopemag news – thursday – may 27, 2021 @ 12 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pop Artist Jillian Rossi Releases New Single “Fever Dream,” “Fever Dream” has independently become one of the most viral songs on the internet and made Spotify’s Viral 50 Charts this week (#22 in USA, #26 in Canada, #32 in…
Warm weather is finally back, and summer is just around the corner, meaning only one thing: it’s wedding season. It’s only been two months since the last AV Super Sunshine release, and he’s back and as strong as ever. A man who has seen his great deal in hardship, the Wisconsin native never fails to…
The explorer’s thrilling sense of adventure comes with a price: an insistent longing for a thing that forever outpaces them. Think about it: a band from New York City that calls themselves The High Plains Drifters. Even a world as vast as the five boroughs can’t supply them with a name that does justice to…
Where do you go as a musician after being part of a band that resides in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? It’s no secret that this is almost seen as a ceiling for some musicians, a lifetime achievement for others, but there’s no manual on the goings-on of a rock band career trajectory…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Waterparks Release New Music Video for “Violet!” The purple-hued video is simultaneously fun and avant garde, fitting for the undeniably brilliant track. ‘Violet!’ is the most recent single off of Greatest Hits – the song is playful with an addicting beat and Awsten’s catchy lyrics will be stuck in your head…
Danish singer Fallulah successfully conquered hearts in the fall of 2020, with the release of her fourth album All My Eyes Are Open (Part I & II). Now she’s back with a clear and powerful message on her new single “Gemstoned”, out today. In her more than ten-year journey as a musician which began in…
Raised in London with Cuban-Indian heritage, Alysha emerges as an effortlessly cool, well-versed artist, who’s spent her career thus far writing hypnotic R&B fusions to soundtrack the midnight hour. Her penchant for curating lo-fi Neo-soul amidst a dreamy, Y2K aesthetic as seen her garner fans worldwide (over 380K on Instagram) as well as performing for…
@skopemag news – wednesday – may 26, 2021 @ 3 pm est @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CRASHING WAYWARD RELEASE -“DISCO KILLS” Sonically there is something different here, whether it provokes or invokes an emotion, a beat, an attitude, “Disco Kills” delivers from beginning to end. The vocals arouse the groove calls and are all timely…
Multi-platinum, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, Olivia Rodrigo, today released her highly anticipated debut album, SOUR, via Geffen Records. All throughout the LP, the 18-year-old musician displays her incredible talent for capturing complex emotions in high-impact, dynamic pop songs. The album, entirely co-written by Rodrigo, embodies a minimalist yet mesmerizing form of alt-pop, each song centered on…
I am a sucker for true singer-songwriters and Loretta Hagen fits the bill on that note without question! Loretta’s latest song titled “Not Now” delivers the goods and takes the listener on one incredible & reflective journey. Loretta Hagen is able to capture the true spirit and sentiment of the song, which is to keep…
Today multi-platinum artist, writer and producer Sean Kingston dropped fiery new single ‘Darkest Times featuring G. Herbo”, the first track from his upcoming highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘DELIVERANCE’ expected in 2021. Kingston also announced a new expansive deal with EMPIRE. The track and announcement represent a triumphant return to form as a solo artist…
Today, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse – the critically acclaimed roots music duo who until recently were known as Mandolin Orange – announce their new self-titled album Watchhouse, out August 13 on Tiptoe Tiger Music / Thirty Tigers. With the change of name comes an artistic rebirth: While still firmly rooted in poetic…
Neon Hurricane are a three piece alternative rock band from the U.K, chasing the dream of pushing their music the whole way! Taking influences from the likes of: Queen, Aerosmith, Van Halen to name a few , the trio have constructed their own unique sound which they hope appeals to everyone who loves music! With…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Royal & the Serpent says “phuck u” Royal & the Serpent released her last single “i can’t get high” in February, which she played in her set on YUNGBLUD’s ‘The Weird Time of Life’ global digital tour last year. “ICGH” follows “bad kids” ft Yoshi Flower and Royal’s October ‘get a…
The newest single by Leo Ganza is called “Pandemic.” There is no symbolism, as it is inspired by exactly what you think it is. The addendum, is Ganza imagining a love story unfolding through the crisis. He also addresses the concurrent events of police brutality and the ensuing BLM movement. It’s as timely as a…
True synthpop artists are always daring and accustomed to working without a net. The best synthpop is composed of simple elements: rhythm generators, synthetic waveforms, and the singer’s voice. For a song to work, all these components must be strong and pure – they’ve got to be load-bearing carriers of meaning. Artists Piera Klein and…
Litany’s recent Oscar Scheller collab ‘Playlist’ picked up her biggest wave of attention yet, with support coming from NME, Billboard, The Line of Best Fit, Noctis, EUPHORIA and more. Its success added a new peak to an immensely positive year for the alt-pop artist following the release of ‘Uh-huh’ and its playful, Joe Lycett-directed video,…
Photo Credit: Josh Goleman Today, Sam Evian returns with a joyous new single “Easy To Love,” and an accompanying video. It’s Sam’s debut release on his new label, Fat Possum. Two years ago, Sam and his partner, Hannah Cohen, split from the bustle of New York City and settled in a quiet Catskills town upstate.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SUNRISE has released the new video “Equilibrium” along with the album ‘Equilibria’, the 4th full-length album of Ukrainian power metal band SUNRISE, has been officially released today, on May 25th. Along with the album, SUNRISE presents the official video for the title track “Equilibrium” about the eternal fight between the light…
New York-Based Cape Verdean Singer/Rapper/Producer Drops Hot New Hit Single And Video “Far From Average.” This isn’t merely the title of the latest track from Koz.Me. It’s who he is. Koz.Me is far from average. He’s got international swag! The music Koz.Me makes is too big for one genre. It’s hip hop, R&B, pop, kizomba,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Morray Doesn’t Have Time for Relationship Drama in “Nothing Now” Video With sharp songwriting and a passionate singing voice, Morray is one of the biggest breakout stars of 2021. Coming through with another video from his debut project Street Sermons, Morray shares “Nothing Now.” Emoting over twanging guitar and thumping low-end,…
A dance floor is a place of release. Euphoria, transcendence, abandon: club music elicits all of these feelings. Yet because of the heightened emotional state that the best dance-pop encourages, listeners are often wide open to persuasive, empathetic messages. Ukrainian-American singer-songwriter Yevae has done a lot of hard thinking about how to move the crowd,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Gone To Color shares debut single “The 606” feat. Jessie Stein of The Luyas Gone to Color is an experimental rock/electronic music duo originally formed in Cincinnati and currently coexisting in Atlanta and Washington D.C. Core members Tyler Bradley Walker and Matt Heim frequently use the collaborative space to explore their…
“I wrote ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’ about a time in my life when I felt like I’d lost control of where I was heading and struggling to find my place in the world. I’d just moved to a small London flat and felt claustrophobic and alone. To avoid confronting how I was feeling…
British award-winning singer-songwriter, actress and activist, Kate Nash, returns today with the release of “Misery”, her first new music in 18 months. Offbeat, yet bittersweet, “Misery” is a total reflection of the feeling of quarantine. – https://stem.ffm.to/misery Speaking about the new track, Kate reveals “I definitely went through depression. For the most part of the…
New York based percussionist and composer Eli Keszler is set to release his new album Icons on June 25 via LuckyMe. Icons is an immersive work in perpetual motion, evoking a glorious and dystopian western world. Known as a frequent collaborator to Oneohtrix Point Never, Laurel Halo, Kevin Beasley, and Rashad Becker, Keszler’s latest solo…
Get ready to dive in and discover a true artist and singer/songwriter who tackles many moods & emotions on the new self-titled EP ‘Karen Bella’. Karen Bella digs deep to provide all the highs & lows in life on her latest project. Bella’s musical style is referred to as “Gumbo”, which can be summed up…
Alt-pop group Prinze George has released the official music video for their latest track, “Off My Ass,” after premiering the single on American Songwriter’s Bringin’ it Backwards podcast. Directed by Winter Coleman, the black-and-white music video features lead singer Naomi Almquist sharing an emotive, drunken performance in the comfort of her bathtub. “Off My Ass”…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SCHISMOPATHIC: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Vote For Me” Video From Cult Polish Grindcore Outfit SCHISMOPATHIC’s The Human Legacy was recorded and mixed at 125 Studio between May 2020 and March 2021, and produced by Michal “Maly” Kwiecień. The record’s intro features Kwiecień and Artur “Janek” Jasiński, and the outro features Sebastian “Stecyk”…
Independent artists have complete autonomy over their careers, which means many feel like every step must be calculated. While that is true for Kendall Spencer, he doesn’t hold himself to such a stringent agenda. He’s a firm believer in the “just do it” model, and he enthusiastically encourages others just to put out their music…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hotly tipped alternative rock outfit Ten Eighty Trees release new single ‘Fear of Falling’ Having already received support directly from the likes of Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6), as well as Hype Machine tastemakers Yack Magazine, Little Indie Blogs, Popped Music, and The Girls at The Rock Show Newcastle-based rock band,…
About a week ago, on May 3, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Emlyn decided to take a moment and share a sample of a new song she’d been working on with her TikTok fans. Half-jokingly, but also with an air of deserved confidence, she says in the video “Guys, I think I just wrote the song of…
Time is a tricky subject; it’s a constant that often goes overlooked and passed so quickly. Sometimes there are too many hours in the day; other times, not enough. For singer/songwriter T.A. Parker, he reflects on his days behind and days ahead in his first-ever single “Endless.” Originally from El Salvador, the bilingual (Spanish and…
Jeff Goldsmith is a very hard artist to pin down. The composer, musical sound designer, engineer, producer and all around sound sorcerer is blessing our playlists with his upcoming single ‘That Witch’. The Minneapolis based artist is expanding his ever-evolving repertoire as he joins and expands on a canon of artists offering up an audio…
