Feature stories and artist interviews
Grammy-nominated Jorja Smith returns to announce a new 8-track project. Be Right Back is due May 14th and is Jorja’s first body of work since her 2019 critically-acclaimed, Mercury Prize-nominated 2019 debut album Lost & Found. Her debut album earned her first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist as well as her second BRIT Award…
It’s been a little over three months since the last Michael Lanza video drop, and now he’s back at it again with another incredible visual. The last time we saw Michael, he was alongside rapid-fire rapper Chow Mane with their video for “Islands,” the beautiful marriage of sweet pop with fierce hip hop. Since then,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Skope News x LCY ‘Pulling Teeth’ EP A concept almost two years in the making after creating their first sketch of the central character Ériu, LCY has taken inspiration from traditional Irish lore, fantasy soundtracks and the books of Mary Shelley to materialise their story. A sonic reflection of this intriguing…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Southern Rapper BrokeASF Releases Video For “The People’s President” The visual for “The People’s President” is the latest offering from BrokeASF’s debut mixtape, WRONG 1, which was released via Cinematic Music Group in January. The tape features his high-speed flow and collaborations with 42 Dugg, Quando Rondo and Rich the Kid.…
With Keep On Climbin’, West Side Joe & The Men Of Soul give us a survey of soul music’s past. Each track is just a little bit different from the others, and each approaches the genre from slightly different angles, yet all are authentic, and all are good. The album’s title track goes all the…
From the delightful swing of “I Miss My Miss in Mississippi” to the quiet march of “Dyin’ to Hold Her Again,” there isn’t much about the joy in Bridges and Backroads that doesn’t come from its incredible string play in one way or another. In his sixth album, Jerry Salley puts a lot of stock…
American artist, singer-songwriter, and instrumentalist Anthony Wexler recently dropped his latest single, “Fragile.” A spirituality-filled release in which Wexler opens-up about his relationship with God and how it helped him overcome the fragility of his mental health and anxiety of the future, “Fragile” is a combination of pop and soft rock, following in the footsteps…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope EMERGING MARYLAND ARTIST BLACK FORTUNE SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “4 WEEK NOTICE” FEAT. MONEYMARR On the heels of the release of his DMV homage project OSSHMOB, featuring some of the hottest talent the DMV has to offer, Landover Maryland neophyte Black Fortune reveals a new video for project standout “4 Week…
Sage Fisher returns with Body Of Water, recorded last year against the backdrop of the emerging Covid-19 pandemic with Grammy-nominated producer Tucker Martine. Body Of Water represents both a deepening and an expansion of her singular sound. Although the harp retains its pivotal role as Fisher’s instrument of choice, the album features a stronger emphasis…
Vicki Lovelee is a Chinese Canadian alt-pop singer from Ontario, Canada. She uses orchestral instrumentation and fuses them with dramatic, pop elements; ultimately creating a dark and theatrical sound. Vicki is a huge advocate for mental health awareness and believes in the acceptance of all cultures and identities. She is unafraid to dive deep into…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Quicksand Share New Track “Inversion” New York City post-hardcore band Quicksand have made their long-awaited return with the new single “Inversion.” The track follows the band’s successful album from 2017, ‘Interiors.’ Thoughtful, driving, and powerful, like the long-lived band itself, the song has an emotional resonance that is only amplified by…
Hard work and dedication are the two motives that push singer Star 2 to move forward every day. He takes after his influences like Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Luh Kel, but most importantly, he takes after himself. The now-San Diego local didn’t always reside in the States; he made it out of a Thai…
Davy Williamson holds nothing back on the raging “Cliché”. They burn through the track time in a way that becomes truly gorgeous to behold. A little bit of that 90s alt rock runs through it for there is a physicality to the whole thing. Volume is a must as there is a sense of urgency…
Rising artist carolesdaughter returns with her new single, “Trailer Trash” arriving today via Arista Records. The track is paired with a striking music video shot in a deserted area in California and directed by Neta Ben Ezra. It brings to life an abandoned trailer park with Ozark meets The Walking Dead influences. carolesdaughter’s eye-catching look…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Acclaimed French psych-rock band La Femme debut new video, “Nouvelle Orléans” The band describes the video saying “’Nouvelle Orléans’ is a shaggy and sweaty trip down Motown lane. The clip features some of Paris most elite dancers who battle it out la femme style to win the title … who will…
Today, vocal quintet Citizen Queen release their third original song “Y,” a beautiful, soulful ballad via RCA Records. “Y” is written by pop maverick Justin Tranter (Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber), Grammy Award-winning female hit-making duo NOVA WAV (Beyoncé, Ariana Grande) and Grammy-nominated producer and musician Morten Ristorp Jensen (Lukas Graham, Little Mix). The track is…
Award-winning singer/songwriter Grace Pettis has dropped a brand new song, “Oklahoma,” leading up to the release of her highly-awaited album, Working Woman, out May 7 on MPress Records. Grace delivers another fresh lyrical portrait, inspired by friend and frequent co-writer, Rachel Reese, and the state of Oklahoma, and offers another “sneak peek” at what’s to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Villagers announce new album ‘Fever Dreams’ out 8/20, new song and video “The First Day” out today Today, Conor O’Brien is pleased to announce Villagers’ fifth studio album Fever Dreams which will be released on August 20th via Domino. Escapism is a very necessary pursuit right now and Fever Dreams follows…
British glam rockers The Struts and acclaimed singer/songwriter paris jackson have joined forces for “Low Key in Love,” a fiery duet out now via Interscope Records. Fueled by their powerful chemistry, the song centers on a soulful vocal exchange between jackson and Struts frontman Luke Spiller, who also co-star in the track’s video. “Low Key…
It’s no debate that live venues have been hit pretty hard this past year. Well our knight in shining cowboy hat, Phil Robinson, is releasing a single to help out. The New York native is releasing an acoustic version of his country crowd-pleaser ‘Transcendental Cowboy’. The singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist is releasing his first single…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Country Music Artist Patrick Gibson Releases “The American Prayer” Music Video Live On Newsmax Country music standout, Patrick Gibson praises God and country with the release of his latest single titled, “The American Prayer.” This single stands firm to back the blue and show gratitude for the men and women that…
Roots rock/Americana band Run Katie Run just released its catchy, hook-laden, six-song EP, “Running on Love.” @skopemag sat down with lead singer Kate Coleman to talk about this feel-good record. @skopemag: This EP really runs the gamut among music styles in the best way possible – Americana, pop, rock, even a little blues. Tell us…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VANENO – single “Nightrider” from EP “Struggle Through Absurdity” VANENO is the outcome of a journey that started in 2017 with the band’s humble beginnings of three friends that wanted to jam together. Miguel Nunes (Drums), Eduardo Cunha (Guitar) and António Tavares (Guitar). The need to add new layers to the…
Today, Tauranga-based singer and songwriter Georgia Lines releases her new single, “No One Knows.” “No One Knows” intricately weaves together Georgia’s exquisite vocals with production that moves seamlessly between delicate, quiet moments and soaring, uplifting energy; making for a heartwarming and affirming track that leaves you wanting more. “’No One Knows’ is a song that…
KWAYE today releases new single “Runaway”, following 2020 single “Run” and his 2018 EP ‘Love & Affliction’. Now releasing music on his own imprint (MANGWANA) and on his own terms – both “Runaway” and “Run” are early tasters of a new project which sees KWAYE embark on an inward journey of rediscovery. “Runaway” at its…
Elise Davis has released her new album Anxious. Happy. Chill., out now via Tone Tree. Written during the rush of a new relationship and recorded just days after her wedding, Anxious. Happy. Chill. is a collection of lean, guitar-driven rockers and woozy, lushly-layered love songs. Stream Anxious. Happy. Chill. now: http://tonetree.ffm.to/anxioushappychill “The songs I write…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope EMERGING ELECTRONIC PRODUCER DEFSET SHARES NEW CUT ‘SHIRA2’ Named after a camp on Mt. Kilimanjaro – the track features field recordings captured by DEFSET during his trip. It is another fine example of DEFSET’s analog and modular approach to electronic music – resulting in lush, energetic and enigmatic textural sounds. Maple…
Gary Pratt delivers a pitch-perfect piece full of honestly on the aptly named “A Song You Can Drink A Beer To”. The song has a playful disposition to it as it goes through all the many different life events that can be a cause for having a beer from the joyous to the sorrowful. With…
Wé McDonald is right at home in the spotlight – the 22 year old is a budding star with screen presence, charisma to burn, and a thousand-watt smile. A once-in-a-generation talent, she takes influence from Aretha and Whitney, bringing her audience back to an era of Hollywood movie glamour, but her style and presentation could…
Brian Shapiro of his band of the same name has led nothing less than interesting life. Growing up the son of the attorney of Fleetwood Mac, he’s always been surrounded by music, both in the romantic sense of being able to see literal legends perform in front of him in the recording studio, but he’s…
Of the many changes the music industry has faced in the new decade, the possibility of achieving pop stardom has never been more viable and possible than in today’s modern streaming landscape; artists as monumental and well-known as Billie Eilish have done incredible things with minimal recording setups, ending up achieving all but global domination…
Lightning never strikes twice, that’s the general understanding. People often equate this with stellar debuts and performances in art, sports, and other high-standing careers within the public eye. Well, not to burst any bubbles, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is here to tell you that “actually, lightning can, and often does, strike the…
2021 BRINGS ACCLAIMED #PETERTOSH420 CANNABIS FESTIVAL TO A VIRTUAL STAGE Tuesday, April 20th will officially commemorate “International Peter Tosh Day” (aka #PeterTosh420) – a virtual festival paying tribute to legendary reggae artist and cannabis activist, Peter Tosh. #PeterTosh420 honors its namesake, the Grammy®️ award-winning, founding member of The Wailers. Highly regarded for his dedication to…
Armed with Matilda’s distinctive soothing vocal, ‘Doomsday’ is a welcomed return after the release of last year’s acclaimed ‘Because I Wanted You To Know’ EP which has amassed over 6 million streams globally. Written during lockdown, ‘Doomsday’ is about the small things that make life good and knowing that during the worst times, things will…
With a slew of rapturously received singles under her belt released throughout 2020, Filipino-Australian artist daine has, within the space of 12 months, carved a unique niche within the modern pop landscape. On tracks such as ‘Ascension’ and ‘Angel Numbers’ she has consolidated a reputation as emotionally-driven pop’s next great hope; drawing on her love…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bevar Sea Is Back With A Brand New Single And Video! Five years after releasing their sophomore album ‘Invoke the Bizarre’, Bangalore’s Bevar Sea used the Covid-19 imposed lockdown as an opportunity to regroup and start working on the third album titled ‘The Timeless Zone’. With the backdrop of the lyrics…
Retro-pop sounds and a voice that must be heard to be believed – this is what characterises Wyn Starks’ first single, the romantic ‘Circles’. The instrumentation on this song is pretty stripped back, leaving Starks’ impressive vocals to shine. Taking cues from Prince, Stevie Wonder and Leon Bridges, Starks makes great use of his strong…
Falling down the rabbit hole of social media and your own thoughts – a feeling we all know too well. When the Belgian singer-songwriter Moli was failing to fall asleep in a hostel in London and fell down that rabbit hole, she ended up writing a song about it. With “Insomnia”, she deals with feeling…
Continuing to emerge as an artist-to-watch this year, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Ashley Kutcher shares a new single entitled “If I Could” with accompanying visual today. The song and video are out now via Darkroom / Interscope Records, watch above or listen here: https://AshleyKutcher.lnk.to/IfICould “”If I Could” is a very unique release for me because it was…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now: Pikes ‘We Will Never Change’ The artist, songwriter and producer Christoffer Ling has for almost a year now released music under the alias of Pikes. The idea began as a way of departing from an existence that was defined by rules and norms. The music is a mixture of…
