Feature stories and artist interviews
Comfort Cat, who sings these twelve songs, is a vocalist that plays a guitarlele, which is a six-stringed ukulele. These friends include Jason Laney playing keyboards and providing percussion, and bassist/guitarist Dan Veksler. Originally from the west coast, Comfort Cat has played music in New York City fifteen years now. There are a wide range…
With summer looming and normal life peering on the horizon, it’s about time we found a suitable soundtrack for our sunny days. Well, I may have found it. THRILLCHASER (yes, caps every time) are offering up an alternative anthem to bring the vibes this Spring. Their upcoming single ‘Fantasy’ is the first release from the…
New pop sensation Asta Diankha is speaking to anyone who feels tired and neglected by his or her life partner with her tantalizing new single ‘Don’t Break Me Down’. Mixed by Jaycen, who’s known for working with Nicky Minaj, Jessie J, Kehlani and more, the instantly infectious track is about remembering that the deeper a…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch John Moods’ 90’s NYC rom-com inspired video for “Talk To Me” In this video I get to live out what I refer to as my “suit guy fantasy”. A young, unapologetic venture capitalist, a yuppie, the hero of 1990s romantic comedies, paces with fast steps through the streets of lower…
Hot off the success of her debut EP release, Tiana Kocher ups the ante with a hot new track featuring R&B legend, T-Boz. “Growing up, I’ve always listened to TLC and I consider them one of my biggest inspirations alongside SWV, Aaliyah, Brandy, Tamia and others,” says Tiana. “Working with T-Boz was definitely a big…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope EXIT KID drop EP lead single ‘Munny’ | out April 14th Londoners Exit Kid continue to utilise their signature cocktail of grunge, Britpop and slacker-pop to deliver the goods with latest single ‘Munny’, set for release April 14th. Following their explosive ‘Garden’ EP, ‘Munny’ further demonstrates Exit Kid’s ability to forge…
Following Cody Frost’s debut single ‘Verbal Warnings’ which made an immediate impact with its sonic boom of electro-pop and punk attitude, comes her latest release, HIGH/BYE,’ representing a softer side to her debut, but continues to stay true to her refreshing defiance and self-empowering charisma. Last month was a storming start for the young British…
Un nuevo junte latino ha nacido para lanzar una poderosa propuesta musical para todos los seguidores del género urbano. El cantante Jay Maly junto a los puertorriqueños Ñengo Flow y Darell estrenan hoy “Juguete”, producida por Lanalizar y Cromo La X disponible en todas las plataformas digitales, cuyo video oficial se encuentra en el canal…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ST. VINCENT: “THE MELTING OF THE SUN” SECOND TRACK FROM DADDY’S HOME OUT NOW Released just ahead of St. Vincent’s return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, the brand new “The Melting Of The Sun” is available across streaming and digital platforms. Gothic Metal Band Malacoda Streams “Crawling Chaos” EP In…
Izzie’s Caravan taps into the soul of classic rock’s bluesy roots on the rollicking rhythms of “Blow The Lid”. With an undue degree of swagger, the song deserves to be played as loud as is possible. The physicality of the track absolutely stuns for there is a chaotic energy to it. Starting and stopping on…
In the heart of Hollywood, everyone has a story and is on a lifelong journey to finding their artistic voice. Jack Rayner grew up blocks away from the fame of Hollywood boulevard and is one of the many hard-working artists on an ever-evolving career path. A choreographer turned music producer, he finds himself specializing in…
No, Clark Ford is not a car dealership (even though there actually is one). No, Clark Ford is a country artist with a fine new album titled You’re The Best. Let’s learn a little bit more about Ford and his new music. Skope: When you write songs, do you need an upcoming album to write…
Americana band Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir has just released a poignant yet upbeat track, “Strong.” @skopemag sat down with Wiley himself to talk about this feel-good single. @skopemag: Hi, Jon! Tell us the story behind “Strong.” Jon: The song is heavily based on the story of me and my wife: nearly every…
Inspired by my own self-discovery and surrender, my new single, “Ready,” encourages you to take the leap of faith in facing your fears, trust falling into the unknown regardless of the outcome. It also highlights the process of getting to know yourself and realizing that you are already complete and have all you need inside…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Years & Years Release New Single ‘Starstruck’ Out Today! Years & Years return today with the brand new single, “Starstruck”, which is available now on Interscope Records. It’s the first new Years & Years music since 2018’s much-loved second album ‘Palo Santo’, and follows hot on the heels of Olly Alexander’s…
Global superstar Gwen Stefani adds yet another iconic pop collaboration to her catalog with the release of “Slow Clap” featuring the multi-platinum rap star Saweetie. The empowering track, Stefani’s first single of 2021, is inspired by a mash up of sounds with Saweetie’s unabashed verses. “Slow Clap” featuring Saweetie is available now at all digital…
Pop artist with a twist, DORYAN, unleashes his new single “Peach”, a queer extravaganza aiming to capture the joy that characterises the LGBTQ+ community that seemed lost in 2020. This track is a celebration of queer confidence and body positivity. It serves as an antidepressant after events around the world were canceled last year, leaving…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brooklyn’s Cool Company Release New Music Video “Halos’ A Mellow Yet Melodically Infectious R&B Gem Brooklyn writer/producer duo Cool Company today release their visual treatment for their mellow yet melodically infectious R&B gem that combines Ukulele leads, funk-tinged bass and synths. The video narrates the story of a romantic couple’s wedding…
Los Musick and P.A.T. came up in Port Arthur, Texas and Opelousas, Louisiana respectively, but “My Friend Hip Hop” sounds like they grew up down the block from each other. Their almost-too-easy back-and-forth and complementary flows are the product of true students of Hip Hop, disciples of the Golden Age. They collaborated on the two-part…
A heartfelt slice of Americana, Larry Jay sings with such raw grit and soul on “Lottery”. The lyrics are ones of pure, unfiltered love. His storytelling has a timeless grace to it. Every single verse is weighted for maximum impact. Instrumentally vibrant the evolution of the sound draws heavily from pop, country, rock, and more…
Although Clark Ford describes himself as a kind of Johnny-come-lately with country music, he’s nevertheless recorded one fine country music album with You’re The Best. The album includes a healthy fifteen-song portion of music. There’s more variety than you might expect, too. While the sound is consistent, the lyrical variety on it is quite vast.…
Rippling through the emerging indie undercurrent with her trademark slacker-pop specialism, Lauran Hibberd shares the visuals for rousing new anthem ‘How Am I Still Alive?’ with The Regrettes’ Lydia Night and announces details of her October UK headline tour (tickets on sale 10am April 9th here). “The video is a collection of (lockdown available) ideas,…
Just recently signed with Napalm Records, CRYPTA offer a raging sonic monster in a class of its own: the newly staffed Brazilian/Dutch death metal unit is set to drop jaws with their long-awaited debut offering, Echoes of the Soul, to be released on June 11, 2021 via Napalm Records. Formed in June 2019, the four-piece…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Fake Dad Release Debut EP Old Baby After “Summer Hill” and “Breakfast in New York” charmed listeners and tastemakers with their homespun vitality, Brooklyn duo Fake Dad return with Old Baby, their debut EP. Andrea de Verona (she/her) and Josh Ford (he/him) have been leading up to this moment since forming…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Arda & The Stolen Moon – Outsider in Perpetual Motion “In this age of half-baked ideas and half-assed algorithm songs, here is a smart old skool songwriter who is literate, eloquent and unafraid to tackle her subject matter either with humour or sheer gravity while fully developing song structures. Singer/songwriter Arda…
Previously know as The KC Gift; King Flamma changed his name as he matured and developed into the man and artist he has become today. Flamma is the name of his family heritage which dates back to his rich history family origins of Africa, where his grandfather was King of the Flamma tribe. Therefore, he…
“I wrote this song about the old and characterful house I grew up in. The house is such a huge part of who I am and our family. With my sisters and I moving out and living separate lives, coming home feels very comforting and one of the only things keeping us all connected. The…
The animation for the video is created by Brendan Huza (creator of animated videos for Alanis Morisette, Aretha Franklin and Grouplove.) and sees Dylan navigating his way through the trials of the day as he comes across hilarious and fun references close to his heart including characters from Horror films, the video game Habbo Hotel…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VIOLENT IDOLS Set to Wreak “REVENGE” in 2021! VIOLENT IDOLS blazes into 2021 for REVENGE with the official music video for their blistering sequel to 2020’s Idolatry, that featured AEW Jon Moxley’s theme song, “UNSCRIPTED VIOLENCE,” as well as collaborations with hard rock heavy weights such as Andy James (Five Finger…
A perfect piece of potent pop, HelsTheArtist goes for a personal take with the vulnerable “If I Were A Virgin Again”. The delicacy of the track works wonders for there is a kindness to his lyricism. Sung with the utmost of care and compassion, the way it evolves has slight yet rather sweeping gestures. Never…
A classic rock races through the entirety of the Impersonators’ timeless take of “Scarlet Hell”. Best listened to at the highest possible volume to get that true kick, there is a nervous energy that ties the whole thing together. With nods to Lower East Side of Manhattan groups like Television and the Talking Heads, it…
When Tears For Fears released the original version of “Mad World” in 1982, the song didn’t chart in the United States. Since then, it’s steadily grown in popularity – and four decades later, it’s acknowledged as a new wave classic and a superb exercise in tight, epigrammatic songwriting. But “Mad World” has persisted for reasons…
Kingsley is a high-spirited, Indie Pop artist who has a real knack for a melody and for human emotions. Kingsley is proud to announce she has a new album on the way and the record is titled ‘Crying On Holidays’. “I’m Fine” is the first single off of the forthcoming album and is a personal…
Jessica Wilde is proving to be a songwriter of true grit. Able to chart the state of her own self-worth, experience, and growth through her inimitable UK R’n’B style, on new single ‘Body’ Jess is done with hiding, playing nice and getting suckered in time after time by ‘F*ckboys’ and ‘Wasteman’, having to conform to…
20 year-old singer-songwriter Abigail Fierce is back with her new single “Love You Right.” Abigail is also an actress and plays a character on the hit Hulu series “Love, Victor.” Fierce’s character “Wendy” gets ditched at prom for another girl. Abigail says she has always loved the friend-zone storyline so she decided to write a…
Some independent artists bite off more than they can chew or have a hard time getting all their ducks in a row. Making it in the music industry is a serious deal, and you only get one chance to get it right. Pierre Porter has been getting it right ever since he arrived on the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Cavo Release Duran Duran’s Cover of “Come Undone” Cavo has released their next single/video “Come Undone” which is the follow-up to their previous single/video, “Lead On.” Cavo continues to strike the alternative hard drive of rock with a magnanimous sound that pronounces Cavo’s own sound. The St. Louis group continues to…
New single and video from actress/singer-songwriter Talia Jackson. At 19 years old, Talia received her big acting break landing the role as Jade Netflix’s NAACP award winning, hit series Family Reunion. The show quickly trended for the network and fans demanded more – so they added episodes and released as quickly as they could last…
Since his debut single “I’ll Never Say Sorry” in 2020, RIVIN hasn’t stopped surprising us with the unique style he pours on each of his songs. RIVIN has an eclectic and personal approach to music, he does not want to conform to any one sound and you really never know how the next track is…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope R Zak releases breathtaking album ‘Dialects’ Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter R Zak is to release her new album, Dialectics on 7th May, an extraordinary and hypnotic collection of tracks which bounce from electro-indie to classical to jazz to avant-garde sound collages without scarcely taking a breath. Rising R&B Singer-Songwriter MIYA GUGGS Scores…
