Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 23, 2021 @ 6 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch the incredible new video for nasimiYu’s “Secretsecret” off her upcoming album, P O T I O N S Activist, dancer, and one-woman band, nasimiYu busts out of her 7-year hiatus with a self-produced album that radically explores the life lessons she learned in that time. The album, P O T…

CHRIS ST JOHN RELEASES THE ALBUM ‘I’M DREAMING,’ AFTER FIRST SINGLE “I CALLED YOU ROSE RECEIVED CRITICAL ACCLAIM AND DOMINATED THE CHARTS

Over the last quarter century, Long Island Singer/Songwriter Chris St. John has truly led a diverse and successful professional career in the field of law as a prosecutor, judge and practicing attorney. LISTEN TO I’M DREAMING ON SPOTIFY HERE Now, his dream of lateral success in the music business is starting to become a reality,…

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 23, 2021 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Steve Hewitt Returns With ‘Dreaming Again’ Single & Video Release Ahead of the track’s digital release on 23rd April 2021, UK’s acoustic singer songwriter Steve Hewitt delivers his official music video for ‘Dreaming Again’ . A single that showcases Hewitt’s flare for unashamedly fusing folk-roots, pop and country flavours into his…

FOXES Shares New Track “Kathleen”

Today, Foxes has shared details of her forthcoming new EP, Friends In The Corner, set for release April 1 via [PIAS] Recordings, alongside the release of her new single “Kathleen”, produced by Courage (Stormzy, MNEK, Ray BLK) and Charlie Hugall (Halsey, Florence and the Machine) and its accompanying video. New single “Kathleen” acts as an…

Steve Ryan Set To Release Inspiring Anthem ‘Proud of Me’

Steve Ryan is blessing our sound systems with his upcoming single this April. With his music rooted in a masterful mix of pop, rock and R&B, Steve Ryan’s sound has been soaring to new heights in recent years and we’re lucky to be along for the ride. Having been in the game since 2010, Steve…

@skopemag news – tuesday – march 23, 2021 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TULLIAH SHARES THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘DISTANT DREAMS’ Filmed in Tulliah’s hometown, Mt Martha Beach, Australia and directed by Cass Wood, Tulliah explains, “30 degrees, snow gear on the beach, fish man = very weird dream! I had this idea for a while that the video clip for “Distant Dreams”…

New Video By Keelie Walker “Girls Night”

Most pre-teens are still figuring themselves out; they’re navigating who they are while dealing with the increasing pressures of growing up. Looking back, many people would agree that their young teenage years were filled with awkwardness and self-consciousness. Up-and-coming pop artist Keelie Walker can’t relate because when she was 14, she was opening up for…

Blxst Presents New Video “Overrated”

When it comes to releasing music, there are two types of artists. Some artists release single after single and are constantly keeping it new. Then there are the artists who might release something every few months and really hone in on their craft. That’s exactly the kind of artist Blxst is. Since 2015 Blxst has…

Conceptz Drops “Drippin and Drownin”

The hip-hop scene is blooming bigger and better than it ever has before. Partly this is due to the fact that technology and music-making apps make it easier than it’s ever been before and with that, it’s never been a better time for new voices to breakthrough and makes themselves known. A lot of Hip-Hop…

FEEO releases apocalyptic experimental-soul single ‘end song’

Experimental Oxford neo-soul singer and producer feeo announces debut EP ‘feels like we’re getting older doesn’t it’ for June 4th, and unveils apocalyptic single ‘end song’ today. Reared on a combination of Jazz, Folk, Reggae, and the 2002 Ibiza soundtrack, feeo developed a taste for storytelling, big beats and stacked vocal harmonies early on. Her…

@skopemag news – monday – march 22, 2021 @ 8 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Indie-rock artist America Jayne shelves self-doubt in new single + video “Don’t Worry About Selling Out” New York indie-rock artist America Jayne’s (Erica), who recently directly addressed her journey of accepting her own identity as a pansexual cis woman, continues her journey of deep self discovery with her new single and…

@skopemag news – monday – march 22, 2021 @ 5 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Insomnium Releases New Single and Music Video For “The Conjurer” “We haven’t been idle during the pandemic. ‘The Conjurer’ is a tragic tale of jealous and searing love that opens this new chapter for Insomnium. Monumental composition by Markus Vanhala that reaches its peak in the soaring dual guitar solo. The…

@skopemag news – monday – march 22, 2021 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE & SCOOTER ‘LOVE HARDCORE’ ON NEW COLLABORATION! Opening with the irrefutable voice of H.P. Baxxter, ‘We Love Hardcore’ is the seismic collaboration between German cult band Scooter and the festival wielding megahit duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Slamming together the building blocks of their respective…

New artist to check – Elissa Mielke + ‘Palace’

Elissa Mielke is a Canadian singer-songwriter with two new songs out today, “Palace” and “Trying”, from an EP coming out in May on slashie / mom + pop. She effortlessly breezes through piano ballads and manages to progress from gentle hymns into powerful vocal pleading, her songs therapeutic reflections on love and loss. Folk /…

Ramona + the Riot Release Sultry Single ‘2020’

Ramona + the Riot are kicking our year off right with their sensationally sultry, aptly named, single ‘2020’. Fusing fundamentals of pop, soul, rock and R&B, Ramona + the Riot are expanding on a canon of formidable female forces carving a space in the popular music landscape. This group are no rookie to that landscape…

@skopemag news – monday – march 22, 2021 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SUNNBRELLA releases ‘Lost & Found’ via Permanent Creeps Records With a musical sensibility akin to bringing daydreams into focus, ​Sunnbrella ​creates sun-bleached, shoegazing indie rock, as diverse in its sonic palette as it is rich in emotive sentiment. Channelling ​inspiration from the works of Alex G​, Elliott Smith and early 00’s…

New Video By Lesibu Grand “Hot Glue Gun” (PLS PLS RMX)

It’s been about two months since the last Lesibu Grand video drop, and here we are again with another amazing video from this incredible new wave/punk band. They keep knocking these video releases out of the park, and it’s getting harder to keep up. The last time we saw these Atlanta natives was in December…

Lynne Taylor Donovan Offers Her Emotional Rendition Of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Out April 2

Lynne Taylor Donovan’s single, “Tennessee Whiskey,” has a history. It’s best known as Chris Stapleton’s breakthrough song, especially his duet of the song on the CMA awards with Justin Timberlake. Even though Stapleton is quite the accomplished songwriter, having written many hit songs for himself and others, he didn’t pen this one. Instead, Dean Dillon…

Pitbull Co-Sign New Artist Farah Ash – “No Man”

Farah moved to the United States and signed with superstar Pitbull’s “Famous Artist Music / Team Pitbull”. She has worked with a number of talented songwriters and well-known producer such as Wallis Lane (Chris Brown, Post Malone, The Weeknd, Travis Scott etc.), and Alexis “Psykott” “Lyckyloops” Roure (French Montana, Matt Pokora etc). She has also…

Composer Sira brings us soothing new single ‘Forever’

Talented composer Sira brings us her striking single ‘Forever’. Effortlessly soothing, lead track ‘Forever’ is taken from Sira’s new album album ‘The Tree of Life and Strength of Moving On Pt.2’ 13 years in the making, Sira Garcias’ album, The Tree of Life and the Strength of Moving On, Pt.2, is a musical statement which…

@skopemag news – sunday – march 21, 2021 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GIZMACHI Reveals Lyric Video for Title Track from Long-Awaited Album “Omega Kaleid” New York-based progressive modern metal quartet GIZMACHI has revealed a new lyric video for the title track of the new album, Omega Kaleid, which was released last Friday. FAR’N’HATE LAUNCHES ZEALOUS VIDEO FOR THE DYNAMICALLY STRUCTURED NEW SINGLE “CHANGES”,…

We’ve Got Eyes For Matty Marz In Latest Single ‘Nu Eyes’

Matty Marz is back with another undeniable banger this month as his sensational single ‘Nu Eyes’ has burst onto the scene. Matty Marz may not be a household name over here in the UK, but without a doubt, Matty will soon be infiltrating our airwaves and piloting our playlists. Boasting an Instagram caption claiming Matty…

HOLLY MACVE UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “EYE OF THE STORM”

Irish-born singer-songwriter Holly Macve releases the third and final glimpse today into her upcoming sophomore album, Not The Girl, with a new single “Eye Of The Storm.” The song, which was written before the COVID-19 lockdown, resonates deeply with universal emotions from the last year, particularly feelings of inadequacy and fighting through them with the…

New Video By Kam Dutchie “Pain”

Many people who only know the streets stay tied down and loyal to the streets. It’s hard to remove yourself from something that once brought you comfort and a sense of home. And unfortunately, many get caught up with the criminal activity it has to offer. Bradley Cowens Jr., better known as his stage name…

@skopemag news – sunday – march 21, 2021 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ALFA MIST SHARES NEW TRACK ‘ORGANIC RUST’ Following the announcement of his upcoming album Bring Backs, London based producer, pianist, bandleader and MC Alfa Mist today shares new single ‘Organic Rust. The track is the second to emerge from his fourth full-length solo record, out April 23rd via ANTI-. The album…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Jack Prost Band

We hope you are in a good mood like we are today. March 20th is the first day of spring and if you live in a cold weather area that is so nice. Beyond that, the music keeps flowing here @skopemag so lets jump right in. Today we have hooked up with some fellow Boston…

@skopemag news – saturday – march 20, 2021 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LA Rockers CORE release new video for “Save Me” presented by Silverstone Records Silverstone Records USA releases the new music video from the Billboard charting hit Rock Band, CORE with “Save Me” and it’s already catching eyes for the high-end production and some characters who have over the top roles in…

Introducing Singer/Songwriter MVSSIE; New Song “Monsters Under My Bed” Out Now!

Sacramento, California singer/songwriter MVSSIE released her newest single titled “Monsters Under My Bed” to all digital outlets. The single was produced by Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft (Escape the Fate). “Two words: real. life. Life is messy and beautiful but there aren’t enough artists talking about it. Massie creates music to connect people through real life experiences.…

@skopemag news – saturday – march 20, 2021 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Signing Dreamers Delight Shares “Carbon”  Today, Krafft shares “Carbon,” the first single from an upcoming EP (details TBA). The new project will combine his love of visual art and music when he releases a series of “visualizers” to accompany each track. Listeners can satiate their cravings for escape with AV…

@skopemag news – saturday – march 20, 2021 @ 11 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope R&B Artist Najeé Rayne Releases New Single “No Love” – Out Now! Realizing some people may enter into your life for reasons or seasons, New York City-based rapper, singer and producer, Najeé Rayne packs a message of moving forward in her upcoming single “No Love.” A hip-hop and R&B styled track,…

New Video By Herstory “My Time”

When forming the next girl powerhouse group, there’s only one way to truly test the members’ synergy. Besides synchronizing during every studio session, the trio of HERSTORY knew they were meant to be after an intense and spontaneous karaoke session. From the artists they chose to the way they harmonized, the Chicago starlets solidified what…

@skopemag news – friday – march 19, 2021 @ 6 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Melody Federer shares emotional new song “Deep Blue” Today, Melody Federer has released “Deep Blue” (Feat. Bensbeendead). “Deep Blue,” Federer’s first fully self-produced track, follows February’s release “I Hate Love,” produced by Absofacto. Both song offerings from Federer are raw, cutting, honest and emotional. Federer puts it all out there, traversing…

NOFRAME presents new single UNANSWERED

NOFRAME is the solo project written, sung and produced by Walter Zanin. Its peculiarity is the extraordinary ability to incorporate elements of different musical genres, Bass music, Breakcore and Glitch with vocal lines deriving from Industrial Metal, Nu Metal and Indietronica. This project aims to break the boundaries that limit a genre, creating a new…

@skopemag news – friday – march 19, 2021 @ 4 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JVCK JAMES RELEASES BRAND NEW EP AND SHORT FILM ‘JOYRIDE’ “Working with Fenn O’Meally on the JOYRIDE film was a dream – a vision she was able to execute and bring to life better than I could imagine. The mood-boards took reference from the 90s – an incredibly iconic time for…

@skopemag news – friday – march 19 , 2021 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ruth Koleva’s new single “Salty” Out Today! New York City’s Bulgarian-born, powerhouse singer-songwriter, Ruth Koleva has a women’s anthem that may leave the men a little “salty” this month. Released in March, Women’s Month, the new single, Salty, is not just a celebration of women, but of female empowerment, body positivity…

Indian, Chinese, Electronica and Orchestra: Four Musical Traditions – One Piece of Music

Berlin composer Rettward von Doernberg has just released his third single called “Night Drive” which unites four musical traditions into one piece of music. “Night Drive” follows his first two releases, “Be Water” and “Stay A While”, which have been featured on numerous radio stations, broadcasts, podcasts and YouTube channels. “For the vocals I used…

Introducing: Red Moon & the intoxicating ‘Emotional’

Today, Norway’s up and coming ‘Red Moon’ (Joanna-Deborah Bussinger) shares her stunning new single ‘Emotional’. This intoxicating release is an elegant, otherworldly offering that shines a light into the depth of feeling, and the power it can hold in the moment. Fiercely in touch and intune with her emotions, Red Moon’s music and songwriting is…