Feature stories and artist interviews
Canadian singer-songwriter Dana Sipos is set to release her stunning new album, “The Astral Plane,” on June 25, 2021, and her brand-new single from the album, “Skinny Legs,” just came out on April 28th. Haunting and bittersweet, breathtakingly tangled with tangible emotion and echoes of the past, the song is an ode to Sipos’s beloved…
Greg Smith’s album title, “Redemption Road,” suggests a kind of musical reckoning. It may make you think of the Apostle Paul’s road to Damascus, a path where sweeping transformation takes place. Maybe this change is happening to Smith, as well. It just doesn’t ever sound nearly that epic. This is because Smith’s music is so…
Renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and celebrated music collaborator Sierra Swan, who is best known for her work with The Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan, Cold, Dollshead and as a solo artist, has revealed details for the first official single and video from her forthcoming, six-song EP Tangerines (May 10, 2021). “I Want All My Shit Back”…
Singer/songwriter Kailee Spark hails from the Big Island of Hawaii, Hilo to be exact, and her music sounds like walking barefoot across the cool moss of a warm rainforest. Her debut album Savor This, produced by local folkster Bub Pratt, comes out June 4th. Fans can look forward to the kind of signature acoustic and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope FEEO releases stirring neo-soul single and video | Debut EP June 4th Experimental Oxford neo-soul singer and producer feeo releases new single ‘feels like we’re getting older doesn’t it’ today, taken from an EP of the same name – out June 4th. Pauli The PSM releases afro-pop infused ‘Cowgirl (Creeping)’ A…
Singer-songwriter, Nick Sanza, offers a sincere breath of fresh air with his latest release, “What Do You Want”. With direct and colorfully introspective lyrics and a melody that will beg you to sing along, it is sure to be your new favorite song. Co-written with Jesse Bluu and Michael Blume in Nick’s Brooklyn apartment, this…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GOREGÄNG Streams New “Farm The Mother” Video Filthy Floridian metal duo, GOREGÄNG have released the video for “Farm The Mother” which will be on their new EP “Long Live The Grime”. The group debuted the single last year as a stand-alone single, but have decided to rerelease the video with the…
Tanya Nolan is a soulful R&B/ Pop singer and songwriter known for her unique power vocals, original tracks and cinematic music videos. In addition, Tanya has a gift in producing dynamic music releases in the genres of R&B, Pop Music and EDM Music. Tanya was born and raised in Galveston, Texas. As a musical artist,…
It takes a lot to prompt someone to burn a teddy bear. Letters, photographs, mementos, articles of clothing, sure: destroying stuff like that after the end of a romance is to be expected. But a woman willing to feed a stuffed animal into the fire? – that’s when you know it’s been a brutal breakup.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New video: Destiny Rogers ” Tomboy” featuring New Jersey sensation Coi Leray Coi Leray is currently starring in a new campaign for the SKIMS “Cozy Collection” by Kim Kardashian West. For the campaign, Coi Leray modeled the new collection and linked up with singer Destiny Rogers for a special SKIMS TikTok…
Frank Moyo is a slow player in a fast world. The Canadian-Italian singer, songwriter and guitarist serenades like a busking bard of the 21st century. As things speed up in an industry that’s begging to slow down, Frank Moyo is a voice of reason, and it sounds good. Brand new track, “House in LA,” is…
Recording artist spill tab releases her brand new single “Anybody Else” today via Arista Records, alongside an iridescent official music video. The singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist unveils the dreamy track following her performances for VEVO’s DSCVR Artists To Watch 2021 program, with previous alumni including Tate McRae and Kiana Lede. Watch spill tab’s explosive performance of her previously…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Nick Leng Shares “One More Time” Video via Flaunt Sometimes, you have to explore the most painful moments of your life to release your most inspiring contemplations about it. For musician Nick Leng, this came after an emotional breakup, apartment fire and subsequent loss of a friend, which led him on…
Essential Aliens is the 10th Helvetia album. Helvetia is the solo project of Jason Albertini from Duster. The songs on Essential Aliens were recorded over the last year in Jason’s basement. Helvetia resides in Portland, Oregon but was formed in Seattle, Washington in 2005 after Duster first went on hiatus. Since the band’s inception, Jason…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pink & White Terraces debut album out now on Fantasy Fiction Records Pink & White Terraces is the latest musical project of Berlin-based, NZ-born artist PAWS+ (Aporia, The Tarts). The album is a love letter to the South Pacific, inspired by the artist’s Māori roots, a love of lush ’50s guitars,…
Steven Moses always felt like an outsider. The 20-year-old rapper from Blair County, Pennsylvania remembers his small-town, middle-American upbringing as both liberating and confining. At home, where he and his sister were homeschooled for most of their lives, Moses was encouraged to explore an early interest in music. He picked up his first guitar at…
In a profoundly commanding team up, pluralistic pop icons Boo Seeka and Golding have combined forces to create Don’t Waste Your Love, an irresistibly, powerful track that propels a dark human sadness and holds it up to the light, out today, April 21. Tied to the single is the provoking film clip, directed by Jellan…
Internationally renowned Renaissance folk rock band Blackmore’s Night release the official music video for their new single ‘Second Element’, taken from their new studio album “Nature’s Light”, released on March 12th, 2021. According to Candice Night, ‘Second Element’ is a love song dedicated to source of all our lives – water: “We’ve been big fans…
Resiliency is an elusive quality: until you’re tested, you can never be quite sure if you’ve got it. But if you do – if you can overcome challenges and stay strong and keep your poise amid troubles – then you possess a gift that’s all too rare. Rebecca King Crews has many assets as an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Platinum Certified duo Flora Cash deliver acoustic-pop led single ‘Soul Mate’ Recently Platinum Certified after blowing up with hit single ‘You’re Somebody Else’, Flora Cash deliver an acoustic led new single ‘Soul Mate’ fresh after extending the family with a new baby born last year during COVID. The Swedish/American couple, who…
Following his acclaimed “Yaadman Kingsize” album earlier this year, Nigerian star Yung L drops the brand new visuals to the double A Side “Rasta” (featuring the legendary Seun Kuti on saxophone) and “Puna” – both featured on the project. Delivering nothing but good vibes, the two tracks provide Afro-Dancehall anthems primed for summer motives and…
In late 2018, Ellis released her debut EP, The Fuzz, a shot in the dark from the Hamilton, Ontario based project led by Linnea Siggelkow, that from the release of her very first single began attracting international attention, and earned her comparisons to Mazzy Star, Alvvays and Slowdive from outlets like Pitchfork, VICE and Stereogum,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Manchester Orchestra release new single/video ‘Telepath’ “A record that feels dynamic and vital–while still respecting the band’s legacy so far–The Million Masks of God is astonishing” – DIY Mag Manchester Orchestra today released ‘Telepath’, the third and final single from their forthcoming new album, The Million Masks of God, out this…
Singer-songwriter Vanessa Peters just released a hook-laden album, “Modern Age.” @skopemag sat down with Peters to talk about this feel-good record. @skopemag: This album really runs the gamut among music styles in the best way possible — pop, rock, even a little roots rock. Vanessa: In many ways this album feels like a throwback to…
In advance of his first solo full-length album coming later in the year, former frontman of The Chordaes, Leo Sawikin, floats onto the scene with mellow rock in the form of ‘A Whole World Waiting’. A meandering tune, the song sounds very much like Leo testing the waters, before diving in fully. The song tackles…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope “Coochie Man” YN Jay and Fellow Flint Native Louie Ray are the “Mafia” YN Jay is a restless creative, constantly feeding his fans highly-quotable songs and engaging music videos. This weekend, Jay teamed up with his regular collaborator Louie Ray to share “The Mafia,” a new music video. A highlight from…
Award winning Hip-Hop recording artist, actor, designer, entrepreneur and visionary, Adrienne “Mala Reignz” Malave is one of the music game’s best kept secrets. Mala spent years performing on some of New York City’s most notable and legendary stages including S.O.B.’s, The Knitting Factory, Club Pyramid, Webster Hall, The Green Space and CBGB’s, to name a…
Virginia is right in the middle of everything. It’s not the industrial Northeast, and it’s not quite the Dirty South, either. But it’s the pivot around which everything American swings – the crossroads, the birthing-place, a territory filled with history, and struggle, and pain, ghosts, and glory. Maybe that’s why so many great hip-hop artists…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RZA Releases New Single + Announces “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater”, from 36 Cinema Last year at the onset of the pandemic, RZA, searching for a creative output and sense of community in the wake of a global shutdown, launched 36 Cinema; a first-of-its-kind film screening platform through his company 36…
This is one to listen to loud. Conrad Ashton’s latest single will take you by surprise. It’s a lot more rock-heavy than initially meets the ear. Whilst the verses are quieter, soothing even, the chorus on this one is a riot. ‘Those Were the Days’ is the newest single from UK singer-songwriter Conrad Ashton who…
LA-based indie pop singer, songwriter and Wurlitzer enthusiast, STACEY, has curated the 60s and 70s retro vibe to perfection and today, she announces her debut album, Saturn Return, is due out on May 21, 2021. With previous singles “One Woman,” “D.M.T” and “Far Away,” the energy of “That 70s show chic (LADYGUNN) and “Psychedelic pop…
Ex-Yell! vocalist and actor Daniel James is back with a self-penned single ‘Set Your Spirit Free’, a song filled with emotions about coming out of lockdown that sends a message of hope that come June 21st we will be free to live fully again. Daniel was signed by Simon Cowell in his pre-BGT days to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GOJIRA SHARE NEW SINGLE “THE CHANT” The center piece of an album-long call to action, “The Chant” is a slow-burning track featuring some of Gojira’s most melodic material to date. Where past anthems were driven by nuanced dynamics and technical guitar arrangements, “The Chant” is a self-described “healing ritual” emanating primordial…
It might sound counterintuitive, but it’s true: no form of art is better positioned to benefit from the video revolution than classical music. Classical compositions are certainly exciting to hear, but they’re even more rewarding to watch: they require feats of astonishing dexterity and poise. Classical pieces are physically demanding to perform, and classical musicians…
Like most teens, up-and-coming pop artist Keelie Walker is still figuring herself out; she’s navigating who she is 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. When Keelie was 14, she was opening up for Jason Derulo,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VOID INN – single “Dead Of Night” The new music video, for the track “Dead Of Night”, is taken from Void Inn’s new album, “End This Game”, which was released in October last year. Video was filmed by Branislav Pecaranin Bandzi and edited by Rebi Void Inn is wearing costumes designed…
Because Villains is Travis James’ solo project, with Yes, his three-song EP. In fact, Travis wrote and recorded this release. The release opens with one titled “The Feeling.” This recording kicks off with just some tasty guitar work and James’ breathy lead vocal. Lyrically, it finds Travis playing Monday morning quarterback, if you will, and…
The new single is about a family falling apart, perhaps Skyes gloriously unruffled vocal tone means some people dont catch the darkness in lyrics like Aint gonna lie / Feel like I wanna die, theres plenty of hurt that walks with the hope when Skye sings over Ross inventive arrangements. This lyrical darkness is well…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Helvetia returns with new LP ‘Essential Aliens’ out June 25th on Joyful Noise Helvetia is the solo project of Jason Albertini from Duster. The songs on Essential Aliens were recorded over the last year in Jason’s basement. Helvetia resides in Portland, Oregon, but was formed in Seattle, Washington in 2005 after…
I have never heard the term ’emo-positive’ before, yet the self-coined term by Meghan Pulles encapsulates the spirit, heart and emotion of her music perfectly. What struck me most when delving through the singer-songwriters repertoire was the unwavering authentic and honest feel that engulfs you in each song. Since the age of seventeen, Meghan Pulles…
