Feature stories and artist interviews
Named an artist to watch by Pigeons & Planes, Fader, and iD — and crowned one of seven breakout female musicians by Vogue UK — Gracie Abrams considers herself a songwriter, first and foremost. After writing her first song at the age of eight, she went on to earn a devoted following on the strength…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Agnes Azria wants you to lose yourself in “Daydreams” Born and raised in Los Angeles, Agnes’s parents were iconic fashion designers. However, rather than follow in their footsteps, the young artist found her own creative outlet – using her single “Beauty Myth” to examine the fashion industry and analyse unattainable standards…
The Moon is a cover originally by Irena Žilić, a Croatian singer-songwriter. Ross fell in love with the song when they shared a bill in Zagreb with Irena and asked her permission to cover it. Skye added another verse to it and that is where the album title Blackest Blue came from. Talking about the…
Today AJA (Aja Neinstein) unveils the powerful video for her intoxicating third single ‘Red Button’. At only 16 years of age, Toronto based newcomer AJA has quickly established herself as a force to watch this year. Landing somewhere between Tate Mcrae and Ariana Grande, AJA crafts punchy, empowering pop, and has already picked up support…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Darker return from Tom Williams ‘Follow The Leader’ 22nd March Celebrating 10 years since his first album, Tom Williams returns his most eclectic LP to date with new single and title track ‘Follow The Leader’. After the handling of Brexit and the pandemic, Tom Williams takes aim at the elders in…
Always on the edge of alternative, Jane Jensen is an ever-evolving artist. Jane’s first release, Oxygiene 23 through Fiction UK (The Cure) was an ambient chill-out room favorite in the Chicago industrial music scene. Jane moved on to a career in alternative rock, finally signing with Interscope Records and touring the US and Australia. She…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope King Park – This is the End “This is the End” is a straightforward break-up song, describing the exact moment when everything breaks apart and the person you are becomes forever altered. A lot of our relationship was a challenge, a rollercoaster. I wish that if I were to go back…
On March 12, internationally renowned Renaissance rock band Blackmore’s Night, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and their band of minstrels, are proud to release their latest album, Nature’s Light. Their first new album in six years, and eleventh studio album overall, Nature’s Light will be released via earMUSIC (distributed by BFD / The Orchard). The…
Every great rock band keeps an eye on the sky. Rockets, starships, blast offs, views from orbit: for rock musicians, these are more than just metaphors. They’re secret wishes and wild hopes for barrier-breaking adventures. Few of us will ever have the experience of riding a spacecraft beyond the ozone layer, but we bet it’s…
Sons of Raphael – the duo of brothers Loral and Ronnel Raphael – have announced their debut album Full-Throated Messianic Homage is set for release May 21 via Because Music (see: Christine and the Queens, Shygirl, Metronomy). It is an album seven years in the making, beginning its life in London before being mixed by…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW X RUDIMENTAL RELEASE “BE SOMEBODY” James Vincent McMorrow has today unveiled a brand new collaboration with Rudimental, “Be Somebody,” which premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on BCC Radio 1 and is available now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. This follows James’ much-acclaimed recent single…
Brad Byrd is the enticing artist piloting out playlists this Spring with the recent release of his fresh single ‘State Line’. The L.A based artist skilfully weaves a sea of sonic influences as he sculpts a self-professed soulful cinematic sound. His recent single ‘State Line’ is a stellar example of this summery soulful soundscape. Brad…
Calling on each other in beautiful harmony, rising singer songwriter Ellysse Mason teams up with Pop-music connoisseur Matt Wills for heartfelt new single ‘Perfect’. Emerging with wistful piano chords and ambient guitar flourishes, the pair play off each other’s distinct and soulful voices over a sea of crashing percussion and hazy electronica waves. A stunning…
Brazil-born, Montreal-based music artist, Tricia Fitz, captures the essence of the Gen-Y lifestyle with her fetching new lyric video single, “Millennials” — available now! At a runtime of three-minutes-thirteen-seconds, “Millennials” presents itself with an energetic and fun power pop rock foundation, laced with ragtime keys, trickling synths and brought together with Tricia Ftiz’s signature radiant…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW X RUDIMENTAL RELEASE “BE SOMEBODY” James Vincent McMorrow has today unveiled a brand new collaboration with Rudimental, “Be Somebody,” which premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on BCC Radio 1 and is available now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. This follows James’ much-acclaimed recent single…
There’s no denying your fate; if you do, someone else will make sure not to let the moment pass for you. For Kristina Murrell, that person is her step-dad, the man who reached out to music producer Sonny King on her behalf to ensure her talent does not get wasted. After relocating to the United…
Void of Polarity XI:XI, the newest album from the band STAVO begins with an ominous distorted voice growling words of sleep before an eloquent and thoughtful piano takes over leading to a soaring electric guitar crashing down. This in a way is one of the best thesis’ to describe the album. It’s about a musical…
Beginning her music career with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a beautiful voice, Laryssa Birdseye has been dropping the jaws of listeners throughout her evolution into an up-and-coming pop sensation. Armed with relentlessly powerful lyricism and a voice that rivals angels, she’s toured the entire West coast to New York, Philadelphia, Hawaii, and Minnesota.…
The pandemic isn’t a reason to stay apart. It’s a reason to get together. A debut single from the new duo Doves Peak reminds us to take this chance to find courage. f anyone ever needed an excuse for a loss of interest in intimacy, it’s easy to blame the pandemic. Stress, depression, and anxiety…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Acclaimed Canadian Country Artist Lindsay Adamson’s New Single “He Ain’t Worth The Makeup” The new single is an ode to those dating during the pandemic. “Dating is never easy, especially during a global pandemic. We all have been in the situation where we finalize the last touches of our makeup and…
Over the past 15 years, Greg Hoy has worn many hats under various monikers. Like being a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recording producer, and recording engineer in over 30 albums and singles under many different names (The Royal Panics, Greg Hoy + The Boys, Hoy, Twice As Bright). Now, it’s solely and entirely just Greg Hoy. The…
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 this video. Best-selling Author, Reality Star, Boxer, and Baseball Legend Jose Canseco and the very first official…
Jessica Vaughn – artist, songwriter, businesswoman – continues her streak of creative reinvention with “Breaking My Heart,” the new single under her moniker, LACES. This is the follow-up to “they say,” a collaboration with FLAVIA, BELLSAINT, and Amanda Brown, as well as several singles released as “JPOLND,” including the viral hit, “The End,” heard on…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BX’s Ron Suno Extends His Winning Streak With Sheff G in a New Video “You know the f*ckin’ vibes,” says Bronx rapper Ron Suno at the start of many of his tracks, and for many fans it’s true–only Suno can provide such a seamless blend of hard-hitting raps and incisive comedic…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LISTEN: Shawn Wasabi Gives Us a Fresh Take with New Single ‘i dip’ Today, bedroom-pop tastemaker and electronic producer Shawn Wasabi released his latest single ‘i dip’ on Facet/Warner Records. Following the arrival of his debut album MANGOTALE in 2020 with tracks like ‘MEDICINE ft. Tia Scola’, ‘HALO HALO’ and ‘ANIMAL…
Indian singer and songwriter Vineet’s latest single “Jab the World” is topical, but Vineet has uncovered a way to keep the track from sounding dated. Rather than confining his subject matter to the pandemic alone, he widened his songwriting lens and uses the COVID-19 global emergency as a jumping off point of sorts towards a…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Linda Perry Releases Music For The 1st Time in 15 Years- The Letter Iconic Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Pop Culture shape shifter Linda Perry releases her own music for the first time in over 15 years. Perry best known for her groundbreaking song-writing career for artists such as Pink, Adelle, Christina Aguilera,…
Steven Ryan’s single is titled “Miracle of Love.” Love itself is a miracle when you come to think of it. Just watch the news any night for a few minutes, and you’ll witness plenty of stories (most stories?) that are about hate. Whether it’s hatred for a racial group, hate for the opposite political party…
Eye’z is the up and coming singing sensation soaring to new heights with her latest single ‘Go For It’. The San Fransisco based star is making waves worldwide with her vibrant vocals and ever-evolving online presence. This latest single comes off the back of Eye’z recent release ‘Lovely’ — a completely catchy tune showcasing the…
All individuals having their creative spirits geared up by best artistic products are now invited to join at the My Music Block Tv Awards. It is the celebration of the artistic creations that inspire all to step on to the next level. If it comes to the question of giving the right credit to the…
About: Crisis tells the story of someone who is bullied, beaten up, and hurt who goes through a difficult time. This person who is struggling takes and finds the time to look at who they are, the situation they are in, and where their life lies and uses that to take over, heal, and get…
About the song: I wrote this song back in April of 2020 when we were on complete lockdown and I wanted nothing more than to get back to work. I figured it was the perfect time to write a workin’ man’s ballad. It highlights the work ethic and passion of folks who are go-getters like…
“All we need is a telephone,” sings John Reilly on his latest anthemic single, “a satellite beaming me to your home.” It’s no idle boast. Like thousands of other musicians, Reilly is eager to employ any means by which we might all stay connected during this long and painful period of isolation. Phones, satellites, the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope With All Their “Might” Juliet Ruin Shares New Music Video, New EP “Dark Water” Out March 26th With all their “Might”, Edmonton, Canada’s Juliet Ruin spent most of 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic writing new music. They were originally planning to just release one single for 2021, but as true musicians,…
Swedish singer-songwriter Matilda Lindell just dropped a music video for her rendition of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” in honor of Women’s History Month. The Stockholm native puts her twist on the legendary ABBA track by adding vulnerability and a fragile sound. For the video, Lindell recruited some of the strongest women in her own life, both…
The collection offers listeners an abundance of bad ass energy through high octane pop bops which fuse 80s and 90s production nostalgia with a modern flair that detail being unapologetically true to who you are and not caring about what people think. Once restrained by other’s opinions, the EP has allowed Jenny to fully embrace…
It takes a lot to stand out in today’s R&B music scene, but for Pariz Noir, everything seems easy, flowing, and just a matter of recording and releasing a new song. Her latest, “Save Yourself,” is as dark as it is inviting, one more proof of her vivid artistry and understanding of what works and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Franky371one featuring Kurupt “Membership” After the tracks, Midnight, Nogo and Infamous, now comes the next single. The track is called Membership and is the first track with an American West Coast artist. On 19.03 2020 the single will be available on all streaming portals. As with all the previous tracks, we…
Jude Gwynaire’s “Big Sky Ocean” is very much an electronic sonic exercise. It features big swashes of synthesized keyboards over a percolating percussion track. The track’s title conjures up images of flying through the endless blue sky over the seemingly endless ocean. The track’s melody is minimal. It’s almost as though the rhythm and melody…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Enough is enough! Punk-duo Generation split? Thrilling egomania throws blades at tight the family ties of irrepressible Liverpool punk duo, Generation, in the video for their amplifier-smoking track, 21st Century Woman. Even wilder than their reputation has come to suggest, the short film finds the hot-headed Carne Brothers at odds and…
