Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

New Video By Jack Rayner “Daydream”

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…

Chloé Caroline – “Ready”

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…

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@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…

New Music From Gwen Stefani “Slow Clap feat. Saweetie” Out Now On Interscope Records

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…

DORYAN releases new extravagant single “Peach”

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…

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@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…

Larry Jay New Single and Video ‘Lottery’

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…

Clark Ford Presents New Album ‘You’re The Best’

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.…

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@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…

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@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…

KING FLAMMA drops new visuals for By ‘Any Means Necessary’

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…

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@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…

HeIsTheArtist Present New Video For ‘If I Were A Virgin Again’

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…

The Impersonators New Single ‘Scarlet Hell’

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…

New Video By Me And My Nightmare “Mad World”

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…

Jimmy Rae Discovers a New Treasure; Time to Crown Kingsley!

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…

New Video By Pierre Porter “Marry Me”

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…

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@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…

Famed Netflix Actress Debut Single – Talia Jackson

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…

RIVIN releases his new single ‘Give You Up’ featuring Ali B

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…

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@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…

CASILIAN Release ‘If We Could’

CASILIAN is a fusion between the roughness of rock and roll riffs, the tightness of electronica and the wonderful harmonies of folk music; packed together in an explosive trio. Their electric chemistry brings a sense of playful intensity to the places they perform, their light-heartedness and osmosis on stage make their live performances an experience…

New Video By FreeWorld “D-Up (Here’s To Diversity)”

There’s a good case to be made that there’s no city more important to the development of popular music than Memphis, Tennessee. It’s the home of the king of Rock and Roll, one of the cradles of the blues, the gateway to the Dirty South, and the birthplace of dozens of influential rappers and rap…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ISLAND share new video for “Everyone’s The Same” | New single out now on Frenchkiss Records Today, London’s ISLAND have shared a new video for their recent single “Everyone’s The Same.” The surreal and cyclical new video (dir. by Joel Barney) sees frontman Rollo Doherty leaving his dressing room to join…

Marlon Boone new Single “Dance With Me”

Marlon Boone embraces a nu jazz kick on the soulful spirit of “Dance With Me”. Here he makes the saxophone sing for there is a lushness to the overall sound. Everything here works positively glistening with a warm glow. References to Marlon’s approach abound, as he takes a page from Sam Gendel’s experimental yet highly…

Brett Smith-Daniels – the future of Rock N’ Roll?:

The young British songwriter described as “the future of rock n’ roll” by Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses) is taking aim at politicians’ lack of conviction to climate change action with his latest single “Teenagers From Mars?”. In a track littered with lyrical references to the likes of Bowie, Elton John and Joni Mitchell—it’s 3…

Naomi Cowan Protects Her “Energy” with Exuberant new single

Today, reggae singer Naomi Cowan releases “Energy”, her first single of 2021. Produced by Izy Beats (Koffee “Toast”, Jorja Smith & Burna Boy “Be Honest”) the upbeat r&b and reggae laced track serves as a cautionary yet charming mantra of protecting your peace and keeping your vibrations, aura and confidence high no matter what. “Energy…

Melanie Rogers New Single ‘Fever’

There’s a lot to take in with Melanie Rogers’ latest single “Fever”. It is, first, the sound of someone breaking away from their musical past. Rogers, until recently, framed her musical art around religious concerns and making an impact in the Contemporary Christian genre. The thought of her writing, much less recording and releasing, a…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope OUT NOW: Indubious Releases New Album “The Bridge” on Easy Star Records Indubious’ highly anticipated full-length album The Bridge is out now on Easy Star Records. The record finds a strong balance between Indubious’ unique production and sound coupled with an all-star lineup of guests including Sizzla, Capleton, Anthony B, Jah9,…