Feature stories and artist interviews
With striking and energetic performances, DJ Ty Street defines entertainment. When people think of an artist, they naturally associate with actors, musicians, and singers. But how often do we think of a DJ? With a growing following amongst people of all ages, DJ-ing is becoming a highly popular method of artistic and musical expression. To…
With an occupation in the music industry covering more than 20 years, Angel “AROCK” Castillo has found himself with one main goal – to help DJs, producers, artists, and music makers be heard. As a former DJ and founding CEO of BPM Supreme, AROCK has fictitious agreements with more than 100 record labels, making the…
The reggae cover of the worship hit features a global cast of over 80 performers, each recording their own performances for inclusion in the new single & video. “I can’t remember such a polarizing time in recent history, so we decided to do a video that shows what connects us and can truly bring us…
Good R&B moves you, but great R&B – that timeless kind of R&B – transports you. Boyz II Men knew the difference, Blackstreet knew it, and their modern counterparts in Final Draft definitely know it. The three-piece – Lucky, Divine, and Voice – are one holy trinity of pipes, looks, and hooks. The Atlanta group…
Nashville-based indie artist Maddie Medley has shared the official video for “Coming of Age,” the title track from the artist’s debut EP, Coming of Age, Pt. 1. Directed by Blythe Thomas (Grace VanderWaal, Hozier, Quinn XCII), the video is streaming now on Medley’s official YouTube channel. On the EP’s title track, Medley brings her purposeful…
Grammy- and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Kali Uchis shares the video for her latest track, “La Luz” featuring Jhay Cortez, directed by Lauren Dunn and co-directed by Uchis. The song, produced by Tainy and written by Kali, Cortez and Tainy in Miami, is from Uchis’ forthcoming second studio album, her first Spanish language project. “I hope…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Anna of the North releases Believe EP Consisting of celestial home made reworks of “Dream Girl” and “Lovers,” breathtaking new song “Someone Special,” and an ethereal cover of Cher’s “Believe,” the EP is rooted in heartfelt retrospection and nostalgia. Opening with a cover of Bendik Baksaas band’s “Lover Ghost,” Anna gets…
“It was like going down memory-lane working with my friend Dave Audé on the Coyote Ugly MegaMix,” said LeAnn Rimes, about her latest release. 20 years on from the cultural phenomenon hit that was Coyote Ugly, LeAnn Rimes returns to our collective consciousness with the Coyote Ugly Megamix, a remix by world-renowned DJ Dave Audé.…
So here we are again and we have another amazing guest here on @skopemag. He is Alex Price from Canada and he has his new single ‘Love in LA’ is getting real attention. We were so excited when Alex offered us a candid Q&A to let the @skopemag audience know what’s up with him. We…
Perfectly simple, yet layered in emotions, singer-songwriter Svea Lyon delivers a heart-stopping single today in “Perfect Wrong Time” – https://open.spotify.com/track/27sVqsM5GH54eUdJJFVtoP Driven by the beauty of the piano, Svea Lyon encapsulates that heart-wrenching feeling of meeting that perfect someone at the perfectly wrong time. If things were different, if the timing had allowed, that love would…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CHEMICAL SAFARI & D-WAYNE DROP FUNKY PILLS TOGETHER ON SMASH DEEP Raves for days with the party banger ‘Funky Pills’ from nocturnal animals Chemical Safari (aka Brody Jenner) and D-wayne who have linked up to drop some techy-styled house wobble to the dancefloor or living room! Those tuning in for this…
Electro-pop artist KYLO delivers yet again with her signature atmospheric and sultry vocals with her newest single “Undertow” today. With lush and layered production perfectly balancing her soft and tender vocals, KYLO delivers an ambient single that will definitely be worth every repeated listening. A vibey break-up song about feeling smothered by a person and…
The groundbreaking success of the recently released Marvel Studios, Disney+ WandaVision series trailer prominently featuring The Platters timeless hit Twilight Time has prompted the acclaimed international vocal group to release a new video and a single. http://instagram.com/theplattersnow Frederick J. Balboni, Jr., Chairman, President, and CEO of Herb Reed Enterprises LLC, commented, “The Twilight Time video…
There is no force in popular culture more irresistible than a perfectly realized pop song. A great pop song will have you moving by the first chorus and singing along by the last. Good ones entertain you for three minutes; great ones keep playing in your head long after the music stops. They sound like…
LoungeZotica 3000’s offers a tasteful surf-rock soaked rendition of “The Munsters” theme. They channel the energy of the great Dick Dale while the guitar work weaves itself together into something truly invigorating. Rhythms opt for a taut, driving pulse thanks in large part to the impeccable bass work. Wayne Olivieri delivers a wry piece of…
Brooklyn, NY based Rue Snider’s follow up to 2018’s 80’s washed City Living promises to be a quieter more introspective affair. Coming on the heels of the first single, “David Bowie’s Clothes,” the new track, “Spinning,” releases today. Snider calls it a “Gospel song for atheists” and the meditative chorus invitation to “breathe just breathe”…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Ulf Nilsson – New album out now! Ulf has signed with the record label Fifth Island Music and is now ready to release his second solo album ‘Make A Move’ TODAY (October 23rd). This album has been in the making for some years now, from early 2015 to late 2019. Three…
Aussie rockers Starcrazy are excited to announce the release of their debut EP in early 2021. It’s no wonder the talent behind Starcrazy’s heaviest influences have been the first to recognize the in-your-face dynamics of their own trailblazing styles when applauding the band’s perfect blend of 70s glam rock meets late 80s alternative metal. Starcrazy’s…
Los Angeles singer/songwriter Lawrence Rothman has announced their sophomore album available on January 29th via KRO Records. An album in two parts, it starts with Good Morning, America, a nine-song LP that includes guest’s legendary songwriter, singer and GRAMMY Award winner Lucinda Williams as well as Marissa Nadler, Mary Lattimore, Girlpool, Pino Palladino, and more…
Amir Beats is a Artist/Producer/composer/DJ/Drummer/Keyboardist, and videographer from Houston, Texas. The song “Got Em Throwin Dollars” is about independent females who have their game so tight that they have the big ballers throwin them dollars out. Amir beats is a composer, producer, DJ, rapper, singer, audio engineer, drummer, actor, and videographer from Houston, Texas. He…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GHXST release new single taken from ‘Dark Days’ EP, out on November 16th Grunge-noise duo GHXST will release their new EP ‘Dark Days’ on 16th November. They have now shared a new track taken from the EP. Even if ‘U R My Night’ moves at a somehow slower pace than what…
3amTomorrow is an American indie rock band formed in 2016 by vocalist/musician Mikael-Ja’Hon Moore, drummer Victor Slagle, and bassist Darren Myers. After several line-up changes, the band has emerged with an original sound only consisting of its core founding members. 3AMT’s early career was heavily driven by live performances, consisting of local house shows, competitions,…
As a 2019 CMA Ontario nominee for “Roots Artist of the Year” and recent Artist of the Month, up and comer Mackenzie Leigh Meyer is already getting industry nods for her unique style and enchanting vocals. – https://songwhip.com/mackenzieleighmeyer/before-you Partnering up with esteemed producer Jeff Dalziel (2018/2019 Canadian Country Music Association Producer of the Year) on…
Canadian singer-songwriter Dani Kristina releases her debut EP “Aura”, featuring previously released tracks “Burning Parachute” and “You Don’t Get to Choose” as well as three new songs “Deceived”, “Drift Away” and “Laundry Day”. Created alongside Grammy-nominee Trevor James Anderson, who co-wrote “Drift Away”, “Aura” fuses various influences and genres to create a cinematic pop sound.…
After announcing the project last week, Omar Apollo is back to release Apolonio. His debut project features guest appearances by Kali Uchis and Ruel alongside production collaborations with Albert Hammond Jr, Mk.gee, DJ Dahi, Teo Halm, and Michael Uzowuru. The project also includes Apollo’s previously-released singles “Want U Around” featuring Ruel, “Dos Uno Nueve,” titled…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope A Story Told Release New Single/Video, “On and On” Following the band’s previous singles “Home for the Summer,” “Now Now Now,” and “Messed Around,” “On and On” is a high energy pop-punk track that sonically pays homage to the genre’s all time greats while providing a modern twist. ”We’re constantly seeking…
Maybe you think you’ve seen every hot take on quarantine life. Zoom videos, stock footage, self-made home movies, but we’re betting you haven’t seen anything quite like Brooklyn-based duo Papi Shiitake’s “Quarantine Dream” video. The animated clip swoons across the screen with as much carefree bounce as one would expect from this dream-pop jam. If…
Okay here we are midway through the week and we have got the awesome Natty Prophets here with the new single – ‘Cherish’. Formed in 2018 Natty Prophets is a reggae band with influences of rock, rap and funk. We love the new single and overall vibes from this group. Join us today as we…
Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz go with a timeless funky hip-hop sound on the celebratory “Clap Beat”. The liveliness of the piece makes it feel so outright physical for it virtually demands participation. Incredibly infectious the groove is a tight one as it brings together handclaps and foot stomps in a way that has a…
Confidence can make or break any album, and in Marc Miner’s debut offering Smile When You’re Wasted, it’s the catalyst for some of the record’s most profound moments, such as the otherwise poetically heart-wrenching “Nothing Good Bout the Way I Live” and uncompromisingly rocking “Border Town Bar.” Miner doesn’t want to run with any particular crowd…
There’s been nothing fun about our global predicament in 2020. Nevertheless, the worldwide health crisis has given us a rare opportunity for collective reflection about the things we share — like dancing, for instance. Stuck at home, thousands upon thousands of dancers have taken to the Internet posting footage of themselves in action, and, in…
Lou Lou is the third single to be released from their upcoming EP Blue. The song explores lost love and the complicated feelings that emerge with it. With a stripped-down sound, the band takes its listeners on a sentimental journey where Joakim’s vulnerable voice leaves no one untouched. The band about the song: “Lou Lou…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Biig Piig Releases Two New Tracks “Oh No / Liahr” Today, Biig Piig has dropped two brand new tracks, “Oh No” and “Liahr.” The songs both perfectly capture her ability to find moments of calm and clarity even in the most chaotic of circumstances. “Oh No” was written about that timely…
A week before election day in one of the most contentious and discordant political years in more than half a century, folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time has announced that they are unveiling a music video to appeal for unity and compassion on Tuesday, October 27, one week before Election Day at – “Get Together,” a…
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Les Fradkin numerous times in the past and I have yet to be disappointed with his material. Les is an award-winning songwriter/composer, highly-skilled guitarist and a pioneer of MIDI guitar. The 21st Century “New Media” artist is a man of many layers and has continued to peel away…
It doesn’t take much to get a hold of the melody and the vice grip Leo Sawikin has on the listener in his debut solo song, “Golden Days”. Sawikin, who also sings in the alternative rock band, The Chordaes (out of NYC), doesn’t hold back his emotions or true thoughts in the wistful hit. Composed…
“My world is love / My world is peace / My world is lovin’ me for me” croons a confident Linda Imperial in the swinging chorus of her new single “I Found Me,” currently out and digitally available everywhere smart indie blues-rock is sold and streamed. Imperial has built much of her extensive career off…
‘Dont Look Down’ is a beautiful, acoustic ballad that explores the conversations you have within your mind to bring out the best version of yourself. Following on from his recent anthems, ‘Lucky Land’, Mountain Man’ and ‘Real Me’, Witkowski has stripped back his ‘big sound’ style and replaced it with pure acoustic brilliance for ‘Don’t…
Josephine Okujeni, A Nigerian Los Angeles based Singer songwriter self releases a new ballad titled ‘Can’t Breathe’. Can’t Breathe, a soulful intriguing Ballad that reveals a melancholy and somber theme. The song which was inspired from conflicts encountered in present day today, coupled with the world’s current state of enduring a global pandemic, an outcry…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sanya N’Kanta Releases New Track “The Hard Lesson” Today, the Jamaican-born, Charlotte-based musician Sanya N’Kanta has shared his new song “The Hard Lesson.” The track is currently streaming on American Songwriter who calls it “An emotionally gripping song.” “The Hard Lesson” will be available on streaming services this Friday, October 23rd.…
