Feature stories and artist interviews
No mythological system has made a more powerful impression on modern Americas’ minds than the one devised by Northern Europeans. Centuries after they were written, the Norse epics’ rhythms continue to send shudders through contemporary consciousness. We see the runes, remember the rituals, hear the stories, and feel the stark magic. Many folk and metal…
You cannot deny the fact that the Cisco certification program has started to gain a lot of traction among the masses. This is mainly because of the credentials of this vendor that have allowed the networking enthusiasts to explore further career opportunities and do what they love. If you visit the Cisco website, you will…
Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan Ashley blends a hybrid of Americana, Country, and traditional Rock and Roll. His sound and style seem to be equal parts substance and character-driven. He has established a certain credibility, by opening for artists, such as the late Eddie Money, and becoming quite prolific in the process.…
by Nick Christophers It is always nice to roll back the years to a time when music was simple and about love and happiness. Jeff Lake and his band Cellophane Flowers not only deliver the magic of the Beatles music but add a twist to it all. The idea of reviving the music that changed…
FAANGS release the video for “RELAPSE,” the latest single taken from her forthcoming debut project TEETH OUT (TEETH OUT/Sony Music Germany/RCA Records). The track and accompanying visual takes listeners further into the savage world of FAANGS, whose strikingly futuristic take on pop music embodies and embraces conflict and contradiction. Shot at the iconic Pink Motel…
Rising LA brother/sister duo Between Friends’ new track “shiny” – BETWEEN FRIENDS “shiny” Official Video “shiny” emerges as the lead single from their mixtape “tape 001” – the first of a series of three they’re dropping before their full project emerges this summer. BETWEEN FRIENDS “tape 001” Savannah and Brandon Hudson have been steeped in…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BURNS drops nostalgic new EP ‘Loving Touch’ UK-born, LA-based electronic talent BURNS debuts on newly relaunched label FFRR with new EP ‘Loving Touch’, out now. A two-track release, ‘Loving Touch’ sees BURNS capture the essence of the UK hardcore sound across two vocal-laced, piano-driven dance cuts. Opening proceedings is the emotion-tinged…
Often, music videos work as accidental visualization aids: the singer will get excited, and we’ll know that the close attention to the line he’s singing is one of the keys to understanding the song. But there’s never been a clip as helpful as the one that accompanies “It Don’t Take Much (Because I Do),” the…
“Bien,” meaning ‘good’ in French, is talented rising artist, singer-songwriter, actress, and writer Aicha Dosso‘s debut single. It is a sweet mixture of different cultures and music, spreading magnetic energy with a striking consistency. The song is the artist’s manifestation of the old forgotten art of Parisian Cabaret music. However, having a cosmopolitan background, Aicha…
Based in New York City, the singer Nazanin recently released her second single, “Red Light,” a fantastic song instilled with powerful vibes, which synchronize stupefyingly with her prepossessing voice. The piece is exquisite in the sense that it shares her emotions and feelings and the need to let go of a relationship which has become…
This Remix produced by Rami Moscovich – Tel Aviv based musician and producer, is characterized by Rami’s warm dreamy sound, influenced by the Slowcore, ambience and Dreampop scenes. The single is part of The New Zealand based musician, Sonya Waters debut album – released by Cudighi Records. Half of the album is comprised of remixes…
Country singer-songwriter George Shingleton sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about his new single, “West Virginia Moon” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, George! This single (“West Virginia Moon”) sounds like a love letter to your original home state. Tell us about the song. George: “West Virginia Moon” is definitely a love letter to my home…
Carly Moffa is a young US singer-songwriter whose talent and wholehearted passion for her craft were witnessed by the public at (very) large on American Idol when, after performing one of her own songs to unanimous praise from the judges, Katy Perry described Carly’s vocal style as “a big, beautiful, folky Florence Welch-type voice, which…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Hot Breath release “What You’re Looking for, I’ve Already Found” Hot Breath release “What You’re Looking for, I’ve Already Found” Friday, February 12 – the third single leading up to the Swedish garage rock band’s upcoming debut album “Rubbery Lips”. The single is released with a lyric video, premiered by The…
Described as bringing “A New Pop Sound to Philadelphia” (The Philadelphia Globe), Twin Pixie is a DIY synth-pop duo whose music invokes a connection between supernatural, queer and pop cultures. Notable influences include the witchy-ness of early Grimes and Purity Ring, as well as the infectious dance bops of Carly Rae Jepsen and CHVRCHES. The…
Brooklyn-based musician and creator Dräger has shared his new single “The Villain You Need” alongside an accompanying video. The alluring, synth-driven single dives into the superiority complex of a hero and how sometimes you need to be the bad guy to do the right thing. The video for the song serves as a short film,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Eskimo Joe releases video ’99 Ways’ After announcing they will be hitting the road for a national tour in March & April 2022, and releasing their single ’99 Ways’ on February 12, Indie rock icons Eskimo Joe unveil their new video for ’99 Ways’ today. Imperial x Kinetik x Awon “Something…
By R.M. Engelman Toto’s main man and the official Guitar Commander of studio session work, Luke is releasing his eighth solo album with the help of some longtime cohorts. Toto bandmates David Paich, and Joseph Williams, keyboardist Jeff Babko, bassists Jorgen Carlsson and John Pierce, drummer Gregg Bissonette, and a drummer that you may recognize…
4x Grammy Award winners for KING & COUNTRY release the updated version of their best selling album – BURN THE SHIPS (DELUXE EDITION: REMIXES & COLLABORATIONS) The forerunners of the Christian rock movement, for KING & COUNTRY, are following up the success of their Christmas album with a rerelease of their best-loved full-length, Burn the…
Jude Gwynaire shares his insight on his single, “Blue-Eyed Girl from Kilkenny” below. Skope: Since Kilkenny is a county in Ireland, is this a place you’ve visited and are familiar with? Jude Gwynaire: Actually, I’ve never been there. Would love to visit Ireland, though. Ireland’s myths reach back thousands of years, back to the age…
With a song title like “Blue-Eyed Girl from Kilkenny,” you might expect a full on Scottish or Irish jig or reel, complete with fiddles and bagpipes. Although Jude Gwynaire’s single does have a Celtic feel running through it, it is not strictly a traditional piece of Highland music. In fact, the track’s opening riff sounds…
Today marks the return of LA’s rising star and one-to-watch, Iyla, with the gorgeous official video for her song “Strings,” a fan favorite taken from her powerful 7-track EP ‘OTHER WAYS TO VENT’ (3T Entertainment/Astra Velum/EMPIRE). The playful video for “Strings,” premiered earlier today on Refinery 29, was directed by longtime collaborator, Patrick “Embryo” Tapu,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sound of Music Nostalgia for your Valentine’s Day Playlist “This enchanting Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews duet instantly captured my heart. Two characters falling in love in the midst of a troubled world. Fraulein Maria and Captain Von Trapp find solace through love within a crumbling world, as fascism rises around…
André Pelletier sings Deep Rivers’ songs with a hushed seriousness. While Deep Rivers is categorized as a folk-inspired band, the music these musicians create is more along the lines of orchestral pop. The name that keeps coming to mind again and again is Sufjan Stevens. Both Pelletier and Stevens have similarly fragile singing voices. There’s…
When you’ve been surrounded by creativity your entire lifetime, it’s natural that you would indulge yourself in the same progression you’re so familiar with. Billy D Rice was born in Canada and spent some time in Boca Raton, Florida. He falls under the umbrella of country but can easily be identified as country rock, country…
Music in its simplest form has a way of bringing us back to a certain place. Simple guitar chords and a really good rhythm trigger something in our brains and shakes a memory loose. Music is a time machine, and that’s exactly how it feels when listening to Pennan Brae. The Vancouver singer-songwriter’s discography will…
Vibrant pop-rock guitarist Ariel Bellvalaire has released a video to her high energy track “Elastic.” The video is filled with Bellvalaire’s signature flair, and through a collection of stunts, she tells the story of a love that she just can’t quit. The vibrant visuals combine stunning acrobatics, spirited solos, and meaningful nods to some of…
Siena Bjorn is a singer/songwriter whose music dances between pop, alt R&B and Jazz. Capturing the attention of listeners across the globe, Siena uses her distinct, powerful vocals and captivating melodies to express her feelings and experiences as a woman, while touching on self-discovery and self-love. Born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Denver, Colorado,…
A southern fried piece of country, Pamela Hopkins celebrates the small elements of life with “Little Things”. Everything has a blissful cadence to it. Layer upon layer is added into the mix resulting in a swirling tapestry of sound. By far though the highlight comes from the dual vocals. The call and response add to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Joce Reyome – Cross My Heart is officially live! It was a fantastic experience working with Erin Costelo and Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions) on this song. In my day-to-day life I am very easy-going, almost to a fault. When it came time to say “yes” or “no” or “I don’t like…
At 10 years old, her worldview opened up to become a performer when she sang 2 self-written songs at an open mic in Nashville, TN. Needless to say that from an early age, New York-based Simone has set her vision on sharing her love for music. “Kissing Strangers”‘s arrangements are sonically rich to match, mixing…
Dublin born, London based country-pop artist Aoife Carton bursts back onto the scene in 2021 with her brand new single ‘Who I Am Today’. Having previously seen support from RTÉ Radio 1, 4FM, KCLR, Dublin City FM and Tom Robinson’s BBC 6 show Fresh on the Net, Aoife is set to make her mark with…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Symphonic Metal Unit SIRENIA Presents New Cover Single, “Voyage Voyage” French-Norwegian symphonic metal institution SIRENIA will unveil their tenth studio album, Riddles, Ruins & Revelations, this Friday, February 12 via Napalm Records. The 11-track album skilfully portrays the band’s multifaceted nature and offers a versatile symphonic metal vortex through splicing heavy…
Royalty is a double-edged sword, especially in hip-hop. To the kings go the dollars, the accolades, the awards, and the instruments of power. But kings also shoulder great responsibility. A king needs to carry on tradition; he’s a living link to hip-hop’s past and a bridge to hip-hop’s future – and those bridges must bear…
Gary Pratt delivers a pitch-perfect piece full of honestly on the aptly named “A Song You Can Drink A Beer To”. The song has a playful disposition to it as it goes through all the many different life events that can be a cause for having a beer from the joyous to the sorrowful. With…
On their newest album, Eight Ball, Chicago based rockers, Go Time, have pushed themselves to new heights. With 20 tracks, in total, this record could have qualified as a double release. Not to repeat any historical mistakes, though, Go Time have opted instead for an epic opus of power pop and more. The band enlisted…
A night out on the town is coming to a close, and with its conclusion Raquel Kiaraa finds herself flooded by an ocean of romantic memories, all of which seem to have led to this precise moment in time. She’s in the arms of her other half, the reason for her being alive by her…
The soulful, smooth and tender tune “Someone Like You” has arrived from Alyson Murray’s upcoming EP, The AM Session, due out March 18th, 2021. The Australian-born, New York-based quixotic vocalist is carving her own vulnerable space between R&B, soul, and jazz––brilliantly painting portraits of love and loss with honest lyricism and delicate, passionate vocals. Check…
Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jesse Rosenthal shared his new single “Ever Since You Left.” The track is the second offering from Rosenthal’s upcoming solo debut The Killing Language. Look at My Records featured the track today as a “New & Notable” pick, praising, “The track flows with a lively, bombastic energy that stems from a…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope MONSTA X RAPPER, I.M, RELEASES SOLO MINI ALBUM & VIDEO I.M, Rapper of K-pop group Monsta X, has released his highly anticipated Solo Digital Mini Album, DUALITY, today; which Metro UK referred to as “…a chill, trap-inspired five-track record best listened to on a long night time drive.” This release comes…
