Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

Jude Gwynaire New Single ‘A Stroll Through Chelsea With Miss Magpie’

Jude Gwynaire’s single, “A Stroll Through Chelsea With Miss Magpie,” is a leisurely musical walk, built upon acoustic guitar lines. It also includes what sounds like keyboard orchestrations supporting it. It is only 3:22 long and is an instrumental without lyrics or singing. It is both folky and jazzy, at the same time. Miss Magpie…

Melody Duncan, an Americana singer-songwriter and violinist, wows listeners on new album, “Wolf Song”

Americana/folk singer-songwriter Melody Duncan sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her new album, “Wolf Song” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Melody! This album (“Wolf Song”) is one that taps into a feeling of searching and exploring emotions. Tell us about it. Melody: I’m excited to release this album because several of the songs were…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope REB FOUNTAIN AND TALI RELEASE REMIX OF ‘HAWKS & DOVES’ ‘Hawks & Doves’ is the opening track on Reb’s acclaimed album; the gateway into her self-titled record that captivated listeners the world over. ‘Hawks & Doves (Tali Remix)’ accentuates Reb’s songwriting prowess by adding lush harmonies to repeating themes and incorporating…

New Video By The Org “Peace”

Newark is a city like no other. And yes: everybody says that about the towns where they’re from, but anybody who has spent any time in Newark will know exactly what we mean. The light, architecture, history, people, and crazy rhythms – all of the life elements in Newark are singular, characteristic, and passionately appreciated…

New Video By Moonshine Bandits ft. Corey Taylor “Live the Madness”

Something that’s been happening a lot lately in the music industry is the crossover of sounds and musicians converting to a different style of music, making something that’s exciting and unexpected. Sounds you didn’t think went well together end up being something spectacular, and that’s what Moonshine Bandits have been proving for quite some time.…

Jermaine Lockhart Presents New Song ‘Sunday Doo Dah’

Jermaine Lockhart’s “Sunday Doo Dah” is one of those blissed-out, chilled-out sounds that is a true joy to get lost in. From the effortlessly breezy hit of the keyboards to the mellowed saxophone playing, it all works wonders in creating a style that feels distinctly his own. Genre-wise, it incorporates elements of pop, funk, light…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope WATCH: Marva Von Theo – “Somewhere Safe” OCTOPUS MONTAGE STANDS AGAINST EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION WITH SEETHING NEW SINGLE “DON’T RUN YOUR MOUTH”! Following on from the unapologetic “Voices”, the anthemic “Grow Up”, the candid “Right Here With Me”, the vicious “A Shortcut” and the dynamic “Dopamine”, dynamic pop-punk/metalcore quartet Octopus Montage now…

Interview: Edel MJ Discusses His Latest Release “Soñando Despierto”

California-based artist Edel MJ recently dropped his latest hit joint titled “Soñando Despierto,” via Higher Living Music. He follows-up in style to his debut joint “Three Hearts”, a critically acclaimed trap-reggaeton fusion that launched his career, with the colossal “Soñando Despierto,” a true sonic daydream. We talked with Edel MJ about his creative process and…

Adult Mom ‘Driver’ Out Now!

Driver, the third studio album from Adult Mom, is out now via Epitaph Records. “This record has been years in the making, not only recording and production-wise, but emotionally as well,” says Knipe. “I can never be on the other side, above the trees, looking at my music with fresh eyes and ears, but I…

New Music from SheLoom “Cracked Glass”

“Cracked Glass” is the new single from transatlantic indie pop duo SheLoom (Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star) and Filippo Gaetani). It is the first song recorded after the band`s second album and the return to the original duo. It is a Prog-Pop song about a couple running away from a dystopian world on the brink…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NICK JONAS LAUNCHES “SPACEMAN” + NEW ALBUM “SPACEMAN” SET FOR LANDING MARCH 12 Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist and actor Nick Jonas has announced the arrival of his third solo album, Spaceman, with the release of the title track today via Island Records. Spaceman, the album, is set for takeoff…

Natalie Joly New Video For “Yours to Stay”

Award-winning pop-rock recording artist Natalie Joly, 24, is a career singer, songwriter, and musician who wrote her first song at age 8. A performer in New England for over a decade, Natalie has built a reputation for her powerful vocals, vibrant performances, and edgy rock-infused pop songs that are at once relatable and addictively unique.…

CYANIDE SUNDAE New Single ‘Anger Cage’

British alt rock group Cyanide Sundae have released a new single and video in the from of the track Anger Cage. Paul (singer/guitarist) from Cyanide Sundae had this to say about Anger Cage; “This track was due to be released summer 2020 as part of the promotion of the 13 date U.K. summer tour. As…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Elise Davis Releases New Song “Empty Rooms” from New LP ‘Anxious. Happy. Chill.’ Out April 16 via Tone Tree Today, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter Elise Davis released a new song “Empty Rooms” from her forthcoming album Anxious. Happy. Chill. out on April 16 via Tone Tree. The song premiered on Apple Music’s…

Violinist, Composer Lili Haydn Shares Title Track For New Album ‘More Love’

Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and violinist Lili Haydn shared the title track from her upcoming album More Love, along with an accompanying music video. More Love will be released on March 26 on Lakeshore Records. “Having spent the past several years scoring films and TV shows, Haydn’s developed a greater appreciation of space in music…

Animai takes her deepest emotional dive yet with new track ‘ISLAND’

No (wo)man is an island but somehow Animai finds brilliance when deserted. Her 3rd self release since 2020 does not disappoint. A homecoming of sorts, Animai revisits her 140 roots, with a nod to Zero 7. This time her lone production, arrangement and lyrics promise to lull the listener into serenity. A perfect soundtrack to…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LIL TJAY “CALLING MY PHONE” FT. 6LACK IS A GLOBAL SMASH “Calling My Phone” entered the Billboard Top 200 Song Consumption Chart at #1 in the U.S., #3 on the Billboard HOT 100, #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart and #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart…

New Video By Karma, Jack Rayner “Hold On Me – Jack Rayner Remix”

Sometimes the most rewarding songs for an electronic artist to remix are the ones that aren’t adjacent to the club in the slightest. The initial version of Karma’s “Hold on Me” is a slow-building ballad, lovelorn and heartbroken – a track designed for highway drives and late-night reflections. But when Karma called on producer Jack…

Ultra Eko Release New Album ‘Alternate Realities’

Yes, Ultra_Eko is a rapper that creates hip-hop music. However, his album Alternate Realities incorporates so much more than mere rap music. Although Ultra_Eko raps most of the time, he actually sings during the chorus to “Day Tripper.” Much of this music is tough and streetwise, but “Always on My Mind” (which is not the…

Olivia Morreale Releases New Single “Parasomnia”

Olivia Morreale debuts her second single, “PARASOMNIA,” from her forthcoming EP, SPACE DREAMS. “PARASOMNIA” comes on the heels of her first single, “NO ANSWER,” which was released in late January and introduced listeners to her unique blend of synthy indie-pop. “PARASOMNIA” is a dreamy wonderland of gauzy synths, infectious bass and intricately layered vocal chops.…

ALYSON MURRAY LETS LOVE GROW IN “SMALL STEPS” VIDEO

Alyson Murray celebrates the process of nurturing a new love with her the official video for “Small Steps,” off of her forthcoming EP, The AM Session, out March 18th. The video features the Australian-born, New York-based R&B/Soul vocalist channeling the raw emotion of a live performance complete with bassist Luca Soul Rosenfeld and pianist Kelly…

BAKER GRACE REVEALS STUNNING NEW SINGLE ‘BE OKAY’

“I just wanna take it slow, just wanna be alone / I wanna take a breath and conquer, all of the pain that I can’t erase.” The opening lyrics of Baker Grace’s new single “Be Ok” touches on the ubiquitous need for escape. Captured between finger plucked acoustic guitar and warm, yet unadorned synth arrangements,…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Los Esplifs Announce LP, Share “Otro País” Via Northern Transmissions, ‘ESTRAIK BACK’ Out April 20th Tuscon-based art-psych band Los Esplifs share “Otro País,” an infectiously-catchy banger complete with bombastic riffs and swinging rhythm, all steeped in dark humor. “Otro País” is the lead single from the upcoming ESTRAIK BACK, an 11-track…

THE DEV RELEASE “SHAMELESS LIFE” with MVK Music Group

Shaking the hard rock music scene with their original sound and expressive oddity, THE DEV presents its 3rd massive single, “Shameless Life”. Members of THE DEV use their self-expression and collaborative talents to create a new brand of hard rock – a kind that doesn’t conform to the norm, adding a bit of edge to…

TIA GOSTELOW New Video Entitled “Two Lovers”

Tia Gostelow turned heads in 2018 with the release of her Queensland Music Award Album Of The Year, Triple J Feature album debut record Thick Skin. Tia Gostelow’s second album Chrysalis is out now and is produced by Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy, Alex Lahey). The eleven track album features lush pop landscapes with danceable 80’s…

New Video By The High Plains Drifters “Since You’ve Been Gone”

Pop music would not be the same without its astronauts. The spaceman streaks through many of the greatest songs ever made and greatest videos ever shot, and there are very good reasons for that. The sky-walker represents the artist, walking the perimeters of consciousness, investigating new dimensions of sound, challenging himself, and taking things ever…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Remember Sports share new song ‘Materialistic’ ‘Like a Stone’, the new album from Philadelphia’s Remember Sports, is all about breaking away from old versions of yourself. Vocalist Carmen Perry (she/her) rummages through feelings of doubt and spins them into an imperative to treat herself more kindly; her experiences growing up with…

“Overdose” by Vocalist Vianchi

Photo By – Am. B Photography Ah yes, finally a worthy successor to The Weeknd’s Trilogy album. Before we forget long before Superbowl performances, Number 1 hits, and a constant sense of reinvention, The Weeknd started off as an amateur voice, a distinct tenor, dark and sexy lyrics that paint vivid pictures of the life…

Tony Cobain Bringing “The City” To You

Tony Cobain is a talented recording artist, actor, comedian and writer who just released an exciting new single titled “The City”. This song is featured on the new album called ‘Different Energy’ and I have to say that Tony Cobain has a way of bringing the story to life through music. There is also an…

Bobby Dove Releases Hopeless Romantic LP

Exotic by design but ultimately born of countrified pride more than it is a sense of adventurousness, “Like It or Not I Love You” is a song that forces listeners to read between the lines. It might not have the poppy swing of the title cut in Hopeless Romantic, or the delicate string tones of “Haunted…

KAELIN KOST DEBUTS WITH STUNNING SINGLE “MULHOLLAND DRIVE”

Today, NYC based newcomer Kaelin Kost makes her compelling debut in stunning offering, Mulholland Drive. A gorgeous dark R&B cut showcasing Kaelin’s stellar vocals atop intricately crafted production, the track serves as a vital introduction to an artist to add to your radar this year. Signed to 300 Entertainment ( Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug),…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DEAD CAN DANCE’s LISA GERRARD & JULES MAXWELL release ‘Noyalain’ single Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell, best known for their work as part of the legendary band Dead Can Dance, present ‘Noyalain (Burn’, the first single from their forthcoming studio album ‘Burn’. Produced by James Chapman (MAPS), the long-play will be…

Lux Beauregard Describes A Complex Human Nature In New Release Titled “Fireworks”

“Fireworks” is an utterly captivating song from indie-pop singer-songwriter Lux Beauregard. The Nashville-based artist exposes an interesting dilemma through enchanting soundscapes and her signature-style poetic lyricism. “Fireworks” is the study of human emotions in the midst of a global disaster. The events of the 2020 pandemic left a huge influence on the artist’s creative soul,…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope L’IMPÉRATRICE – PARISIAN NEW WAVE DISCO 6-PIECE SHARE “HÉMATOME” FROM SECOND ALBUM TAKO TSUBO (3.26) On March 26th, Paris’ inimitable space disco sextet L’Impératrice will release their anticipated second album Tako Tsubo and invite us into their singular world where fun, grooves, and the freedom to be your authentic self reign.…

Project213 Presents “Bleed With Who?”

Project213 is an explosion of ideas. Thriving in a laboratory of instruments and embedded in a collection of odd circumstances, Jared Hallock’s eclectic approach to self-expression cascades his musical perspectives over punk and rock sensibilities. Last year’s releases “Naughty Jenny” and “Shit’s so Cool” have solidified the group’s multifarious approach, and “Bleed With Who?” further…

New Video By Terry Milla “Free-Quincy”

The definition of success is subjective. Some people find it to be a lot of money and materialistic goods. And while having expensive items is a great sign of accomplishment, rapper Terry Milla holds a more personal meaning of what success means to him. For Terry, success is designing your life to prosper yourself and…

A Lie Alive – Video Premiere – ‘Taxi’

Taxi is a song that is the combination of A Lie Alive 4 years of brotherhood built by blood, sweat, an tears. This song is about seizing the moment despite any issues you having whether it be depression, drug abuse, homelessness, or just the general feeling of being lost in life. The fact no matter…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Devilz By Definition Bring A Heavy Dose Of Thrashy Groove With “Peace By Piece” Off Upcoming EP Windsor’s Devilz by Definition is a band that has been recreated many times in the past decade, and the current iteration is gearing up to drop a new EP “The Bitter Remains of Human…