Feature stories and artist interviews
E.G. Holmes delivers a tender, heartfelt ode on the classic country folk style of “Time To Rest”. With nods to Bob Dylan’s masterful storytelling, there is a patience to the way he delivers the lyrics. Every line feels carefully considered and balanced for maximum impact. Delivery too has an honesty to it for he sings…
Slow Burning Car is back with another album bursting at the seams with electrifying energy this year. ‘Projection’ radiates the rich talent of the rock-rooted five-piece. This recent album comes off the back of their fourth studio album ‘Defection’ — a stunning sonic experience oozing the alt-rock attitude that pours from each note in the…
Malaysian Prog-Metal band, ‘Transient Loss’ showcases venue’s full ceiling of LED in sync with the beats of progressive breakdowns in latest MV Torn’ aims to create a ‘larger than life’ soundscape. The solos are intentionally theatrical and breakdowns, intentionally obnoxious. It tells the story of a complacent generation. The collective minority twists the words of…
Miranda Joan is a Canadian neo-soul singer and songwriter born in Montréal and raised in Vancouver. Joan uses her multicultural upbringing from both French and English backgrounds as well as her reverence of music legends such as Stevie Wonder and Carole King and contemporary artists such as Erykah Badu, Anderson Paak and Emily King to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch Flock of Dimes official video for “Hard Way” Today, Flock of Dimes (aka Jenn Wasner) is sharing the official video for “Hard Way,” directed by Lachlan Turczan. “Hard Way” is another standout from Wasner’s second solo LP, Head of Roses, an album that showcases her ability to embrace new levels…
Minxey’s latest, ultimate heartbreak revenge track “Hope She Hurts You”, is well-produced and masterfully executed, with a neat focus on details and a one-of-a-kind sound that highlights her ability to combine catchy melodies with forward-thinking hooks and other sonic ideas. From the melancholic beats of indie music to the punch of pop, Minxey highlights her…
Jimkata are a three-piece anthemic, synth-washed, electro-rock band based out of Ithaca. With a triumph of swirling analog synths, infectious pop hooks and candid lyrics, Jimkata have built a distinct sound which has been resonating with listeners across the country. Friends since middle school, Evan Friedell, Aaron Gorsch and Packy Lunn infuse Jimkata, (named after…
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…
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…
@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…
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…
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’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…
Rising Inspirational Pop singer/songwriter NEDY, spreads a message of self-love and strength with the release of her latest single, “Made to Be.” It is easy to get caught up in society’s standards and consider God-given qualities to be scars, especially when bullied for what makes you special. “Made To Be” serves as a guiding light…
@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…
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…
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…
“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…
@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…
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.…
Today, with the release of her vibrant, retro-pop video for “Get It Out,” the LA-born, Tel Aviv-based singer/songwriter Talia Londoner shares the first taste of her euphoric musical sound, destined to place her among the next generation of pop stars. Combining the vibrant feminist visuals of early Madonna and the classic emotional style of Katy…
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…
@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…
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…
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…
@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…
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…
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 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 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…
“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,…
@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…
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 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…
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…
@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…
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 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…
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…
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),…
