Feature stories and artist interviews
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, London-based singer Ashleigh Bankx has shared sultry love song “Angel” alongside some steamy visuals. The independent artist’s first official release, “Angel” is an impassioned love song that arrives with accompanying visuals to set the mood. Inspired by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone and Rihanna, as…
Seldom artist deliver such a polished and massive release right out of the gate, but Singer-Songwriter MUSZETTE deliver just that and more with her debut EP, BIG MOOD. The femme fatale delivers a highly energetic and empowering anthems within every track, perfect for the comeback year ahead of us. – https://open.spotify.com/album/22i7hQlbkn3eUvYC4yvCeO MUSZETTE may have just…
Fresh from her debut album release, Swedish singer-songwriter LOVA shares the music video for her new single ‘Dance For The Hell of It’. The music video for ‘Dance For The Hell of It’ takes place during a high school dance and follows the main character’s desire to fit in. Together with synchronised dance routines and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Psychedelic Porn Crumpets drop final installment of warped visual trilogy with ‘Pukebox’ music video Completing what’s been a significant creative journey over the last few years, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and filmmaker Oliver Jones present the official video for the band’s latest single, ‘Pukebox’. DYLYN Share Electro Pop Single “Make It Naked”…
Iris teamed with fellow Norwegian SKAAR on new single “voodoo voodoo”. Today sees the release of the video for the track, a fun and horror move inspired clip made by Bergen filmmakers Brusjan. On “voodoo voodoo”, iris was inspired by the style and production of Banks and Lorde and enlisted friend (and fellow Norwegian songwriter)…
Eclectic duo Moonlight Social are kicking off the New Year with their stellar new single and lyric video for “What Do You Want From Me?” Another bold and unique song from the group, the song will take you away as it fills the room and your ears with a blissful melody that is placed throughout.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ATL Multi-genre Artist, 5AM Releases Debut Album You’re Going To Be Fine Today Singer/rapper/producer, 5AM released his album You’re Going To Be Fine via 1865/Interscope Records. On the eleven-track project the Atlanta-native creates a euphoric escape for his fans integrating R&B, alt-pop, and hip-hop, linking real stories culled from a remarkable…
Canadian alt-metal crossover stars SUMO CYCO are about to transcend into an explosive new era with their upcoming full-length, Initiation, scheduled for release on May 7, 2021 via Napalm Records! Interlaced with infectious heavy metal grooves, pop-perfected hooks, electronic undertones and a dose of punk flavor, Initiation breaks all the rules while delivering a cohesive…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope For Those I Love to release self-titled debut album on March 26th | Watch video for “Birthday / The Pain” now Following a 2020 that introduced the Dublin producer and songwriter David Balfe to the world through the hard-nosed, beautiful eulogy of debut single “I Have A Love” and the socio-political…
Below, Amber Lee tells us what “Tell Me What You Mean” actually means. Skope: Your singing has a jazzy thing going for it. Would you call yourself a jazz-influenced singer, if not fully a jazz singer? Amber Lee: This is the first time someone has stated my music is jazzy, so it’s hard to say…
Amber Lee proves to be a potent force in the world of pop on the incredible intimacy and tenderness of “Tell Me What You Mean”. Stylistically rooted in pop, she effortlessly incorporates elements of electro, funk, synth pop, and even jazz into the mix giving the sound a lovely lilting cadence. The arrangement plays to…
Nashville-based Singer-Songwriter, MEIA, is continuing to push boundaries with her unapologetic lyrics on her latest single, “Date Myself.” Out today, “Date Myself” showcases a combination of MEIA’s confident writing ability, self awareness and the exploration of different dimensions of her sensual yet commanding vocals. MEIA wants to empower women while helping to break the stigma…
One of the greatest gifts I got from 2020 is how much quarantine pushed me to grow as a producer. I learned to trust my own skills, my own ear, my own sound. That was my favorite thing about working on this cover — I got to play with situating the song inside of an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Madison Wolfe Releases Up-Beat New Country Single “Skip It” Country-pop artist Madison Wolfe releases new single titled “Skip It.” You can listen to the single by clicking here. “This song has always been a fun, flirty, feel-good song to me and when I hear this song, I think of summer with…
Exciting indie rockers “The Caught” have just released their debut album and it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. “In the Madness” is a six-track EP that takes us on a furious thrill-ride through the deepest depths of indie rock and beyond. With its thrashing guitars, hard-hitting rhythms and an overall raw, organic sound, here’s one…
With so much around us pushing us inward – toward isolation and separation – Elijah Wolf has recently struck out along a different path. His 2018 debut On The Mtn Laurel Rd earned high marks from discerning pubs like Under The Radar and Paste, and he’s expanded greatly on that sound. With Brighter Lighting, he…
Richard Lynch delivers a big-hearted mixture of country and honky-tonk on the powerful “Rodeo Town”. Volume deserves to be blasted for this is a sound that needs to be felt as well as heard. From the hit of the drums to the western twang of the guitar he brings it altogether in a way that…
Unless you’re a serious funk music aficionado, the name Felton Pilate may initially strike you as a relatively anonymous moniker. Dig deeper, however, and you’ll discover how Pilate was the lead singer of the popular band Con Funk Shun, which started way back in the mid-1970s, and recorded and performed throughout the 1980s. The group’s…
Jess joy (formerly of Moon Honey) has announced her debut solo LP, PATREEARCHY, to be released on April 16, 2021. Jess joy is a multimedia artist known for her immersive performance art experiences and banshee-esque, operatic vocals. As joy transitioned into solo artistry, PATREEARCHY blossomed. Produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) this new incarnation sees jess…
Norwegian artist, producer and creative maverick Lokoy today releases a new video for his single “relay” (with Nils Bech) – lifted from his acclaimed full length debut album badminton – out now via Propeller Recordings. A dazzling polyrhythmic pop cut incorporating African-inspired percussion and sampled Icelandic church choirs, the video for “relay” – directed by…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Brighton alt-pop trio CIEL share dreamy single ‘Pretty Face’ | released February 10th Brighton-based alt-pop outfit CIEL ready the release of nostalgic new single ‘Pretty Face’, set to drop February 10th. Building on their previous offering ‘All My Life’, CIEL’s ‘Pretty Face’ offers a cutesy and wistful dream-pop experience masking the…
#Elektragaaz are a global live and virtual instrumental group featuring a mix of live and electronic music with most of the members based in the New York metropolitan area but headed by a mysterious and intensely private Frisian composer using the pseudonym of Poppo Redband but usually referred to as simply Redband. The group exists…
Wasner’s second solo LP, Head of Roses showcases her ability to embrace new levels of vulnerability, honesty and openness, combined with the self-assuredness that comes with a decade-plus career as a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and prolific collaborator. The video for today’s release, “Two,” which was directed by Lola B. Pierson and Cricket Arrison, stars Wasner…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope U.S. Pop Star/Refugee/Mom Debuts as UK’s #2 Artist The mystical pop-leaning “What I Do” single and music video was helmed by Grammy-winning producer Damon Sharpe, who is known for his work producing Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez and more. Featuring a steady stream of feel-good hooks, SHAB draws on her own romantic…
Multicultural artist ‘THE CHARM PARK’ just released a new music video for his latest song ‘Sunflower’ to commemorate his new album that includes all his past music releases. His new album and music videos are available on all major streaming platforms and Youtube from today 3rd February 2021. THE CHARM PARK – Sunflower Music Video:…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DynamoMin Presents The Video To The Song ‘The Road’ Crazy Cousinz links up with Caitlyn Scarlett on new single ‘Sweet Side’ Affirming his status in the dance music lane after successive hit releases, ‘Sweet Side’ is a fluttering dose of melodic house from Crazy Cousinz, pairing emotion-tinged beats with the angelic…
There is a reason Dj Amaze is known as The Icon: he proved himself to the doubtful world that his full-time DJ career wasn’t a flop. The Wilmington, Del. Native by way of Phila, PA manifested his dreams to be bigger than anyone had ever expected and can say he’s worked with Kanye West, Borgore,…
It’s a rare thing when a musician releases single after single, and they keep getting better. Usually, artists take breaks between releases, so they have time to perfect their next single. Not Nas; he wastes no time when it comes to releasing hits. Nas, born Nasir Jones, is back yet again with another insanely good…
We had the opportunity to talk to emerging Korean-American urban artist J. Lee about his life, new releases and career plans. J. Lee is a unique artist who feels comfortable creating both within R&B and Hip-Hop, and always displaying a raw sincerity to “keep it brutally real” in each of his releases. Have you encountered…
New York City native, half-japanese, Lisa Remar has always loved music. Her passion for song-writing, producing and singing lives in her songs. Characterized by her soulful vocals and her unique sonic sensibility – Lisa’s music takes the listener to a familiar place they’ve never been before. Moments of playfulness transition into epic scores and vice…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Skope | Rozzi ep/video (Run Lola Run, Nile Rodgers, Monét X Change) Today, LA-based soul-pop powerhouse Rozzi embraces new beginnings with the announcement of her Hymn For Tomorrow EP — the first installment of a new full-length body of work coming later this year — due out in June on S-Curve…
PAPER has called Dana’s music an “instant release from patriarchal bullshit,” while NYLON affirmed, “the Toronto-raised Dentata has found her groove with sex-positive, femme-centered hip-hop.” You may already be familiar with her as she’s performed with Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and collaborated heavily with Kris Esfandiari. – https://www.papermag.com/dana-dentata-lil-blood-2641185227.html – https://www.nylon.com/dana-dentata-4wd-video-premiere Dana is gearing up to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lil Durk Releases Monumental Deluxe Version Of Critically Acclaimed Album ‘The Voice’ After making waves among critics and long-time fans, Lil Durk has released a deluxe version of this critically acclaimed album, The Voice. With over ten additional tracks, the veteran Drill star keeps his heart on the pulse of the…
Sevana releases a brand new visual for one of her most personal records to date “Set Me On Fire.” Captured on a Californian shoreline by director Yoram Savion, the Jamaican-born singer recalls an abusive relationship from her past in order to heal for the future. “Set Me On Fire” is produced by Protoje, J.L.L. and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Stephanie Ryann Releases New Drinking Inspired Track “Ain’t Nothing Better” Rising country songstress Stephanie Ryann releases highly anticipated new single Ain’t Nothing Better. The new single debuted on Apple Country Hot Tracks. On Thursday, Cowgirl Magazine exclusively premiered the track to their adience. “She is definitely one to go against what…
James found inspiration for “It Ain’t Me!” through his own life experiences. When he was 30 years old and married for a short time, his wife had a baby boy from a previous relationship and his biological father was never in his life. James adopted that baby boy and even after divorcing his mother raised…
Jude Gwynaire’s “King Sol and the Merwoman,” is one long, cool recording, and so we’ve taken a few minutes to have him tell us more about it. Skope: I just watched a movie about a mermaid. Is a Merwoman the same thing? Jude Gwynaire: Yes, I believe so. In my own mind, however, I see…
A sprawling, lush symphonic work Jude Gwynaire deftly weaves together a whole slew of influences on “King Sol and the Merwoman”. The whole of the piece has an extremely tactile quality to it for the percussion helps to give the grooves an elastic cadence, with the rhythms further emphasizing a spirit of togetherness. Melodies here…
Entitled “Wonder” the track is inspired by the world’s loneliest whale. Arising from a story about a whale which was discovered in the 80s, who would sing at a frequency of 52hz (lower than any species known to humans). It was believed that this whale would not be heard by any of the other whales…
Ahead of his forthcoming EP release on February 26, singer/songwriter/guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS is out with a rousing new single, “Get Down,” and it is coming at a time when a lot of folks could use the message; “‘Get Down’ is about finding a way through hard times,” CHRIS shares. “When you got your back up…
