Feature stories and artist interviews
@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…
DynamoMin Presents The Video To The Song ‘The Road’ A-Trak + WEISS debut “Funk U” “Funk U” is truth in advertising: WEISS and A-Trak moving your body with insane drums, an iconic sample, and decades of DJ expertise. Marking WEISS & A-Trak’s first official collaboration (following Trizzy’s remix of WEISS & Harry Romero’s “Where Do…
Leo Sawikin, a New York City-based pop/rock singer-songwriter and visionary artist, unleashes double-single with “Born Too Late” and “Take What You Want” Leo Sawikin (former frontman of The Chordaes) sat down with @skopemag to talk about his new solo singles, “Born Too Late” and “Take What You Want” (out now). @skopemag: This double-sided single features…
Twenty years of collaboration could cause separation and differences – or everlasting bonds. Dynamic duo Shaheed and Dj Supreme are the latter. They’re one of hip-hop’s most consistent groups by revitalizing traditional boom-bap rap. The Birmingham, Alabama natives have shared the stages with legends like Jurassic 5, Raekwon, Atmoshpere, and Brother Ali. The 2013 LP…
Tom Tikka goes for a hard-hitting classic rock style with “Turn Back The Time”. With an urbane take on the very roots of rock n’roll, the whole of the track feels grand, even stately in its patient, persistent fashion. His voice draws a close comparison to Jon Brion’s similarly soulful spirit, one that feels quite…
There’s perhaps nothing worse in music than when snobbery infects the better part of an entire scene or genre, and as unfortunate as it is for me to admit personally, this is certainly true of the modern ambient style. Working against this narrative with a humble approach to hybridity that I wasn’t anticipating I’d find…
Gracie Nash is too young to remember the halcyon eras of classic pop songcraft, but she does remember what these songs meant to her growing up during the early 2000s era of fizzy divas and boy bands. Songs from the 1950s through the 1970s were an escape from painfully complex school dynamics. These songs gave…
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and soon to be mother Victoria Monét is back with sultry new track “F.U.C.K.” Written by Monét and produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, Victoria’s unmistakable vocals glide over a laid-back R&B beat, soulful harmonies, and elastic electric guitar to produce this modern-day love song. A reflection of the updated approach to…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rising German Post Rock Group THERE’S A LIGHT Signs Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records Napalm Records is pleased to welcome an outstanding new post rock discovery to its growing roster. Germany’s THERE’S A LIGHT has just inked a worldwide record deal with the premier rock and metal label! After releasing…
Grammy® Nominated artist Eric Alexandrakis has announced the release of LOVE’S A BITCH, his new quirky Valentine’s Day release containing a mixture of new tracks, and love themed songs from his [recently unleashed] critically acclaimed double album TERRA [written and recorded around the world on a 16-track recorder]. Coming on the heels of I.V. CATATONIA:…
Lyrico Godchild has inspired fans with the release of his most recent single. “Only You” ft. church boy combines rap rhymes with the praise for the Lord. “Only You” ft. church boy is an upbeat song that is full of uplifting worship. Lyrico Godchild’s lyrics are about sharing God’s love with humanity and what God…
Avant-garde LA artist Creature Benny, who describes himself as “kind of a campfire, punk singer-songwriter” thanks to his amateurish approach to guitar-playing and anti-establishment/generally alienated lyrical content, has announced that he is unveiling the video for his latest single “Rock And Roll (My Face Off).” The song, which appears on the recently-released 18-track album Tales…
With a year of increased travel restrictions both behind us, and ahead further still, award-winning Canadian country-pop artist Alexis Taylor’s new single is the “Getaway” audiences just may need. “If there was ever a need to escape from reality and take a vacation, 2020 and 2021 are it,” the Huntsville, Ontario-raised, Nashville, Tennessee-based artist muses.…
PAYDAY kicks starts 2021 with a brand new in-your-face and mighty new single titled Dolphin, out today. Co-produced by Andy M, from Death Grips, Dolphin comes with an equally rambunctious official music video, directed by Gabe Hostetler and features the 16-year-old singer and lyricist, who is undeniably poised for stardom. The video debuted today on…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Piper Shaw – Track: Stupid for Loving you Piper Shaw is a singer songwriter with a pop, country, and a little bit of soul feel to her unique style of music. She began songwriting at an early age but her songs went unheard until December 2019 when she first stepped…
The J.O.B. adopt a hard-hitting, no-nonsense style on the emotionally wrought “Criminal”. Rhythm is everything and from the percussion all else flows flawless. With a deft attention to detail, they allow the whole of the collection to simply stun. Volume is a given for the way they make the listener experience the sound feels quite…
Band life in the pandemic: Civil unrest, riots, and jilted hearts inspire this pair of new singles from Richmond rock band The J.O.B. Working bands everywhere watched their gig calendars evaporate into thin air when the pandemic caused live music venues to cancel shows and eventually close their doors in the spring of 2020. With…
Amsterdam-based odd/pop composer – MONOKINO – has released a brand new single: “Bend Or Break”. Released as part of an innovative UK-NL cultural exchange, “Bend Or Break” is a bubbling broth of influences and styles designed to break down barriers and push the limits. Written in direct reaction to the endless stream of grim statistics,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DynamoMin Presents The Video To The Song ‘The Road’ Stream + Share “Riding a Tiger” by Alora Farenweh Alora Farenweh is a young Canadian singer-songwriter who creates dreamy folk-pop with the hope of transporting her listeners to another world. As someone who struggles with depersonalization disorder/derealization disorder (where you feel you…
What would it mean to feel like a bank? Well, banks are landmark institutions; they’re often cornerstones of the cities they’re in. Banks are reliable – when we say we can bank on something, that means it’s definitely going to happen. Most of all, banks have money. When Paydro tells us that he “Feel Like…
“What If” I told you that Tia McGraff is a singer-songwriter sensation that is beyond belief? I hope you would be intrigued and ask yourself “What If” he’s telling the truth and this Tia McGraff is the real deal. I can honestly and wholeheartedly confess to you that I tell no lies and that Tia…
Following the release of their debut album B4 The Storm and the platinum-earning success of lead single “Lemonade,” featuring Gunna, Don Toliver, and NAV, Internet Money returns once more with an animated music video for “Blastoff,” featuring late rapper Juice WRLD and Trippie Redd. Out now via 10K Projects / Internet Money Records, the video…
New York indie-pop duo, Roan Yellowthorn, have announced their forthcoming new album, Another Life, due to release on May 14, 2021 via Blue Élan Records. The John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Waxahatchee, Alvvays) produced 11-song set features Jackie McLean’s lush keyboards and keening, incisive vocals over the intricate drums of her partner Shawn Strack, with additional…
22 yo London based artist Delilah Montagu today releases her brand new single and EP of the same name This Is Not A Love Song. Lauded by critics as one of the most urgent songwriters of a generation, this new EP is autobiographical in nature and inherently honest in stature, as Delilah marries lived experiences…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DynamoMin Presents The Video To The Song ‘The Road’ Slumberland announces repress of Tony Molina’s “Confront The Truth” EP, pre-order now When Tony Molina first released Confront The Truth in 2016 it had been a long three years since his previous record (the now-classic album Dissed And Dismissed) and anticipation was…
A foot stomping piece of splendor, John Vento goes for a great, rich communal spirit on the powerful “Not Your Kinda Man”. Everything here has an immediacy to it one that feels rather righteous while the whole of the track unfurls in a splendor, full of vibrant color and texture. Melodies have their own timelessness…
Human beings have always treated the forest with awe and reverence. The woods are a place of mystery and danger; they symbolize the unknown, the untamed, the unpredictable. Yet, the forest is also a place of life, renewal, and healing. The plants that grow wild in the dense woods can be poisonous – and they…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch Chad VanGaalen’s official video for “Samurai Sword,” the first single from ‘World’s Most Stressed Out Gardener’ out March 19th, 2021 Multimedia auteur Chad VanGaalen has delivered a phenomenal animated video for “Samurai Sword,” the first single from World’s Most Stressed Out Gardener, his new album — out on CD/LP/DSPs March…
La cantautora Dominicana Luchy DR llega al 2021 mas fuerte que nunca, lanzando el tema y video musical de “365”. La cancion fue producida por el multi premiado Alcover, Rone, Ayydot y Sam-e Lee Jones, el video musical estuvo a cargo de Max G Perez. El tema Urbano es una cancion sensual que habla de…
Alternative pop-rockstar Lisey Tigra aims to start 2021 with a bang, with the release of her new single “Crime Scene”, which is produced by the Grammy Award-winning Brett Shaw (Florence + the Machine, Foals, Lady Gaga). The rising London-based singer delivers a powerfully emotional, raw vocal with a dark yet romantic feel and proves she…
Emeline is a singer, songwriter, actress, and musician based in Los Angeles. As a writer, Emeline is known for her biting lyrics, catchy hooks, and minimal yet cutting edge production. She is inspired by a variety of genres and that is reflected in the numerous diverse projects she has taken on as a songwriter. Her…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope REZZ RELEASES NEW TRACK “SACRIFICIAL” FEAT. PVRIS DJ/producer Rezz kicks off 2021 by releasing her new track “Sacrificial” feat. PVRIS via RCA Records. This is Rezz and PVRIS’s first collaboration together. Rezz says, “When PVRIS sent over the vocal I immediately had an idea for the song. I love her music,…
Eddie Cohn embraces an urbane sense of pop on the playful percussion of “FREEDOM”. His lyricism possesses such poetry to it for each verse is balanced for maximum effect. Melodies waft on through with nimble crispness. A classic AM pop spirit rises up from the Peace Spirits Band’s “Oh God”. Bluesy to its very core…
Jeremy Parsons offers a heartfelt piece of country folk on the tender ode of “Something Other Than You Are”. Nothing here ever feels overwrought for he balances the whole of the work in a way that feels outright splendid. So many different layers intermingle resulting in something truly timeless, from the gentle hit of the…
Little Wretches offers a poignant piece of beautiful balladry on the bombastic “All My Friends”. Giddy with energy they race through the track length with gleeful abandon. Instrumentally dense they incorporate so much into the mix. Nods to groups like the Decemberists feels perhaps unavoidable for they possess that same level of skill with storytelling.…
