Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Listen to Max Foreman’s “Second Time Around” via MXDWN; debut EP out this Friday, 3/5 Today Max Foreman is sharing his new single “Second Time Around” via MXDWN. Check out the premiere here. Max Foreman’s self-released debut, Underground, is due out this Friday, March 5th. In case you’ve missed them, check…
In her new music video for her song, “PrettyBoy”, Detroit-based Neo-Soul artist Sara Marie Barron recruits artists from her community to tell stories of love during lockdown. “I wanted to share the message that we can find magic in the mundane with love, especially while quarantined together during a pandemic,” Barron explains. “Love has been one of the…
Seth Samuelson Cocquit, an Americana singer-songwriter based in Illinois and member of Americana outfit Harvest Sons, releases new single, an ode Midwestern values and hard work, called “Old Timer” Americana singer-songwriter Seth Samuelson Cocquit sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about his new single, “Old Timer” (out now.) @skopemag: Hi, Seth! This single (“Old Timer”)…
During these demanding pandemic times, there are words that have become the new norm in our daily vocabulary. One of these words is Distance, which is the title to RIVIN’s new record coming out February 19th. Distance is a pop/dance song that dares to combine the melancholic feel of 2020 with the colourful vibes of…
Grey DeLisle is a Grammy-winning recording artist. Her albums The Graceful Ghost and Iron Flowers (released on Sugar Hill/Vanguard Records) were critically acclaimed and have reached fans around the world through radio, press, and touring. She is now preparing the release of an album of cover songs for Regional Records called Borrowed. Grey is also…
Longtime fans know that AV Super Sunshine is super happy and super extra-terrestrial– and with his newest single, the world now knows that this Wisconsin native is “Super Cool.” AV has been living the peace, love, and rock ‘n roll life with a string of global radio hit songs to show for it. He’s taken…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Colin Miller (Asheville) shares “Cut the Field” single & video “New single ‘Cut the Field’ is indicative of this ambiguity while also highlighting the heart to these songs, little ripples of beauty that reach out from the fog. Here, there are swirls of noise that weave in and out of the…
Bongo Boy TV Season 10 Episode 3 featuring music videos from around the world by these featured artists. This TV episode premiers on Tuesday March 2, 2021 in Portland, Oregon on Channel 29 at 10:30pst and is followed by a total of 72+ Terrestrial TV channels rotation in the USA. Besides this heavy TV rotation…
The first thing that comes to mind when considering “Dopesmokers of the World Unite and Take Over,” is its title’s similarity to The Smiths’ song, “Shoplifters of the World Unite.” However, these two songs couldn’t be any more different. While The Smiths’ song is all about finding community among petty criminals. Blind Uncle Harry, in…
On their new single, Conceptz ask a select community of individuals to “Hold This L.” L is of course short for loss, and Conceptz offers the letter to their haters, to display for all to see. Two brothers out of New York, comprise the group known as Conceptz. Hydrophawnix and Short Fuze, established Conceptz in…
Bluegrass is a style that depends on the prowess of its string players more than anything else when it comes to inducing chills in the audience. Delicate and forceful, texturally expressive and tonally present; the mandolin, the banjo, the guitar, the fiddle all contribute a verse of poetry to any given bluegrass performance, but in…
Following the release of blistering opening statement single ‘Another Bish’, Canadian newcomers Softcult announce news of their debut EP, Year of the Rat, due for release on 16th April via Easy Life Records. Alongside today’s news, the duo also share ‘Uzumaki’, the second single to come from the band, a track about the ongoing healing…
Norwegian synth-rock mainstays DATAROCK are back with a new track in 2021. Following up on October 2020’s “Tick Tock”, the red-tracksuited quartet are dropping the riotous single “Video Store” today. Recorded in the band’s home town of Bergen, produced by the legendary Grammy-award-winning Steve Dub (Chemical Brothers, New Order, Leftfield, Underworld) and mastered by Mike…
Victoria Bailey, a classic country singer-songwriter based in California, releases new single, an ode to honky tonks and the Bakersfield sound, called “Skid Row (Acoustic)” Country singer-songwriter Victoria Bailey sat down recently with @skopemag to talk about her new single, “Skid Row (Acoustic)” (out now). @skopemag: Hi, Victoria! This single (“Skid Row (Acoustic)”) is a…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Blow_flyy Presents The New Video For The Single “Bleed 4 You” Childe Shares New Track “Child” Following his previous release “Two Thirds”, which illuminated his meditative lyricism and finesse for sensitivity, “Child” provides the perfect accompaniment with its unadulterated vulnerability. Melding static beats and kaleidoscopic, yearning samples, Childe’s new single is…
South London artist Lily McKenzie kicks off 2021 new single ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’, out now. Produced by Wavs Don’t Die, ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ is a slick, upbeat blend of R&B and UKG, with lyrics inspired by realising your self-worth. It marks Lily’s first release of the new year and follows previous…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Blow_flyy Presents The New Video For The Single “Bleed 4 You” Out Now: Jeshua – ‘IDK’ – breathtaking dream pop from Glasgow based artist Jeshua (Joshua Gray) is a Dundee-born solo artist based in Glasgow. Upcoming single ‘IDK’, presents a shift in space and tone for Jeshua with darker sounds, driving…
Jude Gwynaire’s single “Fingal’s Cave,” is a wonderful guitar composition. Here, Gwynaire tells us a little bit more about the composition. Skope: Is this song named after the famous sea cave in Scotland, and if so, why does the music remind you of that place? Jude Gwynaire: Yes, the composition is named after the famous,…
Inspired by a famous Scottish sea cave, Jude Gwynaire’s new instrumental single is comprised of two instrumental parts – both guitars. Gwynaire has said the track is intended to evoke sadness and dreaminess, among other emotions. It is pretty music and, yes, it’s quite dreamy. Many of Gwynaire’s compositions are inspired by nature and nature’s…
Originally from the Highlands of Scotland but now based in Leeds, Josephine Sillars is a musician and song writer releasing some of her most potent work to date. Having previously recorded under The Manic Pixie Dreams moniker, she’s dropping the alter egos to get personal and political with the release of the Desperate Characters EP.…
No two life stories are ever the same, especially for members of the LGBTQA+ community. Coming to terms with one’s own sexual identity can be messy, clean and everything in between, but always becomes a deeply important and emotional part of each person and this story is no different. New York indie-rock artist America Jayne’s…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Antlers Release Video For New Track “Just One Sec”, Watch Now New York’s The Antlers have recently returned to sharing new music after a seven year hiatus, revealing a handful of singles with what Stereogum has called “twinkling and soothing instrumentation.” Today they have shared “Just One Sec”, another reassuring…
Supreme Williams–formerly known as Short Dawg, now FRE$H–was born and raised in Houston, Texas; but growing up wasn’t as sunny as Sunnyside would lead you to believe. At 12 years old, FRE$H’s father was incarcerated, leaving his mother to raise him and his three siblings by her lonesome. Recognizing his younger brother’s talent at an…
There’s a reason why the phrase “blood is thicker than water” has been relevant since medieval times. Familial bonds often withstand any other connections of friendship or love. Artist Poshbugati prides himself and his music on his love for being a family man. He was born and raised in Jos Plateau, Nigeria, and always remains…
Bludgers’ press material got it right when it described this act’s music as “the big, sweet spot between power-pop and country.” Indeed, that’s precisely what this EP is. One titled “Frozen Ground” sounds like one of those memorable Son Volt songs, built upon a driving rock groove that features smartly self-doubting lyrics. The song also…
Signal Fire and The Ellameno Beat have teamed up to release a new single, “False Reality,” due out February 12th, 2021. A sign of the times, this anthemic wake up call to the mislead was born as a remote collaboration between the two artists. Following up from prior releases late last year, both entities show…
Brooklyns’ Nick Sanza releases the first single of his summer EP, “The View”, which is sure to either chill you out or get you in the mood. With melodies ranging from percussive Timberlake verses to a Kahlid style chorus, this steamy track comes from the point of view of a casual partner in a rush…
Turn on “Carousel,” the latest single from New York City’s genre bending singer-songwriter MJ Songstress, and the first thing you’re likely to notice is the intoxicating beat. An unmistakable sonic signature with a mid-range thump, “Carousel” is a sensual, immersive and propulsive bop, designed to pick you up and whirl you around into carefree, spiritual…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope KIIARA & FELIX CARTAL TEAM UP FOR “HAPPY HOUR” Returning in a sparkling pop creation via a proven collaboration, we see multi-platinum singer-songwriter, KIIARA, and platinum producer Felix Cartal defy the usual industry standards and allow their creativity to guide them on their latest single. “Happy Hour” is an uplifting tune…
LA by-the-way-of New Zealand artist Kelsy Karter releases the official video for her single “Villain” – out now via BMG. Directed and edited by Kelsy & dressed in head-to-toe leather with her own take on the infamous Catwoman, she recalls the moments she went from being the protagonist in a love story to accepting the…
This is the eagerly-awaited first offering from Ragsy’s forthcoming album ‘One More For The Road’ Volume 1; recorded at Northhouse Studios and co-produced with friend and producer Chris Peet. Speaking about their friendship, both professionally and personally, Ragsy said: “I can chat with Chris about the stories behind the songs, the mood, the feel, and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Today: Everybody Cares: An Elliott Smith Compilation It’s called Everybody Cares: An Elliott Smith Compilation which has been put together by Francis Lung (ex-WU LYF), La Blogotheque and My Favorite Elliott Smith Song (a fan podcast) – the compilation of Smith covers is to be released and announced today, Monday,…
A groove-laden slice of R&B, Liv is opening her heart on her stunning new track ‘Selfish’, which is streaming across all platforms now. Her deliciously smooth vocals are cushioned by plucky riffs and steady percussion, the cool melody allowing the bossy, no-nonsense lyricism to shine through. The Buffalo, New York native is a dynamic force,…
Fantasy Soul singer/ songwriter/ producer QUIÑ makes her highly anticipated return with her latest single, “crush” via her label Fantasy Soul Records. The angelic release marks the rising star’s official new music offering since the release of her acclaimed EP LUCID (2019), which has surpassed 21 million + streams on Spotify solely. While she gifts…
Penfriend, aka music producer, songwriter and multi-disciplinary artist Laura Kidd, has revealed the brand-new video for the latest single ‘Exotic Monsters’, which premiered with Clash Magazine. – https://www.clashmusic.com/news/penfriends-exotic-monsters-searches-for-unity “We’re more connected than ever, yet we’re becoming more polarized,” Laura explains. “The pandemic promised a coming together of communities yet, as the third UK lockdown grinds…
Just like phases in life, musicians undergo different periods of their careers. This can be caused by life events, changes in creative sources, and general maturing. Formerly known as Kamilah Sumner, Hi Love took a three-year hiatus to redefine her sound. Her style now amplifies the tenderness of passion and the words needed to hear…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lockdown NYC music from Kanine Records – Cole Koch The story behind ‘Lockdown NYC’ is a dramatic but all too familiar one these days. After being booked to play The New Colossus Festival, New York in March 2020, Koch found himself at the heart of one of the pandemic’s most dramatic…
Margaret Anne and the Rock It Man’s “White Haze” begins with an extended instrumental intro, notable for its electric guitar soloing. This track has the luxury to develop slowly because it is a lengthy 7:24 recording. After this Santana-esque guitar intro, though, the song then goes into more of an acoustic guitar strummy mode. It…
Attew’s five track EP is drenched in grand anthemic folk rock and it was written during a period when his life was shifting. After spending many years working and travelling from continent to continent, he was becoming aware of his growing draw towards settling and finding a permanent home. During a road trip from Ontario…
‘Brooding, yet uplifting’ are two ways to describe Canadian singer/songwriter Andrew Michelin, and his indie folk alt-rock project The All Canadian Soundclash’s new single, “I want it” — available now! Falling in line with Michelin’s now-signature ‘less is more’ philosophy when it comes to his craft, the song joins “I Can See You Loving Me”…
