Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Nikki Taylor Vibe – Track: Games Nikki Taylor Vibe is an American Singer Songwriter, born in Long Island, NY. She’s a cross genre artist with a soulful voice and ability to connect deeply with her audience through hypnotic vocals and deep lyrics that tell stories. She started writing songs at…
Is there a code that undergirds physical reality? Are there patterns and rhythms that our feeble instruments cannot detect, but which nevertheless structure our experience of the material world? Can we learn the secret language at the heart of things? If it exists – and it probably does, just beyond the boundaries of perception –…
The Enigma Experience have released the video for their latest single ‘Lonewolf’, which in an anthemic blend of stamping groove amidst crushing riffs. The video sees a woman being followed throughout her daily monotony and frustrations, before breaking free and to find that the stalker was in fact herself haunting her own existence that she…
London based artist Vogues today (16/9/20) releases his debut single “YH4M”. A woozy, alt-pop number written during a bout of insomnia due to a bedbug infestation whilst studying acting in rural France. The track was produced by Benjamin Woods of The Golden Dregs with whom Vogues recently released a collaborative EP entitled ‘Sorry For Your…
Tax $lave is the musical solo project of Ryan Sullivan, a guitar instructor who lives in Asheville, NC. The music will appeal to fans of bands like the Dead Kennedys, FEAR and other old school punk groups, but with some thrash metal influence as well. Tax $lave began in 2006 out of the ashes of…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Liam Bailey Single “Angel Dust” Liam Bailey drops Angel Dust, the second single from his forthcoming album Ekundayo. A stripped-down tune with 80s reggae flourishes, infectious melodies, and a bouncing bassline sure to have heads nodding. Bailey tells the tale of his experience with a woman who is as irresistible…
As a musician, you’d probably rather be working on your next big hit than learning the ins and outs of online marketing. With that said, digital promotion is an essential part of getting your music out there to a larger audience. Here are the steps you need to take to improve your music’s digital marketing.…
The time between Dave Koz deciding to be a professional sax player and becoming a professional sax player was, by industry standards, no time at all. Within weeks, he was backing up R&B and smooth jazz mainstay Bobby Caldwell. From there, Koz went on to make his mark as a songwriter, late-night TV bandleader, and…
A roots-y piece of Americana emerges out of Richard Lynch’s tender “Cathead Biscuits”. Country, folk, and rock n’ roll comes together in a joyful celebration of childhood. Best of all the vocals have a warm, welcoming presence to them while they unfurl with the utmost of grace. Every single verse is carefully balanced, every word…
Dana Crowe is a singer/songwriter originally from Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, who has settled in Melbourne, Australia. She’s a fine writer of original songs, and even had the guts to take on Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” She took a few minutes to tell us a little about herself. DM – What inspired you…
“Body” is a full vibe, and we are here for it. Oakland-born, LA-raised Tessa Rae’s newest single “Body” is a bouncy indie-pop jam. Boasting achingly floaty vocals laced beautifully over the tracks dreamlike beat, the sound is 100% Tessa- and impossible not to fall for on first listen. Play “Body” HERE, and the single is…
Rapper Hulvey continues a consistent season of music releases with his new song and music video “OTHERSIDE”, which comes as the first song from his recently announced “Keep Breathing” campaign launched to encourage music listeners to hold onto hope despite the turmoil brought on by Summer 2020. The song features production from longtime collaborators Ace…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dava Drops Eye-Catching “Papercut” Visual Having already wowed this year with singles “ASOS” and “Right Time,” Los Angeles-based genre blurring left-of-center pop artist Dava makes it three for three with the reveal of stunning new offering “Papercut.” Arriving alongside an eye-catching video, the track showcases yet another string in the bow…
GRAMMY-Nominated, Platinum singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope has released the first in a series of performance videos from her new acoustic album Rise And Shine, released worldwide last month. Watch the video for ‘Let Me Go’, which premiered on CMT yesterday (9/17). Produced by the artist with Todd Lombardo, the album has received wide acclaim, with People…
Nova Miller is back with another bold and unforgettable pop bop, “Girls Like Us” – listen here. The new single is not only fun, but a true anthem for the girls, meant to make every girl feel powerful. Nova’s vocals are truly unlike any other and “Girls Like Us” puts her 8-octave vocals alongside with…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope David Poe – New Single Out Today “David Poe gives the singer-songwriter genre a much-needed jolt.” –Rolling Stone David Poe’s electrifying new single, “Gun For A Mouth,” arrives September 18th, 2020 on ECR Music Group (SONY/Orchard). It’s the first song from his forthcoming album Everyone’s Got A Camera (2021). “Gun For…
A household name like Bruce Sudano is prominent for his extensive music career both on stage and behind the scenes. The singer/songwriter is a former member of pop-rock bands Brooklyn Dreams and Alive N Kickin’. His genre versatility makes him a key player for some of the biggest tracks in pop history, like a country-pop…
Izzie’s Caravan embarks on a wild, playful ride with the freewheeling, free spirited style of “On The Pull”. Here the lyrics are delivered with such the right level of brashness that they are a true joy to behold. Everything about the song is wild from the carefree chaotic energy of the band to the unexpected…
Teddy Wender delivers a bluesy ode to the world with the emotionally charged “Peace Will Come”. Sung with such an earnestness, the track has a timeless, classic take to it. Jazz-rock fusion, the blues, and pop are effortlessly blended into a thought-provoking whole. A force of nature quality runs through the entirety of the piece…
Milli¥en is a 20 year old Singer, Songwriter and Rap Artist born and raised in Western Sydney, Australia. Milli¥en started writing his first raps when he was only a 4th grader in school. Milli¥en draws inspiration from his experiences in life and uses music as an outlet to express himself in ways that others can…
Pop artist Caroline Romano teamed up with hit DJ and Producer R3HAB (Zayn, Icona Pop, Lennon Stella, Andy Grammer) for her latest single “I Still Remember.” The upbeat and catchy track is a staple for any playlist. From the lyrics to the melody, every element of the song shows just how effortlessly perfect this collaboration…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SONS OF OTIS: stoned-out new single “Trust” available for streaming Toronto’s doom blues veterans SONS OF OTIS reveal the second single taken from their long-awaited new album “Isolation”, out October 16th and available to preorder now through Totem Cat Records. Get groovy with new song “Trust” right now! From the vast…
Dolly Spectra follows up her recent release “Whatcha Gonna Do” with “Look Me in the Eye,” a driving hyperpop single that playfully merges the sonic realms of old school Prince and Britney Spears with ultra synthetic artists such as Poppy and Charli XCX. Supported by vintage Prophet synth hooks, Dolly’s lyrical landscape evokes the feeling…
Completely infatuated, you’re carried through the air, drifting ‘light as a feather’ on a sea of emotions. Whereas previous affairs left you believing that love was hard work, this encounter is uncomplicated and just makes everything ‘Better’. With her new single ‘Better’, Dutch/British alt-pop newcomer Stevie Bill (20) celebrates her second release. Accompanied by Stevie’s…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Prog-rockers Sealand Airlines release nostalgic, genre-crossing debut single “Revenge” Today, Friday, marks the release of prog-rockers Sealand Airlines’ debut single, “Revenge”, taken from their upcoming, self-titled album. An experimental, cross-genre record with a wide array of sounds and lyrical influences; ranging from heavy guitars to almost acoustic melodies. Set to be…
After a long, insanely successful career writing songs for other musicians – The Eagles, Aaron Neville, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, and Rod Stewart, to name a few – it was time for Larry John McNally to begin writing songs for himself. One night, after mentioning to a friend that he was a fan of the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Randall Bramblett To Release “Pine Needle Fire” November 13th Today, American Songwriter has premiered the album track “I’ve Got Faith In You,” calling the song “… genuine and trustworthy, a pierce of sunlight through those dark clouds we seem to be encountering all too often these days.” “I’ve Got Faith In…
The loss of Telltale Games was a huge one for the gaming community but, fear not, epic storytelling is not dead. If anything it is about to have another renaissance if one company has anything to say about it. The developer and publisher of World of Mazes among others, RiseAngle’s vision for the future of…
A happy Saturday to all no matter where you are tuning in from today. We are so excited as we have a music legend here today that goes by the name – Emyna The Rock Queen. Now when you name yourself ‘The Rock Queen’ you better back it up or others may come for the…
The masks we wear are not always visible. Chilean rock group, Aisles, thrusts the listener into a space of experimental sounds and bountiful light in their song “Smile of Tears”. Brushed up against the ambient tones is new singer Israel Gil’s mesmerizing vocals. Gil’s re-record of the 2009 original, is hauntingly beautiful and the listener…
Gold Coast local Talia Rose releases her debut single, an alt-pop track called ‘Losing My Mind’. With brooding lyrics blended with an alt-indie touch, newcomer Talia Rose makes a bold introduction to the Australian music scene with her first single ‘Losing My Mind’, drawing inspiration from a relationship with an ex-girlfriend. “It’s about a relationship…
Today, WizTheMc releases his new single “WhoWho,” out now via 10K Projects/Homemade Projects. His latest single shows the South African/German artist moving between singing and rapping as he talks unrequited love. “WhoWho” arrives shortly after the release of singles “For a Minute” and “Lied,” garnering over 9 million streams on Spotify combined. Born in Cape…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Eyedress announces “Jealous” 7″ picture disc & chats with American Songwriter Eyedress is releasing a 7″ picture disc for his single “Jealous” which is currently trending on multiple streaming platforms. The single comes from his new LP, Let’s Skip To The Wedding, and is available to purchase via Lex Records &…
Hot on the heels of the release of their critically-acclaimed, self-titled debut album and their iconic “Gig In A Box” livestream experience, Dream Nails pull no punches with their new music video for the single “Kiss My Fist”. A tribute to queer women taking up space in public, the video for “Kiss My Fist” features…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope PILLOW QUEENS share video for “Liffey” and announce 2021 UK + IRE tour dates The band reached out to their fans, friends and family and asked them to submit photos of themselves. Balfe then incorporated these hundreds of self-portraits to create his stunning visuals. FIRST SINGLE FROM GRAMMY-NOMINATED VOCAL POWERHOUSE RYAN…
Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN has shared the official music video for their brand new single, “Ljóstýra!” The song is taken from the band’s upcoming full-length, ‘Vökudraumsins fangi,’ which is due on October 30. The video, which was created by Aimed and Framed – AUÐN comments on the track: “‘Ljóstýra,’ meaning ‘Faint light,’ is a…
The main vocal on Des Cox’s new record ‘In My Day’ is the same as was performed and recorded live on the cruise ship the QE2, so recording was pretty basic with none of the modern day technical marvels. Although it is that same live vocal without any gimmicks, the recording places emphasis on the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CREMATORY Releases New Video, “Like The Tides” “‘Cause love is changing like the seasons, changing like the tides It’s somehow like the days turn into nights“ German pioneers of European gothic metal CREMATORY have released a heart-wrenching version of the 90s ballad “Like The Tides” along with an atmospherically arranged music…
Isolation is easy. Too easy. It takes something powerful to call us forth and heal us from whatever sent us scurrying away in the first place. Hidden Beams’ Carlos Argon constructs avant-garde and pop-rock songs from found sounds, improvisations, and composed sections. But, he says, “regardless of experimentation, the focus is always on creating healing,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Eddie Japan shares enchanting new music video for “Summer Hair” Today, Eddie Japan share the ethereal music video for “Summer Hair”, from their EP The Amorous Adventures of Edward Japan. We partnered with The Big Takeover to bring you a sneak peak before its official release tomorrow. VIDEO RELEASE: SHY GLIZZY…
