Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

David Jensen in his new single ‘Four Leaf Clover’

I want to make you dance/I want to make you smile, croons David Jensen in his new single Four Leaf Clover. The words act as a good introduction to what the entirety of the song entails, while nothing new beautifully composited through Jensen’s rough, unsentimental voice and soft, hypnotic sound mixing of a Southern-tuned electric…

Faerie Debuts Her Effortlessly Floating EP, 2am

TEDxChelsea Park and ZENERATIONS live performer and indie-pop singer-songwriter, Faerie, releases her hazy new EP, 2am, now available on all streaming platforms. Stream 2am here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/faerie/2am 2am is a pastel pink 1960s Volkswagen bus coasting alongside the cliffs of a Californian sunset. With groovy basslines and heavily reverberated drums, dreamy synths, and syncopated guitars, Faerie’s…

Porter Robinson’s Nurture out 4/23, “Look At The Sky”

Nurture, the first album from acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and producer Porter Robinson in seven years, is slated for release on April 23 via Mom+Pop—pre-order the album and new merch today. Today, Robinson shares a highly anticipated new track, “Look At The Sky,” alongside a visualizer — “Look at the sky, I’m still here. I’ll be…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SMITH/KOTZEN – ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Debut Album To Be Released March 26th As Transatlantic Rock Icons Join Forces BMG is proud to announce the worldwide release of the debut album Smith/Kotzen by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen on March 26th. The announcement comes on the back of the release…

Get To Know UK Singer-Songwriter IONE

Sensational singer-songwriter Ione is back for 2021 with her new poignant EP ‘The Tide Is Changing’. Expect powerful vocal arrangements, sleek productions and relatable themes told through candid lyrics.  So, your upcoming EP is incredible! It has such a throwback feel. What was the process like honing in on such a unique sound?  Thank you…

New Video By Rough Minds “Songs Out Loud”

There’s plenty of kinetic streetscape footage in the clip for “Songs Out Loud,” the latest single from Uruguayan rock band Rough Minds. The director takes us, breathlessly, through the streets of Montevideo on a glorious day and digitally amplifies the colors until the entire scene takes on the character of a fantastic, exotic dream. Nevertheless,…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Big Idea – new video “XV” In 2017, The Big Idea, French psychedelic sextet from La Rochelle, released a first and mad first album. 21 songs on 4 discs called La Passion du Crime 3, in which the band did what he did best, everything. Garage rock, psychedelic pop, experimental…

Jude Gwynaire Presents New Single ‘Uzone – 25′ (White Light Mix)’

The high-energy, high-octane sound of Jude Gwynaire’s “Uzone-25 (White Light Mix)” With this singular sound he captures the energy of live electronic music in such a joyous fashion. Beats come hard and heavy over the course of this piece for it absolutely bursts at the seams. Layers filter in giving the track a futuristic form…

Anna Shoemaker Releases “Feels Like (1 Trait Danger Remix)”

Anna Shoemaker is sharing a new remix of her single “Feels Like,” done by 1 Trait Danger, the satirical electronic side project of Car Seat Headrest’s Andrew Katz. On the new “Feels Like” remix, 1 Trait Danger infuses Shoemaker’s slow-burning indie-pop track with pulsating electro production, elevating the single into the perfect “crying-in-the-club” banger. Following…

Rising Artist Brianna Marie Shares New Single “Haunting You”

New York-based singer-songwriter and rising artist Brianna Marie kicks off her 2021 with brand-new single “Haunting You”. An exquisitely addictive song, it showcases Brianna’s empowered attitude, bold lyricism and stunning vocals, ensuring she is one to watch in 2021. Her striking voice blended with her captivating dark pop soundscape is put to full effect in…

Summer Walker Is Beaming With Joy in Her New “Body” Video

With her platinum-selling debut critically acclaimed album Over It still a perennial contender amongst R&B aficionados, Summer Walker (LVRN/Interscope Records) releases the long-awaited video for her standout record “Body.” Directed by Lacey Dukes, the body-positive visual not only finds Walker in a tranquil, reflective state but also embracing motherhood. Filmed in Calabasas and Malibu, Walker’s…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Xavier Toscano Gets You Off Your Feet With “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) vs Vogue” ‘90s Alt Rock/Rap Icons 311 Release Their First Ever Official HD Concert Film! The one thing you need to know about 311, the rock/rap hybrid band formed in Omaha at the beginning of the ’90s,…

Marvin Etzioni Releases New Video “Love Letter To Democracy”

Grammy-winning record producer, Grammy-nominated songwriter Marvin Etzioni recently signed a digital distribution deal with Six Degrees for his label Regional Records. Etzioni has just released a stand-alone single “Love Letter to Democracy” as a follow up to his critically acclaimed album “What’s the Mood of the Country Now?” which features soul songstress Sy Smith. Etzioni…

Top 5 Up-And-Coming Pop Artists 2021

2020 was full of emerging pop artists, and some of them have all that it takes to make it in the music industry in the coming years. We decided to list the top 5 up-and-coming pop stars who will take 2021 by storm. 5. Cathedral Bells Born from the depths of obscure analog gems lies…

American Greed Drop Two More Singles

While American Greed may not identify as a “super group,” they might be just about as close as you can get. Boasting former projects such as Head East and Chuck Berry, as well as having shared the stage with Nickelback and Alice In Chains, the various members of AG, are highly decorated. Their experience with…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope LISTEN: Mark Knight Puts His Spin on Nathan Dawe x Little Mix’s “No Times For Tears” Knight, label head at seminal UK dance label, Toolroom Records, has long been revered for his releases on labels like Suara and 1605, as well as his work on Black Eyed Peas’ Grammy-nominated 2010 album,…

BriGuel Unveil Music Video For “Mind Takes Hold”

Brianne Berkson and Miguel Gluckster form the duo BriGuel. Since 2018, they have released countless singles, music videos, and EPs. They just recently unveiled “Mind Takes Hold,” a beautiful song showcasing their intriguing knack for deep lyrics and engaging soundtracks. Poetic, wise, and gracefully intelligent, “Mind Takes Hold” acts as an attempt by the married…

NEW SINGLE OUT NOW – ‘OVER THE CONTINENT’ – Skùmaskot

“The first thing to do is to search for another planet For the occasion wear a dress of silk and garnet Get your goldfish, don’t take too much We’re gonna dive off the roof in a homemade rocket launch” Over the Continent is a song about new beginnings, hope and love. About finding your bearings…

Nova Rose Single ‘Need Me’

The opening lyrics in my new single “Need Me” hit the hardest. I can’t breathe, been two weeks I can’t get my shit together / I can’t sleep, melatonin nights that I don’t remember. I think we all go through tough days, weeks, months where we feel like the world is against us. “Need Me”…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jessie Villa Releases Sweetly Sinister New Single “Thriller” Jessie Villa first encountered the music scene by winning multiple songwriting competitions in New Jersey and working with a NYC-based manager, who started setting writing sessions up for the artist in Nashville, TN. After winning Simon Cowell’s “The You Generation” live covers competition,…

Chrissie Romano Band – New Album – ‘Somewhere along the Way’

Chrissie Romano Band brings such spirit into the singer-songwriting tradition on “Somewhere Along the Way”. Going for a heartfelt sound, the Chrissie Romano Band features incredible acoustic guitar playing. The gracious elements interplay with such perfection, for they incorporate acoustic rock, folk, and more into a singular thoughtful sound. Such a gorgeous approach they have…

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        @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Xavier Toscano Gets You Off Your Feet With “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) vs Vogue” Dennis Lloyd Releases New Single and Video For “Anxious” “Anxious” off Dennis’ forthcoming debut album set for release later this year, chronicles what is described as his “darkest period in his…

Sulene faces past addictions on new single “photo booth”

“A near-perfect encapsulation of the ’80s synth-pop ethos, with its cool, languid beat, irresistible hooks, and absolutely massive choruses – and made all the more so by her sly vocal aplomb” – BlackBook Magazine – https://orcd.co/sulene_photobooth Today, South African born, Brooklyn-based artist Sulene shared her dance-ready new single “photo booth” alongside an accompanying video. The…

ATB, Topic & A7S share official music video for ‘Your Love (9pm)’

German dance music legend ATB along with Topic & A7S returns with the official music video for their collaboration, ‘Your Love (9pm)’. Directed by Marvin Ströter, the video follows two friends as they experience a tough dance audition, with ATB and Topic starring as the judges. Unable to impress the judges during their solo performances,…

We Chat To Charismatic London Artist Amey St. Cyr

Amey St. Cyr has just released her nu-disco dance anthem single ‘Do You Feel It Too??’ We talk to her all things inspiration and creativity.  So, your single ‘Do You Feel It Too??’ is out on the 25th. What was the inspiration for such a dance anthem?  The inspiration behind the song was from personal experience. I…

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Xavier Toscano Gets You Off Your Feet With “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) vs Vogue” @skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AKBAR V RELEASES NEW SINGLE “QUEEN” Dubbed the “Queen of Atlanta,” V will also be releasing behind the scenes footage to give listeners a glimpse at her highly anticipated banger. Decked out with deft bars…

Uplifting Video From Thee Holy Brothers ft. Stephon Ferguson as the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Lift You Up”

Thee Holy Brothers are a Los Angeles based power duo comprised of Johnny B. Holy aka Willie Aron (Balancing Act, Victoria Williams, Rickie Lee Jones) and Buddy Holy aka Marvin Etzioni (Lone Justice, Counting Crows, Toad the Wet Sprocket). Their new stand-alone single “Lift You Up” features Stephon Ferguson as the voice of Dr. Martin…

Orla Gartland Debuts Stunning “More Like You” Video

About making the video, Orla shares: “We brought Elan Isaac on board to choreograph the piece and she absolutely smashed it – I had never danced before and she managed to put together a piece that felt so thoroughly me. The song is about a jealousy I felt for my best friend’s other best friend;…

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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sean Prusko – Someday [Deep/Slap House PROMO] We are so exited to welcome Sean Prusko, making his debut on Epic Tones with his latest offering ‘Someday’, a prime Deep House tune with strong Slap House influences. MEMORIAM Release Single “Onwards Into Battle” – New Album ‘To The End’ Out March 26th…