Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

@skopemag news – thursday – december 17, 2020 @ 1 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Video: Spitty the Sequel – They Know I’m Gone Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Spitty the Sequel presents the video for “They Know I’m Gone”, off his latest EP “Missing”. The EP and accompanying video for “They Know I’m Gone” have a dark and sarcastic feeling, which is also portrayed in the…

Bongo Boy Records – ‘Let’s Have A Rockin’ Christmas Vol. 5′ by Various Artists Streaming @skopemag Spotify

We are so excited that all songs are now streaming @skopemag Spotify – Stream – @skopemag: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39hHRLljEOgsrr9TZnLrED All original Holiday music from Award Winning International Recording Artists with a few favorite added Public Domain songs you ALL will enjoy!! 1. Let’s Have a Rockin Christmas – Jackie Kringle and The Elves & The Doughboys 2:39…

Winchester 7 New Album ‘Argos Holiday’

Winchester 7 & the Runners deliver a fuzzed-out indie rock frenzy on the infinitely catchy “Argos Holiday”. Full of tremendous heart and soul they deliver an earnest joyous experience. Stylistically they draw from a whole slew of genres, from nods to new wave to the spaced-out Zen of surf rock. Layer upon layer enters into…

@skopemag news – thursday – december 17, 2020 @ 8 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sammy Johnson Announces New Album; New Single “‘Cool & Easy’ is so many things,” said Sammy Johnson. “It’s the rekindling of my love for reggae music, it’s my first reggae full album and it is a true authentic expression of how reggae music has touched my life and blessed me with…

New Video By Okey Dokey “Wine Friends”

What’s the music like in heaven, up there on those puffy clouds, where the sun never sets, and everything is suffused in a golden glow? It’s bound to be melodic – angels love melody – and those tunes will probably be rich and wistful, at once familiar and surprising. It’s likely to be warm, welcoming,…

LISTEN: Channel Tres Drops New Mixtape ft. Tyler the Creator, Tinashe

Over the last two years, the Compton-born artist Channel Tres had made a name for himself combining the rhythms and spirit of classic house and techno with the snarl of West Coast rap. His live dance parties had become must-go social events around the world, and his first Coachella appearance was but a month away…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 16, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New England’s Rush Nicklez Manifests The Struggle With New Video “Reflect Remix” Feat. Edo.G Russian Born and New England raised Rush Nicklez revisits one of his A-1 singles with a visual for Reflect (Remix) Feat. Edo.G. Directed by Waxhug Films and produced by Montez Kirkland (Genius), the video is filmed in…

Beks releases new summer single OUT NOW

Independent songstress and indie-pop creative, Beks rounds out 2020 with The Thing About Us, taken from her forthcoming mixtape, and set for release on Friday 11th December. Inspired by a new era of music and songwriting, The Thing About Us showcases Beks’ innate ability to craft catchy pop hooks; uniting progressive songwriting with her lush…

Avatar premieres “A Secret Door” music video

AVATAR premiered the official music video for the track “A Secret Door”, taken from their celebrated new album Hunter Gatherer, out now via eOne. Now accompanied by the band’s signature always outside-the-box and powerful visuals, “A Secret Door”, which features whistles contributed by Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), is an anthemic and chugging highlight from…

@skopemag news – wednesday – december 16, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Craymo – Track: December Rain Craymo released this single in loving memory of his Mom who recently passed away. December Rain (Carol of Love) is a classic, timeless, heartfelt ballad along the lines of Lewis Capaldi, Elton John and Robbie Williams. Craymo co-wrote the song with Composer Paul Dinletir way…

New Video By Drew Citron “Free Now”

To those who don’t possess it, freedom is a coveted thing. But for those who do, it’s often terrifying. Freedom can be pure liberation, exhilaration, and infinite possibilities – and it can feel like everything is coming untethered. Brooklyn singer-songwriter Drew Citron has experienced both sides of freedom: the thrills and the troubles, the delicious…

Who can you call when you lock yourself out of your car?

Everyone always has the same reaction when they lock themselves out of their car. No one can believe that they’ve done it. You look through the window at your car keys, and somehow you think it’s possible to mentally will your keys through the window. It doesn’t matter how long you stare at your car…

Amigo The Devil Releases video for ‘Another Man’s Grave’

The dark storyteller Amigo The Devil has just released a bare bones version of his new single “Another Man’s Grave” through a live acoustic video. The song is from his upcoming sophomore album Born Against and it documents everyone’s personal struggle to put into action the steps it takes to become the person we know…

Tate McRae – “r u ok”

Today rising global singer/songwriter Tate McRae releases her latest track and music video for “r u ok” today via Ministry of Sound (listen/watch here). Co-written with Bryan Fryzel (Blackbear, Machine Gun Kelly) and Elizabeth Lowell Boland (Hailee Steinfield, Madison Beer), fans are given a track that shows yet another side to Tate’s already impressive repertoire.…

Sir Chloe debuts “Michelle” video

New York band Sir Chloe debuts the video for their track “Michelle” today! The song has had an incredible rise this year across TikTok (where it went viral in the cosplay/anime corners of the platform—with more than 100k videos to date including one by Millie Bobby Brown), Spotify (where it spent weeks climbing the US…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 15, 2020 @ 3 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope SG Lewis shares new track ‘Time’ ft. Rhye from debut album, times out 19th February 2021 Following a string of stellar singles drawn from his forthcoming debut album times, London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer SG Lewis today reveals the album’s opening track ‘Time’ – a soaring disco groove featuring Canadian singer Rhye.…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Hugh Lee & ‘Homecoming Pack’

Here we are live & direct from the @skopemag HQ – we are so excited to get to hang out with the multi-talented Hugh Lee. Coming out of the infamous city of Chicago, Hugh has quite a story and portfolio behind him. We here @skopemag have been big fans since ‘Cabrini.’ So lets give the…

Singer-Songwriter Laurr Releases New Single “Sell My Soul”

Singer/songwriter Laurr releases highly anticipated new single Sell My Soul. “The inspiration behind Sell My Soul came from what people did or would be willing to do for money during quarantine in April. I myself had to work three jobs to keep from feeling insecure in a time of uncertainty. While others decided to take…

Gaeya announces debut EP ‘Awakening’

Swedish world beat artist Gaeya has announced her debut EP Awakening out January 11th. Marking the announcement she has released the video for new single ‘Truth’. ‘Truth’ is a call to arms for transparency in today’s world. Rhythmic tribal drums lead the march in the motivational anthem among ethereal synths and huge vocal harmonies. The…

@skopemag news – tuesday – december 15, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GLASWING Releases New Single “Yesterday, I Lost a Day” Aaron Marsh is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from Florida. He first gained prominence as the lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the Florida-based indie rock band Copeland, who formed in 2000. Marsh has since gone on to numerous…

New Video By Emily Edrosa “She Agreed”

New Zealand multi-instrumentalist Emily Edrosa describes herself as “a pretty afraid person” who’s scared of change. That’s totally normal – lots of us, if pushed, would probably self-identify as such. What’s not normal is to move to the other side of the planet, alone, to a country in the middle of losing its mind, based…

‘Evolution’ by Hannah Anders – Review

At the intersection of Georgia sweetheart and Nashville rock-star, you’ll find Hannah Anders. The powerhouse vocalist and clever songwriter catapults her listeners from backwoods party anthems to soul-filled serenades in her new album Evolution. Anders’s up-coming full-length album is a rock-meets-country composition that salutes those brave enough to navigate break-ups, make-ups, and the ambiguous in…

@skopemag news – monday – december 14, 2020 @ 12 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope H.C. McEntire releases cover of Tammy Wynette’s “’Til I Get It Right” ahead of next week’s full-band concert film H.C. McEntire’s August-released album Eno Axis revealed itself to be a haven of dry land amidst the muck and mire that was 2020. Pitchfork gave the album an 8.1, raving, “With spacious…

@skopemag Q&A Featuring Mehki Letreigh – ‘Rolling Stone’

So here we are on Monday December 14 and 2020 is rolling on by. The music will take us right into 2021 and we could not be more excited. Today we are pleased to get to get caught up with Mehki Letreigh. Born in Los Angeles California, rising recording artist/producer Mehki Letreigh is really keeping…

LIVINGSTON UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “SUPERKID”

Eighteen-year-old artist Livingston has debuted new single “Superkid,” the first taste of music from his upcoming EP An Unlikely Origin Story, slated for release in 2021. The track is accompanied by a powerful visual written and directed by Livingston himself, which finds the artist inhabiting multiple characters who influenced the artist throughout his life. “Superkid”…

@skopemag news – monday – december 14, 2020 @ 10 am est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE BIZARRE ORKEZTRA : LAND The second coming of the Swedish post-punk/goth pioneers! It’s time for the next chapter in the story of the Swedish post-punk/goth pioneers The Bizarre Orkeztra. The second coming… The four tracks on Land was originally released on 12″ vinyl by the indie label Ambush Records in…

Tsunami of Sound New Video “Motor Oil”

The tides of musical fashion go in and out, but for surf-rockers, the big wave keeps rolling on. Surf rock might be the only style that’s just as cool now as it was when it was invented. For six decades, musicians have channeled the excitement of the waves, the feeling of liberation that the beach…

The Highway Women release of their debut EP ‘The Highway’

The EP features their new highly acclaimed single The Highway and Stand Up and Fight which was the official song of the 2019-2020 Women Riders World Relay (International Female Motorsports Relay) along with Shake The Dust which gained half a million views on their social media platforms. Their newest single The Highway released on October…

Elizabeth Leslie Shares Dreamy Single + Video for “Empire Falls”

Before delving into her specific moody flavour of Goth Pop, Elizabeth Leslie was programming drums and schlepping vintage synths across Montréal as Chromeo’s assistant. While deep in the grungy after-hours scene there, she led a synth-pop group with French Electro duo, françoise. In 2012, Leslie parted ways with the band restless to embark on her…

@skopemag news – weekend – december 13, 2020 @ 2 pm est

@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Galantis Join Forces With Football Legend Pele The original version recorded to mark the football legend’s 80th birthday was released in October. It quickly became a staple on radio worldwide, getting playlisted on BBC Radio 2 and Capital FM. Elsewhere garnering significant traction in the regions of France, Columbia, Italy, Mexico…

Mackenzie Leigh Meyer New EP: Before You

Hailing from Hamilton ON, CA the 26 year old multi-instrumentalist country-roots singer has come a long way from her humble beginnings of community theatre and songwriting on the family piano. Emerging into the country music scene with her May 2018 release of debut EP “Dive Bar Diva”, Meyer is already getting praise for her unique…