Feature stories and artist interviews
Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter Ashthon Ahmiir’ shares her latest single, Moment$. Her catchy hit single is a fun and energetic record produced by Deraj Global. The song finds the talented young songstress showing off her feisty and flirtatious personality. Moment$ is an energetic anthem that offers up empowering vocals while reflecting on enjoying the…
Hayley Thompson-King recently announced her forthcoming sophomore album, Sororicide, which was produced by Sean Slade (Radiohead, Hole, Pixies, Juliana Hatfield) and is due out October 2, 2020. The album is available for pre-order at Bandcamp now. Today, Thompson-King has shared a new single, “Whiskey Dick,” with The Boot who says, “The fuzzy guitars. The crashing…
Camila Fuchs create experimental electronic pop with spectral vocals and avant-garde sensibilities. Currently based in Lisbon, the project was formed by Camila De Laborde (Mexico City) and Daniel Hermann-Collini (Munich) in London in 2012. The band released their debut album ‘Singing From Fixed Rung’in 2016, followed by 2018’s ‘Heart Pressed Between Stones’on ATP Recordings. Met…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DAMM – How the music video ‘Silence’ became a very personal story We are proud to present the new video for the single “Silence” by DAMM which was released on 24.07.2020. The video clip ‘Silence’ is about trying to stay in the moment, withdrawing from the world or a certain situations…
After being selected for Fresh on the Net’s Fresh Faves and The Electricty Club’s TEC list for her last single The Blame, Violent Vickie returns with her sophomore LP “Division”. Her first full length release since “Monster Alley” in 2013, “Division” is composed of songs that were started in 2014-16 and finished in 2019-20 after…
Blueface has teamed up with his fellow California Crip Snoop Dogg to touch with visuals for the single “Respect My Cryppin’.” The new single comes along with a deluxe version of Famous Cryp. The project originally dropped in 2018 with ten tracks, but Blueface has returned with the Reloaded edition, adding 10 more tracks to…
Tomberlin, the Los Angeles via Louisville, KY artist, has announced a new EP titled Projections with a Busy Philipps-directed video for its lead single “Wasted” The EP, which was co-produced by Alex G (Alex Giannascoli) and band-mate Sam Acchione, continues the arc of her critically acclaimed 2018 debut, At Weddings. The rich vocal harmonies and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Pine Barons Announce ‘Mirage On The Meadow’ LP Philadelphia-based psych-rockers Pine Barons have announced the release of their upcoming sophomore album, Mirage on the Meadow, due out October 9th via Grind Select. They exclusively shared the first single and official music video “Sputter” with Under the Radar. On the video, Under…
West Yorkshire (UK) alt-rock outfit ‘Monster Jaw’ announce their re-union and deliver their video single for ‘Fury In You’. Originally disbanding in 2016, the guys have recently being creating new material during the Coronavirus lockdown, Monster Jaw sprang into action with their three track debut EP ‘Get A Tattoo’ back in 2013, produced by Wes…
What and why now? This is the lead single, from the forthcoming debut album “Who Knows Now?”, which is scheduled for release on 18th September. The concept behind the single, is of someone looking into a city and world riven by division, chaos and revolution, whilst seeing the potential to rise through sacrifice and failure…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JOHN LINDAHL RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HONEST” REMIX FEAT. FELLOW DEF JAM ARTIST NEVAEH JOLIE “I believe that the more important the dream is,” 23-year-old John Lindahl says, “the more you’re going to get knocked down.” Born in Silver Spring, Maryland (he coincidentally shares Montgomery County roots with Logic), John was…
If there was one word to describe upcoming rock talent, Conrad Ashton, it would simply be himself. Creating his unique brand of true to life dance-rock, Conrad’s modern take on a vintage rock soundtrack fluidly fuses genres, staying wholly authentic all the while. Hailing influences such as The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles,…
What’s better than having a supergroup feature various members of distinguished heavy rock bands come together to jam out? The Wheelblocks are one of the best emergences from quarantine, and they’re planning on prevailing much longer when life resumes back to normal. This powerhouse group features Chris Jericho on vocals (Fozzy), Nita Strauss on guitar…
YUNGBLUD shares his incendiary new song “Lemonade” featuring rapper Denzel Curry who lends his razor-sharp delivery to the track. The song, which appears on the Madden NFL 21 Soundtrack alongside 18 never-before-heard songs, is available HERE via Interscope Records. “Lemonade” is a dark flurry of growls, guitars, slippery beats, and staccato raps built around a…
Farco and Damian C. join forces for their collaborative project ‘My Last Debut’. The two artists have been killing it on their own, so their collaboration is set to rock the charts and playlists this summer. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5NPLt9kcK1kH9jEaq1o28a Mark Diedrichsen aka “Farco” is a 25-year old music producer born and raised on…
Unwilling to compromise his artistic vision to fit in any pre-determined box, wifisfuneral is on a mission to show the world his versatility. Applying his nimble melodies to a hard-charging drill beat, wifi shares “Ocean,” his latest single. Produced by Andy & Callari, “Ocean” reverberates with the syncopated percussion and wobbling bass of UK and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Maya Maya – ‘Cutting Teeth’ EP Maya Maya was formed in 2017 when I met our guitarist, Tony Millar, and then, in 2019, our bassist, Scott Anstruther, joined the band. “Cutting Teeth” as an expression means to gain experience of something by doing it and that is exactly what we have…
Two days out from his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter & producer blackbear releases “if i were u” featuring Lauv – The refreshingly honest pop ballad takes listeners on a journey of opposing views in a messy relationship. Featuring introspective lyrics, a catchy hook, and sweet-sounding yet candid verse from fellow pop…
The man behind Seven Crows is violinist, composer & band leader Chris Murphy and get ready for an electric wonderland full of different moods & soundscapes. “Secrets of Navigation” is the title track on the full album by Seven Crows and I have to say that this track is smooth sailing at its finest. This…
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@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jizzle Proves His Versatility In New Song— “Fong Ma Foyeh” Multiple award-winning Gambian urban music superstar, Jizzle, claps back at his doubters with newly released “Fong Ma Foyeh”. Trying to make sense of the world during these testing times. Jizzle has been locked up in the studio and kept his creative…
The new album from Ukrainian folk metal group Midgard is entitled Tales Of Kreia and is the band’s third full-length release. Unlike the previous two albums, Tales Of Kreia is specifically written within a fantasy setting and every song is endowed with different moods while raising a variety of philosophical issues about life and death.…
After performing a very special NPR MUSIC Session, Gardens & Villa gear up to head down the road toward releasing their 4th studio album. The band’s live debut of two never before performed singles received strong praise and excitement. In 2018, Gardens & Villa reunited to pay tribute to Richard Swift. With The Hex Band,…
Birmingham, AL’s Shaheed and DJ Supreme are back with “1 Time 2 Many”, a brand new video off their album The Art Of Throwing Darts. This duo knows that hard rhyme is the backbone of what makes hip-hop just so great, and they know that if they want to take their place among the legends,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Signing Dylan Dunlap Shares “Seriously” Nettwerk Records is excited to announce the signing of Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Dunlap. At age 6, Dylan taught himself piano to partake in a grade school talent show. At age 11, he picked up a copy of Pro Tools and…
You may be thrown for a loop while listening to the bluegrass-y (meaning, plenty of bluegrass instrumental elements) on “Early to Bed, Early to Rise” off Liam Moore’s second album, Visions of a Perfect life. This is because Moore spends much of his day job time writing classical music for choirs and chamber ensembles. The…
Driven by vocalist/guitarist Sam Bielanski’s sharp vocal tones and flashy, driving rhythm, PONY combines cheeky 1980s style with 1990s self-reliance and modern production sheen for an experience caught between worlds. It’s hooky and vibrant, but don’t mistake exuberance for extroversion. Bielanski, along with close friends Matty Morand (Pretty Matty) and Lucas Horne, have taken a…
Delta Spirit have shared their new single, ‘Home Again’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming album What Is There, out on September 11th via New West Records. The track arrives alongside a video directed by Michael Parks Randa. The track premiered with Flood Magazine yesterday, with frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez explaining, “There…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope actor, comedian, and musician Jon Daly signs to Northern Spy Records August 14th, 2020 marks a momentus occasion. Northern Spy Records has signed comedian Jon Daly. To celebrate our signing and the 39th anniversary of the release of The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” we’re releasing a remastered version of Jon…
I have to say that this is one crafty take on the original, which was originally performed by Pat Benatar. Pat Benatar rocked the hell out of “Invincible” back in the day and now Cyborg Asylum gives its own, futuristic spin on the brand new single. With elements of: electro post-industrial alt-rock, Cyborg Asylum is…
Bloomr came to play and they are not messing around on the new release titled “Vamanos”. This single has an overload of energy that never fizzles out from beginning to end. Bloomr will have you hook, line and sinker throughout the entire track, so all I have to say is “Vamanos”! Bloomr was started by…
LA-based creative force Latashá release her new single “GoGo Wyne” – a bold and empowering anthem encouraging women to overcome anything in their paths and shine in the face of adversity. “GoGo Wyne”, which Latashá describes as “an anthem for Black women,” blends deep carnival club sounds with Latashá’s signature smooth rap flow. It’s the…
21-year-old vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Not Nemo makes his international debut with his single “Dance With Me” (August 14, 2020). Living and breathing music from the age of three, Not Nemo has always stayed true and faithful to his light-hearted thirst for exploration and discovery. His debut single “Dance With Me” not only embodies his…
SuperM shared “100,” the lead single from the chart-topping K-pop supergroup’s upcoming first full-length album, Super One. The anthemic track showcases SuperM’s powerful energy while challenging listeners to go after their dreams – to “go 100.” Group member Mark co-wrote and co-produced “100,” an intense breakbeat genre song layered with dubstep elements atop a dynamic…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jeremy Ivey Announces Album ‘Waiting Out The Storm’ With Video For New Single “Someone Else’s Problem” Although it was written over a year ago, Jeremy Ivey’s new single “Someone Else’s Problem” couldn’t be more apt for today’s pandemic-ridden and racially charged times. Co-written with Ivey’s wife Margo Price, the song is…
Moving house has to be one of the most stressful events in your life. It isn’t just about physically moving your possessions, it is about building a new home, in a new location, becoming part of a new community, of cutting important bonds, leaving behind places special in your memory and important even to who…
Saying motivated is the hardest thing to do at the best of times. But with more and more people opting to work from home, either because of the strictures of the pandemic or just because of the freedom that technology allows, motivation is becoming even more of a necessary skill. Offices provide their own internal…
The Cribs are back and on blistering form, brandishing their brand new eighth album, Night Network. Due to be released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday November 13th 2020, the self-produced 12-track album was recorded at the Foo Fighters Studio 606 in Los Angeles in the spring/summer of 2019. The album is heralded by the fantastically…
Pop-music-agitator Dorian Electra (pronouns: they/them/theirs) has returned with a double single and video for new tracks “Gentleman” and “M’Lady.” On the new singles, produced by Dylan Brady and Count Baldor, Will Vaughan, and Sega Bodega respectively, Dorian taps into the world of neckbeard subculture – a term used to describe internet-obsessed, basement-dwelling, socially isolated people,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Freddie Dredd Prepares to Do the “DEVIL’S WORK” on His Latest Single Emerging from the corners of the internet that few dare to tread, Freddie Dredd spins his darkest fantasies into intoxicating rap music. Diving ever-deeper into the world of the occult, Freddie shares “DEVIL’S WORK,” his new single. Over a…
