Feature stories and artist interviews
AniMaze X has just released their new album AniMazing Xmas, now available on Amazon and most digital platforms. AniMaze X is a project started by the members of best–selling D-Metal Stars / AniMetal USA, featuring Michael Vescera (vocals / Obsession, ex-Loudness), John Bruno (guitars / Obsession), Rudy Sarzo (bass / The Guess Who, ex–Ozzy Osbourne,…
A vulnerable, heart-wrenching ballad, “Let Me Go” holds nothing back in exposing how deep-rooted emotional and verbal abuse really is. Beginning with a fragile piano and a chilling voice recording, the feeling of being trapped, worthless, and verging on suicide teeters throughout the first verse onto the chorus. “Let Me Go” is an honest recount…
Husband and wife Country music duo Lovella brings their fans a touch of Christmas with their single “Mary, Did You Know?”. This holiday season, Lovella will have listeners everywhere wanting to curl up next to an open fire and relax in time with their soothing melody and beautiful harmonies, that makes Christmas that much sweeter.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Burning Pools – “Woman” The band is led by former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Pooley and the three members share a long list of studio and touring credits and collectively have worked with rock legends like Tom Morello, Siouxsie Sioux, Gwen Stefani, Morrissey, Liz Phair, Tegan and Sara, and bands like…
Today, up and coming Leeds singer/songwriter Kelly Kiara drops her new single ‘Down 4 U’ ahead of her debut mixtape ‘Hopeless Romantic’ set for release in Feb 2021. Produced by TOPFLR (Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Omarion) and Neenyo (Future, blackbear, Jadakiss), ‘Down 4 U’ is a tale of heartbreak directed at a selfish lover with a straying…
Syrian African-American pop artist Shenna today releases her new single “Angel On The Tree”, an ode to those who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 and throughout the year. – https://ffm.to/shennaxmas The jazz and R&B infused single opens with a smooth trumpet line that transforms into a rhythmic drum line over which Shenna showcases…
Since participating on Lifetime’s Making a Model with Yolanda Hadid and garnering features in the Chicago Tribune, Bustle, and ABC7’s Windy City Live, Mikayla Gilles (pronounced ‘Jeel’) spent the past year strategically preparing her musical debut. In dealing with the uncertainty of 2020, Mikayla found inspiration to write, record, and produce her first single “Away”…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Watch Spacette’s new “Sweat” video via BTRtoday; debut EP out next Friday, 12/11 Today Spacette are sharing their new music video for “Sweat” and BTRtoday has the premiere. Spacette will be self-releasing their debut Spacette EP next Friday, December 11, 2020. BTRtoday gave high praise to the video stating: “Spacette has…
“‘Communion’ represents the common difficulty we all have coping with fear and pain,” says Makes My Blood Dance lead singer Evan Russell Saffer about the band’s song “Communion.” If ever there was a time to bond with society at large about pain and struggle, it’s been 2020. As demonstrated on previous singles such as “Power…
Monero is a type of digital currency that is becoming popular around the world. This crypto is known for its focus on privacy and its reputation for reliability. Since the invention of this decentralized digital asset in 2014, there have been no disappointments that have compromised the privacy of its users in any way. So,…
As a well-known Next model and urban R&B/pop artist, Maxine Ashley pulls from her experiences growing up in The Bronx with her salsero parents to create a serious bad bitch persona, continued in her latest single “Rager”. As a Latinx Grammy-award winning song-writer, professional Pat McGrath model and Pharrell Williams protege, Maxine Ashley’s “Rager” and…
Type the word “message” in a search engine. The word generates a tsunami of definitions and suggested pictures of envelopes. For this reason the recording artist “MSYJ” spells his name of the same pronunciation his own way. This way his music is more searchable although still mispronounced. How else would you easily find his new…
After turning heads with the release of her singles “BACK OFF” and “11.PLAGUE/666”, London based Trap Metal artist MIMI BARKS announces the release of her new single and video “GUESS WHAT”. The song was recorded when MIMI BARKS moved from Berlin to London in 2019 in a moldy basement with the ceiling crumbling during takes.…
Sometimes when one door closes, another one opens. Texas singer-songwriter Cas Haley never imagined that in the year of the pandemic, both doors would belong to a 2020 Lincoln Corsair that would take him on a musical adventure across the country. But maybe he shouldn’t have been surprised. It was just the latest soulful swerve…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ODUNSI (THE ENGINE) RELEASES NEW TRACK “FUJI 5000” This track follows Odunsi’s latest project EVERYTHING YOU HEARD IS TRUE which The FADER called “superb.” Odunsi is currently working on new music and excited to release his upcoming project next year. Odunsi (The Engine) says, “”Fuji 5000″ is a tribute to traditional…
As an artist in today’s music industry, it’s easy to get sidetracked with superficial impulses. There’s so much bait along the way that staying focused can be minimized easily. ThaKayder knows this all too well, which is why his visions are filled with goals that only entice growth. The San Diego Native (now residing in…
Saying that it’s hard to follow-up on a record everyone calls an instant classic isn’t easy just isn’t doing the task at hand justice – it’s just about impossible, and historically speaking, a quick glance at post-hit performances from the legends of pop will immediately clue you in to what I’m talking about. While this…
Today we’re excited to introduce you to Yarin Glam. Born and raised in a small town in Israel called Arad, Yarin moved out to LA at the age of 14. Yarin’s middle eastern background shines through her music subtly with a goal of bringing her authentic self into the project. On her new single “Free”,…
Marlo The Barbarian closes her 2020 in fantastic fashion with a new 2-track EP, Doing Fine. Featuring Fake Yourself and Whatever, the razor-sharp left-pop offerings showcase Marlo’s stunning vocals over rolling beats. Creating a sound landing in a crawl space between the likes of King Princess and Jorja Smith, the tracks cement Marlo as an…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Defected Records Drops New Vintage Culture Single ‘It Is What It Is’ Globally acclaimed Brazilian producer Vintage Culture makes his debut on the iconic Defected Records with new single ‘It Is What It Is’, featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Elise LeGrow, out on Friday 4th December. Channelling a smooth, feel-good house vibe, ‘It…
We sat down to talk to Henny West about any new projects and also whats in store for the future. Henny West is currently working on a new project that is scheduled for release early 2021. The album is titled “TrapRock”. We asked Henny why the title “TrapRock” “The album is a mixture of new…
Modern Mimes is an American music artist trio from Fort Lauderdale, FL. The trio consists of Adi Elcida Hernandez on vocals/guitar/sampling, Ernesto Paez on the double neck guitar bass and Justin Perez on drums.. Their music can be best described as “Future Goth,” a term they coined in order to explain the fusion of alternative…
Reach Records recording artist Wande released “The Decision” a new EP featuring, and three new songs “Love for You,” “Bad News,” and “Last.” Along with the music, Wande announces a new “I Will Note Be the Last” campaign referencing the historic accomplishment of Vice President Elect Kamala Harris’ as inspiration to leverage her career to…
Today Berlin-based dark pop-rock songstress Laura Carbone releases her third album, Laura Carbone – Live at Rockpalast. The live recorded album was mixed by Scott von Ryper from The Jesus and Mary Chain and mastered by Phillip Wesling at Original Mastering in Hamburg, with no overdubs whatsoever, and reflects Carbone’s unique brand of ‘Noisy Dreamadelica’.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TM88 & WIZ KHALIFA DROP NEW SINGLE “SO HIGH (FEAT. ROY WOODS)” TM88 sparks up a simmering and sizzling beat punctuated by skittering hi-hats and 808s. Roy Woods starts the song with his fiery falsetto then Wiz Khalifa slides right into his verse with airtight rhymes. The track lives up to…
“Let’s Have A Rockin Christmas” sets the tone for the album with a powerful punchy sound courtesy of the Doughboys and Jack Kringle & the Elves. Here they imbue a Pixies-like punk rock spirit into the sound. Tempos are pushed far past the regular Christmas far for a fun, speed-driven swing. Italian Cowboy Harry James…
Songs can be paused, books can be put down, and movies are fundamentally passive entertainment. But a good simulation video game is wholly immersive. A game like The Sims draws its players into a parallel universe – one that’s malleable and occasionally punishing and requires constant attention. Who among us hasn’t lost hours to a…
On A Glitch In Paradise, which has received praise from Billboard, Pitchfork, NME, People, Nowness and more, ANTIBOY – Harry’s artist name and the representation of a genderless transhuman – envisions an age of existence where there is complete unparalleled freedom to live without preconceptions. ANTIBOY re-lives his mistakes in order to try to correct…
Amaya Rush®, Valentina Verse®, Tera Bang®, and Ryda Rhymes® instantly grab your attention with their impressive vocals and catchy beat, emanating a similar sound to Destiny Child’s ‘Lose My Breath’, Gwen Stefani’s ‘Hollaback Girl’ and combined with a little twist of Iggy Azalea to create their own unique sound, which is sure to delight. Featuring…
If you listen to Lisa Danaë’s last single, “STARLET,” we get a glimpse of how she navigated to overcome self-doubt and learn to own her artistry. Now she’s returning with “Weigh Me Down,” an upbeat, pop confection that gives an intimate look into her relationship with comparison. “You’re a hit/You didn’t mean to brag/But I…
@skopemag HQ –http://smarturl.it/skope Project Alcazar featuring Chris Steberl & Mark Zonder of Fates Warning Guitarist Chris Steberl has been playing music for over 45 years starting at the age of 8 years old. He has played in numerous bands over the years finally forming his own instrumental band Alcazar back in 1988. They were the…
Think back to some of the most poignant moments in TV and film…. They’re often delivered by the character who may not be the most likely candidate. Whether it be Silent Bob in Clerks, or Twyla Sands in Schitt’s Creek, their wisdom, insight and analysis carries extra weight because it comes from an unexpected place.…
Today, two of the UK’s most intriguing bands emerging from the DIY scene, Strange Bones and Calva Louise, released their first collaborative single “Nine Lives” via FRKST Records. “Nine Lives” is a fast-paced, guitar-heavy track combining elements of alternative rock and pop with a punk attitude, featuring lyrics in both English and Spanish. The track,…
The cinematic sounds of Jonny Ong’s handpan ring out over a neo-soul beat, as new track ‘Taking Silence’ begins. Accompanying this wash of soundscape and atmosphere comes a video which takes inspiration from that most psychedelic of movies, Yellow Submarine. The animation takes on a more primitive look, the movement in the underwater scenes behaving…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope joan Releases “partly cloudy” EP Today! Loveable Arkansas pop duo joan today close out a successful 2020 by sharing their new “partly cloudy” EP, a special reworked, chilled out version of their much-acclaimed August release “cloudy”, which has been streamed well over ten million times. We’ve thus far heard incredible stripped…
DCD2 / Fueled By Ramen artist nothing,nowhere. has announced details of his widely anticipated new full-length album, TRAUMA FACTORY, set to arrive February 19, 2021 [tracklist below]. Previewing the forthcoming collection, nothing,nowhere. has also shared the brand-new single “fake friend,” which is available today on all streaming platforms and accompanied by a visualizer streaming on…
Australian artist Tones And I has shared an alternate version of her new single “Fly Away,” enlisting the help of G Flip, The Pierce Brothers, Adrian Eagle, Alice Blake Music and the Melbourne Gospel Choir to pull together a stunning live rendition of the song. The alternate version of “Fly Away” features an accompanying performance…
“Love Again” narrates hyper-awareness when entering a new relationship. Pulsating, steady, yet interesting beats, have you encapsulated while a kaleidoscope of dreamy melodies take you on a celestial journey. Sabriel (pronounced shä brē el), is a Las Vegas based singer, songwriter and producer whose goal is to explore vulnerability through her music. Her seductive neo-soul…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kandle’s “Christmas Mourn” Today, Canadian singer-songwriter and JUNO nominee Kandle Osborne shared a wistful new entry into the Christmas song canon with “Christmas Mourn.” Riding orchestral sweeps and swelling background harmonies, the song finds Kandle longing and alone this year, surprised by “the many ways the holidays can make a girl…
Ingrid Døssland aka døssi, is a new Bergen-based producer and singer-songwriter, and occasional singer for fellow Norwegians Moyka and SKAAR. Full of melancholy and harmony, she weaves tales of loss and love through a gorgeous voice and guitar playing that’s gently indie-folk like Sufjan Stevens one moment and intricately jazzy like Joni Mitchell the next.…
