Feature stories and artist interviews
Earlestown, Merseyside based indie-punk four piece The K’s are released their explosive new single ‘TV’ on the 25th of September. 2019 was a breakthrough year for The K’s, and the band have been studiously working since the turn of the year and throughout lockdown on a host of new material and lockdown live sessions, and…
You wouldn’t expect a house party to be a formative experience in someone’s life, but Frank Kadillac and his rap-pop duo Neon Dreams are here to prove you wrong. Philosophising about life, connection, isolation and the inevitability of growing up is set to melancholic beats and melodies in this track which takes the musical trends…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Mannequin rap duo FEMM break their silence as they upgrade to ‘Version 2.0’! Mannequin rap duo FEMM caught the attention of influencers in the United States, Europe and around the world with their breakout anthem ‘Fxxk Boyz Get Money’. Their debut album ‘Femm-Inisation’ hit the Top 10 in Billboard’s World Albums…
Jegotit grew up on the Northside of Stockton to a single mother. At an early age he felt the calling to create. Whether it was freestyling or on the football field, it gave him a freedom that he craved. After graduating from Cezar Chavez High in 2013 he turned to the streets for answers and…
With a delightfully tongue-in-cheek take on the holidays, See Your Shadows represents the playful side of country with “Christmas on Cellblock 9”. Original country focused on a rebellious spirit one that could not be tapered down and See Your Shadow delivers on that promise. Lyrics incorporate a great deal of humor for their storytelling shows…
Rap duos’ synergy is unmatched – collaboration requires stylistic similarities, quick-witted thinking, and an overall combined effort. That checklist is all fulfilled by cousin two-person team, Jae Mansa. They surpass mainstream trends while staying true to the genre’s original spirit. Growing up together, they remain inspired by yesterday’s legends like J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and The…
Slipping out of the silence like a fleeting whisper in the autumn wind, the title track in Affirmation Day, the new album from singer/songwriter Jake Allen, begins to carry us away with its dreamy strings. There’s a sense of unreal indulgence in the air as Allen begins to sing, but it’s ironic as there aren’t…
Joe & The Anchor has released an emotional music video to their latest single – the pop ballad ‘Lou Lou’. Joakim’s vulnerable voice together with scenes of him singing his heart out alone by the piano and snippets of his lost love touches the viewer. Lou Lou is the third single to be released from…
Brisbane songstress, L.A, releases ‘Take U In’, a pop track dripping in sass and self-appreciation. L.A, also known as Lauren Cuskelly, returns with an electronic pop track, sonically and lyrically exploring intricate emotions associated with youth and relationships. “The song begins with her impatiently waiting for a person to arrive at the party, from here…
A simple guitar chord riff opens Jason Chaffee’s single “River to Row.” Shortly thereafter, acoustic piano chimes in. “I don’t belong,” Chaffee informs us, “walking down the wayside/Wasting all of this life/Swimmin’ in a riptide.” This is a downer way to begin singing a song, no question about it. Nevertheless, these relatively depressed words are,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope North-London newcomer Greta Jaime serves synth-pop elegance on ‘Act One’ With her highly anticipated EP set to drop next month, London-based alt-pop newcomer Greta Jaime has been making waves across the UK’s music scene. Following on from her breezy anthem ‘Exit Signs’, the singer returns to unveil her latest single ‘Act…
Nia Rose – AL3KAT’s first single to be released from his upcoming EP entitled MNDTRPZ (dropping October 25, 2020). AL3KAT is a new Hip Hop/Rap Artist bring his own fresh sound to the DMV. Nia Rose is a provocative jam about his relationship(s) with women, that according to AL3KAT “rose” out of a recording session…
A pure shot of adrenaline, the Little Wretches’ “The Ballad of Johnny Blowtorch (Ambridge Version)” races forward at a blistering pace. The volume demands to be played at maximum volume for it is an intense piece. Sounding like an instant classic the production has a flawless, gritty take to it which accurately captures its visceral…
Folks love waving those racks: money, status, zero fucks given. All that’s been missing is a soundtrack for the act. Good news: Cincinnati’s GoodLook is looking out for all of us who are fanning out those stacks and dropping “Rich Dance” just for us. He’s here to kick the door down for his hometown and…
In an exotic amalgamation of strings that come ripping through the silence as though all life depended on the sharpness of its melody, Ricky Comeaux’s “Theme from Kiss of the Spider Woman” doesn’t dillydally about before getting right into the guts of its powerful elegance – it jumps right into the heat of battle and whisks us away…
Although it’s presented to us at a rather gentle pace in comparison to some of the ramblers it’s situated beside in the tracklist of Take Me Back, Carolina Blue’s rendition of “Blue Grass” feels like the warm country ballad that the mainstream has tried but, thus far, failed to produce in 2020 – much to the…
LA’s Eva B Ross today shares new single “Jim Beam Moonbeams,” A delicate, inviting track, “highlighting that parallel between lights fading in the evening and two people getting faded along with it” – Calling to mind the understated smooth blend of jazz, pop, and folk stylings of Natalie Prass or the supple guitar, freewheeling voice,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Audible Doctor – “rx0.010” [EP] Avoiding predictability, The Audible Doctor releases a horror movie sample themed instrumental EP “rx0.010” on Hallows Day, where the veil between this world and the next is at it’s thinnest. Volume 10 of 12. If you missed his new radio show and live beat-making episodes.…
Over a relatively mechanical beat, Cody Lee helps explain today’s so-called new norms with his single “New Normal.” The track is taken from his album Woodpecker Crisis, and it’s a strong piece of music. With a few more soulful aural elements, “New Normal” might have even passed for a disco song. It’s far more stripped…
Harrison Avery aka DJ Hello loves all types of music from A-Z and pretty much everything under the sun. His latest EP, ‘Hello’, focuses on the wonderful world of electronica with elements of dance, EDM and dubstep along with other styles of digitized music. The listener will hear DJ Hello honing in on his craft…
Ashleigh Still delivers a deeply felt message on the defiant “Not Fuckin’ Around”. From the gentle grace of the guitar to the slight nods to dub, there is a quiet celebratory triumph that radiates throughout. Bass perfectly lifts the sheer strength of her vocals emphasizing her carefully chosen lyricism. The pastoral ode of Lydia Liza’s…
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson shares “Graveyard Boyfriend,” the latest single off her forthcoming album It’s A Beautiful Day And I Love You, which drops February 12. With a mildly macabre humor offset by a breezy ’70’s-style pop melody, “Graveyard Boyfriend” is about letting go of people from past relationships to fully enjoy the present. Released…
“I wrote both the songs on my new mixtape, my feelings hurt, at a time when I felt like I just couldn’t win when it came to anything emotional in my life. It was one thing after another, getting to the point where I was like, “If I just didn’t feel anything, this would be…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope FOOGIANO DROPS HARD-HITTING “YANO” Fresh off the release of features on Gucci Mane’s SO ICY GANG, VOL. 1, Foogiano is returning to pave the way for his own upcoming GUTTA BABY mixtape release, due Thanksgiving day. SO ICY GANG, VOL. 1 features fresh tracks from Foogiano alongside The New 1017 label…
Montreal pianist, harpist, and singer Gaia Guarda is set to release her first album Anatomy of Fear on November 6th, 2020. Joined by drummer Rocky Gray(ex-Evanescence) and her Uriel bandmates Jessica Ricard on cello and violinist Ariane Paquette on violin, this work of neoclassical dark wave is an entrancing and auspicious debut. Guarda, a classically-trained…
Joshua Warren, also known as Da Oracle is Atlanta’s new rising star. This Grady baby will be instrumental in Atlanta maintaining its position as the hip hop capital, with his music and influence. Initially, Da Oracle wanted to become a movie director but grew to love the art of music more. Since deciding to focus…
Classic American country has always hidden a truckload of darkness and a whole lot of damage beneath its perfect harmonies and beautifully plucked chords. As musical descendents of the legends that put rockin’ country on the map, The Tennessee Werewolves have made a name kicking out high energy tunes about the low points in life.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New > Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham Share New Single > ‘Sankofa Song’ > Out Today > listen here A chance DJ set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with British Ghanaian soul artist Andrew Ashong on the decks, and UK broken beat legend Kaidi Tatham jamming along on synths and flute, was…
Hertfordshire artist BYFYN (AKA Ellie Isherwood) releases introspective synth-pop single ‘I Love Me Too’ today, the latest in a line of exhilarating, textured electronic vignettes. With it she also announces her new EP ‘In Blue With You’ for December 9th. Each release so far has been a building block in developing a sound that calls…
Stephen Jacques’ single, “When I Fell In Love With You,” is taken from his album Charmed to Death. On it, he was helped by multi-instrumentalist and producer, Alan Weatherhead, who has worked with such artists as The Cardigans, Sparklehorse and Cracker. This song’s sound features more of a resemblance to Cracker and Sparklehorse’s roughnecked Americana,…
Emcee Monte taps into hip-hop’s roots on the powerful “I’m So Black”. Lyrics are delivered with such a swaggering confidence for they hit hard. A positivity runs through the whole of the track for Emcee Monte has a razor-sharp focus on the present. Word choice is done with so much care and consideration. Words tie…
Today sees rising singer-songwriter Claudia Valentina reveal captivating visuals for 4.15 from her self-titled debut EP, out now via EMI Records. Directed by Barbara Farre from CANADA (Rosalia, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Travis Scott) the music video for 4.15 shows Claudia trying to navigate through life whilst finding herself coming back to a situationship she…
Leila couldn’t be further from your typical indie artist. Hailing from Neverheardofit Pennsylvania, her sound and lyrics carry their humble roots. A little Jazz, a little soul, a hint of strange and three shots of romance will keep this spellbinding cocktail of uncanny ballads in your head forever. Having grown up playing piano, singing, and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Lone Kodiak Releases Nostalgic New Single “Bones” The indie-rock trio, composed of Dainéal Parker, Daniel Alden, and Joshua Harris, displays undeniable electric energy that seeps into the song. The somber track, penned by lead singer Dainéal Parker, illustrates a touching, vivid message of life’s fleeting nature. Producer Kyle Mangels perfectly captures…
Terrill Williams delivers a soulful blend of R&B on the lovely “Better Than That”. Honeyed vocals lead the way for they are full of so much kindness. Instrumentally rich the whole of the track absolutely bounces with such joy. A sense of optimism reigns supreme for her verses are ones of rising above the basest…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JAZMIN BEAN RELEASES “YANDERE” ALONG WITH MUSIC VIDEO TODAY Today, non-binary, London-based artist, Jazmin Bean, releases their brand-new single “Yandere” along with the music video. “Yandere” will be included on Jazmin’supcoming Worldwide Torture EP, which is a continuation of their five-track debut EP only refined and expanded upon. In addition to…
A questioning attitude drives Bill Abernathy’s thought-provoking “More Than Meets The Eye”. Cutting through propaganda he encourages people to see beyond the surface-level truths for deeper meaning. The message at times touches upon the Matrix perception of reality of taking the red pill to see how deep the rabbit hole goes. Rather than be blissfully…
25 year old Shaquan Mack more known by his stage name The Real Mack, is an upcoming Philadelphia rap artist. Mack got his first start in music in 2009 when a friend of his had a rap group. Although Mack wasn’t included that motivated him to want to pursue music. He would then go on…
The gorgeous exploration of a day in the life David Arn finds the poetry of the everyday in “Mother’s Day – The Mother’s Tale (feat. Ava Hart)”. Fragile with its delicate melody, the way the beauty is brought out happens with the utmost of care. Classical and folk intermingle in a dreamy way. Guitar and…
Paul Maged traffics in killer riffs with a conscience. He’s got a “rock band mentality inside a singer-songwriter,” says the NYC-by-way-of-Boston multi-instrumentalist himself. His fifth full-length, Culture War, has the energy of a room full of rockers but retains the clear focus that comes from one hand steering the ship. The heart of an activist…
