Feature stories and artist interviews
Today renforshort returns with her mesmerising new single ‘afterthoughts’, taken from the soundtrack to the upcoming Disney film ‘Clouds’. Having racked up millions of streams, a whole lot of hype and legions of fans (including the likes of Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda who remixed her massive single ‘i drive me mad’), the 18-year-old prodigy now…
Stuck waiting for a long-haul flight from Western Australia to London might seem like Hell to some but it has led to the new single by Laura Mitchell, Killing Time, an achingly beautiful track which is equal parts Ray Charles and Adele. Stuck with a melody he couldn’t shake and the lyrics forming whilst he…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Will Powers – WOVEN AND SHATTERED IS ALIVE AND KICKING I happened upon this odd polyrhythmic riff during a jam with a friend. As I kept working at it, the song felt archeological, like I was slowly uncovering this meticulously knit tune that seemed beyond me, like it had exposed itself…
Boh Doran is no stranger to turning cathartic release into beautiful, ethereal indie music – her latest single & video “on fire” delivers a shot of pure feeling with a perfect stylistic push-pull to keep you on board the emotional rollercoaster until the very end. Falling stylistically somewhere between Mazzy Star, The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins…
Singer-songwriter Eunice Keitan’s work mixes R&B/Acoustic Soul and World Folk influences. Both her international upbringing and her eclectic music background surface in the themes of many of her songs, where she explores mental health, social inequality and social change. Eunice just released a new track, “Standing With You,” written 5 days after the death of…
The City of Houston has a lead role to play when it comes to hip hop music’s popularity. It is the home to many iconic and legendary rappers and also the budding zone of newcomers. One artist who is recently becoming the talk of the town is Shawno and his tracks are the exemplary ones…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Camila Fuchs share Silver Apples-eque new track “Come About” Camila Fuchs have shared “Come About”, the Silver Apples/kosmische-eqsue new single from their forthcoming album ‘Kids Talk Sun,’ out November 13th via Felte Records. It can be pre-ordered here. Recorded with Spacemen 3/Sonic Boom’s Peter Kember in the misty, castle-peaked hills of…
Kelly’s Lot’s single, “Hurricane,” kicks off with bluesy acoustic guitar and harmonica. Lyrically, the song speaks to events in life that hit us much like a storm. “I lost my passion, I lost my bliss,” writer and vocalist Kelly Zirbes sings. “No bursting of joy for any of this.” No, this is not a happy…
Escape into the quaint, cozy small town living life and listen to the calling of singer/songwriter Jasmine Bharucha. Her smoky tones meshed with folksy delivery in her track “Fog Horn Blowing” is undeniably catchy and endearing. Inspired by the town of Steveston, British Columbia, Canada, Bharucha’s love for the tiny fishing town carries a heavy…
Horror, terror, and nostalgia become important weapons in Kilo House’s aural assault of “The Witching Hour”. Samples are worked through, twisted, distorted and stretched almost beyond recognition. Incredibly creative the beats skitter about resulting in a virtual kaleidoscopic rush of darkened hues. Little to no light comes into the fray for this are dark, brooding,…
An intergalactic incursion is set on your playlists in the shape of 2020’s new pop-rock trio -Aliensdontringdoorbells. Involving Dorian Foyil (Guitar, Sax and Lead Vocals), Adam King (Lead and Backing Vocals) and Christian Pearl (Keyboards and Backing Vocals) they have released their debut album ‘Arrival’. Recorded at The Keep Studios in Denver, Colorado the band…
Rising artist, Cyn returns with a love letter to the city that never sleeps, “New York,” which is out today via Unsub Records. Written by Cyn and British award-winning singer-songwriter-producer Jack Garratt, “New York” is a beautiful ode to the city and to those who dream. Speaking about the new song, Cyn reveals, “With my…
Tina Sisay delivers a message of unity on the passionate soul of “Red Light and Blue”. A clever mixture of the faith in humanity alongside a desire to rise above what divides the world, the track radiates hope. Her voice possesses an incredible range working up from a hushed whisper to a tremendous soaring ray…
Sizzy Rocket unveils the official music video for “Spill My Guts,” one of the new singles from the ANARCHY album. Directed by Dorian Tocker, the “Spill My Guts” music video sees Sizzy at her most vulnerable. In contrast to the fast-paced “THAT BITCH” and “Smells Like Sex” videos — which were also directed by Tocker…
Welcome to Borito’s time machine, music that sends you back your summer vacation. Music that is all about bringing back innocence, the freedom of loving, living and creating without the obligations and disappointments of adulthood. Borito had a successful release of their debut single “Nice & Slowly”: with radio plays at local stations in the…
Old time Classic Rock, Modern Day Indie Pop, and Contemporary R&B is the blend that smoothly delivers from the enticing sultry vocals of songstress Natalie Dean. Her latest release “Damaged Parts” is the fashionable single to hit the rhythm and melody she continues to develop. For songwriters and poets, it is living life that brings…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Dead Soft’s share EP on anniversary of their Arts & Crafts debut LP Big Blue It’s been a year almost to the day since Dead Soft released Big Blue, their debut LP on Arts & Crafts, a celebrated first full length on the revered Canadian indie that earned them praise from…
Phoenix, AZ-based Danielle Durack today announced her new album No Place will be released on January 15th, 2021. She has also shared the winking video—co-directed by herself and Freddie Paul—for first single “Broken Wings,” which debuted this morning via NPR Music’s All Songs Considered. No Place presents a powerful singer and earnest, thoughtful songwriter as…
Alt-Hip-Hop artist Missingno. gets nostalgic on new infectious Hip-Hop/Pop single ‘Dirty Beach,’ an ode to his childhood visits to Coney Island and the feels of being by nature. The emerging artist is slowly shaping up to be tomorrow’s torchbearer as his new song explores the feeling of enjoying the beach, even if it’s not the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Veritas – Threads Of Fatality – (Hard Rock/Metal) The highly anticipated, first full length CD from Veritas is now available worldwide. Following the success of the 2019 Ep, Veritas has been hard at work putting together this collection of 14 classic sounding hard rock/metal songs. It features Mark Zonder (Fates Warning,…
Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Father Flanagn is not only and actor and comedian but also a hip-hop artist. He’s paved his way with appearances on HBO, SHOWTIME, NBC, CBS and more! https://www.instagram.com/fatherflanagn/ After years away from music he made his return to music with “An Opus Inspired by Andre Martin” now with new…
Understanding the difference between a guitar and keyboard amp is crucial, especially if you’re looking to deliver the very best sounds from your keyboard. This is because each type has varying amounts of effects, distortion levels, and inputs. Amp selection should never be overlooked by any keyboard player. You should always take time to learn…
It seems Cincinnati’s finest musicians have teamed together to coin the musical project that is ‘National Barks’. The 5 track EP exemplifies the band’s staple funk, psychedelic rock sound that is reminiscent of a surf and garage group; demonstrated through swanky guitar licks and laidback vocals that send you over waves of bliss. The tempo…
Pauline Andres announces the release of the synth-pop single, “Til the End of the World” on October 12. Is love luxury or necessity when the world seems to be coming to an end is the question that inspired “Til the End of the World”. Celebrating vulnerability in times of crisis with strength and passion, the…
dodie today announces her eagerly anticipated debut album Build A Problem, due for release on March 5, 2021. A first taste of the record is available from today in the form of lead single “Cool Girl”, premiered as The Hottest Record In The World by Annie Mac on her BBC Radio 1 show. “Cool Girl”…
Soulful alt pop singer and songwriter Spencer Sutherland unveils the retro official video for his single “Too Many Friends.” Shot entirely on film and directed by Jason Lester (Jeremy Zucker, Lauv, Julia Michaels), the music video premiered on MTV’s Friday Live Stream, MTV’s TRL-esque fan requested show that airs every Friday on their Youtube channel.…
Compton’s Channel Tres returns with new single, “Skate Depot,” the first to arrive off his forthcoming mixtape, I Can’t Go Outside. Out on Channel’s own Art For Their Good label, the liquid house groove comes with a nostalgic roller skating video from Toro y Moi director Mancy Gant. Skating through LA neighborhoods enveloped by palm…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope London-based electro-pop, Stats (Dua Lipa, Elton John, Phoebe Waller-Bridge) – Share New Single, ‘Old Flames’ / Album out Nov 13 The first Stats record, Other People’s Lives, found fans in Elton and also Phoebe Waller-Bridge who considers Seed’s single ‘Lose It’ to be the unofficial soundtrack for Fleabag – the album…
BSC consists of Chris Robertson (lead vocals, lead guitar), Ben Wells (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jon Lawhon (bass guitar, backing vocals), and John Fred Young (drums, backing vocals). This release by the Kentucky band is their seventh, and will be available also on red transparent vinyl, Limited Edition CD Box Set and Digitally. Ride is…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope CCR HEADCLEANER SHARE VIDEO FOR ‘SWEETS’ London/LA popstar LAUREL shares new single “Best I Ever Had” “I really loved the songs on Dogviolet, but they were very heavy,” explains LAUREL. “At one point in my life I was in a pretty dark place and it was really comforting to sing about…
Philip Scott Poli has been active in the Toronto area music scene for many years as a tenor vocalist for the band The Fabulous Haircuts. However, ‘One Sky’ is Poli’s first solo album and what a fantastic One it is! Spanning a decade’s worth of creative thoughts & material, ‘One Sky’ digs deep and supplies…
New York is the birth of Hip-Hop music. Some of the greatest lyricist and rap storytellers originated from the concrete jungle ‘New York.’ KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Run DMC, NAS, Jay Z, Eric B & Rakim, Public Enemy, and more cast a legendary shadow over every emerging artist in NYC. Entrepreneur/Major Recording…
“As an artist, we have the privilege to use ourselves in a vulnerable way in order to speak on important topics that surround us daily. ‘Listen to the Wind’ is extremely personal to me because I wrote this song using myself as an experiment. I struggle with anxiety almost on a daily basis and wanted…
ANE BRUN has announced details of a brand new single, ‘Crumbs’ which will be released by her label, Balloon Ranger Recordings, on October 9, 2020. It’s the eight taste of her upcoming studio albums After The Great Storm and How Beauty Holds The Hand Of Sorrow. “I think many people can recognise a situation like…
R&B songstress Ayia Gold serves soulful, spine-tingling vocals on new single Missing You, out 9th October via Two Way Street and Awal. The 90’s R&B inspired slow-jam is a journey through the rollercoaster of 2020, “Missing You is a very special song to me. We all know how it feels to miss someone or something,…
Manchester based Abbie Ozard releases escapist, 90s-tinged new single ‘True Romance’ on today via LAB Records. Quickly building acclaim with her penchant for wistful coming of age tales, Abbie Ozard nails the ennui, anxieties and liberation of early 20s social navigation in her beachy indie. ‘True Romance’ follows in this vein – tackling listlessness by…
Patrick Topping returns to his TRICK imprint to release new single ‘New Reality’, out 16th October. “During lockdown whilst experimenting with writing lyrics, I managed to blag Hayley into the studio to do some vocals for the first time. New Reality was born and it ended up being one of the most ID’d tracks from…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope GRiZ + JAUZ release new single “No Doubt” on Deadbeats Records Today, multi-instrumentalist producer GRiZ and BITE THIS bossman JAUZ have released their heavy-hitting collaboration, “No Doubt”. The track is part of GRiZ’s Bangers[6].Zip EP, which is out today on Zeds Dead’s DeadBeats Records. “No Doubt” is a full body banger…
GRAMMY Award winning and multi-platinum artist Daya is back with a pulsating new single “First Time” – available everywhere now on AWAL/Sandlot & Kasher Records. “First Time” doubles down on Daya’s distinctive vocals and pop-EDM origins as she offers intimate vulnerability over palpitating beats. The song co-written by Daya, SHY Martin and multi-platinum selling Swedish…
King SwaVay™ (SWAH-VAE) was born on April 28 in Bay City, Michigan. Raised in one of the most smallest yet, violent cities in the country Saginaw, Michigan – he grew up in the roughest of neighborhoods brushing elbows with the most rugged but was never engulfed by the streets. Humbled by life’s dealings but very…
