Feature stories and artist interviews
Enhancing Virtual Learning with Music: Best Genres, Tips, and Expert Advice With so many kids learning from home during this unprecedented start to the new school year, many students are in desperate need of help concentrating, staying focused, and remaining in good spirits. Music might be just what the doctor ordered, according to the parenting experts…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HEALTHY JUNKIES drop video for ‘Last Day In L.A.’ Healthy Junkies are everything that epitomizes the indie punk spirit – driven, authentic, and capable of causing a riot at any moment. As they prepare to release a seminal album which mashes up psychedelic rock, punk, grunge and goth, first single ‘Last…
In the midst of a protest, there are few things more powerful than a chorus of hope sung in unison by thousands of people. Songs of liberation have scored movements worldwide, invigorated marchers, given resistors a common point of reference, and, quite often, a catchy chorus to bring home. Jonathan Lykes is an activist and…
Seven Crows’ “Two Swords” is a single drawn from the act’s album, Secrets Of Navigation. It’s an instrumental piece. Seven Crows, in fact, is a project put together by SoCal-located violinist and producer, Christopher Murphy. The album is due to come out October 2nd on the Teahouse Records label. He describes this music as the…
A singular voice in the L.A. County rap scene, Long Beach’s $tupid Young commands a loyal following up and down the coast. Stressing his street bonafides, the Cambodian-American rapper shares “Wit A Sticc,” his new video single. Featuring an appearance from Detroit native Tee Grizzley, “Wit A Sticc” strengthens the connection between L.A. and Detroit,…
“This is the first time I have lived in Italy since I was fifteen,” says experimental electronic musician Andrée Burelli – who previously performed as Bodyverse. She’s musing on the inspirations of her patient, nurturing new album De Sidera – “and I am overwhelmed by the beauty of its nature, landscapes, and cultural roots.” Having…
Nied’s Hotel Band delivers a big bold bluesy sound on the highly personal “Sacred Land”. Lyrics are written with the greatest level of deference to those who gave so much for their families and their communities. The instrumental here possesses a living, breathing quality to it further punctuating the importance of each word. Verses have…
“I am excited to share my latest single, “All That We Didn’t,” with you, taken from my EP, The Art of Pretending, which is out now. This song is about a relationship that fell apart. In hindsight, I realized that its ending was just as much my own fault as it was the other person’s.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Raf Rundell Shares New Track “Monsterpiece” His first release for Heavenly Recordings, the former 2 Bear, renowned DJ, and all round, man-about-town, said of this first taster from his forthcoming second album: “Time for new JAMS. Under the light of a silver moon we work on our Monsterpieces. One Blockhead, one…
Clara sings with a smoky, sultry voice. Her single, “Down the Drain,” is a slow, melancholy post-breakup song. It’s most certainly an appropriate showcase for her talent. The track opens with little more than Zimm’s distinctive voice, and sparse instrumentation – including a clicking percussion part, complete with finger snaps. Zimm is soon joined by…
The pandemic is driving the profits for online music retailers. Fender, the instrument company founded by Leo Fender in 1938 as “Fender Radio Service,” have announced that 2020 will be the biggest year of sales volume in Fender history. Sales are also through the roof at Bizarre Guitar and Drum shop in Phoenix, Arizona. Apple…
It’s been a long 16 years for fans of the pop punk band Ultimate Fakebook to release new music. And boy, it was worth the wait. The band is back with a comical new video for their song “After Hours at Melin’s.” https://www.instagram.com/ultimatefakebook/ The video finds the band on a low-budget talk show, with the…
US Thrash Metal legends EVILDEAD will release their new studio album “United $tate$ Of Anarchy” on October 30th, 2020! The album was produced by Bill Metoyer and the cover artwork was illustrated by Edward J. Repka. Today they reveal the tracklisting and the cover artwork. United States Of Anarchy will be released as a CD…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope TINLICKER & HELSLOOT SHARE SOARING PARADISE EP Utrecht dance-floor dreamers Tinlicker return today with a new collaborative EP with Helsloot called Paradise. The set is Tinlicker’s first release since signing to Astralwerks, and it’s a worthy continuation of the airy, meditative club tracks that Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven have…
Matthew Cardinal today announces his debut solo album, Asterisms – a dazzling collection of ambient electronic music that crystallizes moments in the amiskwaciy (Edmonton) based musician’s life. Known for his work in nêhiyawak – the moccasingaze trio whose debut album nipiy is currently nominated on the 2020 Polaris Music Prize Shortlist, and was nominated for…
Canadian singer-songwriter, dancer and actor Mackenzie Dayle makes her return with modern-pop single ‘Cut You Out. Mackenzie has had the most incredible come up since making her musical debut in 2012. Her fan base grows faster and stronger with every release she puts out and is now 21,000 followers strong on Instagram. Mackenzie’s loyal following flock…
Gospel artist Tisha Hunter was gifted by God before she even recognized it. Eventually, she accepted the guidance and is now giving her all to praise his name. Tisha Hunter, born and raised in Harlem, is no stranger to the industry. In the early 90’s Tisha Hunter achieved great success as being part of the…
Following up a strong return earlier this year, Adelaide indie songwriter MANE presents new music in ‘Over & Over’, taken from her forthcoming EP Coping Mechanisms, out November 13th. An introspective song inspired by navigating difficult times and determining the direction one wants to head in as a result, ‘Over & Over’ is MANE looking…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Bedroom pop for emo kids: California band Crooked Teeth new music video “Gone Forever” “Bedroom pop for emo kids” is the preferred genre for California band Crooked Teeth and their new music video and single “Gone Forever”. Nostalgic guitar leads and alternative rock lyrics from vocalist and guitarist Tyson Evans have…
Etoile Marley is the up and coming one-woman music machine refreshing our playlists this month with her upcoming single ‘Cuffing Season’ on the 18th September. Hailing from London, Etoile Marly is a genre-blurring powerhouse, fusing elements of blues, rock and RnB with an undeniable flair. Citing influences in the likes of Dusty Springfield, M.I.A and…
Israeli progressive wizards SCARDUST have released a music video for ‘Tantibus II’ , the track is taken from their new album ‘Strangers’, which will be released on October 30th, 2020 via M-Theory Audio. The YouTube video can be viewed here: Tantibus is a word with Latin roots, meaning “Nightmare” . Some say it is an…
Pop music rarely strays from its safety net- although the tunes are catchy, they all have the same analogous arrangement. Yet it only takes a dash of culture to flavor the musical pot, which is exactly what Nigerian born artist T-Klassiq, has perfected. Now a resident of Montreal, he reforms modern music to include the…
INGRIDI VERARDO just released her second single, entitled “Read Between The Lines”, which features the guest vocals by Daniela Serafim (AUTOPSE, MONSTER SIDE PROJECT). This track will be featured on “Imperfection”, her debut album which should released until the end of the year and will feature Samurai da Silva (AS DO THEY FALL, SUPER SONIC…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Australian Indie-Pop Band San Cisco Release 4th Studio Album Two years and at least one sadly remembered love affair in the making, Fremantle, Australia trio Jordi Davieson, Scarlett Stevens and Josh Biondillo aka San Cisco have released Between You And Me, a painstakingly effortless record that can only be derived from…
Wade In The Water is one of those timeless songs. Written one hundred and twenty years ago, it is a comforting spiritual which seems to exist a world away from our modern lives. But such songs survive because of their effectiveness, their ability to talk to us, because they remain relevant. Miss Freddye’s reworking of…
Today, Hailey Whitters releases a sunny animated video for “Happy People” (co-directed by Harper Smith and Drew Wittler) from her critically-acclaimed new album, THE DREAM, out now via Pigasus Records / Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters. The song was co-written with Lori McKenna and originally recorded by Little Big Town in 2017. “This…
The track is taken from his forthcoming album The Space Between My Ears – an alternative rock record planned for release in the coming months, which centres around the themes of mental health issues and self reassurance. His first official video as a solo artist, ‘Thoughts of Fools’ was filmed towards the end of June…
The Civil Twilight’s lead singer Steven Dayvid McKellar, has his first solo album coming out later this year. He recently premiered a new song from that album, a melancholy electronic pop track called “Don’t Ask Me Why.” From the blipping electronic beat to McKellar’s subdued vocal delivery, it’s a promising preview for the new album,…
Remedies is an alternative pop/rock band from Northern Norway, formed in late 2016. The band consists of Tor Erik Krane Ursin (instrumentals) and Sigrid Ravn Ryan (vocals). Their music is characterized by elements from different genres, mixed in an original and exciting soundscape. Following up their EP “Delusions” from 2019, the duo is now set…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Luke Combs’ “Lovin’ On You” music video out now Of the video, Combs shares, “Man, this was a fun one. It honestly felt a lot like when we filmed ‘When It Rains It Pours’…having the band there, and, of course, my beautiful wife Nicole, was really special. The mini versions of…
Surrounded by millions of people with hundreds of dreams, breaking away from the city into your own head is a skill that requires mental composure and emotional patience. Brooklyn contemporary folk singer-songwriter America Jayne spent years gently assembling a palace in her mind, a poetic place she could escape to by picking up her guitar.…
Andrea is the exciting up and coming artist boosting our morale this year with her upcoming single ‘Fighting For.’ Having grown up in the east coast of Norway, Andrea has been writing and performing her own music since a young age. Citing the electronic, synth-heavy influence of Scandinavian pop, Andrea expands on a canon of…
“Navigating dating is a difficult process in general, and I hate that when it doesn’t work out, someone usually gets hurt. For me, there was an added level of why it would never work out with this girl, and it wasn’t until coming out and looking back on the relationship and breakup that I was…
Author: Pasha Orleans-Foli Emerging singer-songwriter James Millier has really become an artist to watch over the last 2 years. Following his hit single “This Life” in 2018, his music has evolved into a unique folk electro-pop blend, with ethereal vocals that evoke a real sense of calm. His eclectic range of influences span from Michael…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Sarah Dooley’s latest single “My Party” Of the song, Dooley says, “‘My Party’ is a song about throwing a party in the hopes that your crush will attend but then they leave early and you’re left feeling so confused. It’s an anthem for the insecure, the ones who love too hard…
AV Super Sunshine has been living the peace, love, and rock ‘n roll life for some time now, and he has the discography to show for it. His unique name came from Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer James House, who came up with the idea of mashing up the artist’s initials (“AV”) with the song title…
ALKE (al*kee), the nostalgia pop project of Los Angeles based producer Jameson Flood and Kesley Karrasch, have released their brand-new song and music video for “Somebody Who”. Fans can now stream the song on their preferred music platform and watch the music video here: “I dated a guy once so hot, I almost didn’t notice…
Oakland punk band Body Double shares the third single from its debut LP Milk Fed, which is due Sept. 18 via Zum. “Ready To Die” and the accompanying video (directed by Dalton Blanco of the band Prissy Whip & co-starring earthworms and grasshoppers). About “Ready To Die”: “”Ready To Die” is a straightforward rocker about…
What started out as a Bumble connection turned into a formidable band. When former URB Magazine marketing exec Kyle Mortensen swiped right on Emily Rath’s photo, what he ended up with was the lead singer for the band that he didn’t know he was forming. Add former INCUBUS bassist Dirk Lance to the picture and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Italian Psych Masters, MR. BISON to Release New Album ‘Seaward’ October 16th on Ripple Music Within just a few years, italian trio MR. BISON established themselves with initial releases “We’ll Be Brief” and the critically-acclaimed “Asteroid” as one of the most exciting combos in the heavy psych scene. They leveraged these…
