Feature stories and artist interviews
5P RECORDS, INC. LORD DIVINE (born JORY L. ROGERS) was raised in the most DANGEROUS and the most HIP-HOP influenced PROJECTS in New York: BRONX RIVER PROJECTS. Quickly learning the value of a dollar, he went from packing bags at supermarkets to making major moves in the drug game. After a few arrests leading to…
Introducing davey, the latest solo artistic venture from Vallis Alps’ David Ansari, who today shares his latest single, “NOT ME (Feat. Sol)”. Away from the ethereal indie-pop of his work in Vallis Alps, “NOT ME” is a lean alt-hip hop track that recalls the avant-garde but primordially moveable electronic production of acts such as Injury…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ELLIOTT BROOD SHARE NEW SONG “BIRD DOG” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM KEEPER. Canadian trio Elliott BROOD approach the release of Keeper, an album about loyalty and resilience, with a new song out today. “Bird Dog,” is a capering, banjo-driven chase scene, where a hot pursuit ends in a chilling conclusion. As the…
Portland, Oregon-based rock outfit Last Giant are releasing their latest album, Let the End Begin, on October 2nd via Little One Ate The Big One. The album’s latest single is “Sunset Queen,” which the band has released today. Comprised of RFK Heise (System & Station) on vocals/guitar and Matt Wiles on drums, the two deliver…
by Nick Christophers From the age of 21, Zach knew full well that music would be his path in life, and it has become so. He is a multi-talented instrumentalist as he learned to play the piano, drums, and guitar. His music is as diversified as he is. On his journey through music he learned…
Lyia Meta delves into a dark, hard rock edged fury with the intense “We Are Lords”. Volume is a must for this is a sheer physical sound. Riffs race through featuring a fiery impulse. By far though the true highlight comes from her commanding voice. Sung with so much vigor her voice rises above the…
West Jefferson, NC native, Taylon Hope, has released her new single, “If It Wasn’t For The Storms,” to all digital music platforms today. The country music songwriter and performing artist wrote the song with Bill Diluigi and it was produced by Pete Sallis and Kent Wells in Nashville, TN. Stream and download the song on…
Glad In It is clearly written from a position of faith, carrying a message that life’s ups and downs are merely tests, battles that we emerge stronger and more resolved for having fought. But it is a message which is applicable to everyone no matter what their beliefs, no matter which paths they follow. There…
Do you know what it’s like to build yourself up only to have everything you earned stripped away from you? Repairing the rubble from the collapse is no easy task, but Big Lou has big dreams and even bigger ambitions. The Camden, NJ native learned to navigate the rough environment surrounding him; the streets were…
Norwegian singer Dagny has today (4/9/20) announced that she will release her long-awaited debut album Strangers / Lovers on October 2nd via Little Daggers Records. Showcasing her growth as an artist and her focused creative vision, the album – divided into distinct halves, tracks the journey of a relationship. The first half documenting the blossoming…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Zuvuya shares new EP Ft. Xander Greene, Michael Travis (The String Cheese Incident) “Zuvuya” is a Mayan term for the universal wave of energy that surrounds us all. Understanding Zuvuya gives us an expanded awareness of who we are, connects us with higher levels of consciousness, and restores the memory of…
Black Note Graffiti is a five-piece hard rock band, and “Knight” is a short, but hard rocking single. In fact, it clocks in at just shy of three minutes long. Most hit songs range between three minutes and five minutes long, but this song ain’t playing by those rules. In fact, although it’s a single,…
Hillary Reynolds is a vibrant singer/songwriter who has graced us with her touching performance on the blessed, new single titled “What Faith Is”. The song is all about hope and “What Faith Is” is a bright spark in today’s wild world. For Hillary, she stated that “faith is at the foundation of my resilience and…
Multi award-winning artist Ice Prince drops a fresh single and music video featuring singer-songwriter-producer Tekno “Make up Your Mind”. Ice Prince has paved the way for African music on an international level with ‘Oleku’, one of Africa’s most remixed songs of all time. He has worked with the biggest and most influential artists across the…
Folk-pop artist Mabes unveils new single “Danny” – a poignant track about a lover left behind while their spouse is off serving time in the armed forces. With her wistful lyrics, Mabes impeccably captures the heart-wrenching essence of true love, patience, and yearning. The new content (including previously released “Too Young To Love”) is a…
Copenhagen-based German musician Greta Louise Schenk – aka the brilliant GRETA – has today released her debt album Ardent Spring. Produced by Norwegian musician Farao, it’s a terrific, hazy, psychedelic pop record capturing the bloom and re-colouring of the world as it transitions from winter to spring. Raised in Germany on a diet of classical…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope The Secret Sisters to release new “Saturn Return” commentary album on September 18 Produced by Carlile, Tim Hanseroth and Phil Hanseroth, Saturn Return was released earlier this year on New West Records (stream/purchase here). Recorded at Carlile’s home studio in Washington state, the album finds The Secret Sisters with a new…
Nashville’s newest darling, Caitlin Quisenberry, is full speed ahead, as she quickly moves up the ranks of country music. She has earned her spotlight through being placed alongside legends on CMT, Women of Country and New Music Nashville. Her latest single, “Imogene” just dropped hot on the heels of “Let Love Die”, her highest streaming…
There is lots of talk in music making circles about “groove.” Often it gets used to describe everything from melody to beat to rhythm to bass lines but a groove is less definable than those more tangible things. It is something which exists partly in the sonic world and partly in a spiritual one. It…
For some rappers, the rap game is all about flexing your street cred and having the cash to back it up. To be the biggest and baddest around, you have to have money on your mind and hustle in your body. At least that’s how GS11 views his role in the world of hip-hop. Hailing…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Airliners – Stream “Copenhagen” We want people to hear the beauty of love and of Copenhagen itself reflected in the music, and then to contrast that with the melancholic nature of the lyrics. The entire track is a ying-yang of happiness, pain, longing, love, and acceptance. The magic of hopping on…
The Massachusetts Live Events Coalition is hosting an “Empty Event” to gain government support for live event industry professionals who are part of one of the hardest hit industries in the COVID-19 pandemic. Stagehands will build staging and seating for an event that won’t take place or host any guests, as a haunting and symbolic…
Having been one half of Girlhood for the past few years, Tessa Cavanna is now making waves with her own solo venture as Tiece. New single “Vampires”, out today, is her best yet. With collaboration a huge part of her career so far, Tiece has taken the bold and empowering step to make this a…
Growing up as the only child in West London, 20-year-old Matilda Mann found herself soaking up her parent’s musical taste, which led her to writing her first song at age 11. She has been writing ever since, her debut EP ‘If That Makes Sense’, inspired by notes taken from conversations with friends, or those overheard…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope K-POP SOLO ARTIST, WONHO, RELEASES SOLO DEBUT MINI ALBUM Singer-Songwriter-Producer, Wonho, releases his highly anticipated solo debut mini album, ‘WONHO 1ST MINI ALBUM Part. 1 Love Synonym #1 : Right for Me.’ Immediately upon release, “wonho” was trending #1 worldwide on Twitter, with “open mind,” “#OPEN_MIND,” and “#Love_Synonym” following closely behind;…
The Danish producer duo Loud Colors has teamed up with singer Asklingon the energetic track ‘Looking For’.The track is filled with melodic hooks in both the vocal and production, and a slapping bass that leads the listener to think of recent Dua Lipa productions. The disco-vibe serves as solid foundation for Askling’s sassy advice to…
Columbus, Georgia has birthed many stars over the past years including Dallas Austin, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, Kim Porter, Singer Joseph “Joe” Thomas & Rapper “Cash Out” just to name a few. “World” meet new rising talent from the ECanty Projects of Columbus Georgia and he goes by the name FS Rudy aka Front Street Rudy.…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HOUSTON SINGER ASHTON TRAVIS RELEASES DEBUT EP ‘PHOENIX MODE’ VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS Houston singer Ashton Travis releases his debut EP Phoenix Mode, today via Def Jam Recordings. Phoenix Mode is a set of songs that explore the complexities of relationships and the depths of his mind, from dreams to aspirations,…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative type of dementia that causes a severe decline in cognitive function. As the disease progresses, it causes cells in different areas of the brain to die, which results in memory loss, decreased motor skills, personality changes, and general cognitive decline. Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s the Difference? Dementia is…
Norway’s next breaking alt-pop artist is 22-year-old SKAAR, whose first five singles have all been A-listed at radio in Norway, including her debut track ‘Higher Ground’ which has now exceeded 11 million streams at Spotify. https://skaar.lnk.to/TOSOW SKAAR now makes the biggest statement of her blossoming career by sharing her debut EP ‘The Other Side Of…
Today ELEINE is releasing the first single from their upcoming album “Dancing in Hell”. The new video single is called “As I Breathe” and the band themselves describes it as follows. “Whatever you’re fighting through, we think you know by now that nothing is ever just laid out at your very feet. You have to…
We’ve all seen the images: police brutality, civil unrest, politicians acting the fool, and the streets of the cities evacuated as a precaution against the global pandemic. Life in 2020 has been graphic and unsettling, but at least we’ve all gone through our trials together. With everyone confined at home during quarantine, the bad news…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Steve Aoki and KREAM unveil new single L I E S Norway’s notorious production duo KREAM has steadily been churning out hit after hit since 2016, but today sees the release of the brothers biggest single to date – in the form of a superstar collaboration called “L I E S,”…
Nothing sinful at all with this latest single from Bigg Homie Sin as “Therapy” will add some bounce to your step. This may be a therapeutic release for Bigg Homie Sin & Feel Banks because they appear to be hitting on relevant topics that hit home for many. Bigg Homie Sin & Feel Banks are…
Silence may be in the name, but this debut album from West of House is anything but quiet! Crescendo of Silence is a striking new album from emerging alt rock band West of House. The band, comprising of: Erick Bieger, Kevin Huynh, Dave Roberts, Lance Bletscher, and Tommy Maras hail from Orange County, California. Their influences however,…
Following on from 2019 debut EP “Wings”, German rising star Amilli is already gearing up to release a sophomore project. “Green Eyes”, the third single off the upcoming EP, is a love song with a twist. Written “from a really independent and confident perspective rather than the typical selfless, sometimes submissive love song” Amilli’s sweet-like-honey…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Patti LaBelle & Full Force Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’ (EP) Out Now via Geffen/UMe “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’” was produced and written by Full Force, with background vocals and instrumentals performed by Full Force and Cheryl Pepsii Riley. This high octane single comes equipped with LaBelle’s legendary soaring vocals…
Already a beloved figure in her native Bulgaria, Ruth Koleva’s irresistible electro pop is beginning to attract just as much attention in her adopted home of New York City. Her newest single is an innovative take on the thoroughly modern problem of finding meaning in isolation. DSP – https://push.fm/fl/lifeoftheparty “You know you’re the life of…
Today’s rap game is obsessed with aggression. It seems like wherever you go, you’ll find dozens of rappers trying to take on a tough and macho flow that just attacks the ears. And while some people may appreciate that, others want to know what happened to the rappers who weren’t all about being hostile. Where…
One of a number of tracks recorded over a two-day session at Hamilton’s The Porch Studio, (by long-time The Datsuns sound engineer and collaborator Scott Newth), ‘Light That Shines’ is the first release from the five piece, who list the likes of The Wedding Present, Guided By Voices, The Clean, Galaxie 500 and Pavement amongst…
