Feature stories and artist interviews
Rising star DJ/producer Chico Rose teams up with fellow GRAMMY-winning Dutch phenomenon and mentor Afrojack, together they return with another slam dunk record in the shape of Speechless’. The two artists go back for years already, presenting a timeless tune, packed in an addictive dance groove, blending with Pop peculiarities, that sure to wow crowds…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Flare Voyant: ‘Elusive Times’ EP is released on 7 November 2020; watch first video ‘Elusive Times’ from Flare Voyant is released on 7 November 2020. The collection is a 4-track statement of Rock and Roll extravaganza that aligns their Jazz Fusion and Prog aspirations closer to their Hard Rock and Funk…
KICCC has released his first full-length album, The Water Knows. The album will include, his previously released singles “Here,” “Control,” “Wine,” and “Iced Tea,” along with five unreleased tracks and two instrumentals that encapsulate the journey of self-exploration and self-validation through the characteristics of water and its infinite incarnations. “I wrote each song thinking about…
Steven Moses always felt like an outsider. The 20-year-old rapper from Blair County, Pennsylvania remembers his small-town, middle-American upbringing as both liberating and confining. At home, where he and his sister were homeschooled for most of their lives, Moses was encouraged to explore an early interest in music. He picked up his first guitar at…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Flare Voyant: ‘Elusive Times’ EP is released on 7 November 2020; watch first video ‘Elusive Times’ from Flare Voyant is released on 7 November 2020. The collection is a 4-track statement of Rock and Roll extravaganza that aligns their Jazz Fusion and Prog aspirations closer to their Hard Rock and Funk…
Representing for the DMV, Amala consistently puts in the work to be the artist we see and love today. She set the bar high with her first single ‘ MOJO ‘ and hit us back to back with her newest single ‘ On Demand ‘. Way more than a beautiful face and contagious personality, she…
Tally Spear has released her brand new EP Tally. The EP displays the varying sides of the London singer’s unique brand of alt-pop, which combines a dark gothic touch with a glamorous carefree shimmer that’s also steeped with attitude throughout. It features brand new songs including the hard-hitting rock track ‘City Girl’ and a cover…
He may be short, but he packs a lot of punches. 5ive Ft Giant doesn’t give himself enough credit; first, he’s actually 5’2, and second, he has defied all of the odds that were barriers against his advancement. During the time 5ive was starting, Knoxville, TN was not a place where rappers thrived; it was…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Evilcult: Release Official Video Drunk by Goat’s Blood The first official video clip of the Speed/Black/Thrash Metal band Evilcult has just been released for the track Drunk by Goat’s Blood. Present at the debut At the Darkest Night, the song was chosen because it is exciting and demonstrates the various influences…
Bursting with bubblegum angst, singer/songwriter, Cheyenne Benton breathes lyrical fire into the world of atmospheric Indie Pop with the release of her new charismatic self-penned, self-produced single, “In My Head.” The catchy up-tempo track sporting her powerful vocals and perfectly stacked harmonies recently premiered on San Diego’s 91X FM and is now available at all…
Indie pop darling Silver Sphere releases her new track “handle me” along with the music video via Little Worry/RCA Records. Watch HERE. “handle me” follows Silver Sphere’s latest track “crowd” which Idolator called “lovely.” Last month, she announced her forthcoming EP all my boyfriends, due out this Fall, with an immersive trailer. 20-year-old Silver Sphere…
“LAVA!” is ØZI’s first full English song since his 2018 self-titled debut, “ØZI: The Album”. The song is a showcase of his versatility as a bilingual artist and takes the shape of a carefree, feel-good R&B summer track. https://www.instagram.com/ozifp/ “LAVA!” is also ØZI’s first time collaborating with Ian Jeffrey Thomas, who most notably produced for…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope New Release Alert: Sophie Beem, Petty Her latest single “Petty” explores a deeper side, pulling from her past experiences in the dating world. A complicated relationship led Sophie to write this personal song that aims to empower young women in similar situations. When describing the motivation behind the single, Sophie said, “Petty…
Victoria Owsnett is the up and coming electro-pop sensation revitalising our playlists with a synth-soaked summer anthem. Hailing from the North East of England, Victoria has been writing and producing her own music for over six years as her distinctive electro-pop sound continues to flourish. Citing influences such as Fickle Friends, Lorde, London Grammar and…
Heartspeak, is the new album from musician, actor and award winning filmmaker Kaelen Ohm’s intimate multimedia project AMAARA. Set for release this Friday, the ethereal-pop collection was written as a culmination of a life-changing heartbreak and the end of a marriage. New album single “Desert Storm” arrives today alongside a self directed, produced & edited…
A wise man once said, “smooth is a lifestyle,” and while we don’t have any context regarding what he’s referring to, it makes sense in every area of life. Smooth in communication? Yes. Smooth with love? Definitely. But smooth with music? Spot-on. Devinn Le’Raay encompasses all of the above in his buttery smooth R&B. Some…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope POWFU x ALEC BENJAMIN x RXSEBOY TEAM UP WITH SISTA PROD FOR “EYES BLUE LIKE THE ATLANTIC PART 2” Rapper Powfu, acclaimed singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin and rapper-producer RXSEBOY have officially teamed up for a brand new version of Italian producer Sista Prod’s breakout phenomenon “Eyes Blue Like The Atlantic.” NEEDTOBREATHE release…
Jeffrey Li is only 15 years old, but his commentary on romance through retrospection in the single “Anniversary” is mature far beyond what the status quo in pop music would normally call for. An acoustic guitar is waiting to greet us shortly after pressing the play button in “Anniversary,” and while its strings emit a…
Bogotá, Colombia-born, Los Angeles, California-based artist Loyal Lobos (aka Andrea Silva) today debuted the stunning video for her latest single “You Were Bored” via PAPER Magazine. The video drops following Friday’s release of her debut album Everlasting—executive produced by Teddy Geiger (Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, Leon Bridges) and produced by longtime collaborator Evan Voytas—which arrived to…
Shortly after the reveal of her stunning sophomore EP, Broken Perfection, 17 year old rising singer-songwriter Anna Sofia today reveals a spellbinding stripped back acoustic video of her EP track, Either Way. Showcasing the gorgeous vocals and songwriting that has earmarked Anna Sofia as a powerhouse in the making, prepare to be blown away by…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Becky Hill Releases ‘Heaven On My Mind Remixes EP’ via Interscope Record Today singer-songwriter Becky Hill releases the Heaven On My Mind Remixes EP, featuring brand new reworks from Sammy Porter, Vintage Culture, Chloe Wilson and MYRNE, alongside previously released remixes from HOSH and Topic. Heaven On My Mind Remixes EP…
Today, Puerto Rico-born, Corpus Christi-raised iann dior releases a new music video for his viral sensation “Prospect” featuring Lil Baby, out now on 10K Projects. Produced by KBeaZy and Wheezy, “Prospect” has gained over 41M streams on Spotify alone since its release in May and has been placed on top playlists like Rap Caviar, New…
Today, buzzing singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone has released her brand new song “Drop Dead”, the latest offering from her eagerly anticipated debut EP Falling Asleep At The Wheel out this Friday, August 14th via Platoon. Driven by her commanding voice, melancholic piano and a beat that thumps and builds its way to a powerfully cathartic finale,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope HONEY DIJON RELEASES SECOND ANIMATED VIDEO IN TRILOGY FOR NEW SONG ‘LA FEMME FANTASTIQUE” Following the release of single ‘Not About You’ from the forthcoming album Black Girl Magic, Honey Dijon unveils a stunning animated video, premiered by Paper magazine, alongside single ‘La Femme Fantastique’, on Friday 7th August. The single…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hillary Reynolds, who is best known for co-writing one of Little Big Town’s latest hits from their 2020 #1 Billboard-charting album Nightfall,has announced the release of her new solo single “What Faith Is” along with an emotional video celebrating the heroes of the Pandemic. Featuring actual footage, most of which was shot on…
Disco Girl’ marks the 3rd release off of independent artist Nick Rifken’s debut EP “Arrival” and takes a drastic turn from his prior, much heavier rock oriented songs. Opening with a catchy lead guitar riff, the verses take us through a driving edgy narrative of a relationship burning to continue and yet unsure of where…
ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have shared the fabulous new video for their latest single, ‘Nerves of Steel’. Featuring over 20 LGBTQIA+ stars, including several best known for their appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race, the video shines a suitably neon light on the single’s pop gleam. Andy Bell has said, “This is my favourite…
Independent recording artist Simon Lunche announces the release of “Kiss Me” on August 10th. It’s the second in a string of singles preceding the release of his LP Never Knew the Night set for release on September 25th. A poetic ode to young love and days gone, “Kiss Me” engulfs the listener in a world…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Artist: Omen44 – Track: I Can See The Sun Omen44 originally from Kobe/Japan, evolved into a seasoned and respected Hip Hop artist since claiming NY as home and placing his stake in the music scene. The quick buzz and notoriety from his music resulted in shared global stages and collaborations with…
For a lucky few, music naturally runs through your blood and goes back generations in your family’s lineage. That’s exactly the case for Newark, New Jersey’s Bakir Floyd. The son of a renowned member of Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit, Floyd has always had a knack for artistry that couldn’t be stopped. Exposed early on to…
Echoing the beauty of singers like Joni Mitchell and the smoke-hued timbre of Fiona Apple, Los Angeles-based Temme Scott offers sanctuary with her dynamic pop number, “A Lot To Lose”. Part peppy and particularly inward, the song leaps Scott farther onto the national radar than her previous singles. What hasn’t changed is Scott’s talent at…
O’Hara, the married duo of Laurence O’Hara and Denma O’Hara based between London and LA, released their first song “Angel” as a free download on Bandcamp today and the accompanying self-directed video. 2020’s musical answer to the Beat Generation- piercing muted beats, soft lapping psych guitar & sparse synths, layered underneath two strong voices intertwined…
Brooklyn-based artist Zaliza shared “Little Raptures,” the second single from her double A-side single release. Bands Do Brooklyn premiered the track, to whom Zaliza described “Little Raptures” as a “lyrical collage based on experiences through a few years woven together by one common thread: finding inner strength and leaving behind perspectives to give space for…
Berit, aka “The Commander In Chief” has released a new, satirical music video for her new, catchy “summer hit” song “Go Back To Norway,” taken from her new, fantastic album “Berit, Vol. 2.” The song is based on a true story, from almost 15 years ago, when Berit and some of her family members were…
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds guitarist, George Vjestica, shares a new BANDANTE music and video project in collaboration with artist Timothy Shepard. When not performing with the Bad Seeds, George Vjestica is the driving force behind Bandante, a moveable feast of a band, recording and performing George’s music for which other musicians, artists and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Wild Rivers & Voices of Our City Choir Share Special Performance Of “Thinking ‘Bout Love” Folk-pop foursome Wild Rivers share a very special video for their single “Thinking ‘Bout Love” featuring Voices of Our City Choir, the San Diego-based non-profit organization created in response to the current housing crisis. The Toronto…
Music enjoyment is one of the most relaxing ways to de-stress from daily activities. Whatever your favorite genres, you can kick back just about anywhere and anytime to listen to your favorite performers or instrumentals. The following tips may help you to get the most from your music leisure time. Find a Quiet Place Whether…
Carly Lind is a pop artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She recently released her brand new single “No One” and now just dropped her follow-up music video. The video features Carly in an apartment singing about the grief she experienced losing her parents a few years ago. “I wrote this song when I…
Artist and songwriter Parmy Dhillon is on his way to bring a breath of fresh air to the alt-folk genre. His songwriting style is laced with personality and authenticity, bringing a lot of character to the table. The artist’s most recent studio release is titled Mind Out Of Time: Volume 1. This release features a…
The new track that lends itself to the current global unrest in response to police brutality. In May, standout Jamaican reggae artist Dre Island released his long-awaited debut album with Now I Rise. Like many great reggae albums before it, the 13-track projects features Dre covering his country’s social climate, pride he has for being…
