Feature stories and artist interviews
Tom Houston is the singer-songwriter bringing the sweet sound of folk back into our playlists. Whilst providing the perfect soundtrack for a melancholy summer stuck in your garden, Tom Houston’s upcoming single is a pivotal moment for the singer-songwriter, as he continues his musical journey with his fourth studio album ‘Gap In The Fence.’ Having…
Austin, TX-based psychedelic disco cowgirl, Kitty Coen, shares the new music video for debut single “Dark Soul,” today. With a vibrant array of color and a personality to match, the alt-pop song comes to life in a very surreal way. A haunting rock ‘n roll energy combines with a fierce cowgirl vibe, placing Coen in…
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “rise” more than 20 different ways, both as a verb and a noun. But all the book’s publishers really had to do was provide a link to Isolde Fair’s poignant new song of that title: “Rise,” the 16-year-old singer-songwriter-musician’s newest release, following 2017’s highly acclaimed media sensation “To All…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Grizzly Coast’s ‘Party of One’ EP OUT NOW She never imagined that Party of One would drop during a time where others felt the same way on a mass scale. People need other people, and Kavanaugh hopes that these songs bring anyone who feels like she did a moment of comfort…
Liam Moore opens his single, “Cosmic Noon,” with a spacey instrumental bed, which starkly contrasts with his lounge-room-ready lead vocal. Lyrically, the song finds Moore stargazing at this delightful outer space being. The song is taken from Moore’s album, Visions of a Perfect Life. The tune’s first half is slow, and rhythmically measured. The second…
So, have you ever pondered how to best write a love song to a stripper? I know, it’s probably not the kind of song you’d immediately gravitate towards during family karaoke night, because it’s not a subject usually discussed in polite company. Sure, you could apply the usual compliments paid to pretty girls, such as…
Depending on your age, you probably remember when Video Killed the Radio Star. Now, in the age of online streaming, is history repeating itself? You might think that the most popular songs on the radio match the most popular songs streamed on Spotify. Alas, between July 16 and July 17, not a single tune appeared…
Created during the 2020 Coronavirus quarantine, Nikki Christie of the psychedelic space rock band Flight Attendant had the idea to piece videos together into a chaotic collage of moods to fit “Man of Chaos.” With Nikki’s direction each band member twisted the lights in their houses, splashed mud on their faces, and made showers into…
H.C. McEntire doesn’t write lyrics; she writes poetry. Growing up in the tiny rural community of Green Creek, outside Tryon, North Carolina, she knows how to tell a story. Ahead of tomorrow evening’s online performance, McEntire is serving a second slice of her new album Eno Axis (out August 21)! On “Final Bow,” she leads…
How big is the graveyard for music streaming companies? Streaming service providers are engaged in a full-scale financial slaughter-fest against each other for audience growth, subscribers, technology advantages and marquee names to burnish their brands. Spotify inked Joe Rogan exclusively for a $100 million multi-year contract, and have just signed up Michelle Obama for “The…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope RUFF MAJIK: New Noise Premieres Animated “Who Keeps Score” Video “Who Keeps Score” is the latest single from South African stoner rock kings RUFF MAJIK. Now playing at New Noise Magazine, the track is taken from the band’s forthcoming new full-length, The Devil’s Cattle, set for release on October 30th via…
Today Katy J Pearson is pleased to announce news of her debut album, Return, which will be released on November 13th, 2020 via Heavenly Recordings. Alongside this news she has shared new track “Fix Me Up” and its accompanying video. Watch and listen – Speaking about about the track Katy said: “Quite an old song…
Last month, Toronto’s Hannah Georgas announced her new LP All That Emotion (out September 4th on Brassland and Arts & Crafts) with the mesmeric lead single “Dreams.” Produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, the album has already attracted an enthusiastic critical response with “Dreams” — along with a pair of pre-announce singles “That Emotion” and…
Following the recent release of his powerful debut single ‘All I See’, rising UK artist Kasien today returns with new track ‘Aimin”, a fresh collaboration with long time associate Kelvin Krash. One of London’s most exciting young artists, Kasien’s sophomore release is described by the man himself as “the last song I made before going…
It doesn’t matter who you are, or how well you’ve appointed your sheltering place – if you’ve committed to “stay put” for months on end, you’re bound to go a little stir crazy. In a year as strange as 2020, that’s been a disheartening and common experience. But singer-songwriter, actor, and writer Paul Helou knows…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BLACKBEAR NEW SINGLE “queen of broken hearts” The track is off his highly-anticipated upcoming album everything means nothing, due August 21, 2020, via Beartrap/Alamo/Interscope Records. “queen of broken hearts” – written by blackbear, produced by blackbear & Andrew Goldstein – threads his top-notch songwriting with a magnetic melody and undeniable hook,…
Giving the listener a reason to run towards something, move in the direction that brings love and light, the new song “Second Chances” singer/songwriter Trevor Drury is not what you would expect from an alt pop rocker. Drury’s race to the charts should be a short one with this heart stirring track. “Second Chances” starts…
Lydia Loveless today announced her new album Daughter will be released on September, 25th, 2020, via her new label Honey, You’re Gonna Be Late Records. She has also shared the chiming lead single “Love Is Not Enough” alongside its video, directed by herself and Michael Casey. Daughter–her first album in four years–marks the triumphant return…
Reece Ratliff is thrilled to announce the release of “Checkered Vans,” the first single from his debut studio album, Compass. The melodic indie-pop track will be released independently on July 17th, 2020. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, 17 year old pop singer-songwriter Reece Ratliff began working in Nashville in the Fall of 2018. After falling…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Smino Leads a Peaceful Meditation On “Baguetti” Featuring J.I.D and Kenny Beats In the wise opening words of J.I.D, “I need a minute to meditate.” On the new song “Baguetti,” Smino (Zero Fatigue/Downtown/Interscope) is joined by Dreamville’s J.I.D and superproducer Kenny Beats to grant us all three minutes to be still…
Drawing from a broad palette of influences, including electronica, jazz, soul and r&b, ‘Oh My Love’ is an exciting return for Sola who released her debut EP ‘Wealth Has Come’ a few years ago. Accompanied by a self-made 90’s inspired video created in her living room during lockdown, ‘Oh My Love’ plays homage to Sola’s…
Global phenomenon DERMOT KENNEDY today releases the brand-new video for latest single ‘GIANTS’. The animated short follows the announcement of Dermot’s upcoming pay-per-view gig that’s to be performed at the Natural History Museum in London on July 30th. The animated video, created by Trizz Studios and directed by Oriol Puig, takes its cues from nature…
Dark Station has released their new lyric video for “Ryse.” The song is off of their debut full length album Down in the Dark. “Ryse” is available for download/stream here: https://linktr.ee/darkstation “Ryse is about coming together as a group and standing up for what’s right. It’s about the power of the unified voice of the…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope BALCONY SHARE NEW SINGLE “TATTOO” The magnetic four-piece follow the release of pop tracks ‘Girls’ and ‘He Don’t Trust Me’ with the anthemic ‘Tattoo’ produced by The Six and Mark Ralph. The captivating track is a welcomed return for a band who have been keeping busy during lockdown with instagram dance-offs,…
“Martial in its aesthetic, peaceful in its depth, “Karaté” music video is all about matching the track to the maximum. Joris the dancer is such a creative and free mind, he improvises, following every single detail of the beat, the lyrics, the atmosphere. Watching him dance is a unique moment, he catches you and never…
Maxim Faster, known musically as The Venus in Scorpio, is an electronic producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Roaming ambiguously across the spheres of 70s Glam Rock, 80s Goth and New Wave, and everything 2000 and beyond, The Venus in Scorpio’s unique sound captures a sprawling sonic essence that is strikingly familiar, while…
Grammy® award-nominated songstress Cam has officially announced the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album The Otherside, out October 30 via Triple Tigers/RCA Records. The album was written over the last three years in LA, Nashville, and NYC with collaborators Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Sam Smith) and Grammy winner Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, Bruno Mars),…
“GRIMEY” will be available on all streaming and download platforms on Friday, July 17th. The single was written by Porcelan, Denarious Holmes and Brandon Christian and produced by Topski. “I really wanted to speak about some of the ugly moments of being in a relationship and when you give that special person chance after chance…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope JESSE JO STARK ANNOUNCES NEW TRACK “TANGERINE” LA-based singer-songwriter Jesse Jo Stark is gearing up to release her new single and music video for “Tangerine” on Friday, August 21st. The new single is the first to follow her gorgeous rendition of the John Prine classic “Angel from Montgomery” released in April.…
A great record is one that could’ve come out 20 years ago, or 20 years from now, and still fill music halls with fans who yell every word. By now, New Jersey’s Pinegrove has put out three of those, Marigold being the latest. Pitchfork nailed something pretty essential to the Rough Trade Records four-piece, calling…
Slipping into the single “Careless” from singer/songwriter Anna May is easy. Trying hard to not get lost in her hypnotic vocals and the cracking of the guitar strings is another story. Each siren call is a ribbon, wrapping itself like calligraphy around the acoustic guitar’s pedaling. May, a sensational singer in this folk, Americana offering,…
GRAMMY® award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd and Atlantic pop singer-songwriter Jasmine Thompson have announced today’s release of “Funny,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services; an official companion video (directed by Jack Karaszweski) is streaming now via YouTube. “Funny” marks the first new music from Zedd this year and the latest in a stunning series of…
Hellz releases today the new single Control of the Unholy which officially hits stores on 17 July 2020. Control of the Unholy will get audiences ignited with the powerful and addictive energy that Hellz is known for. The single has been co-written by Rock queen and founder of Hellz, Lisa Perry, and Lexx Majik. This…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Kenny Roby Shares “Old Love” Video “This was the first song I wrote at the beginning of the break up of my marriage. It was just a few days after the lightning bolts hit in the those initial conversations. I have no idea where it came from,” explains Roby. “I picked…
In these trying times, talented and energetic Children’s Music writer and performer Keri Wirth is taking the time to say HOLA, BONJOUR, CIAO, HELLO and more to kids across the globe with her new YouTube series; “Me and You Music: Hello Around The World”! LISTEN TO THE “ME AND YOU” ALBUM https://open.spotify.com/album/7CQ7IjmfQvnrRNlqfzbsdV Released every week…
Australian dark pop star on the rise, CXLOE, today reveals her addictive new single ‘12 Steps’, alongside an equally striking visual which premiered overnight on Complex UK. Standing as her eighth single to date, ‘12 Steps’ is the first to be revealed from a debut body of work due for release later this year. The…
Protoje’s new flirtatious anthem, “Same So,” is about the thrill of a new crush, the longing to express feelings and the hopes for reciprocation. Directed by JRDN MARS, the beautiful video is a backdrop for the sweet and innocent lyrics with a stylized montage of colorful images of nature and the promise of a new…
North Queensland DIY artist Dee Lunar has joined forces with drummer Joel Clement for Light My Way, an indie rock anthem with plenty of fuzz and an infectious beat to make you groove but more than that it’s theme poses the question , what is that guiding light? what is that intangible thing that guides…
Taken from her forthcoming project ‘Pharmacy’, ‘Bleedin’ is a stellar introduction to a deeply adept artist who has been putting her own stamp on contemporary R&B and electronic influences since her debut EP ‘Phantom’ under her real name Elle Watson. Inspired by artist ranging from D’Angelo, Solange and Missy Elliot, Elle’s song-writing is fearless and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope VARG Releases Title Track from Upcoming Album “Zeichen” The wolves of VARG return to their roots with their seventh full-length album, Zeichen (engl. “signs”), to be released on September 18, 2020 via Napalm Records. The album marks a new era of the wolves haunted by wild battles, death and bloodlust –…
