Feature stories and artist interviews
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope DJ Tokars – “The Time Is Right” Remix feat. Big Gipp & Bun B 4CHANGE3 ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS TROY TYLER Troy Tyler, a native of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, always had a love for singing. As a child, Troy would sing for his parents who would tell him the truth about his voice;…
As previously announced, Bully will release their new album SUGAREGG worldwide on August 21st through Sub Pop. Bully’s Alicia Bognanno has shared a new video for the single “Every Tradition”, which she co-directed remotely with Alan Del Rio Ortiz. Pivoting traditional video making techniques due to the pandemic, Del Rio Ortiz and Bognanno aimed to…
Most artists have to stay on top of their stage presence, their status, their influence, and their overall “brand” to ensure they’re coming across as organic and pure. Yet, for some, an easygoing and amiable charisma comes naturally. For people like StringZ EMB, it is second nature to be warm. The St. Louis soul singer…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Out Now – Oracle Sister’s debut EP ‘Paris I’ Today (July 8th) Parisian trio Oracle Sisters release Paris I, their debut via NYC independent label 22TWENTY, as well as final single Honest Man EMPEROR PENGUIN WANT TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE Critically acclaimed power pop dynamos Emperor Penguin are back!…
“My story begins with the moon. In September 2017, I travelled to Hong Kong from New York, where I’d lived for three years, for the Mid-Autumn festival. I was planning to visit my parents and take some time off to write my fourth album. I arrived in time for the full moon – Chang-E’s moon…
Queer and Trans Singer/song-writer Anjimile announces his debut album Giver Taker to be released via Father/Daughter Records on September 18, 2020. Today, he drops the single “Maker” to commemorate the upcoming LP. Anjimile (Pronouns: he/him, they/them) explores self-reflection through this gentle and soft song. The lone guitar highlights Anjimile’s silky vocals to create an earthy,…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Rod Wave Shares “Through The Wire” Single & Video In moments of extreme trauma, sometimes the only way to get closure is to revisit that cause of that pain with a new attitude of understanding. For Rod Wave (Alamo/Geffen Records), that intense emotional release comes in his new song and video…
World-pop singer-songwriter Naïka’s debut EP is out now. Lost In Paradise, Pt. 1 is the French-Haitian singer’s debut and will be the first of two EPs to be released this year. Together, they take the listener on her personal journey through self-discovery and inner growth. Part 1 tells the story of feeling lost on this…
Elson Complex plays nylon-string guitar, and he always wanted to pay tribute to great jazz musician Joe Zawinul. Thanks to collaboration with indie psychedelic rock artist John Clark and his Fender Rhodes sound emulating electric guitar it now has been possible. Or, let’s just say: this summer definitely deserves an ANTI-WRINKLE BLUES! AUDIO LINK 1…
Pop culture today is all about the next biggest thing. Trends rise and die swiftly, and artists have to be innovative with their work to get views. That reality is not the case for Justina Valentine; in fact, her normal daily routine consists of interacting with her millions of fans, dominating the rap game, and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope 16 Year Old Pop Artist Dušan Mitric’s single “Miss You” Dušan Mitric is that kind of talented artist that once heard, he will be impossible to forget. Dušan, at the young age of 16, has already a voice that is both melodic and powerful, which wonderfully serves exceptional and very well…
Almost July’s new song, “FADED,” began as all of their songs do, with writer/producer/vocalist Skip Glogan matching thoughts to sounds in his home studio, and collaborating with drummer Derek Broomhead both in the studio and in rehearsal. Versions of the song were tried out in New York City clubs like Mercury Lounge and Rockwood Music…
Pop outfit President Street have returned with a brand new single ‘Something To Believe’ for these uncertain times during the Covid-19 pandemic. Collaborating once again with established producer Ash Howes, the track begins with a powerhouse acapella vocal from Ruby and fuses with the rhythmic music perfectly without trying to be something it is not.…
Powerhouse duo’s Krewella and Yellow Claw team up for new single “Rewind,” a spellbinding tribute to the past and its role in shaping our present. The track opens with the focus on Krewella’s powerful vocals, which give emotive vibrancy to the bittersweet lyrics about time going by too quickly. The melodies gradually build-up to the…
On July 31st, Alex Izenberg will release his enthralling 11-track opus Caravan Château. A follow up to 2016’s Harlequin which Pitchfork praised for its “sweetness and heart,” Caravan Château finds Izenberg looking inward, longing for connection, and testing his boundaries. Today, Izenberg offers a new glimpse at his forthcoming record with “Lady,” a peppy piano-and-string…
Today, 20-year-old rising Mobile, Alabama rapper, Flo Milli releases a new track “Weak” from her forthcoming debut EP, Ho, Why Is You Here? Which is due out later this month. She also shares today the visual for her recent track “Like That Bitch.” The track, which was released last month and featured on Spotify’s New…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Jack The Radio Releases Creatures Today, “Creatures” Video To Premiere With DittyTV Tomorrow “We’ve put the better part of three and half years into making this the best album we could,” says Hage. “From the songs to the lyrics to the artwork and packaging, we’re excited for people to finally experience…
La cantautora de origen venezolano Zhamira Zambrano, estrena su nuevo sencillo “Se va”, una propuesta musical atrevida, sensual y muy urbana, que presenta una nueva faceta de la cantante, demostrando su versatilidad y talento artístico. El sencillo se encuentra disponible en todas las plataformas digitales. De la mano del exitoso sello discográfico independiente Dímelo Vi,…
The recording for the remix of the critically acclaimed track was done at Tommy’s Atrium studio, with production handled by Tommy Lee along with his son Dylan. Tyla came to the studio, bringing an amazing energy to the process (as seen in the video for the remix). Lee called in close friend John 5 (Marilyn…
Hayley Thompson-King announced her forthcoming new album, Sororicide, right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but like many other artists, she has been forced to shift the release date to October 2, 2020. Produced by Sean Slade (Radiohead, Hole, Dinosaur Jr.), the album is available for pre-order at Bandcamp starting today, and Thompson-King has…
US prog metal outfit OCEANS OF SLUMBER release the second single, “The Adorned Fathomless Creation”, today off their forthcoming self-titled album out September 4th via Century Media Records worldwide. “Violence, revenge, retribution, repeat. The adorned fathomless creation that is humanity, that is society, that is each of us. Warped and blinded by this eye for…
“If you elect a clown you’re going to get a circus.” So true. So unfortunately true. One of the few upsides to complete social upheaval is the inspiration of fearless, unapologetic art that drives right to the heart of the matter. With the new video for “Leaving While You Stay,” Greg Hoy & The Boys…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope Breantonia x Jak keep up the Summer vibes with their “EXPOSURE” Lyric video Merging the soulful, angelic harmonies of Breantonia’s vocal range and the Summer inducing, woozy R&B tones of Jak’s creative flair, it’s an instant seasonal playlist addition. Coming through with a creative, film-inspired lyric video, “Exposure” is the leading…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope ICYMI: ABISHA Returns With New Single “One Night” ABISHA returns with “One Night” – an irrefutable alt-pop and R&B jam that sets the tone for a new chapter in her story, following her Scorpio EP (released February 28, 2020 via Spindle Music). The new single arrives on the heels of a…
British folk-pop artist Mabes has no plans to slow down this year as she continues to pen sincere and heartfelt stories inspired by her youth. Today she returns with her new single “Too Young To Love” via Amuse / The Other Songs, with continued support on Spotify’s New Music Friday (UK) and Apple playlists including…
Dua Lipa has released the single ‘Hallucinate’; with its propulsive bassline and shimmering synths, ‘Hallucinate’ transports listeners back to the 90’s. Produced by SG Lewis & Stuart Price, it’s the most club-ready track on the number one selling album ‘Future Nostalgia’. The album also includes the Number 1 global hit single ‘Don’t Start Now’, and…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Release Vibey Single + Video for “Ya No Es Igual” M-Pop / Latin R&B group AQUIHAYAQUIHAY releases the vibey single “Ya No Es Igual” via Steve Aoki’s new Latin imprint Dim Mak En Fuego – a label dedicated to releasing hybrid sounds from both the Latin global underground and contemporary…
UK R&B singer-songwriter Sinéad Harnett – known for her powerhouse vocals and major collaborations with Disclosure, Kaytranada, and Rudimental to name just a few – has recruited acclaimed genre-bending musical polyglot Masego and the renowned contemporary R&B sister duo VanJess for her new single “Stickin’” available now on all digital streaming platforms via The Orchard.…
Today, Sizzy Rocket is releasing her dreamy new single, “Rollerskating.” In contrast to her recent heavy-hitting releases — “THAT BITCH” and “Smells Like Sex” — “Rollerskating” sees Sizzy Rocket tapping into a softer side of herself. Inspired by her own love story with her current partner, Sizzy chronicles the giddy yet terrifying experience of falling…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope NELLY’S ‘COUNTRY GRAMMAR’ To Be Released As A Digital Deluxe Edition On July 24 Via REPUBLIC/UMe Nelly, the St. Louis-bred hip-hop juggernaut revered for No. 1 hits like “Grillz,” “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” and “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” will re-release his stone-classic debut album Country Grammar on July 24 via Republic/UMe. Hailed…
An entire universe emerges on Freddy Charles’ immersive “Emportez Moi”. Sprawling epic ballads define the whole of the album. The incorporate of funk, the blues, alongside a driving classic rock flavor lends the album a timeless tasteful air. Instrumentally vibrant the tracks teem with life. Vocals have a fiery, passionate core to them. Layer upon…
Honeyboys release their new music video for “Grapevine,” today. This genre-blending single is about remaining hopeful during times of conflict and relationship troubles. Vocalist Ari Eisenberg said that “the emotions in Grapevine speak to the desire of wanting to win someone back and recover joy. Ultimately though, this is a song meant to get listeners…
Dallas/Fort Worth-based troubadour Garrett Owen has announced his forthcoming album Quiet Lives, due out September 18th, with the release of lead single “These Modern Times.” “It’s one thing to think to yourself that these days are getting increasingly difficult, but another one entirely to have it sung right to you: To have the strain and…
Kokou Kah describes himself has a Liberian-Minnesotan afro fusion artist, which is a description that may take you more than a minute to untangle. The single “Best Friend” is taken from Kah’s album Nefi. It’s dance-y song, which is sung in a hip-hop cadence. The song’s video features Kah performing in front of some colorful…
@skopemag HQ – http://smarturl.it/skope THE DEVIL’S TRADE Releases New Song, “Három Árva” Frontman Dávid Makó comments on the track: “‘Három Árva’ is a cover of a Hungarian folk song, so called legend ballad from Kalotaszeg, Transylvania. It is about three orphans maltreated by their stepmother so trying to connect their dead mother to call her…
Talented Puerto Rican rapper OMY DE ORO begins a new phase in his artistic career with the release of the new single “CASH” as well as its official music video. The artist recently signed a deal with Caroline, who, in association with Young Boss Entertainment and Share That Music, will be in charge of his…
In an effort to inspire unity among Americans during the coronavirus quarantine and other national hardships, chart-topping, acclaimed indie music star Luanne Hunt offers an anthem for the people titled, “We Rise.” Over her 25-year career in the music industry, Hall of Fame music star Luanne Hunt has scored numerous No. 1 hits on country,…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Emma Swift has announced the release of a new animated lyric video for the song, “Queen Jane Approximately.” The song is taken from her new album, BLONDE ON THE TRACKS – a collection of the Nashville-based artist’s interpretations of Bob Dylan songs, arriving via Tiny Ghost Records on Friday, August 14. BLONDE ON…
For nearly six decades, Bruce Sudano has maintained his faith in the expressive power of pop-rock. The veteran songwriter and guitarist sees pop music as more than just a place for big sounds and big beats: to Sudano, it’s a vehicle for big ideas, too. That was true in the late sixties when he topped…
One song immediately comes to mind the moment Second Hand Mojo’s “Open Up Your Mind” begins playing, and that’s Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” This song has a similar tempo and melody. However, that’s pretty much where these song similarities end. Axl Rose was singing to his child, while Second Hand Mojo has…
