Feature stories and artist interviews
Plenty of LA’s best electronica and chill pop outfits are transplants, but how many can say they began life in the lounge of Vietnam’s Saigon Park Hyatt? Shannon Hurley, one half of wave-makers Lovers & Poets, can: she did three months at the piano there as she wrote, recorded, and mixed most of the vocals…
JAX ANDERSON (FKA FLINT EASTWOOD) ANNOUNCES HEAL EP ON 11.22 ON NEON GOLD “Scared to death is about the moment I realized that not everything I was taught as a kid was true, specifically when it comes to my own mortality. I remember sitting at my friend’s house & thinking ‘this is it. this is…
Rising Alternative singer/songwriter Didirri follows up his infectious new single “Blue Mood Rising” with an equally magnetic and cinematic music video. Shot in the charming surroundings of London’s Ennismore Session House Hotel – once a public courthouse where Oliver Twist was taken for pick-pocketing in Dickens’s London – the visuals see Didirri exploring a number…
Today, breakout singer, Elah Hale, releases a tantalizing addition to her musical chapter with track and accompanying visual “Holding You Close.” The now 20 year old inked a deal with Interscope at a mere 17 years old but Elah and her music are wise beyond their years. The track showcases hypnotic vocals and stirring lyrics…
Noir-pop artist Lux Lyall shares ‘Gun Metal Horses’ London-based artiste Lux Lyall brings an enchanting, Old-Hollywood noir mystique with her third release ‘Gun Metal Horses’. Inspired by her Cypriot childhood and life’s arduous reflections, the glamorous newcomer explains, “‘Gun Metal Horses’ is about longing for the past, fearing for the future and reflecting on the…
Tearing up functions with their heavy-hitting hedonism, L.A.’s favorite rap collective Shoreline Mafia deliver banger after banger. Giving the visual treatment to the opening track from their recent Party Pack Vol. 2 EP, Shoreline Mafia shares the video for “Wings.” Produced by D.A. Doman (Tyga’s “Taste,” Kodak Black’s “ZEZE”), “Wings” is an addictive, speaker-knocking slapper,…
We’re in an extremely interesting time for music creation. Never before in history have genres blended so seamlessly and pop culture lines been so blurred. What was once the exception is the new normal this new genre-less landscape. Enter the pop/country boy band On The Outside and their new single “Like Yeah.” The group extracts the best…
October Drift have shared the video for their new single, ‘Forever Whatever’, the title track and latest single to be taken from their upcoming debut album, out on January 24th via Physical Education Records. A powerful demonstration of the band’s formidable live presence, the video sees the band perform the track in a seamless one-take…
pineappleCITI Debuts New Single ‘Recognize’ Via Red Bull Records Red Bull Records is pleased to announce the addition of pineappleCITI to its growing roster of R&B and rap artists. As part of the signing announcement, pineappleCITI releases her first official single ‘Recognize’ via her new recording partnership with Red Bull Records. In 2018, pineappleCITI ink…
Mental Health awareness is more than just a hashtag or a month of the year dedicated to its cause. It’s an everyday issue. Millions of us struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD and many other forms of mental illness. I just want everyone to know that they should never feel ashamed or be afraid to ask…
Spring is out November 1 on Paradise of Bachelors and features contributions from James Elkington, Chris Cohen, and members of Bitchin’ Bajas, Gun Outfit, and Sun Araw. It also features the previously released singles “Lily” and “Bess’s Dance,” praised as “a beguiling rumination” by The Fader. Spring is available for pre-order from Paradise of Bachelors…
Brooklyn’s CLOUDS TASTE SATANIC Premieres Official Video “Second Sight (The Seer)” @ CVLT NATION As promised, instrumental Post-Doom quartet CLOUDS TASTE SATANIC will release their sixth album on October 31, 2019, on Halloween. The new record ‘Second Sight’ features two 20-minute songs on two sides of vinyl and is the second of two CLOUDS TASTE…
Meet Swagata Biswas. Born and raised in New York City, and currently living in Seattle, WA, she is full of love, happiness, heartache, and contemplation. With her powerful, soulful, and honest voice, she draws in the attention of her audiences with her groove-centered, soul-ingrained music. At the age of seven, her parents recognized her passion…
After hosting their New York City debut showcase on Tuesday evening at Rockwood Music Hall, Radio Free Universe (RFU) release “She’s High Again” via Jetpack Records and the Creative Entertainment Network . This is the second single from the album “Love,” which is slated for release in early 2020. “She’s High Again” is available to…
New > Nardeydey returns > shares ‘Dreamin’ > announces eponymous EP > Lucky Number “The London-based musical polymath Shirley Tetteh is a wearer of many hats: guitarist, composer, jazz collective founder. As her latest incarnation Nardeydey, she has released a punch bowl brew of a song: a little italo disco here, a little post-punk there”…
American Pop-Punk band ‘One Headlight High’ premiere their new single ‘Catch Onto Us’ on Skope Mag today. One Headlight High have toured extensively throughout the US supporting the likes of Jefferson Starship, The Charlie Daniels Band and Smile Empty Soul along with playing at the Kansas City stop of global shoe brand Vans Warped Tour…
Los Angeles-based NYIKO and Boston-based The White Electric share the official music video for “9×16” from their debut collaborative EP, Crush, available now on all Digital Formats via Trailing Twelve Records. The song begins as an intimate inquiry into internet dating and quickly ascends into a dance floor proclamation – that we put down our…
Coldplay have today announced the global release of their eighth album, Everyday Life, on Friday, November 22 via Parlophone / Atlantic on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats, with two US-only vinyl versions available via Third Man Records on standard black and limited edition gold. The 53-minute double album is divided into two halves, Sunrise…
San Francisco has always kept the faith. While other local music scenes have moved away from the style, the tradition of guitar-based pop-rock bands and strong melodic songwriting continues by the Bay. The Bobbleheads are the latest carriers of the torch, and they’re doing it with total confidence and scrupulous attention to lyrical and sonic…
Skope Magazine // Rachel Lynn – “Look to Me” (New Single) Lynn shares, “‘Look to Me’ is about trying to be a source of support for someone who’s struggling with their inner demons. Sometimes those demons can try to take over a relationship, and it’s a difficult battle for everyone involved. Musically, the song as…
Setting up a recording studio for your band doesn’t need to be a time-consuming, expensive, or complicated project. With the right space and a few key pieces of equipment, you are going to be recording world-class music before you know it. Find the Right Space When it comes to choosing a room for your studio,…
Today, SlashShout (www.SlashShout.com) announced its official launch into the esports news industry with a 5 minute daily esports update. The email covers esports and competitive gaming news from around the world, including business news, tournaments, players, teams, technology, and more, in a quick and fun 5 minute read, keeping its subscribers up to speed on…
Writing scares many people, especially those who do not write professionally. Fortunately, composing doesn’t need to be a struggle for anyone! You can improve your writing abilities with a bit of help and of course, a desire to learn. Below you will find some fun and simple ways to up your writing day by day.…
Traveling is what every person needs to take a break from working everyday life, refresh impressions and gain strength. Therefore, someone picks up a Orlando car rental under 21 to explore the vast expanses of Canada, while someone goes to the hot beaches of Florida. In both cases, rental car will make the journey easy, enjoyable…
First generation Iranian-American songwriter and singer, YaSi, drops her genre-bending and introspective debut EP ‘Unavailable’, on October 22. Having built a steady following in her hometown of Denver due to her sentimental lyricism, slow burning hooks and energetic live show, YaSi is branching out on a national level with features on Spotify’s Fresh Finds, as…
Victoria Victoria’s stunning music video for new single “Magic” Victoria Victoria is based in Winston-Salem and is the project of Tori Elliott. The indie-pop outfit draws from disparate influences including Regina Spektor, Imogen Heap and Feist on the new EP. Elliott musters up tremendous strength with the glossy, vibrant anthem “Sanctuary,” while simultaneously setting aside…
Denver, CO based Heavy Rock Band LOLA BLACK has released their dark music video for their cover of the 1990 CONCRETE BLONDE classic single, “Bloodletting.” Originally premiered on Dread Central, “Bloodletting” will be available through The Label Group / INgrooves Music Group on Día de Muertos, Nov 1st, Day Of The Dead. Premiere – dreadcentral.com…
La cantante, actriz y bailarina Cubana, Seidy Carrera mejor conocida como Seidy “La Niña”, lanza el tema y video musical de “Esto es Mucho”. Su entrenamiento como bailarina profesional se plasma en este video musical que fue filmado en la ciudad del sol, Miami, junto a un elenco colorido y una mini influencer que le…
The New Regime Releases Video For “Turning A Blind Eye” Off First EP Installment ‘Heart’ “The video for ‘Turning a Blind Eye’ was shot during a sound check on the last tour in which we supported Angels & Airwaves. I wanted to capture some of the on stage energy and show what The New Regime…
Ambition comes and goes, and sometimes we lose sight of our dreams. But Gavin Haley’s music career found him in an unusual pattern. After setting his eyes on a cyclist career, an unfortunate injury led Haley away from cycling and into the direction of Europe’s underground music scene. The 21-year-old found a brand in electro-pop,…
Roulette is a very simple game. Place your bet, see where the ball lands, and hope to win some cash. Well, three university students from Australia have devised a slightly different concept surrounding this classic casino game. They’ve launched an online game called Pizza Roulette, in which users bet $2 for one of 15 slices…
With the release of Bella Union debut LP Vanishing Lands less than a month away on November 15th, Dog In The Snow today share new track “Roses” alongside its accompanying video. The video is again directed by Jay Bartlett, with whom Helen Ganya Brown, aka Dog In The Snow, collaborated on the videos for both…
LA Foster – ‘Cruel Love’ ““Cruel Love,” the first single from my upcoming EP, All My Lost Chances Are Beautiful (out Nov 8th), was inspired by falling in love with somebody in an impossible situation. Someone who wasn’t ready to love – not even ready to love themselves – but still falling for them completely.”…
The holiday season can make you feel mentally stressed and physically exhausted, but there are ways for you to unwind. There are ways to unwind at home or away from home, and you can use more than one of these four ways to feel better during the holiday season. Meditate Several Times Each Day With…
There’s Nothing “Spineless” About OVTLIER’s New Video Featuring UPON A BURNING BODY’s Danny Leal “Not only does this song feature the power of Ovtlier, but they’re being backed up by the brilliant Danny Leal, lead singer of the massively popular Texas metal juggernaut, Upcon a Burning Body. Both the song and the lyric video are…
Today, Ben Watt releases “Irene,” the six-minute centerpiece track of his forthcoming album Storm Damage out January 31, 2019 (pre-order). Atmospheric and without drums, it features Watt on finger-picked metal resonator guitar over an insistent synthetic tape loop, and a perfectly-judged guest cameo from Low’s Alan Sparhawk on electric guitar and harmony vocal. “It is…
Nineteen-year-old rising pop songstress, HANA2K releases gloriously addictive new track ‘Daydreaming’ out now. On ‘Daydreaming’, the wistful bubble-like synth production floats across the track’s warm chords and deep bass beat. The Welsh singer’s mellow, honeyed vocal offers an honest and raw diary-like insight into a teenage crush: “’til you get your shit together and…
“Tonight” from Los Angeles act Small Planets A quote from the band, regarding the track: “‘Tonight’ is a reflection on having one more moment with someone you lost.” “Tonight” comes via the band’s self-titled full-length album, which released on Friday and is available on all streaming platforms. The band shows a gripping vein of rock…
Are you planning to launch a new business, or do you have an event ahead? During the day, don’t forget about getting having a grand opening stand. It should be a customs arrangement that consists of fresh blooms to make the event special and memorable. You don’t have to worry about where to buy or…
Today, rising Sacramento R&B artist Victoria Monét drops new single and video for Ass Like That. Produced by D’Mile (Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Diddy) and producer trio, BREGMA, the song continues Monét’s breakout year, following the release of her gold-certified duet with Ariana Grande, “MONOPOLY,” and gracing the cover of Billboard’s “The New Hitmakers” issue in…
