Feature stories and artist interviews
Perhaps you know nothing of the beloved Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady, and maybe you don’t consider yourself a fan of musicals. In this case, all for the best. All you need to know is that “I Could Have Danced All Night” is one of the show’s best known songs: a frantic love…
YOUR SMITH ANNOUNCES DEBUT USA HEADLINE TOUR Before Your Smith dives into 2020 with a 17-date debut headline tour, she’ll continue her busy touring schedule supporting K. Flay once again in Europe starting this week – wrapping up with her first-ever headline show in London. Earlier this year she has been supporting Matt Maeson and…
Magic Sword has today shared new track “Lady of Light” from their latest EP Awakening, to be released this Friday, October 25. The tale of Magic Sword, featuring band members known only as The Keeper, The Seer, and The Weaver (who are also referred to as the three Immortals) are chronicled in comic books– and…
When it comes to garages, there’s a big difference between just a “garage” and a personal practice area — a space where you can go when you need to get some good, solid practice hours in. Fortunately, within every garage lies the potential to become a practice space, so long as some simple steps are…
Adrian Sutherland’s “Politician Man” boasts the complete package. This is a first rate composition and band performance enhanced even further by an accompanying video dramatizing its concerns in a visually arresting manner. It is Canadian born Sutherland’s debut single as a solo artist and birthed by his passion for following the often fraught relationship between…
Karaoke is an interactive use of lyrics displays and musical instruments for entertainment. It allows amateur singers to use microphones to sing and entertain an audience. Although karaoke is believed to have originated from Japan, a show based on the same principles broadcast in America in the 1960s, called “Sing Along with Mitch” show. Just…
Today, British band Easy Life have unveiled their brilliant new single ‘Nice Guys,’ along with the news of their global ‘Junk Food’ tour and first ever North American headlining tour for 2020. ‘Nice Guys’ received its first play as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in The World on BBC Radio 1 and marks the first release…
Reuben and the Dark share vulnerable new track “dancer” With the release of Reuben and the Dark’s upcoming album, un | love, only a few days, the spirited alt-folk outfit is today releasing another new song from the album. “dancer” is one of those tracks that songwriter Reuben Bullock isn’t sure how to talk about…
Following the release of her debut EP War + Raindrops [3T Entertainment/Astra Velum/EMPIRE], rising star iyla has revealed the last official music video to be taken from her EP. The stunning visual for “California” was directed by her long-time collaborator Embryo, and debuted today on YouTube and received its editorial debut via V Magazine, who…
Where to begin with Carmine Appice? When you drop the needle on the long-overdue vinyl re-issue of Guitar Zeus, make no mistake: you are in the presence of a rock god. He bashed the kit for the legendary Vanilla Fudge (“Season of The Witch,” “You Keep Me Hanging On”) and co-wrote Rod Stewart’s “Da Ya…
Janet Devlin’s stunning new single “Saint Of The Sinners” (out November 1, 2019 via OK Good! Records), rides the waves made by September’s “Confessional,” a track that announced her return to the industry to retake her crown as the queen of quirky folk-pop. Written with song-writing team Alkemi, and producer Jonathan Quarmby (Lewis Capaldi, Tom…
Iguana Death Cult Share “Nature Calls” Video With The FADER On Friday, Dutch rock band, Iguana Death Cult, exclusively shared their video “Nature Calls” with The FADER. The video features frontman, Jeroen Reek, giving an impassioned performance of the single with bandmates idly sitting by. “Nature Calls” is a dynamic track displaying the band’s vigor.…
“VIBE” is an upbeat, feel-good music video performed by Patois-Pop recording artist, Z!EE. The video takes place in sunny Prospect Park, Brooklyn, where good vibes are captured in song, dance, nature and beauty. Musically, Z!EE interweaves three different styles of music (Dancehall, Hip Hop, and R&B) in which he has coined the genre “Patois-Pop” and…
Frenemies beware, Canada’s 16-year-old Tate McRae gets real & is pointing straight at you on her sensational new single, all my friends are fake. The track comes complete with a stunning new video that sees McRae step-up on her dance choreography skills. Prepare to hear this one a lot. McRae explains “all my friends are…
SARCASM – release official music video for “The Great Calm Embraced” New music video by SARCASM. The last and fastest track of the new album “Esoteric Tales Of The Unserene”. The video was shot in one day in an old rotten basement somewhere in Uppsala. No other crap included, only the band just raging in…
“Feeling Bad” raises the middle finger to all of the fuckboys who have led her on, wasted her time and been disrespectful of her emotions but lets the listener know that sometimes “its easier to seek false validation than it is to correct one’s own issues and insecurities” and “that’s okay for now” (Bijou Bijou).…
Acrolysis: Release Debut EP Black Dog’s Serenade & Video One Trick Pony Sydney’s Acrolysis release their debut EP Black Dog’s Serenade – a politically charged, heavy metal dream. Acrolysis are blending 80s thrash and 90s alternative, creating a five-track collection of raw power filled with punchy riffs, blistering solos and thought-provoking lyrics. The thirty-minute juggernaut…
Little is known about the mystery that is Ming. Born and raised in China, Ming arrived in Los Angeles five years ago, like so many others, to pursue a dream in film making. After earning her film degree, Ming soon realized that the film industry was not to be her destiny. She began writing songs…
The traditional musician needed to buy a guitar, learn the keyboard, and spend time reading poetry, among other tough initiation steps. Getting a studio, recording, and sharing your music were other hustles you had to tackle. Today, a simple app on an ordinary phone will turn you into a hitmaker overnight. MyPaperDone assists students with…
Today, Mannequin Online share the video for their new single “I Remember.” The track was co-written with Christian Medice, who also co-wrote and produced the debut Lovelytheband LP in addition to having produced Halsey, The Aces and many others. The duo, consisting of Zach DeGaetano and Bridget Boltz, use their euphonious sound to create an…
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Debut Latest Single “King Kong” With Rolling Stone Country Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Debut Latest Single “King Kong” With Rolling Stone Country // Music Video Directed By Jay Blakesberg “I remember sharing a laugh over our collective stank face when we first laid down this punchy groove at band practice,” Pigeons’…
LORD OF THE LOST release their eighth video from the chart-breaking album Thornstar – “Ruins”. Having shot the video in Guadalajara, Mexico on a day-off on tour, the video takes place in a country that has seen a big part of their Aztec culture disrupted. The local community didn’t let that keep them from striving…
for Skope: Valentino Khan remixes Tchami’s “Rainforest.” Out now on Confession Valentino Khan has just put out his remix for Tchami’s recent single “Rainforest.” It’s out on Confession today. Ancient Roman Metal Band ADE Reveals New Single “Imperator” Ancient Roman metal pioneers ADE have just unleashed “Imperator,” second single from the new album Rise of…
Just as gems in the raw must be cut, polished, and set in their bezel, some masterworks take years to complete. An initial idea may strike a virtuoso in a flash of inspiration – but to express that idea properly, an artist may work tirelessly to refine in, ornament it, and make it shine. Orchestral…
The old joke goes, ‘I like both kinds of music: country and western.’ Once upon a time, you didn’t see ‘country’ when it wasn’t immediately followed by the word ‘western.’ That’s because country music was all about the west. In other words, these were cowboy songs about the cowboy lifestyle. As Ken Burns’ wonderful documentary…
There has never been a band like the Manic Street Preachers. There probably never will be again. The Welsh rock legends exploded onto a scene full of acid-house and grunge during the early 1990s, covered in spray-paint and eyeliner, and singing about communism in a country that was in the grip of Margaret Thatcher’s right-wing…
Formed by frontman Josh Carruthers, aka JC, in the summer of 2015, Flawes bolted from the blocks to the radio with an explosive start to their career. JC and drummer Josh Hussey, aka Huss, were childhood friends from Huddersfield who’d spent their teen years in different bands before (separately) moving to London. JC spent two…
JAMES BLUNT REVEALS NEW TRACK “MONSTERS” Multi-GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum British singer/songwriter James Blunt has revealed a fourth new track, “Monsters,” off his upcoming sixth studio album Once Upon A Mind (arriving October 25th via Custard/Atlantic Records). “Monsters” is simple, minimal and stark. A heart-breaking ode from a son to his father, the track showcases…
Aging is an exciting journey for an individual. It provides an avenue for development and it also gives an individual the great joy of seeing all of the great things that had happened in his life from childhood. People age and it is inevitable. On the latter part of adulthood, a person’s responsibilities are already…
The State of Texas has always been a home of lyrical and musical traditions, as well as home to a good number of musicians, local and worldwide famous. This might be the Lone Star State, but there is a variety of music that can be found and enjoyed. These types of music include Conjunto folk…
Noir-pop songstress, Maiah Manser, has released the new single, “DoLL,” written with Buddy Ross & produced by Kyle McCammon. The video for “DoLL” portrays an ethereal dreamlike world paired with dark heavy production elements to deliver a fierce pop journey questioning, “Am I a good enough doll for you?” A rhetorical exposition, the song illuminates…
2019 has been a year of self-discovery and hard work for rising star Grace Carter. With accolades from the likes of BBC Sound of 2019, MTV and YouTube, Grace has performed at festivals all over the world including SXSW, Glastonbury and Made In America, the latter resulting in The Philadelphia Inquirer calling her vocals “warmly…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Gryffin Premieres New Single “Body Back” Ft. Maia Wright L.A.-based artist/producer Gryffin has shared the latest single from his forthcoming album Gravity: a full-hearted and feel-good track titled “Body Back,” featuring Swedish singer/songwriter Maia Wright. The highly anticipated full-length debut…
Rising indie-pop star Gavin Haley shares his debut EP, Long Game, out now via Red Bull Records. Alongside the EP, Haley reveals the official music video for the title track, “Long Game,” available to watch on YouTube. The Long Game EP features three previously released singles, “Show Me,” “Long Game,” and “The Way I Am…
With Times When I Know You’ll Watch The Sky, Forest Robots (AKA Fran Dominguez) continues its seasonal-themed instrumental series. In the past, Forest Robots has given us Supermoon Moonlight Part I, focused on Spring, and Timberline And Mountain Crest, inspired by summer. With Times When I Know You’ll Watch The Sky, though, Forest Robots zero…
Critically acclaimed Swedish singer, songwriter and producer Skott returns with “Midas,” a romantic, raw and intimate new track inspired by the legend of the mythical king with the golden touch, released today via Dollar Menu in partnership with Cosmos Music. “‘Midas’ is a song about a mythical, undying love — the struggle in daring to…
Girls traditionally are the ones who wear pink and are dainty while boys wear tuxes and are strong. But what if the script is flipped? This screwball comedy presents boys acting like stereotypical girls and lets girls act like they want. Presenting Grace of SAYGRACE… She’s in her 20s but doesn’t know when adulthood snuck…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 ACCLAIMED UK PRODUCER TCTS DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “NOT READY FOR LOVE” FT. MAYA B The critically acclaimed UK producer, artist, remixer, and DJ architects a rich soundscape upheld by a simmering beat, house energy, and club-ready grooves. Gliding above this…
Kyle Kearney is Kid K. Kid K was born in Germany while his mom was stationed overseas. Kid K currently resides in Chattanooga, TN. He developed his love for music at an early age in his hometown of Ringgold, Ga. Kid K started free styling in high school, developing his skills as an artist while…
Twenty-three year old Australian artist Tim Bettinson today reveals Onwards To Zion, his incredible sophomore album as Vancouver Sleep Clinic. Bettinson, an essential voice in ambient music, has gained support from the likes of Wonderland, The Line Of Best Fit, Complex and more across album singles Bad Dream, Summer 09 & Fever. The 11 track…
