Feature stories and artist interviews
Initially accounting a breakdown in communication with her father, “Before You Go Away” began as an ode to a dysfunctional relationship but ended as a helping hand to finding strength in weakness. Emma says, “I wrote this song, initially, to my father. Our communication was really breaking down, and I had trouble talking to him…
Swedish female hard rocker Janina Jade has released the track Tattooed Fire Woman, her first single/lyrics video taken from her forthcoming album No Sweet Illusions. Janina Jade says; “Tattooed Fire Woman is a really strong anthem like song, it is about standing up for who I am, what I believe in, being true to myself,…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Ghetto Youths International Set To Release Black Am I EP – ‘ Living Dread ‘ Since being signed to GRAMMY winning Damian “Jr Gong” Marley’s acclaimed Ghetto Youths International label, recording artist BLACK AM I has carefully honed his craft to carry…
Independent hip hop artist out of New York City known as Sky Walker runs back a day of fun at the Coney Island boardwalk and works his way into the city documenting the urban landscape every step of the way. With classic hip hop dancing in front of traditional graffiti murals, Sky Walker’s real “Smooth”…
Fly $hit Only. That’s a code we should all be living by. Easier said than done, but the crew F$O Dinero runs and rhymes with definitely put their money where their mouths are. Dinero’s been dropping banger after banger recently, with “Blue Bills” and “Broward” cementing his status as an MC who can make lyrical…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Broadway Star Norbert Leo Butz Goes from the Stage to the Recording Studio For more than two decades, Norbert Leo Butz has made a name for himself as one of New York’s most versatile and accomplished stage actors. The two-time Tony Award…
Based out of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, The Hu has established their presence internationally with their self-claimed genre of Hunna Rock, based off the Mongolian word “hu” which stands for human. The fuse of modern heavy metal with traditional Mongolian throat singing and nomadic warrior spirit has garnered The Hu over 18 million views on their first…
Get ready to hail this “Taxi” because Caldonia is giving the listener one hell of a ride! Whatever your destination in life is, Caldonia has you covered with one steady route. Caldonia is a six piece band from Alabama and “Taxi” is the exciting, new single/video that is sure to get you where you need…
Keeping track of your various insurance policy payments is imperative to avoid having a lapse in your coverage. If you are a busy individual, then you must find ways to make sure that your insurance company receives its payment on time. Here are some of the best ways to make sure that you don’t lose…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Bob Mould kicks off solo electric tour, announces Buzzcocks cover release Fresh off the prestigious TOdays Festival in Torino and a homecoming show to open the weeklong RadioEins Festival in Berlin, Bob Mould kicks off a three week solo electric tour of…
After the release of his album, Bartier Bounty, in January, Sada Baby is back with a new song featuring fellow Detroit-native, Tee Grizzley. BartierBounty has been praised by many as one of the strongest projects of the year. Sada Baby’s singular voice and quirky lines are what have made his music so gratifying. Detroit legend,…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Skope video submission: J.Lately, “Run”. Video for new single drops Lately says “Run” is about “getting out of your own head and just going after what it is you know you truly want. Me and Space Cadet made this beat together the…
When an artist’s primary focus is to turn his thoughts into a reality, that means his creative flow is never-ending, and new ideas are constantly being translated into his music. Germain, a hip-hop artist hailing from Queens, NY, creates the message behind his music based not only on his personal experiences, but those around him…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Merival (Sunday Times, Uncut) | Shares New Video & Debut UK Tour Toronto-based singer-songwriter, Merival – the moniker for Anna Horvath – is today sharing the video for her bewitching single, ‘Sinner’, the latest to be taken from the critically acclaimed debut…
Tiera Beverly is an R&B soul singer from the Bay Area. Now based in Los Angeles, the young songstress has been melting listeners with her distinct blend of old school R&B and fresh, modern elements. Born into a family of musicians, she credits her upbringing for her array of musical influences. With a father and…
Since Casinos emerged in the late 1800s, gamblers of all sorts have been flocking to hedge their bets and try to scoop a jackpot. Through the means of slots, poker, roulette and many other varieties there have been punters who became millionaires overnight but also those who have had huge losses. Now the casino has…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – DEREK SMALLS, Legendary Spinal Tap Bassist Turns to Animation for PEOPLE Premiere of “Gimme Some More Money” Video Derek Smalls, the bottom force of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as Spinal Tap, is premiering the video for his song “Gimme…
Music can be highly beneficial for a child’s development. Cognitive skills, hand-eye coordination, and social skills can all be developed better when children include music education in their curriculum. Starting children in music early is especially advantageous, and certain instruments are particularly suitable for preschool-aged children. Here are four great instruments that can help preschoolers…
There are millions of islands on Planet Earth, each with its distinct dimensions and inhabitants. Islands figure big in the human imagination: we dream of them, we’re drawn to them, we’re fascinated by the different cultures that develop there. The tropical sounds of the Caribbean and the electronic beats of the Balearic Mediterranean have never…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – FRANK PALANGI Releases Official Music Video for “Set Me Free” “This felt like the next step with my budget – mixing and producing skills on the EP to do myself for the 1st time after working with Brian Craddock from Daughtry on…
Spinning gripping narratives and dispensing street wisdom, Only The Family signee King Von is a special talent. Sharing his perspective on the legal issues that nearly derailed his nascent career, Von shares “What It’s Like,” his new music video. A piano-led drill ballad with a beat from Chopsquad DJ, “What It’s Like” invites listeners to…
Today, LA-based singer and songwriter Annika Rose has shared the music video for her debut single “In The End” (TaP Records). Directed by Danica Kleinknecht, the video finds Annika alone in a vibrant, yet moody bedroom with only a few windows and no doors. The visual reflects the song’s theme of self-sabotage for the sake…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Whitney Fenimore Embraces Self Love With Her Video For “Find Your Love” Nashville-based singer-songwriter Whitney Fenimore revisits the soulful and harmonically-rich “Find Your Love” with a brand new music video. Backed by a song about “finding love for yourself in the midst…
Matty Marz creates funky, sometimes explicitly sexy, music. This EP’s title track is a confession of sorts. It’s built upon an elastic bass part and a slightly throwback dance music groove. He sings on the chorus, “la la la love fool.” This track is only 2.58 in length. He also sings, “My heart won’t always…
What makes a performer a star? Musical chops, charisma, dance moves, and a terrific singing voice? All of that helps, but a true musician knows that the picture isn’t complete without the passion and understanding of music history. Mychael Gabriel has it all down pat. As the musical collaborator and lead guitarist for the legendary…
This duo’s explosive sound blew me away on their brand new album titled ‘Pretty Little Secrets’. Grifters & Shills is made up of: John and Rebecca Stoll and together their chemistry on and off stage is impeccable. The two Texans met back in 2008 while playing in a classic rock/blues jam band and the rest…
Fast-rising talent Samm Henshaw has now revealed the official music video for his latest single ‘The World Is Mine’. Draped in classic soul sensibilities, ‘The World Is Mine’ is a confident track that displays a musical maturity far beyond Henshaw’s years and has received early support from the likes of MistaJam and Yasmin Evans on…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – Drifting In Silence Announces New Album Away On Labile Records October 25 2019 Away is the new album released by ambient veteran Drifting In Silence. The project’s signature pure tones and bold minimalism return with a shroud of mystery. Just when the…
Berlin based psych-indie-pop group Morioh Sonder share the new self edited and animated music video for their debut single ‘I Want To Die On My Birthday’ – to be released independently on August 30th. Speaking about the release, Morioh Sonder explain; “The video is montaged from cuts of a public domain Russian movie called “Ruslan…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – OFFDAHOOK – a music duo from Sweden – second single called ‘Get Down’ “We are OFFDAHOOK – a music duo from Sweden and we just released our second single called ‘Get Down’ We make music that is a mix between melodic Hip-Hop…
Geowulf dig deeper in their reflective sophomore record, My Resignation, with their latest song Lonely. This track, in true coming-of-age style, is about accepting who you are & going with it. You could call it a sweet spot of growing-up. Album out Oct 25th, via PIAS. “In a way, “Lonely” epitomises a lot of what…
Cornell & Carr have today released their new single ‘Things I Leave Behind’ and its accompanying video. The track was inspired by the emotional rollercoaster that Matt Cornell went through last year, leaving his home in Sydney where he was born and raised: all the things I’m taking with me, are just a measurement of…
Born in Mexico, psychedelic baroque pop artist Cesar Saez has created a new genre by fusing romantic and melancholy tradition with modern rock-n-roll soundscapes. Currently living in Los Angeles, Saez is a troubadour stolen from a different era bringing his groundbreaking sound with him. Growing up in Mexico City, his Bolero influence came from watching…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – William DuVall (Alice In Chains) announces solo dates / celebrates radio success William DuVall’s first solo album, One Alone, is a smoldering, all-acoustic affair. In contrast to the multi-layered sonic assault comprising most of his discography, One Alone is as sparse and…
Jon Z X Baby Rasta lanzan el video musical y tema de “Mi Ex Quiere Volver”, este es el tercer sencillo de la producción “Voodoo”. Los primeros dos sencillos “Voodoo” y “Ya No Eres Mía” han tenido gran éxito a nivel radial y plataformas digitales, con mas de 10 millones de visitas en YouTube con…
Rev Peter Unger Feat. Grace crafts a caring compassionate world with “There’s a Spirit II”. Done with the utmost of care the whole of the piece is soaked in optimistic light. A polished, professional sheen radiates from the whole of the work, ensuring that its meditative reflective quality becomes readily apparent. Over the course of…
The first single off Little Monarch’s upcoming EP, “See You,” blends ethereal vocals over a grounded mid tempo beat. Written in the sacred valley of Peru after a quest up to the summit of Machu Picchu, the heartfelt song poured out of lead singer Casey Kalmenson. The song departs from the bands easygoing indie pop…
Collaborative mastermind Charli XCX welcomes HAIM on her most recent song reveal “Warm” arriving today off the pop vanguard’s highly anticipated third studio album “Charli” out on September 13th via Atlantic Records – LISTEN now! ‘It’s a really beautiful song and the idea actually came about because A. G. sent me this demo of him…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – @skopemag APP – Google / Android – KRIS KROSS AMSTERDAM & CONOR MAYNARD DROP ‘OOH GIRL’ (FEAT. A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE) The record is an impressive blend of sultry R&B rhythms and infectious chorus lines, taken from a timeless R&B sample (originally recorded as ‘Ooh Boy’ by Rose…
Gabrielle Aplin and JP Cooper have released a lyric video for their new single ‘Losing Me’. An acoustic video for the song will also follow soon. The collaboration between two of the most distinctive and honest vocals in pop music has proved itself a hit in just two weeks. ‘Losing Me’ has achieved over 3.1…
