Feature stories and artist interviews
“I really appreciated watching R. W. Roldan’s music video and listening to his profound and great lyrics! Such a timely statement on such a contemporary issue.” – Maddie Sitting comfortably between Americana rooted melodies and traditional country storytelling lyrics, The Color Of, written and sung by R. W. Roldan is a wonderfully direct response to…
SG LEWIS RELEASES NEW TRACK ‘A.A.T FT. DREW LOVE’ Today, PMR-signed songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist SG Lewis releases new single ‘A.A.T’, featuring Drew Love of acclaimed American hip-hop duo THEY. The track follows previous single ‘Hurting’ featuring AlunaGeorge and is taken from the second phase of his upcoming three-part concept album ‘Dusk, Dark, Dawn’, out…
Another weekend is upon us, perfect timing. We are excited to let musical duo, Heathcote Hill have their music showcased here @skopemag. They are also here to let you all know to buy or stream their new album ‘Everlasting.’ “Everlasting” was written and produced by guitarist Tom Nelson, and features 8 original songs, plus a…
Girl In The Garden goes for a hard, plastic pop elasticity with “Casual Glances”. Vocals stun featuring an intense commanding delivery. By keeping things to the absolute essentials, the song’s hard grooves possess an incredible physicality. The minimalism employed throughout means that the few effects feel particularly affecting. Melodies merge with rhythm in a way…
Melanie Taylor is a Los Angeles based singer-songwriter whose time has come to leap off the page into the limelight. This distinguished alt-pop performer mixes electro-pop elements into her 90s influenced style, creating a world of her own. Gaining inspiration from the late and great Michael Jackson, she’s living proof that the best thing you…
If Robyn’s last album, Body Talk, was dressed up in robots and the mechanical, then Honey is warmer and sweeter, a sensual record about being human that starts from a place of loss and grief, and emerges ecstatically and joyfully into the light. “I danced a lot when I was making it,” says Robyn. “I…
Auckland based producer, MISSY (Abigail Knudson) shares the bold follow up to her self-titled debut single released on independent New Zealand label, Black Lotus. In ‘Hate Me’, Knudson explores the depths of a fragmented, co-dependent relationship in a dark, twisted cacophony of sound bites and eclectic samplings – a cornerstone of her experimentative production style.…
Fickle Friends – “The Moment” Video The video was filmed by keyboardist Jack Wilson in Las Vegas during a day off on their recent North American tour. For their inspiration behind the video, lead singer Natti Shiner shared “We just finished our first ever proper US tour – Vegas was the only city that we…
French Dark-Rock Cult M E L T unveiled new music video “Cypher” About one year the first (and limited for its “circle”) release of its debut full-length and self-titled album, French Dark-Rock/Post-Punk/Indie-Art-Rock/Avant-Garde-Metal quartet Melt will reissue this effort on November 7th for CD and digital worldwide re-release through Bandcamp and the main digital platforms (iTunes,…
Saint Clair is today sharing the Ed Cares (CHILDCARE) remix of latest single ‘I’ll Stay’ – listen here. This is his re-working of the fifth and final single from new EP, ‘D2’ – out now via Saint Clair’s own Dearly Beloved imprint which takes its logo from a drawing sketched by her grandfather, the artist…
Phantom Phunk is one of our new favorite bands and have released a new, incredible single titled “Every Where You Go” which is from their latest EP “Struggle With Me.” The band is originally from Tampa, FL and have been very active in that scene. They are also well known for being environmentally conscious, with…
Marisa Prietto (lead vocal), Nicole Fiorentino (bass and backing vocs), Erin Tidwell (drums), Nicki Nevlin (guitar), Josiah Mazzaschi (guitar and programming) have individually had much success in bands in Los Angeles the last decade. Having played and backed such bands as The Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt, Tennis System, Wax Idols, Jennie Vee, and Light FM.…
WATCH: The intoxicating colour of “Stowaway” “Stowaway” was filmed during a rainy fall day across multiple locations in the suburbs of Toronto. Ironic yet appropriate to the song, the images are everything but a southern oasis. We can be seen driving a vintage Mercedes and swimming in a pool, although the dismal scenes don’t express…
Early autumn is the best time of the year to be in New York City. The air is crisp and clear, the streets are humming with activity, and romantic possibilities are everywhere. If you’re lucky enough to experience this for yourself, you know exactly what we’re talking about. If you’re too far out of town…
Szandra Mayer is a gifted young singer, model, and actress with a new single, “Paradise” which is her second release to date. Mayer is no ordinary talent, she is only 11 years old and her music is very mature for her age, so it fits into contemporary pop without any question. Born in Los Angeles…
URL: http://donbabylon.com/ Virginia based trio Don Babylon, following the release and subsequent touring on the back of their previous release Babe, decamped to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, in hopes of producing something a cut above their previous work. Foul! \is a collection more than adequate to the task thanks to the obvious quantum leap forward in…
URL: https://oppositeday.com/ From the moment that the airy minor key dirge of Sam Arnold’s guitar seeps its way through our stereo speakers into our consciousness on “Day of the Triffids,” there’s no disputing that Opposite Day’s new EP Divide By Nothing has more fire and fury in store for us than a typical modern rock extended play…
So, it turns out that Georgia is not just about peaches and Bulldogs, but also caters to kick-ass rock and roll bands like Last Chance Riders. This five-piece band is comprised of the following members: Jessie Albright on vocals, Shane Denmark on drums, DeWitt Thompson on guitar, John Woods on guitar and Jim Martin on…
You know you need to get it together. You eat whatever you want, sit around and watch tv all day, skip breakfast, fuel up on caffeine, barely workout, and try to survive off of just a few hours of sleep. These bad habits might not seem like a big deal but it’s starting to take…
Today sees platinum selling, multi-award winning singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding team up with Grammy-winning producer Diplo and rapper/singer (one half of Rae Sremmurd) Swae Lee for their new single ‘Close To Me’ – out now on Polydor. The new single ‘Close To Me’ is an addictive earworm that pairs Goulding’s distinctive vocals with verses from Swae…
I had the pleasure of reviewing Victoria Celestine’s single, “Good Heart to Hide”, last month and knew she wasn’t your ordinary, average Pop Princess of Today, (https://skopemag.com/2018/09/11/victoria-celestine-releases-good-heart-to-hide). This still stands true as Victoria releases another featured track titled “Alive” from her EP, ‘Wasted Tears’. The name of the song fits because the overall sound is…
OWL COMPANY takes a Rorschach test in new Antagonist music video Brazilian active rockers Owl Company have just released a new music video for the song “Antagonist”, which is taken from their upcoming album Iris due out November 9, 2018 via Eclipse Records. The video was directed by Caike Scheffer and it explores the aftermath…
Concerts of all types are fun, exciting events where people gather to enjoy good music and camaraderie. However, the performers rely on their audience in order to provide a good show that everyone at the venue can enjoy. Here are some tips that can help you practice good concert etiquette and make the most of…
The Dandy Warhols share the brand new video for ‘Forever’, taken from their forthcoming (and 10th) studio album, to be released on Dine Alone Records in early 2019. The band recently announced select 25th anniversary dates in Europe and the UK for early next year, and will have more news on that and the album…
Having come off the back of blowing away crowds at huge festivals including Lollapalooza, EDC Las Vegas, Electric Forest and HARD Summer as well as brilliant reviews from the likes of Noiseprn and EDM.com, Slumberjack have now returned with new music! Slumberjack’s previous collaborations with likes of Alison Wonderland, Vera Blue and Daniel Johns (Silverchair)…
STIIR release new single ‘Luxury Butter’ North London four-piece STIIR have released their new single, ‘Luxury Butter’. An infectious blend of swelling synthesisers, shimmering guitars and silky vocals, the track flows seamlessly through laid-back verses and euphoric choruses, accompanied by lush vocal harmonies and sumptuous melodies. TAMMA announces debut single ‘beat you down’ One of…
London based vocalist, songwriter and bassist, MEI London-based vocalist, songwriter and bassist MEI releases her debut EP ‘Hurrygirl’ – just in time for her London launch party at the Queen of Hoxton on 24th October. MEI’s sound is an accomplished blend of British R&B, afrobeat and jazz influences, and is already being backed by Brian…
It’s not hard to figure out that Tris McCall is a cerebral musician. Known in the New Jersey scene as a journalist as well as a rocker – he’s written for Jersey Beat, NJArts, The Newark Star Ledger, NJ.com and many others – his musical vocabulary runs deep. The essay that ties into the new…
It’s that time of year again: Fall! Where the leaves start changing to various oranges, yellows, or where the temperatures start getting low enough where getting out of bed is more a habit than a dream—It’s still THAT time of year! Fall is the particular time where stores start getting us ready for Halloween, then…
Addiction robs you of the opportunity to enjoy some of the best things in life. Whether you have been addicted to a substance for years or have recently developed a dependency, you eventually reach a point where you know that your current lifestyle cannot continue. For some people, the moment of clarity happens as the…
Vigils // Release creepy new video “Grinning” just in time for Halloween Just in time for Halloween, French-American rock/metal band Vigils release a spine-chilling video for their latest song “Grinning.” The video premiered exclusively with Alt Press. The track’s hardcore vocals and heavy guitars are a perfect soundtrack to the video’s intense and nightmarish imagery.…
Few emcees pack as much street wisdom into a 16-bar verse as OMB Peezy, a 20-year-old prodigy with the soul of a veteran. Offering a glimpse into the inner life of a street soldier, Peezy shares “Deeper Than You Think,” his new video. “Deeper Than You Think” finds Peezy searching within himself, revealing the complicated…
Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music. This fantastic quote by George Eliot shows us just how important music is. This artistic display of beats and vocals makes pokies and casinos, in general, a fun experience. The sound effects in online slot machine games make it entertaining to experience…
Kinney delivers a gem of a single with that coyly plays upon the syncopations of her vocals with the production, that truly creates a song that is intricately beautiful. Starting with Kinney’s transcendent vocals, she turns the song progression on its head, and delivers a pop-infused funk track that is worth repeated listening. Kinney is…
Accomplished Swiss songwriter and performer Veronica Fusaro’s new single bears all the characteristics of its title – it creeps along, infecting your subconscious, reflecting the moment of introspection and paralysis experienced when you realise that love has been reduced to nothing but spite and toxicity. Jazz-influenced synths and ghostly vocal stabs provide the bed for…
“The feeling I get when I step on stage today is the same rush I felt my first time onstage when I was just a kid.” That is a testament to the talent that resonates from performer Danika St Denis. The talented artist who hails from Toronto has come a long way from just a…
You need to stream ESP EVOLUTION New Single ‘RASTA MOVEMENT’ Quiet as a Mouse – ‘Control Freak’ Official Video Edinburgh based indie band’s new music video/single ‘Control Freak’ taken from our Creative Scotland funded debut album ‘Is It Funny When It Hurts?’ BRING ME THE HORIZON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “WONDERFUL LIFE’ The band’s frontman Oli…
“Yeah, I tried to sell out”, concedes Isaac Castor in the playful clip for “Da Bounce”, his latest single, “I didn’t sell none”. Candor like that from a talented rapper is refreshing and unexpected, but honesty is what distinguishes Castor from his peers. He’s open about his limited bankroll, his distaste for emcees who push…
You must have heard this before – you need to have an emergency fund. The question is whether or not you have taken that advice. Nearly 1/3 of Americans haven’t, and because of this, they don’t have any money to pay for unexpected expenses. This means you might need to get one of the easy…
Aadae has had a busy 12 months. Festival performances at Green Man, Latitude, All Points East and a host of other slots meant a summer on the road, a frenetic schedule which included being invited to Australia to take part in a huge tribute to Nelson Mandela. New single Carousel Horses drops on 23rd October.…
