Feature stories and artist interviews
[Interview] by Jimmy Star Paolo Fosso, keyboardist and mastermind of the compelling duo Armonite, along with violinist Jacopo Bibi on violin, have recently released their new album And The Stars Above to critical acclaim worldwide. Although most of their songs have little or no vocals, their messages or themes engulfed in the songs manage to…
Kanisha K’s “Talk Is Cheap” is the new single from a vocalist and songwriter whose rapid rise through the ranks has turned her into one of pop music’s most promising new talents. Her work with Grammy nominated songwriter Jane Bach reaches its zenith, thus far, thanks to its unfettered musical focus, rich gravitas, and strong…
Hello world and welcome to Monday. We are bummed it is Monday but excited that we have Singer-Songwriter, Kiyomi Hawley here today @skopemag. Singer-Songwriter, KIYOMI HAWLEY, has returned to music with the release of a new single, “MISS YOU LOVE YOU”, of her soon-to-be released EP,’ Meet You There.’ The new single best showcases Kiyomi’s…
“Underground or mainstream either way they loving this, I got a harder job than Donald Trump publicist” – K. Sparks April In Paris is the second single from K. Sparks collaborative album with French Producer Kurser entitled Note To Self. The album contains a combination of live instrumentation and collaborations with various musicians from several…
Columbus, OH rock band Beartooth are pleased to announce the details of their third studio album’s release. Entitled Disease, the band’s third effort is a stark look inward and the next installment chronicling frontman Caleb Shomo’s battle with his own demons. Disease will be released globally on September 28th but today fans can preorder the…
‘All I Am’ is the brighter, bolder and even more brilliant follow up to the ‘I’ll Be There’ – the history-making first single from ‘Always In Between’ which flew straight to number one making Jess the only British female to have achieved a whopping seven #1 singles. In every way possible, ‘All I Am’ is…
With a new look and sound, Milwaukee native, Ian Ash, is winning the hearts of soccer moms throughout the Midwest. With his new single: “ALL YOU HAD TO SAY” available on all digital platforms on August 17th, Ian is ready to embrace his ultra nerdy rock awesomeness. http://www.ianandthedream.com/ Ian Ash is no stranger to the…
Young Thug surprises fans with “Gain Clout” music video after the release of Young Stoner Life’s Slime Language compilation project. Take a look at the video. Listen to ‘Slime Language’: https://ffm.to/slimelanguage
“People with big smiles peddling bad sh*t, waving a lot of flags and banners … something dark and death-like in the disco,” describes Raymond Watts of post-rock band <PIG> not only about his new single “That’s The Way (I Like It)” (a cover of the disco 70s hit by KC & the Sunshine Band) but…
Baauer met cyber-it-girl Miquela online and the two collaborated on “Hate Me” where Miquela confronts those who say she doesn’t matter simply because of who and what she is. Miquela gets real about her struggle with fame and the negativity from followers that comes as part of the cruel, high school cafeteria that is the…
So here we are again, so good to be here. Even as this world gets crazier, we ignore it all with awesome music. Today we are so excited to link up with Niki Tonik. Niki has just released a new single “Ghost Stories” along with its light-hearted B-side, “Tadpole”. The Pop-Soul/R&B double-single, produced by multi-instrumentalist…
“California,” the latest single from New York indie rockers The Chordaes, starts off like a rising sun breaking through the darkness at dawn. Slowly its light begins to envelop everything in its scope, warming us in its glow and dispelling every negative shadow that tries to linger from the night before. Strings gently caress us,…
Claudia Alende is an electro-pop influenced singer/songwriter who is going to get your attention this year one way or another, and fans of exciting new music should definitely be getting excited about her arrival on the scene. Her brand new single “Spotlight” has been ripping its way through the American pop underground and garnering acclaim…
On stage, Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc – singer, drummer, songwriter, and force of nature – is a ball of brilliant Louisiana lightning: a pounding, shouting, shaking, sweating rock and roll true believer. A veteran rocker with years of experience as a party-starter (he was previously in Dash Rip Rock), he and his bandmates – guitarist…
Singer/songwriter Sophie Beem, who was discovered by Beyonce in 2014, just released her NEW single entitled “STARS” produced by 1st Klase. This song was performed publicly for the first time at Montauk hotspot The Surf Lodge where musicians come from all over the world, such as Jessie J and Jaden Smith, to perform for Hamptonites…
Danish electro-pop duo Feel Freeze are back with new single ‘Let Go!’, taken from upcoming album Feathers & Scars (released Oct 12 2018) which is produced in collaboration with Lasse Lyngbo (Vinnie Who, White Pony, Lydmor) and Troels Damgaard-Holm (First Hate, Blaue Blume, Bisse). ‘Let Go!’ draws on the subject of freedom, with the duo…
Tuneful and tenacious, Michael Pinder is an engaging artist you quite literally can’t put into a particular musical category- but he can be categorized as a renaissance man with many talents. He is a thinker and a ponderer of life’s mysteries. He spends much of his time working with people to nurture their creative spark…
Rising Manila-based R&B singer / songwriter Jess Connelly announces her new JCON mixtape is slated for release August 24. The independent artist has quickly amassed a massive following in the Philippines as a leader of its underground R&B scene. In celebration, she shares her dreamy new track “Call Me” produced by Dave Drake and Naz.…
Well we made it to Wednesday, halfway to #tgif. While we wait for that we figured we could get to know the guys in Indoor Creature. Indoor Creature is a band from Austin, TX composed of Caleb Fleischer, Travis Kitchen, Marcus Bell and Terrence Kiser. Caleb and Travis met at while working at a Japanese…
Hailing from Manchester, UK, Pacific has washed up on shore and is now ready to tell the tale of their travels. They’ve worked hard to evolve their sound and the band are now ready to take the world by storm. They blend alternative, indie, and pop, and have also been interestingly described as a perfect…
Already an accomplished multi-instrumentalist in the Grammy-winning act Arcade Fire, Richard Reed Parry is channeling different inspirations on his upcoming album Quiet River of Dust Vol. 1.The record is a dreamlike journey of immersive, gently psychedelic songs inspired by Japanese death poems and the folk music of the British Isles. “‘Song of Wood’ started in…
When we hear a killer rhythm, as human beings we’re automatically inclined to start shaking our bodies to the beat. We stay in motion as if it isn’t even a choice, because in the core of our souls we know that is isn’t. AV Super Sunshine unleashes a beat that is relentlessly aggressive and stunningly…
Fresh out the kitchen, Melbourne’s Sophisticated Dingo have delivered upon early expectations of brash and gnarly garage rock, with the release of their much anticipated debut EP ‘TASTES JUST LIKE THE REAL THING’. Bristling with attitude, the record offers an insight into a musicianship that is continuing to thrive off the back of successes that…
There are few forces in popular music quite as formidable as a great producer on a mission. Just as a good film director inevitably leaves his stamp on the films he makes, a skillful producer at the helm of a musical project guarantees consistency, vision, and a distinct aural signature that can’t be counterfeited. Ashok…
Originally from Atlanta, Mika Means has risen to snatch all of our wigs off. As an R&B and hip-hop performer, she can balance work and play, and has been juggling quite the resume as a songwriter, entrepreneur, creative and music maker. Holding the true definition of branding oneself as an artist, she uses her position…
A playalistic riser with bars for days, New Jersey’s Kazzie is a versatile and charming emcee. Showing off his songwriting skills above a candy-coated instrumental, Kazzie pledges devotion to his significant other on “Going Nowhere,” his latest video. Romantically recounting the best moments of his relationship, Kazzie shows his sensitive side, revealing a capable singing…
The humbling story of Vancouver duo LIINKS, comprised of Georgia Murray and Tony Day aka Dwhiz, and how the pair came to be, features a series of unfortunate events that unravel to an awarding tale that makes the duo seem almost pre-destined for stardom. After linking up and creating a song, they were notified by…
Good morning on a Monday. The only way we know how to deal with a Monday is black coffee and music. It is all of our lucky days as we have Vox Somnia here today. They are a two piece art rock band from Toronto. They have so much going on so why not we…
No matter the decade, there have always been artists who walk to their own beat, do whatever they please regardless of what others have to say. In doing so, they attract new fans and inspire the younger generation to do the same. If you’re looking for someone to go against societal norms and do what…
It’s not every day that you come across a band that no matter how hard you try, their undeniably catchy melodies and hooks are embedded in your head for days on end. Utah based quartet, “The Aces” have managed to accomplish that and more with countless releases over the past few years. With their 80’s…
When listeners were first introduced to the stylings of Sydney producer and musician Oh My My earlier this year, they got a hit of dark and sultry electronica with ‘Animal House’; now, we see him go one step further, switching lanes for a brighter, more earnest soundscape with new single ‘WOE, MY HEART’. Employing delicately…
Today, the Nashville-based rock band The Prescriptions share the title track from their forthcoming debut album Hollywood Gold which is set for a winter release. While The Prescriptions may come by their Southern style of narrative songwriting honestly, they refuse to rest on the laurels of their musical heritage. Songs like “Hollywood Gold” reflect the…
The 1st Annual Gran Royale Music Awards hitting the stage in Berkeley Ca August 23rd Hosted By Jay Rich and DJ Blackice on the 1’s and 2’s. The GRMA’s honor the most exceptional artists, including actor’s writers, producers, performers within the independent music community as well as social activists and hard workers. Some of the…
Specializing in infectiously energetic reality rap, St. Petersburg, FL’s OTM Frenchyy is on the road to stardom. Taking a break from his boastful bangers to reflect on his troubles, OTM Frenchyy opens up on “Trials & Tribulations,” his latest single. Teaming up with crewmate…
With two weeks to go before the arrival of the new Alice In Chains album Rainier Fog (BMG), anticipation is ramping up with today’s release of new single ‘Never Fade’. ‘Never Fade’ is the third Rainier Fog song release following ‘So Far Under’ and ‘The One You Know’ and all three tracks are available as…
Interscope rock band The Struts release new song “Primadonna Like Me” today via all digital retailers. “Primadonna Like Me” follows the release of the band’s current single “Body Talks”.” Both tracks will appear on the band’s forthcoming album—the highly anticipated follow up to their 2016 debut, Everybody Wants. “‘Primadonna Like Me’ was written about my…
Today, rising singer and songwriter Elley Duhé releases her debut EP – DRAGON MENTALITY via A Creative Music Group/RCA Records. Click here to listen. DRAGON MENTALITY features production by Joe Janiak (Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo, Britney Spears), Haze Banga (Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Selena Gomez), and Grammy-awarding winning producers Rahki (Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, 50 Cent) and…
Today, Brooklyn-based quintet Phony Ppl have shared the funky earworm “Before You Get A Boyfriend,” their first new song in three years. Blending soul, funk, R&B and more, Phony Ppl continue to flex their musical prowess by refusing to be limited to just one genre on the track which was self-produced and mixed by GRAMMY…
Fresh from a UK headline tour, which included a sold-out London’s Heaven and now with over 100 million streams across streaming platforms, Nina Nesbitt releases her new single ‘Loyal To Me’ today through Cooking Vinyl. Since the end of last year, Nina’s been making waves across the globe, following the release of the first multi-artist…
Adina Even-Zohar – also known as Adina E- is a musical visionary with a clear sight. She is not your traditional Jazz artist or torch song chanteuse, as she effortlessly meshes elements of indie sound production paired with stunningly compelling visuals to complement her overall artistic vision; passionate, profound and deeply personal. Her voice shines,…
