Feature stories and artist interviews
A lot of people who I consider to be a lot more faithful rock fans than myself have been consistently coming to me with the same complaints about the current state of their favorite genre of music, chief among them being the undeniable creative devolution (in the mainstream) that we’ve witnessed in the 2010s. Somewhere…
Sydney-based singer/songwriter MrHarvey has been building momentum with his new single ‘Near You’. Former Channel V host, MrHarvey has linked up with Ash Rothschild (Caligula, Demonatrix, Panic Syndrome) who provides a cohesive mix of intricate melody and driving rhythm, playing guitar, bass and drums on this track. With beautifully textured guitar tones, engaging vocals, and…
Australian indie rock band The Night have been building momentum with the release of their new album ‘Question Everything’, now available on all streaming platforms. An emerging voice in the Sydney music scene, the band mixes hook-heavy melodies and seamlessly pairs them with beautifully textured guitar tones and driving percussion. The band has hit the…
NYC musician Dan Miraldi releases his newest single “Living Out Loud”. The single is part of a full length album coming out later this summer. Dan has this to say about the single. “Living Out Loud” is the sonic wildcard on the new album. This track has an indie pop meets eighties dance vibe. Meanwhile,…
So here we are, Thursday 3:30 pm EST here in Boston where we are posting from today. We are thrilled to be joined by Here Are The Lions. Alternative Rock group (with DNA of electronic and urban music), Here Are The Lions, are releasing their debut album, September 2018. Under the musical guidance of Bernard-P.…
Still buzzing from the release of their last two singles “Be More Mad” and “Shadow,” dynamic R&B duo, Cool Company, is back with the official music video for latest track, “Summer Sickness.” It is the latest buzz single from the duo’s upcoming EP. Okay Player premiered the track and raved, “Through a delicious blend of…
Pioneering a new strain of sultry, trap-influenced R&B, rising singer LEAH turns heads with her inimitable sound. Gliding atop a languid, flute-laden production, LEAH shares the seductive video for “Freak Music.” Expertly straddling the line between rap and R&B, “Freak Music” finds LEAH demonstrating her chemistry with fellow rising star Young Nudy, whose creaking voice…
Rising from the grave to avenge their deaths at their own funeral, Images of Eden paints a picture with dark colors and harsh truths. Flowing from a boundless void of mistreatment and neglect, they act as prophets coming back to rebuild the ruins of their past selves. They blend classic hard rock with heavy metal…
Seattle-based swagger rock, soul music group: The West Coast Feed. This electrifying eight-piece collective just released their first single and music video, “You Belong To Me.” Philanthropic support is a central theme to the band’s mission as they have partnered with two non-profit organizations for benefit shows: charity:water, and All God’s Children International. The latter…
This song is lyrically and sonically the lightest song on the album, and even though it’s upbeat and fun, it was almost painful write. My other songs deal with difficult feelings, but when you’ve been in a dark time for a while, one of the most vulnerable things you can feel is hope. And when…
Biting Elbows isn’t your traditional indie band. Their vast discography has a shared central theme of dark undertones, and they are known to turn deadly. Blood and gore are prevailing symbolism as they try to battle others through homicidal rages, eventually self-destructing in all their glory. They are aware that they have their demons, but…
nIMO & The Light are leading us through the treachery of the open sea as well as the unknown. With a name inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Tour of the Underwater World by French science fiction writer Jules Verne, nIMO & The Light are rising from the depths of Indie Nation and…
Metalcore has always been a staple in the metal scene, especially with festivals like Warped Tour showcasing the best of the best. Like any genre, the sound has evolved throughout the years which has led to debates on the future of the genre. While some argue that modern releases can’t quite live up to the…
“I’m So Concerned,” the latest music video from the teachers-turned-rockers, No Small Children. The cinematic black and white visuals pair with the band’s raw and honest song to showcase their feelings as educators in modern-day America. “I’m So Concerned” will be out this Friday, August 3. “I’m So Concerned’ captures our worries as teachers about…
Santa Barbara surfy, laidback (and sometimes spooky) garage rock band, Clean Spill, share their new single, “Rolling,” and debut the official video on Consequence of Sound. “Rolling” is the second release from the band’s forthcoming EP, Nothing’s On My Mind, due out this summer. Hanni El Khatib produced the record, and CoS says, “Clean Spill…
An Old Friend is more than just a reference to a forgotten flame. Raw around the edges, this well-crafted alternative band subverts traditional conventions. The members of An Old Friend – Cody Kohler on lead vocals and guitar, Eddy Barrera on guitar and vocals, Cory Brown on bass and finally Frank Facompre on the drums…
AK-based Couch Jackets are back with “Pillows and Rillos”, a mob-enforcer tale, in which the hitman offs his marks with cream pies. If the members of Couch Jackets (and their friends and associates) appear to be having an absolute blast doing these clips, that’s because they are. They’re sending their messages in a musical and…
Well here we are, Monday 8 am. I wish it was Saturday but that is besides the point. Anyways we have an amazing band from NYC here by the name Coyote. They and I are excited to share with @skopemag loyal followers and give a listen to the new single ‘Bent.’ So lets kick the…
Tritonal have steadily built an impressive dance catalogue over the past decade. The duo blends EDM and electro-pop while incorporating indie-inspired visuals. They could be described as a more personal take on The Chainsmokers, as the vocals and emotional buildup in their songs shows how they shine. Their unexpected bass drops have turned this duo…
Albert Hammond, Jr. is bound to blow up the indie rock scene back to the prominence it saw in the early 2000s. As the rhythm guitarist of the Stokes, he has used his abundant knowledge on the music industry to produce and create his best work to date with his upcoming release, Francis Trouble. Like…
Tightly Sealed is a Hip Hop duo comprised of two emcees, each from separate distinguished groups, who came together to simply make something fresh. After a long acquaintance, the two started collaborating on songs here and there, and then they decided to make a joint project. The process was fluid in exchange in ideas and…
Grassroots rock-pop outfit, Levy & The Oaks release new EP entitled, Sound of the City. The band’s single, “Mirror Mirror” opens the new album, followed by “Obsessive Love,” setting the tone for an extremely well-rounded project. The trio, including members Levy Okun, Lou Panico and Chris Colon, pays tribute to classic rock and Americana sound…
We are here 7 am on a Saturday morning here on the east coast. What a perfect day to get to know an emcee by the name of Yung Blaza. Not many are keeping as busy as this artist this summer. Not even the heat and humidity can stop his hustle. He has a hit…
Grammy- nominated singer / songwriter / producer Diana Gordon has released her debut EP, PURE following the Ebro Beats 1 world premiere of “Thank You” and the selection of “Moment To Myself” as a World First on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show following the release of her first single and video “Kool Aid”. Lyrically reflecting…
A self-made star at the tender age of 20, Sacramento-via-Mobile rapper OMB Peezy is wise far beyond his years. Slowing down his typically motormouthed flow, Peezy lets his words speak for himself on “Got You,” his latest video single. Rocking a sing-song cadence above a plaintive piano-led production, Peezy recounts his childhood hardships, defiantly turning…
Music acts of any stripe rarely carry themselves with the sweeping confidence that seems intrinsic to Conceptz. The brother duo of Short Fuze (aka Fuze 4 Short) and Highrowglyphfix (aka HRGF) hail from New York State’s Orange County area and began presenting their powerfully individual take on hip-hop in 2011. Their stylistic range, however, is…
Ever since One Direction happened, Zayn Malik has hooked some of us. Then, when we all thought our hearts were crushed when Zayn made the decision to leave One Direction, he put out some hit singles like “Pillow Talk.” Zayn has since proven that he stands on his own two feet quite well as a…
On any short list of the greatest living American songwriters, you’ll find Paul Simon’s name. For more than fifty years, Simon has been entertaining us with beautifully-written songs that speak gently but firmly to the human condition. Now, he’s hanging it up – he’ll play his last show ever in Queens in September. To celebrate…
The pivotal moment of Kristy Chmura’s new clip for “Abandoned House” comes right at the three-minute mark. The acclaimed New Jersey singer-songwriter has spent most of the clip in a room haunted by memories: she paces the wooden floorboards, leafs through a box of letters under the bed, and sits wistfully at an old table…
For generations, artists have been trying to generate that incendiary beat that makes us get out of our chairs and shake our bodies, forgetting all about any cares or worries we’ve got in the world. Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson defined movements with their rhythms, others like the Bee Gees and Funkadelic expanded these ideas…
‘Into The Mist’ is a delicate, intimate but at the same time joyful en catchy indie folk song. Man or Lion doesn’t hide his folk- and Americana influences, but he is proud of his European roots as well. And thàt is what makes ‘Into The Mist’ such a strong and appealing track: it’s a superb,…
Folktronica, artistic genius, Harp Samuels has just premiered his latest spell binding track ‘Evermore’ from his forthcoming album ‘Breathe’. Inspired by the recent loss of his father and also the previous loss of his mother, his tracks take you on a journey through beauty, loss and love. Born in Melbourne, Australia, though with dual citizenship…
Pop superstar singer, Tiffany Young, today released the music video for her powerful new song, “Over My Skin.” The video is an edgy, sassy and instantly attractive take of the song, which sees Tiffany dancing in front of a classroom and in the midst of a high school marching band. Within the first 6 hours…
This summer, Belly embark on their first US tour in support of DOVE, their critically acclaimed new album & first release in 23 years. In celebration of the upcoming tour, the band released a video for “Mine.” “Growing up in age of UHF there was a channel out of Boston, CHANNEL 56. They had a…
Today, UPSAHL, the Indie Pop sensation reveals the official music video for latest single, “Rough.” Co-written and produced by both Tim Pagnotta (Saint Motel, Robert DeLong, St. Lucia) and Brian Phillips, “Rough” showcases UPSAHL’s stunning vocals and is a delightfully catchy three-minute nod to female badassery. The accompanying video was conceptualized, directed and helped edited…
Quoted as “The Best New Electronic Dance Band of New York This Year” by MusicFestNews.com, Monotronic has made a huge splash already! Formed in 2016 by guitarist/songwriter, Ramsey Elkholy, Monotonic has a MONSTROUS sound that has a zest for life thanks in big part to Ramsey’s worldly travels & experiences. The group consists of three…
Carry Illinois, the indie-pop band founded and fronted by Lizzy Lehman, have released the new video, “Scattered.” The song is the latest single from the recently released EP, Work In Progress, Benjamin Rowe Violet, the band’s keyboardist, directed the music video, and explains, “‘Scattered’ deals with fragmentation and brokenness in such a beautiful way,…
Broke Royals are not your typical alternative rock band. Hailing from Washington D.C. they are influenced by gospel, folk, and pop, and even incorporate elements of EDM. Colin Cross and Philip Basnight met while attending The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and started working on, what was supposed to be, just a…
So here we are on a Tuesday afternoon, the last day of July 2018. Wow this summer is flying by fast, but the music never stops. So today we get to hang out with Bhargav Choudhury aka BARGAV. Originally from Guwahati, India but currently based in Los Angeles, CA guitarist Bhargav Choudhury aka BARGAV is…
Paper Lovee teamed up with fellow Atlanta native, Lil Baby for the video release of his “No Socks” music video. The Alphamale Visuals directed video is themed around the classic 90’s comedy Friday. Earlier this month, Paper Lovee released his debut EP, Waiting to Exhale. The exciting new talent called on a few friends and…
