Feature stories and artist interviews
A lot of us don’t expect much when we listen to a cover song, especially when it’s a cover of a band that has a legend larger than life itself. But proving that covers can be as original and creative as their first incarnations, Project Grand Slam and multitalented singer Ziarra Washington pull out all…
It is almost 4 pm Thursday on the east coast so you know another weekend is upon us. That is fine by us here @skopemag. We wanted to kick off the weekend with one of our favorite new bands Static and Surrender. San Francisco based Static and Surrender are Jeff Campbell [lead vocals, guitar], Adam…
Pale Waves have released “Noises,” the second track from the band’s forthcoming debut full-length, set for late-summer release on Dirty Hit / Interscope Records – click HERE to listen. The new song was today’s World Record on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1. The new single, which the band debuted live at their sold-out Bowery Ballroom show in New York earlier this year, reaffirmsSPIN’s beliefs…
With a strong sense of melody and a bottomless barrel of bars, New Jersey native Kazzie brings a fresh perspective to the East Coast. Shipping down to sunny Los Angeles for a playful new video, Kazzie shares “Think I’m In Love.” A tender new street love song, “Think I’m In Love” showcases Kazzie’s versatility over a spritely and…
New York singer-songwriter Kelly Padrick refuses to take a break. We brought you her videos for “Tangled Forest” and “Radiance”, and she’s now topping these dark videos with a much happier and lighter feel with her new video for “Heavenly Ride.” Bringing in bible and fairy tale references, she pulls inspiration from some of the…
Melanie Heide, who performs as Azmeryth, is an enigmatic 24-year-old indie dream pop artist with a clear vision constructed in illusion and fantasy. Not afraid of breaking the barrier of what it means to even exist, she can be described as anything and everything all at once. She has evolved throughout the years to create…
GIVERS have released a live video of their latest single, ‘Love Is Like A Fire’. The track is the second to be taken from their upcoming EP Movin’ On, out August 3rd via Glassnote Records. The video sees the band showcase their distinctive live presence and effortless energy in the intimate setting of New Orleans’…
Does the success of Superorganism represent the death of popular music? On close inspection the songs are only a step or two away from being generated by software using a couple of cheap synths, some vocal loops and a Linndrum. Or have they cracked a secret futuristic musical code seemingly without any effort? Superorganism soft-launched…
If you’re a fan of adventurous, ambitious, visually provocative music videos, you surely recall MAAD’s gritty, immediate clip for “90s Love”. Released in 2016 off of the EP LÉ FUNK, the “90s Love” video, which featured eye-catching footage romantic couples of all sorts, immediately established MAAD as an inspirational force and a new voice to…
The definition of what it means to be punk is ever expanding and refuses to be constricted to one single interpretation. Texas band Nothing More challenges the barriers of lyrical and production constrictions of what people expect them to be. Nothing More can be classified as a rock, progressive, and alternative band combined into one.…
So today we are so excited to have Markie Howard aka Props here on @skopemag. This young emcee from Michigan is gearing up to do big things as he releases new music, videos, and live dates. We have much to cover so lets jump right in! @skopemag: Where are we talking from today? MUSKEGON,MI –…
Over the past two months, both Cecile and Kiprich have caused a major buzz on the airwaves and national TV with their new single ‘Come Back Tomorrow’ produced by The Champ & Natural Bridge Records. The classic throwback sound mixed with modern dancehall samples and grooves is becoming a radio hit. With catchy lyrics and…
If you want to listen to an artist with MGMT and Foster the People influences, electro-pop visuals, and The Weeknd-styled hair then Just Loud is your favorite ever-changing act. He has gathered a wide variety of musical influences which has created the perfect alternative-meets-pop sound. Producer Dave “Sluggo” Katz describes it as “sometimes I’d feel…
By now, if you’re in New Jersey or anywhere near it, and if you’ve got a propensity for catchy, sharply-written piano pop, you surely already know John Paciga. Other Side Of Town, his recent debut album, startled with its freshness and its ambition: here was a set that sought to establish Paciga as an heir to the…
Experimental rock quartet Hifiklub and American musician Lee Ranaldo have today announced the release of their long-awaited film and music project, In Doubt, Shadow Him! A portrait in both film and music of American musician Lee Ranaldo, the 49-minute film In Doubt, Shadow Him! takes the form of a visual ‘drift’ in the city where…
Who is Who We Are? This Los Angeles band is mainly composed of members aged sixteen to eighteen, but they come off as old souls. Taking a different path in life is not a stranger to these devoted followers of the craft- which sets them apart from any other pop-punk band. With a clear vision…
Western Massachusetts-based psych rock band BUNNIES are back with another wild ride in the form of a new Mt. Emult-directed music video for their trippy single “The Deep State of Strawberry Tart”. – https://www.facebook.com/pg/BUNNIESareaband/
A new week is upon us on this Sunday morning. We are so excited to get to hang with Matias. Matias is an American / Colombian crossover pop artist bridging the musical divide of Reggaeton and American Pop. He has just released a few new singles and is gearing up to make 2018 a big…
My last words”, is a song full of strength and character, that embraces the feeling of farewell. On this track, TRAGUL demonstrates their ability to deliver a great song that will inevitably connect with everyone. Bathed with very melodic arrangements, dramatic lyrics and of course a worthy dose of metal, this song will hit the…
Legend Recordings is proud to announce the signing of Naples, Florida’s WILDER SONS. The announcement comes with their brand new music video for the single “Keeps Me Up” off their new EP, IN BETWEEN. Born on a humid back porch in South Florida in 2013 by indie scene veterans, Brian Blount (vox / guitar) from…
2x Grammy nominated producer/singer-songwriter Drew Scott has released his latest “Places I’ve Ever Been” project. Volume 3 is the final installment to the self-produced series by the artist who has worked with the likes of Teyana Taylor, Zendaya, Bridget Kelly, Luke James, Fantasia Barrino, Nick Jonas and Jake Miller to name a few. Tweets by…
Wet has released “You’re Not Wrong,” the latest track from their forthcoming sophomore album Still Run. “You’re Not Wrong” was written by Kelly Zutrau and produced by Rostam Batmanglij – listen HERE @skopemag. In speaking about the song, Zutrau says: “When I first played ‘You’re Not Wrong’ for Rostam it was a slow sad piano-y…
Doncaster’s finest Bang Bang Romeo are back with their brand new single ‘Shame On You’. Having just signed a worldwide record deal with Eleven Seven Label Group, the female-fronted alt-rock trio are excited to share the next wave of music from their eagerly anticipated debut album, which is due for release this October via Five…
Aussie-American acoustically driven rock ‘n’ roll quintet THE WALK-A-BOUT hail from the artistic East End of Long Island, New York. THE WALK-A-BOUT release their sophomore album THINGS ARE LOOKING UP, produced by Andrew Michael Bertrand and mastered by Roger Lian, in stores and online worldwide on June 15, 2018. The album’s featured single “That’s Just…
Eryn is a one-woman powerhouse who knows how to turn any situation into a positive. And yes, it is just Eryn: she prefers to not have a last name because she doesn’t belong to anyone. She is in a committed relationship with her force of nature voice. She possesses a larger than life personality that…
The frontiers of rock and roll have gotten together to bring life back into a supposedly dead genre. Gaining inspiration from the 70s and early 80s rock and metal. The Dead Daisies hold the torch for rock and roll as we know it. The band is composed of members from highly prestigious rock bands such…
So we are so excited to have Sundodger here on @skopemag on this first day of summer 2018. This is the longest day of the year so we have enoigh time to read and listen to this awesome band. Sundodger is a Seattle-based album oriented rock band. They blend classic guitar rock with elements of…
On days when it seems like all contemporary music videos speak in the same drab, flat, prosaic voice, we’ve got a remedy for you. We’re absolutely sure that the clip for “Let’s Turn On”, the new single by trance giant Juno Reactor, will be among the most electrifying, kinetic, magical videos you’ve seen all year.…
The great thing about music is that it allows artists to tell their stories of what they go through on a daily basis. Whether it’s a heartbreak or happiness, musicians are able to share what affects them the most in an honest and open way. The most compelling part of music is when an artist…
SSION continues on his visual hot-streak with the release of a new official video for infectious dance-pop song “Heaven Is My Thing Again” feat. Ian Isiah, MNDR, and Jametatone, off of his recently released album, O. As expected, Cody Critcheloe delivers another over the top visual accompaniment, which he’s become equally known for along with…
Hatched in Arizona and with wings affixed in California, Satellite Ravens is as close to a one-man band as you can get without the spectacle of someone with cymbals strapped to their knees and an array of whistles around their neck. The creator is multi-instrumentalist, Carson Rohde; his vehicle, the many-headed psychedelic funk gull, Satellite…
HAND is a solo project by Sascha Bachmann. He is a musician from Berlin who loves creating experimental sounds and dance beats. Loop 03 (Lied von der Sehnsucht) is one of the tracks of his first album “Debut“. Concering this record, everything as music, video and artwork comes from his heart and hand. For “Lied…
What a blessing to be here today @skopemag as we continue on this musical journey. Today we have Chris Chilton, whom is now relaunching himself as a solo artist. He is continuing his journey and calling to spread his message and passion for Christ throughout the world. He lives with his wife in Spokane, Washington…
In honor of Father’s Day, Toni Cornell releases a new cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares to U” that she recorded with her father, Chris Cornell, before his untimely death last May. On the eve of World Refugee Day (June 20), Toni pledges to donate her proceeds from the song to the International Rescue Committee, just…
Have you had a lousy day? Ever feel like chucking it all and heading for the hills? Ben Bostick knows where you’re coming from. The Californian country rocker has had a few escape fantasies of his own – visions of ditching the rat race and getting back to the land, reclaiming his primal manhood, or…
Rock and roll isn’t just for the boys, and it isn’t just for big cities on the coast either. Witchsister, an all-female rock band by way of Fayetteville, Arkansas is here to prove they have what it takes to rock out and melt faces. Witchsister was conceived when Stephanie Petet was in search of a…
ESP EVOLUTION has released a brand new heater of a song entitled ‘Break Out’. This duo consisting of music producer and guitarist Overdose and singer and songwriter The Lady Capri, will be once again heating up the airwaves with their new song ‘Break Out’. It’s a refreshing unique song with a killer beat, killer vocals…
Fre$h links with Wiz Khalifa for the XL and Chase Millie produced “Paul Masson”. With the artist formerly known as Short Dawg just a few weeks removed from his March Madness 4 mixtape, Fre$h returns with new music. Here, the TRU member of 2 Chainz’ Atlanta label calls up Wiz Khalifa for his new single…
No one who has ever watched Les Stroud on his hit TV show Survivorman or heard his music could ever doubt his commitment to environmentally responsible living. Respect for the planet – and for life in all its forms – is apparent in all of his work. It has motivated Stroud to go places few…
Los Angeles has always been a place that artists gravitate toward in hopes of making their dreams a reality. With its rich music history, the City of Angels is definitely an environment for those who are ready to put in an enormous amount of work. While most of LA’s inhabitants move there from far and…
