Feature stories and artist interviews
A clear shift from her angsty, heartbreak-inspired releases, “Low Key in Love” welcomes the softer side of Jaira Burns. Written by Jaira, Sasha Sloan and Ryghteous Ryan, Jaira finds herself confessing her newfound feelings over a melodic pop/electro-house track, produced by Aalias (Eminem/Rihanna). The single is the third release from her upcoming EP Burn Slow…
Fresh off the back of a UK & European tour with Finnish sensation ALMA, Anglo-Danish trio Off Bloom release new single ‘Not Sorry’ accompanied by a sunny, retro-hued video by Portuguese director João de Botelho.The video was shot on 8mm film in the outskirts of Rome and captures the raw energy, emotion and spirit found…
Music has the power to bring people of all ages, genders, and cultures together. As a United States citizen with deep roots to his Mexican heritage, Rick Trevino does just that. The Texas native has a deep love for his heritage and where his family comes from. Trevino uses his platform in “I Am a…
The damage a former relationship or any of life trials and tribulations can have on an individual may seem irreversible at times; it can take a great deal of time before they can truly trust someone again. As life goes on, they will be able to let new people in, but that doesn’t mean they are…
Following the recent release of her debut single, “Little by Little,” Country artist, Kelsey Lamb has premiered the official music video for the track. Watch the exclusive here on Teen Music Insider. Starring Lamb and love interest, played by David Joniak, the video portrays early stages of a relationship between a young couple. Filmed by…
In her spellbinding new single “Losing Me,” the artist known only as Lauria (born with the elegant moniker of Florie-Laure Zadigue Dubé) delivers a captivating and thoughtful ballad that reflects the colorfully diverse emotions that come with disconnection and brutal self-awareness in a unique way that her contemporaries could stand to learn a lot from.…
Singer-songwriter and music producer William Fitzsimmons’ latest record, Mission Bell is a chronicling of the tumultuous last year of his life, particularly of the separation from his second wife. An initial version of the album was originally recorded in Fitzsimmons’ home studio in the summer of 2017 but was subsequently abandoned during the course of,…
So here we are on a Friday and it does not get better than this. Today we have crossed over to the UK to have a pint with JON ALLEN a singer-songwriter. Jon released his new album ‘Blue Flame’ in May of this year so lets talk about that and so much more! @skopemag: Where…
Today Molly Hammar, the Swedish pop sensation hailing from Stockholm, releases her new EP ‘Sex’ (rel 15.06.18) via Cosmos Music. The six track EP features lead single ‘Bath Tub Moments’ previous single ‘Blossom’, three additional brand-new singles, ‘Boy Tears’ ‘Drive’ and ‘One Night’ as well as a bonus track. Molly’s ‘SEX’ EP marks a new…
KING has always been a fighter. A fiercely determined artist with a clear vision of her musical trajectory, her previous singles have ranged from dark, sultry R&B-inflected cuts to out-and-out pop bangers. Her latest single is ‘Mango’: an instantly catchy, Latin-influenced record that screams summer with, KING singing its Cuban-referencing hook in Spanish. “In Cuba,…
When divulging into a new sonic voyage, most artists are told to pick a lane and stick to it. Arizona byproduct Christopher Shayne wanted to take a different route when deciding to embark on a sonic journey of his own. Shayne’s rebellious and outlaw-like nature shines through in his latest single “Burn Me Down” Christopher Shayne…
With her beguiling vocals and powerful delivery, Haley Reinhart brings both raw passion and soulful sincerity to all her musical output. A 27-year-old singer/songwriter with timeless sensibilities, she began honing her formidable vocal chops by singing with her parents’ band at age seven. Reinhart has recently made her Concord Records debut on September 22, 2017…
Singer-songwriter Sydney Jaffe wants to simplify things in her love life with her club-throbbing single “Complicated”. The native New Yorker who discovered her love for music by covering songs on Youtube from her influences such as Demi Lovato and Adele released the music video for the summer smash. https://www.sydneyjaffe.com/ “Complicated” is a fun dance-inducing beat…
Novo Amor, aka Ali Lacey, has unveiled a remarkable and poignant video for the title track from his anticipated debut album Birthplace, set for release on October 19 via AllPoints. The video highlights the monolithic problem of plastic in our oceans and was shot in Komodo and Bali, Indonesia, with production duo Sil and Jorik…
How does a new independent band follow up a breakthrough video? That was the question that confronted Tiny Fighter, an indiepop duo from Stockholm with an eye for dramatic gestures. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Therese Karlsson and multi-instrumentalist Tim Spelman introduced themselves to a worldwide audience with their audacious, visually stunning clip for “New Century”.…
Walk around the sprawling post-industrial neighborhoods of Northern Bushwick, and you’re certain to see some unusual things. These streets are busy with artists – musicians, performers, painters, dreamers, visionaries of all kinds. But there’s one thing we’d wager you’ve never seen on these streets: an elephant. In Seasonal Beast’s hypnotic video for “I Can Make…
Highly acclaimed Swedish pop duo I Am Karate have released the lyric video for their new single ‘Expectations’. The video sees the pair’s true heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics painted on balloons as they float among their new pop anthem for all high-flying romantics. ‘Expectations’ is a hugely personal story, inspired by broken-hearted emotions after a relationship fell…
We are halfway to Friday and it feels so good. Today we get to chat with Chris Cass. Born and raised in New Jersey, Christopher Cass was introduced to the Pop genre at a young age. By the age of eighteen, Chris started to really focus on perfecting his songwriting skills. Today we are so…
You’re never too young to start pursuing your ultimate passion. Inspired by gratitude, positivity, and Beyoncé, 12-year-old Brooklyn Queen is doing just that while taking her career to new heights at an alarming rate. Even though some skeptics try to use her age against her, she continues to prove to everyone that she is a…
Imagine an artist talented enough to trade verses with Michael Jackson, endearing enough to share stages with John Legend, elemental enough to convince Prince to produce her debut album, competitive enough to clean up on The Voice, and photogenic enough to be a subject of a beloved movie. Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s…
“Since we had a great childhood, we do not write about misery and failures, but about the things that occupied us. Love, discomfort, clothing, books, hobbies, skating, and 7-UP.” Well there you go folks, the new Sheila And The Kit single Time Again in a nutshell. Dutch synthpop band Sheila And The Kit don’t mind…
We are so excited to finally relaese this Q&A. We interviewed I The Fire a while ago but we wanted to coincide with the album release for ‘Disable The Ego.’ Well the time has come so join us as we hang with Joe and the amazing band from NY, I The Fire! @skopemag: Where are…
Grammy nominated DJ Andy Moor teams up with Romanian Electro-pop singer Adina Butar to bring you his next progressive trance hit “Wild Dream.” This is track number three of five on the Markus Schulz presents: In Bloom EP and it will undoubtedly leave an impression that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Throughout his career,…
Radiator King prides himself on songwriting from the heart: telling stories that affect him personally, but portraying them in a way that listeners can draw their own conclusions and relate to on a personal level. Boston is a hardworking, blue collared city that has shaped Silverstri’s personality and work ethic. Proud of where he comes…
Known for his hypnotic, dark, and witty rhyming style, Houston’s Maxo Kream inspires a cult following with his outsized personality and absorbing music. Riding an ethereal instrumental with a stuttering rhythm section, Maxo gets druggy with “Pop Another,” the latest single from critically lauded album Punken. The song finds Maxo at his most lyrical and…
Directed by Ray Tintori, animated by Starburns Industries (Rick & Morty, Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Community) and featuring Tootie Tootz of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce fame, “Chemistry” expands on the song’s theme of chemical attraction, turning it into a cartoon about a dog and cat who meet and fall in love at her wedding reception,…
We are so excited to kick off a fresh week with Heather Whitney down in Texas. Heather’s new album, “Moving on” is full of love, heartbreak, and moving on. This album is everything she has lived through, felt, and overcame, while in the studio. Join us today as we get all caught up with Heather…
The story of Scarlet Sails begins with one massive leap of faith by Russian-born singer Olya Viglione. At the age of 21, she left the motherland with the American dream on her mind and The Big Apple in her sights. She found herself in the eclectic scene of the Lower East side, playing keyboard and…
After a two-decade run as one of the most thoughtful, challenging, and musically inventive pop-punk bands in America, here’s what we’ve learned about Punchline: never, ever think you’ve got these guys pegged. They’ve got energy and attitude to burn, but they’re also accomplished songwriters with adventurous spirits and ambitious goals, and their songs don’t conform…
LA by way of St Louis singer-songwriter Cailee Rae released her debut EP Overthinking in 2016 at the young age of 16. After garnering attention from the press and fans alike, Cailee is back with new music for the first time in two years. Entitled ‘Deeper,’ Cailee’s new single touches upon the need for true…
Twenty-nine years after releasing his debut album, Lenny Kravitz is still letting love rule, but with an eye towards societal strife that continues to go unchecked. The multi-Grammy award winning musician brings forth a conscious body of work with Raise Vibration, his eleventh studio album, out September 7th. The first single off the Raise Vibration…
Sensational musician, Moah City is pleased to announce the release of his new single titled “Moah Freestyle Part 2” which will also come with an amazing music video “Moah Freestyle Part 2” is an incredible song. Moah City beautifully illustrates the creative process and delivers the lines as if he’s dictating what’s happening as it…
Absolutes, the forthcoming EP of New York indie pop act Yoke Lore, due July 27, explores the grey areas between black and white ideas while building upon the lush, sonic palette of his past works. The new music finds multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and visual artist Adrian Galvin polishing his heartfelt anthems and ruminating on finding balance…
GRAMMY® Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers, The Smashing Pumpkins today dropped “Solara”, the first recording in over 18 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin. Recorded in Malibu, CA at Shangri La Studios with producer Rick Rubin and longtime Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder, “Solara” is available now to stream…
A rafter-reaching voice, classically trained chops, literate lyricism, and a sassy spark enable Mackenzie Nicole to quietly rewrite the rulebook for pop with her debut album The Edge recently released via Strange Main a division of Strange Music. Her debut single “Actin Like You Know” at age 16 boasted a cameo from labelmate Tech N9ne.…
UK Rap & RnB Artist Absonetti is back with his latest music video “Coming Back” the first single off the Summer Mixtape “Abstract” the song covers a short warm up of whats to come from Absonetti through Summer 2018 covering the ups & downs and journey its taken to get back to the right path…
Music is a force that is unlike anything mankind has seen. It can unite countless different groups of people, regardless of background, race, or gender. It has the power to inspire and translate messages, and it can change the world. Not any artist is capable of achieving that; it takes someone who shows no fear,…
It is no secret that Wyclef Jean has celebrated countless successes throughout his prolific music career. The three-time Grammy Winner is best known for his solo work, his band the Fugees, as well as writing for legendary acts like Santana and Shakira. In his latest single “Sak Kap Fet,” Wyclef does not shy away…
Ginger Bread Man is a soon to be released American hip-hop animation series and to help build momentum for the first episode’s soundtrack, ‘Trap Talk’ has just been released. ‘Trap Talk’ is a hard-hitting trap anthem, the lyrics are braggadocios and offer a glimpse into the inner-workings of trap life. This trap talk is delivered…
Internationally acclaimed, Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Tove Lohas unleashed an official music video for her latest track “Bitches,” taken from her full-length album “Blue Lips” (Island Records) – OUT NOW. In true Tove Lo style, the Swedish hit-maker has rallied some of pop’s finest and most fierce artists to feature on the track and star…
