Feature stories and artist interviews
Isador is the multimedia project of Queens-based artist Warren Heller. Today he releases his new video for “Jungle.” “I was incredibly bored growing up in New Jersey. I didn’t connect with anything or anyone at school. I couldn’t find anyone interested in the things I was interested in; I was stranded. Music became my escape.…
The popularity of lyric videos, for the most part, depends on the inherent worth of the lyric they visually depict. There’s no question that’s true for Edenn’s new single and accompanying video “Thinking”, but Edenn doesn’t stop there. His lyric video for “Thinking” pairs the writing with often breathtakingly beautiful imagery gathered around an aerial…
Today, Robert DeLong unveils the video for his current single “Favorite Color is Blue” ft. K.Flay (WATCH HERE), which is Top 15 at Alternative radio and close to 5 million streams worldwide. The video was shot by ground-breaking producer Dmitry Tokoyakov and director Evgenia Strukova who have done animation work on the Oscar-winning film, The…
Break out your scrunchies, neon threads, and Michael Jackson records, because it’s official: The 80s are back. Matt Wade, A.K.A. My Silent Bravery is throwing it back with his retro new music video for “18.” The captivating new artist has been climbing up the charts, recently landing three peak spots on Billboard, #3 on the Billboard…
What’s better than one of the biggest names in EDM dropping a new single? Two of the biggest names in EDM collaborating on that single! Stars collide in Markus Schulz and Emma Hewitt’s massive new heart-pounding dance-ballad entitled, “Safe From Harm”, and here at HIP Video Promo we have the immense pleasure of introducing you…
“L.O.V.E.” – latest single from New York City-based recording artist and producer, Brandon Pope – is the perfect summer jam. Brandon Pope’s distinctive voice emerges over a introspective synth element before Island-inspired drums tap into the foreground, transport the listener to a tropical, sonic playground. “This is the kind of song I listen to with…
Born Tina Pinnock, the acclaimed Jamaican born/Bronx breakout star whose melodic flow on the recent remix of French Montana’s “Famous” continues her signature blend of cutting edge Dancehall delivered with all the Bronx-bred hip hop clout her aptly name persona evokes. In 2015 she began to establish her dynamic musical presence building her own well-rounded…
Diplo, French Montana, Lil Pump and Zhavia Ward have joined forces to unveil their new track “Welcome To The Party” today from Twentieth Century Fox Film’s highly anticipated Deadpool 2. The track, which was co-produced by Valentino Khan, was featured as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1 on Apple Music this morning. The official…
Sacred Bones Records’ newest signing Hilary Woods is sharing the video for “Prodigal Dog” from her upcoming debut LP Colt ahead of its release on June 8th. Woods said of the video – “For Prodigal Dog I set out to make a video that was slightly claustrophobic, cyclical, predominantly black in colour, one that traced…
Some new albums are anticipated because the audience knows exactly what they’re getting. A band makes a record that fans like, and those fans expect to receive a slightly updated version of what they’ve already heard. Other albums are anticipated because of factors unrelated to the music: celebrity, notoriety, music business hyperbole. Hop Along is…
If you’re not already a member of Tigo B’s tribe, you will be after watching the video for his latest hit “Where You Come From.” Tigo B is an American rapper from Greensboro, North Carolina, taking a unique approach to hip hop. He shapes his sound by drawing from his Sierra Leonean heritage and pop…
Swedish production pair NOTD have unveiled the official video for their hit summer single ‘I Wanna Know’ featuring Bea Miller. Consisting of Tobi Danielsson and Samuel Brandt, NOTD have racked up a number of acclaimed remixes in the past few years, including reworks for the likes of Stanaj (100 million streams), Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Ed…
If there’s one word to describe singer/songwriter, Jaira Burns it is bold; and that is exactly what she exudes on her new single, “Sugarcoat.” Her raspy vocals belt out some decisive lyrics as she firmly announces the end of a relationship: “I’m so f*cking tired of you.” Burns clearly has the pipes; and the emotion…
People are still buzzing about “I Bet U Won’t,” one of the top hits from Level and Mouse On Tha Track’s collab album, Get It While It’s Hot. The track has racked up more than 2 million views on a viral Instagram post, and its music video has reached over 4 million total YouTube views.…
When choosing the life path of an artist, quite often one is faced with the trials and tribulations of the road less traveled. The pressure of social norms can weigh down on artists, making it difficult to reach their goals without crumbling under the mass. For singer/songwriter, Raquel Aurilia, it’s been a 14 year journey…
Platinum-selling artists Noah Cyrus and MAX have revealed their new song “Team.” The track is another tease from Cyrus’ forthcoming LP, an emotional love song showcasing Cyrus’ softer side. “This song and the way everything came together means so much to me,” says Cyrus. “The [single] cover is actually a photo of my grandparents who…
Today, global superstar Christina Aguilera releases her brand-new song “Twice.” The track follows the release “Accelerate” feat. Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz for which Glamour said “Aguilera delivers the lines of ‘Accelerate’ like she’s drinking cocktails on a beach. It’s very relaxed, easily danceable,” and W Magazine noted that the song “reaffirms Xtina’s status…
Saint Sister, the distinctive duo from the North of Ireland, showcase a marked departure on new track Twin Peaks, the first single off their forthcoming record “Shape of Silence” due later this year. Trading the sombre delibracy of 2016’s “Tin Man” (Via Communions Single’s club) and the subtle sweeping expanses of last year’s “Causing Trouble”,…
Standout indie pop band No Alarms proves how much drive and dedication pays off when making music. Founded in Dallas, Texas by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Boles, No Alarms began as a passion project with a clear end goal to make it big in the industry. Now, the band consists of a full five-piece ensemble, featuring a…
If you’ve got any familiarity with the popular culture of Europe, Alex Sparrow needs no introduction. This Russian born and Austrian aristocracy raised singer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, professionally-trained stuntman, dancer, director and screenwriter is a star in his native land and surrounding nations – a familiar face on the large and small screens, a concert attraction,…
Whimsical, sultry singer who embraces the electronica dance vibe in her music is, Grei. It is clear; she comes from an ever changing music style like the fresh pop vibes of today, toned down with sincere passion for the future of electronica and a strong yet soft voice. She is a native of New York…
Rett Madison, an LA-based singer/songwriter originally from West Virginia, has shared the debut song “Mother’s Girl”. A tale of confliction in self-recognition, the folk-leaning track puts Madison’s vocals at the forefront, giving the narrative prime focus. Madison’s songs reflect her grapple with identity and upbringing in West Virginia. “Mother’s Girl” is about the complex relationships…
Known for his gritty lyricism and energetic ad-libs, Jim Jones turned his rap fame into a business empire. Rocking a red bathrobe on a pristine yacht, Jones shows us how to live in “Never Did 3 Quarters,” his latest music video. Paying tribute to legendary Harlem underworld figure Rich Porter, Jones parks his boat in a scenic bay, drinking…
Noir-pop prodigy Eloïse returns with her new video for single ‘Suckers’. This exciting young artist has a gift for crafting cinematic landscapes with her songwriting, showing astounding poetic and emotional maturity. She strives to reveal somethingraw and honest in her brooding pop, taking aim at pop culture and our often-poisonous fascination with grandeur and excess.…
Every transcendent psychedelic rock song deserves a sublime video – a video that amplifies the delicious weirdness of the music. Not every psych act is lucky enough to get a clip like that. But BUNNIES, a wonderfully zonked experimental band from Northampton, Massachusetts, has certain built-in advantages. Their drummer is Matthew Newman, aka Mount Emult, a…
What does trouble sound like? Noise, effrontery, wailing, and distortion? Heavy guitars and heavier drums? Well, maybe sometimes. But those musicians with intimate knowledge of trouble know that it doesn’t always announce itself so crudely. Real trouble hints and insinuates and slips into your bloodstream like a drug – it seduces, and envelops, and whispers…
Born out of a time capsule from Hollywood’s golden era, glamour girl and burlesque goddess, Dita Von Teese has been captivating imaginations around the world since she burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, first on the cover of Playboy Magazine, and then draped on the arm of controversial rocker, Marilyn Manson. Since then,…
Marley Waters most recent release titled “Wine Pon It”, has made it’s rounds, since release. Marley Waters goes into talking about this single, back story about his personal life, career choice in music, down to what is ahead for his future, involving everything happening within his world known as Marley’s World. NP: Before entering the…
Following the release of his eclectic singles ‘FAMOUS’, and TRAUMA’, UK producer Matthew Wilcock, aka MODEL 86, has unveiled the official video for his latest release ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck What U Say, Which Means I Do.’ The richly electronica-themed production is the final track to be taken from MODEL 86’s ‘I was depressed…
A malevolent chuckle opens ‘Rubber Bullies’, whose formidable lyrics encircle the unifying themes of A Laughing Death in Meatspace, which seem more prescient as each day’s news of data breaches and betrayals unfolds: “The world’s way too connected / and all anybody does is fight”. From the fluoro glare of a supermarket aisle to the…
Some say our path in life is pre-determined, a story written by the time we leave the womb. We each garner our own experiences to pave the road we ultimately take, only to discover its bumps and cracks along the way. The first inkling of direction for Dhruv Visvanath came when he was seven years…
UK-based rapper, singer, and songwriter DR. SNIZZ not only has big plans for his personal music endeavors, but the industry as whole. Known to his patients as Dr. Uche Thompson, DR. SNIZZ has taken up a music career and created his own company, SNIZZ Records, alongside his work as a medical doctor. SNIZZ mixes R&B…
Pioneering a melodic and emotional brand of street music, Lil Durk impresses with his impactful songwriting. Reflecting on his rough childhood and contrasting with his blessed present, Durk contemplates his come-up on “Granny Crib.” A highlight from Durk’s Just Cause Y’all Waited EP, “Granny Crib” finds Durk finding a balance between his career and his responsibility as a parent, trying…
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sammy Strittmatter is set to release his ambitious fourth full-length album, Get Out of the City, on Palo Santo Records on May 18, 2018, and he’s pleased to premiere a song from the album, “Brown Eyes,” for Skope readers here today! “‘Brown Eyes’ was an instrumental song for years, until I started…
It only seems fitting that some of the seasoned artists have come back to reenergize the music scene. This can be the case with indie rocker Alan Chapell. He has many years of experience in the tricky business of what they call the “music industry” – more on that below. Chapell first got his feet…
In an era when mainstream culture is dominated by the electronic tendencies of modern pop, hip-hop and dance music, the question often arises: is rock dead? Armed with the sweet psychedelic sounds of the 60s, New York, NY’s Acting Natural reminds us that rock n’ roll is on the brink of a second coming in…
There are few things in art that affect the human psyche more than restorative nostalgia. It’s a force that consumes us in a wave of emotions more powerful than any present-tense musings. San Francisco based singer/songwriter, Liz Kennedy has teamed up with American music icon, Taj Mahal to take us down memory lane on their…
Australian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd will release his latest studio album Storm Boy on May 25 via Nettwerk Records. With today’s announcement, Xavier shares the closing song from the forthcoming album called “Times Like These.” The latest track, accompanied by just a guitar and harmonica, shows the artist’s message of simplicity and mindfulness. For…
There is no connection in human history stronger than a familial bond, and the bloodline runs deep in the Pittsburgh, PA street folk band The Hills and The Rivers. Made up of four members of the Hill family and four fellow contributors to the 4th River Music Collective, The Hills and The Rivers have crafted…
There are some songs that have an impact that lasts far longer than their initial release, and anyone who remembers the alternative rock world of the mid-1990s will tell you that The Cranberries’ “Zombie” is one of those songs. Yes, “Zombie” topped charts around the world and went Platinum in three countries (Australia, Germany, and…
