Feature stories and artist interviews
In the grand scheme of a career, four years is not always a long stretch. But for fans of Tune-Yards, it’s been four years since the release of Nikki Nack and they’re chomping at the bit for new music. As expected, the music world is abuzz about I can feel you creep into my private…
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ellen Starski is happy to premiere her song “Missing You” with Skope today. “Missing You” is the third song on her solo debut album, The Days When Peonies Prayed for the Ants, which comes out on May 11, 2018. “This song is pretty much a description of the couple years I spent in…
As musicians and producers, PATIENTLY AWAITING THE METEORITE members, Dee and the Grand Brothers, have been refining their art for some time and it shows in their debut single ‘Electrified’ from their soon to be release debut CD Canyon Diablo. URL: http://patientlyawaitingthemeteorite.band/ Dee’s song ‘Miles and Miles (Living On The Edge)’ was chosen as the…
The art of combat may seem like it is a world away from the art of music. Look closer, however, and the similarities are greater than it may seem at first glance. Both require a steady diet of focus, repetition, and 24/7 commitment to becoming better than everyone else. In their new video, “Anti-Social Butterfly,”…
Janey Street is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a heart of gold and the voice to match. With a lifetime of experiencing the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in the turbulent music industry of the 21st century, she has lived to tell her story one song at a time. Her thought-provoking new single,…
“Pretty ass bitch, but I can catch a body,” rhymes Molly Brazy on “They On Molly,” effortlessly summarizing her appeal in one chorus line. Bringing a dose of summer to the long Detroit winter, Molly heads to South Beach for the “They On Molly” music video. Rocking a frilly and translucent outfit and mobbing among…
Sergey Bezhinets fronts “UFO Artist” Ahuna Mons, named for a mountain on the dwarf planet of Ceres. His compositions expand the way people listen to music. Mount Ahuna, Ahuna Mons for those who speak English, is a mountain that is located on the dwarf planet of Ceres. So far, nothing special, except that it differs…
Growing up in the forest and spending much of the last decade touring the world, it’s no surprise that indie folk/rock musician Shane Palko has incredible artistic vision. With a guitar placed in his hands at age 6, Palko took after two of his older brothers in search of telling a story through its strings…
Famed for live music staples like South By South West and Austin City Limits, Austin, Texas is the kind of city where one can find over a hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live shows on any given night. Such a nurturing nest for budding artists has created a music scene like no other.…
BWH Music Group is a Full Scale, Non-exclusive, Cooperative Record Label where the Label and Artists work together to achieve common goals. BWH Music Group is currently accepting Radio Ready Original Songs with a Positive Vibe in All Genres for their June 1, 2018 Compilation Project ‘THAT SUMMER by Various Artists, Volume 1’. If you…
Slapshot have returned with their first new record in 4 years. Titled Make America Hate Again, this 11-track powerhouse is as urgent and as relevant as ever in the band’s 30+ year career. Listen to the album’s first single, “Remedy,” here on Bandcamp. Recorded at The Wild Arctic in Portsmouth, NH with Dean Baltulonis (Madball,…
It was Joni Mitchell who famously likened the six strings on a guitar to the hexagram of the heavens from the I Ching. But seen from the inside of the instrument, those strings look more like the bars of a cell. “Mania”, the latest clip from singer and songwriter Nya, begins with the camera within…
When we were kids, everyone continuously told us to follow our dreams. We were told to be true to ourselves and disregard the non-believers. But as soon as we’re thrusted into “adult” life, we are suddenly roughed up by institutions in an attempt to strip us of everything we were taught, and buy into the…
The Toronto singer-songwriter releases “This Ain’t Love”, the first single from his upcoming refined follow-up EP out this June. Charles Freeman reflects on an all too familiar scenario of a misguided affection on “This Ain’t Love” and plans to keep it going delivering a single each month. “This Ain’t Love” finds the Toronto crooner drifting…
UK singer/songwriter Sinéad Harnett returns today with the release of her soulful new single, “Body.” The delicate and sultry song offers listeners the first taste of what’s to come in 2018. Out via Rinse who have partnered with tastemaker US label Neon Gold Records (Christine & The Queens, Charli XCX,,Tove Lo) in the US, “Body”…
Scarlet vehemently owns her darkness, anger, power and voice – for her dark and vulnerable experiences were not endured in vein. No stranger to mental illness and care, she understands first hand what it is to be ‘locked away’ and medicated like an outcast in society. Scarlet pin points her past blatant experience; “It’s easier…
Continuing to change the course of art and history within each medium he works in, today A$AP Rocky shares the new track and official video for “A$AP Forever” featuring Moby (A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records). Sampling the instantly recognizable and iconic “Porcelain” from Moby’s seminal ’99 electronic-turned-pop album Play, Rocky pays homage to the end…
Correspondingly while the band’s early releases were written while the band members were entering their twenties, Kicker sees them in their forties, and the songs show a perspective that can only be learned from experience. The Get Up Kids have never been afraid to try something new, but the songs here — recorded over the…
The Bad Metaphors EP produced by Shawn Everett (The War on Drugs, Alabama Shakes) consists of three rebellious break-up anthems inspired by past relationships. With an urgency reminiscent of The White Stripes and PJ Harvey, you’d never guess that Elke (pronounced “el-key”) first started her musical journey wanting to be a pop star. Raised on…
Los Angeles EDM duo, BRKLYN have a knack for thinking outside the box. One look at the braided pink mohawk assures new fans that they’re in for something special. Cameron Alexander and Cody Nadeau combine live instrumentation, cinematic percussion, resonant soaring vocal melodies and aggressive synthesizers to create the group’s inventive style. After releasing a…
2017 coming to an end means capping off another monumental year for Austin, TX’s Tritonal. The year saw Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed taking their unmatched presence to major festivals around the world, including a main stage performance at New York City’s Electric Zoo and Chicago’s Lollapalooza. After the undeniable successes of “Blackout”, “Hung Up”,…
When two of the most critically acclaimed and buzz worthy young artists come together it’s bound to create some major noise. Sabrina Claudio and Khalid surprised fans today with the release of their sultry new song “Don’t Let Me Down” on SC Entertainment/Atlantic Records. The track written by Claudio and produced by Sad Money (Mikhail…
Greek extreme metal band, KARMA VIOLENS, have released a music video for ‘Serpent God’, the title track of their third record. The new album contains 10 tracks and is set for a release on April 13th via GROWL RECORDS (Inactive Messiah) a division of ROAR! Rock of Angels Records (Monument, Gods Of Silence, Mean Streak,…
STAND ATLANTIC formed by Bonnie Fraser (vocals), Jonno Panichi (drums), and David Potter (bass), are an Alternative Pop/Rock band from Sydney, Australia that offer a fresh blend of melodic hooks and power-driven instrumentals. From the release of their debut EP to their unparalleled live performance, Stand Atlantic are tipped to be the next band to…
Carolyn Marie’s unstoppable drive and unparalleled enthusiasm has her gaining some much deserved critical acclaim in the music world. This New Jersey native has established a global fan-base with her glowing smile, bouncing curls, and trademark blend of pop, rock, and dance vibes. She a triple threat: Not only is she a magnificent songwriter and…
Where to begin with a man like Jeff Rosenstock? His first or second band? His career as a producer? His work in television? For an artist who embodies the “roots” in “grassroots,” it seems only logical to take it from the start. Rosenstock first became a blip on the radar of the North Atlantic punk…
Armed with boundless youthful energy and two of the most appealing southern drawls in rap music, OMB Peezy & Sherwood Marty make an unbeatable tag team. Posting up on a traphouse porch, the two emcees reflect on the highs and lows of “Thuggin’” in their latest video. Rhyming over plaintive, piano-led production, Peezy and Marty…
Being a warrior means facing a battle head on. This is something that Elia, a longtime friend of HIP, is no stranger to. His latest single “The Question” lays out the hardships faced on the battlefield of love through reflective lyrics and a compelling vocal performance. This “Italian Stallion” is impossible not to root for…
Alexa Friedman is a shooting star in a never ending sky of independent pop artists. In the year 2017, creating and releasing music as an independent artist is the way to go. On one hand, we have access to endless creative outlets, but on the other hand, independent music has become an incredibly oversaturated market,…
Relationships can be difficult. The ebb and flow of two people intertwining their lives can make for the highest of highs, but what goes up must come down, and a fallout of love can bring people to the lowest of lows. These situations become more complicated when there is a third love in the mix…alcohol.…
We are so excited to kick off today in London with Tom Shawcroft. We heard Tom with his catchy single, ‘Cool Kids.’ From there we knew he had to speak to the @skopemag masses. Join us today as we enjoy a pint and talk taking music seriously, musical influences, his debut EP ‘Probably Nothing’, and…
One of Hip-Hop’s premier street melodists, Lil Durk specializes in emotional honest and hard-knocking rap songs. Reflecting on how far he’s come over an apocalyptic trap instrumental, Durk stunts on “When I Was Little,” his latest video. Adopting a halting flow that fits precisely within the beat from 808 Mafia’s DY Krazy and TM-88, Durk…
Growing up in the forest and spending much of the last decade touring the world, it’s no surprise that indie folk/rock musician Shane Palko has incredible artistic vision. With a guitar placed in his hands at age 6, Palko took after two of his older brothers in search of telling a story through its strings…
With a percussive flow, infectious ad-libs, and a gruff demeanor, Jim Jones reps the Five Boroughs wherever he goes. Delving into his personal life and reflecting on his success, Jim Jones announces Wasted Talent, his upcoming album. Inspired by (and interspersed with quotes from) the 1993 Robert DeNiro intersectional crime drama A Bronx Tale, particularly…
Today, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley’s music video for his impassioned single “Living It Up,” off his GRAMMY Award-winning fourth studio album, Stony Hill, is available worldwide on Youtube. In this new video, Marley takes his son back to his hometown in Jamaica to share the culture of where his father Bob Marley grew up and…
Richard Lynch’s no-nonsense brand of tradtional country music has often flown in the face of today’s “Pop-Country” radio landscape. His true-to-self songs have attracted a loyal listening audience, resulting in multiple chart-topping tracks. His last 4 singles, including his most recent with Grammy winner, Rhonda Vincent, reached number one on multiple radio airplay charts, New…
Coming all the way from Copenhagen, Denmark, Laust Sonne, a HIP Video Promo veteran, has returned with more catchy tunes once again! The holiday season is among us, and Laust Sonne is getting into the spirit early this year. For those who don’t know Sonne, a recent interview can help you out: he described his…
The Holiday Spirit is something that cannot simply be described with words. To each and every person on this spinning orb we call Planet Earth, The Holiday spirit differs greatly. Some drink egg-nog, some decorate their homes, and others like to spend these cold months leading up to the grand festivities by going door to…
Today, Los Angeles-based pastel-pop princess Doja Cat releases her incredible debut album, Amala, on RCA Records. Amala contains Doja Cat’s celebrated, awesomely wild singles “Candy,” “Roll With Us,” and “Go To Town.” Cooking up vibrantly, candy-coated beats, dropping bars doubled-up on double entendre,and singing with claws out, Amala unlocks a sweetly sexy world soundtracked by…
Why on earth would a band ever want to disassociate themselves from two of the most iconic names in Rock music? For Beaux Cheveux, the comparisons come all too often. Mainly because the band is made up of members from AC/DC & Led Zeppelin… Well, sort of. Guitarist, Adrian Conner is Angus Young in the…
