Feature stories and artist interviews
Once in a lifetime, an artist comes around who truly has the whole package: talent, skill, smarts, beauty, and an impeccable work ethic. Imaní Scott is a fireball that is crash-landing into the music industry. Her unequivocal confidence is a quality that only the greatest leaders share. Hailing from Houston, Texas, she is a fierce…
With a career dating back a decade to his debut album Sketches, Idaho based performer Ron Greene puts all of his love, loss and outward pouring emotion into his latest single, “Matchbook.” Partnered with a new collaborator in Jerad Finck who jumpstarted his already soaring career with a #1 independent hit single in “Runaway” from…
LA based producer, DJ, and vocalist Anna Lunoe has debuted the visuals for her new single “Blaze of Glory” HERE. Co-directed by Anna Lunoe and Alexandra Gavillet alongside fellow Australian creative director/photographer Elizabeth de la Piedra, who’s been Anna’s long time collaborator. The pastel-hued video boasts an all-female team and was completed in one single…
“Nostalgia,” the first new music from Danish vocalist, songwriter and breakout star MØ this year, premieres today. Listen to the song here and watch the lyric video here @skopemag. Fresh from a North American co-headline tour with close friend and longtime collaborator Cashmere Cat, MØ is currently touring the U.K. and set to play Coachella…
Kind, conscientious, courageous and refreshingly candid, Ms. Vivica A. Fox has proven that as Hollywood careers go, second acts are often the sweetest. The multi-hyphenate actress-director- beauty entrepreneur-author is embracing life and not looking back, except to pull from her well of wisdom for her new memoir, Every Day I’m Hustling. And if you know…
Today, Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s smash hit “Finesse” is officially certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA for sales equivalents surpassing two million. Additionally, the song climbed to No. 1 on the Pop Songs Airplay chart, marking Cardi B’s very first No. 1 and Bruno’s ninth, passing Justin Timberlake for the most No. 1s among…
There is no doubt that music is an incredibly powerful force in the world. What Philip Basnight and Colin Cross of Broke Royals didn’t realize, is just how much their own music can achieve the same strength. When the two musicians from Washington, DC met in 2014, Collin had asked Philip to record at Unkempt…
While Southern California has long been known as a hotbed for the entertainment industry, that community is all centered in Los Angeles. Rapper KNITWIT- real name Shon Lloyd- grew up in San Diego, but the city never provided much of a music scene for him. “San Diego has never been supportive of any rap music,”…
Jazzy/proggy/pop-rockers Kindo bless the human race with the release of their new single “Human Convention”. This track has followed the release of “Return to Me” and is the first of ten listed off their forthcoming album, Happily However After on 4/13. “Human Convention” is a prime example of Kindo’s diversity as a group. The track…
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the company you keep. And, everybody wants to keep cool company. So, perhaps there’s no more appropriate name for a band whose music seems to be universally enjoyed. Cool Company, the innovative Future R&B duo comprised of powerful vocalist, Cool Yan, and multi-talented instrumentalist/producer,…
Calamity the Kid is a power trio hailing from Los Angeles, California. Their eclectic blend of 90’s garage rock and modern indie reaches an all-time pinnacle in their intoxicating new single, “American Muscle”. This 3-piece is fronted by Sam Doniger on vocals and guitar, Jack Gallagher on bass, and Ben Zelico on the kit. They…
Everybody who has ever thrown dice around a board with friends knows it: those gaming sessions can get pretty intense. That’s doubly true if the game on the table dramatizes the quest for global domination. Other boardgames are more detailed, for sure, but for sheer elemental, delightful aggression – the thrill of clashing cube armies…
After over 400 million streams of her breakthrough global smash ‘Pretty Girl’ which has reached gold certification in the United States and has acquired multi-platinum certifications worldwide, 19-year-old Maggie Lindemann is shaping up to become pop’s next global icon. Her popularity is underlined with 2.6 million followers at Instagram, while her YouTube channel has already…
Nashville-based Americana husband-and-wife duo Swearingen and Kelli (AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli) are pleased to premiere their latest video, “The Marrying Kind.” The title track from their album released in 2017, the song, according to Kelli, “came out of a situation where I started to feel trapped and contained. Give a girl a glass a…
With hypnotic flows, refined lyrics, and excellent taste in production, Maxo Kream is the total package. Directing traffic in double-time over an apocalyptic Mitch Mula production, Maxo delivers a raucous party anthem on “Go.” Aided by the booming-voiced Houston upstart D. Flowers, whose dramatically raises the video’s energy level when he elbows his way to…
Nashville artist Brandy Zdan has released the music video for her incredible new single “I Want Your Trouble.” This is the first single off her forthcoming sophomore album, Secretear, out May 11 via Tallest Man Records. The video is reminiscent of the early effervescent MTV days with deeper inspiration rooted in late ‘70s and early…
Mignon’s new Album Toy’s Tantrum released February 9th 2018 by BadGirl-Records, leads the listener into a world of creepy toys, dreams and dolls, in an explosive package of Rock, Garage, Blues and Pop-Psychodelica. An Album about non-conformity, freedom and thinking “Outside the Box”. The Song and video Play Dead reflects the “hear no evil, see…
Harn Solo returns to the microphone with the DJ Yamin produced track “Never Change”. The artist blends classic 90s boom bap with a soulful style, reminding listeners of a time when rap was simply bass and drum kicks. The music video was filmed in downtown Phoenix, Arizona with his brother Scott Harney. It includes a…
A few months back, Queens of the Stone Age released a video that Billboard described as “a Satanic Fever Dream.” That’s a pretty perfect description for “The Way You Used To Do,” the masterful clip by visionary director Jonas Åkerlund (Metallica, Beyonce, Taylor Swift). The only catch was that up until today, the video was…
Never one to rest on his laurels, Massachusetts’ very own Matt Wade, better known as My Silent Bravery, is constantly exceeding the limits of his success by delivering world-class music and eye-catching music videos without the help of a record label. His last single, “Got It Going On”, exemplified this by garnering accolades, reaching #1…
After wrapping up over a year of touring in support of the acclaimed Make Some Noise and the brilliant live album Live & Louder, it seemed like The Dead Daisies were ready to finally rest up and begin to work on their follow up effort. They treated fans to a steady stream of excellent recap…
Los Angeles-based EDM artist TLUXX is a major player in the up and coming wave of next-generation superstars. TLUXX has made a name for himself as a promising new DJ at the moment, and he’s raising the bar with not one, but two new club hits. “7th Angel” and “Round and Round ft, Alina Renae…
Recently signed up by Warner Music, Adam 888 releases his latest track, “Chakra 123”, the perfect combination of his spiritual beliefs, cosmic trap and melancholia. Taking influence from the likes of Post Malone, Adam 888 weaves blissed-out cloud trap and hip-hop beats and loops in tandem with his very unique world view – to quote…
Big city dreams can be described as a person from a small town dreaming of the excitement and prosperity of the big city. Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Last Gasp Collective is determined to debunk the myths of the big city in one fell swoop with their compelling new single “Small Town”. With a musical collective involving eleven…
At Pavillon’s rapid ascent into musical notoriety continues with the release of their new single “All Eyes on You” and it’s a combination of their commitment to playing live gigs as well as their innate songwriting skills that’s helped bring them to this place today. They bring a two guitar attack to their songs without…
Theda is an alternative artist from Long Island, NY who has been building momentum with her latest single ‘Out of Sight out of Mind’. With heartfelt vocals, melancholic piano and incredibly smooth trumpet sounds, the atmosphere this song creates cannot be understated. Her illuminating vocals catch you off guard and transport you to a dark,…
With multiple international hits over his belt and over 500 million digital streams, British superstar Jax Jones once again cements his role as one of this generation’s most talented DJs. Yesterday he visited Mexico for the first time to perform at the second World Dance Music Radio Awards at the legendary Estadio Azteca. Charged with…
London quartet Colouring have shared a new single called “Time.” The track will appear on their forthcoming full-length debut, to be released by Interscope Records later this year. “Time” marks Colouring’s first release since their acclaimed 2017 EP, Heathen. With its immaculate production and undeniable hooks, the song effortlessly blends bright melody, crisp beats, and…
Today, breakout indie-rock trio Wallows release the bright, infectious new song “These Days”. The track is the second song released from Wallows’ debut EP Spring, following SirusXM Alt Nation’s Critical Cut “Pictures of Girls.” Spring was recorded with Grammy award-winning producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Alvvays, Future Islands) and will be available April 6th via…
Today, 23rd March, 7Chariot (pronounced: seven chariot) releases her second ‘Danger In Me’ via London based label 0E0E. Displaying an ambitious pop sound – utilising intriguing vocal samples, and booming percussion, flecked with delicate brass sections – ‘Danger In Me’ is another exemplary example of her songwriting and vocal talents. 7Chariot is the professional alias…
Ireland’s breakthrough, UK platinum-selling band, Kodaline release their new single “Follow Your Fire” today at all digital providers. The pop leaning track was produced by hitmakers Steve Mac and long-time collaborator Johnny McDaid who both worked on the worldwide smashes “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeran and P!NK’s “What About Us.” “Follow Your Fire” will…
So we @skopemag are so excited as it is Friday and Forest Robots are here to chat before the big album release – ‘Super Moon Moonlight Part One’ on March 30th. Forest Robots have been busy with recording, music videos, and promotion. From what we have heard on Youtube this collection of music is going…
The heart of a fighter boils over with die-hard strength, discipline, and intensity. Now imagine if that same fighter’s heart burst out onto pen, paper, and an acoustic guitar… Here at HIP we have the absolute pleasure of introducing you to a one of a kind world-class fighter turned musician. Abdul Ali, better known as…
Actress Andie MacDowell’s appeal is in her ethereal glow. From her crown of dark cascading curls to her porcelain complexion and delicate features, MacDowell’s sweet yet sultry sensuality captivated movie-going audiences with hits like Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Green Card, Groundhog’s Day and Four Weddings and a Funeral. She has always played the woman of…
Shadow on Everything, the third LP by Bambara and their first for Wharf Cat Records, represents a decisive step forward for the NYC-via-Georgia trio. Frontman Reid Bateh, drummer Blaze Bateh, and bassist William Brookshire have always been adept students of noise rock and post-punk, mining the work of bands like Swans and The Birthday Party…
iamcosmic in partnership with Atlantic Records has announced the eagerly anticipated debut album from 2018’s breakout star Bazzi – which includes the RIAA-certified Gold (and soon to be Platinum) hit single, “Mine” – arriving Thursday, April 12th at all music retailers and streaming services. The forthcoming album is heralded by the new track, “Honest,” available…
Minneapolis has long been considered one of the great rock cities in America – a place renowned for talent, daring, and artistic experimentation – and the history of music in the Twin Cities can’t be told without mentioning The Suburbs. The group’s early Eighties albums In Combo, Credit in Heaven, and Love Is the Law…
After a massively successful run at SXSW last week, and with her North American tour with Jake Bugg starting next week, Scottish singer, songwriter and musician Nina Nesbitt has announced she has partnered with Spotify for their Louder Together program, a unique collaboration with fellow female songwriters Sasha Sloan and Charlotte Lawrence, to write and…
From the first stutter of the bass synthesizer, you’re drawn in. Ryan Brahms is dealing something powerful – something seductive, mysterious, and mesmerizing – and he’s determined to give the world a taste. “Love Dealer,” the latest single from the exuberant New York City singer-songwriter, is hummable, danceable, irresistible: it’s a grown-up pop song for…
“I don’t know if I can ever write an album like this again” Reed states. This record organically soared to #169 on the Global Top 200 Airplay Chart as of 3/10/18. It has crossed over from college radio to mainstream tapping into some “worldwide consciousness.” He wrote it over a number of years from all…
