Feature stories and artist interviews
Joseph Wooten is a man of many talents juggling between being a keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, educator and motivational speaker. Wooten is a 3-time Grammy Nominated artist, longtime keyboardist for The Steve Miller Band and also has played with his siblings The Wooten Brothers who are 5 Time Grammy Award Winners. He may have Hands…
NYC songwriter, producer and musician Amber Mark today shares the video for her new single ‘Love Me Right’. Directed by Sophia Ray and shot on location in Los Angeles, the video is available to watch now. Amber’s Conexão EP is due for release soon via PMR/Interscope Records. Raised across Europe and Asia, and based in…
The Outfit, hailing from the streets of Chicago, IL, is made up of brothers Mark and Matt Nawara, Mike Gorman, and Phoenix, Arizona’s Andy Mitchell. Their straight up, toe curling, face melting Rock n’ Roll sound is sure to get the blood pumping through your veins and kick your adrenaline levels into overdrive. The band’s…
Offering lyrics of strength and hope in these troubled times, Olivia Kellman’s pointed inspirational anthem “Voices Need Sound” brings socially conscious songwriting back to the forefront. With the words “Marches in the street/Drummers add a beat/Just wanting to be heard” and “Uncertainty is in the air/Looking at people who just don’t care/Do they know or…
The soulful, textured timbre of MAWD is diverse and ranges anywhere from a breathy and sultry folk/blues vibe, to a powerful Janis Joplin-esque/Karen O. belt. Her vocals perfectly imprint upon the sonic foundation laid by quivering electric guitar, haunting harmonies, classic acoustic folk rhythms, south western inspired Americana bass lines, and full percussion. MAWD is…
A veteran rapper and elegant ambassador for his city, the philanthropic generosity of Houston’s King Truth (aka Trae Tha Truth) matches his prolific musical output. Revisiting a cut from 2017’s Tha Truth Pt. 3 to commemorate the anniversary of a friend’s death, Trae mourns his friend Money Clip D in “Can’t Get Close,” his latest…
Step right up and take a trip through the eerie and macabre with Queens of the Stone Age as your tour guide —in their latest video, that is. The band has unveiled the latest creation for their “mile-a-minute Cramps-style rave-up” (UPROXX) “Head Like A Haunted House,” off their Grammy-nominated seventh album Villains (Matador). Created, directed…
bed. has spent the last few years releasing a steady stream of singles, gradually creeping into existence, most of which were released last June as the Klickitat EP via Portland indie label Bug Hunt. New single Replay, is the third from their upcoming debut full-length album, which was produced by Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, Quasi,…
So we are kicking off the week in Oakland, CA and Devon Black aka D Blk. D Blk is the man behind the GRM movement. There is so much going on with D Blk and GRM that we need to jump right into this Q&A below. @skopemag: Where are we talking from today and how…
When a song connects with your soul, it becomes yours. It has the power to change your life, or even save it. It’s that powerful connection that Ignatius is making with the underprivileged youth of Pomona, California. As a kid, Ignatius was the second youngest of ten family members living under one roof and at…
From Berlin by way of the small Finnish island of Suomenlinna, 21 year old Lxandra- a new sign to Island Records recently caused a stir with her gentle piano ballad “Hush Hush Baby”, a song that was originally a birthday present to her mother. Her new track ‘Dig Deep’, while created long before the #MeToo…
Chicago rapper, Famous Dex returns with a new single “Japan,” off his debut album, Dex Meets Dexter, which will be available everywhere April 6th. “Japan” follows Dex’s smash hit single, “Pick It Up” featuring rap superstar, A$AP Rocky. The record has been steadily climbing the Hot 100 Billboard Charts! Fans will be happy to hear…
American modern rock band Breaking Through have released their latest single titled “Are We All We Are” to radio today along with a brand new lyric video! “In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take” says Andrew Jones when asked about the meaning behind the song. Breaking Through is an alternative/modern rock…
Every once in a blue moon, an artist come along that projects their heart on a screen, for us to watch their story like a film with their music as the soundtrack. Bob Dylan. Donovan. John Lennon. These are artists that have influenced others in such a deep way, they’ve been known to change lives.…
We are getting so close to another weekend and we are in Philly, PA to meet Pharho. We caught wind of this talented young man through his Soundcloud page. He does it all from writing, producing, and he is a potent emcee as well. Join us today as we chat with Pharho about the Eagles…
From the outside, Aaron Robinson may seem like one of thousands of hip hop artists in the bustling and vast Atlanta, GA music scene. But if you take a closer look inside, you’re sure to find that Aaron Robinson is, above all, a man with a mission to spread the word of the Lord to…
On April 20, Sting & Shaggy will release their new collaborative, island-inspired album, entitled 44/876, on A&M/Interscope Records. Featuring various album formats (see below for track listing & configurations), fans can pre-order the collection now and receive an instant download of the new song “Morning Is Coming” – a brassy reggae track fueled by sultry…
One of the most promising voices in electro-pop, Galway-based newcomer Cat Turner brings us her haunting new track ‘Waster’. Since debuting last year, the electro-synth artist has steadily gained fans with her seductive beats and distinctive, raw vocals. She is crafting her own niche of ‘Goth pop’, which has signaled the young producer-singer as one…
Rossemberg Maza is an Cross-genre artist that has meticulously crafted his own galaxy within the EDM Universe at a blistering rate. He is now revisiting his roots in the RnB spectrum. Born and raised in Villahermosa, Mexico, Maza attended university overseas in Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. The move allowed him to understand two walks of life,…
Mr. Vegas has been a master of dance hits since the 90s, and continues to dominate the genre with modern music that anyone can vibe to. Throughout his career, Mr. Vegas has earned endorsement from notable industry figures, including Soul Train (Reggae Artist of the Year), Google Music (Top 50 albums of 2012), iTunes, Complex…
Being weird is often regarded as something strange that doesn’t fit into a socially constructed norm. Hip Hop collective The High Breed are aiming to prove that weird can be wonderful with their latest track “Weirdo” They say…. “We believe everyone is weird in their own way and this uniqueness should be celebrated rather than…
Melii comes out swingin’ on “Icey,” her newest single and video. Out today, “Icey” is a cold-hearted anthem and it’s the first track from her upcoming debut project, Phases, set to drop later this year. Showing off Melii’s sassy yet sensitive, sweet but savage personality, the video, directed by YGA for AWGE, is an overt…
An extended length music video for Imagine Dragons’ latest song “Next To Me” (KIDinaKORNER / Interscope Records) is available now. Directed by Mark Pellington (U2, Pearl Jam) and filmed in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the music film. “The film is a complex and slightly surreal fable about forgiveness and redemption. It is a story…
Epitaph Records is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Reverence, the sixth studio album from Australian metal band Parkway Drive. Due out May 4, Reverence is the most sonically adventurous and emotionally intense effort yet from the Byron Bay-based five-piece. “Reverence represents the most honest and personal record we have ever created,” says Parkway…
Hollywood Cinematic Artist “Angel” is a Los Angeles and Sydney based composer and socially conscious musician who uses her signature Cinematic Soundtracks and Music Short films to address social issues. Her first project, “Hero,” was a response to two acts of terror and violence against women, the tragic shooting of Christina Grimme and the Manchester…
Hot on the heels of her Valentine’s Day release of ‘SUCKA’, Nakita drops the colourful new video for the tune, directed by Sam Kristofski, the genius visualiser behind videos for Pond, Opossum, The Phoenix Foundation, Bic Runga and Fazerdaze. Shot on a variety of retro cameras and analogue film formats, the SUCKA video is a…
From making music in her dorm-room to becoming one of the most intriguing and exciting indie-pop artists to emerge in 2018, 19-year-old student Clairo aka Claire Cottrill has released her official music video for her unexpected multi-million streamed viral hit song, ‘Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.’ Directed by Matt Dillon Cohen and shot in California, the video…
Stereogum called Ought’s third record and Merge debut Room Inside the World “a rewarding new chapter… the album finds the band going in exciting new directions.” Today, Ought are sharing the cinematic music video for “Desire” ahead of their busy week at SXSW. From director Heather Rappard: “Desire” as a song has a real triumphant…
We are so excited to open out a new week with a musician who is going to be a star. He has the whole package and the talent that will take him as far as he can go. He has released his new album ‘Legacy’ and the lead single, ‘Our Redneck of the Woods.’ We…
It might seem like just yesterday that we introduced you to the whimsical sounds of Sarah Ragsdale and her “This Kiss” video. The lighthearted, sunny romp has everything we’ve come to expect from this dazzling artist. Song, dance, hooks, musicianship, and an abundance of smiles. With a winning formula like that, why change the recipe?…
Interscope Records’ R&B singer-songwriter Arin Ray is proving that he’s come “a long way since the X Factor” with the release of his debut album, Platinum Fire. The robust 14-track project takes listeners on a winding journey as Ray reminisces over everything from love and temptation, old school memories and failed friendships. With a dream…
“Stale” by Phantom Vanity. Directed by Boyd, tells the story of how loving someone can make you change, weep, while in love, and still become stale. This is Boyd’s first stop motion effort, the song appears on Vintage Slacker (now available on phantomvanity.com and on all streaming platforms). Introducing Brooklyn’s powerhouse, PHANTOM VANITY – http://phantomvanity.com/ This…
Singer/songwriter/producer, Doja Cat today releases a new track, “Go To Town” and its accompanying video from her forthcoming debut album Amala, coming soon via RCA Records. Click below to watch @skopemag. “Go To Town” is written by Doja Cat and produced by tizhimself and Yeti. Shot in Los Angeles, the colorful visual was directed by…
New York-based songwriting and production pop-duo Loote – made up of Emma Lov and Jackson Foote drop their brand new single today, “Your Side Of the Bed.” The breathless, synth-driven track was written, they reveal, “from a very personal, very real place. Though the lyrics are melancholy, it isn’t just a sad break up song,…
Today we have the new bangin’ video from Smooko Flame and crew “Slo-Motion.” These boys from VA are reppin’ hard and this beat knocks. This song is destined to resonate with music lovers of real trap hip hop. Grab the dutch and lets get into it with Smooko Flame. It does not come harder than…
Ahead of the release of his debut album ‘LOVE’ this Spring, Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Francois Klark is excited to share the visuals for his second single ‘Run’. His first song ‘Spaceman’, which was released in August 2017 caught the attention of music lovers and industry professionals worldwide. The song has garnered a positive response…
Odina tells us “The video for ‘Nothing Makes Sense’ is an ode to nonsense; I wanted it to be random, to not make any sense.” Odina, named after ‘Mount Odina’ in Northern Spain where her family originates, links the Singer/Songwriter back to her roots; she aptly has rawness and honesty shine out of her vocals…
Rapidly-rising Irish artist DERMOT KENNEDY today releases his incredible new single ‘YOUNG & FREE’, the second track to be released from his upcoming mixtape with Mike Dean (Kanye West, Jay Z, Travis Scott, Desiigner), following the fantastic remix of single ‘Moments Passed’ by the legendary producer. Dermot is currently on a sold out world tour…
Today, Russian indie pop fourpiece, Hospital, release effervescent, indie pop track ‘In The Evening’ (rel 09.03.18), the first track, from their third album, penned for release May 2018. Speaking about the track, Hospital frontman, Egor said: This song is about that sudden feeling, where you think you don’t need anybody and nobody needs you… but…
Multi-talented electro-cumbia rising star Raymix keeps on surprising us. He will blend his background in aerospace engineering with his musical career in a new groundbreaking event. His international hit “Oye Mujer” will be broadcast to Earth via satellite from outer space. “Boreal Space has teamed up with a group of Mexican aerospace engineering students to…
