Feature stories and artist interviews
Slated for release on November 17th, “Venom” shows a more mature side of the 17-year old UK-based artist, allowing Harlee’s impressive vocal range to really shine. Harlee’s debut single “Holding On,” a danceable pop anthem, was instantly added to Spotify’s Chilled Pop Hits playlist and New Dance Revolution playlist. Harlee was also named a Tidal…
Peter More and his bandmates are proud to debut their official video for “In the Basement”, which premiered yesterday exclusively on Modern Vinyl. Both the song and video have an extensive background story, as the recording process was spread throughout several different locations and studios. The video is a montage of clippings from studio footage,…
Any good rock band is worthy of attention and maybe even celebration. But a rock band that can pull the listener into an intriguing and unfamiliar parallel world? One firmly grounded in history but the possessor of a peculiar sound and artistic vision? That’s a rare thing indeed. A group like that is bound to…
After months of overwhelming fan anticipation, 21 Savage uncovers the cinematic music video for his chart-dominating RIAA platinum-certified smash “Bank Account” today. The clip makes the wait completely worthwhile! Starring comedy legend Mike Epps [The Hangover, Next Friday], the visual brings “Bank Account” to life with big screen-ready action and humor in every frame. Channeling…
Rising stealthily through the ranks these last two years, the bolshy singer – who released her debut LP ‘Love Fuelled Hate’ last year – has built a reputation as one of most irresistible and creative new stars of today. The Unsigned Music Award Winner (2016) has been steadily winning over fans on the road, selling…
Earlier this week, multi-platinum rapper and producer G-Eazy announced the date of his highly anticipated 4 th studio album and short film, The Beautiful & Damned will be released on December 15 th via BPG/RVG/RCA Records and is available for pre-order now. Those who pre-order the album will receive an instant download of G-Eazy’s smash…
Hot off the heels of his viral video “Despacito Reaction” and the emotional and empowering debut single “Everyone is Beautiful”, comes pop singer Sunny Lukas’ new single “Ain’t Nobody”. This music video shows a different side of Sunny. Sunny isn’t the type of artist that boasts a life of luxury but moreso an authentic, real,…
GV is a next-generation hip-hop artist with Brooklyn blood and the mind of a revolutionary. With a name like “GV”, meaning, “God’s Voice”, this man is on a mission to make a profound statement with his music. His most recent singles, “Exhale” and “Another Hit” seemed to come out of nowhere as a one-two punch,…
‘Water’, the brand new single by Welsh Indie / Pop five piece The Tates, has been eagerly anticipated after the success of the band’s debut release ‘Electric Girl’. The song was supported by Huw Stephens, BBC Introducing, Radio 1 and gained Amazing radio playlisting as well as being A-listed on BBC Radio Wales. Energized by…
Sydney soul/jazz singer Phoebe Day released her debut EP ‘Place In Time’ filled with tasty sophisticated melodies, soothing harmony and laid-back grooves completing her signature sound. The EP features 3 tracks, ‘Without You,’ ‘Fading’ and ‘Place in Time.’ with each single showcasing a quiet vulnerability in Phoebe’s music, transporting the listener into her world, extending…
Danish vocalist, songwriter and breakout star MØ’s J.A.C.K.-directed video for “When I Was Young” debuts today—watch it here. “When I Was Young” is taken from MØ’s new EP of the same name, surprise-release last week via Sony Music U.K./RCA Records). Stream/download the EP here. “I’m so happy to present this video because it feels very…
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…
So here we are, back at in cold November. I am so happy to be alive & writing about music I love on my favorite @skopemag. Today we have an awesome band by the name of Willamena. They are fascinating in that they began in Kalamazoo, MI and now they keep the music playing while…
Kentucky based newcomer Willie Breeding will release his debut album ‘Big Sky’ in early 2018. With influences ranging from Lee Hazlewood to The Strokes, Marty Robbins to A Tribe Called Quest, “Big Sky” is first and foremost an album of well-crafted tunes. The melodies are rich and wavy, complementing well the lyrics of someone torn…
Multi-award winning R&B songstress CHANTE’ MOORE recently released her first-ever Christmas album, “Christmas Back To You”, via her own label imprint, CM7 Records and distributed by INgrooves Music Distribution. Chante’ also released the visual to the first single, “Cover Me In Snow”, directed by G Visuals. The soon to be classic holiday album consists of…
The official music video is a just a sneak peek into the upcoming documentary film, “A Day in the Life of America.” Filmed on a single day, July 4th, 2017, in all 50 States, plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico by 92 professional film crews, 10,000 fan submissions, news and social media content, director Jared…
Today, for the anniversary of The Russian Revolution, the Russian feminist art collective Pussy Riot releases a new song “Police State”, which in usual fashion is accompanied by a music video HERE. The moving picture sums up the current state of affairs of authoritarian leaders like Russia Putin and America’s Trump: Actress Chloe Sevigny, who…
Swedish rockers Ended are back with new music. The single ‘Provokers’ is released on November 8th together with a new acoustic track. Provokers is leaning more towards Ended’s progressive rock side, still with a strong melodic chorus. “This song definitly has all the classic elements that our band is known for” says guitarist and songwriter…
It starts with a soft synthesizer pulse and the warm, clear, inviting voice of singer Patrick Keenan. Okay, you’ll think, I know what kind of song “Heartbeats” is: it’s going to be the sort of pretty, confessional indiepop ballad that wraps the listener in gorgeous sonic gauze. Then the synths start to stutter and the…
Manika — a Billboard Top 7 singer/songwriter, social media influencer, published author and TV-Host— releases a new song honoring our Troops “Thank You For Your Service”. And she is donating all her money from the sales to charity! “With everything going on in the world right now —from my hometown Las Vegas shooting, the disastrous…
Brooklyn-based Maitri is releasing their much-anticipated debut full-length album, After Glow, on November 3rd, 2017. Following 2014’s debut EP From Within, the group has transformed to feature Ben Hoffmann as a co-leader/writer alongside Caroline Davis. The band is rounded out by a new foundation with two in-demand rhythm section players in New York, Sam Weber…
Who is Fay Gauthier? She is a creative: a wondrously mercurial, smart, multi-talented musical artist, actress and writer. Categorizing her sound as “pop with flavors of Jazz, Blues and spoken word,” Fay says she is continually influenced by what she listens to. Inspired by everything from Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles to old jazz and…
Michael Shynes has put together his musical life in the tried and true, old fashioned way – he’s gotten down to the business of honing his guitar chops enough to carry the weight of his songwriting ambitions and perfected his craft in front of live, paying audiences throughout the Midwest. It didn’t come without personal…
Today we are fortunate enough to chat with The Royal Turns. This musical duo has a new EP and video out and so we have much to discuss. Join us today as we go – 5 Questions – with The Royal Turns. SKOPE: Where are we talking from today and how is your day going?…
Every once in a blue moon, an artist comes along that projects their heart on a screen, for us to watch their story like a film with their music as the soundtrack. Donovan. Bob Dylan. John Lennon. These are artists that have influenced others in such a deep way, they’ve been known to change lives.…
New York based Singer/songwriter Matt Davis has recently celebrated the release of his debut EP entitled, “Life”, a positive four song collection about, “trying to find the ability to fall into your happiest mindset even when people are saying you aren’t good enough, smart enough, talented enough and figuring out what kiln of people you…
Los Angeles dream rockers Alyeska have released their new single “Stones” today. The track is a b-side off of their debut EP Crush which was released earlier this year. Since releasing the Crush EP, the band has gone on to open for Middle Kids, Frankie Cosmos and Blitzen Trapper. Crush, and “Stones”, were the last…
Reggae and dancehall sensation Kranium has recently teamed up with Absofacto to release their newest collaboration “Two Wrongs.” The track can be seen on Absofacto’s newly released EP “Thousand Peaces” and is available here. Kranium’s hit singles remain to be fan favorites as tracks such as “Nobody Has To Know feat Ty Dolla $ign,” have…
After a whirlwind debut album featuring 5 distinct music videos, Brett Gleason returns with a new album 3 years in the making entitled Manifest. Continuing themes of humanity such as love, loss, death, and time, this sophomore album has the fresh perspective of an artist rising like a phoenix! Brett Gleason’s music is a reflection…
Alternative pop artist Julie Elody shines a ray of light with a beautiful visual video for her most recent single “The Lighthouse,” out TODAY. The music video showcases an emotional display; alternating between scenic set shots and close ups of Julie herself, emulating a powerful statement of hope. After spending many years in a rock…
Kitaro brings a totally unique audio/visual experience to California with his upcoming “Kojiki and The Universe” tour beginning November 16 and culminating December 1, 2017. Tour stops include San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Healdsburg, Portland and Seattle. Presenting a totally unique visual experience, the presentation of “Kojiki and The Universe” merges Kitaro’s music for…
Mark “Porkchop” Holder originally turned the blues on its head more than a decade ago as a founding member of punk/blues band Black Diamond Heavies. While he’s been tearing up juke joints, festivals and dive bars since then with his own fiery brand of the blues, it wasn’t until earlier this year that the Tennessee…
THE FRATELLIS have returned! After four albums and hundreds of sell-out shows across the world, the irrepressible Scottish trio are thrilled to announce their fifth studio album In Your Own Sweet Time released by Cooking Vinyl on March 9, 2018 along with a North American tour in Spring 2018. Maturing from the roguish young scallywags…
Instrumental performance and sound quartet We Like We from Copenhagen, Denmark premieres a brand new track titled I’m Not For More! Praising the collective We like We focuses on a collaborative working ethos utilizing a unique mix of instruments and musical background. The band comments on the new track: “The opening track of our new…
Supercharger takes you for an exciting ride on the second single from their coming album. The new single ‘The Ride’ is up-tempo rock ballad and is features Clare Cunningham, former singer of Swedish rockers Thundermother, in a passionate duet with Linc van Johnson. Originally the song wasn’t intended as a duet, but during the writing…
There are singers who carry experience in their voices; they approach the microphone with the authority bestowed by the passage of time and the tribulations of life. While still a relatively young man, Radiator King’s personal story is no simple one, and he’s brought those complexities to bear on his ambitious and emotionally candid music.…
Vancouver-based singer-rapper SonReal uses his massive hooks and direct, emotional storytelling to satisfy his legion of devoted fans. Both of those qualities are very evident in “My Friend,” SonReal’s moving new single. Produced with spare elegance by Charlie Handsome (Kanye West, Young Thug) and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, one of the most successful writer/producers in music…
Saint Clair has released ‘Human Touch’, the latest track to emerge from her forthcoming EP ‘D2’, due for release in early 2018 via her own Dearly Beloved imprint. The new track follows EP lead-off ‘Amnesiac’ (produced by Terrible Records signing Rahm), which emerged earlier this month alongside a London show from Saint Clair as part…
The first two minutes of “Love Unconditional” are so fully propulsive and beautifully hypnotizing that it’s hard to believe that there’s virtually nothing on the track but piano and voice. Welcome to the beauty that is Natalise + The Sunset Run. That’s the kind of player and singer Natalise is: one who can captivate listeners…
Born Divine, (Born Davinci) AKA “Nell Vicious”, AKA “Rocwell”, a Baltimore native began his career in entertainment in 2001 for an audition with Tonya Blount. Blount Management earned him a spot in a talent showcase. The showcase later lead Born Divine a chance to meet one of the owners of Prestige Entertainment. Later in 2002,…
