Feature stories and artist interviews
We are so excited to have a Boston native on here today. We have the wonderful Monahlyan and her new single ‘Tell Me.’ We are so excited to have her on here as we talk about her new single, growing up in Boston, streaming music, and so much more! Stoli: Where are we talking from…
Sofia Härdig’s radiant new single, “Illuminate,” is a fitting addition to the 80’s-themed Drive soundtrack. Deep glowing synths and echoing vocals take the wheel on a late-night cruise. The track builds with subtle guitar rhythms that scream at times like screeching tyres. Lyrically, the song explores loneliness and a seemingly endless search for “another heart”.…
So we are so excited to have an artist who is truly on the verge. Xavier Toscano has got it all to break big in the music biz and he has a cult-like following that support his every move. Join us today as we get the scoop on everything Xavier Toscano. @SKOPEMAG: WHERE ARE WE…
Seminal hard rock outfit SOiL has had a rollercoaster of a career. Coming into the music scene in the late 90’s and rocking through 20 years of the music world, this band has seen and done it all. 6 studio albums, tens-of-millions of Spotify streams, over 2 million record sales, and endless tours around the…
A whirlwind of Indie Pop, Rnb and Future Bass influences combine with unapologetic, raw lyrics and powerful synths to create the wall of sound that is Maari. HeartBreaker blurs the lines between music for the heart and music for the dance floor. The single showcases their appreciation of ambient verses, powerful choruses and unforgettable melodies.…
Raised on the remote South Andros Island of the Bahamas, reggae/dance fusion artist Ibru is fully dedicated to delivering his inspirational and culturally conscious music to the masses. Having already lived through various phases in life, Ibru rose like a phoenix from his small town nest by moving to Florida, serving the US military in…
Watch The New Video “Instagram Model” By Warner Music artist Ace Drucci ft Yung Fatt! Ace Drucci is an artist/producer from Washington, DC whose long history and roots began as a musician in various bands throughout the DC Metro area at age 15. Ace Drucci has worked as a producer on songs with 2 Chainz,…
Salt Lake City native Ryan Innes, and alumni of NBC’s The Voice is excited to announce the release of his debut full length album -THE INBETWEEN- due out on March 23. The soulful and groove-filled first single “I Need a Lover” is out now worldwide. Innes has been involved in and around music his entire…
We are so excited to be able to celebrate the new single release from Ashley J – ‘Satisfied.’ She has been busy promoting and getting ready for this day. We are so happy to have her here so lets gets right to it with Ashley J & her NEW single ‘Satisfied’! @skopemag: Where are we…
Today, Stockholm duo State of Sound release their new single, “Stardust”. The track is available now at all digital retail providers via Sony Music Sweden/RCA Records. The duo recently released their High On You EP, which has amassed over 3.3 million streams worldwide to date. Prior to the EP, their previous single “Heaven”, which is…
Today, acclaimed 17-year-old Los Angeles pop songstress Charlotte Lawrence uncovers her brand new single “Just The Same.” The track expands the singer’s shimmering, slick, and sharp style. Over airy production and glitchy beats, a hypnotic croon takes hold before Charlotte serves up the surprisingly sassy and irresistibly catchy falsetto chant, “I fucking hate you, but…
Lisa has been in the entertainment business for many years and has seen it all. She has weathered the storm that is the music and film industry. Her tenacity and talent is without question one of the toughest around. Her history in the business has been filled with all types of twists and turns but…
Why not have some of everything? That’s what multi-genre artist Kevin Tiah from Sydney, Australia aims for. Talented in genres like pop punk, R&B, and rap, as we’ve seen from his previous videos, this multitalented musician and songwriter now tackles post-hardcore with his brand new single “Beneath the Sea.” This isn’t Kevin Tiah’s first time…
The secret is out, and everybody in hip-hop nation knows: Washington, D.C. has got it going on. If you’re a fan of beats, rhymes, cultural ferment, and musical creativity, the country’s capital has become the place to be. Wale, GoldLink, Shy Glizzy, Chaz French, and other audacious new voices from D.C. have become national figures.…
Queer country at its best is audaciously represented by recording stars, Paisley Fields, a Brooklyn based country and western band headed by frontman James Wilson. About to drop their newest album, entitled “Glitter and Sawdust”, this band has created a strong buzz in the country music industry. James Wilson not only sings and writes country…
As naïve as Loretta Lynn in “A Coal Miners Daughter”, yet as strong as she became, British Country singer Saskia Vese is quickly creating a supreme buzz both in the U.K. as well as stateside. Sounding similar to the iconic Shania Twain, and equally as talented, Saskia’s dreams of recording a country hit is just…
We are so excited to have Dynamos back on @skopemag. This group of 5 amazing musicians always have lots going on from beautiful Los Angeles, CA. They have a new single ‘Knowledge’ coming out next month and we are still loving ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll.’ Lets do 5 Questions with Dynamos! @skopemag: Where are we…
Kali Uchis debuts the video for “After The Storm”—featuring longtime friend and collaborator Tyler, The Creator and funk legend Bootsy Collins, with production by BADBADNOTGOOD—today, watch it here. The surreal video, shot in Los Angeles, was directed by filmmaker Nadia Lee Cohen (D.R.A.M., A$AP Rocky, Juicy J). “We can find solace in the fact that…
Darrin Kenneth O’Brien, the Canadian reggae artist known as SNOW, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “INFORMER”, with a completely new and re-worked recording of his worldwide Nineties No. 1 Hit. The brand new version of Snow’s chart-topping reggae single, now titled “Informer 2018 (Audiofreaks Mix)”, will be available on all digital…
Florence Donovan, better known as Dos Floris, is a multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying fusion of electronic and acoustic music is nothing short of revolutionary. Music has been a part of her life from a very young age, but it wasn’t until a struggle and recovery from ternage anorexia and panic that she was able to fully…
U.K Trapsoul Artist Naos with his brand new music video Split 3 with a soulful late night feel and theme to the music video and it also has a 80’s nostalgic effect to it getting his point across in a easy to break down way as the soulful melodies and effective beat come into play.…
Garden City Movement announce their debut album ‘Apollonia’, set for release on 16th March 2018. The announcement comes with the release of new single ‘Foreign Affair’ and tour dates across Europe. The trio of Roy Avital, Yoav Saar and Johnny Sharoni produce a blend of sounds drawn from their diverse cultural worlds; ranging from art-pop…
Summing up her passion in a single statement, “I’m a country soul singer deep in my heart. I love telling stories, performing live, and getting to know my fans.” Singer-Songwriter Angela Peterson has taken over Nashville with a vengeance and is thrilled to release her newest work of art. Born and raised on Texas country…
So we are back at it in a new year. It is such a blessing to be here with a whole new year of amazing artists and music. Today we have the amazing Greg Harrison Band. Greg has an amazing story and incredible music to back it up. Before we do that lets chek on…
Way back in 2009, Vulture Whale came into the spotlight of the indie rock scene with their music video for their single, “Sugar.” Now, Vulture Whale’s frontman Wes McDonald is back with his eclectic new project and alter-ego, Terry Ohms. With his new “Ghost” video, he is able to showcase just how far he has…
Riding a tidal wave of momentum into 2018, Grammy-nominated multi-platinum trio Migos share a new single titled “Supastars” ahead of their forthcoming anticipated album CULTURE II set for release this coming Friday, January 26th on Quality Control Music / Capitol Records / Motown Records. Produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E., the track was featured as a Zane…
LEYYA just released (01/19/2018) their latest Single “Heat” from their new album “Sauna” (01/26/2018 on LasVegas Records / +1 Records). Director Marie-Therese Hildenbrandt says about the video: “The song Heat for me has a very strong energy. We wanted to transfer that energy using the concept of a girl gang. The video itself has a…
So we are so excited to have Rev Peter Unger here to help kick off a fresh week on Monday morning. He has just released a new single that is so moving, ‘Lord Guide Me Home’. He continues his mission to inspire through music. Lets get all caught up as we kick off 2018 with…
Award-winning Christian artist Rahn Anthoni took the international press and airwaves by storm with 2017’s most inspirational track, “I’ll Trust You.” The song earned him a Radio Music Award and an Indie Music Channel Award, and numerous other accolades, including the Man-Up Award, for his charity work. Rahn’s history with inspirational music has helped him…
To say that 2017 was a banner year for Justina Valentine would be a gross understatement. Aside from dropping more brilliant visuals like “Deep End,” “Crushing On You,” and “Sunlight,” she also cemented herself as a bonafide celebrity. She’s a fan favorite on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out, earning props for her freestyle talent and…
Following on from last year’s well received taster track Fly in the Champagne, Luke Fox is set for a busy 2018 with the release of his debut EP ‘Sugarloaf’, a carefully crafted six song offering spearheaded by new single ‘Reasons’. Luke Fox delivers an honest, laid-back swagger deriving from his regional small town upbringing. His…
Until The Ribbon Breaks have dropped another powerful track titled “One Match,” taken from their forthcoming, self-titled full-length album due out February 23, 2018.This time, the British duo reveal an honest no frills account of lead man, lyricist and producer Pete Lawrie-Winfield’s days through substance abuse and addiction. He explains: “It was a reality check,…
The Parisien band STAL, who now call Los Angeles home are continuing their artistic metamorphosis with the release of “The Crime.” STAL which translates to “Steel” in more than a few languages, conjures feelings of coldness and evokes imagery of a modern, industrial life. But with this new material STAL mastermind Pierre Marie- Maulini strikes…
The soundtrack to the highly anticipated new Jez Butterworth drama Britannia has been released today, following the UK launch of the series on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV last night. Set in 43AD, the drama follows the Roman army as they return to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia, a mysterious land led by warrior…
Liyah Bey’s voice is classic, powerful, flexible, endlessly adaptable. The Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter began refining her instrument at a young age – she’s been training and performing professionally since she was a child. Because of the breadth of her talents and the confidence with which she demonstrates them, she’s been able to simulate…
Golden Globe, GRAMMY, Academy Award winning activist, actor and artist Common, four-time GRAMMY Award winning pianist/producer Robert Glasper, and drummer/producer extraordinaire Karriem Riggins announce the formation of their new group August Greene. The band’s debut self-titled, Amazon Original album will be released on March 9th. Today, the first single “Optimistic” featuring Brandy premiered at NPR…
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Benjamin Jaffe will release his solo debut album Oh, Wild Ocean of Love this Spring via Diamond Family Records. Best known as one-half of the acclaimed Americana duo HONEYHONEY, Jaffe steps into the spotlight with his debut and reveals his impressive chops as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. Today, he released…
David Cobo’s story is one of a man fighting for freedom. Freedom from social constructs, freedom from haters and freedom to speak the truth. Born in Angola and raised in Austin, Texas, Cobo is no stranger to change. In his new video for “No One,” Cobo takes us through his artistic evolution, putting his heart…
Start the year off right with two new singles and accompanying music videos from electronic artist Illuminatè Steele. “A Darker Shade of Heaven” and “Desire by Design (The God Complex) (rMx).” Illuminatè adds her unique brand of avant-garde synth wave to both tracks, adding a funkier, more inclusive sound for all listeners in the underground…
Today minimal electronic sensation CIFIKA premieres the single and video for “MOMOM,” her collaboration with indie rockstar Hyuk Oh. “MOMOM” precedes CIFIKA’s upcoming February EP ‘PRISM’, which is to be supported by the largest ever North American tour for a Korean artist with stops in more than 20 cities, including Austin for SXSW. Additional dates…
