Feature stories and artist interviews
“Tell No Lie”, presented by Eesah and Royal Order Music, produced by Loud City Music, is a song fueled with riddles and Jamaican folklore. The journey gives insight to some of life’s more serious lessons, delivered through a series of playful conundrums. Riddle me this, riddle me that, what goes in the fridge and always…
California Dreaming’ by Jacquie – About the Song: “CA dreamin is inspired by loneliness and the city of LA. When I moved I’d never lived on my own before and I had also just split with my boyfriend of a couple years. I wasn’t really sure who I was on my own. One thing that…
Today, buzzing artist, songwriter, and producer MOKITA releases his new single “Goodbye” [feat. Maty Noyes] via Casablanca Records. Of the track, he comments, “I’ve been obsessed with Third Eye Blind ever since I was a little kid. The reason ‘Semi-Charmed Life’ stuck out to me was because of the dark lyrical content and the happy…
Alina Baraz continues her 2017 hot streak with two new singles, “Buzzin” & “Lavender and Velvet”, out today via Mom+Pop. “Buzzin” premiered Thursday via Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio show and both tracks are available worldwide via digital retail and streaming providers. Baraz is currently performing on select dates across North America as support for…
Hollywood Undead have just released “Renegade,” the third track/video from their upcoming album FIVE. The video portrays a post-apocalyptic world where everyone fends for themselves. Power and authority are thrown into a state of flux as three spirited children show that it’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, but the size…
Michéal Castaldo releases “AFRICA,” a HD digital single (A 3D Binaural Recording Mix) from his new CD, “Cinecitta Canta,” on Vital Records on September 29, 2017, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of when the original song by the band TOTO went to #1 on Billboard. Recorded and performed by Castaldo in Italian, the digital single…
The fifth installment of Steve Aoki’s video series from his acclaimed album KOLONY, Aoki partners with musician Ricky Remedy for “Thank You Very Much,” featuring hip-hop’s sought after producer Sonny Digital. Marking his debut as a rapper, Digital provides the vocals on the release, showcasing his quick lyricism for the very first time. Following in…
Grizzly Bear has released a new video for their song “Losing All Sense” from their latest album PAINTED RUINS out now on RCA Records. Directed by Cody Critcheloe, the video follows Busy Philipps (Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek, Vice Principals) on a dinner party gone sour. The video caps a busy week for the band,…
Together in combat and in the studio, these two veterans are living their musical dream of creating hip hop music for the world. Conscience Rhyme from Miami and OP-Solo from Chicago create the talented rap duo Purgatory. During 21 years of active duty, including serving admirably in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, Conscience Rhyme…
U2 have released the official video for “You’re The Best Thing About Me,” the first single from their highly anticipated 14th album, Songs of Experience set for release later this year. The video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, sees the members of U2 reveling in the sights and sounds of New York City where, as a…
After 8 short weeks on the charts, TK Kravitz’s hit single, “Space” featuring Australian songstress, Sexton cracked the Top 10 on US Urban Radio. TK Kravitz is an Atlanta artist/songwriter, who has worked with the likes of Dej Loaf, Ty Dolla Sign, YFN Lucci, and Blac Youngsta. To follow the success of “Space,” TK is…
One of the breakout success stories of 2015/16 following the release of his hugely acclaimed album Perpetual Motion People, EZRA FURMAN has today unveiled a video to a new track “Driving Down To L.A.”, directed by Joseph Brett and produced by Daniel Lefkowitz. Of the video, which can be viewed HERE, Furman has made the…
Richmond, VA-based Americana-folk/roots-rock singer-songwriter Rob Williams is set to release his third album, An Hour Before Daylight, on October 27, 2017. His sound is rough but warm, full of turns and twists through a soundscape of folk, rootsy rock, Americana twang, and Williams’ original touches, unbound by genre. Williams’ stories lead listeners to places that…
Indie newcomer Rya Park has today announced her eerie debut single Billy, a seriously catchy, name-and-shame of a track (out October 6), and she’s also dropped a video to accompany Billy; simple, sultry, and dangerous, made in collaboration with director Dan Howe of Set To Suite. She will be showcasing Billy and more tunes off…
It’s been another banner year for Austin, TX EDM duo Tritonal. Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed have continued taking their undeniable presence to major festivals around the globe, including a recent performance on the main stage at New York City’s Electric Zoo. After the undeniable success of “Gamma Gamma”, “Anchor”, “Blackout”, and most recently “Strangers”,…
Today, Norwegian superstar, Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, a.k.a Kygo, releases the music video for his new single “Stargazing”, which was directed by Phillip R. Lopez (also directed MTV Video Music Award-nominated “It Ain’t Me” music video). The visual takes viewers through a little boy’s journey to the stars after having lost his father suddenly. “Stargazing” is the…
Rich The Kid has released a new song — “New Freezer,” featuring Kendrick Lamar — available now on all digital platforms. The track, which was produced by Ben Jayne (Marty Baller, A$AP Ferg,) was Zane Lowe’s “World Record” on his Beats 1 show on Apple Music today. The Queens-born, Atlanta based rapper, who recently walked…
Somewhere on the other side of a glistening Rainbow, perhaps one not of this earth, yet in the minds and hearts of those who celebrate the eclectic the theatrical and the magical, dwells the Captain Of The Lost Waves. The master of modern Vaudeville, the Captain has sifted through Earth’s Technology, and has unleashed online…
Last fall, we brought you “Tear Down the Walls”, the incredibly uplifting video from Todd Curry. Pastor Todd Curry is a dynamic preacher at St. Peter, United Church of God, Inc. in the Eastwood Community of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and he’s also a prolific teacher, national youth coordinator, an award-winning songwriter, and national recording artist.…
The Norman, Okla-bred, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/pianist Maggie McClure has spent a good amount of her career placing her songs on TV shows such as Dr. Phil, Cougar Town, The Real World, The Vineyard, and The Hills, as well as in feature films like Cowgirls N’ Angels. Her smooth, confessional songwriting has made her a natural…
Following the release of their feisty new single “Shut Up And Let Me Walk” and the Hudson Mohawke-produced kiss-off “Rockefe11a (F**k That To Be Honest)” plus headlining dates in Los Angeles, New York City and festival appearances including rousing sets at Reading & Leeds, rising Anglo-Danish trio Off Bloom announce a brand new 5-track EP…
Hip hop and R&B duo Prince Peezy & Lala Chanel have been hard at work upon their upcoming EP “Project X”. But while that has kept them fairly busy, they have gone on to release a new single titled “Lit”, grabbing in the attention from all of the inter webs. When they were asked why…
The delectable soul/jazz singer Phoebe Day is back with another soulful tune ‘Fading,’ a tune that showcases Phoebe’s vulnerability. ‘Fading’ was influenced by feelings of self-doubt and the overwhelming weight you carry and when you’re constantly questioning yourself. In the tune, the seductive soulful artist brings back her soothing delectable voice back with a vengeance.…
Earlier this year we brought you “Western Sky”, a relaxing and deeply powerful video from St. Louis-based guitarist and composer Todd Mosby, and now we’re delighted to be working with him once again to share the “Moon Song” video with you. After attending Westminster College in Salt Lake City, he studied composition, guitar, and improvisation…
Atlantic recording artist Melanie Martinez is celebrating the premiere of “Mad Hatter,” the final companion visual from her RIAA platinum certified debut album, ‘CRY BABY.’ The clip is streaming now on Melanie’s YouTube channel, which now boasts over 5 million subscribers and over 1 billion total views. As with all prior visuals from “CRY BABY,”…
As she looks ahead to the release of her new EP, Pretty Lie To Me, this October, soulful indie pop singer/songwriter JANELLE KROLL is dropping a new single, “Blush,” today, September 22 via NYC indie label Lokal Legend. When asked about the inspiration behind “Blush,” JANELLE explains, “A reddening of the face as a sign…
Paloma Faith – one of only two British female artists this decade to have their last three albums go double platinum in the UK – will release her long-awaited fourth album, The Architect, on November 17. The new album – her first in more than three years – features an array of acclaimed co-writers, producers…
Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Jordan Bratton releases today a new track “Sunsets” from his forthcoming mixtape, Driver’s Ed due out this fall via Rebirth Entertainment/1009 Records/RCA Records. “Sunsets” is both produced and written by Jordan Bratton and is the follow up to his first single from the mixtape “Pieces.” Variance Magazine describes “Pieces” as “addictive,” while This Is…
British pop’s frontrunner, Anne-Marie, has today unveiled her brand new single ‘Heavy’ @skoepmag.com. ‘Heavy,’ produced by Nana Rogues (Drake), is a perfect example of the truly relatable songwriting that Anne-Marie has become well known for. Following a busy summer schedule, having landed two massive features with Snakehips on ‘Either Way’ (feat Joey Bada$$) and Nick…
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Gwen Stefani will release her first ever holiday album, You Make It Feel Like Christmas, on Interscope Records October 6th. A limited edition white vinyl version of the album will be released October 20th. The set features a mixture of original and classic holiday tunes and is available for pre-order September…
Michael Crimson recently got signed to Gain/sony and is now releasing the second single from the upcoming album ‘Medusa’. This colourful debut is a mix of progressiv rock, pop and glam and can be compared to artists like Pink Floyd, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin. The music from his upcoming debut album grew through compositional…
Much as we curse our machines and the world we’ve made with them, technology is not inherently troublesome. It’s what people do with that technology that causes problems. If you’re fed up with friends and family who are lost in the screens of their devices and can’t or won’t communicate, Mister Zuckerberg feels your pain.…
Indie rock genre hoppers Tino Drima are streaming their new record Her Kind of Man now via BandCamp. The album officially comes out Friday via Friendship Fever. Additionally, the band has announced a West Coast support tour including their album release “wedding” taking place this Friday at San Francisco’s Verdi Club. Originally formed as a…
“In such a frenetic city, we crave intimacy but have to steel ourselves for protection. So when our bodies come together with carnal force, they shatter to pieces; and in this one moment of utter fragmentation, we to try to forget reality.” On ‘Pieces’ ECKOES’ craft as a storyteller is laid bare in all its…
Malibu is well known for it’s rich and famous, beautiful beaches and beautiful people. This town full of celebrities is what Destiny Malibu calls home. A glimpse into her life, reveals that she graduated from Malibu High School with classmates such as supermodel Gigi Hadid. Destiny thrived in this environment and was even voted “Most…
We’ve seen many artists in our day, but few compare to the tender styling of South Carolina’s Christou DaKeeng. A singer, rapper, writer, and actor, Christou is full of hidden talents. His youthful voice is just one of them, embellishing his self-produced music with catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. He’s truly a “smooth blend of…
“A new album is mixed! Next is mastering, artwork, pressing, release plan, videos, publicity stunts and a fake breakup to for the tabloids. But first I must road test some of this music in mid west and east coast starting with New York City Thursday.” Will “If you want to branch out and hear something…
“Phantom Brickworks is a collection of mostly improvised musical pieces, that for some years now, have provided me with a mental portal into places and times – some real, some imaginary, some a combination of both. Human beings are highly sensitive to the atmospheres of places, which can be enhanced or dramatically altered when you…
The upcoming release of the DAVID BOWIE A NEW CAREER IN A NEW TOWN (1977 – 1982) boxed set will be celebrated with an event at the world-famous Hansa Studios in Berlin on Tuesday, September 26 at 2PM ET which will be live-streamed via: https://www.facebook.com/davidbowie The live event will feature a Q&A session with guests…
Hello there all amazing music loving people on @skopemag.com. It is so good to be here today. We have so many amazing artists on here, but today we have Sofia B and how she is using her music to expose the struggle and plight of the people of Venezuela. It is truly heartbreaking to think…
