Feature stories and artist interviews
They made their “bones” on stage many eons ago, and lived like kings – then disbanded in 1984. So why after 40 years did this LA rocker band just record their first and only album? From sunny California, “A La Carte” came together in 1976 when band leader/drummer Brian O’Brian and bassist Craig Miller decided to form a unique kind of group. They were kids fresh out of high school – so…
Some groups come together after a period of planning, but sometimes things happen organically. Husband and wife duo Dee Rhodes and Erika Rhodes had both been making music on their own for years when Dee reached out to Erika on Facebook. Their paths went on to cross a few times and when they kept running…
Black Mamba is a female fronted Rock trio from Viterbo (Centre of Italy). Coming from different musical backgrounds, the band has developed on stage an high-voltage, extremely technical and eye-catchy show. Black Mamba has over one hundred and fifty performances under her belt and has shared the stage with some international acts, for example, Blaze…
Jack Shields is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer from the forested corner of Connecticut. His sound is best described in his own terms as “blending and bending the genres of rock, hip hop, and folk.” His newly released music video for “Leaving California” gives a close look into the artist’s narrative, telling the story…
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Fresh off the Weirdo Tour with Chris Webby, Justina Valentine is back with yet another brand new music video. The New Jersey native never stops creating stellar visuals, and after “Crushin On You” (feat. M80) and “Sunlight” earlier this year, she’s back with the music video for her latest single, “Deep End.” Justina’s upward trajectory…
New Jersey’s Eliza Arnone is a blossoming talent who has achieved in a matter of only a few short years what many aspiring musicians covet their entire lives. This singer-songwriter/pianist is only a junior in high school, but already has a full length album under her belt, two new singles on the way, and an…
It was an incredible day when discovering Sarah C, a talented singer who possesses a combination of dynamite energy and an extremely unique, powerful and soulful voice. Hailing from Australia, singer/songwriter Sarah C has rapidly earned the reputation as the “Melbourne Soul Diva” a title she easily lives up to with her amazing voice. Her …
What can come of a few college kids heading on a road trip aside from long drives, fast food, and fond memories? How about an independent music and arts collective that sets out to revolutionize the hip-hop game? In the case of Chigo Ace, Michael Fang, and the rest of Third Force Collective, that’s exactly…
“In the midst of wrestling with and writing about an often dark and chaotic world, we spent a moment in the sweetness and simplicity of childhood nostalgia. Felt like we could use it.” The Rigs showcase their softer side in their video for “When We Were Young” with a beautiful look back at the simplicity…
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?…
Five top producers from around the world take on the artist MANCHESTER RAIN’s self-titled debut single, for an official five track EP release. Ranging from Future Bass to Deep House and everything in-between. The Remixes EP is out now. BUY LINK: https://rain.ma/rainremixITUNES
Today Nipsey Hussle dropped a surprise track, Been Down ft. Swizz Beatz, weeks after announcing a release date for his highly anticipated debut album, VICTORY LAP, set to release February 16th. Although this track won’t be included on his forthcoming album, Hussle decided to give fans something to hold them over as the marathon continues.…
There is always magic in the air when Germany’s most successful trance DJ Duo and producers Cosmic Gate get together in the studio with acclaimed singer and songwriter JES. Their dazzling singles “Flying Blind” (2012) and „Yai (Here We Go Again) (2015), racked up millions of Spotify streams and ”Flying Blind“ got also honored with…
SWEET BLOOD is an American Hard Rock Band formed in South Florida in 2014, by guitarist and song writer Kris Gainer, Drummer Mark Ellis (Also currently with Yngwie Malmsteen), Lead Vocals Salustiano Rodriguiz, Lead Guitar Chris Risola (formally of Steelheart), Vocalist & Bassist Jason Dean Moshen. Sweet Blood has composed songs dealing with repetition of…
So this is it folks, the final post for 2017. It was truly an amazing year here @ Skoped Out, we met many cool musicians and heard so much amazing music. I can only hope we can continue into 2018. So today we head to NYC where we see how Alethea is doing these days.…
Who in their right mind enjoys Mondays? Usually no one, which is why World War IX’s new video for “Thank God It’s Monday” is such a hilarious, ironic riot. Just like their previous video, “Have You Seen My Drugs?” from earlier this year, “TGIM” is a tongue-in-cheek, energy fuelled punk rock romp. This vintage American…
It’s all about Malia’s feel good vibes. After returning from her West Coast tour with Syd and releasing singles, “Simple Things” & “Dirty Laundry Ft. Syd,” Malia decided to surprise fans with the early release of Late Bloomer. The new EP shines with her newfound confidence and is felt throughout with soothing vocals and rhythmic…
An electro-punk siren with fashion forward style, a razor sharp pen, and art rock ambition, Ace Harper immediately commands attention. You could say her magnetism nods to the likes of Iggy Pop and Siouxsie and the Banshees, but she wields a certain je ne sais quoi all her own, seamlessly merging music, dance, and visuals…
In the same spirit as Justin Bieber and Harry Styles, meet Matteo Markus Bok, a true teen icon. From his performance as Simba in The Lion King when he was only 9 years old to hosting the show Magic English on Disney Junior Channel to being a finalist on The Voice Kids Germany and performing…
It’s 3 PM on a perfect Summer afternoon. The sun is shining bright and the birds are chirping in the distance. You’re laying in an open field, without a thing to do until the moon comes up and the fireflies come out to play. You close your eyes and take a deep breath. Euphoria. Texas…
Country music artist, Matt Westin was born and raised in a blue-collar family, in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. After the untimely 2016 death of his father from cancer-related causes, Matt decided to honor his father’s memory by walking away from a promising engineering career, to focus on his music, something his father…
LA-based songwriter, producer and DJ, Sj, is back with another thoughtful dance inspired record. ‘Flicker’ channels Sj’s past relationship uncertainties through a story that is nostalgic and very relatable to anyone who’s been in love. One must listen to ‘Flicker’ to understand the blend of optimism and uncertainty that lines the lyrics and melodies to…
EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope recording artist Machine Gun Kelly, released a brand new single, “The Break Up.” The track is available now on all digital platforms and you can take a listen to it HERE. “The Break Up” is rumored to be about a high-profile relationship that ended a couple years back. The Cleveland native recently…
Don’t let her last name fool you. At just 17 years old, Shalyah Fearing has proven that she is both immensely talented and mind-bogglingly fearless. The rising soulful pop singer has just released her newest single, “I’ll Get Over You,” which officially drops today on all streaming services. In addition, The track will soon be…
They say an artist is their story. In the case of Caracas, Venezuela’s hard rock outfit DYK, this story has become a life-long journey. Transcending borders from South to North America, these rockers have been in the game for longer than some of their fans have been alive, and their groove-heavy new single, “The Procrastinator”,…
Deliriously haunting and powerful, masters of dramatic goth, vivacious punk, passionate ska, with blasts of glam and sparkle, just touches upon the description of the FMs. Their orgasmic presentation challenges both genre and gender, and the world in general. Visionary front-man Matt Namer turned to music when the desire to do something important with his…
VanWyck releases the video for the second single off her album, “Listen to You Breathe. The video was shot by Sabijn Peters of Lovid Productions in shot in De Melkweg which is one of Amsterdam’s best known live venues. Captivating and hauntingly atmospheric, the song delves into the dark excitement of creation: Melodious whispers and…
Chart-topping Female MC, T BARZ is gearing up for the release of her sophomore single, “DUNNO WHY” featuring vocalist Natalie Garcia. The laid-back single will be available at all digital retail outlets on Friday, December 22nd, via the BSE Recordings imprint. T BARZ is coming off the heels of her successful chart-topping #1 Rap/Hip-hop single,…
Here is a young artist who appreciates old style music but brings it back with a modern twist. That is what NJ native Brynn Stanley has done in her latest EP “Classic”. Coming off her pop album, “Hello, California” earlier this year she felt she needed to mix things up a bit. Brynn took a…
Feelings, Mr. Flannery would tell you, are complicated things. Happiness, sadness?, leave the simple stuff to the amateurs. No, Mr. Flannery And His Feelings are after something a little subtler, a little more thoughtful, and ultimately, more provocative: gray areas, moments of ambivalence, aches, sudden breakthroughs, lightning-flash realizations. Try Your Hardest, the first album from…
New Portals have today released the video for their new song ‘Sober’, taken from their highly acclaimed new EP, Golden Hour. The video features New Portals’ Ruth Aicken dancing among a kaleidoscopic wave of visuals. The song celebrates the very real option of enjoying sobriety, which finds Ruth singing, “I like to party when we’re…
Mat Kearney has now revealed two tracks from his forthcoming new album CRAZYTALK – “Better Than I Used To Be,” which saw its official video released today, December 12th, and “Face to Face,” released Friday, Dec. 8th – both via Kearney’s new partnership with Caroline. Purchase or listen to both songs HERE. Both songs made…
So we are here today from very cold Boston, MA – USA! It is so good to be here and I want to wish a Happy Hanukah to those that celebrate, we love + respect all religions here @ Skoped Out. So today we have an awesome artist/entrepreneur by the name James Kevin O’Connor. We…
One would be hard pressed to find a harder working artist than Stuart Wilson. Born in the Cayman Islands, currently living in London, and touring across the globe, his undeniable passion for reggae, jazz, blues, and fusion has landed him not only on some of the choicest stages, but also teamed him up with some…
In 2016 Presley had an amazing year as she performed LIVE at a variety of Venues including VidCon 2016 on the Musical.ly Stage and the Kia Stage. She also performed at the Staples Center halftime show in front of 15,000 kids on two separate occasions this past year. Other live shows in 2016 included LA…
Six-Time Platinum band, AWOLNATION have released a truly noteworthy visual to their genre-crushing hit single, “Passion.” The first song off their forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Here Come The Runts’, “Passion” speaks volumes for just how much the band has grown since their 2011 debut, ‘Megalithic Symphony’ skyrocketed them to stardom. Tapping into a virgin source of…
The New York City area’s newest alt-rock outfit THE NECTARS have released their debut single “Heaven”, a gritty, punk-inspired belter, coated with rock ‘n’ roll sass. Breaking out of the suburbs of New Jersey, the four-piece consisting of members Jon Paul (bass / vocals), Mike Montalbano (drums / vocals), Michael Baron (guitar / vocals) and…
Electronic music sensation Wingtip–aka Nicholas Perloff-Giles–releases his new single “Space For Us” [feat. Youngr] via Casablanca Records. Of song, Wingtip said, “This is my first song since ‘Rewind’ I wrote on my own – it was a really cool experience to step back from the world of co-writes and explore expressing exclusively a perspective of…
He hails from Connecticut, but his sound is decidedly SoCal. 21 year old Felly finished school at the University of Southern California not a moment too soon, as the buzz surrounding his music has reached a deafening level. With an equal mixture of reggae and hip-hop samples, his sound is the sort of music that…
