Feature stories and artist interviews
A quick listen to Metro Detroit band ATMIG and it’s no surprise that their name- which stands for “After The Money Is Gone”- is a Talking Heads reference (specifically, it’s a line from the song “Once In A Lifetime” from the 1980 album Remain In Light). Described by CW50Detroit as “folky, singer-songwriter tunes with poetic…
In the midst of the prolonged void of a true Boy Band with not only the aesthetic qualities but true musical talent that has long been absent since the demise of One Direction (and furthermore the true 90’s boom of NYSYNC, 98 Degrees, the Backstreet Boys etc.), many have stepped up to the plate but…
Rising star Ella Vos’ latest track “You Don’t Know About Me” is out now. Stream the song on Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud. Los Angeles native Ella Vos is a vocalist and songwriter. “You Don’t Know About Me” follows her previously released hit, “White Noise,” which scored 1 million streams on Spotify in 15 days…
Synth-pop pioneers OMD return with their dazzling 13th studio album ‘The Punishment of Luxury’ which sees them combine the wistful nostalgia and idealized romance of their previous work while stepping out of their comfort zone. The LP is out September 1st on White Noise Records. The follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘English Electric’ (released…
When Kyle Davis was asked what his aspirations for this year are, his answer was simple: “My goal is for 2017 to be the year people discovered Kyle Davis.” It’s a bold statement and a lofty goal, but if anyone’s on track to becoming a household name, it’s him. Davis’s life has revolved around music…
Detroit native and Brooklyn transplant Amir Obè – a rapper, singer and producer Complex recently branded as a ‘force’ – recently released his Def Jam debut EP “None Of The Clocks Work.” Sonically rich, awash with dark synths and thunderous drums, the EP is brimming with vulnerability and emotional sincerity. Songs like the afflictive “Cigarettes”…
Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls today announce the release of their new 5 song EP You Should Be Happy, via Warner Bros. Records. The EP was recorded at EastWest studios in LA and produced by Drew Pearson (OneRepublic, Katy Perry) who first collaborated with the band on their previous release, Boxes. The first single,…
Today we have Los Angeles based singer/songwriter and muse, MALEA. We are very eager to present to you her latest offering, “You’ll Never Fix My Heart.” She is known for her 2014 single “Give,” which reached the Billboard Top 20 Dance Club Songs chart in 2014. Following “Give,” MALEA released the chart topping single, “One…
Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter, HEBE will be releasing her new single “Tell Me” produced by Jack van de Ven and co-produced and mixed by Huub Reijnders, on the 12th May via HEBE MUSIC ahead of the release of her upcoming 9-track album of the same title. ‘Tell Me’ has already gained support in the form of a…
“I love the creative process. Coming up with a concept and then seeing people relate and be impacted by that idea is fascinating to me,” says 22-year-old Jaylon Ashaun, an R&B/Pop artist paving his own way to success. Having discovered his voice growing up in Houston, TX, he started out his progression as an artist…
To date, LA duo Princess Cyberspace have led listeners on a sonic exploration of the trials and tribulations of life in the digital age. Acting as figureheads for the URL meets IRL lifestyle, if future generations ever wonder what dating in 2017 was like, they’d have to look no further then the ballads of Princess…
Helen Shanahan has today announced her her single and video Camouflaged (out April 28), the perfect follow up to previous single I Only Hide, expressing curiousity as to who she would be without the burden of anxiety. Camouflaged is another taste of Helen’s new album Every Little Sting – a versatile, considered and skillful collection…
Latin, Soul, Folk, Rock singer and songwriter, Alex Cuba is the artist who has brought “Are You,” “No Esperes Más,” and “Sarah” to our immediate attention and his newest effort, “Lágrimas del Que Llora feat Josemi Carmona,” is no exception to his brilliance. This single and video is part of Alex Cuba’s newest release, available…
Indie rock seagazers The Foxfires formed in the late summer of 2013, as a side project which would later develop over time. Later on having the band go on to expose their sound and style of it being forged by the ethereal and sometimes dark nature of the post punk and shoegaze bands such as…
Riley Smith vocals and songwriting stunningly blend country rock, hard-hitting soulful Americana and modern pop for a sound rarely found in music today. No secret to those familiar with his lead role on the popular TV show “Nashville”, Smith’s gritty, yet smooth, singing voice and charismatic presence have built him a career on stage and…
Florida hip-hop is a world of its own: it’s got its own steamy, distinctive sound, its own cast of indelible, magnetic characters, its own attitude and stance, and its own musical and lyrical vocabulary. It doesn’t beg to be ratified by the musical mainstream. But whenever outsiders stop and listen to what’s going on in…
Hard work and hard luck are not necessarily paradoxical and both often play a major role in eventually achieving a goal. Determining what that goal actually looks like – and mapping out a plan of action to get there – is often an arduous process of swings and misses, or in musical terms, striking the…
Rising like a phoenix out of The Windy City, Electric 5 is a freshly formed, classical crossover electric string quintet that performs unique and enchanting choreographed string renditions of some of the greatest Rock and Pop successes of all time. Through their highly innovative arrangements and masterful musicianship, Electric 5 is able to recreate the…
Kita Alexander has today released her sophomore EP, Hotel, which is out now through Atlantic Records. The EP comes off the back of last year’s Like You Want EP, which has garnered mass critical acclaim and been streamed by fans all over the world in excess of 25 million times. With influences ranging from Stevie…
New song/lyric video from Connecticut-based underground metal legends, Sacred Oath. The song, “Twelve Bells”, is the title track from their new album, the band’s 10th, which comes out next Friday, May 12th. Sacred Oath has been crafting their particular brand of US metal since 1985. Their debut album “A Crystal Vision” (1988) is widely regarded…
Today, DOROTHY releases their newest single “Down to the Bottom,” a stomp-worthy, hard-rock anthem dripping with soul and attitude. Co-written by Dorothy Martin, Mark Jackson, Ian Scott and the legendary Linda Perry (Adele, Alicia Keys, Cristina Aguilera), the track’s lyrics and production combined with front-woman Dorothy Martin’s powerhouse vocals are nothing short of adrenaline-inducing. “Working…
Pop sensation Peg Parnevik catapulted into the Swedish music business in early spring 2016, and practically overnight. A year later, the young and promising Peg has a roster full of achievements including her debut single “Ain’t No Saint” (23 million streams), a Swedish-Grammy nomination, as well as an extensive national tour last summer. Peg was…
David D’Angelo is an immensely gifted young producer and multi-instrumentalist who crafts a unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, funk, and jazz into his sonic creations. “Jade” is the perfect example of this inimitable sound. Listening to it will have you wishing you were on an exotic island somewhere far, far away basking in the sun…
Multi-Platinum rap star, YG, returns today with the release of his titillating new visual for the summer smash single, “Pop It, Shake It.” Shot by Director X on the island of Trinidad & Tobago during Carnival, “Pop It, Shake It” follows YG on a journey across the island shutting down festival stages and rattling up…
Carmen Villain announces her “Planetarium” EP, out June 2nd via Smalltown Supersound, and shares the title track which serves as the first glimpse into Villain’s upcoming album, due out later this year. Melancholic piano and long wisps of reverb create a cocoon of warmth in the otherwise cold and desolate outer space in which “Planetarium”…
B.O.Y, which stands for Be Only You, is an all-girl trio that impeccably bonds the echoes of soul, rap, and R&B music into an incredibly charming ensemble. Going from unrepentantly tomboy to adventurously sexy aesthetically, these girls have that star quality that commands the attention of all who cross their path. Staying fun and classy,…
Black metal Texans EPIC DEATH, have been around since forming back in 2010. During time between then and now though, the band has gone on to play shows, write and record music, for some releases, including most recent being “Witchcraft”. Keyboardist/backing vocalist Becky Dorsett discusses said release, future plans on new music, more showcases, and…
Irish artist Elaine Mai has been crafting a reputation for atmospheric and melodic electronic music. She follows up the release of ‘The Colour Of The Night’, the first track taken from her upcoming EP with the title track ‘Praise In The Cliche’. A prominent figure in the LBGT community in Ireland, Elaine is forging a…
Rock and R&B-influenced group Roadcase Royale will be releasing a brand new single entitled Not Giving Up on May 12th. The band is fronted by Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Nancy Wilson of Heart and Liv Warfield of Prince’s New Power Generation, and also includes members from each of their respective bands. Not Giving Up is…
By now, it’s apparent that nobody is carrying the flag of big, anthemic rock and roll like The Dead Daisies. The band ripped through 2016 with the wind at their backs in support of their commercially and critically vaunted release Make Some Noise. They rocked crowds at the biggest festivals in Europe, trekked across the…
So here we are again, it is so good to be here with you. We have got an amazing talent today from NYC by the name Matty Marz. Before we get to him, lets check on some music news. First up, Google Play Music will be the default music player and music service on new…
Norwegian pop duo Skinny Days have released their new single ‘The One That Got Away’ today through Warner Music. The tropical-tinged electro-pop anthem features the soaring vocals of Norwegian singer Emilie Adams. Regarding the song and working with Emilie, Skinny Days say, “‘The One That Got Away’ is a song that mixes melancholy and feel-good…
It’s been a frigthful time in America. No matter how apolitical you felt you were a few years ago, chances are, you’ve been tugged into the fight. It’s been country versus city, nativists against multiculturalists, the wealthy against the poor. Often it’s felt like the government is at war with its own people. Quantum Split,…
Singer/songwriter Amber Coffman will release her upcoming debut album City Of No Reply June 2 on Columbia Records. The 11-track album will be available for pre-order May 19 and features singles “All To Myself” and “No Coffee.” Today, Amber Coffman released the video for her latest single “No Coffee,” watch HERE @skopemag. The visual, directed…
Fresh off the release of their official video for their new single, “Little One,” available via 300 Entertainment, Highly Suspect announce today new US headline dates, with support acts And The Kids and DJ Redbees. Touring through major markets like Chicago and Boston, the band are playing headline shows as well as making an appearance…
PVRIS have released “Heaven,” the stunning first single/video from their much anticipated album, ALL WE KNOW OF HEAVEN, ALL WE NEED OF HELL. Directed by PVRIS vocalist Lynn Gunn and longtime video collaborator Raul Gonzo, “Heaven” can be seen HERE @skopemag. Set for an August 4th release, ALL WE KNOW OF HEAVEN, ALL WE NEED…
The Charlatans have released the official video for their first album single “Plastic Machinery,” featuring Johnny Marr, from their upcoming studio album Different Days, due out May 26 via BMG. The video was shot in Barcelona by filmmaker and photographer Ewen Spencer, who is also responsible for creating the Different Days album artwork. “It was…
To try to pin down Sydney, Australia’s Kevin Tiah would be a futile exercise. A glance through his Facebook page and the initial guess might be that he’s a diehard metalhead with his leather vest, electric guitars in his cover photo, and the various shots he’s shared of him shredding. http://www.facebook.com/KevinTiahMusic/ Dig a little deeper,…
“Dumb Love,” the first ever track from breaking new Los Angeles-based band Neil Frances, debuts today—listen here @skopemag. Dumb Love was recorded in 2016 at the group’s personal studio space, Death x Vibe Studios in Downtown Los Angeles. The single speaks to the apathy of long-term, long-distance relationships. Neil Frances began writing pop music for…
Their very first single ‘Magazine’ premiered with Noisey and had waves of support then on from the likes of Stereogum, The Guardian, Hilly Dilly and more at the end of the last year, even making Indie Shuffle’s top 10 indie rock songs of the entire year, they’ve now got 130K plays on just that one…
