Feature stories and artist interviews
Energetic, engaging lives shows. A dedication to the post hardcore genre. Most importantly, an innate ability to strike a perfect balance between melody and metal. These are the characteristics that define Regensburg, Germany’s outfit The Edge Of Reason. http://www.the-edge-of-reason.de/ The band released their debut album, Broken But Not Torn, in 2017 to widespread applause from…
Jeff Hartman has been writing and performing original songs since 1980. He is the owner of Screaming Wife Productions, LLC and has been a member of the Recording Academy for 15 years. He is an internationally recognized songwriter and recording artist and has worked with Grammy- nominated writers and artists. Jeff lives with his wife…
Madelyn Victoria’s music videos have received more than 600,000 views on her Youtube channel. The video for her breakout hit, “He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor” reached #1 on the Y’allwire Most Watched country music video chart. Her acoustic performance video cover of her idol, George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 240,000…
6Gang’s been an active act for some time, released a few singles, with more music underway as of currently. So much activity has been in and out of their lives, it is hard to keep up with it all. No matter what though, 6Gang just want to make music, get it heard, play some shows,…
London producer/songwriter TIEKS releases his new track “Say A Prayer” featuring musical legend, Chaka Khan, and Jamaican singer/songwriter, Popcaan. TIEKS also releases the lyric video for the track, which is available now at all digital retail providers. TIEKS has established himself as a talent to watch. The London-based producer/songwriter has worked with Florence & The…
Today, Steve Aoki announced via his Instagram account the remix “Darker Than The Light That Never Bleeds” (Chester Forever Steve Aoki Remix). The song is a mash up of “Darker Than Blood” and “A Light That Never Comes,” two songs he created with Linkin Park. Steve made the mash up as his tribute to his…
At one minute past midnight Kid Rock unveiled his latest song “Tennessee Mountain Top” on streaming and sales platforms. “Tennessee Mountain Top” is impacting at Country Radio October 2. The track brings out a Country infused southern rock spirit that has drawn Country fans to Kid Rock for almost two decades since he released the…
Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Jordan Bratton returns today with the release of his new single “Pieces” via Rebirth Entertainment/1009 Records/RCA Records. “Pieces” is produced by Pop + Oak (Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, Miguel) and written by Jordan Bratton and Pop + Oak. Hailing from Long Island, NY, the 22-year-old received his first taste of the spotlight while in…
Atlanta born lyricist, Tommie King releases his debut single, “Diamonds” produced by Wayz Whizz. Listen to “Diamonds” on Soundcloud here @skopemag. Making his own music by the time he was nine years-old, recording officially by eleven – the young mogul known as Brian Mitchell discovered his connection to music and natural talent extremely early in…
Enigmatic singer Sampson has announced the release of her debut single ‘Shake The Fire’. Beautifully melancholic, ‘Shake The Fire’ is reminiscent of the likes of London Grammar and Lana Del Rey, creating an emotional landscape of delicate electronica. Regarding the single Sampson says, “‘Shake The Fire’ is about papa (my grandad), who was a huge…
Powerman 5000 releases the official music video for “Sid Vicious in a Dress,” the first single off the upcoming album, New Wave, available worldwide on October 27, 2017, from Pavement Entertainment. The video depicts the ultimate rebel girl, who embodies Sid Vicious in spirit and encounters the band in a gritty nightclub. She turns everything…
Sydney indie-soul outfit Levingstone are back with a pulsing new single rich with their trademark combination of lush harmony, groove and imagery – titled “Ritual,” from their upcoming EP Overland. The tune was premiered on TheMusic.com and has already been played on Roots N All – Triple J. It has been described by the band…
Rider releases ‘A Little Light’ on September 15th. She writes, produces and plays all the instruments on her songs – so rare in such a male dominated industry! She also writes all her lyrics and melodies and the video is also completely her concept being autobiographical. Rider’s music has already been played at the opening…
My Silent Bravery is nothing if not prolific, with five studio albums, a remix album, and an acoustic album under his belt. Later this year, he’ll release his sixth studio album, Willing To Try. It’s the follow-up to 2016’s Breakthrough, but don’t expect another rendition of the same songs. While previous releases drew comparisons…
Raven Salve’ (formerly known as Lady Ebony) discovered her passion for singing at an early age. Since then, she has grown up into a beautiful woman, taking her passion of music as her density and healing source. Thus, she has gone on to do performances for the large and small crowds, including appearances elsewhere in…
Following a successful career in Norwegian folk-tet Katzenjammer, today sees Sol Heilo share the video for ‘America’ the lead single from her upcoming debut solo album ‘Skinhorse Playground’. Setting the tone for what is to come – ‘America’ is a sparkling ode to the unknown, and the promise of new places and faces. It’s indicative…
Newcomer Jaira Burns releases a Alexandra Gavillet directed visual for her new single “Burn Slow.” The song is produced by Ryghteous Ryan (Ariana Grande/Wiz Khalifa) and Chizzy (Jennifer Lopez/Chris Brown). “Burn Slow” is Jaira Burns’ new metaphoric melody, juxtaposing the slow and steady beginnings of a romance and the easy burn of a late-night smoke.…
Boasting a powerful indie-folk-rock sound with subtle hymnal and gospel tones, their story-based anthems have drawn comparisons to the likes of Of Monsters and Men, Kodaline and Fleet foxes. Having played shows and received airplay across the UK including BBC Radio 2, the Midlands outfit are now set to return with their new single “Magnificent”…
Brandi Bright is a star in the making as she has made inroads with her music. Known to her fans as Charm’n, the stage name fits her well. She is sexy, attractive and tells it like it is. Charm’n was raised by a single mother along with two sisters. To say she grew up tough…
The woman, the rocker, the legend, Janet Gardner is back! After an extended hiatus, the former lead singer of seminal metal act Vixen has signed with Pavement Entertainment to release her first self-titled album in August, her first since 1998’s Tangerine. Paired up with producer/songwriter/guitarist Justin James, this album will surely reveal a new style…
Fresh off her five-country European tour, Jessica Lynn returns to her home state of New York to celebrate the release of her new EP, Look at Me That Way, which just officially launched on iTunes and all other digital sites in the US on September 1, 2017. The EP was produced by the internationally acclaimed…
We last saw the trip-hop pop band Tremble doing stripped down covers and playing with a 90’s inspired electro sound perfectly illuminated by singer/songwriter Kelly Sweet’s chillingly soft voice. Now the band is back with a captivating new single, “Thorns,” and a video that’s exactly as dark, hypnotic, and stimulating as you’d expect. http://www.trembleofficial.com/ The…
20 year old singer/songwriter Amy Lawton has today released her debut single ‘Undone’. A gorgeous, upbeat slice of country pop, the single is an impressive introduction to one of the brightest new talents to emerge this year. ‘Undone’ has already received great support from Deezer who featured the song prominently in their ‘Brand New UK’…
With 2015’s debut album Class charting in the UK Top 100 and Scottish Top 10, reaching number one in the UK Indie Breakers chart, and receiving over three million plays on Spotify, The LaFontaines are ready to top that success with the seething power of their second album Common Problem, out on 27th October 2017…
Canadian-born pop artist FJØRA has unveiled the third single, “Shallow,” from her upcoming debut EP, WATERCOLOR. FJØRA’s goal for this debut was to create an instinctual, visceral, and organic sound emanating from her musical heritage. WATERCOLOR will be released on September 29 on UNSECRET MUSIC. FJØRA partnered with Nashville artist/producer Michael McEachern to create “Shallow.”…
Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth is widely respected for his charity efforts and his annual Trae Day initiative, having received the key to the city earlier this summer from Mayor Sylvester Turner. With Hurricane Harvey crippling Houston and the surrounding areas this week, Trae has gone to work, marshaling boats to help those stranded in…
After the break-out success of her critically-acclaimed debut mixtape, STEFFLON DON releases the video for her first official single ‘Hurtin’ Me’, featuring NYC rapper French Montana. Directed by Steff & Luke Biggins (Yxng Bane, Stormzy), ‘Hurtin’ Me’ is the first official single from Steff’s Universal Music imprint V-IV Records and also serves as her first…
The New Zealand rock powerhouse is back with a vengeance with their highly anticipated album titled ‘One’ due out this month. I first heard this group back in 2013 and knew then that Merrin had that special, unique quality and powerful sound that would help them stand out in a sea of musicians. Four years…
In honor of the 3rd Annual International Day of Yoga on June 21st, world-renowned yoga teacher Wai Lana is releasing her new “Oh My Sweet Lord” music video. Get ready to see a side of Wai Lana unlike anything you have ever seen before. Whether you recognize Wai Lana as an expert yoga teacher, a…
Her new single “Love Transformation” is coming out this month and her tour will feature concerts and appearances in New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Milwaukee, Des Moines and Denver, along with stops in Kansas, Arizona and California too. Anne is driving cross-country (from New York to Los Angeles), while transforming the face of her van into…
Like a gift box, there is always a surprise hidden in the performances of the new band, ‘Box of Chocolates’ (B.O.C). The new magic they are about to weave is called ‘US OR NOBODY’, a mixtape that will be out early November. The event follows the band being signed as the exclusive, new artists of…
The enigmatic triple j’s House Party host, artist and songwriter KLP today releases her new single ‘Melt’ – an anthemic dance groove born from finding blissful places amongst the madness. On writing the track KLP said, “Sometimes you wanna just run away from it all and melt info a warm and safe place where it…
JESSIE WARE today shares “Selfish Love,” the follow-up to the single “Midnight.” The track premiered today as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1 and is accompanied by a video directed by Tom Beard. “Selfish Love” is available via PMR/Friends Keep Secrets/ Interscope Records. “‘Selfish Love’ is a track that reminds me why I enjoy…
British singer-songwriter Paloma Faith – whose last three albums went double platinum in the UK, with each selling more than the last – makes her long-awaited return to music with the release of her euphoric new single “Crybaby.” Listen HERE @skopemag. Written by Paloma, Lindy Robbins, Cleo Tighe and Starsmith, who also produced the track,…
There are plenty of artists coming up out of Brooklyn right now, but while everybody’s reporting, Peter Currency has a different newscast and is truly doing his own thing. Save for a few years when he was younger which he spent living in Haiti with his family, he has lived in Brooklyn his entire life.…
LA’s Lael has dropped a new single titled “Drive” which is now available on Spotify, Apple Music and other digital retailers. Lael says, “The song ‘Drive’, was fun to produce. The sounds and production were some of my favorite to work on this year. I love what the song represents, which is traveling and connection…
What makes a great summer song? It should come on with the easy inevitability of an ocean breeze, but it also needs to be sufficiently energetic to move the crowd at a party. It needs to sound contemporary enough to capture the moment, but timeless enough to conjure memories of all the summers gone by.…
New EP presale available Sept 1 and available everywhere Sept 8, 2017. With a soulful voice, haunting synths and a hiphop beat that hits your chest, its no wonder listeners are already falling in love with up and comer Bianca Gisselle. A talented singer/songwriter who has penned songs with Gin Wigmore, Merges, Jason Butler of…
Work marks Pope’s seventh studio album. To date, he has surpassed one million monthly listeners on Spotify, sold out shows in more than 20 countries, sold over 2 million digital tracks, had over 200 million streams on Spotify, 630 million plays on Pandora and 150 million views on YouTube. The album was recorded completely in…
Ana Morris the 19-year-old Hoosier, is a contemporary soul singer willing to bare it all, to get her name out into the open, even though she has yet to find herself. “Hit That”, and “Take A Ride”, establishes Anna’s confidence as an individual, as she is introducing herself and her goals within the music industry.…
