Feature stories and artist interviews
U.K. grime MC, producer and record label owner, SKEPTA, is set to release his long-awaited album, KONNICHIWA, on May 6 (digital) and May 27 (physical) via Boy Better Know. Konnichiwa features some of the biggest grime rappers including JME, Novelist and Wiley, the entire Boy Better Know crew, as well as global superstar Pharrell Williams.…
The fiercest new talent to emerge from the UK this year, London’s newest rising star-cum-hell raiser, GIRLI releases the video for her brand new track ‘Girls Get Angry Too’, available to buy now and impacting on PMR Records this 27th May. Premiering on FACT, the psychotic, ‘in your face’ video is the perfect fit for…
Today sees the long-awaited return of New York’s finest, the fifteen-time Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Alicia Keys, who is back with the release of a brand new single ‘In Common’ which is available now across all digital music platforms. The single is Alicia’s first release in four years, taken from her forthcoming sixth…
Australian R&B up-and-comer Vanessa Elisha’s recent collaborations have firmly put her on the map as an artist to watch in 2016. From “Out of Time” with Floridian producer XXYYXX to “I Won’t Lie” with Los Angeles’ Falcons and Vancouver’s Ekali, she has consistently received praise across the board. SPIN describes her as the “perfect voice…
Having received acclaimed mixes from rising Swedish producer and Nu-Disco master Tobtok and high-pedigree pop powerhouse FEMME, your favourite new popstar Tiggi Hawke today unleashes her first single proper, ‘In The Wild’. ‘In The Wild’ is Tiggi Hawke’s first single to be unleashed online and forms the perfect introduction to her gloriously colourful pop sound.…
Just twelve months after the four-piece burst onto the UK music scene with their acclaimed debut single Dismount, neon-lit geometric pop purveyors Joy Atlas are set to release their third single Drop Your Sword, their most vital and distinctive song to date. This near three-minute delight displays a smart and evolving sound that is brimming…
The ‘Plastic Flower’ EP featuring “White T-Shirt” and “As A Bell” reintroduced Ofelia K.’s voice to the world – compelling songs worn down to perfection that balance wistful maturity with a certain earnest and eternally young expression. Not quite pop, not quite anything else, the young singer-songwriter showcased her beautiful symmetry with her music somewhere…
“My Desire” is NedNox’s and Leng Yein’s (Asia’s DJane No. 1) first hit single. The official release was 02/05/0216 over Entraxx Records. Leng Yein has over 2,6 Mio fans on Facebook and Instagram. She is a Superstar in Asia and the female DJs with the most followers in the world. NedNox is a talented DJ,…
There is a tidal wave of cross-cultural expression washing inland out of Long Beach and Rudy De Anda is at the forefront of this genre-bending, sonic re-definition of the musical melting pot. Rudy De Anda will release Delay, Cadaver of a Day on June 24 via Porch Party Records. Delay, Cadaver of a Day was…
Good morning to all from rainy New England. It feels so #blessed to be here again and be alive and able to enjoy & share more Skope music with you today! Before we get to talking with Kenny Fame lets see what is going on in music today. Dubbed ‘a website built by musicians for…
Following debut single ‘I Feel’ in December 2015, and receiving praise from everyone from The Line Of Best Fit to NOISEY and radio spins from Zane Lowe (Next Hype), Phil Taggart, Annie Mac and Huw Stephens at Radio 1, Bad Sounds return with the release of new single ‘Avalanche’, out 29th April via Killing Moon…
Later this year, Cinncinnati’s Dawg Yawp will release their debut LP via Old Flame Records. Still in their early days, the duo of Rob Keenan and Tyler Randall has been deemed “…one of the most original and intricately considered bands in Cincinnati’s musical history” by their local alt-weekly CityBeat and have been played on NPR’s…
Celebrated UK composer and electronic artist Anna Meredith is excited to share the new music video for “Something Helpful,” taken off her debut album Varmints, named “Best New Music” by Pitchfork and released this past March via Moshi Moshi Records. Directed by Jonny Sanders, who was also behind the lens for Meredith’s “R Type” video,…
KROQ-FM Los Angeles DJ Nicole Alvarez announced on air that “this band has more buzz than a city of bees” and the David vs. Goliath story of unsigned band Death Valley Dreams is resonating with radio stations and fans across the nation. The single “Words like Fire” has already been heard in large radio markets…
Award-winning singer/songwriter Rachael Sage has announced the release of her forthcoming full-length studio album, “Choreographic”, due May 20 (MPress/ILS/Caroline). Through this self-described “ballet-pop”, Sage delivers a musically ambitious and emotionally accessible tribute to her very first love: Dance. Fresh off the heels of her 13th song placement on Lifetime TV’s Dance Moms, Sage’s music has…
It’s been just under a year since the release of her debut single ‘Grow’ saw her win over critics and audiences alike, and now British singer, Frances, releases a new video for ‘Don’t Worry About Me’, out now on Capitol Records. The follow-up to her acclaimed single ‘Borrowed Time’ (co-written with Howard Lawrence from Disclosure),…
Lena Fayre’s talent and hard work has earned her quite a push from nearly every quarter. She’s won a plethora of songwriting awards, including The John Lennon Songwriting Award in March 2016 for her song “Ophelia” and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers 2015 “I Create Music” EXPO Opportunity winner. These are impressive…
On the heels of winning ACM Video of the Year Award for “Mr. Misunderstood” earlier this month, Eric Church has premiered his new music video for current single, “Record Year,” on Vevo earlier today with a broadcast debut on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown this Saturday, April 30. The music video again enlists directors John Peets…
Japan Soul returns with a brand new song called “Chica”. The song expresses solidarity with women, too often the subject of gross harassment, while acknowledging its own conflicted male gaze. Sonically, it’s a leap forward for Japan Soul as they double down on their signature art-funk as a full-fledged band. Keyboardist Matt McMurry is also…
“As artists, the need to create and share our music is what drives us. “True Colors” is an extremely meaningful song to me and when I learned the song also spoke to Kesha it became even more special and took on new meaning. We went into the studio to reimagine “True Colors” together and I’m…
On August 19th Marius Lauber AKA Roosevelt releases his stunning, self-titled debut album via City Slang / Greco-Roman records. To mark its launch Roosevelt unveiled a new video- which features two tracks from the album (“Colours” and “Moving On”)- along with the album’s tracklist and artwork (see below). This double-bill approach gives more insight into…
Multi-platinum, Grammy® Award winning rock band IMAGINE DRAGONS release their brand new song, “Not Today” from the THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, ME BEFORE YOU. Those who pre-order the soundtrack will receive an instant download of “Not Today.” Listen to the song HERE. Interscope Records will release the soundtrack to New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer…
Growing up in Portmore, Jamaica was not an easy road for Andrae Sutherland. As young as seven years old, Andre trained himself as a vocalist and performer in the tradition of many of the great Jamaican musicians that came before him. As many of his friends took the well-travelled route of drugs and crime, Popcaan…
Rising Australian singer/songwriter and producer George Maple returns with a vengeance with her first track of 2016, “Sticks and Horses” featuring GoldLink, and a smoldering new companion music video. The massive track produced by Maple, What So Not, Noah Breakfast, and WILLS shows her versatility and puts forth an infectious, hard-hitting melody coupled with GoldLink’s…
There’s a theme running through the beauteous new EP by The fin. that permeates more than just the song titles. Oceanic imagery features heavily in Yuto Uchino’s lyrics, as references to ship, shore and submersion loom large. The singer articulates these tales of impermanence and transition to a shimmering, sophisticated indie art-pop backing that will…
Samm Henshaw has premiered new single ‘Our Love’, which is available immediately when pre-ordering his forthcoming second EP, ‘The Sound Experiment 2’ (impacting July 15th via Columbia Records). Following a string of sold-out shows, the soulful 22-year-old will tour the UK in May – featuring London’s Oslo on May 25th – before an extensive European…
Half Mexican half Lebanese Indie / hip hop artist Blu Fiefer has revealed her debut single “Jukebox” today. Self produced by Blu in collaboration with Liliane Chlela and mixed by double Grammy award winner Alex Venguer Jukebox is an uncompromising introduction to an artist driven by creating art on her own terms. Drawing in from…
California based emcee and activist, Unity Lewis, has joined forces with Funk icon George Clinton, along with Sly Stone, and P Funk Allstar, Sheila Brody aka Amuka, to bring you the visuals for “Free the Funk.” In the new video, Clinton and Lewis tackle the issue copyright, something close to Clinton’s heart and something he…
Calgary’s eclectic indie group L.T.Leif are back with their unique sound and catchy melodies. The group has recently premiered new tracks from their upcoming release Shadow on the Brim / Rough Beasts. L.T.Leif (For fans of: The Microphones, Joanna Newsom, Angel Olsen) is comprised of: Laura Leif (ukulele, vocals, synths), Dice Parks (synths, strings, percussion),…
Many artists are quick to champion their roots in major metropolitan areas like NYC, LA, Nashville, and so on. These cities are seen as hotbeds of what’s modern and cutting edge, where the next trend is around the corner. Jacksonville, Missouri, home to Rock Road Rebels, is not one of those towns. With a 2010…
Maty Noyes is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, originally from Corinth, Mississippi. In 2015, she made a buzzworthy introduction as the featured vocalist on “Angel,” the closing track from The Weeknd’s critically acclaimed album Beauty Behind The Madness. Noyes wrote and is featured on Kygo’s international smash single, “Stay” which reached #1 on Billboard’s…
Breaker Novogratz is a multi-talented young performer who splits his time acting, singing, dancing and modeling. Recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York City, Breaker has just released his second single, “Home”, which follows his pop inspired hit, “Family”, which was featured in Old Navy’s 2015 Holiday campaign. The new song teams up a…
Hello to all my music minded friends across the globe, it is so good to see you all! So like so many of you I was so sad to hear of Prince’s passing last week. I was also quite surprised how many videos on youtube connect his death to the Illuminati. Search “prince illuminati” and…
New York City-based singer-songwriter Sophie Strauss is excited to announce the release of her debut EP titled Yeah No Fine. In between shifts selling peaches at the Santa Monica farmers market, Strauss recorded Yeah No Fine at Endless Noise Studios with Jeff Elmassian and it is as much a glance at the California landscape as…
Meg Myers dominated Coachella this weekend with another incredible live performance. According to Pitchfork, “Meg Myers ruled the Gobi tent. The Nashville-born songstress won over the crowd with her smart, incisive alt-rock, showing why she has such an obsessive cult following.” Following a second Coachella performance next weekend (Sunday – 3:45pm – Gobi Tent), Meg…
Melbourne-based electro-pop artist, Aeora, releases her new single, “Medicine.” The song reflects the frustration and sadness she felt over the illness of someone close to her, and showcases her vocals and mature songwriting. This is the first track from Aeora’s upcoming EP, Alt., slated for release in July 2016. Aeora began as the hobby and…
Los Angeles based singer/producer SAÍGO’s debut single, “So Natural”, emerges from the underground of new-and future-soul, melding electronic elements and broken beats with silky vocals. Described by SAÍGO, “So Natural” was written about the competition of natural instincts, a tug of war between emotions that evolves into a flurry of kinetic action. The result of…
Swedish pop stalwart Sophia Somajo releases new single ‘Sapphire’ April 21st on Razzia Records as part of The Blue Chapter. The industrial-tinged electro pop anthem ‘Sapphire’ is a song that drips with longing. “It’s about chasing after something that you know you cannot get. About building someone up to be something they aren’t. I have…
Australia’s rising star producers Futuristic announce the release of their new weapon CA$E, dropping on heavyweight label Ministry of Sound/Downright Records on April 18th. Futuristic are known for their brash, no holds barred, bass heavy sound and their newest release CA$E takes this to a whole new level. Collaborating with British producer BCKSLVSH, the track…
Finnish cinematic metal band Dark Sarah (of ex Amberian Dawn singer Heidi Parviainen) will release a new album called “The Puzzle” later this year. The first music video for the song “Little Men” is just released. Musically “The Puzzle” album will continue the cinematic metal sound, but this time a bit heavier and faster, combining…
