Feature stories and artist interviews
In the dimly lit interior of a small nightclub, where the stale smell of a thousand extinguished cigarettes drowns out the smell of spilt beer and broken dreams, a band plays against a backdrop of cheap golden tinsel. Outside, palm trees line the night’s horizon. In the years to come, the streets will swell into…
New R&B songstress, Dye Hard has released her new single ‘Change Up’, the second single on her debut EP “DYMOND”. The follow up to her last single ‘Don’t Know Us’ is equally captivating and features playful but candid lyrics reminiscent to classic 90’s r&b artists such as Brandy, Monica and Aaliyah.”Don’t change up, don’t change…
“Our lyrics question the nature of your reality”, John Shannon of “cosmic rock and roll” trio theSHIFT boldly declares on the band’s website. Shannon (vocals/guitar) and his bandmates MJ Lambert (drums) and Ben Geis (bass) attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but the group now calls New York City home. While they make great…
Manchester-based four-piece Everything Everything return with a brand new single “Can’t Do”. It’s the first to be taken from their forthcoming new album “A Fever Dream” which has been produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Depeche Mode). The the official video — which also debuted today — was directed by Holly Blakey who the…
Slumberland Records and Grey Market are excited to announce Cage Tropical, the new album from Brooklyn-based artist, Frankie Rose, due August 11. Featuring sci-fi references and ’80s influences, the lead single “Trouble” is described by The Line of Best Fit as, “a driving first taste, with a rock-solid motorik underpinning Rose’s wiry synthwork and frayed…
Quebec City underground pop-rock heroes Mauves grace us with their sensually teasing new video for the track Eh Fille (Hey Girl), a slow grooving burner found on their most recent release Coco. Temptation, desire, morality and anxiety are all at play in the gorgeously shot and directed clip, a reminder that at our most vulnerable…
‘Beam Me Up’ is the follow-up to their triumphant return single ‘Ballad of Black & White’, which The Line of Best Fit described as “a summer anthem in the making. Rock and roll at its most addictive and sprawling, the track radiates with a nostalgia for sun-soaked fields and pints in paper cups. With this…
So here we are back at in on a Wednesday in June 2017. It is so good to be here with you today. We have an awesome band from Philly on today by the name The Undercoats. We have much to get to with them but first some music news. The Merlin Member Survey 2017…
From the West Side of Chicago to a world-wide stage, Twista has been killing the rap game for more than two and a half decades. Known as one of the pioneers of fast-paced “chopper” rap, he has nine albums under his belt and has earned an impressive social media footprint. Twista recently announced that his…
New York City is home to plenty of aspiring artists and musicians, but with his eclectic sounds and unique narratives, R&B artist Xavier White stands out from the crowd. He released his debut EP Cancer Vs. Gemini last June, and in addition to reaching more than half a million plays on Spotify, his songs have…
Last week, Larsen announced his forthcoming release of Resolute (out July 21 via Nettwerk Records), the follow up album to his debut release Vagabond. Check out the latest song from the album, “Chicago Song.” The song details a different kind of love for Larsen that happened in the city. The song is about a love…
Fresh from their recent run of sold-out UK shows celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their lauded third album Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever, The Cribstoday released a new video for their latest single “In Your Palace,” created by the band and their longtime collaborator Andrew Knowles.”In Your Palace” emerges from the band’s recent studio session…
South Carolina native Pam Taylor is locked and loaded and ready to steal hearts with her authentic, heavy-hitting American roots rock sound. After starting the Pam Taylor Band in 2011, Taylor hit the top of the Roots Music and Blues music charts with her debut album, Hot Mess, in 2012 and sold out music halls…
Artistic rock band Fox Grin, are from Atlanta GA and Nashville, TN. Taking together a number of genre choices to express their creativity, leading to a handful of releases, including most recent being an EP titled “Dawn”. Fox Grin have got so much in-store that they just want to get out and tour, tour, tour!…
MSN messenger, coloured fringes, and studded belts- who else misses the glory days of “the scene”? Earlier this year, we partnered with Sydney, Australia-based musician Kevin Tiah to promote his “Fight For You” music video and now, he’s back with the lyric video for “Bring Back 2005″, a pop-punk singalong jam that could be straight…
La Poré is the project of Nick Samson, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Columbus, Ohio. Samson categorizes his sound as Synth/Psych-Pop, inspired by artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and recent offerings from The Weeknd, Foster the People, Neon Indian, and Tame Impala. Following the debut of the single “Close”, out on June 9th, La…
Elia Pazzini- known to most simply as Elia- was born in Italy. His musical path began recently, at the age of 22. In some ways, it saved his life. Stuck in not only a painful relationship, but also an academic life path that was conventional but unfulfilling, Elia found solace in inspiration in his music.…
Melbourne based 18 year old singer-songwriter Samsaruh today releases her debut single ‘Golden To Thrive’. Despite her young age, Sam is already an experienced artist having worked with Peking Duk, Way of the Eagle, Just A Gent and performed at Splendour in the Grass while still in High School. ‘Golden To Thrive’ was written by…
Formed in Staten Island in 1981, Force M.D.s got their start performing on the Staten Island Ferry, where they met Radio personality and influential producer Mr. Magic. Soon, Mr. Magic brought them in to the Tommy Boy Records office and signed them on the spot. Force M.D.s are known for being one of the pioneers…
With his latest release, Lee Williams covers the Archie’s classic “Sugar Sugar” In keeping many the original elements of the 1969 classic, the vocals here are the standout! However, in this version Lee adds his gritty guitar tones to liven it up a bit! Those who like good music with a happy, positive vibe should…
Dorin Yanni’s excellent new indie-folk release “Whistle”. the track is the latest single taken from her debut album “Through The Magic”. Dorin first made waves in her native Israel as a contestant on The Voice where her unique voice mesmerised audiences. She surprised many when she chose to focus on folk and indie-folk after leaving…
“Without U” is MusicByKip’s debut music video, but this native of Hawaii and Pacific N.W. has been making music for most of his life. From playing brass instruments in grade school to choirs in high school and college to musicals and beyond, he’s done it all. He received multiple Performing Arts Awards- including one for…
Born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised on the northside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Micheal Terry, professionally known by his stage name Lil T3rry is a talented recording artist currently residing in Atlanta, GA who is aiming to shake up the music industry with his sound and BGM (Brothers Getting Money) movement. Lil T3rry is 1/3 of…
Glen Campbell’s remarkable life story – the real-life rags-to-riches tale of a boy who grew up as one of 12 children to poor Arkansas sharecroppers in the ’30s and went on to become one of the most revered singers and guitarists in popular music – is told in his just released song, “Arkansas Farmboy.” The…
PJ Harvey and Egyptian recording artist Ramy Essam have come together to write and record ‘The Camp’ – a track which they hope will raise awareness and much needed support towards the health and educational well-being of displaced children in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon. ‘The Camp’ will be digitally on Friday 9 June 2017.…
English musician Nadine Shah has recently announced the release of Holiday Destination, her brilliant and compelling third album due out August 25th on 1965 Records as well as sharing the potent first cut “Out The Way”. Today she has shared new track “Yes Men”, a fearless commentary on power and manipulation. Listen to it HERE.…
Cado is an independent music duo comprised of lyricist Matt McKeen and producer Cam Cox, they are from Boston and currently Brooklyn-based. Their styles blend together to create refreshing and innovative rap which sonically draws its inspiration from all ranges of music from R&B, trap, and EDM to indie folk. McKeen’s thoughtful and energy filled…
An authentic triple threat, Mista Roe is an incomparable singer/songwriter, performing artist and the President and CEO of Mista Roe Music Group, Inc. Southern rap artists have often been respected for the truth in their lyrics, and with creativity as home-grown and cultivated as any other, these artists have engraved a niche all their own;…
So here we are, back at it on a Wednesday. It is so good to be here today. Today I am so excited to have Aremu on here @ Skoped Out. I feel in love with his music from his Soundcloud page. His sound is so unique, melodic, and welcoming I had to have him…
Disco (release date June 5th) was written with a sense of urgency while Ms. Gold Sponge’s plane was warming its engines on the tarmac, and the song fully captures the mad freedom of Sociopathic Freedom Pop. Recorded entirely at night during a pagan ritual involving human bones and the gore of the cult classic film…
Most 12-year-olds are just beginning to figure out who they are, but Ashley Lanzoni has already spent years working hard to pursue her dreams. She moved with her family from Boston to New York City to continue her training in voice, acting, and dance, and has since appeared on stage and in several recording and…
Out today, Dia Frampton partners with Yahoo! Music to premiere the official music video for “Dead Man” from her latest album Bruises (out now via Nettwerk Records). Directed by award-winning, Korean American filmmaker Andrew Ahn, the video is the first installment in a two-part connected series. Both “Dead Man” and the yet to be released…
Rowdy, genre-bending quintet, The Dull Blue Lights, released a brand new single called “A Deeper Blue” last week. The track, described by Glide Magazine as an “energetic romp exploding with garage rock riffs and boogie boogie piano”, is the latest single from The Dull Blue Lights’ upcoming self-titled debut album, due out July 13th— Fun…
The Only Way Is Up for British rapper Sharpey Major who plans to make music all about money, music and those MAJOR moves. As well as hitting the touring block this summer Major has a track due for release with Manchester artist Lady Ice, he has according to his social media also been hanging around…
New Orleans-born John “Papa” Gros (pronounced “grow”) has spent more than a quarter of a century behind the piano backing the music of the “Big Easy.” His latest hit “Cocaine and Chicken Fricassee” is a track that blends the raw and hardcore sounds of Rock & Roll, the fun, dance-infused sound of Funk and roots-y…
Kabaka Pyramid’s musical journey reaches a new milestone with the release of his forthcoming debut album Contraband. The album’s lead single, “Can’t Breathe,” delivers a potent message on painful and stressful situations individuals face by living in a toxic system, literally and figuratively. “I was watching ‘Lauryn Hill Unplugged’ and I was struck by the…
“Sophisticated” is undoubtedly the perfect name for the latest release from MICKY, the multi-talented singer, songwriter and stageman who seamlessly blends modern pop music with elements of classic rock and Motown. MICKY is nothing if not a fantastically sophisticated artist and performer, who sounds like a cross between Bruno Mars, Fitz & The Tantrums and…
Today, Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records’ recording artist SZA releases “Broken Clocks,” a new track off her long-awaited album Ctrl, which will be released digitally on June 9th. The track is produced by ThankGod4Cody. Ctrl is currently available for pre-order at all digital music providers and includes instant downloads of “Broken Clocks,” “Drew Barrymore” and the…
Following on from the success of single ‘Hard’, released late last year, New Zealand born goth-pop artist So Below has returned with a brand new single, ‘Ruin’. Co-written with SOMBEAR of Now, Now and Chelsea Jade – with additional production from The Naked and Famous’ Aaron Short – the track takes cues from the darker…
Whether it’s through hosting triple j’s House Party each Saturday night, her own solo music or co-writing for numerous other artists, chances are you’ve listened to a KLP track before. Today KLP released her new single ‘Changes’, a house, funk driven dance number that you can’t help but get stuck in your head. “Change is…
