Feature stories and artist interviews
If you started at “A” in any musical library, you’d likely – and unfortunately – be fatigued before even reaching what Indie Shuffle calls “so goddamn fresh that you’re going to feel like you just showered after listening.” That’s because the artist behind this extraordinary sound simply goes by (Z). The freakishly talented singer, songwriter…
“Faith” Video, Country Pop Star Eileen Carey Encourages Women to have Faith in themselves and move-on from a bad relationship The MuseBox announced that rising California country star Eileen Carey has released the music video for “Faith,”her new and already charting inspirational single that encourages women to find independence and strength in themselves. Carey’s last…
Israeli musician, Snir Yamin, releases his music video, “Taking (#PrayForWorldPeace Cut),” in effort to promote peace in the wake of the ISIS attacks on the people of Paris, France on November 13, 2015. The video highlights scenes of violence in the recent Paris attack as well as from 9/11 in NYC and the recent Mali…
Nada Surf has announced the release of its new album, You Know Who You Are, out March 4, 2016. The band’s eighth record and fifth for Barsuk, it was produced by long-time comrade Tom Beaujour at Nuthouse Recording n Hoboken, NJ. The album marks the band’s first as an official quartet with the core unit…
So here we are on a rainy Wednesday here in the Skope HQ New England. It is so good to be alive & here listening & talking about music, what could be better! There is so much going on so lets get right to it. In legal news, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice confirmed in…
New York City, based pop/rock singer songwriter, Peter Kelly, releases a new LP titled, Don’t Let Me Be Alone, featuring the singles “Like We Do” “Fear of Landing” and “Tailwind (It’s A Beautiful Day).” The album premiered on Songwriting Magazine, October 30th. A trained guitarist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Kelly graduated…
Alison Wonderland has announced her first US headlining tour kicking off on February 2nd, 2016. To celebrate the news she has released a new song “Already Gone” feat. BRAVE and Lido. The track is a soulful collaboration combining R&B with Alyson’s acute pop sensibility and is available to stream now. The Australia-born, classically trained cellist…
Since the release of What Moon Things’ self-titled debut album, which Pitchfork heralded as a collection of “anti-romantic horror stories [that] find a band who’s fanged, emaciated and out for blood,” the NYC-by-way-of-New Paltz duo signed to Grand Jury Music, toured relentlessly (including dates at this year’s SXSW Festival and CMJ Music Marathon) and were…
Wrathrone plays brutal old school death metal with their own spices. Early years 2008-2011 Wrathrone was doing gigs in slow flow, though the first self-released EP “Burning Hatred” saw the daylight in 2011. The second self-released EP “Left Unburied” was out in 2013. From the year 2013 Wrathrone did gigs more and more, and now…
To coincide with the release of their forthcoming single ‘Into The Night’, director Markus Lundqvist and NERO’s very own Dan Stephens have shared directorial duties on creating an electrifying, anime visual experience. ‘Into The Night’ is the band’s forthcoming release from ‘Between II Worlds’, following huge records ‘The Thrill’,‘Satisfy’ & ‘Two Minds’. The ‘Into the…
Today, singer, songwriter and recording artist, Ben Lee, launches a brand new video for the track “The Body Of Love”, from his current album Love is the Great Rebellion. Ben explains the short film: “The Body of Love” is a song about the gentle ache of opening our heart to something bigger. To another human…
Global superstar DJ/producer and RIAA quadruple-platinum selling artist Avicii, who is renowned for his uplifting melodies and beats, today premiered the video for “Broken Arrows,” the third single from his STORIES album, which has aggregated sales of more than 1 million since its release in September. The track will also be featured in tomorrow night’s…
We wanted to start a conversation with you, about you, for you. This one’s about Love. We traveled across North America and asked hundreds of you to share with us what you want to talk about. What’s on your mind? This isn’t about us. This is about you. Your chance. Your voice. Your words. Watch…
Emerging singer-songwriter Keiandra has revealed her stunning debut single Wanted. The track is the first to be taken from her debut EP Empty Palaces due for release early next year and serves as the perfect introduction to the 18-year-old’s sumptuous sound and heartfelt lyrics which are sure to earn her plenty of plaudits. Drawing off…
Fueled By Ramen recording group, Against The Current have released the official video for their new single “Outsiders.” The group, from Poughkeepsie, NY is currently wrapping up the North American leg of their headline “Gravity World Tour” that has taken the trio from Poughkeepsie, NY throughout Europe & Asia. The band will play a sold-out…
“Tonight, Let me begin with a preface to a letter I wrote a few weeks ago from my hotel room in Berlin while on our final tour for this album. I felt the need to write this foreword in light of the heartbreaking tragedies of Nov. 13th, as this project has now taken on an…
Grammy-nominated rock band Cage the Elephant released a new song today from their forthcoming fourth album Tell Me I’m Pretty – PRESS HERE to listen to “Trouble,” which premiered on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show. The song is the second song off of Tell Me I’m Pretty, which will be released December 18th, 2015 via…
Experimental rock act, Terra Alive have unveiled the highly anticipated music video for single, “Puzzle”. Terra Alive sets the stage for this video along a wave-crashing coastline which captures the essence of this California group’s sonic and spiritual qualities. One listen will have you dancing along to the infectious beat of technical guitar work over…
Devon Seven is half danish, half malaysian. She is an independent and proud musician who writes, composes and produces her own music, creating crisp electronic pop with melancholic lyrics about her life in general, falling in love with girls, and the heartache of breaking up. On the 9th of September she released the single ‘The…
Lauren Marsh announces the second single off of her upcoming EP, Veracity, due out January 22. Titled “Wildfire,” this track delivers an Adele-flavored ballad that begins with sparse piano chords, but comes into its own as a gargantuan falsetto-and-synth driven machine. Don’t let the sparse piano articulations that introduce the track fool you–driving kick drum…
Songwriter James Mason releases his debut EP Loudest Child under the name PJKTS on November 17th. The project emerges from the LA indie pop scene inhabited by producer Ethan Kaufmann (Wild Party), who was a driving influence of the EP’s electrifying, synthpop sound. The two teamed up in Silver Lake, CA to record Loudest Child,…
Prior to release tomorrow, London brothers Over Sands have revealed a third track from their self-titled debut EP. Two Cranes has just gone live on the soundcloud whilst their free entry debut show will be held on the 25th of November at The Sebright Arms. Two Cranes arrives the day before release, a hugely considered…
Autolux has released a new track, “Soft Scene,” the first taste of new music from the enigmatic Los Angeles-based trio of Carla Azar, Greg Edwards, and Eugene Goreshter. “Soft Scene” maintains the band’s commitment to experimentation—fearlessly transforming pop songs into pure sonic explorations. The track—driven by stuttered beats and played with damaged percussive sound—was created…
Olivia returns with a vibrant new Christmas song, “Christmas for Two” that is guaranteed to get you in the Holiday spirit. The Canadian songstress with a big voice brings together a sweet mix of R&B licks and laid back Colbie Caillat vibes for a unique Christmas-centric sound. An all original song, Olivia captures the feeling…
While the band is now home safe, we are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France. Our thoughts and hearts are first and foremost with our brother Nick Alexander, our record company comrades Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser, and Manu Perez, and all the friends and fans whose lives were…
Melbourne based alt-country siren Krista Polvere returns from an international hiatus with the release of her new single Shut Up and Ride on November 27. The single is the first taste of Polvere’s new self-titled album due for release early in 2016. Both single and album were recorded in Virginia, USA, and produced by producer/artist…
In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, over the past weekend, Florida-bred rock collective Soulidium are looking to bring a sense of strength to the international hub. With that in mind, the band have proudly unveiled a tribute video to their new song, “Shattered Man.” “French blood runs in the veins…
Blues rockers Hidden Charms have announced the upcoming release of their latest single “Love You Cause You’re There.” The track — which premiered today — serves as the perfect follow-up to their popular debut double AA side single “Dreaming Of Another Girl/Long Way Down,” produced by the legendary Shel Talmy (The Who/The Kinks), and arrives…
Back from a summer of touring through the US and Europe, Michael Malarkey returns with his sophomore EP, Knots; a fresh set of songs that tap into the pulse of the beating heart of humanity and bear the inner soul of an artist in poetic reflection. The album’s official release date is set for January…
Illenium transforms Niykee Heaton’s “Infinity,” an acoustic ballad about eternal love, into an uplifting, bass-filled anthem. Illenium’s version is a complete departure from the original, building a unique soundscape in his inimitable style to lend as backdrop for Heaton’s sultry vocals to amazing effect. Smooth and atmospheric with beautiful builds, the music and vocals fit…
Adele premieres a live clip of “When We Were Young,” a new song from her forthcoming album 25. The performance was recorded at The Church Studios in London, where some of 25 was recorded. The track was written by Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr. ’25’ will be released on Friday November 20th and is available…
K.tothe.A.Y. is an eclectic East Coast artist whose sound embraces a wide range of elements, from the tight edge of Hip-Hop, to the smooth grooves of RnB and the vibes of reggae / dub. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, it’s easy to see that K.tothe.A.Y. refuses to get stuck in a box when it comes…
The 5-track ‘Oceans’ recording will be released on 20 November, supported by his recent oversubscribed Pledge campaign, and an exclusive stream by Gibraltarian broadband provider U-mee. The title track/lead single, Guy’s most indie-folk influenced and urgent yet, will be released on the same day. In ‘Oceans’, gentle rhythms melt under his acoustic pop tones, and…
Atlas Genius have today released a remix EP for their single “Molecules,” featuring six new remixes of the track by Joywave, Penguin Prison, Latroit, and more. Take a listen below! “Molecules”has now become a Top 10 hit at Alternative radio. The single is taken from the Australian band’s recently released Inanimate Objects, the follow-up to…
Hello to all on this somber Monday. Now I am going to let the other news outlets analyze & report the details. I just have to speak on the fans of Eagles of Death Metal who went out Friday night to Le Bataclan. They did something that us music lovers do every night in every…
Swedish superstars Rebecca & Fiona have released the music video for “Sayonara”—the first single off of their upcoming album today (CLICK HERE). Nylon.com called the upbeat anthem, “The schoolyard bop of a track that marks a break from the electronic duo’s usual—albeit unique—version of EDM. There’s no build and there’s no drop; just a consistent…
Sirena is a Pop singer and songwriter from Sydney Australia; performing her own original material and covers in local music venues, bars and clubs. Singing from the age of 12 and dancing from the age of 3, Sirena received training at Jaanz School of singing (now Sevcon), Brent Street and Newtown High School of the…
With Martha’s pacific acoustic picking and radiant gliding vocal to the fore, ‘A Better Man’ is an enchanting composition of mellow orchestral folk. Completed by warm components of electric piano, bass, a string section and a rolling yet respectful tom-tom pulse, it conveys both the classic English harmony of retro-roots torchbearers The Unthanks and the…
Break was written while the duo shared a studio at the infamous and debaucherous Hibernian House in Sydney, Australia. The song is said to have “emerged as a saviour in a time of heavy transformation” explain Jordan and Ben. Released through Australian indie powerhouse ‘littleBIGMAN’ the band has recently relocated to London to continue working…
The video directed by Émile Vallée takes place in McCarthy’s hometown of Montreal and focuses on a simple concept of an everyday man in a city, hustling to work while making time for his life passion. “It’s really about a man and his struggle in living in today’s world, while also trying to find time…
