Feature stories and artist interviews
Sven Sundberg is a uniquely special talent. Using a solid belief that simplicity is the hallmark of a great melody, he is consistently creating ambient, electronic instrumental pop music that finds inspiration straight from the heart. While many artists rely heavily on lyrics to express themselves, Sven’s use of simple, emotive melodies have found him…
UK pop-punk outfit The Bottom Line have announced the release of their new single ‘Pull Me Out’, following a jam-packed year touring across the UK and Europe with Simple Plan. Out on November 14th, the fast, furious and infectious new single is everything you want from a pop-rock anthem. With ecstatic guitar riffs, hyper drum…
Charlie Puth released today a brand new music video for the fan-favorite track “Dangerously,” from his RIAA Gold-certified debut album NINE TRACK MIND. This release comes on the heels of Charlie’s latest summer smash “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” feat. Selena Gomez, which marked his first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, following 2x…
Avante Black is the project led by Ottilia Zimmerman Kjulsten, a 22 year-old Swedish native living in London, alongside fellow Swede Emil, Italian Gabs and British drummer Dean. The band’s debut single ‘Drug Money’, released 2nd November, is an alternative pop gem, an ambitious statement of intent which explodes with driving electronics and Ottilia’s compulsive,…
Good morning to all Skope readers all over the world. There sure is a party going on in Chicago right now I assume through the weekend to celebrate the Cubs win, very awesome. As for us here in New England it is business as usual and I am so excited to have Greg Clifford from…
Kivanc Kilicer is an artist who has seen all sides of the metal and hard rock scene, both as his time as a band frontman and now as a solo artist striking out on his own. His brand new video and single, “Devil’s Thought,” is an ambitious, impressive sample of his new Dew of Roses…
Swedish Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Tove Lo has officially entered the “Lady Wood” era with the worldwide release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album,which reaches #1 on the Alternative iTunes Charts, and the debut of her short film “Fairy Dust” which premiered at the release party at the Los Angeles’ in Hollywood. “Fairy Dust”…
The Franklys play a mixture of garage, heavy rock and punk and provide their audience with an action packed live show full of energy, frenetic guitar riffs and a swarm of blurred hair. Their debut album will hit stores in spring 2017, and until then they are going out to do what they do best,…
Here is the new single from UK band The Shrives who just cut their debut record with Billie-Joe Armstrong from Green Day! The band were also named as one of ‘The World’s Hottest New Bands’ by Kerrang! as well as featured by the likes of NME, Rock Sound, 6Music and Classic Rock. They’ve just released…
Boulder, Colorado is known across the country as a place of unrivaled beauty. Set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is often defined by the Flatirons and the symbiotic relationship with nature. What’s not as well known is that Boulder is also a thriving cultural hub, not only from its proximity to Denver,…
A new album by Grammy-nominee Al Conti holds the promise of transporting us to another place and time. With this artful, sweeping blend, Conti leads us to explore the eternal, while inspiring the mystic within us all to embrace our surroundings and live a conscious life. Passionate, deeply personal, transformational…these are consistent aspects of GRAMMY®-nominee…
Alt-rock group VERIDIA has released a thrilling music video for their new single “Still Breathing.” The video was directed by Matt DeLisi, the director behind their previous video for “Pretty Lies” and filmed at a haunted house located in the band’s hometown of Nashville. The group is currently on tour with Evanescence and at work…
With West Coast vibes as a constant source of inspiration, tropical-pop, dance duo KOLAJ makes us feel as though it’s perpetually summer. In their newest, club-friendly single “Hitchhike” for Darkroom/Interscope Records, KOLAJ explores the feeling of freedom that comes with letting go—hitchhiking away from your problems. The track is fun, infectious, and will surely get…
The early 90s were a dynamic time for R&B music. Many artists rose to mainstream stardom with a sound unlike anything else on the airwaves of the day. Artists like R. Kelly, Boyz II Men, Jade, Jodeci dominated the charts. Right amongst them was the Waco, TX-based quintet Hi-Five with their smash hit “I Like…
Hailing from Lier in the south of Norway Mari Hajem is described as an artist that’s easy to listen to, but hard to describe. Despite her young age of 22, Mari has already accomplished a lot in her musical career. Some of the highlights includes warm up slots for bands such as Kings Of Convenience,…
Night moods hinted by a Moog synthesizer in this medium-paced track driven by a muscular “real” bass guitar. Soft funk. Meditation and self help themed lyrics with female backing vocals. Funk n’ Yoga! Music video on YouTube filmed in the UNESCO World Heritage location of Hampi in India. Fun fact about the song: The idea…
Eclectic, mesmerizing, and dynamic are the adjectives being used to describe emerging Michigan based singer Farrah Mechael. At times brilliant and at times daring, Farrah is relentlessly engaging. Through the effortless sounds of her distinct vocals, Farrah is carving out a musical style of her own. Her lyrical themes create genuine, multifaceted songs that take…
Before ever stepping onto the stage, BK began his career as a ghostwriter for his sister and her rap group. His contributions were massive as the group opened for Rah Digga, Redman & Method Man, Trina and Jay-Z just to name a few. All things must come to an end, however, and it was then…
Cleveland-based indie-pop trio The Sleeping Sounds has released a music video for their first single “Figure it Out” on VEVO. The soulful and intricate pop groove tells a poignant tale of addiction and depression. “The song is based completely on a true story of a girl I had dated who had went completely down the…
Jon Mullane is an award winning rock singer-songwriter from Canada who has gained international acclaim and success with his music. He’s had several Canadian top 40, Billboard-charting radio singles, and his song, My New American Girl, broke into the top 40 at #32 on the Hot AC Billboard Chart in the US. His songs have…
“Dum” is a marimba-tinged bit of island pop with a huge hook that is certain to keep summer rolling for an extra couple of months. The video equals the playfulness and youthful exuberance of the track, highlighting the magnetic charm of the 25-year-old singer/songwriter. A little background on Aleesia Aleesia has had a steady string…
In his previous videos for “Love You Down” and “Red Bull and Hennessy,” Trav Torch has established a firm foothold in the R&B world. He is a true student of the genre, taking cues from all of the greats. It’s not just studying, however, that makes him who he is. It’s his ability to take…
Summer Moon (ft. Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes, Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, Camila Grey of Uh Huh Her and Noah Harmon of Airborne Toxic Event) have shared a new, interactive music video for their single “With You Tonight.” “The video is about two people coming home from a dance ball and stumbling into a…
So here we are all gathered here again and it is so awesome to see you all. As a Massachusetts resident I am excited to see if we will legalize marijuana on election day. I bet the tax revenue from weed will be greater than legalizing casinos. Lets check back in 2019. So before we…
Hailing from the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (India), heavy metallers Against Evil have published a video for their brand new single “Stand Up And Fight!”. Lead guitarist Shasank comments on the song: “”Stand Up and Fight!” is all about having the courage to confront your fears and to fight for what’s right. We’ve always…
With his newest single, “Love NYD,” AV Super Sunshine takes his own unique brand of love and happiness and hits the unmistakable streets and hills of Los Angeles. As he and his girl stroll through the terrain they find peace, love, and happiness around every corner. http://www.avsupersunshine.com/ More importantly, however, they find a genuine, unbreakable…
Ignition Records and UK-based rock band Courteeners are proud to announce the release of the band’s new album titled Mapping The Rendezvous. Out now and serving as the band’s first release for Ignition (home to Primal Scream and the Coral), the album follows the spectacular success of 2014’s Concrete Love and the subsequent tour that…
LITE is a Japanese instrumental rock band known for thrilling and emotional compositions, progressive, edgy riffs and complex rhythms. Widely regarded for their explosive live show and tireless touring in the US, Europe and Asia, LITE are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Japan in the last decade. The quartet who is…
“Closer” remains the No. 1 song in America across the board, currently occupying the top spot at Pop radio, on iTunes’ Top Songs Chart, and on the Billboard Hot 100. The track marks their third Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 this year and their fourth #1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. “Closer” is approaching…
By his ninth solo album, The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns, you’d figure he would have slipped into a comfortable pattern, but Mike Doughty is not that kind of artist. The former frontman of Soul Coughing is obsessively, constantly driven to sound new. The elegant, charming album swerves between lonesome country influences, and trap…
Lostboycrow once proclaimed, “I just want to make music, write songs and be known as a storyteller and performer.” And, with the release of his much anticipated new single, “Stay a Little Longer,” it’s becoming more and more evident that the Los Angeles-based artist is doing exactly what he’s always wanted. “Stay a Little Longer”…
For their sixth album, garbagepop veterans AJJ chose to reinforce their strengths and leave any limp frivolities behind. They reconvened with producer John Congleton, who oversaw 2014’s sonically expansive Christmas Island, but recorded and mixed the album in a mere nine days, having arranged most of the songs during tour sound checks and downtime in…
The Nick Valentini Collective is a critically acclaimed eight-piece, fusion musical collective born in Los Angeles, California. Blending art rock and experimental psychedelic soul; the band has received critical acclaim from many high profile media outlets. The collective consists of Nick Valentini (singer, keyboard), Erik Shibowski (bass), Hugo Shibowski (tenor sax), Nate Schwartz (guitar), Nicolo…
German thrashers Wild Zombie Blast Guide have released a new single on Bandcamp featuring three songs along with the premiere of their brand new lyric video for the track “Looking Back”. Entitled “The Singles”, you can get this release in digital format for 1 euro only, which also contains a special lyric sheet in PDF…
Milana May is an unconventional singer-songwriter/producer from Siberia, Russia. Described as “The Siberian Icebreaker” she broke through all resistance, limitations and old programming and gave birth to her own current innovative sound that blends different kinds of dance music music with a shamanic, mystical, raw, lore vibe. Likewise, her lyrics are multilayered, melding the lifestyle…
By now, we’ve come to expect beautiful, cinema-quality music videos from Colette Kavanagh. She takes great care to construct videos that are steeped in stunning beauty and sweeping grandeur. Even with those lofty expectations in mind, “Last Kiss” still exceeds our wildest expectations. It’s been particularly rewarding to watch Colette expand her fanbase with each…
Since his hit record in 2007, “Come With Me” R&B heartthrob Sammie returns eight years later with his new single “I’m Him.” The new track speaks to the heart and soul of who he really is and continues to become. “I’m Him” is a reflection of his childhood lessons on how to treat a woman…
CHARACULA is a larger than life progenitor with a flair for avante garde camp and over-the-top shows. Her love of B-movie ghoulishness and all things Halloween have inspired her to fully embrace her horror rock goddess persona. In her brand new video, “Mummy Dance,” CHARACULA has delivered an October annuity that walks like an Egyptian…
Today, acclaimed Austin-based artists The Bright Light Social Hour and Israel Nash are excited to announce the Neighbors EP. A three-song collaboration between artists, the Neighbors EP is set for release digitally on November 4th, 2016, to be followed by a physical release of 500 limited-edition copies on 7” vinyl on November 18th, 2016. Featuring…
The rapid ascension of INTO THE FIRE to the forefront of modern hard rock is equal parts fortuitous timing and also years of hard work and dedication to their craft. Even though the band itself is a recent formation, the members of this band have cut their teeth in some of the most influential acts…
