Feature stories and artist interviews
Austin, TX-based indie psych-rock outfit Empire Machines are pleased to share “Wanted Way,” the latest single from their upcoming Animal Skin EP. Available July 21, 2015, the three-song record features what The Deli Magazine describes as “The Beatles doing Bloc Party.” “Wanted Way is a sexy riff heavy and track featuring slapback delayed vocals, about…
Ahead of the release of The Prodigy’s forthcoming EP The Night Is My Friend comes the maniacal music video for Get Your Fight On. The video perfectly captures the energy and primacy of The Prodigy’s unmatched live show, which US fans will experience later this summer at their headlining slots at Riot Fest in Chicago,…
Sunglasses are not just for ornamental purpose. They serve as protectors of your eyes in bright sunlight and even are recommended by doctors. Sunglasses have a soothing impact on human eyes, and hence create a balmy effect even in bright sunlight. It is not uncommon to see sunbathers with sunglasses on as it prevents the…
Post Hardcore band Emberville have released their “Scare City” music video from their new album of the same name which is available for purchase now on iTunes. Formed in the most isolated city in the world, Emberville have smashed through the music scene with their love it/hate it attitude, the post hardcore act are known…
On this first new music Friday, Nashville duo Poema has released its latest EP, Pretty Speeches. The EP is now available at all digital music services, and streaming at SoundCloud. This EP marks the first independent release for Albuquerque, NM natives Elle & Shealeen Puckett. Recorded in the duo’s adopted hometown of Nashville, TN with…
With a name that suggests unease with our modern forms of isolation, it is only appropriate that Ever So Android’s greatest strength is the potential energy between its principal members vocalist Hope Simpson and multi-instrumentalist Drew Murray. Disconnect is the band’s first full-length and their sound does not so much expand in this loftier space…
Following the massive worldwide success of “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix),” international pop star OMI has unleashed a brand new version of his hit summer song. “OMI feat. Kid Ink – Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn vs Salaam Remi Remix)” sees Kid Ink contributing a guest rap on the reggae-infused track and will be available at all DSPs…
Both small and large business owners have countless tasks to handle on a daily basis. For this reason, many task management applications exist. Finding the best and efficient one can be tricky. To make your search effortless, here are the top six task management applications that will help you improve your business operations: 1. Wunderlist…
Suga Shane’s resume is very notable as an independent artist. He’s appeared in XXL and on MTV, as well as collaborated with French Montana, Roscoe Dash, OJ Da Juiceman and Waka, whom he also toured with. Suga Shane remains a strong fixture on the festival circuit wowing crowds at SXSW, A3C and the Auburn Fest.…
Rays of sunshine pour down across the sky as Olivia takes to the streets, and beaches, of Southern California. Strolling to the sugary sweet melody, Olivia gets lost in the sun-kissed summer feel as she explores the boardwalk of Santa Monica and beautifully bright lights of Hollywood, grooving to the beat of an infectiously soulful…
Emerging out of Raleigh, NC, alternative hip hop artist Kinnecom grew up performing and writing his own music at a very young age. He has written/recorded multiple albums, toured nationally, and worked with artists and producers nationwide. In 2011, Kinnecom recorded his solo instrumental album gaining him recognition from artists around the country. This recognition…
Healthcare is often expensive, and unexpected procedures can prove financially crippling for the average family. If you’re facing high healthcare costs, it’s time to take a look at all of your options. Not everything will be available to all families, but you’ll hopefully be able to find something that works well for you. Watch Your…
Warner Bros. Records artist Jake Miller releases a new EP, entitled Rumors, today via all digital retailers. A video for the single “Rumors,” directed Edgar Esteves, premieres today. “I wanted this EP to have songs for everyone,” Miller says of Rumors. “I wanted to make people dance, make people want to drive down the highway…
Following Syron’s glorious comeback with new single “All I Need”, the pop starlet continues her string of smashes with “Talking Crazy”. “All I Need” was the first piece of new material we’d heard from Syron in a while and instantly assured fans that South East London’s favorite dance-pop chanteuse was back and sounding fresher than…
An important part of conducting a successful online business is the ability to make payments and receive payments through credit cards. However, the very fact that you’ll be using your credit card details in various online sites could be exposing you to the danger of identity theft. Speak with identity theft attorneys to learn about the hazards…
Interactive video games in 2015 have begun to feature technology that reaches new heights and evolves the industry as a whole. Internet gaming allows gamers to meet other players from all over the world, whereas games of the past used to be a more solitary hobby. The latest advances in interactive video games have shaped…
“Repeat” is a deeply personal and raw probe into a young woman’s emotional and spiritual exploration. She searches to understand the complexities of her emotions, fears, beauty, authenticity and grief. She offers the viewer a subtle glimpse of her delicate and discreet dance with existence. Dedicated to the Director’s sister, Stephanie Erin Brown (1982-2015). “It’s…
The old wives’ tale is that playing Beethoven while pregnant somehow adds to the intelligence of the baby. Because the story has such legs, it is only right to investigate—where do these assertions come from? Although there is definitely no proven, direct link between music in the womb and the intelligence of the child, is…
The acrobatic gang of musical misfits from Long Island, also known as Patent Pending, have today unveiled a brand new video for their new single ‘Brighter’. Check out the video here or click on the image above to watch it! “The ‘Brighter’ music video was made by us with help from our amazing team here…
Charleston, SC’s Heyrocco released their debut LP, Teenage Movie Soundtrack, last month on Old Flame Records. The album is currently available on iTunes & Bandcamp, and tomorrow through Monday (7/3-7/6) will be on a special Fourth of July sale, available for only $4. The band has also shared a new video for album opener “Loser…
Hello there good people on the days before we here in the USA break for July 4th. We have much to be thankful for here in the USA but most of all is the musical contributions we make here & beyond. I plan on playing some great American music while grilling alongside cold beer &…
In celebration of Dark Before Dawn, the band is giving one lucky winner an iPad Mini loaded with their entire catalog! Enter below for a chance to win! http://breakingbenjamin.corpta.com/s/skopemagazine
After having bought the apartment of your dreams in Mumbai, it is quite likely that you would be a little stretched for a handsome budget to do it up. To avoid a potentially explosive situation with the rest of the members of your family who could be harboring their own ideas of creating a splash…
Mumford & Sons have released a new video for their song “The Wolf.” The video charts the band over 48 hours at the 2015 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, as the band donned costumes and surreptitiously enjoyed the Bonnaroo experience amongst the masses of attendees. The video also features energetic footage of the band’s Saturday…
Netherlands-born electronic artist Philty has teamed with San Francisco Indie label Treehouse Tribe Records to release his latest, ebullient track, “Abjure”. Featuring pounding basslines and driving synths, Philty’s newest single is sure to cement his unique, high energy sound in the minds of dance music lovers everywhere. This is the TTR debut for PHILTY, and…
This fall, Warner Brothers Records will release Inanimate Objects, the new album from Atlas Genius. “Molecules,” the euphoric first single, was released today and is available. The Australian band, which features brothers Keith and Michael Jeffery, will be previewing material from Inanimate Objects while touring the U.S. this summer. Atlas Genius will perform with The…
“Under Neon Lights”- a song from The Chemical Brothers’ new album, Born In The Echoes – is out today and available HERE. The hallucinogenic track, which features guest vocals from Annie Clark (St. Vincent), debuted yesterday on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 Music show. The visualizer for “Under Neon Lights,” which can be seen HERE, premiered…
Shannen took her first serious musical steps at thirteen years old when she wrote her first song and hasn’t looked back since. She began her love affair with music singing along to karaoke video games with her brother to imitating any Mariah Carey song with her mother. In addition she took on every school talent…
SOPHIA SHY is a spectacular female DJ/producer and Singer /Songwriter, to hit the Canadian scene! If you’ve ever heard her live, you’ll know she is an original DJ that takes the most forbidden and unconventional to make it work while shinning on stage. A definite crowd favorite that wins over and over again. Sophia Shy…
KIll J aka Julie Aagaard has set the bar high with her eclectic take on Scandinavian pop. With tracks like ‘You Have Another Lover’ (here) ‘Phoenix’ (here) or ‘Bullet’ (here) racking up 500,000 plays on Soundcloud last year she is quickly becoming an artist to look out for. With ‘Cold Stone’ she shows complete control…
After a successful first radio single ‘Tell Me What To Do’, it’s time for that master song-writer Gary Hughes to show us what he can do with a ballad. ‘This Love’ is the second single to be lifted from Ten’s new album ‘Isla De Muerta’, with this gorgeous lyric video created by the director of…
Xander Duell originally prevailed in the indie world alongside his brother, Damon McMahon (now of Amen Dunes), as 2/5ths of Inouk,the five-piece originating from Brooklyn. After releasing their critically acclaimed debut LP, No Danger, in 2004 the band quickly parted ways never to be heard from again. Until now…Xander is excited to release his upcoming…
Check out the Philadelphia and NYC-based techno-rockers Galvanize and their new music video for “Mess” from the forthcoming “Projector” EP, which is set to release in September 2015. Galvanize is the techno-rock project of Peter Milos and session drummer Scott Frassetto who played in Moby’s band through the “Animal Rights”, “Play”, “18”, and “Hotel” album…
Hello to all fellow music loving people on this fine Friday morning. I am going on 4 hours of sleep and a Starbucks Double Shot so please bare with me. Today we travel all the way to Stockholm in Sweden to check out the music of VildirHeart. But before we do that how about some…
Canadian singer-songwriter Brettyn Rose releases her video for “Through My Window” today! The single defines Brettyn Rose’s signature sound, and the title represents the sole purpose of how she feels about each and every day. We all view similar things through our windows, but we feel and interpret them very differently. That is the primary…
Wanted to share this new song from Delta Rae with you. The band was, quite understandably, horrified by the events in Charleston, SC on Wednesday night, especially as it hit quite close to home for them, based in Durham, NC. So they wrote and recorded this protest song, “All Good People,” as a means to…
Now, along with releasing the video for their brand new single “Suck”, Tired Lion have also been announced as the winners of the Triple J Unearthed competition to play Splendour In The Grass 2015 – joining an honoured list of previous winners such as Airling, Kingswood, Art vs. Science, and Millions. Opening the festival on…
A week after the release of “Devil’s Whisper,” Raury debuts the song’s powerful music video. The Carlon Ramong & Andrew Donoho-directed visual features the singer-songwriter facing his and others’ inner devil, in an unexpected twist. “I’ve seen the powers that be and how deeply rooted they are in the poisoning of my people. I see…
ON AN ON have released the music video for the song “It’s Not Over”, from their forthcoming sophomore album And The Wave Has Two Sides, out July 24th via Roll Call Records. The Carlos Lopez Estrada directed video was shot entirely on an iPhone 6, and features two lovers as they chase each other alongside…
On her new album Bridges, 19-year-old singer and songwriter Mary Sarah duets with some of country music’s biggest names on 12 captivating songs. Amazed by the Texas ingénue’s voice and talent, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, the Oak Ridge Boys, the late Ray Price and others all signed on to sing with…