Feature stories and artist interviews
“I had an ‘aunt’ my cousins and I thought was a witch,” Ruby the RabbitFoot explains, her South Georgia drawl lagging after a long day at work. “So I think I’m connected to that world. Even though shit seems to always hit the fan, I feel like a lucky charm.” So explains Ruby’s adopted surname:…
New Jersey’s legendary, riff-centric power trio THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX (aka TAB) has announced a North Amercian headlining tour in support of its new album, Gravitron. The five week tour will kick off on August 13 in Brooklyn, NY and will traverse the continent, concluding September 18 in NYC. Gravitron was released on April 21 via…
Quirky Norwegian vocalist and DJ, Mariann Rosa brings her own unique blend of colourful style and sound to the UK this summer with the release of her new Sci-Fi Pop single, ‘Banjo For My Bitches’, released 6th July via Popjoy records. Former Judge on Norway’s version of ‘Idol’, Mariann is already a household name in…
Stunning U.K. chanteuse Gabrielle Aplin, who made her first waves stateside with last year’s English Rain EP, will be marking her official U.S. debut with the release of Light Up The Dark on September 18. The album follows her massive overseas success, where she’s enjoyed #1 chart positions in both the U.K. and Australia, as…
After a four year hiatus, Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum hard rock titans Disturbed have announced their return with their sixth studio album, entitled Immortalized, to be released August 21 through Reprise Records. Lead single “The Vengeful One” is out now, along with the accompanying animated video from award-winning filmmaker Phil Mucci, and Immortalized is available for…
FANS are an alternative rock three piece, based in West Yorkshire, influenced by the likes of My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain, set to release their debut EP ‘Born Into’ this summer. The new EP, produced and recorded by Eagulls / Hookworms / Pulled Apart By Horses producer Matt Peel is a…
Today Michael Franti & Spearhead are sharing his uplifting new single, “Once A Day” featuring Sonna Rele and Supa Dups. An irresistible summertime anthem, “Once A Day” was produced by Supa Dups who has worked with Eminem, Pitbull, Rihanna, Damian Marley and Bruno Mars among others. Michael Franti is a musician, filmmaker and social justice…
Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Jillian Speer has announced June 22nd as the release date for her EP “Daggers & Suede”. In her six song self-release, Jillian sings stories of love, longing, and loss. Speer’s classically trained guitar sets the trance, supported by innovative drummer Chris Dave (Adele, Angus & Julia Stone, D’Angelo) and on electric…
LA indie electro-pop trio, Superhumanoids have debuted “Anxious In Venice,” the first cut from their upcoming sophomore album, ‘Do You Feel Ok?’ due out September 11, 2015 via Innovative Leisure. NPR Music proclaims “Los Angeles trio Superhumanoids have only been together since 2010, but their latest single, ‘Anxious In Venice,’ sounds like they’ve matured 20…
Recorded at OWG Studio and Home Studios in New York City , ‘Vignettes’ is a collection of songs that Skoota describes as an eclectic mix of rhythms and genres of music that have greatly influenced him: “It’s a labor of love composed of snippets of everything I love.” A truly collaborative effort with a diverse…
In the modernized music industry of today, the success of a band depends on more factors than ever before. It’s no longer enough to just make good music – you have to know how to refine and market your sound, look, and overall artistic impression. How can an up-and-coming band make the biggest impact with…
Most people run into legal troubles at some point in their lives, but being arrested is just juicier when it happens to celebrities. Some arrests are overly reported while others are swept under the rug; however, no scandal can stay buried forever. In fact, this overview explores some lesser known crimes committed by the rich…
DJ Khaled is known for nothing but hits, so when he introduces you to We The Best First Lady Steph Lecor, you already know what it is. The Haitian born, Miami-based Steph Lecor drops her debut single “Saturday,” a sure to be female anthem. Stay tuned for the “Saturday” video coming soon. Listen to Steph…
Singer-songwriter Carl Brister releases his video for “Uncomplicated Love (Let’s Go Back)” today! This soulful R&B smash-in-the-making turns up the heat on love and relationships. The single defines Carl Brister’s signature sound of retro-R&B with Pop overtones set to lyrics that touch the heart. With “Uncomplicated Love” this singer-songwriter, and dynamic performer is sure to…
P.J. was born in the tiny island of Antiqua before moving to New York’s Section 8 Park Hill Projects in Staten Island. Watching his mother hold down two and three jobs at a time was a smack in the face example of hard work. However he used rap as a means of escapism. He has…
Janelia was born in Houston Texas but raised in Nigeria and pays homage to her people by singing and writing in English, Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin. She is said to embrace the stage with grace and has shared it with such stars as Raheem Devaughn a favorite here at Skope as well as Meshell NDegeocella,…
Synth-pop artist MERCY releases her debut single, “Breath” with heavy clapping beats and crunchy synthesizer samples that will lead this single straight to the underground clubs of Los Angeles. The sultry and alluring essence of the track places MERCY firmly in the indie-electronic scene, with one hand on the microphone and the other pushing her…
Third Eye Blind, one of the most cited and emulated to this new generation of indie bands, has just released its first album in six years titled Dopamine today (available on iTunes and Amazon). Songwriter Stephan Jenkins, renowned for his inimitable lyrical sensibility, developed this collection while on tour over the last few years behind…
Billboard Charting and MTV Hits, America’s Pop Sensation singer songwriter BRIELLE released the video her 3rd consecutive single, “Rocket” on June 16th, 2015. “Rocket” The high-octane patriotic anthem, produced by Grammy Producer and Mixer Ken Lewis, debuted on Billboards Hot Singles Sales at #15 and within one week climbed over Madonna to #8 on June…
Good morning to all, I must be honest though I write this column with a heavy heart, I am saddened and angry by the shooting in Charleston, South Carolina – CLICK HERE! Let us all say a silent prayer and pray for peace. Now let’s get to some music news going on this week. Ticketmaster…
Many Western men have found love dating Russian women using sites such as http://marmeladies.com. Because of increasing interest, several myths and superstitions have sprung up. Here are a few myths about beautiful Russian women, as well the truth behind them. Myth: Russian women are only looking for a green card. Many of the ladies on…
Today, the Swedish duo Icona Pop premiered the official video for their brand new single “Emergency.” The video was directed by esteemed Swedish music and film director Christian Larson and styled by fashion director B. Åkerlund, and is a welcomed reminder as to why the world fell in love with Icona Pop in the first…
The Holydrug Couple’s new LP Moonlust is out now Sacred Bones Records. The Chilean psych band just wrapped up a lengthy U.S. tour and are about to head to Europe for another month of shows. Today they are sharing a very trippy visualization for album track “Concorde.” Watch it here. The new album Moonlust sees…
After releasing a few singles in the past couple months, versatile Chicago bass producer Stratus is back with ‘Juiced,’ his first EP since ‘Power Up,’ which was released almost exactly one year ago. In the wake of prior releases with labels like Ultra Records, OWSLA, and Smog, Stratus has decided to strike out on his…
Harlem-based roots rock singer/songwriter Kwame Binea, who fronts the Kwame Binea Shakedown, has announced the worldwide digital release of their second single, “Hang On” for Tuesday, June 16, 2015 via CDbaby.com and all their major digital distribution partners including iTunes and Amazon.com. “Hang On” is catchy, upbeat, funk/rock/soul dance song layered with a poignant, hopeful…
If you like to watch home improvement shows, then you have to be a fan of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”, featuring Chip and Joanna. Aside from being funny, family oriented, and talented, this married couple is capable of taking a rundown shack and turning it into a veritable mansion. They hunt down the worst house on…
Hot off the heels of last weeks “Working Girl” reveal, today, Little Boots (aka Victoria Hesketh) unveils the next official single “No Pressure,” taken from her hotly anticipated third full-length album, “Working Girl”. Produced by Lockhardt, “No Pressure” once again showcases the records breadth in scope and Hesketh’s skill at creating forward-thinking, constantly shape-shifting pop…
Beck unveils the new single “Dreams,” his first release since Morning Phase took Album of The Year honors at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. A 180-degree turn from that multiple-GRAMMY-winning “instant folk-rock classic” (Rolling Stone), the instantly and irresistibly infectious “Dreams” is a 5-minute dance party tour de force sure to delight summer jam connoisseurs of…
Three months after the successful launch of his s/t debut album, via Inner Ear Records. Athenian electro-pop singer Σtella (pronounced Stella) is pleased to share the video for ‘Picking Words’. “A game of identity in a hall of mirrors. Drawing from Bergman’s ‘Persona’ and Magritte’s reflections of a faceless stranger, the moment of attraction is…
Garage/Punk band Dead on TV has released their Official Video for “Screwdriver” off of the sophomore EP, Creeper. Directed by Yeva Dashevsky and Conor McCaffery, “Screwdriver” was shot at Superior Street Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL. “Screwdriver” turned out to be an interesting experiment for us as a band. We had been trying…
Contrary to popular belief, people whose bodies are in great shape don’t look like that because they have good genes. They have to work at it through healthy diet, healthy lifestyle habits and consistent exercising. Staying fit and exercising daily requires commitment. If you look back at your habits, you might notice a pattern where…
Every day I get 50 e-mails from Producers that are taking baby steps in their music career asking me if I can get them into the Top 10 on Beatport or booked at Tomorrowland. Because we live in a fast moving world that occasionally comes up with artists that come through with six figure marketing…
Australian teen Kita Alexander is quickly gaining the attention of music fans, critics and tastemakers worldwide, since she released the video for her debut track “My Own Way” by way of video onto YouTube last month. Fast-forward just a couple of weeks and already she has received support from the likes of UK’s BBC Radio…
Taylor J is currently prepping for the July release of his upcoming project “1991” and today unleashes a brand new video for his female fans. Sort of. Whilst the Minnesota native definitely shows us his softer side on “She Luv Me”, the song is more an ode to his prowess with the ladies than a…
Hip/POP duo The Palms have independently released their debut self-titled EP. The five-song set is available to download for free for a limited time on The Palms official soundcloud page. Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard first collaborated in the band Terraplane Sun. The two began experimenting musically and soon created their new project, The Palms.…
Alison Wonderland, one of Australia’s fastest rising young musicians/producers/DJs has a glossy, futuristic take on pop electronica which has already caught the attention of globally influential DJs including the likes of Diplo who featured her DJ mix on his Diplo & Friends show on BBC Radio 1. Fresh off the back of her US debut…
Vita Chambers’ brand new video for “Ferrous” is the latest single off her brand new EP “Stories Told” available at http://www.vitachambers.com The video was shot in Barbados where she and her co-director Aaron Dean have been in awe of the beauty and inspiration of the island. It is a very special project as she did…
Many people dream of having a full time music composing career. Whether they’re about to graduate high school, have recently entered college or are looking for a rewarding career change, music composition can be a very fulfilling way to earn a living. The road to this type of career is full of challenges and every…
Natalie McCool is a multifaceted artist whose musical journey of discovery through varied collaborations has now landed her on the most ambitious sound to date. Excelling in razor-sharp alt-pop production developed with Dave Berger from seminal Liverpool alt pop band Outfit, the new recordings have every hallmark of great pop music with a fresh twist…
Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time Third World will release their first major song of the year “YimMasGan” on June 16, 2015 on Ghetto Youths International. The Damian Marley produced song, which will also be accompanied with a new music video directed by Jamaica’s own…
