Feature stories and artist interviews
This week marks the fourth anniversary of the Haiti earthquake disaster that managed to kill over 300,000 people and leave more than 1.5 million homeless. Against the backdrop of the powerfully emotive song “Calling All The Saints” by Dino Jag, the images used in this video provided by the American Red Cross serve as a…
LA based dance music DJ, Starkillers works his craft on the debut release of Just Ivy’s ‘Paradise’ featuring world-renowned vocalist Akon. With a series of remixes of the feel-good party track set to drop on Black Pearl Recordings including R3HAB, Sean Finn and Wideboys, Starkillers’ rework offers up trademark, high-energy bass pressure, and his remix…
The lo-fi duo known as Corresponding Handpieces are apparently a band of some sort, capable of making music in song-like form. With a sound that ReGen Magazine referred to as “seemingly patched together with bandages and wires in such a way that isn’t devoid of personality” (sure, they’ll take it), the Illinois-based duo consisting of…
Henry Blacker is a legend in England, he was known as the English Giant. The band Henry Blacker is also a giant – a larger than life wall of sound, barreling towards you, a blunt trauma to your eardrums. Joe and Tim of the legendary noise outfit Hey Colossus, along with Tim’s brother Roo,…
Nettwerk Music Group is excited to announce the signing of Melbourne-based, nine-piece neo soul/indie pop outfit The Bamboos to its label roster. Their new album, Fever In The Road, will be released on April 1, 2014. The Bamboos are the brainchild of band leader Lance Ferguson, who initially drew inspiration from the instrumental…
French electro-pop chanteuse Owlle is pleased to announce the release of her brand new single ‘Don’t Lose It’ off her upcoming debut album ‘France’. The electro pop masterpiece follows up the success of her ‘Ticky Ticky’ EP. ‘Don’t Lose It’ is a beautiful display of shadowy beats and etherial pop vocals that captures your…
Sleeper Agent today announced that their highly anticipated second album, entitled About Last Night, will be released on March 25th on RCA Records / Mom & Pop. Beginning today the album is available for pre-order via iTunes, Amazon, and the band’s website. The album’s first single “Waves” premiered at the end of last year via…
After several years of hibernating in the studio and working behind the scenes with some of the industry’s heaviest songwriters and producers, Canadian singer/songwriter Jennie Laws re-emerges with her first release since her remix EP in 2010. The song is called “Love Easily” and it’s a feel-good Motown-tinged jam co-written and produced with THX from…
Orianthi is inviting all musicians to submit a video of their best live performance for the chance to join her onstage in Los Angeles.
Success in Los Angeles isn’t only about what you know or who you know or even who knows you, it’s also about your BUZZ. The BUZZ is a new online entertainment profile experience where music artists and entertainers can promote themselves and speak their minds freely. You never know what Eye’z will say or do…
With his recent new Grammy nomination for Best Reggae album, Emmy, five time Grammy winner and Reggae icon Ziggy Marley announces plans to release his fifth studio album “FLY RASTA” on Tuesday, April 15th via Tuff Gong Worldwide. Produced by Ziggy Marley with additional production by Dave Cooley (J Dilla, Silversun Pickups), the album…
Sheffield, UK-based romantics, The Crookes, are pleased to announce their latest record, SOAPBOX. Available April 15, 2014 on Modern Outsider, the LP features ten tracks of their most mature and cohesive work to date. To celebrate the release, The Crookes are dropping the video and stream of the lead single via BBC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmn9F9vKxzU “The idea…
Anushka is Brighton-based duo made up of producer Max Wheeler and singer/songwriter Victoria Port. The sweet tones of ‘Never Can Decide’ distill Anushka’s charms into 4.33 of bubbling effervescence. Victoria’s heart-torn lyrics twist and turn over the vicissitudes of romance. Meanwhile, Max’s production brings to mind the dusty soulfulness of Moodyman, the futurism of Jacques…
Hello to everyone all over the world today. We are back at it in 2014 and it feels good. Before we begin I would like to commend Bruno Mars on his Super Bowl haltime show and the fact he chose the Red Hot Chili Peppers to join him is simply awesome. Now if we can…
Platinum-selling duo Karmin (Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan) have unveiled that their brand new single “I Want It All” will be released on January 28th. A lyric video premiered this morning on VEVO which will be followed by the official video soon. The lyric video can be seen at http://smarturl.it/IWIAlyric The chart-topping duo…
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, philanthropist, and global recording artist Shakira unveils today the worldwide release of her brand new single entitled “Can’t Remember to Forget You” featuring Rihanna available now via RCA Records/Sony Latin Iberia. She will also be releasing her forthcoming studio album on March 25, 2014. “Can’t Remember To Forget You”premiered today on…
“Trying to Be the Biggest” is a laid back hip hop track that redefines the meaning of making it big. When aspiring young professional G2 suddenly became a rapper with increasing acclaim, he soon found out that the occasional star light and ego stroke of a budding music operation wasn’t all it was cracked up…
LA rock band Bad Things – that consists of front man/lead singer Davis LeDuke, bass player Jared Palomar (formerly of Augustana), guitarist Anthony Sanudo, drummer Lena Zawaideh and lead guitarist Shaun White (professional snowboarder/skateboarder) will be releasing their debut, self-titled album January 21st on Warner Bros. Records (iTunes Pre-Order here). The record was produced…
The Crazy Carls explore pop rock with original personality and great songwriting. Alex Baugh, the band’s singer, songwriter and lead guitarist, is both a tremendous performer and versatile artist. His songs flow with superb energy and raw feeling. The band’s latest CD, “Owl Tattoo” features pop songs with a dynamic range from intense guitar…
“Drowning” is a featured track on Coone’s recently released full-length album Global Dedication, available now on Dim Mak Records. The track demonstrates the more melodious spectrum of the album, spotlighting harmonious vocals. A mixture of plush chord progressions and intricately sewn melodies shows off the diversity possible in modern hardstyle. Most impressive of all is…
Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter Joseph Eid released his first full studio album, Human on November 19th. Recommended if you like the Avett Brothers and Ray Lamontagne, Eid has been garnering considerable buzz with his music, recently being named as one of the 100 Hottest Live Unsigned Artists of 2013 for the second year in a row. The…
Drive-By Truckers announce twenty-four new tour dates and premiere “Pauline Hawkins” in support of English Oceans. English Oceans is the band’s 12th release and comes out on March 4, 2014 on ATO Records. Known for their triumphant live shows the current lineup boasts a leaner and more powerful live show. Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood…
Portland based ADVENTURE GALLEY have just released their debut LP, Anywhere That’s Wild, via Internet Piracy Records. The album was co-produced an mixed by acclaimed producer Dave Trumfio, whose previous work has included albums by Built to Spill, OK Go, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Wilco & Billu Bragg, with additional recording by Brandon…
This is the latest single from Or’s debut EP, My Name Is Or, that will be released in 2014, produced by Steve Greenwell. Cello played by Yoed Nir (Regina Spektor, Paul Banks). “Tell Me Why” http://youtu.be/Y_f3E5FonWg Super indie-pop girl Or, 16 years old, was born and raised in Kibbutz Be’eri in Southern Israel, a tiny…
Paul Leonidou a.k.a. Paul Leion is a North Londoner of Cypriot background who has long played multiple instruments, composed ardently, and obtained a degree in music technology. His one problem: A severe case of clinical anxiety, which has prevented him from launching his performing career. However, this November sees the release of his debut album…
Curious Kontrol ‘Heatwave EP’ couples the combative vitality of glitch hop, dubstep and drum and bass with tenacious melodies and celestial themes. Each song is branded by its own unique disposition that differs from any other in the queue, a genuine emotional exhibition. Notable songs include The Rescue, an assailing bass anthem that bends tempos…
Roy Williams, known by his stage name KO-P, is a 20 year old Bronx native. Following in his uncle’s footsteps, whom he idolized, KO-P began persuing his dreams of becoming a rapper at the early age of 7. For the four years that followed, KO-P engaged in several freestyles with his close relatives in order…
Singer / Songwriter duo Roses & Revolutions announce the release of their self-titled sophomore EP, on April 1st. Already garnering much praise from industry tastemakers including MSN and SESAC Magazine on their debut, and having songs featured on networks including MTV, E! and Showtime, Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt bring together a wide variation of…
Eighty-five percent of the population wished they learned to play an instrument, but gave up from the frustration of learning the basics. Mastering an instrument takes time, dedication, discipline and concentration, so it’s no wonder getting a child interested in playing — and practicing — an instrument is no easy task. This is especially true…
Pop/folk singer-songwriter Katey Laurel is announcing the release of her official “Hurricane” music video to coincide with the release of her new full-length album Periscope, produced by recording industry veteran Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith). The video stars Denver actors Meghan McMahon, Alex Boccia and Miranda Reno and was produced by Breck Larson Productions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u3WS1IQEPs…
Almost a decade ago, the Canadian duo Chromeo introduced their unique blend of electrofunk to an exponentially growing global audience. White Women, Dave 1 and P-Thugg’s 4th studio album coming this spring on Atlantic, refines their signature 70’s and 80’s influenced quirky pop songs, masterfully crafted in the tradition of the finest R&B, disco and…
Hailing from South East London and still only 17 years old, Rainy Milo is the kind of artist that seems to slow time itself. From putting up her first track ‘Bout You’ at the age of 15, to self- releasing her much loved Limey EP last year, Rainy is an artist who steps to…
Hello to everyone all over the world. Today is a very sad & somber day here at Skope. We have lost Chris West who had been with Skope since we started back in 2001. Chris was a writer for Skope both print & online. Chris was a major fan of all the bands and musicians…
The Music Blog Directory provides all the information that you need to reach today’s most influential music writers but we wanted to give you some tips and advice on how best to use this valuable tool. Keep it Personal! Please don’t mass email blogs! Take the time to individually email each writer and address…
On the heels of the announcement of their upcoming full length Underneath the Rainbow (out March 18 on Vice), flower punk progenitors Black Lips have booked a full US tour stretching from early March into May (full dates below). In addition to appearances at Burgerama, and SXSW the band will mount a headlining tour joined…
Considered one of the leaders in the U.S Reggae Movement, reggae artist Mighty Mystic’s fresh sound and musical diversity has proved to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. It has attracted listeners of all ages, and from all walks of…
Hailing from Boston, MA, pop-infused rock ‘n roll outfit Aloud blends throaty lead vocals with spine-tingling male/female harmonies accompanied by infectious grooves and hard-hitting riffs. Henry Beguiristain (lead vocals/guitar) and Jen de la Osa (lead vocals/guitar) have been writing songs together since they were teenagers, developing a sound reminiscent of Alabama…
Candy Rose is an award winning singer/songwriter from the UK. Her songs have been featured on television shows, radio and her numerous performances. Her catchy pop sound is now starting to spread out beyond England’s borders and we’re lucky enough to catch up with the busy Superwoman. Skope: You’re well known as an independent artist…
Borgeous is quickly making waves as a producer and DJ, with his keen ear and innate talent producing a provacative and textured sound. This January and February, he’s taking this sound on a string of North American tour dates in anticipation of his January 20 release “Invincible” on Spinnin’ Records. https://soundcloud.com/borgeousmusic/borgeous-invincible-available
Disused Roads, is the new single from Dermot Lambert, the leader singer and songwriter from cult Irish band “Blink.” In 1994 Blink released their debut LP, A Map of the Universe, on EMI Records and followed up with The End Is High (1998) and Deep Inside the Sound of Sadness (2004). Their debut spawned…
