Kanisha K’s “Talk Is Cheap” is the new single from a vocalist and songwriter whose rapid rise through the ranks has turned her into one of pop music’s most promising new talents. Her work with Grammy nominated songwriter Jane Bach reaches its zenith, thus far, thanks to its unfettered musical focus, rich gravitas, and strong…
Hello world and welcome to Monday. We are bummed it is Monday but excited that we have Singer-Songwriter, Kiyomi Hawley here today @skopemag. Singer-Songwriter, KIYOMI HAWLEY, has returned to music with the release of a new single, “MISS YOU LOVE YOU”, of her soon-to-be released EP,’ Meet You There.’ The new single best showcases Kiyomi’s…
JOHNNY WORE BLACK Feat. Megadeth’s David Ellefson UK rockers JOHNNY WORE BLACK featuring Megadeth’s David Ellefson on bass guitar, have released their third full lenght album ‘Ultra Violent Light’ via EMP Label Group. JOHNNY WORE BLACK have just posted a new music video for the song ‘Gun True Love’, which can be viewed here. Max…
LA-based queer art-punk band OBJECT AS SUBJECT OBJECT AS SUBJECT is an LA-based art punk band led by classical violinist turned punk singer, Paris Hurley (composition, vox, dance, drums, // Kultur Shock). This feminist battle cry is a call to action fueled by raw wailing vocals, a barrage of floor toms, gritty bass riffs, and…
On stage, Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc – singer, drummer, songwriter, and force of nature – is a ball of brilliant Louisiana lightning: a pounding, shouting, shaking, sweating rock and roll true believer. A veteran rocker with years of experience as a party-starter (he was previously in Dash Rip Rock), he and his bandmates – guitarist…
Bad Wolves’ cover of The Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’ goes platinum Bad Wolves have officially achieved platinum status for their intergenerational, global smash debut single, ‘Zombie’. The RIAA certification marks a major milestone for the band, making them the sole rock band to obtain a platinum certification for a 2018 release. The plaque was presented to Bad…
Tuneful and tenacious, Michael Pinder is an engaging artist you quite literally can’t put into a particular musical category- but he can be categorized as a renaissance man with many talents. He is a thinker and a ponderer of life’s mysteries. He spends much of his time working with people to nurture their creative spark…
Darian Reneé and Jskee Releases EDM Single “Just Imagine” Boise, Idaho’s Darian Reneé is back with a new track after a long silence. This new track is a Future Bass single that is a collaboration with Utah based EDM producer Jskee. Since the track saw its release Friday on EDM JOy, the track has amassed…
James Gardin releases a bluesy & soulful single “Shot With You” Bluesy and soulful. Transparent and hopeful. James Gardin & Soulseize collaborate on a new single, “Shot With You.” James shares, “Shot With You is about confronting how alcohol has been a coping mechanism for me and my family. I’ve finally decided to try new…
Liz Beebe of Dustbowl Revival Releases Solo Children’s Album – Now Out Liz Beebe is best known as the female powerhouse of the critically acclaimed band Dustbowl Revival. With an international touring schedule that spans over continents, and months on the road, Beebe found herself becoming an aunt in the midst of the madness. A…
Morrison-Kincannon is the duo of Norman Morrison and Terry Kincannon. Upon first listen, these songs sound like loving throwbacks to folkish California rock of the 60s and 70s. Upon further investigation, though, this music turns out to not be a throwback at all, but actual vintage music from that era. Spacetalk Records began by re-issuing…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Ghost X Gardens premiere “Heartbreak Hotel Chelsea” via The Big Takeover Last week NY-based art rocker Ghost X Gardens premiered the title-track to his new album Heartbreak Hotel Chelsea via The Big Takeover who observed “One part Grizzly Bear, one part Smashing Pumpkins, with a lashing of Lou…
This one I was particularly happy to review and hear because finally we have a young artist who is embracing the classic, Rockabilly sound and breathing new life into the music! With bland and broken records dominating the major airwaves Today, Josh Christina and his lively tune, “Friend Zone”, is a HUGE breath of fresh…
Baeilou Announces Single “Mourning Mantra” Like a bright sun seen through an overcast haze, the new single from baroque singer-songwriter Baeilou is a warning of eventual planetary demise. “Mourning Mantra” uses a staccato cello and a caramel sweet melody to talk about the shifting landscape of earth. From the floating fish in the sea, to…
Well here we are, Monday 8 am. I wish it was Saturday but that is besides the point. Anyways we have an amazing band from NYC here by the name Coyote. They and I are excited to share with @skopemag loyal followers and give a listen to the new single ‘Bent.’ So lets kick the…
Have you ever travelled to the Northeast portions of the United States of America and realized that some 400 years earlier, those parts were the very first portions that were inhibited in the then colonies? In particular, when visiting the nation’s capital, known as the “DMV,” the clusters of the areas make up some of…
La La Anthony Plays “KeKe” In Drake’s Latest Video “In My Feelings” La La Anthony shared her red-hot look from the set in New Orleans Thursday night appearing in Drakes new video “In My Feelings” playing the infamous role of “KeKe.” The Karen Evans directed video shows LaLa as Drakes romantic obsession doing what he…
Darling James releases sparkling sophomore EP MOOD EYES Today, Melbourne based songwriter and producer Darling James releases MOOD EYES; a clutch of six pastel pop sonic super novas which premiered on Purple Sneakers this week and kicks off his six date East Coast tour in support of the release. CHAKRA EFENDI shares nostalgic video for…
BAZZI UNVEILS “BEAUTIFUL (FEAT. CAMILA CABELLO)” One of the biggest breakout artists of the past year, Bazzi, has teamed up with multi-platinum global chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello, just off of her two back to back #1 singles “Havana” and “Never Be the Same” for a new version of his hit single “Beautiful.” This brings…
FATHER SHARES VIDEO FOR “WE HAD A DEAL” Released last month, “We Had A Deal” was met with great critical praise. Pitchfork exclaims, “… [with] rattling sub-bass, plenty of open space, and sticky choruses…Father’s charisma [is evident]…he finds nuance and humor where other rappers see black and white.” FADER proclaims, “[Father is] an influential figure…
If you pay any attention to music video, you’ve surely seen them: performance clips where the crowd is going absolutely wild. Often it looks convincing enough, but you may ask yourself — is there an applause sign flashing somewhere off camera? Do they really love the song, or are they just dancing and jumping around…
Dead Ceremony release pulse-pop title-single ‘Heartache’ along with the EP Dead Ceremony is a four-piece from Tunbridge Wells Kent, made up of Christopher Stewart, David Trevillion, Neil Allen and Harry Pearce. Originally the solo-project of lead-singer and songwriter, Christopher, Dead Ceremony became an outfit and have cut their teeth releasing a steady run of acclaimed…
MASON RAMSEY INTRODUCES HIT SINGLE “FAMOUS” FOR THE FIRST TIME ON NATIONAL TV Big Loud Records and Atlantic Records’ rising star MASON RAMSEY introduced his lead single, “Famous,” off his recently released FAMOUS EP at ABC’s Good Morning America, performing the song for the first time on national television yesterday (7/26). Watch Mason Ramsey premiere…
POPPY DROPS LATEST SINGLE “IN A MINUTE” After receiving critical acclaim for her debut album along with 70 million combined streams on “Poppy.Computer” and sold out Poppy.Computer Tour, 2018 began with Poppy premiering her YouTube Red Series “I’m Poppy” at the Sundance Film Festival. She quickly followed that with the second leg of her sold…
Anthemic & empowering indie-pop ‘Think About Me’ from Northern Irish artist D.A.N Following up on preceding single ‘0300 (Human)’, a tale of insomnia and emotional turmoil, this next release from the Northern Irish talent D.A.N is like tearing back the curtains to welcome the morning light and opening yourself up to whatever the day may…
1. Angeles – Not Here To Play Angeles embraces a classic 80s hair metal sound with the blast from the past style of “Not Here To Play”. Guitar soar up into the sky, as the group lets the piece careen wildly. By far though the true heart comes from the undeniably powerful vocals that rest…
Mark Huff goes for a raw, rustic slice of Americana with the riotous rock n’ roll of “Stars For Eyes”. Done with the utmost of care, Mark ensures that the arrangements virtually burst at the seams with countless flourishes added for additional emphasis. By choosing such a style the whole of the album rushes forward…
The Molochs premiere new single ‘Too Lost In Love’ at Brooklyn Vegan “I had come in with just this repeating chorus: ‘Too lost in love to see what’s going on,’” says singer-songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons. “It just went ’round and ’round in circles because it felt so good to sing and play. It was like a…
Time, the Valuator Streams New Single “How Fleeting” From the very first haunting notes of the song, where vocalist Phil begs for fans to not hold him back, to the very powerful ending, listeners cannot help but feel as if they too, are part of the journey the band has embarked on, also thanks to…
Jerry David DeCicca returns with his second solo album of 2018 Jerry David DeCicca returns with his second solo album of 2018, Burning Daylight. Out September 28th on Super Secret, Stereogum just premiered the album’s lead single calling it “a love song celebrating a commitment that endures through years of challenges, one that concludes on…
The New Bardots barrel through with the brash ramshackle rhythms of “Great Balls of Fire”. Going for a sly approach, the New Bardots slow things down into a fantastic churn, one that possesses a force of nature quality to it. Guitar chug along while everything simply shines. “My Best Friend Died (And Left Me His…
TELOCH VOVIN / GRAVE GNOSIS: Transmissions Streaming At Decibel Magazine TELOCH VOVIN’s side of the Transmissions split features “Treatise On The Left Emanation,” which was recorded at REI and Studio Pentagrammaton and features guest guitar khaos by Doug Randazzo and screams by the Dragon’s Coven. The band issues of the track, “‘Treatise On The Left…
Angeles starts things off with the powerful rush of “Not Here To Play”. Done expertly they are propelled forward by an unstoppable rhythm section. The guitars scream up into the sky with a feral spirit. Going for a 70s hard rock style is Cathedral Reign’s classic approach of “Gentlemens Choice”. With a significant sense of…
Bassnectar announces ‘Reflective Pt. 3’ EP Bassnectar has also announced Be Interactive, a new nonprofit with the mission of funding fan’s good deeds to improve their communities and the world. Be Interactive is holding its first benefit show on September 29th at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco featuring Bassnectar, The Glitch Mob, Dead…
Recording artists of all backgrounds and stylistic directions strive to create music that connects with people on a different level than anything else in their lives. Singles are an opportunity to give audiences a sample sized intro to their identity as a songwriter and performer, and moreover, they are an excellent chance to display just…
Scott Storch and Vevo premiere Still Storch documentary Today, Vevo has exclusively released, ‘Still Storch,’ an original film about legendary music producer Scott Storch. From his early beginnings as a member of The Roots band to producing worldwide hits for Beyoncé, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Chris Brown and many others. This no-holes barred mini-doc delves…
benny blanco’s “Eastside” video with Halsey and Khalid benny is responsible for hits for the likes of Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kesha, Sia, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Wiz Khalifa and many more, and most recently worked on Ye, Kids See Ghosts and Nasir with Kanye West and his GOOD Music…
Frøkedal shares spirited new folk-rock single ‘David’ As the release of Oslo-based Frøkedal’s much anticipated second album ‘How We Made It’ draws closer (set for release August 31st via Propeller Recordings), today she’s sharing new single ‘David’ – a spirited, folk-tinged indie rock song, that lyrically appears to focus around the general notion of, “hope”.…
Matty T’s “Sidewinder” deftly brings together blues, soul, and southern rock into a celebratory whole. Incredible guitar riffs emerge on every single track for the whole of the album works together as a singular, unified vision. Lyricism has a great variety, for Matty T incorporates a certain kind of poetry into it from stories of…
So here we are on a Friday 13th, but we do not offer horror, we offer more good music. Today we have got some music not only good for your ears but also good for your soul. Allow us to introduce, These Thousand Hills. Featuring brother and sister Joel Smith and Rebecca Conn, independent Christian…
