Jon Worthy embraces a bright sunny indie rock sound with “Only a Dream”. Full of fire and passion the songs possess a summery disposition to them. Optimistic to its very core, at times Jon Worthy’s casual cool and glimmering grooves recall the work of Spoon. Lyrics have a mellowed poetic quality to them, for his…
Cunning Gutter-Blues Trio, Vulpine Smile, Release Seething New Single Psychedelic blues unsettlers, Vulpine Smile return with their new single, The Way It Flows, every bit as creepily intoxicating as their fans will be anticipating. Taking their cue from old Delta blues, Vulpine Smile build on these primal building blocks and add a grindingly filthy layer…
Anenon collaborates with dancer Brittany Bailey in “Pure” video Today marks the release of the head-turning collaborative video from mercurial Los Angeles artist/composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Anenon. The video for “Pure” — one of the most adventurous tracks from the forthcoming Tongue LP out 2/9 on Friends of Friends — features elegantly framed interpretive dance from dance artist…
Caroline Watkins Awarded 2017-18 Miranda Lambert ‘Women Creators’ Scholarship Nashville native and a sophomore in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, Caroline Watkins, was recently selected as the second recipient of the ‘Women Creators’ scholarship, established in 2015 by reigning Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert. The…
Watch Now: Wiz Khalifa Releases New Video For “Letterman” Wiz Khalifa released the video for his single “Letterman” today. “Letterman” comes off of his new mixtape, LAUGH NOW, FLY LATER, released in November. ATHANASIA Release New Lyric Video for “Cyclops Lord (My Will Is Done)” Los Angeles-based trio ATHANASIA blend classic thrash, power and black…
EVANESCENCE TO EMBARK ON SYNTHESIS LIVE AUS TOUR NEXT MONTH Two-time GRAMMY award-winners Evanescence will next month embark on their epic Australian east coast tour, Synthesis Live With Orchestras, to celebrate their triumphant fourth studio album, Synthesis. The hotly anticipated tour will kick off in Brisbane, however due to scheduling requirements, this show with the…
Marc White’s story is proof positive it pays to hold onto your dreams. Life has tossed a number of obstacles in his way towards pursuing a musical career, even as a sideline, but his passion for singing has remained with him deep into life and hasn’t dimmed a fraction. His journey to his debut single,…
Eternal Void releases inspiring track There comes a point in everyone’s life when things can get too tough and we need the support of others to make it through. Supporters can offer guidance and overwhelming times can also teach us that we are stronger than we think. Eternal Void used those life experiences as the…
Matthew Carroll sings with a fiery passion on the lovely lyricism of “Left To Burn”. Narratives, vignettes of relationships, all of these come into view throughout the album. Attention to detail means these sounds radiate with a tremendous amount of life. By opting for such an all-encompassing style, it is easy to get lost in…
Rev Peter Unger places his faith in a higher power with the tender spirituality of “Lord Guide Me Home”. Arrangements perfectly match Rev Peter Unger’s gentle vocals. The pastoral quality of the track works wonders as it draws from a wide variety of styles, going from a bluesy tenor to a little bit of folk…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Meyhem Lauren & DJ Muggs share psychedelic video Queens rapper Meyhem Lauren and LA producer DJ Muggs share a new psychedelic video for “151” from their acclaimed collaborative album Gems From The Equinox. Shot in NY and LA, this is a futuristic trip aesthetically rooted in classic rap…
Greg Harrison Band chooses a confident take on classic rock with the playful “As Long As We’re Dancin’”. With an impressive display of songwriting chops and ear for melody, the Greg Harrison Band creates a warm welcoming world. Rich and luxurious the sound is easy to get lost in, from the soaring organ swells to…
What makes a true artist? Years of training can build skills, but there’s an unbridled passion and love for the craft that will make the most dedicated stand out. Natalise Kalea began her musical journey at a young age (she played piano at age three, began dance lessons at seven, and joined her church choir…
MOHA Releases New Single “COLD FEET” To close out 2017, Senegalese-American artist, Moha, debuted the first piece of upcoming artist album FIT. Having already hit over 100,000 plays on Spotify alone since it’s October 2017 the single, “A-Side,” established the feel of the album that is the culmination of Moha’s multi-instrumentation back ground combining organic…
“So excited to be on American Idol 2018! I look forward to your continued love, support and feedback! I am going to need every ounce of good vibes I can get! And thank you for continuing to listen to my debut “Kissed by An Angel EP” ! My journey as an Independent Artist continues thanks…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Denny White Single ‘Torn Up’ New single from charting writer/producer Denny White, entitled ‘Torn Up’ which was just premiered via Earmilk. Featuring White’s soulful vocals over layered melodic synths, driving sampled beats and futuristic textures, the track is set to be a smash hit for 2018. Having toured…
Kody Nielson – New Single ‘Bic’s Birthday’ and Forthcoming Album Kody Nielson has just unveiled the first single from his forthcoming album Birthday Suite. The single is called Bic’s Birthday. Appropriately, it is released on Bic Runga’s birthday, 13th of January. That’s today. Happy Birthday Bic! The Birthday Suite album is due out on May…
Prog Ensemble Tautologic Releases “Re:Psychle” An Album of Songs About Chicago Based in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Tautologic bandleader Ethan Sellers is an alumni of the University of Chicago. Written within blocks of the University and the Obama mansion, Sellers’ songs for Re:Psychle document people he has met around the Chicago area. Addiction…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News VANCE JOY UNVEILS NATION OF TWO, OUT FEBRUARY 23RD On the heels of his Rolling Stone Australia cover story, Vance Joy has revealed a release date of February 23 for his long-awaited second album, Nation of Two. The multi-platinum Australian singer/songwriter has also unveiled the album’s cover art…
Video: Yung Tory – “Drink Alone” Bringing a distinctive melodic sensibility to trap music, Yung Tory is a name to watch out for in 2018. Serving up a mournful, warbling, trap ballad, Yung Tory grieves for the end of a relationship on “Drink Alone.” Despairing over liquid keys and skittering hi-hats, Tory bemoans is newly…
Having surpassed their goal following a successful PledgeMusic Campaign, the Billy Walton Band are getting ready to unleash their newest LP “Soul of a Man” this January! As they wrap up the remaining U.S. Tour dates before heading across the pond performing in the U.K. through the start of the year along with stops in…
Dr. C & The Gris Gris nicely blend together the blues, garage rock, and country into a satisfying whole on “Graveyard Dog”. With a literal shaggy dog approach the song’s hazy dazed atmosphere works wonders. Lyrics have a playful quality to them. Proving to be more than qualified storytellers everything comes together creating a compelling…
Phoenix, AZ’s Jane N’ The Jungle have begun paving their own road in 2017. Their eclectic fusion of 90’s alternative and modern rock has been showcased in a recent string of alt-radio hits. Just this year, we have had the honor of promoting singles like “Killed Someone” and “Faded Stars”. Their new barebones ballad, “One…
Theo Czuk has sported a number of identities during his life but artist remains among the most abiding. Czuk pursues self-expression through time-tested forms such as poetry, fiction, and songwriting, but even a cursory examination of his biography and the experiences he delineates through his work reveals a exploratory soul whose life likely stands as…
LA Weekly’s former movie critic, April Wolfe, runs your new favorite podcast Switchblade Sisters is a podcast providing deep cuts on genre flicks from a female perspective. Every week, film critic April Wolfe sits down with a phenomenal female film-maker to slice-and-dice a classic genre movie – horror, exploitation, sci-fi and many others! Along the…
They made their “bones” on stage many eons ago, and lived like kings – then disbanded in 1984. So why after 40 years did this LA rocker band just record their first and only album? From sunny California, “A La Carte” came together in 1976 when band leader/drummer Brian O’Brian and bassist Craig Miller decided to form a unique kind of group. They were kids fresh out of high school – so…
Theo Czuk has sported a number of identities during his life but artist remains among the most abiding. Czuk pursues self-expression through time-tested forms such as poetry, fiction, and songwriting, but even a cursory examination of his biography and the experiences he delineates through his work reveals a exploratory soul whose life likely stands as…
The FADER Reveals Listmania 2017 For over a decade The FADER has published annual, definitive, year-end mega-list LISTMANIA, highlighting the best and worst of music, culture, and the internet. This year’s LISTMANIA is the biggest yet, celebrating the highs and lows of 2017 with lists including reasons to support Cardi B 2020, problematic faves that…
i hate you just kidding Premiere Single – “Heartbeat” via NEW NOISE MAGAZINE Jeremy and Jessi Brock are the husband & wife songwriting duo known as I Hate You Just Kidding. They started making music together shortly after meeting and formally formed the project in 2009. Their music has been featured in film/television and commercials,…
Guided by the nicotine and bourbon bruised vocals and songwriting of Brandon Butrick, a.k.a. Django Mack, 100 Page Tattoo is the latest release from an Americana/singer-songwriter themed outfit whose previous studio platters have established them as one of the more imaginative and potent musical forces working today. Butrick handles the bulk of the songwriting, alongside…
Here is a young artist who appreciates old style music but brings it back with a modern twist. That is what NJ native Brynn Stanley has done in her latest EP “Classic”. Coming off her pop album, “Hello, California” earlier this year she felt she needed to mix things up a bit. Brynn took a…
Mat Kearney has now revealed two tracks from his forthcoming new album CRAZYTALK – “Better Than I Used To Be,” which saw its official video released today, December 12th, and “Face to Face,” released Friday, Dec. 8th – both via Kearney’s new partnership with Caroline. Purchase or listen to both songs HERE. Both songs made…
Mandy Brooks chooses an angelic sort of folk with the glistening world of “Have I Told You Lately”. From the tenderness of the banjo to the graceful vocals, everything has a majestic hue to it. A pastoral quality takes hold while the airy spacious atmosphere adds to the lovely aura. A modern take on the…
One would be hard pressed to find a harder working artist than Stuart Wilson. Born in the Cayman Islands, currently living in London, and touring across the globe, his undeniable passion for reggae, jazz, blues, and fusion has landed him not only on some of the choicest stages, but also teamed him up with some…
Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Music Video Submission: Tommie King – ‘Dead Up’ In his second video release, Tommie King illustrates his verbal warning to the game that he’s on the rise and appears to be dead serious. The Caleb Seales directed video displays Tommie King performing confidently in his hometown of Atlanta.…
Play Pretend represent the best of lo-fi garage rock on the underdog anthem “Summer Heat”. Over the course of the track Play Pretend go for the jugular as everything positively roars, from the ramshackle rhythms to the raw unhinged bluesy riffs. Downright infectious with melodies that linger in the mind long after they are over,…
Chris Stapleton performs “Millionaire” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The appearance celebrates Stapleton’s new album, From A Room: Volume 2, which is out now Mercury Records Nashville (purchase digitally and with exclusive limited-edition bundles). Already receiving widespread acclaim, NPR Music praises, “…folding these songs into his repertoire lends greater emotional weight to his entire body of…
Chapell explores a kaleidoscopic sound with the ornate world of “Soul Man”. Stylistically Chapell draws from a plethora of styles ranging from the blues to chamber pop to indie rock. Rather playful Chapell focuses heavily on letting every song tell its own story. Every track adds to the overall narrative that forms for the entire…
Starting off the collection with a regal form of majesty is Wayne Olivieri’s “I’m Glad It’s Christmas Time Again”. Wayne Olivieri sings with reverence as the song unfurls in such a cinematic way. Everything works from the way the bells echo out into the air to the magnificent strings. Jody Quine & the Big Mr.…
With the ongoing trend of creative music, many talented artists are efficiently accomplishing their position in the world of music. ‘Alpha Mule’ is a band formed as an amalgamation of the expertise from two proficient musical artists, Joe Forkan and Eric Stoner. The musical duo has recently released their debut album, ‘Peripheral Vision’ which is…
