SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 29, 2014

BACKWORDS SHARE “I’M NOT LYING” VIA BROOKLYN VEGAN

Yesterday, Brooklyn Vegan shared the opening track to their upcoming album Nest. The single follows “Gloria”, which debuted earlier this month. The band has announced a hometown record release show in Brooklyn at Baby’s All Right on September 20th. The bill also includes Wild Yaks, Dead Stars, and Radical Dads, and copies of a limited-edition cassette of the album will be given out for free with entry.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2014/08/backwords_ready.html

DEMAND STEVE RYAN ON WEDEMAND.COM

Demand Steve Ryan to come to your city on his tour. Go here today:

http://www.wedemand.com/steveryan

BOROKO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LESS ABOUT LOVE”

Check out Australian rocker Tim Fontaine aka Boroko and his brand new upbeat single “Less About Love”, from upcoming sophomore album Western Child. With driving percussion, haunting guitar lines and Fontaine’s sultry rock vocals, “Less About Love” presents yet another side of this artist’s musical personality.

https://soundcloud.com/boroko/less-about-love/s-Pw1M1

CHECK OUT DILLON FRANCIS’ NEW LYRIC VIDEO

Money Sucks, Friends Rule features collaborations with artists including DJ Snake, Chain Gang of 1974, Martin Garrix, Twista, Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie, The Presets and Major Lazer, among others. “I Can’t Take It,” along with album tracks “Get Low” and “When We Were Young,” is available now as an instant download to fans who pre-order the album. “Get Low” was recently featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance and has nearly 4 million plays on SoundCloud, while the official video has nearly 5.5 million views. Recently released track “When We Were Young” already has over 1 million SoundCloud plays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYKchw7cfdA

THE ANTICS NEW EP

New Jersey based band, The Antics, have released their new EP, Send It Out. Send It Out is the follow up to the group’s debut album Running Faster, released in November of 2012. As they settle into their unique, mature sound, the post-punk/indie-rock group will have fans excited about their delightfully evolved sound. Send It Out is available for download on iTunes.

http://www.wearetheantics.com

THE CHAINSMOKERS NEW MUSIC VIDEO “KANYE”

“Kanye” first premiered yesterday on Yahoo! Music, and its cinematic narrative picks up where the music video for the duo’s platinum-selling single “#SELFIE” left off. However, this time around, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall tell an inspirational and invigorating Cinderella story of embracing who you are and owning it. The only proper verb for that action is “Kanye”. Moreover, notable influencers ranging from Mahogany Lox to Romeo Lacoste and Teala Dunn make spirited cameos in the video, making it a true event for the New York electronic dance music upstarts.

https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/see-it-first—selfie-stars-the-chainsmokers-are-back-with-new-vid—kanye-134641320.html?soc_src=copy

DOLLY PARTON ACCEPTS ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

Dolly Parton, who’s usually flooding stadiums with fans around the world, cools off her Summer by taking a dive into the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Dolly was challenged by several people including famous duet partner, Kenny Rogers. His doubted dare sparked her to accept and prove how nothing stands in her way for a good cause.

“Kenny said you’ll never do it with your false hair, your false eyelashes, and your false nails,” responds Dolly. “Kenny, you’d be surprised at what all I do with my falses; for a good cause and a good laugh.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhorHC-tOwQ

ATLANTA’S SEALIONS PREMIERE STRIKING “HONEY” VIDEO

Having cut their teeth on numerous projects throughout high school and college, Atlanta natives Jason Travis and Joey Patino formed Sealions in an effort to reach through the apathetic din of modern guitar rock and grasp something inventive and invasive. Sealions draws equal inspiration from the fuzzy guitars of 90’s West Coast alternative, the bubbly synthesizers of English new wave and French house, and the vocal harmonies of 70’s American super-pop groups. Joined by drummer John Craig and bassist/guitarist Keith Edmiston in 2009, the band continues to float genre lines unapologetically between dance and rock music.

http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/video-sealions-honey/

WARREN G, SOCIAL DISTORTION, WARPAINT, NO AGE, TRASH TALK, AND MORE TAKE YOU INSIDE THE LA MUSIC SCENE

Noisey is proud to present the final episode of its Made In America series, which heads to Los Angeles. For the series, directed by acclaimed filmmaker and music video director Lance Bangs, Noisey and Budweiser travelled the country to speak with world famous and locally adored artists, including Nelly, Ben Gibbard, and Danny Brown, and explored the cities that made them.

http://noisey.vice.com/madeinamerica/made-in-la-ft-warren-g-social-distortion-warpaint-no-age-and-trash-talk

ALBUM STREAM BY LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Under the moniker Los Angeles Police Department, Ryan Pollie makes the kind of homespun bedroom pop that excels in its quiet intimacy, while retaining its emotional weight under sparse instrumentation and soft delivery. On his 11-track self-titled debut album, Pollie wrote and recorded each song in a day, allowing for small imperfections and spurts of urgency found throughout the record. It’s a creative process Pollie has now become accustomed to: “This project really changed an important misconception for me. It was that music that I was making, which wasn’t recorded in a studio with a band, was illegitimate or not real for some reason.”

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/08/stream-los-angeles-police-departments-debut-album/

NEW SINGLE BY HARRIS HAWK

Straight from the heart of Boston, MA, meet the infectious sounds of HARRIS HAWK. The group has just premiered their riotous new single, “Make the Fonz Bleed,” from their latest record Mutes, via The Vinyl District.

Harris Hawk was formed in 2012 when Anne Warnock (vocals, guitar) and Oliver Hinds (guitar) realized they both liked weird, loud bands. Together they demoed a few songs, found them sufficiently weird, and sought other people to play them loudly. Steve Shannon (drums) and Mike Sullivan (bass) eventually came on board, and liked these unusual songs that Warnock and Hinds had created.

http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront/2014/08/tvd-premiere-harris-hawk-make-fonz-bleed/

NO DEVOTION “EYESHADOW” MUSIC VIDEO

No Devotion, the new indie-rock endeavor fronted by former Thursday and United Nations vocalist Geoff Rickly that also includes the remaining members of the former UK multi-platinum-selling band Lostprophets, are excited to announce their upcoming fall tour dates. The band will be out supporting Neon Trees on a number of select dates beginning on Monday, September 29 in Bakersfield, CA and including additional cities such as Phoenix, AZ on Monday, October 5, Omaha, NE on October 9, Wichita, KS on Tuesday, October 21 and Oklahoma City, OK 0n Wednesday, October 22.

http://noisey.vice.com/blog/no-devotion-eyeshadow-video-premiere

JOYNER LUCAS PUTS A VISUAL TO HIS GHOST-PRODUCED “SNAPPLE FREESTYLE”

Shot in Atlanta where Joyner flew to cash in on his winnings for the “No Sucka MC’s 2” contest held by Funk Volume producer KATO, Joyner puts a visual to the freestyle produced by noted London trance/Hip Hop producer, Ghost.

http://youtu.be/v_t-Wce5szo

ISRAEL NASH’S “RAIN PLANS” FEATURED ON NPR’S “HEAVY ROTATION”

The album was produced by Nash, recorded and mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Ted Young (Sonic Youth, Kurt Vile) and inspired by Nash’s new home of Dripping Springs, TX which helped evolve the tone of his songwriting. Of the new music Nash notes, “I wanted to make an album that sounded like what I saw and somehow spread the peace that this place brings to me. These songs are all about moving from New York to the reaches of the Hill Country and what those hills represent to me, which is greater than just nature. It’s about my life and home. I really wanted to go new places and abandon any rules that had made me cautious before. It’s about creating an environment that is so much bigger than any individual.”

http://www.npr.org/2014/08/28/343414038/heavy-rotation-10-songs-public-radio-cant-stop-playing

THE BRITTANY MURPHY STORY ON TV SEPTEMBER 6

The Brittany Murphy Story, which shares the real-life story of the ambitious and talented actress – who rose to fame quickly, but succumbed much too young to the dark side of Hollywood – will make its worldwide premiere Saturday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime.

Produced by MarVista Entertainment, The Brittany Murphy Story follows the actress (Amanda Fuller, Cheap Thrills, Grey’s Anatomy, Last Man Standing) and her mother, Sharon (Sherilyn Fenn, Magic City, Boxing Helena, Of Mice and Men, Twin Peaks), as they gamble everything in a move to Hollywood, determined to make young Brittany a star.

Quickly landing a breakout role in the ’90s hit Clueless, the 17-year-old continued her rapid climb to fame, working with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in such high-profile hits as Girl, Interrupted (with Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder), Don’t Say a Word (with Michael Douglas) and 8 Mile (with Eminem and Kim Basinger), among others.

http://www.mylifetime.com

REDFOO RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “NEW THANG”

GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum selling, award winning, global phenom, Redfoo has officially released a new visual for “New Thang,” the first single from his highly anticipated solo album that is slated for release later this year on his label, Party Rock. The video is directed by Mickey Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGiBiHocSZM

JAY NASH AND JOSH DAY ON CMT EDGE

The legend Levon Helm said that if you give it good concentration, good energy, good heart, and good performance, the song will play you. If that’s true, then Jay Nash and Josh Day (aka The Contenders) are well and truly played by the set of songs in their debut EP, Meet The Contenders available November 18th via iTunes and October 15 on vinyl at shows along their U.S. tour.

http://www.cmtedge.com/2014/08/28/jay-nash-and-josh-day-introduce-the-contender/

LONDON TRIO FLOWERS UNVEIL STUNNING, EERIE “JOANNA” VIDEO

On their debut album Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do, London trio Flowers, consisting of singer Rachel Kenedy, guitarist Sam Ayres, and drummer Jordan Hockley, syntheize the kinetic energy and raw vulnerability of their live shows into fourteen deceptively simple pop songs. Exploring the gamut of emotions that accompany coming of age, Do What You Want To, It’s What You Should Do’s tracks carry listeners from heartbreak to carefree happiness and everything in between.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRtG2SP2fhA

GIPP NEW VIDEO FEAST CEELO GREEN

Before you leave for Labor Day weekend, I wanted to share the new music video for Gipp’s single Shine Like Gold featuring CeeLo Green. Gipp is one of the original members of Goodie Mob along with CeeLo, T-Mo and Khujo and Gipp has just signed with Epic Records to release a new solo album later this year. The music video is quite entertaining and definitely worth watching!

http://bit.ly/1u01pUF

JUICY J FEAT. NICKI MINAJ, LIL BIBBY & YOUNG THUG “LOW”

This is the official new single from Juicy J called “Low” which is growing fast at radio and smashing clubs around the world. This record features Nicki Minaj, Lil Bibby and Young Thug.

http://www.sendspace.com/filegroup/C4Yc%2FyeMgnDYgEufi12bEA

NEW COLLABO BY MIND CNTRL & GABRIEL BLU

New Melbourne Bounce/Electro House track by Mind Cntrl & Gabriel Blu:

https://soundcloud.com/gabrielblu/mind-cntrl-gabriel-blu-threshold

MY MUSIC BLOCK TV COVERING THE BAY AREA AND BEYOND

My Music Block TV teams up with Ferenheight entertainment with an upcoming episode of “Spicy Nights.” MMBTV Has already become a smash in the Bay Area rotating heavy hitting artists such as JON DOLLA. MMBTV will continue to air in more locations other than the east bay due to many requests and will be hosting live music shows in Northern California. MMBTV older episodes can also be viewed on their Facebook page and archived online @ http://betv.org.

Next show times:

August 28th at 4:30 am
August 30th 9:42 am LOVELY
September 2nd 4:46 pm ROCK
September 3rd 2:00am RATCHETT MUSIC 4 ADULTS
September 3rd 2:32 am
September 3rd 2:47 am
September 3rd 7:05 pm GIRLS THAT ROCK

If you think you have what it takes to be on mmbtv submit through: http://facebook.com/mymusicblocktv

CAOTICO POST “BAD HEART”

Mischievous duo Caotico drop new single Bad Heart on Indie Shuffle. This tune sits somewhere between MGMT & STRFKR and being Swedish, these boys know their way round a hook.

https://soundcloud.com/caotico/bad-heart-1

BROKEN BELLS DEBUT “CONTROL” VIDEO

Broken Bells have unveiled the accompanying video for their new single “Control” from After the Disco (Columbia). Join Brian Burton and James Mercer on an alien adventure through space and time. The video, as is true with the band’s previous visual pieces, features the omnipresent, extraterrestrial pink orb. View the “Control” video here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6azqrFDXfY

PROBLEM RELEASES ‘354: LIFT OFF MIXTAPE’ TODAY

West coast rapper Problem surprises fans with a ‘354: Lift Off Mixtape in anticipation of his 21-city Lift Off Tour which kicks off in Santa Barbara, CA September 3rd. Problem’s mixtape features 14 new tracks presented by the LA Leakers, resident DJ’s on Power 106 and Shade 45. Problem also teams up with actor/rapper Childish Gambino, his label mate Bad Lucc, internet sensation Bobby Schmurda, among others.

http://www.datpiff.com/Problem-354-Lift-Off-mixtape.640295.html

TOGETHER PANGEA “BADILLAC” VIDEO

together PANGEA do rock ‘n’ roll as it was meant to be – raw, unpredictable, and probably dangerous, but also blazing with intelligence, emotion and edgy experimentation. The Los Angeles-based trio made their bones as purveyors of post-millenial punk, but with their third full length release Badillac, they pay their debt to the supersonic 90s rock that first inspired them.

http://www.vevo.com/watch/together-pangea/badillac/USUV71400558

MATT NATHANSON TO PERFORM DURING THE ANNUAL MDA SHOW OF STRENGTH TELETHON

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson lends his support and talent this weekend when he performs his hit song “Kinks Shirt” during the 49th Annual MDA Show of Strength telethon. The two-hour special will air on Sunday, September 1st at 9:00pm/8:00Central on ABC stations across the country.

http://mda.org

AUGUSTINES “WEARY EYES” MUSIC VIDEO

New York City-based indie-rock trio Augustines have announced their upcoming fall North American headlining tour. Touring behind their recently released self-titled sophomore album, Augustines will be making 13 appearances across the west and east coast of the U.S. as well as parts of Canada. Beginning on Wednesday, September 17 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA, the tour will visit additional markets along the way such as San Francisco, CA on Thursday, September 18, Seattle, WA on Sunday, September 21, New York, NY on Monday, September 29, Washington DC on Wednesday, October 1, Toronto, ON on Wednesday, October 8, Chicago, IL on Friday, October 10, and culminate in a performance at Turf Club in St. Paul, MN on Saturday, October 11.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IebSQLnmF1M

KNIFE PARTY DEBUT LP

Following the unprecedented success of a trio of critically acclaimed artist EPs, namely ‘100% No Modern Talking’, ‘Rage Valley’ and most recently ‘Haunted House’; which included the seminal hits “Internet Friends”, “Bonfire” and the summer anthem “LRAD”. Knife Party unveiled “Resistance,” the first single to be taken from their hugely anticipated debut album “Abandon Ship”.

http://www.knifeparty.com

LOWERCASE LETTERS “HOOK-UP FEE (REMIX)”

The single comes off their upcoming debut album, out November 18th, 2014. The original “Hook-Up Fee” was released as part of the soundtrack for The Glorification of Gangster art showcase in New York City. Of the remix, Impose Magazine raves, “The stripped down, slow and sparse nature of the original is turned up and treated with care, where opportunities for maximalist temptations are traded in an effective and precise process of amplifying certain stems while omitting others.”

https://soundcloud.com/lowercaseletters/hook-up-fee-remix

JACK KOVAC NEW SINGLE “SONG OF THE SUMMER”

“Song of the Summer,” featuring Huxlee’s, allows you to feel those quiet summer days of the past echoing through the guitar riffs and building, expansive chorus. It boarders on the new, woodsier trend in indie rock, though still captures the 1970’s feel of carefree abandon that is fluent in so much of Jack’s music. The track stands as an ode to all of those summer time anthems from your youth, and the memories that immediately attach themselves to the melody when you hear it.

https://soundcloud.com/mt-press/jack-kovacs-song-of-the-summer

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