SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 15, 2016

ONEREPUBLIC RELEASE NEW SINGLE “KIDS” TODAY, AUGUST 12TH

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated quintet OneRepublic release their new single, “Kids,” today on Mosley/Interscope Records. “Kids” is available for streaming and digital download via all participating digital retailers on Friday, August 12th. The track was produced by Ryan Tedder and Brett Kutzle and recorded in Tokyo, Japan and Mexico City, Mexico. “Kids” will be featured on the band’s fourth studio album which will be released later this year.

Earlier this week it was announced OneRepublic will help the NFL kick off its 97th season with a performance at the “2016 NFL KICKOFF PRESENTED BY HYUNDAI.” OneRepublic will perform live at the Civic Center Park in Denver, CO on Thursday, September 8th. OneRepublic’s performance will be featured in simulcast coverage of the 60-minute pregame show from Denver from 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET on NBC and NFL Network.

Singer/Songwriter DavidNyroand Singer Katie Kuffel Address Love and Loss on Stirring New Video

With his stirring new single “Bitter Wine,” modern pop’s Seattle-based singer/songwriter David Nyro, has again teamed with singer Katie Kuffelon his fourth release via the Koral Young Group. Kuffel provides an evocative vocal performance on Nyro’s carefully crafted song. Kuffel is backed by a classic trio of Nyro on piano, Marc Miller on upright bass and Sean Lane on drums. “Bitter Wine” was produced by Nyro and Jakael Tristram and recorded “live” at Robert Lang Studios.

Tritonal & Jenaux feat. Adam Lambert “Broken”

“I loved the remix that Tritonal did on my single ‘Ghost Town’ and that’s when I discovered their music and became a fan. So when they approached me to do a feature it was a no brainer!” – Adam Lambert

Dynamic music producers Tritonal have announced their genre-busting collaboration, “Broken,” featuring the prodigious and talented Jenaux and vocals from International Superstar Adam Lambert. The wide-ranging modern track features distorted vocal samples, humming bass, and warm synths. Adam Lambert’s melodies have an ethereal tone as they uplift the listener before the song’s emphatic bass-heavy breakdown hits.

GTA & WHAT SO NOT SHARE “FEEL IT” FEATURING TUNJI IGE

Julio Mejia and Matt Toth – better knows as GTA or Good Times Ahead – return with What So Not for the second glimpse into their debut album, “Feel It.”

The new track, which premiered as a “World First” on Zane Lowe’s Beat 1 radio show yesterday, is their second collaboration from their forthcoming LP and features Pennsylvanian rapper Tunji Ige.

PARTYNEXTDOOR RELEASES NEW ALBUM PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3)

OVO Sound’s PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new album PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) is available now via OVO Sound/Warner Bros. Records.

TRACKLIST:
1. High Hopes
2. Don’t Run
3. Nobody
4. Not Nice
5. Only U
6. Don’t Know How
7. Problems & Selfless
8. Temptations
9. Spiteful
10. Joy
11. You’ve Been Missed
12. Transparency
13. Brown Skin
14. 1942
15. Come and See Me (feat. Drake).
16. Nothing Easy to Please

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE ‘SONGS FROM FINAL FANTASY XV’

The imitable Florence + the Machine release a special collaboration recorded for the upcoming video game FINAL FANTASY® XV from Square Enix.

The three tracks, “Too Much Is Never Enough,” “I Will Be” and “Stand By Me,” were recorded in Air Studios in London with producer and composer Emile Haynie (Kanye West, Lana Del Rey). “Too Much…” is a cinematic epic, featuring sweeping strings and Florence’s rich, emotive vocals. “I Will Be” is an evocative ballad, while her take on “Stand By Me” gives the Ben E. King classic a beautiful, melancholy edge.

“I was listening to Classic FM and there was a whole two hour program about classical music in videogames. It was so inspiring and a whole scope of music that I didn’t know about,” Florence says of her decision to get involved in the project. It was really fascinating, the music was incredibly beautiful and emotional and I took it as a sort of sign, to see what I can do in this medium.”

GROUPLOVE PREMIERE NEW SONG “DO YOU LOVE SOMEONE”

Grouplove today shared “Do You Love Someone”, the second song from their highly anticipated third studio album Big Mess, due for release on September 9th via Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records.

LEWIS DEL MAR SET TO HEADLINE US TOUR THIS FALL

Rockaway Beach-based duo Lewis Del Mar has announced a fall US headline tour with shows at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall, San Francisco’s Rickshaw Stop, Los Angeles’ Troubadour and more. Kicking off in Washington D.C. on October 6th, the tour is in celebration of the duo’s debut album out 9/30. See full list of dates below. Tickets are on sale today at 10am local time.

ONEREPUBLIC RELEASE NEW SINGLE “KIDS”

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated quintet OneRepublic release their new single, “Kids,” today on Mosley/Interscope Records. “Kids” is available for streaming and digital download via all participating digital retailers on Friday, August 12th. The track was produced by Ryan Tedder and Brett Kutzle and recorded in Tokyo, Japan and Mexico City, Mexico. “Kids” will be featured on the band’s fourth studio album which will be released later this year.

ALL BOY/ALL GIRL PREMIERE WHIMSICAL FIRST TRACK “PASTELS” VIA CLASH

all boy/all girl had its modest beginnings when theatrical vocalist and front woman Danielle Lovier first started playing music with experimental composer and bassist Nicholas Rahn in Philadelphia in 2010. When the two began playing in Rittenhouse Square Park for spare change, there was an instant, explosive chemistry. After touring the US for three months as a duo, they found themselves living in New York City, writing and recording an EP of contemporary-classical-leaning pop songs.

Citizen Zero debut new LP

When done honestly, rock ‘n’ roll can stick with you for a lifetime. It rides shotgun for the whole way, soundtracking those big moments and memories. Once you hear a Citizen Zero song, you remember it.

The Detroit rock outfit—Josh LeMay [vocals], Sammy Boller [lead guitar], John Dudley [drums], and Sam Collins [bass]—deliver arena-size anthems fueled by intricate musicianship on their full-length debut album, State of Mind [Wind-up Records]. Striking a balance between edgy grunge attitude a la Stone Temple Pilots and bluesy alternative expanse reminiscent of Kings of Leon, their knack for a hook immediately resonated with a growing national fan base.

BANGLADEAFY Delivers “Act Like An Adult” Via Metal Insider

Brooklyn’s tech-shred duo BANGLADEAFY are preparing to unload the brain-warping rampage of their noxious Narcopaloma EP later this month through Nefarious Industries. The band now offer the public another dose of its whiplashing capabilities through an exclusive stream of “Act Like An Adult,” the track dispatched exclusively through Metal Insider.

MACHINE GUN KELLY RELEASES “SIMPLE MAN” (LIVE) FROM OFFICIAL ROADIES SOUNDTRACK TODAY

Today, Republic Records and Stardog Records release the seventh track from the ROADIES official soundtrack album (“Music From the SHOWTIME Original Series ROADIES”)— series star Machine Gun Kelly’s (Colson Baker) “Simple Man” (Live). Listen to it exclusively on Apple Music HERE.

Watch “Our Puram” Video via Pitchfork

Pfarmers is made up of Danny Seim (Menomena, Lackthereof), Bryan Devendorf (the National), and Dave Nelson (David Byrne & St. Vincent, Sufjan Stevens.) The band released its debut album last year, and they’ve followed it with sophomore LP Our Puram, out today on Joyful Noise Recordings. Inspired by Oregon’s Rajneeshpuram community, it’s written from the point of view of a Rajneeshee leaving the compound.

NASHVILLE SONGSTRESS DANIELLA MASON RELEASES MAJOR LABEL DEBUT

Nashville-based indie-pop artist Daniella Mason is making her major label debut today with her Technicolour EP, out now via Warner Bros. Records. The EP features five tracks – three brand new songs, including the title track; “All I Want,” which has racked up over a million streams and earned Mason an early fan in Demi Lovato; and the stunning “Shade of You,” lauded by Idolator as “an unassuming, catchy slice of mature pop.” Technicolour showcases Mason’s pop songwriting sensibilities alongside her undeniable self-awareness and lyrical maturity, and serves as the perfect introduction to this artist to watch. Check out the music below.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE’S NEW SONG “BELIEVE YOU ME”

“Believe You Me,” a new song from acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke, premiered yesterday at Guitar World and can now be heard/shared via SoundCloud.

SONREAL NEW SINGLE “CAN I GET A WITNESS”

Juno Award-nominated, critically acclaimed rapper, singer, songwriter, and visual maverick SonReal releases The Name EP today on Capitol Records/Black Box. SonReal co-wrote each track on the EP and the single “Can I Get A Witness”has hit Spotify’s Global, U.S., and Canadian Viral charts, already racking up more than 3.4 million plays.

OLIVIA O’BRIEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TRUST ISSUES”

16-year old Napa based singer and song­writer Olivia O’Brien makes her Island Records debut with “Trust Issues,” the eagerly anticipated follow-up to her worldwide smash collaboration with gnash on the RIAA gold hit, “i hate u, i love u.” “Trust Issues”, which premiered on Complex yesterday, is available on all digital partners today.

“It’s really empowering for girls and anyone who doesn’t want to be treated like they’re less than,” Olivia says of “Trust Issues.” “It’s for anyone who finds it hard to obtain self-worth without the approval of another person.”

Romance & Rebellion “Vanity Fair” MP3

Romance & Rebellion return with powerhouse poster girl anthem, “Vanity Fair”. Cherry coke, tan lines and knee highs; Nostalgic remembrances paint a picture perfect depiction of youthful infatuation delivered in candy coated pop rock . Wrapped in wistful reminiscent ideals, they praise the eye of their affection with slamming power pop beats and a retro 1960’s rock motif that’s highly addictive. Soaring vocals fly across layers of pitch perfect harmonies that collide in an excited giddy guitar-pop bounce of a chorus. Check out Romance & Rebellion’s hooky new single, “Vanity Fair,” out now!

Marcus Alan Ward Premieres “Little Sunshine” Music Video

Marcus Alan Ward has released his newest video for single “Little Sunshine”, the exclusive premiere was hosted by Impose yesterday who said; “It’s a song about being confident in love, and it’s the breath of fresh air we have been needing lately. The track is classic pop, and just breeds fun and relaxation at the same time.”

LISTEN TO EXPIRE’S NEW SONG “FIGHTING THE SLIP”

As they prepare for the release of their final album, With Regret, on September 23rd (Bridge Nine), midwest hardcore veterans Expire have unveiled the record’s first single, “Fighting The Slip”, today on AltPress.com.

A little heavier and just as fierce as ever, on With Regret, Expire cruises across sub-two-minute juggernauts purging their feelings on damaged relationships and introspective exorcisms. With Regret is the first Expire album recorded outside of their mainstay studio, Howl Street, having traveled up to Chicago’s Bricktop Studios with Andy Nelson. The new environment takes them out of their comfort zone and results in subtle new twists to the band’s sound, which bounces with a caustic, fraught anxiety, more memorable riffs, and focused vocals that retain all their previous bile and despair.

I PREVAIL’S NEW SINGLE, “STUCK IN YOUR HEAD”

Detroit’s hottest rock export in years, I Prevail, has debuted their brand new single, “Stuck In Your Head,” today at SiriusXM’s Octane (Ch. 37). The new song is the latest track from the band’s highly-anticipated, debut full-length record, Lifelines, that’s due out on October 21st from Fearless Records.

GAVIN DEGRAW ALBUM TRACK “MAKING LOVE WITH THE RADIO ON”

Gavin DeGraw’s highly anticipated fifth studio release SOMETHING WORTH SAVING is available for pre-order starting today at all digital retailers. As an added bonus, fans will receive the album track “Making Love With The Radio On” as an instant gratis track with their pre-order.

SOMETHING WORTH SAVING will be released at all digital and physical retailers on September 9th via RCA Records. Recorded in multiple cities in the U.S. including Miami, Los Angeles and Nashville, SOMETHING WORTH SAVING marks DeGraw’s first full length studio release in nearly three years, following 2013’s highly acclaimed MAKE A MOVE. The first official album single “She Sets The City On Fire,” was written by Gavin DeGraw and Gregg Wattenberg and produced by Gregg Wattenberg.

AYAHUASCA NEW SINGLE

Toronto-based progressive sludge-tinged grunge trio AYAHUASCA will release their sophomore full-length next month. Titled Yin, the absorbing, twelve-track offering serves as the follow-up to 2013’s critically-lauded Plato’s Dark Horse.

Tritonal & Jenaux feat. Adam Lambert

“I loved the remix that Tritonal did on my single ‘Ghost Town’ and that’s when I discovered their music and became a fan. So when they approached me to do a feature it was a no brainer!” – Adam Lambert

Dynamic music producers Tritonal have announced their genre-busting collaboration, “Broken,” featuring the prodigious and talented Jenaux and vocals from International Superstar Adam Lambert. The wide-ranging modern track features distorted vocal samples, humming bass, and warm synths. Adam Lambert’s melodies have an ethereal tone as they uplift the listener before the song’s emphatic bass-heavy breakdown hits.

POLLY A PREMIERES NEW SINGLE ‘LIKE WE USED TO’

LA-based songstress Polly A has premiered her new single “Like We Used To” off of her forthcoming EP Ghetto Gold Dream, TODAY, August 12th, via Billboard. Click HERE to listen. Ghetto Gold Dream is set to debut on August 26th (222/Interscope). The video for her EP’s title track recently premiered on ELLE.com. Additionally, Polly A will embark on seven city North American tour with Selah Sue on September 12th to promote the EP.

AFROJACK PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “GONE” FT. TY DOLLA $IGN

Producer and songwriter Afrojack teams up with LA singer-rapper Ty Dolla $ign for his new single “Gone” via Latiument/RCA Records/Sony Music International. Click here to listen. Last week, The Fader premiered the summertime pop jam stating, “The two come together for a massive ode to making worldwide moves with a new romance.” The single is now available at all digital service providers.

Chuckie & ChildsPlay Release “No Worries” Featuring Trinidad James

It’s been a hot and busy summer for the iconic musical chameleon, DJ Chuckie, but he has “No Worries.” The dutch DJ/producer by way of Aruba has linked up with ATL bad boy Trinidad James and Childsplay for a new Traphall single for their first release on Spinnin.

“No Worries” is a tropical anthem with hard hitting trap bass and a melody with a Caribbean flair. Trinidad James adds his iconic voice giving life with an ambiance of freeing inertia. This may be a new single, but it is by no means a new concept for Chuckie.

Prinze George Premiere “Wait Up” Video

Today, Prinze George debut their video for “Wait Up,” off their Debut EP Illiterate Synth Pop, via Noisey.

In February of 2015, Prinze George started traveling to Minneapolis, MN to record Illiterate Synth Pop with Evan Bakke (Prince, Fraea, Soul Asylum) at Sounds Expensive Studio. They kept coming back in between tours with Albert Hammond Jr., Little Boots, Walk the Moon and more, and finished recording in early 2016.

GAWVI RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “LATE NIGHTS”

Still riding a wave of success following the release of his debut EP Lost In Hue last week, crossover Hip Hop producer turned Electo-pop/Dance artist GAWVI, returns with the official music video to the lead track, “Late Nights.” The video premiered online with the influential entertainment and lifestyle outlet, VIBE, who praised GAWVI for fusing “hip-hop, pop, and electro to create a sound with a global appeal” and noted that “the world has taken notice.” The video for “Late Nights” is now available to view on GAWVI’s VEVO channel.

Premiere: Reach Records’ GAWVI Lights Up In “Late Nights” Video

Mike Taylor Premieres New Single ‘Electric Church’ via Billboard

Rostrum Records’s soul artist Mike Taylor premieres his new energized single “Electric Church” today, August 12, via Billboard. Weaving together influences of EDM, soul and reggae, “Electric Church” provides a preview of Mike Taylor’s direction for his EP expected to be released later this year.

Heart’s Premiere Live “Beautiful Broken”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends HEART today (8/12) have partnered with VEVO [hyperlink] to premiere their live performance video of “Beautiful Broken,” the lead single off the band’s recently released (7/8) new studio album BEAUTIFUL BROKEN. It was filmed in Chicago, IL at the historic Genesee Theatre this past May and directed and produced by Dusty Kraatz of XI Media Productions (who has also directed videos for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and All That Remains).

JUSTIN MOORE TOPS iTUNES CHARTS & ROCKS FOX & FRIENDS ALL-AMERICAN SUMMER CONCERT TODAY

Justin Moore claimed the #1 Top Country Albums spot and #2 All-Genre position on the iTunes charts with KINDA DON’T CARE before hitting the stage today for a packed crowd at the Fox & Friends’ All-American Summer Concert Series live from New York City. Moore rocked the national television debut of his current Top 10 single “You Look Like I Need a Drink” from his fourth studio album on The Valory Music Co., available now, proving he is “one of country’s best live acts” (Whiskey Riff). He also offered up past chart-toppers such as “Point at You,” “Lettin’ the Night Roll” and “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away.”

HEARTACHES Releases ‘Svart’ & Music Video for ‘Backyard Tree’

Swedish quintet Heartaches are shaping up to have a transformative year. With the August 12th release of their sophomore EP, Svart, the band is ready to establish themselves as juggernauts of the hardcore scene. Drawing influences from many genres and the weight of their own life events, the Helsingborg locals strive to create music that is more personal, more relatable, and more aggressive than ever before.

COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND JEANNIE SEELY APPEARS ON “THE TEST DRIVE”

GRAMMY® award-winning and country music legend Jeannie Seely appears in the most recent edition of “The Test Drive.” During the episode, Seely talks about her early inspirations in the music industry, winning a GRAMMY® and celebrating 50 since debuting on the Grand Ole Opry. Click here to watch “The Test Drive.”

“When you win the respect and approval of your peers, then you really know you’ve done something special,” Seely said about winning a GRAMMY.

SEVYN STREETER RETURNS WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE “PROLLY” FEAT. GUCCI MANE

Sevyn Streeter has officially announced her long-awaited debut album GIRL INTERRUPTED, which will be released via Atlantic Records in early 2017. The album’s first single “Prolly,” which sees Streeter singing alongside hip-hop star Gucci Mane, is out today at all DSPs.