SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Dead Horse Trauma Release “Left Unsaid” Official Music/Lyric Video

Des Moines, Iowa Metal band Dead Horse Trauma released the official music/lyric video for their single “Left Unsaid” from the upcoming album Life on their Facebook page Friday.

THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “STARBOY”

THE WEEKND has announced the title, cover art and release date for his latest album, the follow up to last year’s Grammy-Award winning, triple-platinum Beauty Behind The Madness. The album, entitled Starboy will be released on November 25th, 2016. The title track from the album, “Starboy” features Daft Punk and is available at all digital retailers today via XO/Republic Records.

Cody Jay – ‘One Day’ Video

Cody released his debut album earlier this year, and is rapidly gaining notoriety and attention for his music. Below you will find his most recent music video, which reached over 210k views in less than a month.

OSAKA ‘MANOEUVRES EP’ OUT NOW

Following the critical success of singles ‘Vessel’ and ‘Weights’, Melbourne young guns Osaka today release their debut EP Manouevres.

Dark yet phosphersescent, anchored by sharp, crystalline production from Malcolm Besley (City Calm Down, Snakadktal & The Creases), Manouevres sounds like the work of a much more mature band. But not only are Osaka newcomers to the scene – they’re life’s relative newcomers too, with each member only just twenty years old.

Omar Alhindi New Single “Stay Strong”

Omar Alhindi, gets personal on his brand new single “Stay Strong,” written after the death of his grandmother, who lost her battle with cancer. Half of the proceeds for each digital sale will be donated to The American Cancer Society to aid in their mission to help people stay well, get well, and fight back against cancer.

French Indie/Emo/Punk rockers Sport shared new album ‘Slow’

A few days after its official release, ‘Slow’, the brand new full-length album by French Emo/Indie/Punk outfit Sport has been shared for Free Download on Bandcamp in addition of the full-stream, still up at the same location.

Alexander Durefelt – ‘Rosie’

With his third album In The Grace Of the Woods Alexander Durefelt returns to the characters with whom it all started. The journey never ends, either you have to move or try to stay with something or someone. The album is Scandinavian Soul and melancholic Americana with elements of Country that takes you to the other side of the ocean,a journey undertaken by many swedes. Alexander’s own journey 15 years ago took him from Tranås,to the port city of Gothenburg, where the journey started for the many swedes who looked to America for a brighter future. “In The Grace Of the Woods” is 10 tracks that are filled with honesty and hope 10 songs about distance, loss and decisions, told with its very own unique voice.

INSISION release new video for ‘SHAPESHIFTING’

INSISION have launched a brand new video for the track ‘Shapeshifting’, from their 2016 album “TERMINAL RECKONING”.

Oddballs Meltybrains tear up the rulebook with new single ‘Know My Name’

Evidently, in ‘Know My Name’ Meltybrains show a rare talent for wading into deep creative waters to pluck pearls. In a tongue in cheek nod to contemporary music, the song swells in saturated with melancholic autotuned vocals. What follows is a synthesiser assault so utterly flooring it’s hard not to be mesmerised by the sheer deftness of it all. Eschewing all conventional approach to structure, the Dublin group’s unshackled creativity makes almost every other group from the British Isles seem tame and reserved in comparison.

Daphne Guinness “Old School” Video

‘Old School’ is the latest track to be lifted from Daphne’s critically acclaimed debut album Optimist In Black (out now), and will be released as a Double A side alongside ‘Evening in Space’, which comes with this flamboyantly bonkers video shot by David LaChapelle.

Speaking about the track, Daphne says: “Old school is what I’m all about, it’s kind of my mission statement. I currently record all my music using analogue equipment, straight to 2 inch tape just like the Beatles, the Doors and TRex. I find a lot of contemporary pop music to be corporate, boring and clinical and that’s why I’m working with Bowie/TRex producer Tony Visconti, to recapture the visceral energy of those records.”

Such Gold Release Lyric Video For “Gut Rot”

Rochester, NY based punk band Such Gold have released a lyric video for the remixed & remastered version of their song “Gut Rot,” taken from the band’s Pedestals reissue.

Cherub Premiere’s “Signs” Ft. T.I. via Billboard.com!

Electro-pop duo Cherub premieres their new single, “Signs,” via Billboard.com. The latest track off of their forthcoming album Bleed Gold, Piss Excellence, features GRAMMY Award winning rapper T.I.

“T.I. has been and continues to be such an influence on our music and creativity. It was a complete honor and pleasure to work with such a legend in the game,” said Jordan Kelley.

Matisyahu – “Love Born”

Matisyahu releases visuals for “Love Born”, a fusion of Reggae and Hip Hop.

More than a decade after Matisyahu’s seminal release “Live at Stubbs”, the singer-songwriter has formed a band that truly gives itself over to the music on par with his lyrical desire to connect to something beyond the self. The band features original Stubbs guitarist Aaron Dugan, Dub Trio bassist Stu Brooks, keyboard virtuoso BigYuki and percussionist Tim Keiper. Combined, the music and lyrics transcend their parts. At its most basic moments the music feels alive; an entity unto itself, being born in the moment and evolving each night. At its most exultant moments the music becomes full-band improvisation. Lyrics are rearranged on the spot to serve the energy of the jam. No instrumentalist is playing simply to demonstrate individual skill, and Matisyahu uses his beat boxing not as a party trick, but as an essential element to the full band improvisation, propelling the music further than it’s been before.

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS PLEDGES ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO HIS ALMA MATER HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Chairman, CEO and Founder of Combs Enterprises, made a one-million-dollar ($1,000,000) pledge to the School of Business at Howard University. The gift, which was announced by Howard University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, will support the establishment and operation of The Sean Combs Scholarship Fund which will help to shape a new generation of entrepreneurially spirited Bison. The pledge was made from the Verizon Center stage during Combs’ Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour, a historic tour celebrating 20 years of Bad Boy Entertainment history.

THE ROCKETBOYS ANNOUNCE NEW SONG AND FALL TOUR

Texas indie rock band The Rocketboys release their newest song “You and Everyone Else” today at all digital retail outlets. The song is the first new music the band has released from their as yet untitled forthcoming full-length, due out in early 2017. Fans can find the track now at Apple Music and on Spotify.

GREEN DAY PREMIERE NEW SONG “STILL BREATHING”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day have released more new music from their forthcoming album, Revolution Radio. New song “Still Breathing” is available for purchase and streaming today. Watch a lyric video for the song HERE. The song is available as a complimentary, instant download (along with the previously released “Bang Bang” and “Revolution Radio”) to those who pre-order the album, which is due from Reprise Records on October 7th.

Stefan Alexander Reveals Savoir Adore Remix Of Critically Acclaimed Debut Single

Today, rising pop/R&B artist Stefan Alexander releases the Savoir Adore remix of his highly praised debut single, “Skeleton”. The original track, highlighted by buoyant rhythms and Stefan’s silky vocals, is seamlessly turned into a house-oriented mix by the pop/rock duo. Paul Hammer, of Savoir Adore, says of the remix, “What really drew me to working on this remix was Stefan’s voice. He has such a classic, strong R&B vocal delivery, and I immediately thought it was a perfect candidate for a more house-oriented mix. I’ve been wanting to combine traditional house beats with more ‘dream-pop’ elements, and this was the perfect song to finally give that a go.”

Sarah McLachlan’s New Holiday Album Wonderland Due Out On Verve Records on October 21

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the release of her new holiday album Wonderland, due out on Oct. 21 on Verve Records. Wonderland sparkles with fresh, inspired interpretations of 13 traditional and contemporary holiday classics.

McLachlan, fresh off of a national summer concert tour with Josh Groban, has created a new holiday classic with Wonderland, her first holiday album since 2006’s platinum Wintersong. Recorded last winter in Montreal and Vancouver with her longtime producer Pierre Marchand, Wonderland radiates the joy and magic of the holiday season with McLachlan’s warm and vibrant soprano, a voice Rolling Stone praised for its “astonishing strength and clarity.”

Alternative Indie Artist & Producer Tülpa Releases Newest Single Featuring BLANKTS

Today, 18-year-old producer, Tülpa, reveals his latest single “GNATS” featuring vocalist, BLANKTS. The single exclusively premiered with Nest HQ. The alternative/pop single’s inspiration stems from the realization of feeling overwhelmed and alone in a big city. Expect to hear more from these impressive talents on an upcoming collaborative EP titled, Storytales, due for release later this year.

Jackson Dyer releases folky new single ‘Projection, Abstraction’

Australian singer, songwriter and producer Jackson Dyer will release his third and final single “Projection Abstraction” on September 23rd, ahead of his Compartments EP (due out 21 Oct). This single follows on from “The Absolute”, and “Steal Away”.

“Fortunately, I’ve been involved in the music industry for a few years now and I have the luxury of being able to pursue music as a songwriter and performer. However, I’m often left questioning the disconnect between the music industry and the “real world”. The reality of being a musician, especially a solo songwriter, is that you spend many hours in the studio or on the road alone, living parallel to everyday life. It’s so easy to fall into what others expect of you, diluting or doubting your motivations and sometimes I wonder if I’m just a parody of myself or a typical musician. This song is about those emotions that I think many of us feel at harder times in our lives and careers”.

Turbid North release video for ‘Pyramid Drones’

Alaskan Mountain Metal crew Turbid North have launch a brand new video for the track ‘Pyramid Drones’. The song is taken from their second full length album ‘Eyes Alive’ which is penned for release on 30th September via Apocalyptic Witchcraft. The album is released on limited edition 180gram blood red vinyl and comes with a patch.

GOLDROOM Releases Debut Full Length “West Of The West” Today

Singer, songwriter, producer, and electro- pop artist GOLDROOM releases his debut full length album — WEST OF THE WEST — today via Downtown / Interscope Records.

HI-LO & Chocolate Puma “Steam Train”

Following their much-loved collaboration Space Sheep earlier this year, Dutch house masters, Chocolate Puma team up with Oliver Heldens for their new track “Steam Train,” out now via HELDEEP Records. The track builds through layers of tribal drums and rolling grooves, metallic elements thumping as the energy builds – channeling some of that classic Marco V tech-trance sound. With the preview of “Steam Train” receiving 350,000 plays, it’s set to be another smash for this dream team pairing.

Eddy Fish Releases His New Single “Trap Godz”

Up and coming Hip Hop artist Eddy Fish unveils his brand new single “Trap Godz” to his fans and new fans alike. The hugely anticipated new single “Trap Godz” is poised to be a hit following his popular smash hit single, “Whole Lotta Money” featuring Yo Gotti.

Fans will have the opportunity to have an exclusive first listen to the much-anticipated new single “Trap Godz” from Eddy Fish live with his upcoming East Coast tour and through iTunes.

Chase Rice Takes Fans on “Day in the Life” Journey with New Music Video

With his new music video for “Everybody We Know Does,” Chase Rice isn’t just giving fans a glimpse into his world away from the lights and the noise and the stage – he’s busting the doors wide open and inviting everyone in to be a part of it. Rice, who shared the video directly with fans 24 hours ahead of its worldwide premiere via Vevo today, September 23, says his current single is “one-hundred-percent me” and embodies the lifestyle and values he holds most dear. He solicited his own friends and family for the candid music video shoot at his property on the outskirts of Music City, tapping his longtime tour videographer Cody Cannon to capture the authentic spirit of “Everybody We Know Does” on camera.

The End At The Beginning Releases Video for “Dissipate”

Metalcore outfit The End At The Beginning, hailing from Italy, is now streaimg their brand new music video for the track “Dissipate” on CaliberTV’s YouTube channel, you can view it HERE.

TIEKS RELEASES “SUNSHINE” FT. DAN HARKNA

London producer/songwriter TIEKS releases today his single “Sunshine” ft. Dan Harkna via Ministry of Sound/RCA Records. The track, which TIEKS wrote and produced, gives a taste of undeniable elegant modern dance music with classic sensibility.

Brenmar feat. 2$ Fabo “Like A Boss” Out Now on Fool’s Gold

Club king Brenmar hits the highway for new single “Like A Boss” rolling back up 95 South with ATLien 2$ Fabo (of D4L “Laffy Taffy” fame) riding shotgun and an absolute BANGER in the trunk. In true Fool’s Gold fashion, “Like A Boss” is a killer combo of hip hop and futuristic dance production. Turn up the volume on Brenmar’s heaviest, catchiest tune yet!

Don’t miss Brenmar and 2$ Fabo live at the “Like A Boss” release party tomorrow, Saturday 9/24 at Elvis Guesthouse in NYC.

Stream “Chasing The Sun” Via Sweden’s Musikguiden iP3 Radio

f.f is an album born out of crisis. Linus lost his faith in everything, quit his job of nine years and spent months walking the streets of Stockholm overthinking, before experiencing an awakening, and the ability to put his feelings into words. The strikingly beautiful melodies and the fateful lyrics on f.f binds together the subtle grooves and finely tuned guitars into pop songs of a quality that you rarely see anymore.

Emily Estefan Releases New Single “Reigns (every night)”

Emily Estefan releases her new single “Reigns (every night)” The song is the follow up to “F#CK To Be” off her upcoming debut LP, Take Whatever You Want, set to release in 2017 via RED Distribution and her own label, Alien Shrimp Records. The funky new single mixes smooth vocals with deep bass lines in an atmospheric jazzy soundscape.

Emily Estefan Takes the Spotlight with New Single “Reigns (Every Night)”

LEDINSKY RELEASES VIDEO FOR “DONALDTRUMPMAKESMEWANNASMOKECRACK”

Atlantic recording artist Ledinsky has released the companion video for his track “DonaldTumpMakesMeWannaSmokeCrack” from his recently released “HIGH SOCIETY” EP. Ledinsky launched a contest hosted by Genero, giving fans the chance to personally create the official music video. The winning video, directed by Peder Bergstrand – a fellow Swede, premiered yesterday with Billboard.com along with a Q&A with Ledinsky, discussing his inspiration for the song and details about how the video came to be

TY DOLLA $IGN RELEASES “CAMPAIGN”

TY DOLLA $IGN releases “CAMPAIGN,” the first collection of new music since the release of the Grammy-nominated singer’s critically acclaimed debut album “FREE TC,” in November 2015. “CAMPAIGN” arrives at all digital retailers & streaming partners today– instantly skyrocketing to #1 on iTunes’ “R&B/Soul Albums” chart and top 10 on the “Overall Albums” chart, upon its release.

Regina Spektor premieres “Older and Taller”

“Older And Taller,” the new track from Regina Spektor’s forthcoming seventh album Remember Us To Life, out September 30 on Sire/Warner Bros. Records, is premiering now via Zane Lowe on Beats 1.

Wet Leather Shares “Secret Preference” On All Things Go

All Things Go has premiered “Secret Preference” the new song from Wet Leather. When discussing the single the band had this to say, “We wanted to write something straight forward and sly, that was as suggestive as it was on the nose, explicit and euphemistic, our cake and also eating our cake (if you know what we mean (we don’t)).” Look out for their LP entitled ‘The Feeling Is Mutual” coming out soon!

Snavs & Fabian Mazur “Wolves”

Joining forces for the third time since their previous releases “U Be” and “Exhale,” Snavs and Fabian Mazur team up once again for their latest collaboration “Wolves,” out now via Musical Freedom. Beginning with a melodic array of percussion instrumentals and distorted vocals, “Wolves” evolves into heavy synths, trap-oriented 808s and a slight dubstep influence.

MADDEN’s Video for “Alive” Out Today via Billboard

Madden’s debut track ‘Golden Light’ propelled the producer from the small Norwegian town of Nesodden to worldwide recognition as it became an undeniable global summer anthem with over 65 million streams on Spotify. Now Madden builds on that spectacular introduction with his new single “Alive”, which is already at 3.1 million streams in just two weeks.

Alt-Goth Pop Rockers DEATH VALLEY HIGH Release NSFW “Warm Bodies” Mini Horror Flick

Alternative goth rockers DEATH VALLEY HIGH are just under two months shy of releasing their most advanced record yet, CVLT [AS FVK], out November 4 via Minus Head Records. Produced by Ulrich Wild, recognized for his work with top rock and metal artists Deftones, White Zombie, Dethklok and others, CVLT [AS FVK] promises new wave/dance beats, cinematic rock instrumentation and gritty, sensual pop hooks amidst it’s 12 solid anthems.

NSFW: Death Valley High Are All About Sexy Zombies in “Warm Bodies” (Exclusive)

Post Punk Outfit Port Juvee Shares “Double Vision”

Today, Canadian post punk outfit PORT JUVEE share new single “Double Vision,” from forthcoming album CRIMEWAVE (November 4th, 2016). “Double Vision” sets the pace of the album with it’s ramshackle post-punk urgency and underlying dark verve, encapsulating the feel of prowling around the shadowy downtown of Calgary at night.

PORT JUVEE may call the plains of Canada home, but they are no stranger to international success. Having played a multitude of festivals including CMJ, Sled Island X-Fest and Rifflandia, the fivesome has also supported DIIV, Titus Andronicus, Twin Peaks, Sticky Fingers, Bleachers and The Orwells on tour. The band also slipped into the global spotlight in 2014 when tracks from their Revenge EP were featured in Herschel Supply Company’s Spring ad campaign.

Bay Area soul pop band The Seshen share dramatic video for “Distant Heart”

The Seshen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based seven-piece led by singer/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Akiyoshi Ehara. Their forward-thinking sound combines synthesizers, drum machines, live percussion, and entrancing harmonies to create an unmistakable fusion of R&B, synth-pop, and electronic music. This chemistry is complemented by St. Juste’s stirring vocals and soul-baring lyrics – the meditations of a self-emancipated spectator who explores worlds, both real and imagined.

Royal Canoe Share “Bicycle” video with PopMatters

Royal Canoe just released their highly anticipated album Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit on Nevado Music. Something God Lost Between Here and the Orbit is available to order now via the band’s official website and the Nevado Music Online Store. Today the band has shared their new video for “Bicycle” with PopMatters. The video was created by reated by Bill Acheson and Matea Radic. Acheson told Popmatters:

“Royal Canoe first approached us with the idea of an animated lyric video with Matea illustrating and me designing the typography for the lyrics. They identified that it was written from a child’s perspective so we pitched back the idea of a children’s storybook theme with simple line drawings based on our interpretation of the lyrics and vibrant colours to sync with some of the branded elements from the album art.”

NEAUX PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DEEP DIVE”

Brooklyn-based Neaux (which features Sierra Kay of VersaEmerge and Nick Fit of Trash Talk) have debuted a music video for “Deep Dive” today on Noisey. The song appears on their new album, Fell Off The Deep End, which was released last week on Iron Pier. Kay’s expressive vocal approach meets songs that give a nod to shoegaze and Sonic Youth in equal measure. Joined by Ryan Briggs on bass (Have Heart) and Chris Peters on drums, Neaux is An alt-rock band rich in atmosphere and songcraft.

GUCCI MANE RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR TRACK “BLING BLAWW BURR” FT. YOUNG DOLPH

“Bling Blaww Burr” ft. Young Dolph is off forthcoming album “WOPTOBER.”

Pro Era’s CJ Fly Releases New Single

Pro Era/Cinematic Music Group emcee CJ Fly premieres his new single “Now You Know” today, exclusively on Billboard.com. Says Dan Rys for Billboard,

“The atmospheric new cut features a woozy hook that sandwiches a single, rapid-fire verse from CJ, serving as a personal statement of sorts: “Only 22, so I’m in my prime / Made it here without committing crimes / Makin’ paper on some different lines / Took my life and put it in these rhymes.”

Def Manic ‘SummerVibes (ft. Kota Banks)’

Just dropped a Trippy Experimental Electronic/Hip Hop video called “SummerVibes” featuring Def Manic and Kota Banks.