SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2014

NEW VIDEO BY GRINDHOUSE GANG

Stoupe, the Enemy of Mankind, known for his previous production work with the legendary underground Philadelphia hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, returns to the game in collaboration with some young hungry artists known as Grindhouse Gang (Mark Deez, Dr. iLL, & Powder) who bring that raw hardcore hip-hop delivery back that the fans have been needing. This official music video for Grindhouse Gang “Isolation” prod. by Stoupe is a visual of one of the many masterful works from the album Grindhouse Gang “3 Assassins” AVAILABLE NOW digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and more as well as on physical CD through UGHH.com, ill-legitrecords.com, markdeez.com.

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

FAMILIAR LOOKING STRANGERS TO RELEASE NEW SELF-TITLED EP JUNE 10TH

Familiar Looking Strangers grew up in the true English home of rock and roll, Liverpool, England. They played the Liverpool scene heavily in their early years including performances at the birthplace of The Beatles, The Cavern Club. Following the release of their full-length studio album Love, Hate And Heartbreak in 2012, the group is set to release their new self-titled EP on June 10th via the Grafton, WI-based imprint KNE. The EP boasts five infectious tracks that mix Americana roots-rock and blues with British pop sensibilities, and features their new single “Saturday Night.” Having recently shared the stage with an eclectic array of great acts such as Hawkwind, Sheryl Crow, Young Dubliners and Phil Vassar, among others, The Strangers will be invading our shores later this month for a summer long tour of the U.S. in support of their new EP and will also be road-testing material from their forthcoming sophomore studio album, due later this year.

http://familiarlookingstrangers.com

NEW VIDEO BY BURY TOMORROW

After last night’s premiere of ‘Of Glory’ on BBC Radio 1, UK metalcore powerhouse BURY TOMORROW have now released the official music video for ‘Of Glory’, a track form their upcoming new record Runes (out May 27, 2014) on the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel.

Check it out here: http://youtu.be/hAgtxONdVsI

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY HEK

Iceland can’t seem to stop churning out talent that excites and fascinates international audiences and Hek is no exception. Now making his American debut, Hek just released his first single and music video for “Tina” that premiered yesterday on Ground Sounds. “Tina” is track one on his unreleased, full length album, Please Tease Me, due out August 12, 2014.

http://groundsounds.com/2014/05/14/video-premiere-hek-tina/

SELF GROUP POST NEW MIXTAPE

It’s now been over a decade since Krist Krueger, Self Group label founder and main songwriter for all label projects, opted to forgo renewing the lease on his apartment, simplified his belongings adopting an even more specific utilitarian lifestyle, got in his minivan and hit the road.  What followed was three years of touring full time and living out of that minivan while couch surfing by the grace of friends, booking the next series of dates with venues while settling that evening’s performance and living a trucker’s life on the road as a working musician.  “Let’s not pretend this is a romantic or utopian lifestyle.  Most meals were in the form of noodles cooked by hot water from a truck stop coffeemaker, eaten while standing at a payphone calling promoters to book or advance shows on a calling card as I unfortunately didn’t have a dialer.” says Krueger of what the job actually entailed.

Stream & Download: http://selfgroup.bandcamp.com/album/mixtape

ANTS ANNOUNCE INITIAL LINE-UPS AT USHUAÏA IBIZA

Ushuaïa Ibiza’s leading house & techno residency ANTS has confirmed its return the white isle on 31st of May. Heading back to where it all began for another summer of forward-thinking parties, ANTS will bring deep underground vibes to Ushuaïa Ibiza’s beautifully lux surroundings every Saturday throughout the summer until 27th September.

After last September’s spectacular closing party the ANTS have been hard at work, touring the world with a series of ANTS takeovers including swarming Miami’s SLS Hotel during the Winter Music Conference, taking the reins at Sankeys Manchester and invading resident Andrea Oliva’s hometown for a special one off show at Nordstern, Basel.

NEW ANTS PROMO VIDEO: http://youtu.be/XsrPkEo9xFE

http://www.unitedants.com

RAPPER KIDD WES RELEASES VIDEO “TRYING”

Twenty-five-year-old emcee Emelike Nwosuocha a.k.a Kidd Wes is releasing the video for “Trying,” a track about a young man in America, “trying” to make his mother proud.

Wes’ debut album, Young World, is available this week and showcases a bright young talent who writes from the heart and has a natural penchant for story telling. The disc features a several other Florida acts such as like soul vocalist Jovie, Yung Trap of Real Boys, among others. Production on the album is shared by: DJ Crossphada, Dexter Johnson, Artthebeat, Mikey Beatz of A-Team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMq2L-lylMQ

DELTA SPIRIT NEW ALBUM TEASER

Into the Wide, the awaited fourth album from acclaimed San Diego-bred five-piece Delta Spirit, will be released September 9 via Dualtone Records. The new music follows the band’s 2012 self-titled release, which charted #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers and was praised by Rolling Stone for its “broader sonic palette.” The new record’s teaser trailer, featuring the track “Push It” is streaming now at http://bit.ly/1oTM3Pa.

NEW SINGLE BY DEAD END SKY

Los Angeles, CA modern hard rockers DEAD END SKY aren’t new to the hard rock scene, noting connections to bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Devolved and Deadsett. If you are just learning about them, now is the perfect time for you to check out the band’s new single/lyric video for the track ‘When You Fall’ here: http://youtu.be/Yy7KF4UPDuU.

The band’s first single, ‘Always’ can also be streamed via YouTube here: http://youtu.be/X7Kt6YfAvkw

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY ROMERO

ROMERO is very pleased to announce the debut of their video for the song “Compliments & Cocktails” from their crowd-funded album, Take The Potion, on Grindcore Karaoke. 

The most trafficked horror site on the web, Bloody Disgusting, is doing the honors and presenting the WORLD PREMIERE right now!  (2pm EST)
See the video here:

http://bloody-disgusting.com/videos/3293996/romero-compliments-cocktails-music-video-premiere

SHEER TERROR ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

Almost four years ago, Sheer Terror reared its ugly head after a lengthy hiatus (the band formed back in ’84, stayed together until ’98, and reformed for farewell shows in 2004 and 2010’s This Is Hardcore Festival).  Appearing dormant ever since, the illustrious Reverend Paul Bearer, along with the new and improved lineup of Mike Delorenzo (guitar), Jason Carter (bass), and Anthony Corallo (drums) have stayed busy as Sheer Terror, writing and recording their new album Standing Up For Falling Down, scheduled for release July 15th from Reaper Records.
 
https://www.facebook.com/sheerterror

SEVYN STREETER GOES TO PROM

In partnership with Radio One, R&B songstress SEVYN STREETER surprised a winning high school in Cleveland with a shopping spree for one student and a performance for the entire school. Check out clips below!

Sevyn Surprises Winning High School Student:
http://youtu.be/KpKUKZq0g28

Sevyn Performance at the High School:
http://youtu.be/fEWHQlRlgT4

Sevyn’s Dos and Don’ts of Prom:
http://youtu.be/L_BAe3CRuXs

NEW SINGLE BY NAOMI PUNK

Over the last four years, Olympia-based punk trio Naomi Punk – featuring singer/guitarist Travis Coster, guitarist Neil Gregerson, and drummer Nic Luempert – have been lighting up DIY warehouses and large concert halls alike with their singular brand of mid-tempo, cathartic punk.

We are happy to announce today the release of Television Man, the first full length for Captured Tracks and follow up to their breakout 2012 debut The Feeling, along with the title track and first single.
 
Click here to listen to “Television Man”
https://soundcloud.com/capturedtracks/television-man

DEFINITELY A FIRST SIGN RECORD DEAL

South Carolina post-hardcore/pop-punk outfit Definitely A First are pleased to announce that they have signed with Imminence Records. Bassist Josh Bowman had this to say about the signing, “We are stoked to join the Imminence family! We are excited to work alongside the team on all the big things we have coming up and it is going to be a hell of a year!” The band is also excited to announce that they will reissue their full length Colorblind with three bonus tracks June 17th.

https://www.facebook.com/definitelyafirst

AXS TV CELEBRATES CHARLIE DANIELS

Southern style comes to AXS TV this Memorial Day weekend, as the home of live music events presents a special evening with country icon Charlie Daniels. The night begins with an all-new episode of THE BIG INTERVIEW, hosted by legendary newsman Dan Rather, at 9pE, discussing Daniels’ legendary life and career. Then, immediately after, tune in at 10pE for the annual “Volunteer Jam Featuring The Charlie Daniels Band,” a benefit concert for America’s soldiers and first- responders.
 
During THE BIG INTERVIEW Daniels sits down with Rather for an intimate and in-depth interview at Daniels’ recording studio in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. In the candid discussion, Daniels opens up about his youth in the Civil Rights Era south; breaking into the competitive Nashville scene; his signature hit, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”; life on the road; and the inspiration behind his latest album Off The Grid – Doin’ It Dylan, a tribute piece that finds the Charlie Daniels Band putting a southern twist on a collection of Bob Dylan’s most classic songs. The episode also includes a tour of Daniels’ tour bus, and a three-song set at the Grand Ole Opry. The episode will air again that night at 12:30aE.

http://www.axs.tv

THE AMITY AFFLICTION RELEASE “DON’T LEAN ON ME”

Roadrunner recording group The Amity Affliction has released a brand new track titled “Don’t Lean Me” (watch the video above) from their eagerly awaited new album, Let The Ocean Take Me. The Australian metalcore masters’ fourth full-length release – Let The Ocean Take Me –  arrives on June 10th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4URaV1i14A

DEBUT RELEASE FROM UNAFFECTED UNION

New hip hop duo hailing from Toronto; Unaffected Union is a young collective that is getting ready to make some noise. They recently released their debut record “Noise” online and have a string of releases ready for the summer.

Stream / Download: Unaffected Union Ft Demolition Man “Noise”
https://soundcloud.com/unaffectedunion/noise-ft-demolition-man

BUNJI GARLIN SIGNS DEAL WITH RCA RECORDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH VP RECORDS

Trinidadian soca vocalist Bunji Garlin has inked an exclusive deal with RCA Records in conjunction with VP Records. The two labels will join forces to promote Bunji Garlin’s international smash hit “Differentology (Ready For The Road).”



Garlin is thrilled to partner with RCA. “It’s an honor to be considered to be a part of this entity and I look forward to all the possibilities, ups and downs that comes with it. Our whole camp is excited about this development and would hope that it will be encouraging to many who have dreams and have been constantly told that it can’t happen for or to them,” he states.

https://www.facebook.com/Bunji.Asylum

WIRE: GOODTIME BOYS ‘RAIN’ STREAMING IN ITS ENTIRETY

Rain was recorded by the Goodtime Boys’ own Lewis Johns at The Ranch in Southampton and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, and features some of the band’s most aggressive songs ever written alongside some of their most melodic songs yet.  The band spent several months penning the album and welcomed two new members – Lewis Johns (guitar) and Casey McHale (drums) – to the fold, which created a fresh start for the band, and the overall vibe of Rain showcases that. 

http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/album_premiere_goodtime_boys_bridge_nine_records_rain

JACKIE VENSON VIDEO “I DON’T CARE”

Austin native Jackie Venson has released the music video for “I Don’t Care” in season 2 of her Truth in Music series. The video is filmed as a live performance by Jackie and her band in the middle of a small house party full of friends and invites the audience to enjoy the vibe of the relaxed scene. Jackie fronts a three piece band in which she is lead guitarist and lead singer and later invites her friends to come up and sing back-up vocals while the other guests are playing Twister and other party games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wBoho3-VOY

“KNOCK YOU OUT” BINGO PLAYERS’ NEW SINGLE

“Knock You Out” (Hysteria/Positiva), the anthemic new single from pioneering EDM act Bingo Players, is available for purchase now on iTunes. Bingo Players debuted the track last month at the first-ever Remembrance Festival in Miami. A portion of the proceeds from that concert have been donated to KWF (Dutch Cancer Society) and the American Cancer Society in honor of Bingo Players’ co-founder Paul Bäumer, who died of cancer last December.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pfx4dutNUA

WIRE: NEW LYRIC VIDEO BY THE DEAD RABBITTS

The wait is over for fans of metalcore super group The Dead Rabbitts (featuring members of Escape The Fate and former members of Alesana, Motionless in White, Eyes Set to Kill, and Greeley Estates). The band has teamed up with Revolvermag.com to premiere the official lyric video for their song “My Only Regret.”
 
http://www.revolvermag.com/news/the-dead-rabbitts-featuring-escape-the-fates-craig-mabbitt-premiere-lyric-video-for-new-song-my-only-regret.html

NEW SINGLE BY WIZARD WOES

Wizard Woes is the latest solo project from San Diego musician Ryan Solomon.  After years of playing in San Diego bands (Heavy Hawaii, DUDES, Da Bears), Ryan found himself in a rare state of creative isolation.  “All of my best friends and band mate’s moved to LA.  My girlfriend left.  My roommates moved into an apartment without me.  But it was all kind of a blessing.  I just got deep into the aspect of creating music that was most interesting to me, recording.”  Old Flames is the result of powering through the set backs of being a bedroom artist.

https://soundcloud.com/bantermm/wizard-woes-pretty-nice-eyes

SABATON NEW VIDEO “TO HELL AND BACK”

After yesterday’s premiere through Sweden’s most popular newspaper AFTONBLADET, a video clip of SABATON’s new hymn ‘To Hell And Back’ is available for viewing today, worldwide! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZNeastYxEc

May 27, 2014 marks the United States release of the band’s full-length album, Heroes.

GILBY CLARKE EMBARKS ON A WORLDWIDE SUMMER TOUR

Gilby Clarke embarks solo on a worldwide summer tour – kicking off in London, England at The Underworld.  Before Clarke crosses the pond, he will deliver to all the fans a new track, which will be announced in the weeks to come.

Recently, Clarke released a new video Tijuana Jail – Originally released in 1994, Clarke updated this fan favorite with a 2014 video version that can see here: http://youtu.be/74-pGsvqnvE.

https://www.facebook.com/gilbyclarkefanpage

SEVENTRAIN FEATURING FORMER MEMBERS OF CAGE, 24-7 SPYZ & TOURNIQUET RELEASE VIDEOSouthern California rockers Seventrain featuring former 24-7 Spyz (Atlantic Records) drummer Joel Maitoza, former Cage (Massacre Records) guitarist Eric Horton, guitarist Jef Poremba who previously played with Coffi Baker, former Tourniquet bassist Steve “Dino” Andino and vocalist Jon Campos (Dive Bomber) have just released the official video for their new single ‘Bittersweet Seduction’ available here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzvoXPbbbzI

WIRE: RÖYKSOPP & ROBYN PREMIERE “SAYIT” VIDEO TODAY

Röyksopp and Robyn premiere the “SayIt” video today from their forthcoming Do It Again mini album out May 26th on Cherrytree Records/Interscope.

Watch the “SayIt” video here:

http://www.hm.com/gb/life/video/world-premiere/2014/05/premiere_-roeyksopp—robyn

WIRE: WISE GIRL PREMIERES NEW SINGLE

Wise Girl just premiered her new single “Sing Me To Sleep” on Nothing But Hope And Passion! Listen HERE. “Just Won’t Do” is the first single off the band’s sophomore EP Sing Me To Sleep. The band’s second effort showcases their softer side with a stripped-down acoustic style. Frontwoman Abby Weitz crafts compact pop ditties with lyrics that are as honest as they are clever. The band has been featured by Bust, Diffuser.FM and many more.

http://nbhap.com/music/exclusive/wise-girl-sing-me-to-sleep/

WIRE: DAMN RIGHT! “PYRAMIDS” DEBUTS ON XLR8R

Damn Right have long been making waves with their live show, but now after years of touring and refining their sound the Philadelphia/Brooklyn based synth pop trio are now finally gearing up to release their first full length album “Frozen Sun”.  The album is also the first release under their current line up of founding members Tommy Bradel (drummer/producer/designer), Johnny Fissinger (bassist/producer/vocals) and the new addition of established producer FLOTE (instrumentalist/producer).

http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2014/05/pyramids

MAGIC MAN TO RELEASE ‘BEFORE THE WAVES’

Magic Man have announced the release of their Columbia Records debut album, Before The Waves, on July 8.  To celebrate the announcement of their album, Magic Man premiered the music video for “Out of Mind,” directed by Ryan McNeill, today. Watch the video here: http://smarturl.it/outofmindvid. Fans who pre-order Before The Waves on iTunes (http://smarturl.it/BeforeTheWaves) will instantly receive downloads of “Out of Mind” and four other tracks.

WIRE: HEART TO HEART PREMIERE NEW SONG “MENTIROSA”

While keeping busy out on the road, Heart to Heart is getting ready to release their sophomore full length, Dulce, which will be more diverse and heavier than their previous music, but still show their punk rock roots; and unlike their previous album, the whole band was present during tracking to help ensure this record is as tenacious as it can be.

http://www.revolvermag.com/news/heart-to-heart-premiere-new-song-mentirosa.html

COUNTING CROWS SIGN WITH CAPITOL RECORDS

Counting Crows have signed an agreement with Capitol Records for the Fall release of their forthcoming studio album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, it was announced today by Capitol Music Group Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett.  It will be the band’s sixth studio album and first since Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings in 2008.

The band will appear on tonight’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers to celebrate the announcement and perform their hit “Round Here.” Late Night airs 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

http://countingcrows.com

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