SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2015

FRENCH MONTANA X FETTY WAP

French Montana releases visuals for his record “Freaky” off the collaborative mixtape COKE ZOO with rapper Fetty Wap. The tape was recorded mostly while the two joined Chris Brown’s “One Hell Of a Nite” tour which kicked off in Kansas City in August and wrapped up in Concord, CA in late September.

The video was directed by Carlos “Spiff TV” Suarez and was shot in Denver. It includes cameos from Chris Brown and Kid Ink, who was also on the tour.

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhcehd1e4HD2Dpb8rv

“ENCORE” BY MERCER

Mercer first established his claim to fame with the release of his international hit “Welcome To The Jungle,” which received three million plays on YouTube, and made it to #3 on Beatport. Shortly thereafter, he signed tracks “Supreme” and “Turn It Up” to Spinnin’ Records, and released “Drop” through Dim Mak. In less than a year, Mercer has received support from music’s biggest names such as 2014’s #1 DJ in the World Hardwell, Nicky Romero, ZEDD, Avicii, and Steve Angello. In addition to performing for enormous crowds at festivals such as HARD Summer, IleSonique, TomorrowWorld, Inox, and Life is Beautiful, Mercer will also be playing alongside fellow Frenchmen DJ Snake, Tchami, and Malaa at Holy Ship! With such an impressive portfolio already, there is no doubt that 2016 will be an even brighter year for Mercer.

JONAS RATHSMAN EP STREAM

Jonas Rathsman’s New Generation/Conium EP is streaming online (including the just released Conium) and available now on the Kompakt Records affiliated KX label – an imprint from the Kompakt record store crew. Here Rathsman blends granular melodic nuances and with intense 4 bar rhythms. The organic ambience and Rathsman’s unique sense of melody in these tracks takes Jonas into the upper echelons of electronic music makers.

https://soundcloud.com/jonasrathsman/sets/new-generation-conium-kx

“ZOMBIE GIRL” AT SPIN

A gory story: the ever-generous internet hosts a zombie fetish site that inspires the fantasy of a bored office worker, involving to the dungeon-like lair of some ridiculously gorgeous but really bloodthirsty zombie girls. A Philadelphia-based rock band, SPiN, is the zombified house band, performing their new single “Zombie Girl.”

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3367184/spin-zombie-girl-video-premiere-exclusive/

COLBY BRIGHT X YOUNG BUCK

Hip Hop artist Colby Bright announced today the release of his new single, “Dollar & A Dream” featuring Nashville’s very own Young Buck, who is also a member of the East Coast hip hop group G-Unit. Colby released a string of singles featuring several of Hip Hop’s biggest names. The Texas-native has been on a campaign for quite some time and seems to be finally getting his due recognition. Tailing on the success from his latest mixtape, “Victory Lap 2.0: The Resurrection”, Colby proves he is far from an artist with connections, but also a lyricist who can actually “rap”. The hip hop artist plans to release another hit single titled “Jus BonaFide” featuring The Game and produced by his 1 Krown Entertainment label mate.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dollar-dream-feat.-young-buck/id982672933

MAKELOVE “DIVE IN”

Based in the countryside just outside of London, MakeLove blends pop, funk, and soul to create a sound which is instantly pleasing, wonderfully inventive, and consistently enjoyable. Welding together crisp electronics, with funk-laced bass lines, brought together by warm, timeless vocal passages – ‘Dive In’ is another hugely impressive offering.

Here’s a quote from MakeLove himself: “‘Dive in’ is a love song. In all of the music I write there is a plead from one to another. Wanting or needing love and not being able to hide that affection. At the time of writing I was watching a lot of Charlie Chaplin films and listening to a lot of Paul McCartney when he decided to go disco for 20 minutes. Chaplin always played characters that do ridiculous acts to earn the love of others. Unashamed dancing and unashamed love.”

https://soundcloud.com/makelovemusic/makelove-dive-in

NEW VIDEO BY KUERTY UYOP

Kuerty Uyop is a product of Motown and soul. Having grown up listening to no nonsense black funk such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Prince, it is evident the dynamic duo bring all the aspects of funk and soul to the table with their up and coming, hard hitting release ‘The Syndrome of Peter Pan.’

SUNTRODDEN NEW SINGLE

Indie pop act Suntrodden announces EP, Suntrodden I, due out February 5, 2016, with first single, “Sunrise to Sunset.” Suntrodden’s debut presents a love letter to stripped-down songwriting, giving listeners five tracks dedicated to capturing the raw passion of live tracking, and letting the beauty of the songs stand for themselves.

KALI UCHIS DEBUTS “RIDIN ROUND”

Singer, songwriter and producer Kali Uchis debuts a new version of “Ridin Round” produced by DJ Dahi (Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Travi$ Scott). Listen to the track, Uchis’ first release on cult UK label Rinse Recordings, here.

HIGH TIMES 2015 JAMAICAN WORLD CANNABIS CUP CONCERT

Rastafari Rootzfest will host the first ever HIGH TIMES 2015 Jamaican World Cannabis Cup in Negril on Nov. 12- 15, 2015. This historical moment is the country’s first ganja-exempt event.

Earlier this year, the Jamaican Government amended its Dangerous Drug Act to finally recognize Rastafarian religious and sacramental rights to use ganja and also decriminalized the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana for adults including tourists.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6730953/high-times-inaugural-cannabis-cup-rastafari-rootz-jamaica-exclusive

CITY AND COLOUR’S “WASTED LOVE” MUSIC VIDEO

The official music video for City and Colour’s “Wasted Love” premiered today at Entertainment Weekly. Described by Entertainment Weekly as the, “ultimate underground concert,” the video was created by acclaimed music video director, Director X (Drake, Nelly, Usher). Of working with the band, Director X comments, “City and Colour is the real deal. Real musicians, real music, and real fans. I wanted to create a video that people would watch and feel. ‘I want to be there’: That’s what I feel when I watch it.”

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/26/city-and-colour

TWENTY ONE PILOTS SET “EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW” TOUR

Fueled By Ramen recording group Twenty One Pilots will be returning to the U.S. this summer for a massive headline tour. The “EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW” tour will see the band bringing their explosive live show to arenas and amphitheaters across the country and is set to kick off on May 31st at Cincinnati, OH’s US Bank Arena. The summer-long trek includes the chart topping duo’s biggest headlining shows in North America to date and will culminate with a special performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on August 10th (see attached itinerary). Tickets for all dates will go on sale Friday, October 30th with additional dates to be announced shortly.

http://www.twentyonepilots.com/tour

MAX POPE NEW VIDEO

Today sees 20-year old Brighton-based Max Pope share the video for ‘Less Than Nothing’ – the lead single from his upcoming debut EP of the same name.

Watch the video for ‘Less Than Nothing’ here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EuEt10b6wA

GALANTIS “IN MY HEAD” VIDEO

Today sees 20-year old Brighton-based Max Pope share the video for ‘Less Than Nothing’ – the lead single from his upcoming debut EP of the same name.

Watch the video for ‘Less Than Nothing’ here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EuEt10b6wA

GRANDEMARSHALL “NEVER CHANGE”

GrandeMarshall has announced the release date of his long-awaited new studio album, My Brother’s Keeper, due out November 20th on Fool’s Gold. Introspective and driving first single “Never Change” (produced by Heaven In Stereo) accompanies the news today (as premiered on The FADER) and is available on iTunes for pre-order alongside other LP teasers.

http://www.thefader.com/2015/10/26/grande-marshall-never-change

RAC’S “ONE HOUSE ” PREMIERES ON ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

RAC’s Andre Allen Anjos premieres the new song, “One House ft. SPEAK,” from his monthly singles series with Entertainment Weekly. The site calls the song an “80s-tinged new tune” and says, “prepare to hear it again and again.”

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/22rac-new-song-one-house

ELIZA SHADDAD “WARS”

Born to Sudanese and Scottish parents, Eliza Shaddad is a descendent of a long line of artists and poets dating back to the 1800’s. Eliza’s great great grandfather was James Paterson, one of the Glasgow Boys – a group of artists challenging the style and subject of late Victorian Scottish painting.

After a previous EP that hit critical acclaim receiving airplay across BBC Radio 1, 2, 6Music, BBC Radio Scotland, XFM, Amazing Radio, KCRW, and strong support from The Sunday Times, The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, i-D Magazine, and The 405, Eliza Shaddad returns with follow up EP ‘Run’ slated for release early 2016, the lead single of which, ‘Wars’, has just been revealed.

NEW VIDEO BY THE RETROACTION

The Retroaction came to be after the fall of old bands. We’d like to share “Little Strange” via Youtube & Skope today!

MONEY NEW SINGLE

MONEY today announce the release of their much-anticipated second album Suicide Songs, which will be released 29th January via Bella Union and is available to pre-order from iTunes. The band has unveiled a first taste of the album with the haunting and mournful ‘You Look Like A Sad Painting On Both Sides Of The Sky’, which is streaming HERE.

DOLL SKIN PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “FAMILY OF STRANGERS”

The video was directed by Michael Thompson & Ty Sugg of TyMike Films, who say
“Working with Doll Skin was a great experience. Not only are they very talented, they have great chemistry that shines through their music and performance. They are naturals in front of the camera.” Meghan Herring, Doll Skin’s drummer, adds “‘Family of Strangers’ is the first song Doll Skin ever wrote. Over time, it has evolved into this powerhouse of a song about how a room full of strangers at a rock concert can feel like a family because of their shared love for music. We’re so excited to show you guys this video!! Enjoy!”

http://www.vevo.com/watch/doll-skin/Family-of-Strangers/USME31500798

JULIEN BAKER “SPRAINED ANKLE” VIDEO PREMIERE VIA STEREOGUM

Stripped-back and raw with emotion, Sprained Ankle is an intimate and exquisite debut. Baker wrote the album’s nine songs across 2014, following her move from Memphis to Murfreesboro for college. Away from her family and close friends (including her band Forrister), writing proved to be a creative, cathartic outlet for her loneliness. The resultant songs are confessional yet accessible, personally contemplative yet universally relatable, unsparingly honest yet deeply heartening – and filled with tales of staggering experiences and striking imagery.

http://www.stereogum.com/1839442/read-an-interview-with-young-phenom-julien-baker-and-watch-her-sprained-ankle-video/franchises/interview/

DEN SORTE SKOLE ALBUM STREAM

Stitched together by thousands of samples from old vinyl records from all corners of the world this kaleidoscopic musical journey goes way beyond confines of genre and style. From middle- eastern dancehall madness, weird jazz experiments and heavy dub psychedelics to beautiful piano trips, dark machine raids and spaced-out tribal traumas. From here to there – out there, and everywhere.

DOWNLOAD “LIKE YEAH NO I DON’T KNOW” FREE

Franco and the Dreadnought is the pseudonym of Manchester born multi instrumentalist John Blaylock. It’s a winning combination of his heartfelt vocals, superb songwriting skills and his trusty Dreadnought acoustic guitar.

Franco is no stranger to success and as a testament to the power of his musical ability, he was asked personally by Desmond Tutu to write a song celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela. The archbishop gave the song entitled “Inyaniso” (translation – “Truth”) as a gift to Mr Mandela for his birthday.

RUSSELL ELLIOT PREMIERES HIGHLY ANTICAPATED VIDEO “AROUND” ON OUT.COM

Today R&B Singer/Songwriter/Producer RUSSELL ELLIOT releases his first official video for the latest single “AROUND” off his upcoming self-titled EP. Watch the video HERE.

MYKA RELOCATE STREAM ‘THE YOUNG SOULS’

Houston’s metalcore band Myka Relocate is streaming their forthcoming album The Young Souls on MerchNow. Listen to and preorder the band’s sophomore release HERE. The album, out on October 30th via Artery/Razor & Tie, was produced by Eric Ron (Panic! at the Disco, Saosin) and Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada).

http://mykarelocate.merchnow.com/

PINKISH ALBUM STREAM

Experimental post-punk duo Pinkish Black have just shared a full stream of their upcoming full length Bottom of the Morning via an in depth interview feature at Noisey. The album is utterly distinctive, straddling horror-soundtrack atmospherics and doom-infused groove to create something wholly original.

http://noisey.vice.com/blog/pinkish-black-interview-stream

SHEER NEW SINGLE

Sheer out of Simi Valley, CA are debuting a new track titled “Cursed Again” on BrooklynVegan. The song appears on the band’s forthcoming debut LP, Uneasy, out digitally and on limited edition cassette on November 20th via The Native Sound.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/10/stream_two_trac.html