SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2016

GALACTIC PEGASUS PREMIERES “REVIVAL”

Galactic Pegasus is ready to unleash their last single, “Revival”, taken from their debut album “Phantom Of The Hill” via It Djents today, you can stream it here.

After furthering their sound with their first track off of the album, “Mare Imbrium”, and going back to their roots with heavy, thick and groovy riffing and scathing vocals in their title track, “Phantom Of The Hill”, the Canadian quintet is, once again, ready to bring their A-game with the latest track.

GORD DOWNIE RELEASES ‘SECRET PATH’

Gord Downie released his most poignant solo album, Secret Path, last month in his native Canada. The multimedia project tells the story of 12-year old Chanie Wenjack who died running away from Canada’s residential school system fifty years ago. This government-sanctioned, church-led institution was designed to take the “native” out of Indigenous children, and operated beneath public consciousness until 1996. Chanie died of exposure trying to walk home to the family he was taken from over 400 miles away.

Dawn Richard shares new song “Vines” ft. PJ Morton

D?WN aka Dawn Richard amps it up with her latest single “Vines” featuring multi-platinum Grammy Award-winner PJ Morton out today from her upcoming album REDEMPTION set to drop on November 18. The sultry track showcases Dawn’s ever-expanding range accompanied by soaring production and a beautiful arrangement on the keys by Morton.

TOM PETTY TO BE HONORED AS 2017 MUSICARES® PERSON OF THE YEAR

The 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will begin with a reception and silent auction offering anexclusive and unparalleled selection of luxury items, VIP experiences, and one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia for bidding guests. The reception and silent auction will be followed by a gala dinner, a tribute concert featuring renowned musicians and other artists, and the award presentation. This year, for the first time, a limited number of VIP experience tables will be available for $75,000 that include: 10 seats, red carpet entrance, access to artist rehearsal and special backstage area (day before event), private pre-show reception with dedicated staff and personal auction bidding kiosk, front row table placement, enhanced dining experience, and exclusive gift bag with a limited-edition commemorative item. For more information on purchasing tables and tickets to the event, or placing ads/messages in the tribute journal, please contact Dana Tomarken at MusiCares, 310.392.3777. The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute ceremony is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week, which culminates with the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards® at Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

BRUNO MARS UNVEILS NEW SONG “VERSACE ON THE FLOOR”

World-renowned singer/songwriter/producer/director/musician Bruno Mars has released “Versace On The Floor” – a brand new song from his hugely anticipated new album – 24K Magic (pronounced twenty-four karat magic), which arrives everywhere Friday, November 18th.

“Versace On The Floor” – which was produced by Bruno Mars – is available now at all DSPs and streaming services, and instantly available to anyone who pre-orders the album, 24K Magic. The track follows the recent release of Mars’ blockbuster new single, “24K Magic,” also now available at all DSPs and streaming services. The single made an impressive top 5 debut on Billboard’s “Hot 100,” entering at #5, marking Mars’ highest chart debut to date. “24K Magic” also set a record as the first song in 2016 to chart in the top 10 across three radio formats, all in the same week.

Get To Know The Star, Starley

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks for the Australian singer/songwriter as she recently released her debut single “Call On Me” and it’s already getting a lot of traction!! Her musical style is this unique fusion of genres, but rooted in pop and she getting massive support. The single is #1 on Spotify’s Pop Rising Playlist, #3 on the Hot Rhythmic chart, and is currently seeded #5 on Spotify’s largest global playlist.

EDM Sauces says “Starley could be “’the next Ellie Goulding!” and Perez Hilton says, “ ‘Call On Me’ is a fascinating mix of magical element!”. That type of excitement is why her digital sales are up 1,109%, Spotify streams are up 323%, and Apple Music is up 130%!

LIANA BANK$ Releases ‘INSUBORDINATE’

Today, rising singer/songwriter LIANA BANK$ is excited to share her much-anticipated debut full-length project, INSUBORDINATE. The 12-track mixtape is full of BANK$’ signature smooth, R&B vocals, electronic beats, Technicolor productions, masterful storytelling and undeniable swag. Completely self-wrote by Liana Bank$ with production collaborations by the likes of DJ Cassidy, Needlz, YOBO and more, the mixtape premiered earlier today in full with Complex Magazine and is currently available for free via Liana Bank$’s official SoundCloud. The project will be available at all retail and streaming DSPs later in 2016.

Adam & Elvis share audio and video for new single ‘Hanging Tree’

The sorry tale of a young intellectual who, despite his rationalism, loses his mind over unrequited love, ‘Hanging Tree’ conforms to Adam & Elvis’s tragi-comic inclinations. Sonically, however, the song is all vivacious alt-pop, charging along a crookedly mellifluous path as the Malone brothers’ vocals veer from moody baritone to full-throttle tenor. Sawtoothed guitars sear and the rhythm section thunders while ‘Hanging Tree’ revolves around its Grandaddy-meets-Pixies chorus that provides a soaring indie-disco chant-along belying the morbid moral.

CRIS CAB RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TURN OUT THE LIGHT” FT. J. BALVIN

Today, singer-songwriter and musician, Cris Cab, releases his new single “Turn Out the Light” featuring Latin superstar recording artist, J. Balvin and produced by Dre Harris, exclusively with The Fader. “Turn Out the Light” is the first official offering from Cris Cab’s forthcoming Pharrell Williams executive produced album, New Beginnings, which is set for release this winter. Over top of 80’s inspired musical sonics, and a string of influenced vocals, Cris sings about the searching and questions that today’s generation ask themselves about the future.

Alternative Pop Artist Adam Jensen Releases New Single Via Billboard

Today, alternative pop artist Adam Jensen releases his latest single, entitled “The Mystic” via all DSPs. The “wrong-side-of-the-river” banger exclusively premiered via the legendary Billboard yesterday. Listen here.

Proving yet again his ability to craft a polished pop track with an edge, “The Mystic” captures the hard times Jensen, and his hometown friends of Boston, face on a daily basis. “My mother has something like 12 brothers and sisters, so I have a few cousins and uncles and friends who have struggled with addiction, jail time, parole, etc. It’s interesting to reflect on that stuff as an adult. This song’s message is really a common tale around here. The ones in the gutter, the burn outs, the mistfits. The ones who didn’t make it. The pariahs.”

Laura Nox releases debut single ‘Save A Little Love’

Amidst a thriving new wave of exceptional Swedish pop talent comes the exciting and mysterious Laura Nox, who releases her debut single ‘Save A Little Love’ today, via Warner Music Sweden.

The track mixes electro-influenced underground sounds with darkly grand synths and an addictive chorus. The soundscape is wide and dream-like, providing a deep melancholic world to get lost in.

MOXIE RAIA RELEASES “931 RELOADED” TODAY ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Moxie Raia, one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Artists You Need To Know,” is welcomed to the Def Jam Recordings family with today’s arrival of 931 RELOADED, featur­ing Pusha T, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Post Malone, and others. 931 RELOADED is the expanded re-release of 931, Moxie’s debut mixtape, originally issued in March as she began a high-profile 4-month gig opening for fellow Def Jam artist Justin Bieber on the North American leg of his Purpose World Tour.

Premiering today on Nylon.com is the brand new video for previously released track “On My Mind” featuring fellow label mate Pusha T. “On My Mind” hit the Spotify Viral 50 chart following its original release in March.

Grandtheft & Delaney Jane Unveil New Single “Easy Go”

Since their inception in 2006, Mad Decent has quickly established itself as a global hotspot for budding talent and the Diplo-led imprint has become home to several of the electronic industry’s brightest talents. Their newest release titled “Easy Go,” comes from the dynamic pairing of certified remix king Grandtheft and singer/songwriter Delaney Jane.

“Grandtheft and I have been working on this track for about a year now and I’m super excited to finally put it out, especially with a fellow artist from Toronto. This song is about living in the fast lane, kinda just going through the motions of every day life while not really feeling alive… That is, until meeting someone who changes it all. I’m in love with this track and I hope it speaks to people like it does to us!” – Delaney Jane

Vicetone Release New Single “Kaleidoscope”

Dutch duo Vicetone debut the release of their latest single “Kaleidoscope,” out now via Spinnin’ Records. Featuring vocals by Grace Grundy, “Kaleidoscope” carries a brightness that is accompanied by the song’s positive message.

Accompanying the release is the announcement of the duo’s Kaleidoscope Tour, which will take Vicetone across various cities worldwide through the end of the year. With more dates to be announced, the pair will kick things off in South Korea and China before heading to North America, making appearances at Daydream Festival in Mexico and Vancouver’s Contact Festival before culminating at San Francisco’s famed Ruby Skye.

STRFKR Release New Album ‘Being No One, Going Nowhere’

With bigger social numbers than ever, over 60-million plays on Spotify, a current headline tour playing in the biggest venues yet, and stamps of approval from the likes of Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, The A.V. Club, Interview, Vice, and others, it’s clear that electro-rock dance favorites STRFKR have reached their peak. That’s also evident on the band’s anticipated fourth studio album ‘Being No One, Going Nowhere’, released today on Polyvinyl (Deerhoof, Beach Slang, American Football), which is an impressive and focused follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘Miracle Mile.’ Willamette Week describes the band as “a bona fide hit-machine over the last decade” and KEXP adds, “STRFKR specialize in highly danceable, lo-fi filtered tunes, straddling a rarely-walked line that divides festival-ready jams and studio-intensive textures.”

KIIARA DEBUTS NEW TRACK ‘dopemang’

Just days after the release of her music video for current single “Feels,” Atlantic Records recording artist KIIARA wraps a massive week with the sold-out opening of her first-ever headlining tour and today’s release of her new track “dopemang” featuring Ashley All Day. “dopemang” is the newest track off of Kiiara’s upcoming debut album, set to be released in 2017. “dopemang” featuring Ashley All Day is available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND LORETTA LYNN JOINS “CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS”

Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn will lend her voice to “CMA Country Christmas,” airing Monday, Nov. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The iconic Country Music star released her new holiday album, White Christmas Blue, on Oct. 7. The album debuts “White Christmas Blue,” a future yuletide classic newly penned by Lynn and Grammy Award winner Shawn Camp. White Christmas Blue is the second volume of the Cash Cabin Recordings and part of a planned multi-album deal with Legacy Recordings (a division of Sony Music Entertainment). White Christmas Blue is the celebratory successor to Lynn’s first Legacy release, Full Circle (her 40th Top 10 Country album and her highest-charting album ever on the Billboard Top 200).

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JEVON DOE DROPS NEW TRACK “RAN OUT” FT. KAP G & TK KRAVITZ

Jevon Doe just dropped a brand new collaboration “Ran Out” with label-mate Kap G and TK Kravitz. The track is the first glimpse of his forthcoming project My Life Changed, the follow-up to his debut mixtape Story of My Life. The 10-track debut from the “bright young Houston prospect” featured Ty Dolla $ign, Bun B & Buddy.

PSALM ZERO Gives Away Anohni Cover Via Clrvynt

Primarily created as a solo endeavor by PSALM ZERO guitarist/vocalist Charlie Looker, the new cover track also features guest vocals from the band’s good friend Nicholas McMaster (Krallice, Geryon), and is likely to be performed by the full band live in the future. Looker reports on his choice in covering singer/composer Anohni, “‘Atrocities’ is an older Anohni track, from her debut record as Antony & the Johnsons. Anohni is one of my all-time musical heroes, an absolute colossus. I’ve covered several of her songs in informal live solo acoustic settings, but this song seemed the most appropriate for a PSALM ZERO treatment. The lyrics are bone-chilling to me, especially in this current political and social climate where we’re reassessing the weight of various violent histories, as well as facing a new rise of fascist ideology and sentiment worldwide. As for the future, I’m bracing myself, trying to be ready for anything.”

Nicole Moudaber Announces New Year’s Eve 2017 in Brooklyn

After a whirlwind year of international touring on the world’s biggest stages at festivals and clubs in Europe, Asia, North and South America, Nicole Moudaber returns to North America to ring in 2017 Brooklyn style at HYTE presents BE Yourself vs MoodRAW featuring Danny Tenaglia and Nicole Moudaber on Saturday, December 31 at a secret Brooklyn warehouse. Combining two heavyweight clubbing brands, Nicole’s signature “raw and real” MoodRAW experience will meet, her friend and mentor, Danny Tenaglia’s celebrated BE Yourself party concept, which dates back to the days of legendary nightclub Vinyl. Focusing exclusively on the evening’s musical journey, kick off the New Year with the two techno titans plus support from soon to be announced like minded artists.

Renowned Parody and Digital Artist Bart Baker Releases Debut Original Track “Drake”

Award-winning parody video artist, songwriter, and viral sensation Bart Baker has released his debut original recording “Drake” and is now premiering the lyric video online via his YouTube channel and social networks. Garnering nearly 1,000,000 views in just the first 48 hours since its release, “Drake” is the first single and featured track from his upcoming full-length album of all original material to be released via his own label, in conjunction with independent label 26 Music, a division of 26 Entertainment. “Drake” is now available for purchase on iTunes and streaming at digital music services everywhere.