SKOPE NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Black Eyed Peas Star Reveals Cancer Diagnosis & Debuts New Song

As revealed today on the television show “The Doctors” and in PEOPLE Magazine, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Taboo, the multi-Grammy Award winning artist and founder of the Black Eyed Peas on his truly inspiring and never before told story of beating cancer, his creative new partnership with the American Cancer Society, and the release today of the single “The Fight,” which he wrote during his time fighting off the disease and can be heard at www.cancer.org/taboo.

Through Taboo’s uplifting partnership with the American Cancer Society and by arranging an interview with you, his aim is to help bring awareness, prevention, early diagnosis, and inspiration to those going through similar battles against cancer. Taboo’s new single out today is called “The Fight,” an anthem of survivorship that was inspired and written during Taboo’s personal experience fighting cancer, which he announced publicly for the first time today. To help create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by cancer, Taboo will donate proceeds from each download to the American Cancer Society. These funds will be used specifically to support cancer research, prevention and early detection efforts, and patient service programs.

Taboo was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2014. After experiencing debilitating pain throughout his body following a performance, he checked into an emergency room. It was here that he ultimately received a stage 2 cancer diagnosis. Taboo underwent surgery and a rigorous regimen of chemotherapy five days a week for 12 weeks. In 2015 he was declared in remission. As the father of four, Taboo has committed to healthy living and fitness, including a daily regimen of dancing and playing sports with his family.

HOLLOW COVES RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘COASTLINE’

After Hollow Coves’ debut single ‘The Woods’ scaled impossible heights, charting at #1 on Hype Machine, the duo returns with beguiling new indie-folk single ‘Coastline’, and an annoucement of their impending debut EP Wanderlust.

CRUISR PREMIERES MAX LIESE REMIX OF “TAKE THAT”

Today, CRUISR has unveiled a brand new remix of their hit, “Take That.” With artist Max Liese at the helm, the track is an upbeat spin on the guys’ classic brand of indie-pop and serves as a strong follow up to their same titled EP release in May.

DAN + SHAY ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 2017 DATES ON THEIR OBSESSED TOUR

Having already sold out shows the first week of their Obsessed Tour, “velvet-voiced duo” (Rolling Stone Country), Dan + Shay decided to keep the good times going by adding 24 more dates across the U.S. and Canada through spring of 2017. The Platinum-selling pair, who Billboard says puts, “tight harmonies on top of pop-flecked melodies with positive messages,” has already sold out shows in Denver, Salt Lake City, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Los Angeles.

Fans will have even more opportunities to hear them perform new hits off their most recent album, Obsessed as well as album cut favorites and singles, such as their Platinum-certified debut single “19 You + Me,” off their debut album that The Washington Post called “equal parts quintessential country and a sound all their own.”

Cisco Adler Releases “Clouds…” on Spotify and Apple Music

Cisco Adler follows up on the success of “Don’t Kill My Buzz…” with a brand new song titled “Clouds…”

Asta ‘Shine’

Asta returns with a new single ‘Shine’, a slice of up-tempo funk, courtesy of a new writing and production collaboration with wunderkind YEO. Plus news that a full EP and national tour are slated for the new year.

Asta says, “‘Shine’ is just about growing up! Awkwardly learning to trust my gut, savour the good, bouncing back from crap and ultimately just going my own way.”

Drewski Named HipHop Ambassador of VEVO

VEVO, the leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, has named DJ Drewski its new HipHop Ambassador. Drewski is currently a DJ on NYC’s Hot 97 as well as new cast member on VH1’s Love & HipHop NY.

Through this new collaboration with VEVO, Drewski will interview popular artists in the industry about music, news, and hip-hop culture. He will also be responsible for finding and developing talent. New video segments including #DearDrewski will feature interviews with popular recording artists as fans ask questions live via facebook. Other segments will focus on finding and breaking new talent in shows titles “Drewski DSCVRs” and “The Test.”

Radio Disney Artist Jessie Chris joins Kelsea Ballerini, Scotty McCreery and LOCASH on new single “The Human Race”

Radio Disney Artist Jessie Chris joined country music stars Kelsea Ballerini, Scotty McCreery, LOCASH, Mickey Guyton, Lindsay Ell and others and recorded a new single and music video titled “The Human Race,” an empowering anthem set to premiere THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (2:00 p.m. PT/ 5:00 p.m. ET) on Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country.

Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and distributed by the Disney Music Group on Buena Vista Records, it will be available for purchase FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 on iTunes and available for free download on the T-Mobile Tuesdays app while supplies last on November 22. In conjunction with its release and in celebration of Radio Disney’s ‘Share the Joy’ campaign, a donation is being made to City of Hope, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Toys for Tots, Feeding America, and Musicians on Call.

Howlite – ‘Reasons’ EP

Howlite is the reincarnation of Melbourne musician and visual artist Alison Thom. The moniker alludes to a mineral, thought to bear properties that calm the wearer and release old pains. In a way the shift is also a catharsis for Thom, who unburdens herself of her name and her folk roots to delve into pop music, a darker territory of layered vocals and synthetic sounds; freed from the past to create anew.

The Reasons EP, underwent many incarnations prior to its final release, including a session with Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar) and Nick Huggins (Two Bright Lakes), at the latter’s beachside studio, which set Thom down the path of using synthesiser samples and creating loop tracks. Inspiration struck with Melbourne artist and producer Michael Robinson, and the two set about creating a hybrid of sounds, taking elements from Scandinavian pop artists like The Knife and Aurora, the dreamy guitar fuzz and soft harmonies of Daughter and a homage to the grand scale drumming patterns of Florence and the Machine. The goal was to create something bittersweet – uplifting and emotional.

Bad Bones new album “Demolition Derby” out now on Sliptrick Records

‘Demolition Derby’ is the fourth album by Italian rockers BAD BONES, the second with the talented singer Max Malmerenda on vocals and if you dig Classic Rock in its purest and undiluted form you will love the energy and the attitude poured by the band in those tracks.
The album has been recorded mixed and mastered at Domination Studio in San Marino produced by Simone Mularoni (DGM, Secret Sphere, Vison Divine) while vocals were recorded and produced by Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth, Wonderworld) at Gianlupo’s Lair Studio in Genoa.

Jonas Blue Unveils Official Video For ‘By Your Side’ Ft Raye

Currently storming up the UK Official Charts with ‘By Your Side’, British hit maker Jonas Blue has now unveiled the single’s picturesque music video.

Filmed by director duo Arni and Kinski, the cinematic video for ‘By Your Side’ takes place in Iceland and focuses on a Nordic beauty’s adventures. Jonas also makes a notable cameo, displaying his accomplished piano playing and skills behind the decks.

Matan Caspi unleashes ‘Distant Muse’

For the last number of years we have seen nothing but the very best sounds from Matan Caspi, and today is no exception. Here he delivers his latest offering, Distant Muse which comes backed up with remixes from Manu Riga and Persya. Apart from giving us super fine cuts Matan is running the label Outta Limits together with his good friend and production partner Stan Kolev. He is also busy with touring and concentrating on his future productions, where you will find original, raw and innovative material. His last outing for Bonzai Progressive – Brain-Storm was well received and this was followed up by a double appearance on the ADE 2016 Compilation from Bonzai. All of the above doesnít leave a doubt that Matanís music will be heard on the most popular dance floors around the world.

The Bottom Line reveal ‘Pull Me Out’ video

One of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming pop-punk bands The Bottom Line have revealed the video for their new single ‘Pull Me Out’, which is taken from their forthcoming EP I Still Hate You, due for release January 12th.

Filmed during their seven week UK and European stint with Simple Plan, the video is a super-charged, brilliantly chaotic slice of pop-punk madness featuring live footage of their electric live performance and backstage antics, giving you a taste of what to expect from their UK headline tour next year.

Rita Ora Releases Deconstruction Pack In Collaboration with adidas Originals

History is built on creativity and adaption. Two years into their collaborative relationship, adidas Originals and Rita Ora continue to innovate in their combined visions while developing a true synergy. We’ve continued to be inspired by Ora, our Original icon and the queen of color, chaos and attitude. The Deconstruction Pack, Rita Ora’s newest collection, will be in stores on November 24th.

Unique details and fits unite two ranges for Q3 & 4. Daring lines and camouflaged clues draw us into multi-colored arrangements of rigid naïveté and lean cuts in a pack quite literally painted by numbers while fearless block builders own winter in a deconstructed range of bold playfulness and clashing graphic color cues emblazoned across comfortable unisex tailoring.

Soundwaves Art: Icons of Music 2016 Fundraiser

Soundwaves Art Foundation announces the launch of the Icons of Music 2016 Fundraiser. The online event is the largest fundraiser to date presented by Soundwaves Art Foundation, with over 23 unique pieces of limited edition artwork autographed by some of music’s biggest acts, designed by renowned artist Tim Wakefield. The proceeds from the sale of the artwork will benefit charities selected by the collaborating music icons, including MusiCorps, War Child, Hope & Homes for Children, and Music Rising. Generosity.com, the non-profit sister to Indiegogo, hosts the campaign with a crowd-funding goal of $50,000.

Wakefield’s artwork has been described as a “truly unique visual expression of sound.” His creations begin by digitally manipulating, shaping, and coloring sound waves generated from a studio recording of a song. The result is a visually stunning representation of the audio, taking on an entirely new art form.

XO single ‘Waiting Game’

Following the release of ‘Divine Disaster’ earlier this year, XO (Sunil Heera) returns with his new single ‘Waiting Game’, taken from his first full-length project due early 2017.

XO’s signature dark ethereal beats and warped R&B style flows through the ‘Waiting Game’, which also see him take centre stage on the vocal front. Naturally fitting for a deeply personal song- XO says ” The inspiration for “Waiting Game” came from a very raw, vulnerable place. I feel like I’m pushing boundaries and really letting my guard down to give the listeners a real piece of me for the first time”. ‘Waiting Game’ is a melancholic journey from start to finish, reflected in the video co-directed and shot by XO and Beck Clewlow.

Sacha Robotti’s Pile Palace (Desert Hearts) set from Burning Man 2016

Sacha Robotti’s long-awaited set from Pile Palace (Desert Hearts) at Burning Man 2016 is now up on Soundcloud! Check out Sacha’s personal message about his Pile Palace set below and stream it right here.

BALFOR Release ‘Crimson Stronghold’ Lyric Video

Ukrainian Black Metal horde BALFOR, featuring members of Khors, Raventale and ex-Hate Forest is now streaming the lyric video for the song “Crimson Stronghold”. The song is taken from the band’s third studio album, “Black Serpent Rising”, which will be released on January 15 via Drakkar Productions.

Watch Aminé’s Powerful Political Performance of “Caroline”

Last night, Portland rapper Aminé made his late-night television debut with a hyper-charged performance of his breakout single “Caroline” on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Tweed & Hyenas called “Ricœur”

Based out of SE London, Tweed & Hyenas produce gorgeous independent tunes steeped in folk, pop, soul, and jazz. They are currently recording their first EP with with engineer/producer Sean Woodlock (Bloc Party, La Shark, Depeche Mode). After having their song “Norðasta Horn” selected for the acclaimed NX records mixtape, the band have gone on to receive plays from BBC 6 Music as well as performing a co-headline slot alongside artist FEMME at the Pure Gold festival held in London’s South Bank Centre.

Emel shares striking new vid “visual interpretation of oppression”

Last week, Emel shared a new music video for “Ensen Dhaif (Human, Helpless Human),” a track off her forthcoming album Ensen out February 2017. The high energy, abstract piece conveys Emel’s political commentary on oppression through provocative, striking choreography. In the words of director Allie Avital:

“Ensen Dhaif” is a movement-based exploration of enslavement, imprisonment, and our delusions of freedom within the constraints of a capitalist society. Between myself, Emel, and the dancers, we all had different interpretation of oppression, whether in relation to a dictatorship, racism, police brutality, gender roles, or even the ways in which we oppress ourselves. With the choreography and editing, I really wanted to express this rhythm of urgency, violence, and perhaps an uplifting sense of revolution.”

Late Night Fights Releases Official Video for “Nothing To Lose”

Minneapolis Rock trio Late Night Fights has released the Official Music Video for “Nothing to Lose,” off of their debut album Jousthouse. Written and Produced by Ryan Guanzon, directed by Rev. John Wheeler, and filmed by Colton Otte, “Nothing to Lose” originally premiered on PureGrainAudio. The band is currently shooting another video for their single “Saving Face” and working on their next EP which they will be recording with Dan Korneff and James Harley at Sonic Debris Studios in New York next month.

High Sunday Debut EP Advance Promo and New Single “Hip Hop Anonymous”

Los Angeles locals, High Sunday, make a mark with their unique sound on their self-titled debut EP, due out December 2, 2016. The group is a vast array of influential talents including Eddie Core, Ike Deezl, Nick Fazekas, Evann Lewis, Nicole Row, Drin Elliot and Ryan Evangelista. Together, they make up their own brand of music, creating an EP that samples flavors and elements from Jazz, Rock, Reggae and Funk. The unique sound was born of their many different influences, including Eminem, OutKast, The Doors, and Hendrix. Take one listen to their debut EP, High Sunday, and it’s instantly clear there’s something special. From their distinct sound to incredibly high energy performances that feature seven to ten people taking the stage on any given night; High Sunday have set themselves apart on the Hip-Hop scene.

Equipment Premieres Video For New Single “One Or Both”

Toledo Ohio based project Equipment has premiered a video for brand new single “One or Both”. The premiere was hosted by Clrvynt who said “Equipment expertly weaves pretty real feelings and emotions into good-natured pop-rock.”

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Announce Mardi Gras Madness Tour

Soul & funk music legend GEORGE CLINTON today announces his 2017 MARDI GRAS MADNESS TOUR, bringing his Parliament/Funkadelic machine to audiences across the nation for his signature New Orleans funk parties. Produced by Universal Attractions Agency, the Mardi Gras Madness Tour kicks off on Thursday, February 16th in Pittsburgh, PA and will hit stages across the nation for the group’s signature blend of New Orleans blues, jazz, rock, pop and gospel. George Clinton and P-Funk will also make a special stop on Mardi Gras Day for a Fat Tuesday celebration at New York’s famed B.B. King Blues Club on February 28th.

THE DRIP Announces New Album ‘The Haunting Fear Of Inevitability’ Coming January 13th

Washington State quintet THE DRIP announces their debut full-length of merciless, grindcore ferocity, titled The Haunting Fear of Inevitability.

Fusing together the rawest elements of crust, powerviolence, d-beat, and grind, THE DRIP rips and ravages through thirteen frenzied tracks, full of slaughterhouse riffage, lightning fast blastbeats, and pulverizing breakdowns. Produced by Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust and mastered by Brad Boatright (Skeletonwitch, Gatecreeper, Weekend Nachos), The Haunting Fear of Inevitability is a new declaration of intensity that is sure to set the underground ablaze.

Pavlova Teams Up with Victoria Secret Sport to “Burn Brighter”

Ukraine-born pop chanteuse PAVLOVA teams up with Victoria Secret Sport and delivers her buzzing single “Burn Brighter” in a brand new viral campaign today.

Kevlar Releases Official Music Video for “Alibis”

Pennsylvania hard rock band Kevlar has released the Official Music Video for their newest single “Alibis.” Directed by Zach Kubiak and shot on location in Erie, PA, “Alibis” was premiered on Revolver Magazine. The track itself was produced by Nick Sampson at 37 Studios in Detroit, MI

Speelburg Shares Seinfeld Inspired Video For New Single ‘Sauvage’

Until recently it’d been over a year since we’d heard from Speelburg, aka Noah Sacré, but then he released his new single ‘Sauvage’, which swiftly entered the Spotify UK Viral Chart. The American/Belgian, singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, who was raised in France and now lives in Brighton (he’s also an MC when he feels like not singing) has now got an official video for said single, which premiered today on Noisey.

Speaking about it, Noah explains ” After the success of my last three videos, we received scores of fan-mail that both praised me for my co-directing abilities and berated me for not showing my face enough. I heard your cries, and put together a video that mostly comprises of me, and finally answers my college senior-year thesis: “Can Anyone Really Be Made To Look Like A Great Dancer, Given The Right Editing Tools?”.

Disturbed’s “Open Your Eyes” No. 1 at Rock Radio

“Open Your Eyes” – the latest single from multi-platinum band Disturbed has hit No. 1 on the Rock Radio chart, making it the fourth No. 1 single from the band’s album current album, the gold-certified Immortalized.

Disturbed are the second artist to notch four No. 1 songs from the same album on the Rock Radio chart, and the first to do so since Linkin Park achieved it with Meteora in 2003 according to Mediabase.

Alicia Keys Performs HOLY WAR on The Voice

Alicia Keys performed a soulful and emotionally moving version of her song “Holy War” from her critically-acclaimed sixth new studio album “HERE” on the live show of The Voice on NBC last night.

Matthew Wolcott to Release Debut EP “Western Lights”

Singer-songwriter Matthew Wolcott is taking the road less travelled, stepping out from a successful law career in favor of his first love, music. The Dallas native, who began playing piano at an early age and performed with his fair share of bands, is releasing his first EP of original songs called WESTERN LIGHTS on December 2.

For his recording debut, Wolcott worked with producer Joe Chiccarelli, whose credits include Alanis Morissette, Jason Mraz, the White Stripes and Boy & Bear among many others, recording live at Sunset Sound Recorders in Los Angeles. Fleshing out Wolcott’s rich vocals and turns on guitar, harmonica and trumpet were a host of local studio players, including Roger Joseph Manning Jr. on keyboards, David Levita on guitar, Sean Hurley on bass, Victor Indrizzo on drums and LA artist Patrick Park on backup vocals. Texas artist Haylee Ryan created the painting that graces the cover of the EP.

Camille Rae, Releases Official Music Video for “But I Want You”

Country singer/songwriter, Camille Rae, has released the official music video to her single “But I Want You” through Facebook.
The music video was shot and directed by Jacob Long in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

“I am so excited about this video and I think it’s a perfect representation of how fun this song really is,” said Rae. “Plus, the video consists of my closest friends, which make this so special and memorable for me.”

Scotty ATL – “Stupid Rich”

A rise-and-grind emcee with a easygoing drawl and a devoted fanbase, Scotty ATL is effortlessly relatable. Premiered by XXL, Scotty returns with the video for “Stupid Rich,” a ruminative, Southern-fried, guitar and organ-driven thumper. Though the song’s title suggests a boast, “Stupid Rich” is less materialistic and more sorrowful: “If I had a dime/for every single time/all you n*ggas lied/I’d be stupid rich.” In the half-black-and-white video, directed by Sonny Bonoho and Ife Adeniji, the Cool Club CEO travels to Eugene, Oregon to reflect on his hardships, intercut with confessional, full-color close-ups of Scotty in a dark room. Produced by Cory Mo, “Stupid Rich” is the opening track to Scotty’s recent Daily Bread, an album rooted in tragedy and triumph, focusing on Scotty’s personal growth and lessons learned.

THE TWO TENS SIGN TO MAN DELLA RECORDS FOR THEIR 2017 SOPHOMORE ALBUM!

The duo known as The Two Tens have racked up a lot of accomplishments since the release of their first EP, Volume 1, including three additional EPs, the full-length LP Volume, and four US tours. Not to mention that the 12-song Volume album yielded seven (yes, seven) fully-realized videos, all made on DIY budgets funded solely by the band themselves, as was the production of the first album.

CAPPA x Instant Karma premiere banger new remix

Nashville’s own CAPPA gets a remix treatment from none other than Instant Karma. The LA based duo have been making a name for themselves with remixes for Chelsea Lankes, King Deco, and others. On “Next Ex” they trade in pulsing bass lines for soaring sawtooth and arpeggiated 80s runs for playful flute-esque synths. Aided by rumbling low-end, these two Los Angeles remixers make us want to throw this tune onto the top slot of every weekend playlist. And honestly, we’re about to make a party playlist full of only this Next Ex remix. Check out what CAPPA & Instant Karma have to say about this one below!

[PREMIERE] CAPPA: Next Ex (Instant Karma Remix)

Watch El B’s video for “Sigo Aqui” featuring Talib Kweli on VEVO

After a 5-day TIDAL exclusive, El B’s video for “Sigo Aqui” featuring Talib Kweli, is now live on VEVO. The video captures heart wrenching scenes of corrupt systems and critical social issues across the Americas, both Latin America and the U.S.A, while El B and Talib Kweli share a striking force of visceral emotions weaving together two languages and two cultures into one truth.

Learn About The Realities of the Music Industry

“Offstage” is a new Disco Donnie Presents video series that chats with iconic DJs behind-the-scenes at festivals about their backgrounds, rise to stardom, and life on the road. The series is meant to inspire the next generation of aspiring artists, highlighting patterns and ideas that have brought their favorite acts to the pinnacles of success within their respective genres. Each new episode will be posted weekly on DDP’s YouTube channel & Facebook.

The Fame Riot – “Heart Stray”

THE FAME RIOT are the brainchild of two brothers and multi-instrumentalists: Liz Scarlett & Shazam “Teatime” Watkins, who are from Tacoma, WA. THE FAME RIOT have spent the last few years perfecting their gumbo of musical styles, drawing influence from the last four decades of pop, electronic, dance, classic rock and everything in-between.

“We’re bubble bursters,” says THE FAME RIOT vocalist and guitarist Liz Scarlett. Reminiscent of the rock-gods of old and at times referred to as the “love children of Bowie and Jagger”, these two brothers are at the forefront of a shift in musical style, reach, and fashion culture.

Radio Disney Country World Premiere of Jessie Chris “1963” Music Video

Today at 5PM EST Radio Disney Country will be releasing the World Premiere of Jessie Chris music video for “1963” on all of their social media platforms to include the Radio Disney App.

Just yesterday it was announced that Radio Disney Artist Jessie Chris joined country music stars Kelsea Ballerini, Scotty McCreery, LOCASH, Mickey Guyton, Lindsay Ell and others and recorded a new single and music video titled “The Human Race,” an empowering anthem set to premiere THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (2:00 p.m. PT/ 5:00 p.m. ET) on Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country.

SON VOLT RETURNS WITH THEIR EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM

Seminal band Son Volt has announced the February 17 release of their new album, Notes Of Blue (Thirty Tigers). Led by the songwriting and vocals of Jay Farrar, Son Volt was one of the most instrumental and influential bands in launching the alt.country movement of the 1990’s. A movement that was the precursor to what is now widely referred to as Americana.

The 10 songs on Notes Of Blue are inspired by the spirit of the blues, but not the standard blues as most know it. The unique and haunting tunings of Mississippi Fred McDowell, Skip James and Nick Drake were all points of exploration for Farrar for the new collection. The album opens with the country soul of “Promise The World”, followed by “Back Against The Wall”, a song that could stand alongside the great Son Volt songs of their early albums. However, Notes Of Blue reflects the blues as it resides in the folk tradition, but heavily amplified. The primal stomp of “Cherokee St.”, the frenetic guitar on “Static” and the raw slide in “Sinking Down” exude grit and attitude. Conversely, tracks such as “The Storm” and “Cairo and Southern” seamlessly meld blues with hypnotic melodies that add a unique balance to Notes Of Blue.

JOHN LEGEND’S “PENTHOUSE FLOOR”

In anticipation of his upcoming album DARKNESS AND LIGHT, 10x Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter John Legend has premiered a new track, “Penthouse Floor” ft. Chance the Rapper, on Beats 1 as Zane Lowe’s ‘World Record’ of the day – listen HERE.

The DRX: First Single “Ancient Lie”

BrooklynVegan premieres the first single from Throughout Within, “Ancient Lie,” noting, “The DRX mixes harsh, metal-influenced vocals with proggy compositions and an array of hard left turns on the politically-charged song. We get electronics, thundering hardcore, noisy post-punk, horns, choral arrangements, a huge range of sounds.”

WATCH LITE’S DYNAMIC “D” MUSIC VIDEO

LITE is a Japanese instrumental rock band known for thrilling and emotional compositions, progressive, edgy riffs and complex rhythms. Widely regarded for their explosive live show and tireless touring in the US, Europe and Asia, LITE are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Japan in the last decade.

The quartet who is entering their 14th year together, boasts a tremendous back catalog including four full-length albums and six EPs including 2010’s Illuminate (recorded with John McEntire) and 2012’s Past Present Future which featured Caroline from Mice Parade. Their album Installation (2014, Topshelf Records) was their first proper US release.

Watch Holy Wave’s tour documentary out today on CLRVYNT

Originally formed in El Paso, Texas, Holy Wave carefully combines fluid forms of sacred surf sounds, droning riffs, and group vocals that haunt and harmonize in equal measure. Today on CLRVYNT, watch filmmakers Willi Patton and Rachel Kichler’s documentary ‘Seed in My Ear: Holy Wave on Tour’.

Lorna Shore Release New Single “Denounce the Light”

New Jersey-based metal band Lorna Shore recently announced their sophomore full-length album, Flesh Coffin, which will out February 17, 2017 with Outerloop Records, to great acclaim.With fans excited for new music from Lorna Shore, today the band partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the debut track off Flesh Coffin, titled, “Denounce the Light” which can be found here. “Denounce the Light” was the first song Lorna Shore wrote for Flesh Coffin, creating the musical foundation for every other song created. Lorna Shore’s Adam De Micco had this to say about the track:

“It was about having a simple and digestible song structure, but making sure the content within that structure was interesting to both the musician as well as everyday fan. Lyrically, this song is about someone calling forth into the universe offering their life (because their dying) so they can live again at any means necessary.” – Adam De Micco

LORNA SHORE Gets Blackened And Technical On Its New Song, “Denounce The Light”

WORM OUROBOROS: New Hymn From Dark Ethereal Doom Bringers Streaming At Decibel

Adds the band, “In many ways this album is darker and rawer than our previous two, and hope plays a smaller role. ‘(Was It) The Cruelest Thing’ is a love song to the memory of beauty when hope and light are extinguished. It’s the lie the heart manufactures in order to keep beating once all context is gone.”

SLOTHRUST SHARES “ROTTEN PUMPKIN” VIDEO VIA NYLON

Slothrust has debuted the video for their most recent single “Rotten Pumpkin” exclusively on Nylon. The video channels Britney Spears, includes circus tricks, choreography, a gold lamè onesie, tracks suits and of course, jazz hands! “Rotten Pumpkin” along with their two previous singles “Like A Child…” and “Horseshoe Crab” are all on their recently released album ‘Everyone Else’ out now on Dangerbird Records.

SOUL SCRATCH TO RELEASE THEIR NEW “PUSHING FIRE” LP JANUARY 13, 2017

From the first few notes, this record grabs you. It’s raw soul and funk music crafted to perfection. Wailing vocals, soaring horns and a super tight rhythm section. With a dirty production style, Soul Scratch serves up something that’s familiar, fresh and never more relevant.

This soulful sextet is a hard hitting groove machine, built in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley, on a mission to save the world from mediocrity. Johnny Chou, Joel Givertz, Adam Greenberg, Matt Reale, Dale Spollett and a host of musicians combine their love of The JB’s, Booker T & the MG’s, Curtis Mayfield and all 1960-’70s soul on their high-energy debut full-length Pushing Fire.

Well$ – “XXX”

Charlotte’s rising rapper Well$ is a fiercely energetic performer, with a powerful rasp that belies his age. On “XXX,” premiered today by The FADER, the 2016 XXL Freshman Nominee demonstrates a kinetic flow on his two impassioned verses, attacking the bass-driven beat with verve. The video finds Well$ mobbing with his crew in a dark room, the greyscale color scheme eliminating much of the light that attempts to sneak through, except for an intermittent flash of white illuminating the rapper’s silhouette. Produced by fellow Immaculate Taste producer Sipho The Gift, whose buzzing low synths and scratching percussion lend the track a foreboding atmosphere, “XXX” is a highlight from the 21-year-old artist’s recent mixtapeThe Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous.

G-Eazy releases new video for “Some Kind of Drug”

G-Eazy releases the steamy new video for his next single “Some Kind Of Drug” with Marc E. Bassy from his platinum selling album When It’s Dark out. The moody video, directed by Tobias Nathan, features G in a love hexagon of beautiful women while navigating the complications that come with the territory. Additionally, G-Eazy will play his homecoming show Oracle Arena in Oakland on December 14th with Lil Yachty. Check out the video now and share.

ANiMALSOUL NEw Single

“Disaster” is the ANiMALSOUL’s first release since their latest four-song EP, Color, released this past April. The project from El Paso combines hip hop beats with a straightforward rock sentimentality. The result is an R&B-flavored, genre-blending whirlwind rooted in strong pop hooks. Washed Out, Neon Indian, and Millionyoung have been used as stylistic reference points by press.

Iluka releases summery single ‘Blue Jean Baby’

After making waves with her singles ‘Paper Doll’ and ’12th Of July’, wild-at-heart globetrotter ILUKA releases her anthemic folk-pop single ‘Blue Jean Baby’, and today announces the impending release of her EP Blue My Soul on Friday February 17.

Listen to the powerful Rubblebucket EP title track, “If U C My Enemies”

Rubblebucket, the wild, Brooklyn, NY-based indie-sweat-pop band, will release a brand new collection of songs at the top of 2017. Entitled If U C My Enemies, the four song EP kicks off with the high-spirited “Donna,” chock full of booming brass and a dance-worthy beat. Title track single “If U C My Enemies” which debuted on NPR’s All Songs Considered podcast, dons an insatiable off-kilter tempo that begs repeat listens. Robin Hilton says, “there’s a lot of lightness but it’s very fractured-like which strikes a good balance between those two worlds.”