WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 7 – 8, 2017

Obvious Creature ‘It Ain’t Much Better In Here Kid’ Out Now Everywhere

The full album is an atmospheric chill-space, with expertly placed melodies, dissonant harmonies and a head bobbing drum machine thump to fill the echoing spaces.

Juiceboxxx Shares “Destruction And Redemption” Video On Punknew

Prior to this video release, Juiceboxxx had his LP ‘Freaked Out American Loser’ stream on Alt Press. He also had songs/videos premiere on sites such as Fader, Mass Appeal, HipHopDX and Kerrang!. His single “Freaking Out” has had spins in markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Austin and more. ‘Freaked Out American Loser’ is out now via Dangerbird.

BIG BREAKFAST – “LIL KNOWN FACT” Video Out Today!

Happy Friday. Today Long Island native emcee BIG BREAKFAST is sharing his new video for the self-produced banger “LIL KNOWN FACT” on Tiny Mix Tapes. The track is taken from his upcoming EP, SPORTS PLUS that is out next Friday, October 13th!

NICOLE MILLAR RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BLINDFOLDED” OUT NOW

About the song, she shares, “I find it really hard to trust people as most men in my life have let me down. This song definitely draws on that—the feeling that someone isn’t being completely honest and they’re hiding something from you. They’re some of my most personal lyrics.”

Nicole Moudaber Releases Remix of Depeche Mode “Cover Me”

Nicole Moudaber continues her worldwide ascent with a remix of Depeche Mode’s latest release “Cover Me” as well as announcing a fall 2017 US tour. Nicole’s six US dates will see her tour from coast to coast including hosting and curating a branded Nicole Moudaber Presents MoodZONE stage at Insomniac’s Escape Halloween. Having also recently premiered a mini-documentary on Huffington Post, Nicole Moudaber proves once again why she is an unstoppable force in the world of dance music.

SAVAK shares new video

Ernest Jenning Record Co. is excited to share the video for SAVAK’s “I Wanna Exist,” the second single from their sophomore album Cut-Ups (October 27, 2017). The video, which features footage of the band performing the track while “amateur” musicians practice along at home, debuted via BrooklynVegan.

COBALT: Apocalyptic Metal Duo To Join North American Tour

Colorado’s favorite progressive apocalyptic metal twosome, COBALT, will take to the streets this weekend supporting doom rock icons The Obsessed. The band will join the tour on October 8th and level nearly two dozen metropolises through October 27th with various one-off shows spread throughout.

MAX FROST RELEASES VIDEO FOR “HIGH ALL DAY”

Max Frost has just released his new music video for “High All Day.” “High All Day” is co-written with Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick (Fitz and The Tantrums) and was released in advance of Max’s first national headline tour. The A.D.D. Tour kicked off on September 25th in Phoenix, AZ at Crescent Ballroom and continues through November hitting venues in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Max finished off a stellar 2016 by releasing the addicting single “Adderall”, which continues to rack up streams, finding its way into largely followed Spotify playlists and was just featured in the new NBC hit show “Brave” this past week.

New Candys Share ‘Bleeding Magenta’ Via Rolling Stone Italia

Today, Venice, Italy-based alternative rock band New Candys release their LP, Bleeding Magenta, via Fuzz Club Records. New Candys formed in 2008 and gained a buzz through playing European festivals, such as The Secret Garden Party and Liverpool Psych Fest 2016. They recently landed a major sync for their song “Aphrodite In Leather” on SHOWTIME’s hit show “Shameless.” New Candys have shared the stage with rock notables, including The Warlocks, Dead Skeletons, The Vaccines, Slowdive and more.

R.E.M. premieres previously unreleased track “Devil Rides Backwards”

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary reissue of the landmark album Automatic For The People, rock icons R.E.M. are premiering the never-before-heard demo of the oft-mused-about track “Devil Rides Backwards.” The song appears on the reissued album’s deluxe edition, as well as the digital release, and is available today for download with all pre-orders as well as via streaming services; share/listen HERE and preorder the album HERE.

Ryan Riback REMIX of Nick Dean’s New Single ‘How Did We?’

Co-produced and co-written by Nick and longtime collaborator Mike Miller, the inspiration for the song is simple. Nick says, “I was so excited to hear that Ryan wanted to remix this. He did such an amazing job with “Call On Me,” by Starley. It was a ton of fun sending the record over to him and seeing him put his own sound on it.”

Robert Plant’s new record on NPR’s First Listen now

The first North American headline dates on his upcoming world tour celebrating the release of Carry Fire — which once again see Plant accompanied by The Sensational Space Shifters — begin February 9 at Raleigh, NC’s Memorial Auditorium and then continue through early March (complete dates below). Additional dates will be announced soon.

RADIO WOLF Drops 80s-Inspired Anthem with “Rock N Roll Forever”

Canadian electro-rock outfit — RADIO WOLF — is the brainchild of Producer-Composer, Oliver Blair. For the debut EP, Rock N Roll Forever, Blair teamed up with four different vocalists to bring his vision to life. Today, October 6th, 2017, Radio Wolf premiered the title track via Wolf in a Suit.

“Rock N Roll Forever” feels as if it could come straight from the Roadhouse performance of the most recent episode of Twin Peaks. Featuring Sarah Blackwood on vocals, the track is a pulsating anthem that serves as a perfect homage to 80’s power-pop.

Premiere: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Forever” by Radio Wolf

BEAU VALLIS – “That Work”

Beau Vallis touches down with his hypnotic first solo single and music video, “That Work.” Hot off the success of his debut duet “Love Stand Still” with Kelly Rowland, Beau is coming for the crown on this one, with an RnB-meets-hip hop jam that flexes effortlessly while retaining sensuality. Beau’s smooth and melodic vocal delivery bonds amazingly with an 808-steeped, DJ Affect-produced beat and multi-platinum Grammy winner Lonny Bereal on co-writing duties. The visual is a Frame God-helmed trip, equal parts opulent and packed with artfully layered subtext. A must-see and hear for all pop, RnB, and hip-hop aficionados.

WHY DON’T WE RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “INVITATION”

oday, Why Don’t We release their new music video for the title track off their latest EP, “INVITATION.” The “Invitation” video comes fresh off the heels of the announcement of the LA-based band’s North American headline tour. The “Invitation Tour” is set to begin in February 2018, hitting even bigger venues than the band’s first headlining tour this past summer which sold out in its entirety. Earlier this week, Why Don’t We appeared on MTV’s revival of TRL with a performance in Times Square.

LISTEN: MONTREAL’S BIRDS OF PARADISE EXPERIMENTAL ‘LOVE HOTEL’ EP

The newest Birds of Paradise’ release, Love Hotel, is an EP created in collaboration with ex-Aids Wolf member, André the Maji. The EP also features guest musicians Jean-Michel Coutu (I.D.A.L.G. founder), Warren Auld, and pianist Jeff Louch. Most of the tracks were recorded live at Planet Studios with whiz kid, Sebastien Perry. Experimental covers of Duke Ellington, Lee Hazelwood and Tennessee Ernie Ford songs, as well as improvised electronic soundscapes and warped beats all used in order to capture the dreamy atmosphere and eery echoes of 30s & 50s pop vocal music.

Jill Scott Joins ‘Black Lightning’ Cast as Lady Eve

Critically acclaimed actress and 3x GRAMMY Award winning singer Jill Scott, will turn up the heat as she joins the cast of Warner Bros. Television’s Black Lightning, the new series coming to The CW in midseason 2018.

Known for her sensual smooth voice, tantalizing lyrics, and spoken word poetry, Scott will play Lady Eve, a D.C. villain, who can be traced back to the Kobra Cult in comic-lore. In Black Lightning, Lady Eve will be the bridge between Tobias Whale (Marvin “Krondon” Jones III) and a secret group of corrupt leaders. Always a consummate professional, Lady Eve presents herself in Freeland as the owner of a funeral parlor, but quickly becomes an adversary to Black Lightning.

THE KENNEDY VEIL: MetalSucks Premieres “Godslaughter”

Imperium is the impending new full-length from brutalizing California death metal unit THE KENNEDY VEIL. Slated to drop on October 20th via Unique Leader Records, the eight-track offering was produced, mixed, and mastered by Zack Ohren (Animosity, Suffocation, All Shall Perish et al) at Castle Ultimate Productions, features guest appearances by Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, Sven de Caluwé of Aborted, and Dickie Allen of Infant Annihilator, and comes swathed in the cover art of Robert Cook.

New Music Video: Sunbathers – “Honeysuk”

Sunbathers find a polished balance on their self-titled EP between songs driven by soaring guitars and more experimental tracks utilizing synthesizers and electronic production techniques. Lead singles “Intimacy” and “Glory” are festival-ready — propulsive, danceable and catchy.

The Infamous Stringdusters To Release Eclectic New Covers EP ‘Undercover Vol. 2’ Out October 27

Amid a non-stop touring schedule, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are announcing the release of their second covers EP; Undercover Vol. 2, an eclectic 5-track collection, will drop Friday, October 27 via Lumenhouse Recordings. The project pays homage to some of the band’s favorite artists, including The Allman Brothers Band (“Jessica”), My Morning Jacket (“Golden”), Daft Punk (“Get Lucky”), Marvin Gaye (“What’s Going On”) and The Cure (“Just Like Heaven”), and continues in the spirit of honoring the music that has influenced them. Their 2015 Undercover EP included tracks from Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd and Jimmy Webb.

Sixo shares quirky, animated “Numb”

For years Scotty Trimble, the former professional motocross racer and indie rap producer better known as Sixo, has questioned the validity of free will and believed that every outcome has a likelihood of occurring or not occurring. Can our actions truly be considered under our control when existing within a limited amount of variables? Are perceptions of free will merely illusion?

DirtyDiggs x Planet Asia – “Profit Hunting”

DirtyDiggs and Planet Asia let loose of their visuals to “Profit Hunting”, which comes off the DirtyDiggs EP, “White Label” out on iTunes, Spotify etc.

PREMIERE: DirtyDiggs x Planet Asia “Profit Hunting” Video

“Volcano” a new hip-hop track from Manifest Wallace

Based out of Orange, California, Manifest Wallace is an American hip-hop/pop artist whose calling is to inspire the world and share the message that you can achieve absolutely anything if you believe in yourself. His new single “Volcano”, off his EP ‘Look Around’, is a testament to that inspiration.

NECK OF THE WOODS: The Passenger Full-Length By Progressive Death Metal Outfit

The Passenger, the debut full-length release from Vancouver, British Columbia-based progressive death metal outfit NECK OF THE WOODS is out now through Basick Records. The crushing record was issued in mid-September as the band stormed across Canada on tour in support of the album.

BIG K.R.I.T. RELEASES NEW VIDEO “KEEP THE DEVIL OFF [TAKE 1]”

Today, lyrical heavy-weight and mastermind producer, Big K.R.I.T., releases a new visual installation titled “Keep The Devil Off [Take 1].” The Alex Nazari directed visual reveals a static and very stoic silhouette clip of Big K.R.I.T. chanting a message of positivity, sanctity and perseverance – “keeping the devil off!”

KINGS OF LEON PLEDGE PROCEEDS FROM THIS FRIDAY’S LAS VEGAS TOUR DATE TO NASHVILLE’S MUSIC CITY CARES FUND

In light of the horrific tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas on Sunday night, Kings of Leon has pledged unwavering support for Las Vegas. The band has announced that all net proceeds from their Oct. 6 Las Vegas tour date at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be donated to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Music City Cares Fund. The donation to the CFMT fund will be directed to support Las Vegas nonprofits helping with immediate and long-term needs of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting victims.

“Following the horrific events of this past weekend in Las Vegas, which have touched so many here and beyond, including members of our own Hard Rock Las Vegas family, we are honored to help the victims, their families and first responders for their heroic efforts,” said Jody Lake, chief operating officer at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

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NAKATOMI ANNOUNCE NEW VIDEO ‘WOODEN CASTLE’

Nostaligic indietronic duo Nakatomi have today announced their dark new single, Wooden Castle, set for release on October 11. The alluring futurepop track is accompanied by a Gondry-inspired clip, featuring the pair in a parable-like narrative complemented by the song. Wooden Castle lands ahead of the duo’s highly anticipated new EP set to drop in the new year. Nakatomi, who are Emily Smart and Hamish Cox, are hitting the road to celebrate the release, playing Hybrid World Adelaide at the Tonsley Innovation District on October 6 and jumping on as headliners for Sad Grrrls Fest which kicks off in Brisbane on November 4, then moves through Melbourne on November 11 and finishes up in Sydney on November 18.

Har-Di-Har Releases Video for ‘The Wonder’

Holding on to meaningful relationships in this ever-growing chaos feels like our only chance for real sanity. Yet just caring for our own personal chaos seems hysterically impossible, let alone that of another. Innumerable excuses, distractions, potential disappointments, impossibilities. “The Wonder” by Har-di-Har (made up of married couple, Andrew and Julie Thoreen) tells of their own failure to hold on as they backslid from each other, the resolution they came to out of it, and the inevitable repetition of it all.

Gryffin Releases New Single

Los Angeles-based artist and producer Gryffin releases a new single — “Nobody Compares To You” feat Katie Pearlman— today via all digital partners.

RICHIE KRISAK “VEGAS”

“My life has revolved around creating this song over the past year, so much so that it has become a part of me. After working on something for so long it can be difficult to let it go out into the world, but after the tragic event that took place in Las Vegas, the wonderful oasis that inspired this song, I feel responsible to share it with you all. My hope is for it to help mend the hearts of those who have been damaged and unite us, because alone we may struggle, but together we can conquer.” – Richie Krisak

Jacob Thomas Jr. Releases First Single from Electric Sex LP

Nashville alt-country artist Jacob Thomas Jr. returns with “Whiskey Roller Coaster,” the first single released from his upcoming second album, Electric Sex. “Whiskey Roller Coaster” is a rock-infused, alt-country journey that finds Thomas reflecting on his favorite vice. He describes this first single as, “That moment when you wake up hungover and tell yourself that you won’t drink again. Then five o’clock rolls around and a little voice inside your head says ‘what’s one beer and a shot going to hurt?’ Somehow five o’clock turns into 3am, the bars are closing, and you’re too drunk to drive so you just sleep in your car behind the bar and you repeat that cycle for like… 10 years. Well, that’s ‘Whiskey Roller Coaster.'”

Tenderhooks set to release their 5th album North Star

Since the beginning of 2017 Tenderhooks have been in the studio recording songs for their latest release called North Star. Yolena the first single from the album has already received excellent reviews. They expect 2018 will be a very busy year.

Electric Eye premiere new single with New Noise Magazine

We’re at Broen Studio in Bergen. Øystein Braut, Njål Clementsen, Anders Bjelland and Øyvind Hegg-Lunde have locked into a groove that never seems to stop. Their bodies are swaying in time with the music, their heads are eagerly shaking to the song that’s pumping out of the room, and it seems like they’ll never get out of it. Maybe they don’t want to get out?

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HOUSTON ‘Dangerous Love’ Lyric Video

Houston has been around since their self-titled debut album in 2010 and landed the number one in Classic Rock Magazine’s AOR chart that year, up against outfits such as Unruly Child, Crashdiet, H.e.a.t and Nelson. The band then went on to play the festival circuit with appearances at Sweden Rock, Download Festival UK, Rock of Ages Germany as well as touring the UK with Swedish sleaze rockers CrashDiet.

Houston’s second album “Relaunch” featured a cover song called ‘Runaway’ that became the soundtrack to Red Bull’s own Danny MacAskill’s Extreme BMX video ‘Imaginate’ which has over 74 million views on YouTube and 600,000 plays on Spotify and counting.

Keeno – ‘Light Cascading’ ft Becca Jane Grey

Highly-respected producer Keeno has revealed the first single from his forthcoming album ‘All The Shimmering Things’. Titled ‘Light Cascading’, the track features vocalist Becca Jane Grey and gives a glimpse of the sumptuous body that can be expected in Keeno’s coming album.

Lokane – ‘WINGS’

London-based producer Lokane returns to Nervous Horizon for the first time since 2016 EP ‘Visions’ with new five-track project, ‘WINGS’.

Moving away from his more familiar club constructions, including tracks like ‘Body Double VIP’ — a standout on recent label compilation, ‘Nervous Horizon Volume 2’ — ‘WINGS’ was conceived with the aim of bringing US rap to the UK dance underground. In doing so, Lokane reached out to recruit two US heads; Chicago drill rapper Mikey Dollaz and Queens’ Dai Burger, to serve as the main voices of the record. Dollaz has previously worked with Planet Mu trio, Silk Road Assassins, while Burger collaborated with Darq E Freaker on 2016 single, ‘Choppin’ Necks’.

Thomas Feelman, Teamworx & STV reveal new single, ‘Never Stop’

French DJ and producer Thomas Feelman has teamed up with STV, and highly acclaimed act Teamworx, to create explosive new production ‘Never Stop’ on Steve Angello’s SIZE Records.

With producer and label boss Angello dropping the track in his own live sets this summer, ‘Never Stop’ has been garnering huge amounts of attention on the festival circuit, thanks to a vibrant beat and irresistible progressive chords.

TOKiMONSTA’S LUNE ROUGE ALBUM OUT TODAY !

LA based super-producer TOKiMONSTA has released her highly anticipated new album Lune Rouge today, which appropriately drops on a full / harvest moon, via her own label Young Art Records. Lune Rouge is TOKiMONSTA’s third full-length album, and the first since her recovery from Moyamoya, a rare brain condition that forced her to relearn her most basic functions including how to talk, walk, and make music. “Being able to play Coachella three months after having the surgery was very significant to me,” she recently told Pitchfork. “If I can do something like this, anyone can.”. The mesmerizing 11-track project is a reflection of TOKi’s recent journey as an artist and is complemented by features from Yuna, Isaiah Rashad, Joey Purp, SAINTS, Selah Sue, Ambré, MNDR and Io Echo.

STONEBIRDS: end of the world is near

France’s gloom and doom post-metallers STONEBIRDS stream a new song entitled “Shutter Part II” exclusively through The Sludgelord today. Their sophomore album “Time” comes out October 20th.

While “Shutter Part II” deals with the thorny topic of climate change, STONEBIRDS inject a sense of fear and hopelessness as post-metallic riffs loop into an electric storm, Fanch’s vocals annihilate all hope around. “Time has come for you to die”. The Sludgelord comments: “Stonebirds is one of Europe’s more intriguing stoner/doom performers today”.

Hoult releases debut single ‘Pharmacy’ today!

‘Pharmacy’ builds from an affecting intimacy into a song with a grand scale possessing folk-tinged anthemic choruses: reminiscent of Bombay Bicycle club and Frightened Rabbit rippling with personal lyrics that tap into wider themes: “Pharmacy summarises the feeling of frustration when you cannot help someone you care about.” Says Hoult “Darker themes run through the veins of this track, yet the energetic and cheerful instrumentation represent the mask a lot of people wear on a daily basis.”

“Scarborough Fair” by Shauna Burns is Available Today!

Shauna says, “I imagine this couple is probably having a bump in their relationship and trying to get each other to do the impossible task to win back their love… but I sensed at the end both of them want to forgive, want to move forward, but perhaps their pride is in the way?”

I felt when I was recording “Scarborough Fair” that ‘her’ soft vocals maybe gave the game away… maybe just a touch. I personally think true love prevails at the end,” Shauna notes.

POPPY’S DEBUT ALBUM “POPPY.COMPUTER” AVAILABLE NOW!

The internet phenom recently was honored with “Breakthrough Artist of The Year” at the 2017 Streamy Awards, celebrating the best in online video and the creators behind it. Other artists in the category included the rap sensation 21 Savage, Swedish singer Zara Larsson, the synth pop duo Marian Hill and the YouTube artist Dodie Clark.

JESSIE J RELEASES NEW SONG “NOT MY EX” FROM UPCOMING NEW ALBUM R.O.S.E.

In addition, Jessie J is preparing to perform at many SOLD OUT shows on the upcoming tour, beginning October 8 at Birmingham Institute in Birmingham, UK with dates plotted through October 28 at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA.

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA AND ARTISTS FOR PUERTO RICO UNVEIL “ALMOST LIKE PRAYING”

Atlantic Records has announced this week’s release of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Almost Like Praying” (Feat. Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Camila Cabello, Pedro Capo, Dessa, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Alex Lacamoire, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Ednita Nazario, Joell Ortiz, Anthony Ramos, Gina Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, PJ Sin Suela, Tommy Torres, and Ana Villafañe).” The extraordinary all-star single will be available at all digital music retailers and streaming services beginning today, October 6th. Download/stream “Almost Like Praying”

LEWIS CAPALDI RELEASES NEW TRACK – “FADE”

“The whole process of creating ‘Fade’ has been a bit surreal. I co-wrote it with Malay, who also produced the track. I’m such a massive fan of his and it was incredible to work on this together. Like my other two singles, we ended up using parts of the original demo in the final song which I loved and I hope everyone enjoys listening to it as much as I’ve enjoyed making it,” says Capaldi, 20, who was recently nominated for a Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at the Scottish Music Awards.

Ekali shares Babylon Remixes feat. Skrillex, Ronny J & more

Ekali shares three new remixes of his latest track “Babylon” featuring Denzel Curry today on OWSLA/Big Beat/Atlantic. The song quickly earned over 3 million streams overall and is featured prominently in the NBA 2K18 trailer which earned over 3.5 million views on its own. For the “Babylon” remix package, the Canadian producer assembled a formidable tag-team across three different mixes. Skrillex and Ronny J team up for a boneshaking remix with some signature Skrill sound design, Sober Rob and Oshi bring a brighter jazz influence to the track, while Josh Pan and X&G dip into more experimental club music.

CHRONUS ‘BARON’ MUSIC VIDEO RELEASED

Swedish rock/metal band, CHRONUS, have released a music video for ‘Baron’, the song is taken from their self-titled debut album, due out on October 27th, 2017 in Europe on Ellefson Music Productions, aka EMP LABEL GROUP, the label of legendary Megadeth bassist David Ellefson.

Katie Herzig Releases Hopeful Single, “Feel Alive”

Katie Herzig has released “Feel Alive,” the moving and uplifting new single from her upcoming album, Moment of Bliss. “Feel Alive” is available today to stream and download at all digital outlets. Moment of Bliss is expected in early 2018 on Marion-Lorraine Records.

Ane Brun: New album “Leave Me Breathless” out today

Ane Brun’s seventh studio album, Leave Me Breathless, is available worldwide on her own imprint Balloon Ranger Records today.

Brun reinterprets fourteen versions of classic hits from an array of artists including Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, Foreigner, Bob Dylan, Sade and Mariah Carey, among others.

Chase Atlantic Release Official Video for “Okay”

Australian alt-pop trio Chase Atlantic has released the official video for “Okay,” off their self-titled debut album dropped earlier this week. Capturing their crowd-captivating live set, the video was filmed at the band’s sold-out show with Sleeping With Sirens last month at NYC’s Gramercy Theatre.

METALITE: “NIGHTMARE” LYRIC VIDEO RELEASED

The Swedish melodic metal band METALITE just released a lyric video for “Nightmare”, the second single from their debut album “Heroes In Time”.

KEYSHIA COLE PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “INCAPABLE” !

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum R&B superstar Keyshia Cole uncovers the music video for her new single “Incapable” today.

Dorothy Releases Live Version & Music Video For “Down To The Bottom”

Today, Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy released the live cut of their single “Down To The Bottom,” recorded in-studio in one take.

This live version offers a raw, intimate spin on the hard-hitting single. In the video, fans get to see “Down To The Bottom” showcased in real time from an in-studio performance; experiencing a band connecting sonically, emotionally and creatively delivering what Blabbermouth deemed “a stomp-worthy, hard-rock anthem dripping with soul and attitude.”

MULTI-PLATINUM RAPPER O.T. GENASIS RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “EVERYBODY MAD”

The music video which was released as of this morning is also set to be exclusively featured as a BET Jam of the Week this Sunday, October 8th. The release of his newest single arrives on the heels of his RIAA 2X Platinum “Cut It feat Young Dolph” and Platinum “CoCo” which became one of his most successful songs to chart, peaking at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The single also arrives as “Thick feat 2 Chainz” and “Push It” remain to be a staple in the club and the streets.

PRETTYMUCH PREMIERES NEW VISUAL FOR “TEACHER” TODAY

“Teacher” follows the early success of current single “Would You Mind,” both of which the group is taking on tour for select shows opening for Jack & Jack next month.

Thee Conductor’s Video For “Cotton Tornado”

This morning Imperfect Fifth premiered the video for the title track from Thee Conductor’s upcoming album, Cotton Tornado, which is out on October 20 via Sixgunlover Records.

Jason Butler, the creative force behind Thee Conductor, has teamed up with an impressive selection of musicians for a structured and intentional, yet open and collaborative, art project resulting in a curated collection of songs titled Cotton Tornado. The album was co-produced and engineered by Justin Douglas of King Electric Recording in Austin Texas. The first to be recorded under the name Thee Conductor this impressive debut is a swirl of orchestration with both amplified and acoustic instruments, catchy singing, and interesting rhythmic drum patterns.

PLIES RELEASES NEW SONG “CHECK CALLIN” FT. YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN

Today, Plies returns to release his new track “Check Callin” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again. “Check Callin” follows the May release of Plies’ track “Real Hitta” ft. Kodak Black. Next up for Plies, he will be performing at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards airing October 10th on BET.

PHOEBE RYAN RELEASES NEW SONG “JAMES HAS CHANGED”

“The “James” EP is a collection of songs that I put together to tell the story of a relationship from beginning to end,” Phoebe explains. “It’s only half based in reality, but at the same time, it’s all completely true. These are not love songs, but they are about love. “James” is driven by uncertainty, lust, vulnerability, destructive behavior, and disappointment… but most of all, passion. Having so much passion that you don’t even know what to do with it.”

GHITA Unveils New Single ‘Mindfvck’

Indie-pop chanteuse GHITA has unveiled her belting, brand new single ‘Mindfvck’, her first release of the year. Premiering on C-Heads, the track is the follow up to the viral smash ‘How Low’ with Mickey Valen.

JORDAN BRATTON SHARES NEW TRACK AND VIDEO “SPACES”

Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Jordan Bratton releases today a new track and accompanying video for “Spaces” from his forthcoming mixtape, Driver’s Ed due out this fall via Rebirth Entertainment/1009 Records/RCA Records.

Humming House Release New Album ‘Companion’ Today

Nashville band Humming House released today their third full-length album Companion via Soundly Music. The follow-up to 2015’s Revelries, the new album finds the Music City quartet expanding their sound into a new territory, creating sonic landscapes that remain compelling and honest while still maintaining a sense of intimacy that is derived from their roots of making music as friends all together in the same room. Companion is available everywhere for stream or purchase via Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and more.

Stream Humming House’s New Album Companion

Crystal Fighters Release Video For “Yellow Sun”

Crystal Fighters have shared the new video for their track, ‘Yellow Sun’. The song is the latest to be taken from their critically acclaimed 2016 album ‘Everything Is My Family’.

Baby Bash and Frankie J Reunite for New Album

A formidable duo that blends Latin sensibilities with smooth West Coast sounds, Baby Bash and Frankie J have been making hits together for well over a decade. Providing their own spin on a classic-style G-Funk instrumental, Baby Bash and Frankie J craft an ode to the woman of their dreams in “Candy Coated Dreamer.” The new single finds Baby Bash adapting a lilting, gently melodic flow as Frankie J provides a soaring hook, serenading all the beautiful women in the room. “Candy Coated Dreamer” is the lead single and opening track for Sangria, the first joint album from the two frequent collaborators. Featuring an appearance from Kap G, the album comes out October 20th and is described by Baby Bash as, “The saucy Spanglish album for the lovers, dreamers, and people with great vibes.”

The Selecter’s New Studio Full-Length “Daylight” Out Today

The Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black, alongside a hugely talented band of musicians, and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. The anarchic passion that fuelled the band’s gigs during the 2-Tone era is still there, except the pair (Pauline & Gaps) are more driven than ever. Their confidence is sky-high and they’re also writing the best songs of their career, which is saying something given the enduring popularity of hits like “Three Minute Hero,” “Missing Words” and “On My Radio.”

Raspy-Voiced Bay Legend Keak Da Sneak Drops Mozzy-Featuring “Him Not Them”

Described by the San Jose Mercury as the “Hip-Hop Voice of the Bay Area,” Keak Da Sneak is renowned for his rubbery flow and raspy drawl. Preparing for his first new album since 2013, Keak Da Sneak announces Withdrawl, a 17-track collection of post-mob bangers. Produced entirely by The Mekanix, renowned Oakland producers and longtime friends of Keak, Withdrawl is a soulful and revealing project, adding a personal element to Keak’s streetwise slick talk and party positive anthems. A progenitor of the Bay Area’s hyphy movement, Keak Da Sneak is one of the most respected artists on the West Coast. Featuring appearances from E-40, Mozzy, Rayven Justice, J. Stalin, and more, Withdrawl releases on November 3rd.

Home Above Release “The Start” Music Video

Based in the heart of Texas, Home Above are a pop/rock unit mixed with punk elements consisting of Kevin Quintero (vocals/bass), Cameron Brickell (vocals/guitar), Gaven McNaney (guitar), and Davis Dillon III (drums). Stemming off their debut release, If Anything Will in June 2016, Home Above have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with heavy-hitters like Turnover, Hawthorne Heights, and You Me And Everyone We Know along with performances at SXSW and So What?! Music Festival. This year, they are gearing up for their debut full-length entitled Indecision To Move, due out November 17, 2017.

AQUILO RELEASES NEW TRACK “THIN” VIA HARVEST RECORDS

“Thin” is the second track to be heard from Aquilo’s new project ii, which will be released in two halves. Side A, featuring five tracks, will come next month while the second half, Side B, will be released in 2018.

Cloud Castle Lake Return With “Twins.”

Produced by Rob Kirwan (Hozier, PJ Harvey) “Twins was initially about the way people present themselves online; declaring yourself part of a group, the need to prove yourself within it and the paranoid narcissism that goes with that. In the two years since writing it, it’s unexpectedly taken on a much more troubling and urgent meaning.” Explains the band’s lead-man and vocalist Daniel McAuley.

TAYLER BUONO RELEASES NEW TRACK “WHO AM I” TODAY

On the road, Tayler will be performing her latest single, “Technically Single,” which has over 23.5 million streams on Spotify. Upon its release Billboard said, “she continues to captivate audiences with her refreshingly authentic perspective and stunning voice,” while PopCrush said she is “definitely one to be watched.”

GRACE VANDERWAAL RELEASES NEW SONG “ESCAPE MY MIND”

Singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal has released her new song “Escape My Mind” today. The song is one of 12 on Grace’s upcoming debut album Just the Beginning, which is set to release on November 3. The album also features her infectious single “Moonlight,” along with the beat-driven track “Sick of Being Told” and the uplifting song “So Much More Than This.” In addition to writing all the songs on the album, Grace also worked with multiple award winning producers and writers Ido Zmishlany (Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello), Kinetics & One Love (Hailee Steinfeld), Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Adele), Gregg Wattenberg (Train, Phillips Phillips) and Sean Douglas (The Chainsmokers, Demi Lovato).

LEAVING PASSENGER New video “Lies On The Floor”

Music video by Leaving passenger performing “Lies On The Floor” from « When it’s done » EP(2016). Leaving Passenger, alternative rock/metal band for fans of: Mallory knox / breaking benjamin /Bring me the horizon / Hands like houses / Three days grace.

FACE – NEW TRACK ‘CRY’

As a group chant of ‘Cry!Cry!Cry!’ echoes in the beginning of the song, a wall of guitars and thunderous drumming erupt before giving way to another hook-filled chorus. It?s a clear statement of intent from a band so young ? they?re not afraid to write pop songs with mass appeal, ones that channel the likes of The Killers and Bruce Springsteen in their heyday.

Jack Massic presents “Let’s Go Away” featuring Julia Ross

After the success of his previous single and video “Always,” Jack Massic returns this fall to give us another taste of his tropically infused house. The song was written by Massic and Milena Berns, who partnered up with the talented vocalist Julia Ross. The track has some Dancehall spice into the mix and the result is a refreshing sound that fits happily into the genre of Pop as much as it does with EDM.

SAARA RELEASES “ALL THE LOVE (FT. JILLIONAIRE)” TODAY

This is a follow-up to SAARA’s previous single “Superpowers,” which has surpassed over 7 million streams globally and received airplay in her home country of Finland as well as Sweden, Norway, and Estonia. For “All The Love,” SAARA teamed up with Jillionaire from acclaimed electronic music trio Major Lazer.

TEE GRIZZLEY DROPS NEW SINGLE “WIN”

Detroit’s newest rising star, Tee Grizzley has just dropped a new single titled “Win” on 300 Entertainment. Produced by his go to hitmaker, Helluva (“First Day Out,” “From The D To The A” ft. Lil Yachty), the track comes just in time for the start of fall sports seasons and is a motivational banger. Additionally, Tee Grizzley just embarked on his first headlining tour titled the “Ain’t It A Blessing Tour,” supported by Lud Foe, Sadababy, Don Q, and 300 label mate, OMB Peezy. The 14-show run kicked off this past Wednesday in Seattle and ends in Tee’s hometown of Detroit, Michigan on October 30th at the Fillmore.

Aguirre Records announces psychedelic drone rock LP by FRANCE

France is the trio of Jeremie Sauvage on electric bass, Mathieu Tilly on drums and Yann Gourdon on amplified hurdy-gurdy. They play one note / one rhythm producing energetic performances reminiscent of the early collaborations between Faust and Tony Conrad. Creativly recycled influences result in intense shows with pounding overtones and repetitive pulsing rhythms. Loud straight and trance-inducing.

Pure Mids New single out today

MIA is a song about times of confusion and the struggle people eventually face. And rather than looking at these times as a trap and trying to find quick solutions and distractions, in the end maybe these are challenges we must endure in order for us to advance to the next stage of our lives.

Underlined Passages release dreamy video for “Your Bedroom”

The video serves as a tribute to drummer Jamaal Turner’s deceased wife and premiered on Impose Magazine where the band shared, “this is a lasting tribute to Diana, but more than that it is an appeal to the universal tragedies we all have to endure, and that we have to overcome in our daily lives.”

Speaking With Ghosts Drops New Single “Uncrowned”

Uncrowned brings more of the band’s signature metalcore sound that fans of The Ghost Inside, Kingdom of Giants, and Fit For A King will be sure to love. Beyond the aggression and energy driven by the instrumental, there is an emotional message of optimism: “Keep breathing. You’ll find a way to live through this if there’s meaning”.

DJ Ruckus – YFN Lucci ft. PNB Rock – “Everyday We Lit”

A melodic trap master beloved in the streets of Atlanta, YFN Lucci reached new heights with “Everyday We Lit,” a collaboration with XXL Freshman PNB Rock. Produced by June James, the aspirational anthem by the dominated radio and eventually peaked at #13 on Billboard’s Rap Streaming Chart, #12 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop chart, #6 on the Rap Airplay chart, and reached #33 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Today, the hit single gets a new jolt of energy from DJ Ruckus, one of the world’s most in-demand DJs, who shares his maximalist remix of the track. Preserving the original’s shimmering piano chords, DJ Ruckus adds massive drums, churning guitars, and a thrilling beat drop, purpose built to make any room as lit as can be. “Everyday We Lit (DJ Ruckus Remix)” translates the original song’s laid-back rider’s anthem appeal into a more club-focused feel, ensuring that YFN Lucci and PNB Rock will dominate dance floors as easily as they dominated Billboard charts.

Wild Ones’ sophomore album, Mirror Touch, out today

“Mirror Touch considers the boundaries between self and other when creating art,” explains vocalist Danielle Sullivan. “How do you know yourself when there are a thousand voices considering every angle, analyzing every choice? On this record there are love songs, anxious songs, and songs of isolation. My favorite pop songs contain heartache in seductive packaging, like some kind of emotional Trojan horse. This is our version. It took us two years to make and we went through multiple renditions of everything. What you have now is our truest, most honest expression of the last few years. We’re happy to share it with you.”

SAM BRUNO UNVEILS NEW “HELLO HATER” REMIX BY KILL THEM WITH COLOUR

Atlantic Records singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer Sam Bruno has released an official remix for her debut EP’s empowering lead single, “Hello Hater” – available today via all DSPs. The “Hello Hater” (Kill Them With Colour Remix) can be downloaded and streamed.

Aaron Lee Tasjan & Lilly Hiatt Release Cover Of Tom Petty’s “Walls”

“Walls” is not the first time the labelmates have collaborated. During AmericanaFest last year, the pair recorded an intimate set of songs for the “Luck Mansion Sessions” that was released by Jack White’s Third Man Records as a vinyl single earlier this year (and documented Here). Both Tasjan and Hiatt are currently (though separately) on the road in support of their latest releases. Tasjan’s New West debut Silver Tears was released in October of last year, receiving critical acclaim and landed on multiple year end best of lists.

SIGNS OF THE SWARM: Decibel Premieres “Final Phase”

Pittsburgh death legion SIGNS OF THE SWARM will release their The Disfigurement Of Existence full-length next month via Unique Leader. In advance of its release, today Decibel Magazine is offering up “Final Phase” for public devourement.

Track Premiere: Signs of the Swarm – “Final Phase” (Feat. Dickie Allen)