SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 16, 2018

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Denny White Single ‘Torn Up’

New single from charting writer/producer Denny White, entitled ‘Torn Up’ which was just premiered via Earmilk. Featuring White’s soulful vocals over layered melodic synths, driving sampled beats and futuristic textures, the track is set to be a smash hit for 2018. Having toured with artists such as Young The Giant, as well we collaborating with One Republic’s Brent Kutzle and having millions of streams on Spotify, White has been deemed an artist to watch.

Wilderman Shares “Cog” Video & Track via Brooklyn Vegan

Brooklyn Vegan has premiered Wilderman’s new track “Cog,” and its accompanying video. “Cog” is the first single off Wilderman’s forthcoming LP, Artifice, due out April 20th, which features Andy Stack of Wye Oak and McKenzie Smith of Midlake. The video for the new single, “Cog”, features morphing images of “Fake Celebrities” – an Nvidia experiment of algorithmic visualizations via generated adversarial networks (GANs), highlighting our global homogenization and blurring of self and cultural identities.

Clay Priskorn ‘ME SEEK’

Clay Priskorn’s budding musical career began at age 18, when he began seriously writing and recording songs in his parents’ Agoura Hills, California garage. His debut album ‘Bury ’em Deep’ released in 2013, and by 23 Clay was sharing festival bills with the likes of Dido, Five For Fighting, Brett Dennen, and John Hiat, in addition to co-writing with The Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin.

EMA SHARES NEW TRACK “DARK SHADOWS”

EMA today shared “Dark Shadows,” a second track from her forthcoming EP, Outtakes From Exile, set for release on February 2nd via City Slang. “I wrote ‘Dark Shadows’ for the film 20th Century Women,” explains Erika M. Anderson. “There was a moment when they were looking for a band to play in a punk club and thought maybe EMA would be a good fit. That didn’t end up happening, but I was intrigued by the premise – badass women living in 1970s Santa Barbara getting into punk. That’s all I knew! But I wrote the song with that in mind. I think of it as a survivor song, someone leaving a dark past behind, emerging again into the world. Whoever it is they definitely are wearing sunglasses.”

Anenon channels Philip Glass on “Two for C” streaming now

Anenon’s Tongue, the follow up to 2016’s breakthrough Petrol, is a beautiful album. That’s an adjective whose meaning has practically been obliterated by Hallmark prose and hyperbolic idiocy. But occasionally, a work of art digs deep enough to excavate the underlying meaning that existed in antiquity and figures to persist until we’re soil and dust.

Russ Releases New Track “Flip”

Atlanta-based DIY rapper and producer Russ has released his new track “Flip” today.

Russ released his diverse 20-track debut album There’s Really A Wolf last summer – produced, mixed, mastered, engineered and written exclusively by Russ himself. The album features both of his Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks and Platinum-certified hits “What They Want” and “Losin Control.”

Russ is set to hit the festival circuit this summer with performances at Coachella in April and Governors Ball in June.

Ayla ‘Let’s Talk Monday’ EP

Starting the new year with a bang, today AYLA releases second EP Let’s Talk Monday – OUT NOW – and kicks off an East Coast tour, presented by Rare Finds.

Let’s Talk Monday sees AYLA flex her growth as a songwriter, teaming up with super-human team, co-writer Glenn Sarangapany (Birds of Tokyo) producer Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music) and mixer Ian Pritchett (Boo Seeka, Kim Churchill, Angus & Julia Stone). Exploring techniques new to AYLA including writing and recording on electric guitar and vocal layering as instrumentation has helped expand the possibilities of her sound – as well as breathing new life into previously dormant tracks such as the six-year-old ‘Cry Honey, Cry’. The result is a release that blossoms with uniqueness and shimmers with a maturity far beyond the Sunshine Coast songstress’ years. For AYLA though, the six tracks mark a natural progression from debut EP When The World Ends, journaling pivotal realisations and anecdotes in her life. Opening with the familiar ‘Shallow End’, the EP offers a taster before diving deep into AYLA’s 2016 anthem for being different in ‘Like The Other Kids’. What follows are a four previously unreleased tracks documenting themes such as; love and commitment (‘Porcelain Doll’), friend connection vs emotional connection (‘New Furniture’) and a nod to winter romance (‘Too Cold For June’).

GÜRSCHACH DESCRIBES A HARROWING YEAR IN REVIEW IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS IS (A GAME)”

San Francisco experimental metal outfit Gürschach have released their music video for their single “What Do You Think This Is (A Game)”. Filmed by Rebel Mind Productions, the video is the first music video to be made from the material off their newly released album Dark Matter, which came out on December 1st. Released a year after Donald Trump’s inauguration, this video serves as a year in review of 2017, depicting significant events through the use of both popular clips, and exclusive footage.

Down & Out release “Horizon” featuring Hit The Lights singer Nick Thompson

Fusing their own elements of punk and pop music that could rival the likes of Simple Plan, All Time Low and New Found Glory, are Brisbane four-piece, Down & Out. The band have already scored quite the coup when American pop-punk vocalist, Nick Thompson – lead singer of US band, Hit The Lights – agreed to feature on their debut single titled ‘Horizon’ due for release on Friday January 12 2018.

Having formed in January 2017, the band have spent much of the last year readying themselves for what they anticipate to be a grueling 2018 firming up plans for their debut single and impending EP release.

Jay Rock Premieres “King’s Dead (Feat. Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake)”

Today marks the premiere of “King’s Dead” by Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake. “King’s Dead” is the latest instant grat track from Black Panther: The Album.

Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and Teddy Walton, “King’s Dead” is also the first official single from Jay Rock’s upcoming album (to be released by Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records). The album will arrive this year as the follow-up to 90059, Jay Rock’s 2015 sophomore full-length.

Join The Riot releases new EP “Echo”

“Echo” EP will take you on a voyage deeper into the core soul of the band, immersing in various landscapes, from dreamy arena pop in “Fantasies” and “Bonsoir” to dark epic singer-songwriter ballads like ‘Echo’ and ‘X My Heart’.

YUNG BEEF (808 Mafia, Brodinski, DP Beats) drops “Me perdí en Madrid”

‘Me perdí en Madrid’ (I got lost in Madrid) is the latest single from ¨A.D.R.O.M.I.C.F.M.S. 4¨, the most iconic mixtape series to come out from the Spanish urban scene in the last decade.

The song depicts what rambling at the end of a night out feels like just at the precise moment when sadness kicks in and self-indulging mutates into an asphyxiating vapour cloud.

Its instrumental backdrop conceived by the Galicia-based duo Lowlight, one of their best productions yet glimmering here with sentimentality.

Phendrana streams “Sanctum Sic Transit Gloria Mundi” in full

Mexican Atmospheric post metal band PHENDRANA recently released album “Sanctum Sic Transit Gloria Mundi”, not album streams on Youtube in full!

Phendrana is a Post-Black Metal band from Mexico City. It was formed by Anuar Salumin 2012, when he was 12 years old. He recorded 2 demos and played some shows, sharing stages with bands like Alcest, Gehenna and Nader Sadek, before taking the project into a whole new direction in 2016 by changing the band’s main focus and concept, incorporating atmospheric and progressive elements to his music, and eventually changing the name to “Phendrana”.

Club 8 share “Fire” from the upcoming album “Golden Island”

Club 8’s sound is getting increasingly difficult to pin down. “Fire” is possibly the closest they come to a straightforward pop song (it even has an epic chorus!) on “Golden Island”. We imagine them being locked in a smokey basement with Serge Gainsbourg and an unlimited supply of dusty synthesizers and weird instruments. Pure greatness!

The Hawkins joins Corroded on the ”Fall of Nations” Tour in Feb/March!

Mid February, it’s time for The Hawkins to hit the road again. This time around, no less than six countries are included as the young Swedish up-and-coming rock band join Corroded on their ”Fall of Nations” tour.

Sara Vanderheyden “Hypoxia” – Single and Video Out Today

During 2017 she signed a contract with Epictronic for the production of her debut solo album. Subsequently finnish songwriter and producer Ville Oravala decided to join the project and support Sara with his unique songwriting and production skills. During the last months of the year Sara recorded some songs at Titans Lab Studio in Italy with the help of Ville Oravala and Riccardo Daga.

BEARCUBS Shares New Track ‘Landslide’, Album Out 2rd March

London based artist/producer Bearcubs has today shared a progressive new cut from his album; the sublime ‘Landslide’, providing another glimpse into his forthcoming full-length effort. His debut LP ‘Ultraviolet’ will be released on 2nd March and features previous single ‘Do You Feel’.

Marshmello X Lil Peep Released Today

Lil Peep’s musical legacy continues today with the release of “Spotlight,” his new track with Producer and DJ, Marshmello. The collaboration, which the pair started working on prior to his passing, is now available on all platforms. Marshmello, who recently completed “Spotlight,” is set to perform the song tonight during his San Francisco show at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. You can stream “Spotlight” here: http://lilpeep.lnk.to/spotlight

The release of “Spotlight” follows Peep’s mother, Liza Womack’s intentions to continue to release the music and visuals that Peep had planned to in 2018. In keeping with that promise, she immediately requested that Marshmello finish the project.

Marshmello was honored to collaborate with Peep and commented on his experience, saying “Peep brought an excitement to music that was unparalleled to anybody I’ve ever met. We started an idea together, that unfortunately we were never able to officially finish together. When I listen to this track now I get chills wishing he could hear it. This record is dedicated to Peep’s mother, family, friends and his fans. Gus will live forever through his music and that is something we should all be extremely thankful for.”

Enigmatic Canadian DJ/producer Tep No releases vibrant new single, ‘I’m Evil’

Enigmatic Canadian DJ & producer Tep No unveils his infectious new single ‘I’m Evil’, out now via Ultra Music.

‘I’m Evil’ flaunts soft dreamy chords with a melodic bassline to create a chime-led heartbeat to the track. Displaying his penchant for percussion, Tep No’s hip-swaying grooves layer delicately under downtempo vocals to give the song a soothing, laidback feel.

Irish Indie Rockers The Academic Release Debut Album ‘Tales From The Backseat’ Today

Recorded in LA with producer Tim Pagnotta (Dream Car, Wilde Belle, Saint Motel), Tales From The Backseat is the quartet’s reflection on life growing up in rural Ireland and offers some of their most accomplished songwriting to date.

From lead single ‘Different’, a driving foot-stomping anthem, to the viral sensation ‘Bear Claws’ and funk-infused previous single ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’, it’s no wonder the four-piece have been earmarked by Phil Taggart as one of Ireland’s biggest emerging acts, having also attracted widespread BBC Radio 1 airplay from Annie Mac (Hottest Record) and Huw Stephens.

ELLEY DUHÉ RELEASES NEW TRACK “CAN YOU TOUCH”

Written by Elley Duhé and produced by Rahki (Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mac Miller), the track is both poignant and empowering.

“Can You Touch” follows the release of “Fly” and Elley’s debut single “immortal.” “immortal” has been streamed 5 million times on Spotify and was met with great critical reaction upon release, with Billboard raving”[Elley’s] hauntingly beautiful vocals effortlessly flow throughout the track” and VIBE describing, “an electric, hip-hop influenced track that tells a story of empowerment…[with] captivating melodies that will give you goosebumps.”

HUDSON TAYLOR – NEW SINGLE ‘RUN WITH ME’

‘Run With Me’ is an instantly melodic slice of Americana-inflected pop, whilst the video features Alfie and Harry in their native Ireland taking a visit to the Dogs Trust whom the band partnered with in the making of the video.

Ferris & Sylvester release ‘Better In Yellow’ video

Ferris & Sylvester have released the video for their new single ‘Better In Yellow’. The new song is the latest to be taken from their forthcoming EP Made In Streatham, out February 2nd.

The duo channel the feel-good 80s in the ‘Better In Yellow’ video. It is filmed in nostalgic 4:3 and features beautiful pastel colours.

Mamas Gun Share new single & announce album

Mamas Gun have announced details of their new album, Golden Days which is set for release via Candelion on May 18, 2018. In line with news of the album the quintet are today sharing first single, ‘London Girls’ – listen here. The new album adds to a bustling back catalogue which has previously earned the band support from The Guardian, the Sunday Times, Uncut and Billboard. Albums including Routes to Riches, The Life & Soul and Cheap Hotel have – alongside the likes of Charles Bradley, Curtis Harding and the Dap Kings – helped fuel the vanguard of 21st century soul – as well as spawning Top 10 hits on four continents. In support of the album, Mamas Gun will perform an intimate album pre-release show on February 8, 2018 at The Social, London – tickets for the show are available here.

‘London Girls’ holds a salient place for frontman and founder of the band, Andy Platts. “I wanted to write a London song” says the singer, “for most of my career, I’ve been making American-influenced music so it’s nice to do stuff that kind of points to where you’re from – having something with ‘London’ in the title without it being too tongue-in-cheek.”

Dua Lipa Shares “IDGAF” Video

Dua Lipa has announced “IDGAF” as the next single from her acclaimed debut album. “IDGAF” was written by Dua with MNEK, Larzz Principato, Skyler Stonestreet and Whiskey Waters. Following “New Rules,” “IDGAF” is already a fan-favorite, amassing over 45 million streams on Spotify. “IDGAF” is available to buy and stream on all platforms.

Escape The Fate reveal ‘Broken Heart’ ahead of UK headline tour

Escape The Fate have revealed the brand new track ‘Broken Heart’, which is available for fans to download as an instant grat when pre-ordering the new album I Am Human, out February 16th via Better Noise Records.

This is the fourth track showcased from the album following the melodic, angst-driven anthem ‘Do You Love Me’, the title-track ‘I Am Human’ and the dark party-centric lead single ‘Empire’.

PANDA$ PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “PARI$”

Playing out like the wildest Snapchat story ever, the Los Angeles-based duo-Manny and Landa -shot the whole clip almost exclusively via their iPhones. Joined by Toronto rapper Jute$, they bring the lyrics-“Saw you on Instagram, can’t help but notice that you moved to Cali, and I’m goin’ for the weekend”-to life, complete with a narrative of unrequited online love, graffiti style filters, and technicolor thought bubbles. The visual fittingly opens up the world of PANDA$ to audiences at large.

485c ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE ‘KAPOW!’ ON THE 19TH JANUARY

485c start 2018 with a bang with the release of their brand new single ?Kapow!? released on the 19th January via Fierce Panda.

Having spent much of 2017 holed up in the studio, touring the UK ? shows included The Great Escape, a support slot with The Sherlocks and This Feeling at Nambucca ? and releasing the singles ?She?ll Lie,? ?Strange Medicine? and ?Better The Man,? ?Kapow!? is another addictive slice of indie-pop bedlam, it being a short, sharp shock of winding guitars, louche vocals and dreamy harmonies, all wrapped up in 2 minutes and 49 seconds.

Pale Grey x Serengeti share new video

Some acts are impossible to categorise. Pale Grey are one of those bands. Previous single ‘Billy’ was a dream-pop love in, floaty and serenading. The band now return to announce their album ‘Waves’ The album is the fruition of a year’s work, holed up in the studio, the result is a wide-ranging affair mixing folk-pop, minor introspections, sounds experimentations, hip hop and electronica.

Carrie Underwood’s Anthemic Event Song, “The Champion,” Released Today!

Multi-platinum superstar Carrie Underwood will open NBC’s Super Bowl LII on February 4 with a video filmed last year for her anthemic song, “The Champion,” released globally today. Underwood, who has been the face and voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Football show open for the last five seasons, co-wrote “The Champion” last year with fellow songwriters Brett James, Chris DeStefano, and Christopher Bridges PKA Ludacris, who Underwood asked to collaborate on the event song produced by Jim Jonsin. NBC Sports will also incorporate “The Champion” into its coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

Jocelyn Alice Releases New Single “I Know” And Accompanying Video Today

Jocelyn Alice released her new single “I Know,” along with an official video, today via Disruptor Records/RED MUSIC. The sultry track is an empowerment anthem for women everywhere, highlighting the singer-songwriter’s vocal prowess. “I Know” is the follow up to “Bound To You,” released in early 2017. “I Know” is available to stream/purchase today. Watch the official video for “I Know” HERE.

The Canadian native rose to fame with her 2015 breakout summer song, “Jackpot.” The track topped the radio and sales charts eventually being certified Platinum in Canada. Since then, Jocelyn has continued to release hit after hit including her latest single, “Bound To You”(Canada top 15 radio hit), and her Gold-certified track “Feels Right.” In December, Jocelyn teamed up with Walk Off The Earth for a cover of Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” amassing nearly 2.5M views to date across all platforms.

The Bad Plus announce new album

The Bad Plus is excited to announce the release of their new album, Never Stop II on January 19, 2018 (LEGBREAKER RECORDS). NPR’s First Listen’s posted the album in its entirety today. Never Stop II is the 13th studio recording from The Bad Plus, and the first featuring pianist Orrin Evans alongside founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums). It is a rebirth and also an affirmation between three musicians, enriching the trajectory of this 18-year-old band and its longstanding commitment to creative group improvised music.

FØNX releases new single ‘Don’t Feel Like Lovin”

Up and coming songwriter and producer FØNX has released his latest single ‘Don’t Feel Like Lovin”

Jazzy guitar lines meet upbeat electronica to create an infectious hook and a hugely danceable tune, while a soft and intimate bridge overflowing with soulful vocals hints at the more touching aspect of this ode to anti-love.

JADA KINGDOM : ‘UNWANTED’

Dancehall has a new heroine, 19 yr-old Jamaican Jada Kingdom. Unwanted’s video trended #1 on YouTube when it was released Christmas Day. Audio out now on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music and all digital outlets.

Antipope – sign record deal with HMR Records

The Finnish progressive extreme metal band Antipope has signed a deal for publication of their latest album “Denial/Survival” with Brazilian HMR Records. Denial/Survival will be released as a digipak CD edition in Brazil in April 2018.

Denial/Survival, Antipope’s 4th full-length album, was originally published under Antipope’s own label in November 2017. So far, the album has gathered positive feedback from the metal media around the globe especially due to its no-conformist nature and bold combination of various moods and musical elements.

BLACK SPACE RIDERS Release Official Video for “Movements”

German Riffonauts BLACK SPACE RIDERS have released the official video for “Movements,” a track from forthcoming album Amoretum Vol. 1. Get in on the action at.

KAMILLION RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LIL BIH” TODAY

Buzzing Jacksonville, FL artist and actress KaMillion serves up her brand new single “Lil Bih” today.

Once again, delivering one knockout rhyme after another over a haunting and hypnotic beat before turning up with the unshakable catchy chant, “Lil Bih.” It’s the follow-up to her debut banger “I Heart Banana”— which is quickly on the rise at all streaming platforms.

Jack White shares new album details

Jack White has announced the release of his eagerly anticipated new album, BOARDING HOUSE REACH (Third Man/Columbia). The 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner’s third solo LP and first all-new album in nearly four years, BOARDING HOUSE REACH will arrive everywhere on Friday, March 23.

BOARDING HOUSE REACH sees Jack White expanding his musical palate with perhaps his most ambitious work thus far, a collection of songs that are simultaneously timeless and modern. Written and conceived while holed up in a spartan apartment with literally no outside world distractions, White exclusively used the same kind of gear he had when he was 15 years old (a quarter-inch four-track tape recorder, a simple mixer, and the most basic of instrumentation). The album explores a remarkable range of sonic terrain — crunching rock ‘n’ roll, electro and hard funk, proto punk, hip hop, gospel blues, and even country — all remapped and born anew to fit White’s matchless vision and sense of restless experimentation. BOARDING HOUSE REACH is a testament to the breadth of Jack White’s creative power and his bold artistic ambition.

Kali Uchis debuts “After The Storm”

The track is the latest from her forthcoming debut album, set for release this spring on Interscope Records/Virgin EMI Records.

“We can find solace in the fact that we have to go through the bad stuff to truly get to the good,” says Uchis of the track. “Just because you’re losing at the moment doesn’t mean you’ve lost yet. The storm may be scary now but it’s how your flowers bloom later, and paradise is just beyond the rainbow.”

French blackened-sludge/post-hardcore juggernauts announce debut album

About three years after the release of their ‘Debut EP’, French blackened-sludge/post-metal-hardcore five-piece Ssanahtes just announced the official release of its debut and self-titled full-length album, coming out for CD & Digital formats on March through the Germany-based record label WOOAARGH (Ancst, Employed To Serve, Grim Van Dom…).

In the meantime, a first audio excerpt has just surfaced on the internet while physical pre-orders will be launched in a few days.

The trip poppy Paulaa drops her “Commit” single TODAY ?

Paulaa’s sonically spacious new single”Commit” recreates the entrancing trip-hop feel utilized in the ’90s by the likes of Massive Attack or Portishead.

Driven by a straightforward, albeit creative beat, the poppy Little Dragon-esque elements within the instrumentation are skilfully paired with Paulaa’s Sia-esque vocals (and a slight hint of Martina Topley Bird in there too).

duendita releases debut video “pray” with I-D Magazine

Rising singer/songwriter duendita has released her debut video “pray”and the interwebs are buzzing. The song, off her forthcoming EP ‘direct line to my creator’, “celebrates growing up in the diverse environment of Queens, NY and proclaims that inclusion, empathy and love can be mobilized as an apparatus for change”. Read the full interview below..

Maggie Schneider New EP, Tinted Glasses, Out Now!

Bright-eyed and bubbly new artist, Maggie Schneider, has been turning heads since the announcement of her brand new EP, Tinted Glasses, out today! Schneider has been treating fans to tracks from the release with lead single “695 North Avenue,” powerful “Chuck Bass” which was inspired by the Gossip Girl character and is a song for all women who have been harassed or assaulted in any way, as well as a stunning cover of Taylor Swift’s “New Year’s Day.” Produced by Rian Dawson of All Time Low at Track Happy Studios, Tinted Glasses is a culmination of fresh, honest, and open-hearted lyrics discussing relationships, growing up, and navigating through life. Yesterday, Maggie Schneider teamed up with idobi Radio to stream Tinted Glasses in addition to partnering with Substream Magazine for an exclusive track-by-track of the EP. On Tinted Glasses, Maggie Schneider shares,

EXCLUSIVE: Maggie Schneider takes us track by track through ‘Tinted Glasses’

Chris Dave and The Drumhedz Release “Job Well Done (ft. SiR & Anna Wise)”

Today, Chris Dave and The Drumhedz release “Job Well Done,” taken from The Drumhedz’ debut self-titled album (out January 26th via Blue Note Records). The track features Top Dawg Entertainment’s SiR and frequent Kendrick Lamar collaborator Anna Wise.

THE 49TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ON THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Sterling K. Brown, Mary J. Blige, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Issae Rae, Chadwick Boseman, Terry Crews, Yara Shahidi, Danai Gurira, Isaiah Washington, Jacob Latimore, Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, Josh Gad, Loretta Devine, Meta Golding, Michael Smith, Tyler James Williams, Sonequa Martin-Green, Judge Greg Mathis and Mike Colter are scheduled to present at the 49th NAACP Image Awards. Performances by Common and Andra Day. Additional talent scheduled to appear include Halle Berry, Mandy Moore, Octavia Spencer, Chris Sullivan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ava DuVernay, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and more. The all-star celebration will be hosted by Anthony Anderson and will broadcast LIVE from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 9pm/8c on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, January 15, on TV One. A one-hour pre-show hosted by Terrence J will air live from the red carpet at 8pm/7c with Tanika Ray as special correspondent.

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RHYE Release New Track “Song for You”

“‘Song for You’ was written for her. Listen to it in a way where it becomes your own,” shared RHYE frontman Milosh. “It holds a lot of emotion and occupies a special place both in my heart and as the heart of this new album.”

Phillip Phillips Releases New Song ‘Into The Wild’ Today, January 12th

Platinum-selling Interscope Recording artist Phillip Phillips releases a new song, “Into The Wild,” today via all digital retailers. “Into The Wild” was co-written by Phillips and produced by Ryan Hadlock and follows the release of “Dance With Me,” a song Phillips penned, along with his friend Tim Bruns, for his 2015 wedding to longtime girlfriend Hannah Blackwell.

Skott Releases EP and Track Titled “Stay Off My Mind”

Today, Skott surprised fans with the release of a brand new four-track EP titled “Stay Off My Mind.” Available worldwide today via Chess Club/RCA Records, this stunning collection of songs reveal a side to the young Scandinavian artist like we’ve never seen before.

The Prids Share ‘Do I Look Like I’m In Love?’ LP via The 405

Today, Portland, OR-based, noise pop band, The Prids, share their new LP, Do I Look Like I’m In Love? via This-a-Way Records. Yesterday, The 405 exclusively streamed the album, praising the band’s distinct brand of emotive dark pop and commemorating their turbulent journey throughout the recording process. The album was recorded and co-produced by Sean Flora (The Shins, The Black Keys, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks) at Rock ‘n’ Roll B&B on Sauvie Island, 15 miles north of Portland.

INTRODUCING WOOD CHIPS

Wood Chips is the name of the new project from Danish super producer and multi-instrumentalist Andreas Asingh, whose debut single ?Heartbeat? under this new moniker is out now.

“From one day to another Karlo’s lungs were out of function and his condition became really critical. He was only able to breath through a machine reaching a point where the doctors doubted if he would even survive,” Andreas explains.

The Nectars release video for debut single ‘Heaven’

New York alt-punk mavericks The Nectars have today revealed the video for their debut single ‘Heaven’, a three and a half minute ride into art-rock debauchery.

Vocalist Jessica Kenny spoke about ‘Heaven’ to leading NYC publication Substream Magazine, who premiered the video today;”‘Heaven’ is a song that talks about finding strength in the freedom that comes along with ridding yourself of toxicity. Sometimes we get so deep down in a negative situation that we stop seeing the beauty around us, the ‘Heaven.’ I hope listeners can relate and connect to this concept and let it act as a reminder that it’s never too late to free yourself and start living the life you want and deserve!”

ALT-SYNTH POP BAND FLOR RELEASE “rely”

Fueled by Ramen alt synth-pop band flor have unveiled a new single and video. “Rely” premiered yesterday as part of SiriusXM’s Alt Nation “Advanced Placement” program. The song is available now at all DSPs, and the video is streaming.

The Unlikely Candidates Releases Their New Single “Oh My Dear Lord” Today

Pop alternative rock band, The Unlikely Candidates releases their highly-anticipated new hit single “Oh My Dear Lord” today via RED MUSIC. The anthemic rock arena smash soars with a catchy hook sung by lead singer, Kyle Morris. One listen and you can’t help but sing along with the band. The track will also appear on the deluxe version of the band’s previously released EP Danger To Myself.

Crater’s sophomore album, Unearth, is out today!

Crater is a Seattle-based electro-pop duo consisting of Ceci Gomez and Kessiah Gordon. After touring nationally on the back of a few singles, their debut full length album, Talk to Me so I Can Fall Asleep, was released in the winter of 2016 by Help Yourself Records. The band’s follow up, titled Unearth, which will be released on January 12th, 2018, incorporates similar themes drawn from their first record but makes a deliberate shift in production; the songs touch on love, loss, and total disillusionment, but rather than hiding these ideas behind a cacophony of layered samples and synthesizers, Crater sheds itself of any unnecessary weight in hopes of being more direct. Unearth poises itself as a pop record while occasionally nodding at the duo’s more experimental cravings.

THE SHINS SHARE NEW TRACK “HEARTWORMS (FLIPPED)”

When James Mercer wrote, produced, and recorded Heartworms, he had this desire for an alternate version, an opposite version. The original track order is reversed and songs are reborn, yet the lyrics and melody remain intact. “The Fear” is transformed from tender lament into a growling garage rock cut, “Dead Alive (Flipped)” is given a more sober and serious take, while “Half a Million” is reworked into a reggae and rocksteady-tinged reboot. The reasoning was to showcase the versatility and strength of Mercer’s songwriting, the result is The Worm’s Heart.

CHARLIE PUTH PREMIERES “HOW LONG” (JERRY FOLK REMIX)

Multi-platinum GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has revealed the Jerry Folk remix of smash single “How Long” – available now via all DSPs. The track recently entered the Top 10 on both Hot AC and Top 40 radio formats, and was named by Vanity Fair as one of “The 17 Best Pop Songs of 2017.” Puth performed the song last month on the season finale of The Voice and yesterday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Whynnel Releases New EP, “Time Traveling Paradox,” via Lowtemp Out Today 1/12

Gramatik’s independent label, Lowtemp, has had another busy year in 2017, with releases from a number of up and coming producers as well as plenty of new music from artists already on the roster. Starting off the new year, Lowtemp will release a new EP from the enigmatic 20-year old beatmaker Whynnel, based in Koper, Slovenia. It’s the same region where Gramatik himself hails from, and has become known in recent years as the most potent region in the country as far as producing interesting artists all across the music genres.

DESPYRE Releases Official Lyric Video for “Blue Sky”

DESPYRE releases the official lyric video for “Blue Sky.” The heavy-hitting, powerful single comes from their debut EP, Irritation (2017), available everywhere digitally via Pavement Entertainment.

“A soul is never truly lost,” says vocalist Rob on “Blue Sky.” The song was written to help people coping with the loss of loved ones who have committed suicide. “Celebrate the life. Don’t ask why. Look ahead to tomorrow.” The group also wishes to offer support to those who battle with depression and suicidal thoughts.

TURNSTILE SHARE NEW TRACK “MOON”

Turnstile has shared “Moon,” the third new track to be released from their anticipated new LP, TIME & SPACE. “Moon,” which sees bassist Franz Lyons delivering a soulful performance with additional vocals from Sheer Mag’s Tina Halladay, is streaming now with an official music video.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Unveils Official Video For “The Luddite;”

Today marks the official release of No Cross No Crown, the long anticipated new full-length from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY! Captured in North Carolina with longtime producer John Custer, the mammoth offering marks the first studio recording with vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan in over a

Frida Sundemo releases ‘Pure Versions’ Flashbacks & Futures acoustic EP

Swedish singer Frida Sundemo has released a beautiful acoustic multimedia EP of songs taken from her highly acclaimed international debut album Flashbacks & Futures out now through Cosmos Music.

PORN presents video for “She Holds My Will”

Following the release of their third album The Ogre Inside, PORN now presents us with the video for the single “She Holds My Will”. The video is dark, provoking, and tinted with S&M themes. The music for “She Holds My Will” is particularly radio friendly, compared to the rest of the album, with catchy melodies and singable lyrics.

The Accidentals Premiere New Video via Baeble Music

“Everyone struggles with something at some point in their life,” multi-instrumentalist Sav Buist told Baeble. “‘Earthbound’ came from a darker place. It was part of the story and it was part of the healing. It goes out to the people who aren’t sure tomorrow can be better. It can. Making this video was therapeutic in a way. It was filmed in an abandoned psychiatric hospital whose focus was once to bring beauty from tragedy.”

UK artist Tom Forest’s debut album Hope out today- “Monster” video premieres!

Hope falls into two halves—the songs written earliest in the process address the near death of Tom’s brother and explore the fragile nature of self-esteem and nostalgia for childhood. The second half is about finding a home and hope in fatherhood.

The Lonely Biscuits Announce Debut Album ‘The Universe In You’ out 3/30

Today, Nashville indie-rock trio The Lonely Biscuits release “Blue Glass”, the first single off their debut full-length record The Universe In You, out March 30 via Soundly Music. PopMatters premiered the music video for the track saying “the tune is a super poppy one…with a sing-a-long chorus, jangle pop instrumentation and a melody that stays lodged in your brain.”

GASHI REVEALS NEW TRACK AND VIDEO FOR “USED TO BE”

Written by GASHI, the track features production by Ben Billions (Beyonce, The Weeknd, Gucci Mane). The reflective video first premiered this morning on Complex who describes the track as a“…banger…[with] a visual that features GASHI and his crew turning up around NYC.”

SKOTT’s “Stay Off My Mind” EP Out Today Via RCA Records

Today, Skott surprised fans with the release of a brand new four-track EP titled “Stay Off My Mind.” Available worldwide today via Chess Club/RCA Records, this stunning collection of songs reveal a side to the young Scandinavian artist like we’ve never seen before.

FIRST AID KIT SHARES TITLE TRACK “RUINS” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM

Today, First Aid Kit has released the title track from their forthcoming album Ruins – check out the live session of “Ruins” HERE. The song is a beautiful reflection on a past relationship that has come to an end: “Ruins all the things we built / Assured that they would last,” sings Klara.

DEEPEND & Janieck Share New Track “To Rome”

Dutch DJ duo Deepend broke through in 2015 with their remix of Matt Simons’ “Catch & Release”. This single became a worldwide hit with more than 300 million streams and views and reached gold and platinum status in Europe, Brazil and Canada.

ROZZI RELEASES NEW SONG “UPHILL BATTLE”

Singer/Songwriter, Rozzi has released her brand new song, “Uphill Battle” today – listen HERE. This gut-wrenching piano ballad showcases Rozzi’s unique ability to bring personal stories to life twhrough her powerful vocal and lyrics. “Uphill Battle” is the first song in a succession of releases that will lead to her first full length album later this year on Small Giant/Columbia Records.

AARON CAMPER GOES “Hi-DEF” IN NEW EP

Today, GRAMMY nominated songwriter Aaron Camper releases his anticipated eight-track body of work Hi-DEF. The riveting harmonic EP embodies the richness of Aaron’s songwriting abilities paired with experiments of electronic production and samples not heard from the singer/songwriter previously. With fan favorites such as “Fire” and “High $ Habit” gaining a lot of traction, Aaron Camper can be recognized for infectiously good music.

Jade Bird’s new single “Lottery” out now on Glassnote Records

“Lottery” follows Jade’s breakout, debut EP Something American, which was released in July to widespread critical acclaim. Of the music Pitchfork explains, “Bird’s debut EP, Something American, taps into the spirit of Americana that artists like Margo Price mine from, but what separates her from her peers across the pond is her voice. She possesses a crystalline soprano so pure that it calls to mind bubbling spring water and untouched snowfall,” while The Independent furthers, “Her debut extended play Something American is a bold, punk take on the country folk genre…Bird soulfully sings about intimate memories, heartbreak and even divorce through piercing howls and glorious angst. With just her soaring vocals standing alone with an acoustic guitar, Bird could fool us all into thinking she’s been at this for over 20 years.”

HEAVY BELL SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “WATER OF LOVE.”

Heavy Bell celebrates the release of By Grand Central Station with a new video for “Water of Love,” shared today via Exclaim. Directed by Sarah Constible, the video scales down the oceanic nausea of love to a familiar domestic setting.

Maxo Kream Recruits Trippie Redd & 03 Greedo For Punken, His Most Personal Project Yet

Hypnotically stacking syllables over dark and innovative production, Maxo Kream’s music inhabits an insular and grimy sonic universe of its own making. Returning with his highly anticipated third full-length, the Houston emcee shares Punken, his most mature and fully-realized project yet. Titled after one of Maxo’s childhood nicknames, Punken takes a deep and revealing look into the rapper’s past, especially on “Grannies,” an intensely detailed and personal track that earned over 5 million streams on Spotify, which focuses on Maxo’s childhood living at his grandmother’s with a motley cast of relatives. Building upon 2015’s debut Maxo 187 and 2016’s accomplished and self-aware The Persona Tape, Punken is emotionally and sonically diverse, with weighty tracks such as “Grannies” and “Roaches” sitting side-by-side with insanely fun drug-dealing bangers like the recent single “Bussdown.” Featuring appearances from Trippie Redd, 03 Greedo, and Houston up-and-comer D. Flowers, and with production from The Wlderness, Beatboy, Sonny Digital, Ethereal, Honorable C Note, $uicideboy$, Tommy Kruise, Wolfe De Mchls, Teddy Walton, and MexikoDro, Punken delivers on the promise of Maxo’s previous work and more, as the young emcee experiments with new flows, tightens his songwriting, and sharpens his observational pen.

THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES RELEASES THEIR NEW SINGLE “OH MY DEAR LORD” TODAY

Pop alternative rock band, The Unlikely Candidates releases their highly-anticipated new hit single “Oh My Dear Lord” today via RED MUSIC. The anthemic rock arena smash soars with a catchy hook sung by lead singer, Kyle Morris. One listen and you can’t help but sing along with the band. The track will also appear on the deluxe version of the band’s previously released EP Danger To Myself. The single is now available across all digital service providers.

De Lux Share “Keyboards” Video On EDM Sauce

De Lux has premiered the video for their new single “Keyboards Cause We’re Black And White” on EDM Sauce. Prior to this video, the group premiered “875 Dollars” on The 405 and it was followed by a Juan MacLean remix which debuted on Magnetic. Both “Windows” and the original cut of “875 Dollars” will be featured on the duo’s forthcoming LP ‘More Disco Songs About Love’, out 1/19/2018 on Innovative Leisure. The band will be playing their album release show on 1/19 at the Regent Theater in L.A. On the same day they will be featured on KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic”.

De Lux Premiere Video from Forthcoming Album (EDM Sauce Exclusive)

Lil Durk Puts the Street Touch On Logic’s “1-800-273-8255”

With a strong track record of melodic, hard-hitting street records, Lil Durk is striking again, this time remixing Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” for “1 (733) Vulture.” The ATL-via-Chicago artist spins the track with introspective lines about street life and homicide. “Why the opposition calling my line?/Telling me come outside/I would, but I know they lying,” Durk croons. “My mama had a dream about me dying/I told her that I hope she lying/It’s gon’ be a homicide/It’s gon’ be a homicide/Fuck with Durk and they dying today.”

RYTMEKLUBBEN RELEASE NEW SINGLE “NO APOLOGIES (FEAT. LIZ & SANTELL)”

Today, Rytmeklubben, a unique group comprised of four DJs and producers from Oslo, Norway release their new single “No Apologies (Feat. LIZ and Santell), along with the music video. The song, which features Los Angeles-based pop singer LIZ and R&B crooner, Santell, is available now at all digital retail providers.

Mamas Gun Share new single & announce album

Mamas Gun have announced details of their new album, Golden Days which is set for release via Candelion on May 18, 2018. In line with news of the album the quintet are today sharing first single, ‘London Girls’ – listen here. The new album adds to a bustling back catalogue which has previously earned the band support from The Guardian, the Sunday Times, Uncut and Billboard. Albums including Routes to Riches, The Life & Soul and Cheap Hotel have – alongside the likes of Charles Bradley, Curtis Harding and the Dap Kings – helped fuel the vanguard of 21st century soul – as well as spawning Top 10 hits on four continents. In support of the album, Mamas Gun will perform an intimate album pre-release show on February 8, 2018 at The Social, London – tickets for the show are available.

Major Lazer debuts “En La Cara” featuring Karol G

The original version, featuring Brazilian vocalists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar, has been streamed more than 480 million times since its release earlier this year on Major Lazer’s surprise EP Know No Better.

UK’s THE XCERTS Release “Drive Me Wild” From Debut Album due Jan. 19th

Brighton, UK-based three piece THE XCERTS have just released a new single, “Drive Me Wild” from their forthcoming album, HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART (out January 19th via Raygun Records). “Drive Me Wild” leans into the Springsteen-esque fortitude that fuels the albums unrelinquishisng drive.

 

INSPIRATIONAL SINGER-SONGWRITER-ACTIVIST RAHN ANTHONI HITS THE “HIGHWAY”

Atlanta-based award-winning Christian artist Rahn Anthoni took the international press and airwaves by storm with 2017’s most inspirational track, “I’ll Trust You.” The song earned him a Radio Music Award and an Indie Music Channel Award, and numerous other accolades, including the Man-Up Award, for his charity work, and a Kingdom Image Award nomination. Rahn’s history with inspirational music has helped him develop a positive relationship with God and the world of song. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of his special needs son, Aaron Hatcher, Rahn has been able to turn tragedy to triumph, delivering a message of hope and love to the masses.

Doom Side of the Moon Releases New EP ‘Encore’

To celebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd releasing music that changed the world, The Sword guitarist Kyle Shutt produced a heavy metal cover of the band’s seminal album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Titled, Doom Side of the Moon, the resulting band and album featured Shutt and a host of celebrated musicians including his bandmates from The Sword — bassist Bryan Richie and drummer Santiago Vela III — vocalist Alex Marrero (Brownout / Brown Sabbath), saxophonist Jason Frey (Black Joe Lewis / Hard Proof), and keyboardist Joe Cornetti (Croy & The Boys). Released on August 4, 2017, the date which marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd’s debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Doom Side of the Moon landed at #81 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Today, Doom Side of the Moon releases a surprise follow-up EP, the aptly-titled Encore.

R3LL Pays It Forward On New EP “A JERZ LOVE STORY”

Jersey Club innovator R3LL reinvents the sound once again on A JERZ Love Story EP. Through 4 glossy club productions, including collaborations with some of Jersey’s finest talents (UNIIQU3, Rell Rock, Bleszt), R3LL pens a state-of-the-art homage to the music scene and state that raised him.

Rising Star DJ Teddy-O Releases Electrifying New DanceHall Single!

The worlds of Hip Hop and dancehall once again combine to stunning effect as German DJ, producer and label owner DJ Teddy-O joins forces with Jamaican dancehall pioneer and songwriter Richie Loop on a must-listen-to new album titled King Street. To tease fans for the upcoming release of the 10-track masterpiece, the two artists have dropped “Kitchen,” the first single off the new album and the perfect choice to set the tone for what’s to come – an audio journey that blends Afro-Trap, tropical dance, dancehall and more. The track also receives fresh sonic flavor from 18-year-old rising star Lavish, whose voice also shines on the album’s track “Body So Good.” Fans can also look forward to features by American rapper Tommy Gunz, as well as breathtaking cinematography shot across Jamaica’s rich and diverse urban and natural settings to provide the perfect visual accompaniment to the songs.

ATL Kingpin Ralo Announces Diary of the Streets 3

Imbuing melodic street stories with uncommon pathos, ATL emcee Ralo commands respect with his street stature and rhymes. Raising the bar with a collection of 16 impossibly hard trap bangers, Ralo announces Diary of the Streets 3, his upcoming project. The follow-up to Diary of the Streets and Diary of the Streets 2, each of which considerably raised Ralo’s national profile, Diary of the Streets 3 is an empathetic and thoughtful piece of work that paints a detailed picture of Ralo’s life as a kingpin, a devout Muslim, and a father. Growing as a rhymer under the tutelage of Gucci Mane, the project is a lyrical level-up for the young emcee, reveling in slice-of-life autobiographical details, boisterous flexes, and unique punchlines. Featuring appearances from Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Young Dolph, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Boosie Badazz, YFN Lucci, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Trouble, Lil Baby, Philthy Rich, Key Glock, Jay Fizzle, and more, and with production from the likes of Zaytoven, Cassius Jay, and Twysted Genius, among others, Diary of the Streets 3 arrives on February 9th.

Red Sun Rising Premieres Music Video For New Single “Deathwish” on Vevo

When asked about the upcoming album, lead singer Mike Protich stated, “This album feels like a rebirth. Although Red Sun Rising played 140 shows on our last tour, it was not until we made this album that I felt we became a band. The growth and evolution of RSR that you will hear in our sound and our songwriting builds on our ‘Thread’ mentality (songs that people can love and sing with us but don’t fit a mold). We aren’t chasing trends and never will.”