SKOPE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

WARD XVI Release ‘Cry Of The Siren’ Single/Music Video

UK Theatrical Avant-Garde Rock band, WARD XVI, have released a music video for the new single ‘Cry Of The Siren’, the song is taken from their new album ‘The Art Of Manipulation’, which was released July 1st, 2017 via Rock’N’Growl Records. The video was filmed and produced by award-winning Horror filmmakers, Mycho.

Youngblood Hawke Drops Single “Trust” Co-Produced by The Chainsmokers’ Andrew Taggart

Los Angeles-based alternative, electronic-pop band Youngblood Hawke is excited to release its infectious new single “Trust” – available today via a partnership with Kobalt Music Recordings. The track was co-produced by Grammy Award-winning DJ/producer Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers – who has recently penned songs with Coldplay, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey and more – and is the first song to be released from the band’s forthcoming EP, due out this Spring.

CALUM SCOTT TEAMS UP WITH LEONA LEWIS ON DUET VERSION OF “YOU ARE THE REASON,”

Calum Scott is joined by vocal powerhouse and 3-time Grammy nominee Leona Lewis on a stirring rendition of his hit single, “You Are The Reason.” Download/stream the duet version of “You Are The Reason” HERE.

The King’s Parade release brand new single ‘Woman’

The King’s Parade have today released their brand new single ‘Woman’. The song sees the highly acclaimed London quartet addressing the issues of gender imbalance which are witnessed on a daily basis in society.

‘Woman’ premiered with Mahogany who said, “The sentiment is worthy of praise. So too is the track. With a belting chorus and intelligent lyrics, Woman is a rich slice of alt-soul .”

WITCHES OF DOOM Release New Single & Audio Video ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’

Goth-stoner-doom rockers Witches Of Doom, have a released a new single to herald in 2018 and fill the gap whilst they complete work on their next and third full length album, due out (we hope) later in the year. The song is a new and different take on the classic Joy Division number, Love will Tear Us Apart. It’s a slow paced version of the original track, adding both goth and doom elements to it.

LADYCHILD presents stunning delivery in debut single/video “Out of Breath”

Striking forth with a burst of indie-rock energy and fierce spirit, Brooklyn’s LadyChild have made a bold introduction with their debut single “Out of Breath.” Paired with a nostalgically 90’s-esque raw yet flashy video of the band rocking out, LadyChild’s debut will get you geared up and ready to join the party. The video premiered on B-sides & Badlands, who compared LadyChild’s style to that of Janis Joplin, saying, “Ladychild inhabit that same psychedelic freestyle of the ’60s so unapologetically in their music.”

Skizzy Mars New Single “American Dream” + Tour Announce

Today, Skizzy Mars releases his next single, “American Dream,” which is the follow up of the recently released, “2006.” “American Dream” premiered yesterday via Complex, declaring “Skizzy Mars is back.” This next single now marks Skizzy’s second solo release since his project, “Alone Together” in 2016. Since then, Skizzy Mars was featured on VICE’s “Steady 1234” alongside fellow Atlantic recording artist, Jasmine Thompson, which now boasts over 100 million streams to date.

AREA21 RELEASES NEW TRACK “HAPPY” VIA STMPD RCRDS/RCA RECORDS

AREA21 returns today with the release of “Happy,” which is now available to stream and purchase everywhere via STMPD RCRDS/RCA Records.

“Happy” features a blend of contemporary hip-hop and electronic elements. The track title says it all in terms of the intention of AREA21 creators who offer: “if you say you’re happy, you will feel happier.”

Bahari Release New Single “Fucked Up”

Alternative pop trio Bahari have released their new single “Fucked Up” as the start to much-anticipated new music coming in 2018, topping a catalogue that already includes their hit singles “Wild Ones”, “Dancing on the Sun”, and “I Miss You”, as well as collaborative tracks with Zedd and Grey. The band, composed of vocalist/bassist Natalia Panzarella, vocalist/keyboardist Ruby Carr, and vocalist/guitarist Sidney Sartini, have continued to build a major following since hitting the scene only a few years ago, through touring with Selena Gomez and Birdy, and recently scoring a sync with “Get Together” in CW’s hit show Riverdale. On the verge of their next move, Bahari spent the last few months of 2017 in the studio getting centered with themselves and their sound.

STRYPER TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM, “GOD DAMN EVIL,” APRIL 20TH

Iconic rock band STRYPER will celebrate their 35th anniversary with the upcoming release of their 10th studio album, God Damn Evil, due April 20, 2018 from Frontiers Music SRL. Produced by frontman Michael Sweet, the band returns with their most powerful album to date, doubling down on the hard rock/heavy metal sound that earned them a worldwide fan base.

Toro y Moi Bassist Kid Trails Releases Carefree New Video “People Has It Hard”

Today, February 8, 2018, Bay Area musician and Toro y Moi bass player, Patrick Jeffords brings us a new video from his solo project, Kid Trails. “People Has It Hard” is a cut off his new EP, Naming. Kicking off the track with a woozy organ and reggae-inspired backbeat, the track is Jeffords’ rendition of the obscure Coleman Family cult classic. Here’s what IMPOSE Magazine had to say about the video,

“As Kid Trails and his partner Charlotte walk dogs along a beach, the song’s cheerful guitar riff becomes the soundtrack to their fun, frolicking. The juxtaposition is a clever choice for the record which required some cup-half-full optimism on Kid Trails’ part to complete.”

STEVE MOAKLER WAS “BORN READY”

Singer/songwriter Steve Moakler is back in the studio working on the follow-up to his 2017 album, Steel Town, written with his hometown of Pittsburgh in mind. Naturally, a year on the road promoting that album led the Country artist to his transit-inspired, fifth studio effort, the aptly titled Born Ready, expected for release later this year. Rolling Stone Country broke the news yesterday of the title track’s release, saying “dedicated to those who roll up their sleeves and grind the gears, the Springsteen-esque anthem is propelled by chugging guitars, pounding drums and some self-assured vocals from Moakler.”

Katie Toupin (formerly of Houndmouth) announces debut EP

After years on the road with Houndmouth and a brief hiatus while getting settled in Los Angeles, Katie returned to writing. The resultant material became Moroccan Ballroom, a totally authentic expression of Katie. The Moroccan Ballroom EP was recorded entirely live (with no overdubs or edits) in a single day at Village Studios — it was meant to be a simple shoot for some of her newly-written songs, but Katie was so enamored with the outcome that she wanted to give them a proper release.

PRELOW UNVEIL NEW SINGLE “GOOD PEOPLE DO BAD THINGS”

“Good People Do Bad Things” premiered yesterday via Ones To Watch with the publication praising the track for its “electro bounce, swaddled in soulful guitar riffs and wavy synths.”

new Towkio track

Chicago artist / astrophile Towkio has his debut album WWW. on the way and here’s one more track, “2 Da Moon” ft. Teddy Jackson & Grace Weber prod by Louis the Child. The first rapper to be signed by Rick Rubin in over 20 years, the album will be available on American Recordings / Republic next Friday, February 16th.

Jamaica (Chi Ching Ching) x U.S. (Fatman Scoop) x Nigeria (Patoranking) x Ghana (Stonebwoy)

Dropping pins all over the map, Jamaican dancehall artist Chi Ching Ching connects with U.S. hip hop icon Fatman Scoop, Ghanaian vocalist Stonebwoy and Nigerian star Patoranking on his new remix for “Rock Di World.” The song drops this Fri. Feb 9 via Dutty Rock / DubShot Records. Chi Ching Ching is the first artist signed to Dutty Rock Productions, the label owned and founded by multi-platinum music icon Sean Paul.

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL RELEASE LONG AWAITED NEW LP “CROOKED SHADOWS”

Dashboard Confessional has released their long awaited new LP Crooked Shadows, available today at all Digital Service Providers and Dashboard Confessional’s official webstore.

Crooked Shadows – the return of Dashboard Confessional and the band’s first new album in over eight years – features the politically minded rallying anthem “We Fight” which is currently Top 15 at Alternative Radio. Rolling Stone declared, “The powerful song explores the fighting spirit and strength found within a community,” with Consequence of Sound adding, “the motivational anthem encourages listeners to lift each other up in these trying times.”

THE CHAINSMOKERS RELEASE “SICK BOY” REMIX BUNDLE

The package features new versions of the song, whose official video has over 60 Million views, from up-and-coming producers Zaxx, Prismo, Owen Norton, Kuur, Trobi, and neutral.

Tim Halperin Releases New Single

Tim Halperin has released “Weightless,” the first new single from his upcoming album, CHANCES. “‘Weightless’ is the song on the album that bridges the gap between where I’ve been musically in the past, and where I’m headed on CHANCES,” explains Tim Halperin. The entire project has strong nods to 80’s pop, and draws on Halperin’s childhood influences. He grew up hearing Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and James Taylor on his mother’s record player. He tapped into those early musical memories for inspiration on CHANCES.

Riah Releases New Single, “Prom”

Riah, the atmospheric indie-pop singer songwriter known for “crisp songwriting… judicious word choice and emotional delivery,” (The New York Times) has released the new single, “Prom.” After years of cultivating her sound and becoming a powerful live performer, Riah is ready to bringing her unique and unforgettable vocals to the indie pop realm with this fourth single.

Marcus Christ, “If I Knew”. Compton stand up

Marcus says his new single can have many meanings, “but to me it’s about not being prepared or knowing what lies ahead or in the pasts. I wrote the song with a woman in mind, and now I think off my own possible future offspring when I hear it. So, the song can be related to by a person that may wonder about an important personal relationship without knowing something else for sure.”

New Music: snny’s “Let’s Not Pretend'” Out Now

Today, genre-bending artist snny releases new track “Let’s Not Pretend” out via Glassnote Records.

snny notes, “I wrote Let’s Not Pretend after this woman I had been dating over the summer moved back to Paris. When reality hit that she was gone, I was a lowkey sadboy and in my feels. My good friend and collaborator LEFTI is so amazing at capturing special moments with his production, as soon as he played that bass line it just all unraveled and progressed naturally.”

MARSHMELLO & ANNE-MARIE UNVEIL THEIR NEW SINGLE “FRIENDS”

“FRIENDS” marks one of the hottest collaborations of this year and has all the elements of yet another Anne-Marie global smash. Marshmello’s stellar, throwback production combines with Anne-Marie’s next-level vocals, buckets of sass and, of course, matchless humor to create a sonic masterpiece. Recorded at Sarm Studios at the end of 2017, “FRIENDS” is a continuation of a budding friendship – in 2016, Marshmello remixed Anne-Marie’s double platinum and UK Top 20 breakthrough hit “Alarm”.

BLOCBOY JB RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LOOK ALIVE” FEATURING DRAKE

Today, Blocboy JB releases his new single “Look Alive” [feat. Drake] at all digital retailers via OVO Sound.

The 21-year-old Memphis hip-hop prodigy delivers a raw, rough, and real performance befitting of his growing reputation for no-nonsense bars joined by October’s Very Own Drake.

CHECK OUT MEREBA’S DEBUT SINGLE “BLACK TRUCK”

There’s music and then there’s music for your soul. At first listen it’s not hard to detect which category Mereba lends her vocal abilities to. Born and raised across the east coast, the young singer/songwriter further developed her artistry after moving to Atlanta, and credits Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, and Joni Mitchell as influences. Today, she releases her debut single “Black Truck,” on Interscope Records which is now available at all digital retailers.

The Modern Day Love Song You Won’t Stop Listening To

Acclaimed musician, recording artist, producer, and songwriter Printz Board has released the first single for his new project Parker Lane. The song, “3 A.M.,” featuring vocals from Lucy Graves can be streamed now at Hollywood Life.