SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 14, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

G-EAZY SHARES NEW VIDEO WITH CHARLIE PUTH, HITS #1 ON TOP 40 RADIO

Today G-Eazy and Charlie Puth world premiere the visual for “Sober”, the third single off G-Eazy’s latest album The Beautiful & Damned. The video which was directed by fellow Bay Area native Colin Tiley follows Young Gerald as he barrels through time for a wild night.

G-Eazy’s single “Him & I” with romance and pop maven Halsey has ascended to the top of Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 Chart this week reaching #1. The RIAA Certified Platinum track from the Bay Area rapper and producers’ 4th studio album The Beautiful & Damned (BPG/RVG/RCA Records) marks his second #1 on the chart and has been streamed over 500 million times worldwide. The couple also performed the song on Saturday Night Live in January. The Beautiful & Damned album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B / Hip Hop albums chart in December and also includes the RIAA Certified Platinum first single”No Limit” feat. A$AP Rocky and Cardi B.

TAKE OFFENSE To Release Tensions On High EP

Southern California hardcore/metal outfit TAKE OFFENSE has completed their latest recording in the form of a new five-song EP, Tensions On High, setting the record for release through Flatspot Records on March 30th. The EP’s lead track, “Trust,” has been premiered at No Echo as the label issues preorders and more.

Kasbo Shares “Over You (Feat. Frida Sundemo)”

Having revealed the release of his highly-anticipated debut album Places We Don’t Know, due out on March 23rd via Foreign Family Collective/Counter Records, Kasbo unveils his newest single “Over You (feat. Frida Sundemo)”. Kasbo will be hitting the road this spring, touring select North American cities. His New York show has already sold out over a month in advance. He will also be reunited with label mates ODESZA for a run of shows in May.

Francobollo experiment with green screens and digital footage degradation on new video

Today Swedish, London based band Francobollo are sharing the video for their new single ‘Hoo Ha’ — the first single to be released since their acclaimed 2017 debut album ‘Long Live Life’.

Francobollo are never ones to do things the boring way. With their latest visual experiment, they took what might appear at first to be a generic performance video, and then went ahead with the goal of completely breaking it in post-production.

Lil Jon Releases Video for “Alive” feat. Offset and 2Chainz

“With ‘ALIVE’ I really wanted to do something different, outside the normal, typical hip-hop video. I’ve always been an artist that thinks ‘outside the box’ and gives my fans somethin’ fresh. Get ready, people are in for a wild ride with this one!” – LIL JON

Tiger Darrow Drops New Track “Like Summer”

Tiger has opened for The Eagles, Zoe Keating, Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians and Erykah Badu. As a vocalist and performer, Tiger has been featured on dozens of albums, including Wakey! Wakey!’s Overreactivist, Yanni Burton’s SameOldLove, Devin Levi’s Elegant Like Wax and Bonomo’s Phases. She’s been featured by Interview Magazine, Dancing Astronaut, The New York Times, ​NYLON, ​Earmilk and many more.

King Truth (aka Trae Tha Truth) Teams with Young Thug for a Dramatic New Single

Respected and decorated for his humanitarian efforts aiding the Houston community, King Truth (aka Trae Tha Truth) exemplifies the positive power of rap music. Living a public life but keeping an air of mystery, King Truth schools the ignorant on “Don’t Know Me,” his new single. Featuring a hyperactive guest appearance from Young Thug, who contributes an auto-tuned hook and an acrobatic anchor verse, “Don’t Know Me” emphasizes King Truth’s self-made status. Premiered by XXL, “Don’t Know Me” is the latest release off Home Town Hero, Trae Tha Truth’s 10th solo studio album, and his first under the new moniker King Truth. Featuring appearances from Young Thug, T.I., Boosie Badazz, Mozzy, Money Man, and more, Home Town Hero, inspired by Trae’s actions during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, releases on March 16th.

INSECT ARK: Ethereal Noise/Doom Duo Unveils “Skin Walker” Video

New York/Portland instrumental duo, INSECT ARK, is pleased to unveil the visual accompaniment to the track “Skin Walker.” The tune comes by way of their Marrow Hymns full-length, issued February 23rd via Profound Lore.

Spiritual Front Debuts New Song “Tenderness through Violence”

Italian “suicide pop” trio Spiritual Front will release the double album, Amour Braque, on March 23 via Prophecy Productions (Alcest, Darkher). French for ‘Mad Love’, Amour Braque is conceptually described as “a sincere and cruel analysis of what love/sex relations are, a path that switches between tenderness and rot”. Amour Braque is Spiritual Front’s sixth full-length album; the record combines gloomy alternative rock, dark folk and chamber pop with standout 60’s blues rock vibes. In advance of the record’s release, Spiritual Front debuts the new song “Tenderness through Violence”; hear it now at this location (via Echoes and Dust).

HELL TO PAY: Bliss Debut LP Playing At Decibel Magazine

Bliss was recorded and mixed at Captured Studios by Jared Stimpfl (Jesus Piece, Tile), mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Crypt Sermon), and completed with artwork by Dom Pabon. Dave Updike of Jesus Piece also helped in the creation of noise textures throughout the record.

Full Album Stream: Hell to Pay – “Bliss”

Roll one up for Scooped Up’s DIY punk music video, “Weed Song”

Connecticut-based punk band Scooped Up overindulge in their latest music video for “Weed Song.” Channeling early Blink and Screeching Weasel, the raucous trio set off on a hazy adventure that follows around their favorite rolled up herb.

“This video was really fun to make and happened to be one of the last songs we wrote for the new album,” says vocalist/guitarist Jimmy Barbetti. “We filmed and edited the video ourselves for less than a hundred dollars and we are pretty stoked about how it came out!”

Tee Grizzley drops new single “Don’t Even Trip”

Tee Grizzley continues to push the pedal to the floor in 2018 and today the Detroit rapper drops off a new banger titled “Don’t Even Trip” feat. Moneybagg Yo, produced by Chopsquad DJ. Tee has been teasing on socials that his new project ACTIVATED is on the way and earlier today Zane Lowe debuted “Don’t Even Trip” on Beats1 as a ‘World Premiere.’ The song follows Tee’s previous single “Colors” and comes while he is on the road with Jeezy. This year alone Tee has featured on releases like “Legend” with A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Lil Yachty’s Lil Boat 2 mixtape and a remix for his viral smash “First Day Out” resurfaced with a feature from the incarcerated Meek Mill on it.

New Track “When Or Where Or Why” from Adam Goldberg / The Goldberg Sisters

Known to many for his iconic roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Dazed and Confused, Zodiac, and The Hebrew Hammer, Adam Goldberg will release his 4th album on May 4th – HOME: A Nice Place To Visit. Let me know if you’d like to check out an advance stream!

Don McLean Readies ‘Botanical Gardens’ For March 23 Release

Iconic American singer, songwriter and performer Don McLean is set to release his new album Botanical Gardens on March 23, 2018 via BMG.

Don is set to appear on BBC Breakfast Thursday, March 15 along with multiple BBC radio stations and Absolute Radio in the U.K.

“Greetings from London where we are promoting my new album ‘Botanical Gardens’, said McLean. “The reception has been wonderful and I look forward to coming to New York next, where we will perform at City Winery on Friday the 23rd! I think this new album will do very well. Take a listen to “Ain’t She a Honey” and “Total Eclipse of The Sun” – I hope it will be something people like.”