SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 20, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Andy Jenkins reveals brand new track + video feat. Matthew E. White

Andy Jenkins has today shared brand new single “Sweet Bunch” along with its accompanying video. The title track of his debut album of the same name is out June 15th, 2018 on Spacebomb Records (Matthew E. White, Natalie Prass, Bedouine).

Jenkins originates from the same small scene of independent Virginia youth culture that produced artists like Justin Frye (PC Worship) Natalie Prass, and Matthew E. White, all friends from his teenage years. He found the perfect seedbed for his particular sensibility in Spacebomb Records, where he recorded ‘Sweet Bunch’ with school friend and longtime collaborator Matthew E. White.

Paterson, NJ-based artist Shiggz releases new single ‘She Lit’

Sheridan Higgins (born February 15, 1990), known as Shiggz is an American rapper. He is a rapper from Paterson, New Jersey. Shiggz has been rapping since the age of 19. With interest In music he started to experience on making his own music from home, which got him where he is today. With his new single “She Lit” New Artist Shiggz is on the rise.

Tancred premieres new single ‘Queen Of New York’

Tancred is thrilled to share the latest single from her forthcoming new album ‘Nightstand’, out June 1st on Polyvinyl Record Co. ‘Queen of New York’ debuts today via a brand new Shervin Lainez directed music video shared by The FADER, who write, “backed by lively guitar and drums, Abbott lovingly gushes about a one-night-stand, whom, she admits, she can’t get out of her mind.”

GIRLI RELEASES ACOUSTIC VERSION OF LATEST SINGLE “PLAY IT COOL”

Stripping back the original track whilst maintaining her iconic sucker-punch delivery, “Play It Cool” marks GIRLI’s first new music since her recent “Hot Mess” EP. GIRLI ventured into DIY pop with the new single, calling bullshit on typical fuckboi behaviour with her astute lyrical observations and a wry sense of humour.

Flosstradamus teams up with Smokepurpp for new single, ‘MVP’ | Out Now via Ultra Music

Off the heels of his collaborative album “Bless Yo Trap” with highly sought after producer Murda Beatz, one of raps most polarizing young acts Smokepurpp has joined forces with FLOSSTRADAMUS to bring you the trap infectious “MVP.”

MONUMENT Release ‘William Kidd’ Music Video

British Heavy Metal Band MONUMENT have released a new music video for ‘William Kid’. It’s the second single off their upcoming album “Hellhound”, including the Rainbow cover song ‘Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll’. The song tells the tale of the infamous privateer of the same name and finds the band in incredible form giving some of their best performances yet on record.

Sergeant Thunderhoof release latest album ‘Terra Solus’

Formed in late 2013, Bristol based rock outfit Sergeant Thunderhoof initially started as an excuse for old friends to get together once in a while and jam some tasty licks. It soon became apparent that a collective sound was emerging and so it was decided that they would go into the studio and do some recording. The result of which was ‘Zigurat’, a killer 5 track EP, stretching over 40 psychedelic doom drenched minutes.

The album met with countless positive reviews and led to shows around the UK playing with bands such as Orange Goblin, Raging Speedhorn, Black Spiders, Elder, Gonga, Mos Generator, Desert Storm, Grifter, Sigiriya, Suns of Thunder, Baron Greenback and many more.

Santii Share New Single ‘Neversorry’ Ft. Supah Mario

Transatlantic vocal and production duo Santii today share their new single ‘Neversorry’. The track features Supah Mario, the producer behind Drake’s ‘More Life’, and is out now via all partners.

Off Bloom Return With New Song and Video, “Love Actually”

Off Bloom are back with a brand new single “Love Actually,” a tropical-flavored self-effacing love song made with their good friend and rising Danish producer Vera. Available worldwide and on all digital platforms from today, “Love Actually” comes with a fun, lo-fi music video, shot in the band’s London apartment by Aria Baradar. Watch the video for “Love Actually” HERE.

LUNCHMONEY LEWIS RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK “WHO’S UP?”

Critically-acclaimed recording artist/songwriter and producer, LunchMoney Lewis makes his highly anticipated solo return with the release of his new track “Who’s Up?” via Kemosabe/RCA Records. The track is available to stream or purchase at all digital service providers now. “Who’s Up?” is also featured in Amy Schumer’s new film I Feel Pretty, which is in theatres nationwide today.

SAHBABII IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE “OUTSTANDING” FEATURING 21 SAVAGE

His bold and bright vocals immediately shine over a backdrop of lively and stacked production. Between a chantable and hashtag-worthy hook, he locks into a verse volley with multiplatinum superstar 21 Savage. The two join forces for a banger that lives up to its title as nothing short of “Outstanding.”

BURNS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HANDS ON ME” FEAT. MALUMA & RAE SREMMURD

Today, critically acclaimed, platinum-selling electronic producer BURNS aka Matthew James Burns delivers his new single “Hands On Me” featuring Latin music superstar Maluma and famed hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd. The track, which is also Maluma’s debut English-speaking feature, is available now at all digital retail providers via RCA Records.

HALSEY RELEASES CALVIN HARRIS REMIX OF “ALONE” FEATURING STEFFLON DON

This marks the first collaboration between Halsey and the GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum, electronic music titan. Harris ushers the song right to the dancefloor like only he can. Earlier this week, he personally teased the collaboration on Instagram and Twitter which sparked great excitement amongst fans and amassed over 100,000 listens of the snippet in just a few hours. Already, “Alone” has surpassed nine million streams and over nine million video views.

Tough Love collaborate with Guz on ‘Dancin’ Kinda Close’

London-based DJs, radio presenters and producers Tough Love have teamed up with shadowy solo artist Guz for a new release on Nothing Else Matters. ‘Dancin’ Kinda Close’ is out now on Danny Howard’s label.

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD RELEASE NEW VERSION OF “WHATEVER IT TAKES”

The video was once again directed by Brian Cox, who has been at the helm for other signature Hollywood Undead videos including “California Dreaming” and “Black Cadillac.” The original track appears on the band’s fifth studio album, FIVE, released October 27th, 2017 via Dove & Grenade Media/BMG.

AVA MAX TAKES CONTROL WITH DEBUT SINGLE “MY WAY”

“I needed a song that was like a pep talk to remind me that I don’t have to listen to all these outside voices,” says Ava. “I have to be really strong and clear about who I am and what I want. When I need to be reminded of that, this is the song that does it for me so it’s important that it’s my first single. It’s announcing that I’m going to do things my way.”

KHALID RELEASES “OTW” FEAT. TY DOLLA $IGN & 6LACK TODAY

Today, Multi-platinum global superstar Khalid releases a brand-new track entitled “OTW” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack. The song is available now at all digital retail providers via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records.

Amanda Tenfjord makes stunning ‘First Impression’ with new single

Half Greek, half Norwegian 21 year old Amanda Tenfjord today announces her signing to Propeller Recordings’ esteemed artist roster (Highasakite, Dagny, Sløtface, Moddi) with first single ‘First Impression’, released today Friday, April 20. The track showcases Amanda’s playful nature and signature sass, with the lyric detailing an ill-fated first encounter: “I’ve been digging deep to find some more, but you’re as shallow as the shore”.

Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards) Shares Video for “Extraordinary Love”

Erika Wennerstrom shares her breathtakingly powerful video for “Extraordinary Love” via TIDAL, who calls it a “fittingly and gorgeously trippy video.” This new music video is a motion picture of the first single from Wennerstrom’s debut solo record, Sweet Unknown, out now on Partisan Records. Rolling Stone considers the record one of the best of the month, and placed it as an editor’s pick of “10 Albums to Stream Now,” alongside Jack White and Neil Young.

Grammy Award nominated artist Loreena McKennitt leaving Facebook

In response to recent and on-going revelations about the extensive misuse of people’s personal data connected to Facebook, the award-winning Canadian singer/composer Loreena McKennitt and Quinlan Road, her independent record label and management company, have decided to eliminate Facebook from their operations as of June 1st. Despite a following of 547,000 users, she is prepared to accept the inevitable ‘cost’ associated with the move.

“There’s no question it will hit us,” says McKennitt, “but I have grave concerns about the negative impact this misuse is having on our privacy, our democracy and society in general. I want to lend my full support to the legislators who must now work to prevent these invasive, predatory and manipulative practices from continuing. For me, the time has come.”

THE ORB Prepare “NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS” For Release on June 22nd

On June 22, 2018, Alex Paterson’s longstanding electronic titans THE ORB present the new album NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS, which, as the title suggests, finds them embracing an anything-goes new approach to creative freedom.

Refreshing and reinventing the predominantly two-man set up with Thomas Fehlmann on the prior two albums (Moonbuilding 2703 AD and COW / Chill Out World!), No Sounds… is intentionally an ensemble piece, featuring a large cast of big names, cult heroes, rising talent and fresh newcomers.

MARTIN GARRIX AND LOOPERS RELEASE THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED COLLABORATION “GAME OVER”

Martin Garrix has Dutch producer Loopers joining the STMPD RCRDS fold with the collaborative release of their brand new track and accompanying music video for “Game Over,” which is out now on all digital service providers. Garrix first premiered “Game Over” during his Tomorrowland set last year, and since then fans have been clamoring for its release.

PETE YORN & SCARLETT JOHANSSON’S NEW SINGLE, “BAD DREAMS,” IS OUT TODAY

Today, Capitol Records released “Bad Dreams,” the first single from Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson’s new EP, Apart. Set for release on June 1, Apart marks their first collaboration since their 2009 album, Break Up. The EP features four brand new recordings and a new version of “Tomorrow,” a song that originally appeared on Yorn’s last album, 2016’s ArrangingTime. See below for track listing.

THE CHAINSMOKERS RELEASE NEW TRACK “SOMEBODY” (FT. DREW LOVE)

Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their new track “Somebody” featuring Drew Love of buzzy R&B duo THEY. today via Disruptor Records / Columbia Records. Check out the animated official video, directed by Molly Crabapple, HERE.

LEMAITRE’S NEW SINGLE, “CONTROL” FEATURING JERRY FOLK, IS OUT TODAY

Lemaitre team up with Jerry Folk on their new single, “Control.” The Norwegian-born, Los Angeles-based electronic duo offer up a hypnotically slinky groove while Folk brings a hip-hop vibe to the track. “Control” is the second in a series of singles the band has recorded with other Norwegian artists living in L.A. Collaborations with Coucheron, Bearson and William Larsen will follow over the course of the year.

Check Out LIFECURSE Official Music Video for “BUZZARD BAIT”!

Asheville, NC Metal band LIFECURSE has released the official music video for “BUZZARD BAIT,” off of their forthcoming album, The Wolf You Feed. Produced by Jamie KIng (Between the Buried and Me, For Today, The Contortionist, Scale the Summit), The Wolf You Feed is set to release mid-2018.

Ginette Claudette Releases Her New Video “Twisted” Today

R&B singer Ginette Claudette releases her new video “Twisted” today via RED MUSIC. The singer’s around-the-way girl attitude shines through in the sultry visual for the The Stereotypes- [Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige] produced track. The Soben Phy-directed video was shot at the Sunset Hollywood Villa, which is a 1960s house that was used in the original Ocean’s 11 film.

JAMES TW RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SAY LOVE”

Today British singer-songwriter James TW, who just wrapped a U.S. tour with Andy Grammer, releases the highly anticipated official music video for his brand new single, “Say Love,” the first new music from his upcoming debut album which is expected this fall. The Chandler Lass directed video, which depicts an actual music video shoot, took place in California and follows James through a day in the life as he swoons and catches feelings for his on set co-star. When asked about the creative direction, James states “The “Say Love” video tells the story of a blossoming relationship and all of the trials and tribulations that come with it. Like the song, this video is about patience and balance in a new relationship. The video was really fun to shoot, and allowed me to drive one of my favourite sports cars. I also was able to revisit where I performed my very first headline show in the states so it was very special.”

WILL DAILEY RELEASES A NEW DISCO INSPIRED SINGLE “BAD BEHAVIOR”

Boston’s Will Dailey has released the disco infused pop jam “Bad Behavior,” the second single from his forthcoming album Golden Walker out June 1st, Dailey’s second full length album outside of the major label system. Dailey’s debut release as an independent artist, National Throat was met with a tremendous amount of success, debuting in the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, receiving over 8 Million streams on Spotify, earning Dailey numerous awards including Album and Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards, Song of the Year and Producer of the Year at the New England Music Awards, Best of the Year by Improper Bostonian Magazine, with the icing on the cake coming in the form of several performances with Eddie Vedder.

MUSIC PRODUCER AND DJ KRYSTAL KLEAR DELIVERS “THE DIVISION” EP

You remember that Kung Fu kid movie, where he had to wash the motorcycles for years and then…whatever, constant dripping wears away the stone. Dublin-Manchester-NYC’S finest Krystal Klear (Cold Tonic, All City, Tooth Pick) has been honing his skills as a dress man for years and also made a name for himself as an expert in all things (electronic) boogie.

Authentic Duo Terra Bella Announces New Album There’s A Country Song with Release Party on 5/2

The husband-and-wife country duo, Terra Bella, has announced that their highly-anticipated new album There’s A Country Song will be released to all digital platforms on May 1st with a celebration to take place at Dawg House Saloon (1522 Demonbreun St.) in Nashville on May 2nd from 7-8:30 p.m. The album is currently available for pre-order including the previously released single “Before You” and “Wild One” as immediate downloads.

Listed as “One To Watch” by Billboard earlier this year, the authenticity of Terra Bella’s Central California roots, communicative storytelling and beautiful harmonies are more prevalent than ever on their first full-length project. Attendees of the release party are to witness this first-hand as the pair will exclusively perform the album from start to finish alongside the studio musicians heard on the recording.

J. Cole Releases Fifth Album ‘KOD’

J. Cole releases his fifth studio album KOD today on Dreamville with distribution through Roc Nation/ Interscope Records. KOD follows J. Cole’s critically acclaimed, platinum-selling 2016 album, 4 Your Eyez Only.

BILLY RAFFOUL’S “COULD YOU BE MINE?” VIDEO PREMIERES ON AMERICAN SONGWRITER

Of the song, Raffoul states, “For as long as I’ve been making this record it has always been important to me to write songs that I could perform with an acoustic guitar. Come to think of it, I’ve probably performed bits of this song a few years back at bars in Windsor, ON.” More music from Raffoul is to come as he continues to work on his forthcoming EP.

Watch Billy Raffoul Perform “Could You Be Mine?”

Rising London based rapper Ashnikko new video “Blow”

Her upcoming EP Unlikeable will be out on Parlophone this summer—more details coming soon. It follows her debut, Sass Pancakes, which features Avelino and production by Raf Riley, who has also collaborated with Diplo, Labrinth, Skepta and Professor Green. She is working with CallMeTheKidd on additional songs for the forthcoming EP, with lyrics throughout that explore themes of misogyny, consent and equality.

Lume New Album ‘Wrung Out’ Out Today!

Through minimalism and expertly crafted songs the band achieves a cohesive album that premiered in full yesterday on PopMatters who say, “There are throwbacks to the dark, dangerous glory days of alternative rock (the haunting, seductive “Lean”; “Shudder”) as well as moments of earth-shattering catharsis (“Already Low”).

RISING STAR TRINIDAD CARDONA RELEASES VISUALS FOR “EVEN IF”

Rising star & 2018 one to watch Trinidad Cardona, the 18-year old Phoenix native who has amassed over 30 million global streams, releases the visuals his much anticipated new single “Even If.” “Even If” follows Cardona’s buzzing single “Dinero,” which was released at the top of the year via Island/RunItUp Records. The music video shows Trinidad as a teenager at work ib a gymnasium envisioning his life as a young superstar. “Even If” reintroduces a sound and vibe similar but not identical to “Jennifer,” the track that catapulted Cardona’s career and captured hearts around the globe. When asked about the music video, Trinidad stated “I’ve been waiting for this song to be heard and I’m very excited everything finally came together.”