SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 27, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Jordan Lovelis ‘Black & White’

Introducing Skope to former professional skater now turn singer / song writer – Jordan Lovelis from LA.

“I spent 4-5 years on the road touring for skateboarding, until a broken ankle ended my career. I became Shaun White’s videographer after that. We traveled all over the world and there was a lot of down time so I’d always bring a guitar with me. I took advantage of that and wrote around 100 songs. Granted most of them were shit, but there’s enough for a record.” says Jordan.

Country meets Hip Hop with Mickie James New Single

Country Music artist and Popular WWE Superstar Mickie James joins forces with legendary hip hop duo The Ying Yang Twins for her new single, ‘Left Right Left’. The smash single is available on Spotify and iTunes. Mickie James has released 2 albums that included her hits ‘Are You with Me’ and ‘Somebody’s Gonna Pay. Although this is the first time The Ying Yang Twins have collaborated with a country artist, they have been involved with cross over collaboration with such artist as Britney Spears.

Slum Village’s Young Rj Releases “The Detroit Project”

Coming off the heels of his successful freshman release “Blaq Royalty”, featuring Pete Rock, Joyner Lucas, BJ The Chicago Kid & Body James, Young RJ now drops “The Detroit Project f. Guilty Simpson & Phat Kat also reintroducing some of his favorite productions which features Jay Dee a.k.a J Dilla, Proof & De La Soul.

Young RJ Quote: “I messed with Phat Kat and Guilty because they carry a pedigree in Detroit, We all talkin about my Nig**s struggling here in tha D,” Living in modern America is like hell for a man who’s is Light brown or dark as the Night time”

Claude VonStroke unveils highly anticipated new 2-track EP

Having recently announced his return to Europe with a string of upcoming tour dates, legendary producer Claude VonStroke has unveiled his brand new 2-track EP, featuring ‘Walay (My Bae), and ‘Raw Nerve’.

Piss River releases their debut album

It´s all about attitude, raging sounds and over the top intensity on Piss Rivers debut album. Combining the best parts of Girlschool, L7, The Gits and Annihilation Time will take you quite close to Piss Rivers twelve track self-titled debut. The album has the same kind of clash of musical influences as the alternative rock and pre-grunge era held in the late 80´s and early 90´s. A punk attitude that makes NWOBHM riffs even more intense combined with passionate self empowering lyrics that throws punches everywhere. You can hear the shivers from the underground on Piss Rivers debut album that is released the 27 of April on The Sign Records.

Disciples release new underground track ‘Atheist’

Following their highly praised sold-out debut live show at KOKO, platinum-selling London trio Disciples have dropped their brilliant new bass-led track, titled ‘Atheist’, set for release on 27th April via Pete Tong’s FFRR label.

Louisiana band GIVERS return with new single ‘Collide’

Louisiana band GIVERS return today with their new single ‘Collide’, out now via Glassnote Records. Produced by Grammy Award-winners Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson) along with engineer / producer Eric Heigle (Arcade Fire, Lost Bayou Ramblers), the song sees the band channeling Afro-pop polyrhythms and art rock collage into raw, transcendent joy.

MODEL 86 delivers final single from new EP

Following the release of his dynamic singles ‘FAMOUS’, and TRAUMA’, UK producer MODEL 86, unveils his latest release ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck What U Say, Which Means I Do.’

KANDY releases “Feelin’ KNT” via Mad Decent

New York, DJ and producer KANDY has just released a new track titled “Feelin’ KNT” via Mad Decent. Showcasing his unique sound design, the vogue-house track is one of his biggest releases to date. Check it out now, share and stay tuned.

Joolz Denby -award winning novelist, artist, tattooist and co-founder of New Model Army shares her autobiography via Facebook

Author, poet, artist, tattooist, band manager and women’s rights advocate, it is safe to say that one way or another – you will have heard the name Joolz Denby.

In 2014 Joolz was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, before that signed to Harper Collins when she won New Crimewriter Of The Year, before that she a renowned poet and if you were lucky (or old enough) to have lived through the Eighties, then you may likely know Joolz as a sub-cult icon, ‘It’ girl and style trend setter in the Goth/Post-Punk scene, and of course, last but not least, as the in house artist, music, manager and collaborator for legendary international cult-band New Model Army.

Irish Indie Rockers The Academic share new video for ‘Different’

The Academic have witnessed a meteoric rise since the release of their full-length debut album ‘Tales from the Backseat’ in January – the record instantly shot to #1 in the Irish album chart, earning rave reviews in the process, and the band just confirmed an opening slot for their musical heroes, The Rolling Stones, at Dublin’s legendary Croke Park on 17th May.

DDENT: watch new video “Noir Taureau De Douleur” exclusively via Cvlt Nation.

Paris revered post-heavy project DDENT present the third and final part of their stunning video trilogy via Cvlt Nation today. “Noir Taureau De Douleur” is taken off their mind-expanding new LP “TORO”, available now on Bandcamp.

Urgent & Beautiful! Video Premiere: DDENT “Noir taureau de douleur”

Critically acclaimed Becky and the Birds releases new single ‘Concept Store’

After an avalanche of praise for her debut single ‘Holding On’ earlier this year, the highly acclaimed Swedish singer and producer Becky and the Birds has returned with her brand new single ‘Concept Store’.

Swedish alt-pop powerhouse NONONO release acoustic version of their latest single ‘Friends’

NONONO’s infectious single ‘Friends’ was released on March 23rd through Warner Music Sweden. It marked the start of the new year for the trio from Stockholm – Stina Wäppling and producers Tobias Jimson (Astma) and Michel Flygare (Rocwell) – with further singles to come, leading up to their second album this Autumn which Pop Justice proclaimed “Swedish trio NONONO’s second album — due out later this year — is shaping up to be quite spectacular.”

CAMILA CABELLO RELEASES NEW VERSION OF PLATINUM SELLING, “NEVER BE THE SAME,” FEATURING KANE BROWN

Global chart-topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello has joined forces with multi-platinum-selling country breakout artist Kane Brown to release a new version of Camila’s growing smash hit “Never Be The Same.” The genre-crossing track is out today and already setting social media ablaze.

Stromae Returns With First Original Song In Five Years, “DÉFILER,”

On 6 April, the Belgian creative label Mosaert presented its very first fashion show at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris to mark the release of its latest collection, “Capsule no 5.”

Ro Ransom Releases New Track “Floetry” Today – The Mystery Boy Is Back

The Mystery Boy, formally known as Ro Ransom, released his new track “Floetry” today via SamePlate/The Orchard. Fresh off of his Momentum EP (over 22M WW Spotify streams to date,) “Floetry” finds the Harlem-based multi-faceted recording artist in a grittier-than-normal place, flexing his lyrical muscle and proving that his skills can hold both musical and lyrical weight. “Floetry” is available for streaming/purchase now. Watch out for more new music to come in 2018.

Taken By Trees – “Yellow To Blue” – Album Release May 4th

More than a mere line from the new Taken By Trees (aka Victoria Bergsman) album, this message so vividly depicts Victoria’s enlightened, inspired place to offer the greater world around her. In a seemingly complex climate of confused politics, anger and violence, Victoria offers a rare jewel to soothe and brighten the darkness. This was at least her commitment with ‘Yellow to Blue’, her most playful and hopeful creation to date, lying at a perfect crossroad between indie and commercial. And in a world of trend followers, Victoria Bergsman is still notably herself, revered for her style and innovativeness, boundless approach to creativity and artistic integrity.

Check Out THE BUDDZ “CRAZY” Official Music Video!

Bristol, TN Alternative Hard Rock Band THE BUDDZ has released the official music video for “CRAZY,” off of their newest album, BURN DOWN. Produced by grammy winning producer Dave Fortman, BURN DOWN is out NOW!

NEW CITY RELEASE VIDEO FOR “GETTING CLOSER”

Today, Genre-blending Toronto-based trio NEW CITY spotlight their latest single, “Getting Closer,” with the release of the official music video through Capitol Records in the U.S. Reaction to the track, which was released March 30, was immediate with over 1.5 million streams online within the first month and adds to prominent playlists on Spotify and Apple.