SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 29, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Greg Jacquin Shares “Floating” Video | Hudson River LP Out Now

New York-based americana artist Greg Jacquin shares the video for “Floating” via Pure Grain Audio, who writes about the track, “‘Floating,’ is a lazy but upbeat tune that whisks the listener away to a nearby stream on a warm, sunny day.”

Bobi Andonov Drops New Single and Video “Faithful”

With two smolderingly soulful singles already in the bag, up-and-coming Australian alt-pop artist BOBI ANDONOV returns today with “Faithful,” yet another stunning example of his artistry and his ability to infuse passionate fire into every lyric and note. Flawlessly produced by Nick Pingree, “Faithful” — described as the “new dark and sexy anthem for the summer” by L’Officiel Magazine — sets the bar even higher. Listen to it HERE.

The Brinks Premiere Their Music Video for “Comatose”

Los Angeles-based alternative duo The Brinks premiered the music video for their current single “Comatose” today. Bright colors pop behind the duo, fronted by Scott Mellis and Matt Friedman, while silhouettes slither to the band’s smooth synth melodies. Watch the “Comatose” music video here.

LAUNDER DEBUT EP PINK CLOUD OUT NOW

Launder, the musical moniker of LA-based solo artist John Cudlip, has just released his debut EP Pink Cloud, a lush, guitar-driven amalgamation of dream pop, shoegaze, and lo-fi indie. The project got its start shortly after John moved to Los Angeles and was introduced to fellow musician Jackson Phillips of Day Wave. The two sensed a musical rapport and struck up a creative partnership that resulted Jackson handling production for the five song EP, which was written and recorded at his home studio in Echo Park.

ARROW BENJAMIN RELEASES NEW SONG “LOVE VENDETTA”

South London singer/songwriter Arrow Benjamin made arguably the biggest introduction possible with his debut feature and writing credit with “Runnin’ (Lose It All)” with London producer Naughty Boy and the biggest R&B superstar in the world, Beyoncé.

Come on my goths, where you at?

Foie Gras is set to release a brand new EP on Yellow Year Records later this year. In the meantime, check out the first single, “Red Moon,” which Noisey premiered last week and described as being “somewhere at the tortured borders between drone, noise, doom metal, and shoegaze.”

Michael Ray Premieres Poignant New Music Video for “Get To You”

Country star Michael Ray recently announced his forthcoming sophomore album, Amos, named after his late-grandfather. Ray grew up watching his grandfather play in the family band and attributes his passion for music to him sharing that he wouldn’t be the man or musician he is today without Amos’ influence.

\NOISEPICKER Delivers “No Man Lies Blameless” Video

UK-based NOISEPICKER — the duo of Harry Armstrong (End Of Level Boss, Lord Of Putrefaction, Decomposed, Hangnail, The Earls Of Mars) and drummer Kieran Murphy — has released a new video for “No Man Lies Blameless,” as their impending Peace Off debut LP nears May release via Exile On Mainstream. The band is also set to kick off a run of UK tour dates next week preceding the album’s release.

New > PEDRO ‘Na Quebrada’ ft. Rincon Sapiência > on Enchufada

Last summer the Enchufada founder and bossman curated ‘Branko Presents: Enchufada Na Zona’, a collection of tracks that was equal parts compilation, playlist and DJ set that brought together some of the most important producers in global club music right now. PEDRO, the Lisbon-based producer and DJ formerly known as KKing Kong, was among this list of artists with his club anthem ‘Drenas’, a track that went on to ignite dance floors all over the planet, while doing record numbers on streaming platforms such as Spotify, where it reached over 1 million plays in the first month alone.

Birdtalker Announce Anticipated Debut Full-Length Album

Nashville-based quintet Birdtalker announced today the release of their anticipated debut album entitled One. Out on June 22nd, One is the group’s first full-length record following the success of their song “Heavy,” a streaming phenomenon which has amassed over 21 million streams on Spotify alone (and counting) with no label support. The weightiness of the song’s weightlessness captivated listeners who discovered the song, bringing the freshly intrigued out to see Birdtalker on their first tour recently, and whetting appetites for their full-length debut.

KATORI WALKER SHOWS HORRORS OF GANG VIOLENCE IN CINEMATIC “IGNORANCE” VISUAL

If our leaders won’t, somebody had to stand up and say something. Katori Walker takes aim at gang violence in his harrowing, hard-hitting, and heart-wrenching new music video for “Ignorance.” The Fader just exclusively premiered the visual from the Pasadena, CA rapper.

Kasey Chambers Releases 12th Studio Album ‘Campfire’ Today

Australian country icon Kasey Chambers is pleased to announce the release of her 12th studio album, Campfire, out today.

Potatohead People New Singles “Do My Thing”

With a signature sound that can be described as a J Dilla-esque hip-hop / future electronic feel, Vancouver duo Potatohead People have built an enviable resume that boasts accolades like collaborations with Kaytranada and support from peers including Soulection, Nightmares on Wax, Pomo, Exmag, Big Boi, Phife Dawg, and more. Now on the brink of releasing their highly anticipated sophomore artist album, Nick & Astro’s Guide To The Galaxy, the pair have already given us two glimpses into the record with singles “Quest For Love” and “Morning Sun” featuring Anderson Paak and MNDGSN collaborator Nanna B.

Moses Mosima Shares “Everything Will Be Alright” Track Via SoulBounce

Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Moses Mosima has shared his new, self-produced single, “Everything Will Be Alright.” SoulBounce premiered the track, praising it by saying, “Moses utilizes a simple guitar riff as the base of his musical salve as he sings about how overwhelming the times are. He speaks on the wickedness that lies in the world these days (word to #45) that we seemingly can’t combat. He’s not just talking about the bad things, though, he’s also offering encouragement to go forward.”

SoulBounce Exclusive: Moses Mosima Offers Soulful Comfort With ‘Everything Will Be Alright’

Balún shares new track from ‘Prisma Tropical’

San Juan-via-Brooklyn band Balún are excited to share “Años Atras,” the second single from their highly anticipated sophomore album Prisma Tropical, which is due July 20, 2018 via Good Child Music. The track that started “dreambow” in its demo form has been fully realized, and it’s available to stream or embed HERE.

HALIE LOREN Releases ‘From The Wild Sky’ Today

Today, Justin Time Essentials Collection and Nettwerk Records release From the Wild Sky by Alaskan-born, Oregon-based Halie Loren.

Loren’s songwriting flows between pop, blues, soul and contemporary compositions that are universal, yet deeply personal. “For the past few years, I have felt more and more drawn to the idea of putting my songwriter self out there in a much bigger way, as a 100% personal form of expression,” explains Loren. “When I write, it’s all about the story and the feelings behind it, but never about the particular style in which it takes shape.”

NEW VIDEO FOR U2’S LATEST SINGLE: LOVE IS BIGGER THAN ANYTHING IN ITS WAY

David Mushegain has directed a video for U2’s latest single, “Love is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way,” from the international #1 album, Songs of Experience (Interscope).

For more on Vogue photographer and filmmaker Mushegain’s unique visual portrayal of youth culture inspired by the song, and the story of the video the band commissioned, go to U2.com, and also see his new interview with Vogue, featuring an exclusive behind the scenes video with the cast.

VITAMIN X: Revolver Magazine Premieres “Flip The Switch”

Southern Lord will issue the Age Of Paranoia LP by Dutch hardcore punk kingpins VITAMIN X in less than a month, the band’s first title for the label. As the release date closes in, the newest single has been released in the form of a Revolver Magazine premiere of “Flip The Switch,” which features guest guitar work by J Mascis.

Gabriel Garzón-Montano shares new single “Golden Wings”

Says Gabriel about the new track, “Golden Wings speaks to a power we all have, our ability to make magic out of mundanity. I wrote, played and sang everything you hear.”

First New Release from Taken in 14 Years!

Just passing along With Regard To – the first new release from legendary SoCal melodic hardcore outfit, Taken, in fourteen years! The Other People Records released EP shows the band matching, if not exceeding, the raw ferocity that made them so influential in their heyday and fans are sure to be pleased with this most recent effort. The five songs on In Regard To stay true to the band’s roots, with vocalist Ray Harkins emotive vocals finding a home over a soundscape of propulsive percussion and turbulent guitars.

Craig Paddock Shares Music Video for “Old and Grey”

Today, New Orleans native, Craig Paddock, shared his new single and music video for “Old and Grey” premiering now on Groundsounds and XS Noize. “Old and Grey” is the tender, first single to be released from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming EP, Irene. In “Old and Grey” Craig touches on how meaningful relationships often take a lifetime to develop, and people change over time, but love remains the same. On the contrary, sometimes love ends, and it can take a lifetime for that feeling to fade away.

ED SHEERAN INTRODUCES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HAPPIER”

Ed Sheeran has today introduced the official video for “Happier” from Ed’s record-breaking, 14 million-selling third studio album ‘÷.’ The brilliant visual was directed by Emil Nava (Eminem, Rihanna), who has worked on many of Ed’s official videos since the start of his career.

NOTD releases”I Wanna Know” ft. Bea MillerRemix Bundle

Landing today through Island Records is a set of must-hear remixes based on NOTD’s ‘I Wanna Know’ ft. Bea Miller. NOTD, is made up of 17-year-old Sam and 19-year-old Tobi who were high school kids when they met on SoundCloud and started producing together, before finding out they were due to start at the same school. The duo has released official remixes for Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes and Rihanna to name a few, while now shifting to focus on their original music. “I Wanna Know” featuring singer Bea Miller, is only their second original track, but was released last month to great reception with already 30,000,000 streams across all platforms; now both Syn Cole and Pusher present their edits of it.

Acid Dad Shares “Marine” Video

NYC’s Acid Dad released its debut S/T LP in March via Greenway Records, to praise from The New York Times, Consequence of Sound, BrooklynVegan & more. A follow-up to 2016’s Let’s Plan A Robbery EP, it showcases the band’s diverse yet accessible sound, from the driving, punk-infused opener “Die Hard” to the jangly guitars and hazy psych-pop melodies of lead single “2Ci.”

Frenship Releases New Single “Mi Amore” Today

“This song is an homage to many lessons we have learned throughout the last couple years,” the group explained. “When you love something and truly care about it, chase after it with every ounce of your being and don’t let anyone or anything get in the way. This is an autobiographical song that we’ll tell the stories of around the fire someday. Til then, we couldn’t be more thrilled to have it out in the open-air.”

Quirky Psych Rock Project, KRANTZ Deliver “Hooks with a Punch”

After leaving his home state of Iowa, traveling the world, touring over 200 days per year with a band called, The Effects, and opening for bands such as the Kings of Leon, Shinedown, Foreigner and the Toadies, Jeffrey made the decision to “live the dream” and eventually landed in Nashville. Krantz hit the studio between tapings of MTV’s music competition, American Supergroup where he eventually became a finalist in the competition. Bringin a band into the mix, the group deliver psychedelic/pop/rock edge equipped with an in-your face attitude, intertwining provocative lyrics, and authentic, no-holds rock and roll.

MIEN shares “Odyssey” video ahead of live debut at Levitation Festival tomorrow

The debut album from MIEN (pronounced “Mean”) was released on Friday April 6th, 2018. MIEN is comprised of The Black Angel’s Alex Maas, The Horror’s Tom Furse, Elephant Stone’s Rishi Dhir and The Earlies’ John-Mark Lapham. Today the band shares the official music video for “Odyssey” via Clash Mag and has also added a handful of European tour dates. The band will make its live debut tomorrow night in Austin, TX at the Levitation Festival at Stubb’s where they will open for Slowdive & S U R V I V E.

Billy and Dolly share second track and video “Bobby” off upcoming album

San Francisco duo Bill Rousseau and Dahlia Gallin Ramirez first broke through in 2004 with their heavy, Moog-centric outfit, The Monolith. After five good years, The Monolith called it quits, but the duo stayed together, went into songwriting hibernation in Dolly’s basement, and reemerged as Billy & Dolly, recording two albums, and sharing the stage with the likes of The Apples in Stereo, Dr. Dog, and Corin Tucker.

Tom & Collins debuts new single ‘Only One,’ featuring Rachel West

It was a match made in musical heaven: Mexican house duo Tom & Collins met singer and songwriter Rachel West during a visit to Los Angeles and the chemistry was instant. “Only One” is the gorgeous product of hours spent in the studio and bouncing ideas off one another. Driven by guitars and an irresistibly funky bassline, this fresh and powerful track plays on our ideas of innocence and unfaithfulness in relationships with its sultry, teasing innuendos. Check out “Only One” now.

Baerd – ‘Crete’ single

Recorded in May 2017 in the mountain town of Hope, Idaho, Baerd’s new album Crete seems an aural testament to the hillsides in which its songs were conceived. Steeped in elusive but firm folk sensibilities, it sees the Boston-based band expanding in depth, both thematically and melodically, beyond their previous releases.

David Guetta Remixes Viral Hit ‘Bum Bum Tam Tam’

MC Fioti international remix of “Bum Bum Tam Tam,” which samples JS Bach’s “Partita in A Minor” for Flute, is undoubtedly one of 2017’s most viral hits. The remix, which added massive names including Colombian singer J Balvin, rapper Future, British rapper Stefflon Don and Spanish singer Juan Magán, has amassed over 700 million views on YouTube and 160 Million streams on Spotify and seamlessly merged latin, hip hop and dance sounds for the masses to enjoy.

New Video! Mike Rebel “Magnum Cum Laude” ft French Montana

South Central, LA native Mike Rebel is one who takes his artistry very seriously. This is evidenced by his countless hours in the studio, putting in the hours to master his craft. Mike’s creativity and work ethic has most certainly been noticed by his peers considering that his forthcoming album features guest appearances by French Montana, Cee-Lo, Nelly, Nipsey Hussle, Gucci Mane as well as production from Cool N Dre and Mike Rebel himself behind the boards.

Singer-Songwriter Hayley Sabella Releases ‘Forgive The Birds’

With its renowned seasons and dramatic landscapes, New England nature provides ample influences for singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella. Releasing today, her second full-length album, Forgive The Birds, offers her take on the world around her.

Rolling Stone Country recently dubbed Sabella’s music folk-tinted Americana, noting her “thoughtful disposition and delicate vocal presence.” Sabella produced Forgive The Birds with Daniel Radin of The Novel Ideas, and enlisted the engineering talents of Harris Paseltiner, a member of Boston-based band Darlingside.