SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 10, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

JOHN MAYER’S “NEW LIGHT” RELEASED TODAY

JOHN MAYER has released “NEW LIGHT,” the first new music from the GRAMMY Award®-winning singer/songwriter since 2017’s The Search for Everything.

Produced by John Mayer and No ID, “New Light” is being released through Mayer’s own label, Snack Money. The track premiered today (May 10) on Apple Music’ Beats 1 Radio as Zane Lowe’s ‘World Record.’

Singer/songwriter Dylan St. John Releases New Single “Fashion” Ft. TWO32 Out Now

Brooklyn singer / songwriter Dylan St. John has established himself as one of New York’s most visible and viable up and coming talents. His whirlwind rise to the forefront of the competitive New York scene can be accredited to a series of collaborations with artists including A$AP Mob’s Marty Baller, Dre Prince, and Creative Gold, live shows around the city with household names like Jadakiss, Hi-Rez, and Soulection, and brand sponsorships with Sour Patch Kids.

ALVARO SOLER RELEASES “LA CINTURA (ACOUSTIC)” TODAY

Spanish singer and songwriter Alvaro Soler released an acoustic version of his latest single “La Cintura” today, May 4th. “La Cinura” is the first single off his second album Mar De Colores, out later this year via UMG Germany/ Interscope Records.

Conor Gains’ debut solo release

On his first solo album, “Compass”, singer/songwriter Conor Gains proves himself deeply devoted to making uncompromisingly soulful music that transcends all genres. Gains’ label debut marks the follow-up to the self-released sophomore album “Run Away With The Night”, which sparked interest in the young artist’s music. In 2016 Gains’ album closing song “Leave It On The Line” won the Cobalt Prize at the Maple blues awards. This national prize is designed to highlight innovation and creativity in songwriting. This is the impression one gets while listening to The Conor Gains Band. The deep respect of roots, jazz and blues music paired with the soulful, adventurous exploration of contemporary music gives Gains’ songs an air of familiarity while listening to something completely unique and transcendental.

Mariel Buckley’s gritty Americana turns country tropes on their head with her sophomore album “Driving in the Dark”

Mariel Buckley has released her sophomore album, Dancing in the Dark, today ahead of a sold-out show at Festival Hall in Calgary tonight. The Canadian Americana songwriter has been likened to some of the greats but she takes these myriad influences to create her own brand of country-tinged rock and roll with an expert band and a masterful grasp of storytelling.

LOOTE RELEASES “YOUR SIDE OF THE BED” FLYBOY REMIX + ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES WITH ERIC NAM

“Your Side Of the Bed” amassed over 1 million streams in just 4 days and follows up Loote’s previously released singles “Out Of My Head” and “High Without Your Love” which together have amassed over 100 million global streams to date. Today, the breakout pop duo releases the “Your Side of the Bed” Flyboy remix and announces tour dates with K-Pop sensation Eric Nam.

Grace Carter Releases New Track “Saving Grace”

Grace explains, “’Saving Grace’ is a song I wrote for my mum and the strong women who helped her raise me. I spent my whole childhood focused on what wasn’t there and this song is about the moment I realized the most important people have been right in front of me this whole time.” The confessional track features thunderous percussion, ethereal piano and powerful vocals from the British rising star.

DONNA MISSAL’S NEW SINGLE, “DRIVING,” IS OUT TODAY

It was directed by Justin Bettman, who has earned acclaim for the ongoing art project Set in the Street, which repurposes found materials to create interior sets on city streets. The sets provide a backdrop for Bettman’s photographs and those posted by passing pedestrians, resulting in a final work that examines the complex ideas of perspective and perception – themes that are also explored in “Driving.”

Los Angeles Songwriter Payson Lewis Debuts New Single, “Bad Influence”

Payson Lewis has released his new single, “Bad Influence,” a magnetic track that pulls you in with its carefully crafted lyrics and stimulating beat. Lewis leaves his audience wanting more with this energetic and addictive song. “Bad Influence” is now available to stream or download from all digital music outlets.

“Bad Influence,” produced by Ben Soldate, is about that addictive feeling one receives from things and situations that subconsciously you know are not good for you. Additional production was done by Los Angeles based music producer and DJ, Elliot Luke. The upbeat track features Rob Humphreys (drums), Erik Carlson (guitar), Kurtis Keber (bass) and Will Herrington (keys). The song is written from Lewis’ personal experiences and impulses. “I’ve got a totally addictive personality…and once I get a taste of something I just want more. Even when I know I should stop,” explains Lewis.

DONNA MISSAL’S NEW SINGLE, “DRIVING,” IS OUT TODAY

Justin Bettman says, “It was awesome working Donna on this project. She was super collaborative and brought some great ideas. We both wanted the music video to feel like a short film with her song as the background as opposed to a traditional performance music video. The film is about empowerment and breaking out of the box that we often create for ourselves.”

Gucci Mane teams with EDM Stars Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike for ‘All I Need’

The latest in a list of heavyweight team-ups sees dance music duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike pair up alongside one of trap’s highest profiled rap figures Gucci Mane for a record of seismic proportions in ‘All I Need’. Fresh, cutting and jacked with an abundance of swagger, ‘All I Need’ resonates with all the force fans have come to expect from these pioneering musical brothers.

Yonatan Gat Shares “Cue The Machines” Video On NPR

Three years in the making, Yonatan Gat’s latest LP Universalists is a conceptual and crafted snapshot of an artist evolving and experimenting, broadening his musical palette to incorporate vocals, vibraphones, horns, strings and samples, all the while remaining loyal to his live ferocity. Every recording of Gat’s band in Universalists was performed (many completely improvised) live, each in a different studio, before they were meticulously edited, rearranged, reframed and reinvented by Gat, with additional production from Silver Jews’ David Berman.

Muse Unveil Trailer For ‘Drones World Tour’ Global Cinema Release

Muse today unveil the trailer for the global cinema release of their ambitious ‘Drones World Tour’. Previewing the One Night Only spectacular, the trailer offers fans a glimpse of what to expect from the worldwide screenings on July 12th. For tickets and information on screening locations, please visit: musedrones.film.

GRUESOME: Loudwire Shares “Inhumane” Video

Comments vocalist/guitarist Matt Harvey,”We’re very stoked about how this video turned out. [Director] Jeff Sisson (Exhumed, Origin) really took the concept and ran with it, creating something new and unique, while still in the spirit of homage that GRUESOME is all about. This is the lead-off track for the record, and we feel like it really sets the tone for Twisted Prayers – a blend of OSDM savagery and a bit of melody and flash to mix things up a bit. Play this at work to creep out your co-workers or on the bus home to get the person sitting next to you to fuck off! Thanks for checking it out, thanks to Jeff for putting this together, and as always thanks to Chuck [Schuldiner] and the boys for their legacy, which we continue to have a blast celebrating!”

Sareem Poems & Ess Be “Mind Over Matter” set for June release via Illect Recordings

After three years of writing, developing, and preparing new music, Sareem Poems and Ess Be are back with Mind Over Matter. Releasing via Illect Recordings, Mind is the second full length project from the Lansing, Michigan-based MC and producer duo. Their first album on Illect, 2015’s Beautiful Noise, was a highly motivational record based around positivity and perseverance. Mind Over Matter is definitely in the same vein as Noise, but it’s clear that as they worked on the new project, Poems and Ess Be weren’t afraid to dive deeper into who they’ve become as artists.

WHITE RING shares new single ‘Nothing’, “Gate of Grief” LP out 6/22 on Rocket Girl

White Ring’s upcoming album Gate Of Grief arrives a full eight years since WHITE RING’s benchmark EP, Black Earth That Made Me, which sold out almost instantly, making their records some of the most highly sought after on the underground scene and earning them a cult following across the globe. It was reissued by Rocket Girl in 2011 and still continues to sell in voluminous amounts.

Gruff Rhys releases new song + US tour dates announced

“Limited Edition Heart” is the second song to be released from Babelsberg, the fifth album by Gruff Rhys and his first record for Rough Trade since 2007’s classic Candylion. Gruff said “I wrote Limited Edition Heart whilst walking along a polluted yet beautiful river. It has beautiful orchestral arrangements thanks to Stephen McNeff and the BBC NOW orchestra.” NPR premiered the song this morning.

Kojey Radical Releases New Single – Water!

Dialling up a softer side to the enigmatic UK rapper, WATER is a hazy, up-tempo offering which sees Kojey finesse his singing voice, peppered with Mahalia’s smooth, soulful throwback vocal toplined over a languid, rolling beat delivered by one of the most versatile producers of late; South London’s Swindle, exploring themes of angst, social oppression and societal privilege.