SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 16, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Cathy Hutch’s new release ‘Free Wheelin’

A multi-talented performer who writes and sings from the core of her very being, Cathy Hutch is a recipient of the 2008 Diane London Award; (Fredericton, NB), received an Oscar for Autism (for her co-written song I’m In Here); she has performed at the ECMA Awards and has been a finalist for the CBC Galaxie of Rising Stars Showcase.

The Material Release New Single “Take Me Back”

The Material first entered the scene in 2007 after winning a spot on the MTV Dew Circuit Breakout. After releasing four EPs and two LPs, the band toured tirelessly, sharing stages with Blameshift, Every Avenue and Therefore Tomorrow, and playing countless festivals like SXSW, Warped Tour, X-Fest and Summerfest. After the band decided to take a break in 2014, lead vocalist Colleen D’Agostino signed to mau5trap records, where she co-wrote a platinum certified single on the Grammy nominated album by electronic producer deadmau5.

Moog Music Announces Bernie Krause as the 2018 Moog Innovation Award Recipient + Watch Unreleased Live Footage

The 2018 Moog Innovation Award will be presented to Bernie Krause this week at Moogfest 2018, the annual music, art and technology festival in Durham, North Carolina. This award recognizes over 50 years of work in the exploration of sound, exemplifying the bold, innovative spirit of Bob Moog. Past recipients include visionary artists like Gary Numan, Devo, Suzanne CIani, Brian Eno, Bernie Worrell, and Thomas Dolby, and synth designers like Herb Deutsch.

New Song From Pale Waves “KISS” Available Now on Dirty Hit / Interscope Records

The new song jump starts a busy and exciting summer for the Manchester quartet. Stateside, Pale Waves are set to appear at the first two American festivals, Lollapalooza and Outside Lands Festival and join CHVRCHES for a handful of arena shows throughout August. Over the summer they’ll tour Australia and Japan, while continuing to build on their success back home with appearances at Reading and Leeds Festivals, British Summer Time where they’ll share the stage with The Cure and a sold-out show at London’s Heaven.

Night Nail bring us new video “Walls Collapse”

Night Nail return to the spotlight with their latest video “Walls Collapse”. The track itself is groovy, danceable and with a stronger beat than their previous single “Little Armenia”. The music and melody are dark but uncluttered, and the video matches that ethos. Mostly in black and white, and with a lit of footage showing in reverse, the clip uses old cinematographic tricks to attain the ambience to match the track.

Miguel Campbell to release debut album ‘Theories of a Different Mind’

Following his wildly successful recent tour of Australian, house maestro Miguel Campbell unveils his brand new album ‘Theories of a Different Mind’, an 11-track production packed with Miguel’s vibrant dancefloor ready melodies, released via his own Outcross Records label.

Infidelix releases new song about suicide. Support the message!

Infidelix amazed us all last year with the viral video in which he was rapping in a subway station in Berlin, Germany. (http://hyperurl.co/kewrrb) Since gaining millions of fans worldwide from that video, we are excited to announce his newest single titled, ”Lost”.

J. STALIN ANNOUNCES UPCOMING RELEASE OF TEARS OF JOY 2

Always repping for his West Oakland neighborhood, J. Stalin is known for his slick sense of street lyricism over slap-heavy beats – and fans can expect nothing but bangers on his upcoming album, Tears Of Joy 2.

J. Stalin dropped the pre-order for his newest body of work and announced it will be released on June 1st by EMPIRE in partnership with Stalin’s label LiveWire and feature artists including Mozzy, IAMSU, P-LO, 03 Greedo, OMB Peezy and more.

CARAVÃNA SUN ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO BEAUTY AND THE PAIN

Raucous indie surf rockers Caravãna Sun have today announced their infectious new single Beauty and The Pain, written to celebrate the good and the bad times within a relationship, set for release on May 25. The group have also announced a video to accompany the track, directed by Jay Wennington at Bad Seed, the vid documents the creative process behind Beauty and The Pain and gives fans special insight into its conception. Caravãna Sun are hitting the road to play Beauty and The Pain for audiences across the country, kicking off at Clancy’s Fish Pub in Fremantle on May 25 then moving through Broome, Melbourne, Sydney, Sunshine Coast and wrapping up at Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane on June 8.

“Last Resort” By Papa Roach x Kayzo Out Today

Today marks the premiere of “Last Resort” by Papa Roach x Kayzo—a boundary-breaking remix of the 2000 alt-metal smash. The track is the first in a series of releases reimagining iconic songs from the Geffen Records catalog.

Dark Post-Punk/ Synth Pop trio FOTOCRIME premieres new single “Don’t Pity The Young”

“Influenced by goth, new romantic, synth pop, dark wave and more, the latest single from Louisville band Fotocrime’s forthcoming debut album Principle of Pain is the surprisingly low key, yet dance-floor-ready “Don’t Pity the Young.” The new song is built around a haunting vocal melody that leaves ex-Coliseum frontman Ryan Patterson nowhere to hide — and the results are excellent.” – Revolver

Willaris. K announces highly-anticipated debut EP, ‘Alchemy’

Fresh from his first sold-out headline tour of his native Australia, Willaris. K announces his eagerly-awaited debut EP, Alchemy. Set for release on 8th June via Alva Street/AWAL, the EP is available for pre-order now.

Glasgow’s dance-pop duo Free Love (FKA Happy Meals) new single “Synchronicity”

Free Love is the latest manifestation from Scottish live disco outfit Suzanne Rodden and Lewis Cook, formerly known as Happy Meals the pair progress their utopian dance pop experiments under a new name. Having released on Glasgow’s most beloved underground imprints – Optimo and Night School Records – the duo are set to release their new single, the jubilant new wave-flecked oddity “Synchronicity” this May 16th.

REVERENCE Release ‘Phoenix Rising’ Lyric Video

US power metal band REVERENCE have released a new lyric video for ‘Phoenix Rising’, the track is taken from their latest EP ‘Foreverence’. The video was edited by Tracy Holland.

Wheel In The Sky, new single ‘Beyond The Pale’

‘Beyond The Pale’ is the title track from ‘Wheel In The Sky’ upcoming second album. The track summons the essence of the upcoming album, a theme album about darkness and death. An album with a twilight touch and an essence of psychedelic rock and a close to death sensation. The album contains an overflow of melody and a dark gothic energy. There is a peaceful sense of death over the album that will be released the 31st of August 2018 on The Sign Records.

HYPNOTHETICALL launched “Where All The Trees Bend” – Official Live Video

The modern progster Hypnotheticall have released the video Live for the song “Where All The Trees Bend”, from the last album Synchreality released via Revalve Records.

OUTLYA release video for new single ‘White Light’

Having made a triumphant return with their latest single ‘White Light’, as premiered on The Independent, and completed an extensive sold-out UK headline tour in March, OUTLYA reveal the otherworldly video to accompany the single today.