SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 24, 2018 @ NOON EST

KAWALA release new single Funky through Mahogany Records on May 24th

Speaking about the new single KAWALA explain, “‘Funky’ was one of our earliest works, born out of the grim halls we (Jim and Dan) shared at uni in Leeds. The title childishly derives from the upbeat feel of the song, which was our first attempt at a more dancey style of writing. The lyrics play on a desire or longing for someone or something.”

HER’S share details of their debut album and stream a second cut “Low Beam”

Following on from last year’s 9 track compilation ‘Songs Of Her’s’, the Liverpool duo’s upcoming debut LP ‘Invitation to Her’s’ released August 24th on Heist or Hit will be their most significant step yet. Today Her’s share the details and send us on a night time ride through the dark woods of masculinity with second cut, ‘Low Beam’.

Grace Carter Shares New Video ‘Saving Grace’

“Saving Grace” is an empowering anthem from the talented 20-year-old, London-born singer/songwriter. This latest track is laced with thunderous percussion, ethereal piano and Grace’s unforgettable voice. The video puts the spotlight on Grace accompanied by her closest friends singing the powerful lyrics, ending on a touching note with she and her mother.

Spacebomb’s Andy Jenkins (Matthew E. White collaborator) shares another dose of “carefully sculpted” Americana – ‘Genuine Heart’

Spacebomb Records artist Andy Jenkins has revealed a new cut from his forthcoming debut album Sweet Bunch. Genuine Heart is a sun-drenched dose of Americana and indie rock from the Virginia-based Matthew E. White collaborator. The musician’s wonderful debut album is out June 15th, 2018 on Spacebomb Records (Natalie Prass, Bedouine).

Arkells Release Highly Anticipated Video for New Single ‘People’s Champ’

Arkells release the much-anticipated video for “People’s Champ” today via Last Gang Records. Directed by renowned photographer & creative Matt Barnes, the video brings the optimism sought within “People’s Champ” to life. Shot in the band’s hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, the video aims to find the joy at the at the heart of every-day, mundane surroundings.

ICYMI: Noisey Premiered Guts Club’s “Pansy From the Hills” (Listen/Share)

“After three albums I realized that confidence is a powerful tool that I should constantly push towards the foreground in my music. I’ve spent too long on the sidelines watching cishet dudes forcefully distribute their weight in every direction so they are essentially engulfing whole stages and entire audiences. I’ve learned to take absolute pride in all of this because it’s the only thing I’ll every truly own.” – Lindsey Baker/Guts Club

Check Out DIVINE ERA ‘Scripture Codes Summon Suicidal Thoughts!”

LA based groove metal artist DIVINE ERA has released his third full length album, Scripture Codes Summon Suicidal Thoughts, an 11 track, intensely layered collection of face melting metal tracks.