SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 25, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

single: DONALD DUMBE, “MOLESTORS”

New York-bred social commentator Donald Dumbe presents his new single “Molestors”. Performed over the instrumental of Migos’ “Stir Fry” track, “Molestors” is written by evOLVE for Donald’s publishing imprint LOOTYTune$, one of Donald’s several ventures currently in incubation alongside licensing company Chalay and fashion label A2C.

Jill Barber Premieres “Mercy” Video With Billboard

Today, Jill Barber released the video for “Mercy,” the second single from her upcoming album Metaphora. It premiered at Billboard, and was shot by Juno Award-winning director Christopher Mills, whose work includes videos for Modest Mouse, Leonard Cohen, and Broken Social Scene.

The Mobros Share “Carrie Anne” Video Via PopMatters

The Mobros have shared a new video for their single, “Carrie Anne,” with PopMatters. They praised the video calling Carrie Anne, “a complex character who occupies multilayered song filled with soulful lyrics, unexpected melodic turns and an unforgettable atmosphere. With gutsy guitars and big, booming drums, the track carries an uncommon rawness that translates to musical and emotional honesty.”

THE PREFAB MESSIAHS PREMIERE NEW “VIDEO ALBUM” VIA PUNK NEWS!

“A monumental audio-visual work of towering artistic achievement!” said no one ever about ‘Psychsploitation Today: The Video Album’ featuring original videos (and extras!) of all ten songs from the critically-acclaimed release by noted pop provocateurs The Prefab Messiahs.

AVELION launched new video “Echoes And Fragments”

The modern prog metal band Avelion have released the videoclip for the new single song “Echoes And Fragments”, remixed by The Algorithm.

Santii Release Debut Album ‘S01’

Today, London-via-Milan vocal and production duo Santii release their debut album ‘S01’. Featuring a worldwide cast of featured vocalists and including singles ‘NEVERSORRY’, ‘TWENTY’ and ‘OUTSIDER’, the album is available to buy and stream on all platforms now. The fourth single to be taken from the album will be ‘1000000AWAY’ featuring NYC rapper Cakes da Killa.

Norwegian pop newcomer Trevis releases new single ‘Way You Do It’

19-year-old Norwegian pop newcomer Trevis, has released his brand new single ‘Way You Do It’. The track oozes with lavish, Latino summer pop heat.

Trevis explains, “‘Way You Do It’ is a feel-good summer record about a girl I’m falling for. It was produced, written and recorded in the South of Spain, at around 4 am after a night out. We loved the music people were dancing to, especially this one girl, and it inspired me to do a song like this.”

GRAMMY-nominee ELIZA GILKYSON premieres a new song from “Secularia”

Renowned GRAMMY-nominated folksinger Eliza Gilkyson will release her 20th album, SECULARIA, on July 13 via Red House Records. She’s premiering the first single, “Solitary Singer,” today at Folk Alley. The song features lyrics by Eliza’s grandmother, Phoebe Gilkyson, set to music by her father, folk legend Terry Gilkyson. The song became the title of a weekly folk-music themed radio show he hosted in the early 1950s for the Armed Forces Radio Network. “The song bears witness to the profound harmony of the natural world, the antithesis of music tied to an industry, and the foundation upon which I was raised,” Gilkyson says.

DONNA MISSAL’S NEW SINGLE, “GIRL,” IS OUT NOW

“Girl,” Donna Missal’s new single, was given its world premiere today by Zane Lowe on Beats 1. Lowe said, “ I love the modern production, the feel of it. But it also has like a timeless, latter-day Prince vibe to it.” Listen/embed the segment at:

MAYA ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO BLACKOUT

After a massive 2017, neo-soul vocalist Maya is back with a stellar new single Blackout, about a moment forever lost in time, out tomorrow May 11. Produced by the renowned Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe, Meg Mac, British India), Blackout is an exciting addition to Maya’s impressive discography. The young artist has also dropped a video to accompany the track, directed by Grace Moore. To celebrate Blackout, Maya will be performing at The Penny Black in Melbourne on May 10, Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne on May 12 and The Toff In Town on May 26.

BATZ return with new single ‘Save Us’

A heady mix of razor wire guitar, propulsive percussion and glimmers of psychedelia, Chrissie Aubry’s captivating vocals shine on BATZ’ latest offering that will chew you up and spit you out in the nicest way possible. Glittering, infectious and unapologetic, ‘Save Us’ teeters on the precipice of wishful thinking meets transparent actuality.

Caroline Roman, new single “Do it for you”

The recent mass school shootings have taken a toll on the country, forcing millennials to take action and call for change however they can. Take it from the pop teen star, Caroline Roman, who recently finished the spring high school nation tour, performing to 15 west coast US high schools. Roman has been emotionally affected by the recent school shooing epidemics, leading her to express herself in her newly written song “Do it for you”. Her music is fueled by raising awareness on social issues and to comfort her peers.

The Night Game Announces Self-Titled Album Out September 7th

Multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and record producer, Martin Johnson aka The Night Game has announced he is releasing his self-titled debut album on September 7 on Vertigo/Interscope Records. The 11-track full-length was produced by Grammy Award winning François Tétaz and features special guests and collaborators Gotye, Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek and Kirin J Callinan. Fan favorites “The Outfield,” Once In A Lifetime,” “Bad Girls Don’t Cry,” and todays release “American Nights” will also be available on the album. Full track listing and artwork revealed below. Pre-order The Night Game’s highly anticipated debut album HERE.

New Music – Jordan Mackampa releases ‘One In the Same’

Speaking on the track, Jordan quotes: This song represents modern day communication between people, whether it’s a friendship or something more intimate. We take for granted how easily we can text, FaceTime or even call a friend/loved one, which I believe has affected the way we talk to one another. Being in a long distance relationship myself, it is very easy to say you’re doing fine over the phone, in comparison to having a chat face to face with my girlfriend and talking about how you’re genuinely feeling — there is a lot to be misunderstood through a phone call, and there’s even more than can be misinterpreted through a lack of human interaction. We are all connected electronically, yet distant from each other somewhat physically & emotionally. I tried to incorporate how much of our “online personas” consume our day to day lives, because no matter where we are in the world, everyone sees the same black screen when their phone dies and it’s only our reflections staring back at us, leaving us all a little bit lonely. ‘One In The Same’ was co written by Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Matt Ingram and produced by Cam Blackwood.

Bluestaeb releases bossa nova and beat driven new single “Alright”

Paris based producer Bluestaeb releases new single “Alright” , from his upcoming album Everything Is Always a Process. Out via tastemaker label Jakarta Records, “Alright” follows on from HypeMachine favourite Left & Right, and “Mind” with Noah Slee and MAÏA.

Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii release new single and debut EP ‘Savant’ on May 25th through Dumont Dumont

Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii release their spine tingling new single ‘Savant’ on May 25th through Dumont Dumont (Ry X, Charlie Cunningham, Josin). It’s intricate and uplifting, and each bar is packed tight with butterfly-inducing heart. ‘Savant’ is the title track to their debut EP that will be released on the same day. Listen to the single ‘Savant’ here.

Jonas Blue teams up with Jack & Jack to release ‘Rise’ / Virgin EMI

Unstoppable hit maker Jonas Blue today returns with his highly anticipated new single ‘Rise’, featuring vocals from American duo Jack & Jack. The new track is set to be a summer smash, and arrives as Jonas gears up for his summer residency at Hï Ibiza, kicking off on June 24th.

Indie Folk Newcomer Ella Grace Shares Evocative Single ‘Run’

Indie folk newcomer Ella Grace shares evocative new cut Run, her second release via Ont’ Sofa Records focusing on the pain and heartbreak of a failed relationship and her transition to a better life.

CLOVES Releases New Track “Wasted Time”

CLOVES explains, “’Wasted Time’ is about that inner voice that tells you mid-conversation with someone that maybe you’re boring them or they don’t like you. ‘The only place I wanna go is anywhere there’s people I don’t know’ is one of my favorite lyrics. To truly find self-confidence and self-esteem is difficult for many people, myself included. It takes constant work to not be self-critical. ‘Wasted Time’ is about those internal conversations.”