SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 11, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

MAGIC! RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO FOR “KISS ME”

MAGIC! is composed of Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Nasri (lead vocals), Mark Pelli (guitar), Alex Tanas (drums) and Ben Spivak (bass). The band made their mark with hit single “Rude”, released in 2014 before exploding into viral popularity. Holding the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for six weeks, “Rude” simultaneously dominated the charts globally, hitting #1 in 41 countries. The track has been streamed nearly 500 million times on Spotify and the upbeat, quirky video for the single has seen over 1.3 billion VEVO views.

Tiphanie Doucet shares the relaxing summer tune you’ve been searching for with “Under My Sun”

Today, folk singer-songwriter Tiphanie Doucet released “Under My Sun.” The song serves as the title track for her upcoming album and is a soft, sweet, and relaxed introduction as to what to expect from the French songstress this summer.

LA Singer-Songwriter Clare Means releases extremely personal new record ‘Sidewalk Astronomy’

Los Angeles singer-songwriter, Clare Means, is one of the hardest working musicians around and now she returns with the extremely personal new record, Sidewalk Astronomy. Family, death, love, and social commentary are the main themes in Clare’s new album.

Tory Lanez, Gunna & Shy Glizzy Link for “Do You Understand”

In his first release since his 2018 Grammy nominated, multi-platinum single “Crew” and his December mixtape Quiet Storm, Shy Glizzy joins forces with Toronto’s Tory Lanez and Atlanta phenomenon Gunna for a hot new single, “Do You Understand.” The 25 year-old rapper also announced his new mixtape, Ain’t For Everybody coming this summer.

Toronto’s Charles Freeman Releases New EP ‘Anodyne’

The refined follow-up to Charles Freeman’s ANGEL finds the Toronto crooner drifting on an atmospheric pop-R&B sound, balancing in-between moody sonic romance that is uniquely his own. ANODYNE accepts the invite of the object of his affection while understanding the beauty of the journey, no matter the destination.

Gabe Gurnsey Shares New Track “Eyes Over”

With its proto-Hacienda grooves, “Eyes Over” is a 21st Century take on a muscular brand of synth pop, offering an alluring landscape for the artist’s restless vocals. “I wanted to use the vehicle of a 4/4 track to set up a simulated night club,” Gurnsey says of the track. “To communicate the feeling that comes when we are losing ourselves in that love / lust- filled situation.”

DLMT and Vanrip Get Groovy on New Collaboration “The Light”

DLMT and Vanrip may be known for their heavier-hitting music but be prepared to be a deep house convert after listening to their new track “The Light.” Here, the focus is on a groovy bassline coupled with whimsical melodies and soulful vocals by Deverano. The song draws influences from deep and garage house sounds and artists such as Nora En Pure, EDX and Croatia Squad, representing a new but welcomed venture for both DLMT and Vanrip. “When we decided to jump on a collab together, we wanted it to have elements of both our sounds but a bit more chill. We usually make harder hitting music so we had to dial it back and focus more on the melody,” the producers said of the track’s inspiration. “The addition of Deverano’s awesome vocals completed the vibe we set out to capture, and the result is what we think is one of our dopest tracks.”

SPIRITUALIZED: “AND NOTHING HURT” NEW ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 7th ON FAT POSSUM

Spiritualized have announced news of their new studio album, And Nothing Hurt, out September 7th via Fat Possum in the US and Bella Union in the UK/Europe. Preorders are live now along with two tracks: First single “A Perfect Miracle” and album track “I’m Your Man,” the video of which can be viewed here.

Macy Gray Releases New Single and Video, “Sugar Daddy.”

Today, the legendary singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actress Macy Gray revealed her first track and official video for “Sugar Daddy,” taken from her forthcoming 10thstudio album titled RUBY, out worldwide digitally and on Limited Edition RUBY red Vinyl on September 7 (Artistry Music, a Mack Avenue label).

VALLENS share new single and announce new EP “DIMMED IN MY DISPLAY”

Once toted as “a band you need to listen to” by BUST Magazine, Vallens are an undefinable quartet drawing from Abba, This Mortal Coil, film, and more influences than one would expect of their vexing and fervid sound.

Folk Radio UK premieres Riley Moore’s “Pancakes and M&Ms”

Friday, Nashville-based folkicana troubadour Riley Moore unveiled his poignant new tune “Pancakes and M&Ms” via Folk Radio UK. The song, housed on his forthcoming debut album Vagrant set for release on July 6th, recounts his experience growing up with three brothers in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. “Pancakes and M&Ms” was produced by Beach Vibes and featured Ben Roberts of Carolina Story on harmonica

QUOR Release Official Lyric Video for “RAISING THE DEAD”

Heavy Rock band QUOR has released the official lyric video for “Raising The Dead,” off of their January 25th released EP, The Way We Are. With art and animation by Svitlana Reinish, “Raising The Dead” originally premiered on Loudwire.