SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 13, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Johnny Conqueroo – Haint Blue EP

Formed when its members – Grant Curless, Wils Quinn, and Shawn Reynolds – were in their freshman year, Johnny Conqueroo’s early EP’s saw them writing long, grungy blues jams, spiraling in and out of swampy dirges as the band played what they felt, acting on instinct in a fervent rock’n’roll endeavor. The trio naturally shied from prototypical indie or hipster leanings, focusing instead on downtrodden street stories inspired by Southern surroundings.

Over 3,000 Sign Care2 Petition Calling On KFC To Offer Vegetarian “Fried Chicken” In The U.S.

Vegetarians are calling on KFC to add plant-based “chicken-like” options in the U.S. after the restaurant chain announced this week they are working on bringing vegetarian options to their United Kingdom restaurants in the near future. The Care2 petition, asking for similar options in the United States has gathered over 3,000 signatures.

Sanderlings Self-Titled Debut Full-Length Out Now

The self-titled debut full-length from Santa Barbara indie-rockers Sanderlings is out now.

The brainchild of longtime DIY musician Woody Locke, Sanderlings started humbly as a solo project, eventually mutating into a four-piece.

After releasing a home-recorded EP in May 2016 and a 7″ vinyl in November of that year, the band continued to play shows, gaining new fans along the way. They eventually went into the studio to record their debut LP which was just released.

JUAN MAGÁN DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO FOR HIT SINGLE ‘#IDIOTA’

Positioned since its initial release on Latin music’s most important charts, “#Idiota” joins the numerous hits Juan Magán has debuted in 2018, proving his great talent and power within the industry.

Continuing with the powerful wave of recognitions and achievements, the multifaceted artists presented the music video for “#Idiota”, in which we can see Juan Magán exploring a film set while he confronts a tempestuous relationship via text messages.

ONA Shares “@Innanet City” Video Via All Things Go

All Things Go have shared ONA’s new video for her single “@Innanet City”. Prior to this, Paper Magazine did an in-depth interview and photoshoot with ONA. The site also featured the video for her single “Dew Poony Cadence”, which will be featured on her debut LP ‘Onamania’, out now via The Orchard.

SANNIA ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO

Soulful Melbourne artist Sannia has today announced her debut single Go And Get Over, a strikingly vulnerable track that documents the trying and slow process of moving on, set for release on June 15. The newcomer has also announced a clip to accompany the track, directed by Giulia Giannini McGauran (Meg Mac, Alex Lahey, The Rubens). To celebrate Go And Get Over, Sannia will be playing an intimate show in her hometown on Friday July 13 at the Wesley Anne in Northcote, supported by Ruby Gill and Eaglemont.

Portland Maine producer Fyvr announces beat tape pair, shares “Forget” video

Portland, Maine producer Fyvr returns with a series of beat tapes on the Young Heavy Souls label. Following the low-key release of his 2017 album Almost Happy through the label, Fyvr announces two new projects — Forget, out July 13th, and 5554ever, out August 17th.

New > Output Launches Game-Changing Software ARCADE

After years in the making, Output Inc. is ecstatic to announce ARCADE, a cloud-connected loop synthesizer with new content every day. Like a Netflix or Hulu for music makers, only Arcade also packs powerful tools to transform loops until they sound like you.

Output has revolutionized a musician’s workflow by eradicating countless folders, websites and file conversions from the search process. Vast and inspiring sonic worlds are delivered directly within Arcade, with audio that always locks to tempo and pitch. Curated loops are delivered in playable kits, already dialed in with 11 effects, customizable sliders and Output’s proprietary modifiers, making it fast to tweak content on the fly.

Benedikt Releases ‘Havana Nights’ from forthcoming EP ‘FACIA’

The polished somatic soundscape shows grit and finesse in exploring the interplay of power, desire and vulnerability. At times, the music is introspective and visceral. Other passages are yearning, nostalgic and passionate.

Khalid x Normani Release “Love Lies” (Rick Ross Remix)

Today, Platinum-selling singer-songwriters Khalid & Normani release “Love Lies” (Rick Ross Remix). The reworked hit single by the hip-hop superstar is available now at all digital retail providers via RCA Records.

Trevis hosts ultimate summer party in ‘Way You Do It’ video

The video premiered yesterday with Celebmix where Trevis revealed, “The concept for this video was to have as many people from different backgrounds, all having a good time, turning up together for a sick pool-party. I feel we definitely captured a good summer vibe, just like the song… and I like the way that it turned out…baby.”

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Trevis unveils ‘Way You Do It’ music video

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE SAY “THANK YOU FOR TODAY”

Atlantic Records’ Death Cab for Cutie has officially announced the release of their upcoming ninth studio album. “Thank You for Today” arrives everywhere on Friday, August 17th (tracklist attached).

Rob Dickson ‘Water Rushing In’

“I wrote a lot of the songs on Looking Through Your Window, my forthcoming new record, while I was traveling, looking out the windows of planes, trains, and cars. When I started compiling songs for the album, I noticed that a lot of what I wrote included characters grappling with memories and perspective. My first single, “Water Rushing In,” is a portrait of a hybrid character I created who’s life was profoundly impacted by colonization and industrialization. He is looking back on his life and trying to make sense of it all.” Rob