SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 13, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Kingdom drops new mixtape

Following the warm reception of Kingdom’s debut album “Tears in the Club” which featured collaborations with SZA & Syd, LA-based producer Kingdom returns with the second installment of his VIP EDITION mixtape series aptly titled VIP EDITION VOL. 2.

‘Perfume’ – Natalie Shay

Natalie Shay is a 19 year old multi award-winning, indie pop/rock artist from North London. Deemed as one of London’s hottest emerging talents and having already acquired an impressive array of awards, Shay is ready to launch herself into the forefront of the industry, with her highly anticipated upcoming release.

As a classically trained guitarist from the age of five, Shay’s outstanding talents soon found herself accepted into the prestigious BRIT school, known for producing such prodigies as Adele, Jessie J and Katy B. Shay credits her time at the famed BRIT school for encouraging her independence, “It allows student’s to develop creatively and socially so that they are prepared for the world once they graduate”, explains Shay.

DUST LOVERS unleash “Film Noir” video

Paris swaggery rock’n’roll unit DUST LOVERS (former The Texas Chainsaw Dust Lovers) premiere their giallo-inspired video “Film Noir” via The Obelisk today. Their 2017 full-length “Film Noir” will see a vinyl reissue on June 24th – marking the band’s first appearance at Hellfest.

Dust Lovers Premiere “End Title: Film Noir” Video; Announce Name Change & Album Reissue

CMT Premieres William Prince’s ‘Breathless’ Video

CMT (Country Music Television) premieres the new video for ‘Breathless’ from JUNO Award-winning singer and songwriter, William Prince today. The video is directed by Jeff Scheven (TV On The Radio Feat David Bowie, Dragonette and Death From Above 1979) and will be broadcast on CMT’s network, online and social platforms for 24 hours exclusively. ‘Breathless’ is off his re-mastered debut album Earthly Days via Glassnote Records. The smokey, deep-roots song was produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell etc.).

DJ Teffler Returns with Relentlessly Catchy ‘Never Let Me Go’ Music Video

Now a renowned international DJ, producer and songwriter, DJ Teffler returns with the music video for his feel good, ridiculously catchy single ‘Never Let Me Go’, after reaching over 1.5 million Spotify streams, receiving support from DJ Mag, MTV and BBC Radio 1Xtra and featuring on playlists for top DJs such as David Guetta, Naughty Boy and Calvin Harris.

Chromeo and DRAM unveil live “Must’ve Been” visual

Following a smashing set at Coachella, Chromeo is currently touring the world. The band’s North American summer dates kick off Friday night at New York’s Terminal 5, with a very special album release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg Saturday. Further dates including Red Rocks Amphitheater, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium and sets at all major festivals: Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Electric Forest, Outside Lands and more.

new NIKI video

Jakarta, Indonesia R&B artist/producer NIKI recently released her critically hyped debut EP Zephyr and today she dropped a video from it for “Spell”. Though she just wrapped up a tour with Rich Brian you can see her this coming August in Asia with Halsey and in September as a part of the 88rising Festival.

TROYE SIVAN PAIRS UP WITH ARIANA GRANDE ON “DANCE TO THIS”

Sivan said, “‘Dance To This’ is about that moment when you feel like you’ve been to enough house parties or events, and staying home and like, making out in the kitchen and cooking dinner sounds like a much, much better alternative.”

RL GRIME announces album

Los Angeles DJ / producer RL Grime announces his new album, NOVA, slated for release July 27 via WEDIDIT Records. In celebration, he shares his roaring new single “Undo” ft. Jeremih & Tory Lanez. It’s the first album from RL Grime in nearly four years, following his critically acclaimed and cult classic debut VOID. NOVA will feature artists including Miguel, Julia Michaels, Chief Keef, Ty Dolla $ign and Joji, and is available for preorder now.

Aaron Camper – “High $ Habit”

Aaron Camper is making waves Stateside as one of the most promising new voices in R&B and soul. Growing up in small-town Salisbury, Maryland the son of a preacher has been around music all his life, learning to sing, write and play guitar and drums.

New Video from Christopher Shayne

Hope you’re having a great week! Just wanted to pass along the new video for Christopher Shayne’s latest single “Burn Me Down”! “Burn Me Down”‘s visual accompaniment, which premiered on music-news.com, is a humorous call to rebellion as it follows several individuals breaking through the chains of their monotonous, soul-sucking daily routines. Christopher Shayne has long been regarded as one of the most promising torchbearers of southern rock.

Moss Kena X THEY. X Rapsody RELEASE “PROBLEMS”

Moss Kena first caught the internet’s attention with a future-soul rework of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly track “These Walls.” Amazingly, Moss bumped into Kendrick at the studio who gave the version his blessing. Still only 20, this singer with an extraordinary voice who hailed from the suburbs of London like his hero Amy Winehouse has captured our attention with a supple gender-fluid power house vocal and astonishing falsetto. As Moss released his debut EP Found You in 06 in March 2018, he revealed his face and his gender. The five-track EP showcased Moss as an incredible new voice and songwriting talent, winning praise from the media and other tastemakers such as Elton John and Zane Lowe on Beats 1 and Annie Mac, Mistajam and Target on Radio 1 and 1Xtra.

GOLDLINK SHARES NEW SINGLE “GOT FRIENDS” FT. MIGUEL

Following his feature on Christina Aguilera’s new single “Like I Do,” Grammy-nominated recording artist, Goldlink is back to share a new single of his own. “Got Friends,” featuring ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records, Grammy-Award winning artist Miguel, indicates Goldlink does not intend to slow down following the success of his highly-acclaimed debut album At What Cost and double platinum single “Crew.” In addition to the new single, Goldlink is featured as the latest performer on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, which is now available to watch above.

Goodfight Share New Single “All Of My Life” Via The 405

Brooklyn-based, indie rock band Goodfight share their new single “All of My Life” and announce their new EP, Ghoster, due out June 29th via Baby Blue. The 405 premiered the track, praising it, stating, “And if the record’s latest single, ‘All of My Life,’ is any indication, listeners are in for a charming, dreamy record, rich in both creativity and feel-good sounds.”

SANDRIDER premieres new track via Invisible Oranges

We are very excited to unleash a brand new song from “Armada”, the crushing new album (first in 5 years) from Seattle’s own SANDRIDER via Invisible Oranges today. We will be releasing their third full length on Friday July 20th, and for our Pacific NW friends and anyone willing to travel we will be celebrating the release on Friday July 20th with a FREE Easy Street Records In-store and a proper release show Saturday July 27 at The Crocodile.

Get your daily dose of positivity with Atwood Magazine’s premiere of “Edge Of The World,”

Yesterday, Atwood Magazine premiered “Edge Of The World,” the summery new video from Nashville-based singer/writer Guthrie Brown. “With an inviting, infectious embrace and smooth, easy vibes, Guthrie Brown’s latest release is the positivity boost we could all use from time to time: A reminder to believe in ourselves,” says Atwood Magazine, who compares the artist to the likes of Jason Mraz and Brett Dennen. “’Edge of the World’ radiates with irresistible warmth as Guthrie Brown eases us into the heat of summer.” Filmed on the tropical panhandle shores of Seaside, Florida, Brown is at (and at times, up to his neck in) the literal edge of the world in his fun-loving new video, which pays homage to old Beach Boys videos and wacky family home movies.

ICYMI: Watch/Share Miss Eaves’ Video For “Bush For the Push”

Nameless Network premiered Miss Eaves’ Video For “Bush For the Push,” the first single off the upcoming EP, ME AF, which comes out on August 3.

KB Devaughn aka The Westside Dog Drops “For Me” Visuals

Rising from the streets of Inglewood, CA is native rapper, KB Devaughn, who recently made noise with the release of his first-ever project, 4 me not u, putting him on the map. Coming the momentum, KB releases the official music video to his personal favorite track, “For Me” – visually painting a picture of his reality, his love, and his struggles for the whole world to see and feel.

Dia is the stunning project of composer and performer, Danielle Birrittella.

Her debut EP Tiny Ocean, features songs produced by Joey Waronker (Beck, REM, Atoms for Peace), Tim Carr (The Americans, HAIM) and Frankie Siragusa (theLAB).

Raised on a Hindu ashram, she sang ceremonial ragas as a child, which led to training and performing as an opera singer throughout the U.S. and Europe. Along these travels, she began experimenting with music and writing song fragments on a ukulele, which was gifted to her by her brother. Dia reminisces how she “would literally sit on the floor of my bathroom and come up with melodies”. Encouraging reactions from those close to her, reinforced her musical path.

NAO RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ANOTHER LIFETIME”

Directed by duo Zhang + Knight, the atmospheric video shows Nao as she wanders the empty streets of Kiev among fiery sparks. It is simultaneously unsettling and awe-inspiring, perfectly conveying the deep emotionality of the song. “Another Lifetime”, which will be featured on her upcoming sophomore album later this year, is available now at all digital retail providers via Little Tokyo Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment UK/RCA Records.

FUNK BAND HARSH ARMADILLO SET TO RELEASE NEW EP BITE ON JUNE 15!

From the state that gave us presidential primaries, summer camps, the US’s largest arcade and ice fishing, now can lay claim to delivering the amazingly funkadelic band, Harsh Armadillo. Harsh Armadillo is a seven-piece blue Gatorade fueled band, that has no affiliation with the state of Texas and has never encountered a wild armadillo. They are set to digitally drop their third release and first EP, BITE, on June 15.