SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 2, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

BEGGARS Release ‘Book Of Days’ Single And Music Video

Greek heavy/stoner rocker band , BEGGARS, have released their brand new official video and radio single for the song “Book Of Days”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “The Day I Lost My Head” which will be released on August 10th, through ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records in Digipack CD and Black Vinyl (limited of 300 copies).

LEO STANNARD – DEBUT ALBUM ‘MARATEA’ OUT TODAY ON BLACK BUTTER RECORDS

Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter has announced details of his debut album Maratea, set for release via Black Butter on the 29th June.

Maratea is the perfect showcase for Leo?s incredible songwriting talents, his stunning baritone-esque vocals that belie his youth ? he?s still only 23 years old ? and his expansive musicianship across its 13 tracks. The album includes his singles ?Home?, ?5 Years Later?, ?Lost?, ?Gravity? featuring Frances and ?In My Blood? – backed by Radio 1 on their BBC Introducing playlist, the song takes the most melodic parts of James Blake and mixes them with the pop nous of Ed Sheeran.

Nasty C Drops Video For Jungle

South African rapper Nasty C is on top of the world right now. A week away from dropping his sophomore album Strings And Bling, the lyrical emcee delivers the first visual from the project. Filmed in London and directed by Meji Alabi, the somewhat haunting video for “Jungle” shows that Nasty C can’t be restricted nor regulated as he affirms “Ain’t no rules in the Jungle.”

“Jungle represents Johannesburg and it’s also just what life becomes when you leave home to chase your dream no matter where you are,” states Nasty C.

Martin Solveig Releases New Summer Anthem ‘My Love’

Global dance producer Martin Solveig has announced his eagerly-awaited new single, ‘My Love’, a typically upbeat and feel-good record which is out now.

The French DJ and producer, whose last single ‘All Stars’ became the soundtrack to the 2017 Ibiza season, racking up over 85 million Spotify streams in the process, provides his own vocals on ‘My Love’; a dynamic display of Martin’s vibrant production talents.

London-based jazz and neo-soul artist Alba Plano releases new single ‘I Hope’

London-based jazz and neo-soul artist Alba Plano shares her latest single ‘I Hope’ on 29th June via Sunrise, taken from her upcoming EP White Lotus, and follows her debut single ‘Out There’. For the last two years, Plano has fronted Forever Amy, a project featuring Amy Winehouse’s original band, touring and performing in large venues throughout Europe and the UK. She has performed backing vocals for Ninja Tune’s Jordan Rakei and has collaborated with a host of accomplished musicians such as Dale Davis (bass player and musical director for Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner and Freak Power), Jim Hunt (sax for Richard Ashcroft, Brand New Heavies, Noel Gallagher, Jamiroquai) Troy Miller (drummer and producer for Laura Mvula, Becca Stevens, Jamie Cullum) and with a previous project opened for Elio e le Storie Tese at Shepherds Bush Empire.

Benny Benassi reveals Sofi Tukker collaboration, ‘Everybody Needs A Kiss’ | Out Now via Ultra Music

Legendary Italian producer and DJ Benny Benassi is back, this time teaming up with Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern – best known as SOFI TUKKER – on the new track ‘Everybody Needs A Kiss.’

A storming summer anthem, the sultry single is led by the high-tempo beat of Benny Benassi, the mastermind behind the iconic, genre-defining electro house track ‘Satisfaction’ and massive international hit ‘Cinema’ featuring Gary Go. ‘Everybody Needs A Kiss’ utilises a deep horn-led hook, and relies on strong melodic elements which look set to propel the track into the realms of 2018’s biggest summer anthems.

Gaffa Tape Sandy Release ‘Beehive’ via Antigen Records

Rising garage rockers Gaffa Tape Sandy launch their punishing new single Meat Head, building on their brand of high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled rock ‘n’ roll delivered with a vital message.

AXWELL /\ INGROSSO’S NEW SINGLE, “DANCING ALONE” FEAT. RØMANS, IS OUT TODAY

Today, Astralwerks released the new single from Axwell /\ Ingrosso – “Dancing Alone” featuring RØMANS. The Swedish duo – whose songs have racked up a cumulative two billion streams worldwide – produced the track, which they co-wrote with Roc Nation signed British singer-songwriter RØMANS.

REZZ releases new single ‘H E X’ | Out now via mau5trap

Leading into the release of CERTAIN KIND OF MAGIC, her second artist album due out August 3 on mau5trap, Canadian electronic producer REZZ has made available her new single “H E X” today, June 29. Joining her on the new song is new artist 1788-L.

“H E X is one of my heavier tracks.” Says REZZ “It was one of the easiest and most fluid collaborations I have ever done.

out today > J Colleran’s debut album ‘Gardenia’ on BECAUSE MUSIC

Today, Irish producer J Colleran releases his debut album ‘Gardenia’ via BECAUSE MUSIC. The release marks a new chapter for the artist as he departs from his old moniker MMOTHS. The scintillating ambient release has been accompanied with stunning visuals in collaboration with the likes of Multi Multi and Daniel Swan on tracks ‘Freesia i’ and ‘bERA’.

Taking inspiration from the ancient lands surrounding J Colleran’s home in The Curragh Plains, Kildare, his sound has graduated from melancholic pop to enigmatic neoclassical with cinematic proportions. The album features a string quartet and was recorded in The Meadow Studios in Wicklow which sees him combine warm organic sounds with colder metallic digital elements.

BROOKLYN RAPPER CASANOVA RELEASES LONG-AWAITED DEBUT PROJECT “COMMISSARY”

Rock star buzz has surrounded Casanova ever since the release of his first original song in 2016, “Don’t Run,” an aggressive warning shot that set New York City radio and club scenes ablaze, and set up an A-list remix featuring Fabolous, Young M.A., Dave East, and Don Q. The track’s runaway popularity led Casanova’s company, 2X Entertainment, to enter into a partner­ship in 2017 with fellow Brooklyn native Memphis Bleek’s Warehouse Music Group/ Roc Nation imprint.

Goo Goo Dolls Release Double Single “Boxes (UK Mix)” Today

Today, multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls release “Boxes (UK Mix),” a double single with 2 UK remixes by Ash Howes for “Boxes” and “Use Me” via Warner Bros. Records. “Boxes” originally appeared on the band’s 2016 album, Boxes, and “Use Me” comes from their 2017 5-song EP, You Should Be Happy. The two tracks are available now for purchase or streaming on all digital retailers HERE.

Both songs were remixed by Ash Howes at the Dark Room in Hampshire, UK. Howes is an internationally renowned producer who has worked with artists such as One Direction, Ellie Goulding, and Kylie Minogue.

New music: Swedish alt-pop powerhouse NONONO release new track ‘Ego’ today through Warner Music Sweden

The Stockholm trio – NONONO ? consisting of singer-songwriter Stina Wäppling and producers Tobias Jimson (Astma) and Michel Flygare (Rocwell) – made a welcome return in Autumn 2017, after a two-year hiatus, with their single ?Masterpiece?. Having racked up numerous plays at national radio station P3 for ‘Masterpiece’, they followed up with the release of the stunning single ?Lost Song?, which was the first song to be created after the band’s reunion. It didn?t take long before ?Lost Song?, described as ?ludicrously catchy? by The Line of Best Fit became #1 on Hype Machine. They kicked off 2018 with the release of the infectious single ?Friends? as premiered on Pop Justice and today sees the release of ?Ego? is the forth track to be revealed from NONONO?s second album.

Jvck James Releases ‘Fears’

Today sees upcoming talent Jvck James release his new single ‘Fears’. The slick R&B offering, produced by Loxe (Nao), is the follow up to previous single ‘On My Way’ and is yet another sign of Jvck’s undeniable promise. The psychedelia tinged accompanying visuals, directed by Elliot Simpson, find Jvck wandering the empty streets of East London in the dead of night.

Saint Sister share new video for “Twin Peaks”

Saint Sister, the distinctive duo from the North of Ireland, showcase a marked departure on new track Twin Peaks, the first single off their forthcoming record “Shape of Silence” due later this year. Trading the sombre delibracy of 2016’s “Tin Man” (Via Communions Single’s club) and the subtle sweeping expanses of last year’s “Causing Trouble”, here we find the group exploring a more direct approach to their songwriting. Pushing themselves away from their comfort zone has resulted in a single distinct from their earlier harp based Irish folk. “I think, for our first album we’ve pushed past the edges of our sonic extremes” confirms MacIntyre, revealing an exciting teaser of the album to come.

Global Superstar Josh Groban Announces 8th Studio Album, Bridges, Out September 21st

“With Bridges I wanted to create an album that took me back to the spirit of how I made my first ones but with a modern approach and with so many more years of stories to tell,” says Groban. “I felt so good and so inspired making this album, more than ever before, with friends old and new taking part. It both ‘bridges’ my musical worlds old and new, and also hopefully plays a small part in connecting people in that unique way music can.”

Labrith ft. Stefflon Don

UK singer/songwriter/producer Labrinth just dropped a new track “Same Team” featuring fellow UK artist and newly appointed XXL Freshman Stefflon Don available via Syco Music/RCA Records. Labrinth has been widely talked about as of late as 1/3 of LSD (Labrinth, Sia, Diplo) and this is the first of more solo Labrinth music to come this summer/fall.