SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 21, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Scott Storch and Vevo premiere Still Storch documentary

Today, Vevo has exclusively released, ‘Still Storch,’ an original film about legendary music producer Scott Storch. From his early beginnings as a member of The Roots band to producing worldwide hits for Beyoncé, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Chris Brown and many others. This no-holes barred mini-doc delves into Scott’s world, to tell his harrowing story of addiction and fame in his own words. Both of which led him to burn through a $100 million+ fortune, and hit ‘rock-bottom’, however his unrelenting genius-like talent and hunger to prove his critics wrong has only fueled his passion for creating.

Changelings – ‘Moondance Venus’ Single

The release is a follow-up to the project’s debut album Poppyfields, self-released in December 2016 and recorded at SAE Institute Melbourne with the help of close friends. The debut album introduced listeners to Changelings’s dreamy, melodic pop sound through it’s sporadic employment of chimey guitars, lush synth soundscapes and rich reverb effects. Changelings is about expressing a desire to always change, always evolve and always progress.

From My Raygun With Love signals a swift departure from Poppyfields initial dream-pop aesthetic. Almost immediately after the release of the first album, Penaflor sought to record a follow-up release with the intention of expanding into other musical avenues.

AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN ARTIST CORY M. COONS RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH PLATINUM PRODUCER RON NEVISON

Growing up in Eastern Ontario (South of Ottawa), Canada, Cory M. Coons has been performing, writing and recording music since age 13. In 2015, he was nominated at the “Producer’s Choice Honors”, (formerly Los Angeles Music Awards), in the “Rock Artist Of The Year” category. In 2014, Coons won the Producer’s Choice Honor for “Studio Album Of The Year” for his Independent EP “Share A Little Time.” Coons also received nominations for “Male Singer/Songwriter” and “Record Of The Year.”

Now, Cory M. Coons returns with a brand new melodic rock album, “The Long Road Home”, which includes his latest single, “Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough.” As with Coon’s previously mentioned EP, Multi-Gold and Platinum veteran music producer Ron Nevison, (Heart, Bad Company, Chicago, Damn Yankees, Survivor, Styx, Night Ranger) returned to produce the project. MTS Management Group has been brought in to promote the single release.

Universal Media Group Inc. (UMGP:OTC) Debuts New Television Show, “Before the Fame”

Universal Media Group Inc. (OTC:UMGP) is pleased to announce the debut of a new television show titled, “Before the Fame”, which is set to debut this fall on WBFS CBS TV Miami and in syndication.

Celebrated and highly sought after multi media host and television producer Mike Sherman will release his interactive television series in the fall of 2018 for millions to get a look at why he is one of the best in TV journalism. Mike’s fervour for music, sports and entertainment always was a big factor in his life, as he created such successful TV shows as “On the Mike”, and “High School Icon”. With respect to “Before the Fame”, Mike will take the viewer on a journey down memory lane from the beginning where it all began and share with the world the stories of some of the biggest names in music, sports and entertainment.

PUSSY RIOT – WIN COURT CASE AGAINST RUSSIA

Following up the football field action “Policeman Enters The Game”, in which four Pussy Riot activists invaded the field demanding the release of political prisoners, Pussy Riot are releasing a “Track About Good Cop”.

“This track is a utopian dream about alternative political reality in which instead of arresting activists and putting them in jail cops are joining activists. The world where cops got rid of homophobia, stopped the war on drugs and actually understood that it’s much better to be joyful and nice to people.”

THE DECEMBERISTS RELEASE POWERFUL NEW VIDEO FOR “ONCE IN MY LIFE”

The Decemberists have released a powerful new video for “Once In My Life,” directed by acclaimed director and photographer Autumn de Wilde, and starring Autumn’s brother Jacob de Wilde. The song is the lead track on the band’s eighth studio album I’ll Be Your Girl, which was released on Capitol Records this Spring and found the band—lead singer/guitarist Colin Meloy, guitarist Chris Funk, keyboardist Jenny Conlee, bassist Nate Query, and drummer John Moen—embracing different influences and working with a new producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey) to broaden their sonic range and explore new approaches to making music.

Nu-Soul pioneer Lack Of Afro is ‘Back In Business’

ever one to be constrained by musical genres, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) has taken it up several notches with his sixth studio record ‘Jack of All Trades’, a multi-genre tour de force that combines soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, rock and everything in-between, all wrapped up in his signature chunky production to create arguably his finest work to date.

The album is blessed with some incredible vocal performances. Regular collaborator Elliott Cole, Nick Corbin (formally of New Street Adventure), ex I Am Giant vocalist Ed Martin, Wax & Herbal T, Alyssa Marie, Camila Recchio, Juliette Ashby & Emma Noble are all on scintillating form on an album that is crammed full of infectious hooks, top musicianship, and more importantly, vibe by the bucketload!

Garage rockers Calva Louise share visuals for deafening anthem ‘Outrageous’

Raucous garage rockers Calva Louise share the visuals for their deafening anthem Outrageous, further reiterating their unbridled potential ahead of a series of eagerly anticipated dates on the festival circuit throughout the summer months.

Having feverishly honed their craft within London’s thriving punk scene, the trio (one part Venezuelan, one part Māori and another part English) have since toured with Spring King and Anteros, receiving widespread praise for their tenacious live shows in addition to considerable BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music airplay.

CASH CASH STAR IN MUSIC VIDEO ALONGSIDE FEATURED VOCALIST ABIR ON “FINEST HOUR”!

Chart-topping electronic production trio Cash Cash’s single “Finest Hour” – out now via Big Beat Records – features riveting vocals from the Moroccan singer ABIR. Arriving last night, a sentimental official music video beginning with a couple at the start of their relationship, and follows them throughout their finest hours of their courtship, highlighting milestones as their family grows, the good times and bad, for better or worse: this video has ALL the feels – WATCH HERE!

THE WLDLFE Share Pulsating Track “Headache”

“Headache” is a widely relatable piece of pop-perfection with a distinct sound that only comes from THE WLDLFE. The lyrics work like stream of conscious, debating a relationship that’s causing a ton of frustration.

Imagine Dragons Release “Natural” Today On KIDinaKORNER / Interscope Records

“Living in a dog-eat-dog world can bring out the worst in you, and sometimes, the best,” says the band’s singer Dan Reynolds. “It would be a lie to tell you I haven’t become somewhat skeptical about some things in the last decade of my life. However, I believe that when you truly learn to love yourself, the judging eyes and hateful words become meaningless. ‘Natural’ is about finding yourself and being willing and able to stand up to whatever adversity comes your way.”

Imagine Dragons’ third studio album, Evolve, has been certified double-platinum within a year of its June 2017 release. Evolve has spent 55 weeks on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, where it currently sits at No. 17. The album is also 12th in the world on Spotify with over 36 million monthly listeners.

Dark synth pop artist, L’FREAQ, shares “Weird Awakenings” video via Billboard

NYC-based, dark synth pop artist, L’FREAQ, shares her second video and the title track of her new EP, “Weird Awakenings,” via Billboard. Featured in the Pride section with purpose, the sexual fluid songwriter and performer takes fans into her mysterious, spacey, and trippy world, where she’s finding, following and making love.

Hunnid – ‘Lake Shore Drive’ Video Release

One of Chicago’s best underground Hip Hop sites, 4th Shore Hip Hop, premiered the video with a great write up for the brand.

[PREMIERE] Chicago Native Hunnid Drops High Quality Video For “Lake Shore Drive”

Robert Plant unveils new U.S. live dates

Robert Plant has announced a new series of North American headline dates celebrating his extraordinary latest album, Carry Fire. The dates – for which Plant is once again accompanied by The Sensational Space Shifters – begin September 9 at LouFest in St. Louis, MO, and then continue through the month. Besides LouFest, Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters will appear at a number of upcoming U.S. festivals, including Telluride, CO’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival (September 15), Del Mar, CA’s KAABOO (September 16), and Louisville, KY’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival (September 23). All tickets go on sale today, July 17, at 7pm, local times via robertplant.com (except for the Tucson show, which goes onsale July 20 at 10am local).

Power Pop band Classified Frequency release teen comedy style music video for “No More Sex”

Maryland-based Power Pop band Classified Frequency has released a super fun new music video for their single “No More Sex.” Resembling a movie trailer for this summer’s teen comedy hit, the video premiered via New Noise Magazine, with the track making its audio debut on Idobi Radio.

Video Premiere: Classified Frequency – “No More Sex”