SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 25, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

What Youth Premieres Chief White Lightning Video | Debut LP Out Now!

“WARNING: This song will turn any pair of shoes into dancing shoes. You may experience a twitch in your hip and a tap in your toes. Also has had history of making days better.” That’s Joshua Logan’s introduction to his new video for “City’s Alive,” the latest single off his self-titled debut album under the name Chief White Lightning. The Long Beach-based musician – who also fronts Austin’s stoner-rock trio The Blind Pets – is no stranger to a few hot moves, and combined with a fresh Nudie style suit by LA-based designer Rusty Cuts, turns this video into pure entertainment. Plus the track is bursting with energy, teetering on the edge of garage, psych, even country, with a steady piano trickle and a thumping beat that wraps the whole thing into one pretty package. So press play and get ready to have your day made better.

The next Swearin’ album is called Fall into the Sun and it’s out October 5!

Swearin’ are back and have shared “Grow into a Ghost,” the infectious first single from their phenomenal forthcoming full-length Fall into the Sun, out October 5 worldwide on Merge! Reserve your copy of the album on CD, LP, or limited-edition coke-bottle clear Peak Vinyl in the Merge store where you can bundle it with an exclusive Swearin’ t-shirt that will ship separately to arrive in early September, prior to the album’s release. In addition, all pre-orders in our store will receive a pair of 3D glasses (more info on that soon!) while supplies last. Fall into the Sun is also available to pre-order through your preferred digital music service and at your favorite independent record store.

Swiss djent metal vets MYCELIA sign w/ Eclipse Records, new album ‘Apex’ out October 12

Eclipse Records is extremely thrilled to announce the signing of veteran Swiss djent-metal pioneers Mycelia to an exclusive, worldwide deal. The band recently wrapped up their fifth full-length album entitled Apex, which was self-produced, and mixed by Joshua Wickman (Oceans Ate Alaska, Within the Ruins, King 810). The album features thirteen intense songs that draw upon on influences ranging from hardcore, metal and djent, to jazz and classic film scores. Apex will be released on October 12, 2018 via Eclipse Records (Mushroomhead, A Breach of Silence, Bobaflex).

Mycelia sign w/ Eclipse Records, new album Apex out October 12

Jason Eady Shares New Song “That’s Alright” From ‘I Travel On’ out August 10

On August 10, the Mississippi-bred singer & guitarist Jason Eady returns with a new album I Travel On. The album is his first to be recorded with his ace touring band who have been relentlessly touring behind Eady’s critically acclaimed self-titled album that was released in 2017. GRAMMY-nominated musicians Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley accompanied Eady, his bandmates and wife Courtney Patton to round out the lineup that would execute the live, single-take sessions.

Today, Eady releases “That’s Alright,” the fourth track from the upcoming record.

Check Out NIGHT CLUB’s “YOUR ADDICTION”

Los Angeles based electronic duo NIGHT CLUB has released the second single, “Your Addiction,” off of their highly anticipated sophomore album, Scary World. The band is also joining industrial legends COMBICHRIST and WEDNESDAY 13 on the UK and European dates of the Everybody Still Hates You Tour.

Friction reveals dynamic remix package for d&b anthem, ‘Dancing’

Multi-award winning drum & bass producer, Friction, has unveiled the eclectic new remix package for his latest single ‘Dancing’, a collaboration with acclaimed vocalist JP Cooper.

Taken from Friction’s upcoming ‘Connections’ album (released on 7th September), ‘Dancing’ receives three stunning reworks, with mysterious drum & bass producer Dawn Wall the first to spin his own take on the original. Since emerging onto the scene back in 2015, the identity of Dawn Wall has been one of the most hotly discussed topics in the drum & bass scene, with the producer’s ‘Dancing’ remix primarily focussing on a liquid style, blending rolling percussion with lush pads.

Skrillex & From First To Last share new song “Surrender”

From First To Last have released their new song “Surrender”, featuring original band members Sonny Moore (Skrillex), Matt Good, Derek Bloom and Travis Richter. The song was co-written and co-produced by Skrillex who also performs lead vocals. FFTL’s previous single was the surprise release “Make War” which marked their first reunion in more than a decade, earning over 13 million plays to date. Skrillex first dropped “Surrender” yesterday on Reddit followed by a world premiere on KROQ and an on-air interview.

FALL OUT BOY RELEASES “BISHOPS KNIFE TRICK” MUSIC VIDEO

“Bishops Knife Trick” is featured on the band’s latest record M A N I A, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and claimed the #1 spot on iTunes in more than 30 countries upon its January 19, 2018 release on Island Records/DCD2 Records.

Mothers reveal new song and video for ‘Pink’

“’Pink’ deals with the passage of time,” explains Mothers lead singer and songwriter Kristine Leschper of their new song from upcoming sophomore album Render Another Ugly Method, coming out September 7 on ANTI- Records. “It describes a series of memories within cars – cars of my childhood, recent past, and present – and subsequent feelings of childlike removal and helplessness. The video aims to reciprocate these three vignettes of idling, through limited actions and minimalist set design divided into three parts.”

Wheel in the Sky – ‘Beyond the Pale’

‘Beyond The Pale’ is the second album from Swedish Wheel In The Sky. A theme album about darkness and death. An album with a twilight touch and an essence of psychedelic rock and a close to death sensation. The album contains an overflow of melody and a dark gothic energy. Tracks as ‘Burn Babylon Burn’ and ‘The Only Dead Girl in the City’ holds both epic elements as catchy pop hooks. There is a feel-good vibe and large atmosphere over the track ‘Undead Love’ at the same time as the very spaced out song ‘Far Side of Your Mind’ shows the dynamic of the Swedish group. Wheel In The Sky is obsessed with various mystical and religious imagery, obscured politics and they harbor a morbid fascination for immolations and blood sacrifice, trying hard to incorporate it all into a tasteful setting. There is a peaceful sense of death over the album that will be released the 31st of August 2018 on The Sign Records.

New release: UK singer-songwriter Charlie Hole – Someone Else’s Dream (single)

Born and raised in the coastal town of Bournemouth, UK, Charlie Hole is nowadays one of the most exciting young singer-songwriters around. With a brave and honest voice, tackling relatable subject matters for all audiences, he has already been coined by Rod Stewart as an emerging talent with a gift for writing ‘beautiful songs’. One can hear influences of Matt Simons, Rod Stewart, James Bay en John Mayer.

CAVE BASTARD Premieres “Purity Through Oblivion” Video

San Diego’s extreme metal/grind quintet CAVE BASTARD – which unites ex/current members of Cattle Decapitation, Gutrot, Ritual Torture, Bridge Jumper, Temblad, and more – begins their West Coast US tour this Friday, July 27th, in support of their pulverizing The Bleak Shall Devour The Earth LP, out now through Accident Prone Records. As the band prepares to embark on the trek, an official video for the LP’s “Purity Through Oblivion” is now playing at Cvlt Nation.

See this Mind-Blowing Video from Cave Bastard

Sure Sure release fan-collaborative video

Magnetic genre-benders Sure Sure have released a new video for their song “Hands Up Head Down” featuring home videos from their passionate fans, participating in the band’s “Hands Up Head Down” dance moves. Sure Sure sent a note to their “True Friends” fan club inviting their fans to be a part of the video and the response was huge.

Lil Durk Gathers His OTF Crew, Announces Only The Family Involved Vol. 1 Mixtape

Parlaying his masterful sense of melody and starkly honest lyricism into popular and critical acclaim, Lil Durk is a respected emcee ready to take the next step to mogul-dom. Preparing the first group mixtape by his Only The Family (OTF) label, Lil Durk announces Only The Family Involved Vol. 1. Featuring several brand new songs by Lil Durk, the new mixtape finds the Chicago native sharing the limelight with his most accomplished OTF signees, including eccentric trap melodist Yung Tory, warble-voiced drill emcee OTF Ikey, and the aggressive Doodie Lo. A relentlessly melodic project, Only The Family Involved Vol. 1 finds the three labelmates feeding off each others’ styles, relentlessly stacking infectious melodies into verses, hooks, and ad-libs. Hitting the internet on July 31st, the upcoming mixtape showcases Durk’s eye for talent and spotlights a new wave of tuneful trap.

MEREBA RELEASES STUNNING VISUAL FOR DEBUT SINGLE “BLACK TRUCK”

After stunning fans with her sultry debut single, “Black Truck,” Mereba (Interscope) has returned with an equally gripping visual. The 9th Wonder-produced song is a poetic depiction of the triumphs and trials of life and love; and the video complements the lyric’s abstract quality. Directed by Mereba and renowned photographers Durimel (twin brothers Jalan and Jibril), the video features a collage of raw and soulful shots, staged in Miami, Florida. James Laxton, director of cinematography for Moonlight, contributed to the production as well. You can view the video HERE.