SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 7, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Courteney Cox Directs Music Video for Joel Taylor’s “Give Myself Away”

the Sydney-born, LA based multi-instrumentalist described as “a masterfully talented singer and songwriter” by PopDust -has released the new video, “Give Myself Away,” after it premiered with Hollywood Life. The video was directed by actress Courteney Cox, who says, “I am a good friend of Joel’s but more importantly a big fan of his music. When I first heard ‘Give Myself Away’ I was immediately drawn to it. It’s one of those songs that once you hear it, you just want to play it again and again. I hope people will feel the same way about the video. We had a great time making it.”

Bobey shares “Foothills” (feat.Emily Ritz) off upcoming album ‘Siblings’

Bobey is an Oakland-based musician who makes percussive and melodic loops in odd time signatures using effects pedals. Many of his songs reflect on growing up in California’s central valley and focus on the fluidity of memory.

Songwriters Behind Swedish House Mafia Hits Launch New Project VCATION & Debut Single “Lay Low”

The songwriters behind Swedish House Mafia’s “Don’t You Worry Child” and “Save the World” have launched their own creative project, VCATION, and their debut single is about to become your out-of-office anthem. Appropriately titled “Lay Low,” the track embodies that devil-may-care attitude which often accompanies vacation mode – complete with groovy, pop-inspired instrumental melodies and lyrics that are both inherently dreamy and ironic. From its opening notes, “Lay Low” gives you permission to press the “pause” button on real life and delve into a grand escape with lines like “nothing really matters, might as well watch the sun go down.” “‘Lay Low’ is about allowing yourself a break, a breath of fresh air and maybe just pulling the curtains down for a day. The world is f…d up, and we play a bit with irony in the song regarding the current state of society, and regarding ourselves and our own behaviours,” VCATION says about the track. “However, it can be kinda depressing, and without being ignorant to what’s going on in the world, it’s sometimes okay to just be and dream away for awhile.”

A DYING PLANET: “Missing” Lyric Video Premiered At Progspace

As A DYING PLANET — the new outfit spawned by twin brothers Jasun and Troy Tipton, known for their work in Zero Hour, Cynthesis, Abnormal Thought Patterns, and more over the past two decades – prepares to release their Facing The Incurable debut album this month, the band issues a lyric video for the track “Missing,” through a premiere at Progspace.

A Dying Planet – Missing (exclusive lyric video premiere)

MULTI-PLATINUM RAPPER KEVIN GATES LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO FOR “VOUCH”

Watch the Baton Rouge MC take to the streets of Watts, Los Angeles in his newest music video as the people “vouch” for him, proving Gates is welcomed and shown love in any neighborhood. Directed by Julien Soulier, the video features Kevin in his most natural element, connecting with a community of characters including Compton native Demar Derozan, pro NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs.

SIMA Releases Official Music Video for “Head Over Heels”

Rock / Pop artist SIMA has released the official music video for her single, “Head Over Heels.”

“Head Over Heels” is about being in Love. About finding that special someone that you can’t get out of your mind, someone that you can trust to be by your side no matter what. It talks about how sometimes in life we give up on love, because we get hurt so many times, that we become numb to it and forget how it feels to be in that vibration, to be in love head over heels with someone, until you finally meet that special person that changes all that and brings you back to life. Although ‘Head Over Heels’ talks about love and finding that special someone, it’s not your typical love song. It has an intense bad ass rock sound. It’s intimate and at the same time, has in your face attitude of a women that is not afraid to express her feelings and deep desires.” – SIMA

FKi 1st shares new video for “How I Feel” feat. 2 Chainz and A$AP Ferg

Fresh off producing 2 of the standout tracks on the highly anticipated Travis Scott Astroworld – “R.I.P. Screw” feat Swae Lee and “5% Tint,” award-winning Atlanta rapper & star producer FKi 1st just dropped a video for his Good Gas standout single “How I Feel,” which features 2 Chainz and A$AP Ferg. The video follows 1st and 2 Chainz as famous auto racers stunting on the press in a garage full of women and reporters, and cuts to 1st and Ferg lighting flares and blunts with blowtorches in a boiler room. Having already produced more than 10 Gold and Multi-Platinum records, FKi 1st will continue his hot streak and release Good Gas 2 in September. Stay tuned.

Josh McGovern releases poignant video for ‘Weight’

Josh McGovern has released the video for his new single ‘Weight’. The moving video follows the life of a man who is a widower and watches the daily struggles he faces as he finds himself dealing with the lasting memories of his wife.

‘Weight’ is a beautifully haunting piece of dark alt-folk/Americana addressing mental health. The song features the breath-taking vocals of Josh pairing with spine-tingling harmonies alongside lush string and brass sections. The expansive yet intimate sound is reminiscent of the songwriting work of Nick Cave, Jeff Buckley and Leonard Cohen.

London hard-rockers 7he 7ouch announce debut EP

From Athens to London, emerging rock outfit 7he 7ouch are set to release their debut EP Seventyseven on October 29th.

The new single ‘Solution’ is out now and is the first track taken from the upcoming EP. Racing with energy and unmissable hooks, the track holds a deeper message, inspired by the political turmoil affecting us across the globe and the extreme ideologies people have on how to deal with the issues.

MEGADETH BASSIST DAVID ELLEFSON ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN DATES FOR HIS BASSTORY TOUR

Grammy Award Winning Megadeth bassist, author, entrepreneur, and Metal Icon David Ellefson, in association with Hexagon Booking, has announced a string of European dates to his BASSTORY tour, a series of limited and exclusive “Storytellers” dates, starting 9/21 in Portland, OR, USA.

The Joy Formidable premiere psychedelic video for new single “The Wrong Side” at Billboard / New album “AAARTH” out Sept 28

Earlier this summer, The Joy Formidable announced that they would be returning with yet another huge step forward, in the shape of new album “AAARTH”. Propelled by their restlessness and curiosity, the band continue to sit at the forefront of inventive and aggressive guitar music, taking what can be done with the instrument to new levels with each album. Still commanding festival mainstages around the world, and following a rapturous response to their sold-out UK live return at this year’s Robert Smith-curated Meltdown Festival, the band are now unveiling a video for their latest single “The Wrong Side”.

Constanza Herrero Releases Self-Titled EP + Video

Constanza Herrero is an Australian/Chilean singer-songwriter. Before moving to Australia to study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Constanza found success as a teenager in Chile. She released solo music under the artist name, Kota, which then saw her join MTV Latin America award winning band, Sixpack, and star in the Nickelodeon TV series, Karkú.

Daniel Brandt (co-founder of German ensemble Brandt Brauer Frick) > new solo LP ‘Channels’ (Erased Tapes)

Daniel Brandt, co-founder of acclaimed German ensemble Brandt Brauer Frick, is set to release his second solo album for London imprint Erased Tapes on October 12th. Titled Channels, the new record follows the release of the London and Berlin based producer’s solo debut Eternal Something from 2017.