SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 23, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

NY Indie Rockers Buffalo Sex Change Release Video For “Creature”

You think you are the caveman that discovered fire. You think you are the baboon in the jungle banging his fists against his chest. You think you are the black mamba slithering through the Savannah. But you are not any of those things. You have been cornered and you are the prey.

Hamster Overcomes Heartbreak on New Track “Shining Through” with Moscato ft. Mia Mormino

LA based DJ and producing sensation Hamster is still riding the high from his recent viral hit “City Limits,” but he has already released another emotive, catchy track titled “Shining Through” in collaboration with fellow west coast artist Moscato. Featuring exquisite vocals by Mia Mormino, “Shining Through” tells the turbulent story of the devastation of a bad breakup and the eventual empowerment that results from overcoming it. Hamster’s dexterous production skills deliver cinematic melodies, a driving bassline and a futuresque drop that fuse together in a groovy, uplifting journey that will hit home for anyone who’s ever had their heart broken. Press play on “Shining Through” to begin your own mending process, and thank Hamster later.

The Como Brothers – ‘First Time’

“First Time” came together through a very interesting string of events, beginning in October 2016 when Andrew was busking with his guitar on the sidewalks of Buffalo, NY before a gig. Andrew was playing the Como Brothers’ original song “Magic” to anyone that would listen. He sang the song to a group of bridesmaids and groomsmen whom after listening said that Andrew had to sing the song to the bride and groom.

A little over a year later, Andrew was contacted by the mother of the groom, who told him that the bride and groom from the video were now expecting their first child. She wanted to see if Andrew and Matt could surprise the couple at their baby shower with a song for the occasion, and “First Time” was born!

Mustered Courage playing with fire with new single and album!

Melbourne four-piece, Mustered Courage, have positioned themselves in the forefront of Australia’s bluegrass genre. The Golden Guitar Award winning and ARIA nominated band are set to release their fourth studio album, and first new album since 2015 titled “We Played With Fire” due for release on in September. The single “When We Played With Fire” leads the album’s release and is available for download now.

Remember back in the day? The old gang? Some of those memories are a bit hazy to say the least. Washed out in a combination of time and tonic. These days, with social media, it’s easier than ever to do your own Where Are They Now segment on your old high school friends. Yet for some, no profile pic is necessary and the memory today is as vivid as it ever was. This is a song to one of those people. Those that we’ve loved and lost and the memories that remain. Young love and crazy teenagers and reminiscing on everything in between.

OLYMPIA UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘STAR CITY’

This debut release saw Olympia (Olivia Bartley) shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize and receive an nomination for ?ARIA Breakthrough Artist 2016?. It also meant she hit UK shores for the first time, performing several packed shows at The Great Escape and Liverpool Sound City 2017, picking up coverage in the likes of Wonderland Magazine, Clash, Notion, 1883 Magazine and Spindle Magazine. As Rolling Stone put it ?Olivia Bartley is a rare bird. A commanding performer, singer, multi-instrumentalist ? you name it ? her debut album as Olympia is a rich realisation of a left-field vision.?

New Steven A. Clark vid

Check out the new Steven A. Clark video for “Feel This Way.” Directed by Ariel Fisher the video was shot in Miami and contains dark undertones outlining the subculture of Steven’s hometown explored on his new album Where Neon Goes To Die, available September 7th via Secretly Canadian. With one foot in the 80’s pop / R&B that Clark grew up and the other in contemporary club the album flows in the vein of a Peter Gabriel meets Frank Ocean; a juxtaposition that feels new but familiar with Miami as the backdrop.

NEW YORK JETS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH DEF JAM RECORDINGS

The New York Jets have announced a new partnership with Def Jam Recordings. The deal marks a collaboration between two iconic New York brands, focusing on three main elements: music, content and in-game experience.

With the key role that music plays within the NFL and Def Jam’s commitment and passion for hip-hop culture, the partnership allows for the creation of exclusive, unique content and music surrounding the team.

HANDSOME JACK UNVEILS NEW “GOT IT BAD” SINGLE | NEW ALBUM OUT 10/19

Hailing from Lockport NY, Handsome Jack plays a powerful and emotional fusion of boogie soul rock ‘n’ roll that has earned the admiration of fellow rock travelers such as Chris Robinson (CRB, Black Crowes), Zachary Gabbard (Buffalo Killers) and Ben McLeod of All Them Witches, who produced their new record.

On Everything’s Gonna Be Alright the trio digs deeper into its soulful influences, brilliantly bringing back to life the classic sounds of Chicago, Memphis and Muscle Shoals, all rolled into one timeless record of American rock music for a new generation.

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