SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

New Music: Collective Thought Drops Soulful New Track “Stars” – Premiering on SoulBounce Now!

Vibrant reggae, hip-hop and soul fusion band Collective Thought has a sound of it’s own kind, a lyrical expression from the heart, honesty inspired by the current times we live in, and the spirit of the timeless perseverance of the great musicians and free thinkers that came before them. From all different walks of life, the six members of Collective Thought combine their musical styles and riddims to create unique and unforgettable music and live concert experiences!

SoulBounce Exclusive: Collective Thought Looks To The ‘Stars’

Say Lou Lou Reveal Official Video For “Golden Child” Today.

The video for “Golden Child,” which was filmed over the course of 5 days partly on location at Joshua Tree National Park with directors Laura Gorun and Dimitri Basil, is a lesson in surreal sci-fi tinged cinema, another perfect aesthetic from the Swedish/Australian twins. On the thinking behind the video, the band describe it as “A dream like narrative about false ideas of freedom – how we are frozen in the roles we are dealt like self-imposed statues, imitated, constructed and systematically kept in our place. Can we break the chain if we don’t see it?” ‘Golden Child’ similarly serves as a stunning reminder of the girl’s musical prowess, showcasing a refreshing new sound that references the old Hollywood golden era and 70’s West Coast with its prevalent guitar licks and crisp drum fills.

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 26 ON XL RECORDINGS

Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and today’s release of the track “Suspirium,” it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) will be released October 26 on XL Recordings.

Suspiria consists of 25 original compositions written by Thom specifically for Luca Guadagnino’s reimagining of the 1977 Dario Argento horror classic. The album is a mix of instrumental score work, interstitial pieces and interludes, and more traditional song structures featuring Thom’s vocals such as “Unmade,” “Has Ended” and “Suspirium,” the album’s first single featuring the melodic theme that recurs throughout the film and its score.

Pom Poko Share New Track “Follow The Lights” || Announce Signing To Bella Union

Today Norwegian quartet Pom Poko are happy to share brand new single, “Follow The Lights”. The track is the band’s debut release on Bella Union, having signed to the record label earlier this year, and the first taster of their as-yet unannounced debut album which is slated for release in early 2019. Raucous and unpredictable, the cacophonous, hulking beat of “Follow The Lights” immediately marks this new release as a statement of intent from a talented band with an exciting future ahead of them. Listen to it HERE.

Nikkie McLeod Announces Single, “Quarrel”

The new single from Afrofuture artist Nikkie McLeod is a swirling storm cloud of trial and tribulation breaking into overcoming resolution. “Quarrel” is a ballad in the form of Parang music, a traditional folk blend from Trinidad & Tobago. Its steady rise and fall captures each breath McLeod pours forth from an aching soul. The title-track is off the upcoming EP, which is a dedication and tribute to their late mother and younger brother, whose birthday is September 8. Quarrel (EP) is out October 30 in honor of their mother’s birthday.

Alicia Madison & Niiko X SWAE Drop The Music Video To Their Summer Viral Hit Today

The single, originally dropped right before the July 4th holiday has amassed thousands of streams worldwide and has become the quintessential track of the summer. And now, as we’re coming to a close with the summer, Alicia again provides some goodness by dropping the music video post-Labor Day Weekend. Vibrantly airy and bright productions with a dash of tropical house from Los Angeles-based DJ/Producer duo Niiko X SWAE, they perfectly compliment Alicia Madison’s sultry and sexy vocals throughout the verses before the hard-hitting drop comes in during the chorus line.

Singer-Songwriter Alec Chambers Releases New Video, ‘Closure,’ Out Now

It is only a matter of time before Alec Chambers becomes a pop standard. Emerging from the world of bedroom cover songs, the small-town Connecticut singer, songwriter and social media sensation Alec Chambers has been making waves in the pop music scene. Notable for playing every instrument and providing vocals on each song he records, Chambers blurs the boundary between pop and rnb while throwing in glances of house influences.

KITTEN Releases New Double-Single “Secrets”

Power-pop-inspired-rock band KITTEN shares their double-single Secrets today. The release features two new tracks, “Secrets” and “Mercury,” and was produced by David Stagno and Parker Silzer IV. FADER premiered the double-single calling it, “a thunderous, Pat Benatar-level stomper,” while PAPER called “Mercury” a “euphoric ’80s pop vibes, floods of bright synths and boom-clap bopping beat.” Both of these powerfully introspective songs are available today on all digital service providers. Click here to listen.

L Devine – Rising Pop Powerhouse Shares New Video

Pop songwriting talent turned performing artist L Devine continues to fuse her unapologetic storytelling with addicting hooks and melodies on ‘Peer Pressure’, the first single off of her upcoming mixtape. The single follows Devine’s debut EP ‘Growing Pains’, a melody-heavy pop record with instantly relatable sonic snapshots. Emil Nava (Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris, Rihanna), Devine’s collaborator on the extended visual for ‘Growing Pains’, returned to bring fresh visuals to the track.

ILSA Shares “Old Maid” Video Via Revolver + West Coast Tour Dates With Fister Confirmed

Underground death doom cult ILSA is pleased to debut the official video for “Old Maid.” Directed by Jeffrey Sisson (Exhumed, Gruesome), the track comes by way of the band’s recently released Corpse Fortress full-length and is currently playing now courtesy of Revolver Magazine.

THE BLAZE RELEASE INCREDIBLE VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SINGLE “QUEENS”

This stirring new self-directed offering from the French cousins offers a sobering new insight into the world we live in today. As always, everything The Blaze create is open to total interpretation. The ambiguity of their music and film alike is arguably what makes the band so alluring, constantly launching the viewer high onto a bed of complex human emotions.

Indie rockers Mask premiere new single ‘Celebrity’ with Louder Than War!

Living miles apart from each other whilst juggling parental duties, MASK are a band who reflect what it means to be a rock band in the real world. Deliberately avoiding studio trickery, auto-tune and generic fakery, they are genuine friends delivering their tracks in a couple of takes with vintage equipment with the sole purpose of entertaining their audience. If this clashes with the preconception of the modern rock band, then this is only the beginning of their boundary-breaking, with their highly anticipated live appearance giving all proceeds to charity.

DJ Durel share’s video for “Hot Summer” featuring Migos

DJ Durel has shared a new video for his scorching song “Hot Summer” (feat. Migos) which was released in July via Quality Control Music / Motown Records / Capitol. The Producer, DJ, engineer, and part of the Migos/Quality Control conglomerate has been quietly contributing to some of the most popular songs from the label including “Ice Tray” from the Quality Control: Control The Streets Volume 1 compilation and Migos’ “Narcos” from Culture II. DJ Durel produced six tracks on the QC compilation and was credited as executive producer alongside Quavo on Migos’ Culture II. Catch DJ Durel lighting up the stage with Migos on the ‘Aubrey and The Three Migos Tour’ (full dates below) and check out the “Hot Summer” video now.

ANAKIM Reveals Details for ‘Heightened Sensitivity’ EP via mau5trap (9/14)

Today (September 4), dark techno/progressive house producer–ANAKIM–announces details for his forthcoming project, a two-track EP entitled Heightened Sensitivity. The long awaited project will drop on Friday, September 14 via mau5trap.

Anakim Creates a Tunneling Progressive Groove on “Heightened Sensitivity”

Lasso Spells Premieres “Be What You Want” via Psychedelic Baby Magazine

Lasso Spells breathes new life into old school sounds, swirling together a range of influences – including garage rock, ’60s and ’70s psych, and cosmic country – into music that nods to the past while still pushing forward. Lasso Spells was formed in 2015 by Brett Dudash.

Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC Release New Single “Impact” Out Now Via Westwood Recordings

Renowned and respected worldwide for his highly technical turntablism, meticulously crafted DJ sets, and original productions, Krafty Kuts is truly a master of his craft. One of the key pioneers in the UK breakbeat and bass movement, the veteran producer boasts multiple awards to his name and has released music with esteemed labels including Ministry Of Sound, OWSLA, Southern Fried, DMC, Fabric, Finger Lickin Records, and many more. Today, Krafty Kuts finds a new label home in Westwood Recordings where he is releasing a brand new team up with longtime collaborator Dynamite MC on new single “Impact.”

ÅRABROT: New Noise Magazine Streams Who Do You Love Full-Length From Norwegian Noise Rock Unit

Who Do You Love is the impending new full-length from Norwegian noise rock unit ÅRABROT. New Noise Magazine is currently streaming the record in advance of its September 7th release via Pelagic.

Album Stream: Årabrot – Who Do You Love

Calvin Valentine | High Snobriety Debuts “KSS” Single

“I wrote ‘KSS’ on January 1st 2018. I had the flu and was feeling down and out physically. But my spirits were high cause I had seen my two favorites John Mayer and Dave Chappelle perform at The Forum for New Years also just ate some ganja food. I forced myself to go in the studio cause I always want to make something the 1st day of the new year. I ended up making the beat out of a song my girlfriend (Danielle) had made. Once the beat was together the hook just popped into my head. It took all my energy to record it but I kept those recordings for the final version cause you can feel the emotions in those takes. The song is my MJ Flu Game.”