SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Ray William Roldan New Single “Falling Star” – Lyric Video

THE GREETING COMMITTEE RELEASE “DON’T GO,” ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

THIS IS IT is a coming-of-age story in album form, a reflection on growing up but defiantly holding onto a certain innocence. All between the ages of 19 and 21, the Kansas City-based band delivers an undeniably original selection of songs that feel as intimate as a basement recording but unfold in intricate textures and melodic sophistication. The album pre-order goes live Friday, September 7 at all DSPs and grants instant grat downloads of “Don’t Go” and the previously released “You’ve Got Me” and “17.”

Ruston Kelly’s “Dying Star” now streaming at Stereogum

Additionally, Kelly was recently selected as one of NPR Music’s 2018 Slingshot Artists, a collection of exceptional up-and-coming artists chosen by public radio stations across the country. NPR Music declares, “Damn, is he good…Kelly digs down deep on Dying Star to fearlessly put forth a set of songs steeped in emotional twists, turns and complications…This here is powerful stuff.”

REBEL RAMPAGE Releases “RED STAR”

REBEL RAMPAGE began the day after the presidential inauguration on January 21st, 2017 as a result of the most obvious undermining of democracy in American history. United around the feeling that something had to be done in order to resist oppression, Graham Czach (vocals, bass), Dylan McGee Jones (guitar), and PunKy Balfour (drums), made it their mission to create powerful music and inspirational words to transcend politics and inspire action.

Eminem “Fall” Official Video Out Now

VIDEO DIRECTED BY JAMES LARESE

Paul Hazel Returns to Claim His Title of ‘The Future of British Techno’

When Paul Hazel released Test Pattern on Rotation records in 1994, he was dubbed ‘the future of British techno’ by Melody Maker. Remixers from across the board were lining up to put their stamp on the post-Detroit techno banger, including Croatian producer Kornelije Duras aka Ray Saul. But at the turn of the millennium, Paul decided to walk away after one cut-throat experience too many.

Swiss Dark Metal Band XAON Release Official Music Video for “Zarathustra”!

Sion, Switzerland based Dark Metal Band XAON has released the official music video for their single, “Zarathustra,” off of their 2017 released The Drift LP. The studio duo (Vincent Zermatten on Guitars and Rob Carson on Vocals) will be joined by their live crew (John Six on Bass, Jordan Kiefer on Drums, and Onbra Oscoura and Klin HC on Guitars) performing around Europe and the UK throughout the rest of 2018 before hitting the studio again for their next album.

Lando Chill “Dah Vapor” | Brooklyn Vegan Debuts New Single

About the new track, Lando comments: “Black culture is popular culture; with versions of various racial caricatures and appropriated stereotypes within every facet of our entertainment. There is a pure difference between reverence and obsession, and on ‘Dah Vapor’; produced by The Lasso and featuring Swansuit, we delve deep into that paradigm. We as a consumer base have varying levels of societal awareness in regards to the appropriation of black, brown, & queer culture, and waver between accepting it as a causality of our progression toward representation and true equality or as an aspect of colorblind or supremacist ideology rearing itself through the whitewashing of our history and the degradation of civil rights. In ‘Dah Vapor’, the exploration beyond the surface level of appropriation searches for authenticity; or lack-thereof, and the commodification of what starts as cultural & regional distinction but morphs into either a commodifiable flashpoint or misconceptions built from ignorance. We, as a people, are an untapped potential; a spout controlled by gatekeepers who search for the flavor of the month, and by the shackles surrounding our own perception of self.”

Emery Adeline Releases Video From Killin’ Time

Influenced by the likes of Nanci Griffith, Alison Krauss and Fleetwood Mac, Adeline has spent her twenty-three years of life with firm roots in the Colorado soil giving her an affinity for exploring the natural world. Whether riding raging rapids with her brother, skiing steep slopes with her father, painting sprawling fields of wildflowers with her mother, or standing on the cliffs of Ireland with new friends, Adeline has the ability to harness fresh air as a source of inspiration for her music.

Emma’s Lounge unveils new single + Announces new album via Impose

The track premiered via Impose Magazine where the band shared, “This song is meant to be a fun, poppy ode to our purpose and a follow-up to our old festival tune, ‘Shakin’ & Swayin’. We give ‘Shakin’ a little shout-out in the chorus of ‘Gimme.’ At our live shows, it’s important to us that we create an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and feels like they can be themselves, and that’s what ‘Gimme’ is all about. We beseech our audience to let their hair down and send us back the same love and energy we’re trying to send to them.”

Mirah shares commanding ‘Understanding’ LP

‘Understanding’, Mirah’s 6th full length solo record, is a conscientious return to her early unconventional recording process — an embrace of spirited imperfection and rawness inclusive of rough first takes, natural room sounds, and a fair amount of broken equipment. Bathed in the sparkles of disco ball light, Mirah recorded demos with vocals, guitar, organ, and percussion in a former army barracks gymnasium at The Headlands Center for the Arts, where she spent four weeks as an artist in residence.

Gengahr Share New Track “Atlas Please” || Out Now On Transgressive Records

“‘Atlas Please’ is us considering that our lasting memories are the ones shared in good company – although, at times it can feel as though the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders. Talking to friends and considering our own personal experiences, we’re mindful that we often find it easier to suffer in silence than to open up – so being able to identify when someone you care about is hurting and to make the time to help them is an incredibly important and powerful thing to do. We hope you all enjoy the song, and look forward to seeing you soon.”

DUA LIPA (COMPLETE EDITION) TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 19th

Friday October 19th sees the release of Dua Lipa – Complete Edition– a new extended version of her debut album that includes “Electricity” her brand new collaboration with Silk City (Mark Ronson and Diplo), her previous collaborations with Martin Garrix and Sean Paul, fan favorites “Want To” and “Running” and a new track “Kiss and Make Up” with k-pop superstars BLACKPINK.

Ray William Roldan New Single “Falling Star” – Lyric Video