@skopemag News For September 20, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

LUCIA release video for new single ‘Summertime’

Having recently released their critically acclaimed new single ?Summertime?, produced by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele) and mixed by Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire, Florence), Glaswegian indie rock four-piece LUCIA today unveil the 90’s inspired video for the single.

Come hither and view The Lost Record’s “I’m a Lover (at Close Range)”

“I’m a Lover (at Close Range)” is the new film-45 spectacular from rock ’n’ roll non-conformist Escape-ism. Co-directed by underground filmmaker Alexandra Cabral and Escape-ism main man Ian Svenonius, the Super 8 epic is a dualistic split-screen smash-’em-up that juxtaposes the contemporary linear web-world (digital/binary) with the cyclical Earth we once inhabited (clocks, tides, menstrual cycles, etc.). No need to choose sides; experience both:

JAY CRITCH DROPS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR SINGLE “EGO” TODAY

Brooklyn based rapper Jay Critch drops official video for recently released single “Ego” via Interscope Records.

Longwave return w. first single in 10 years “Stay With Me”

Acclaimed NYC indie rockers Longwave have announced a New York show at the Bowery Ballroom on November 17th, along with a fall tour with Blue October. The announcement comes on the heels of news that Longwave are working on their first album in over a decade, coming in early 2019.

Dutch Producer Eelke Kleijn Announces New Single ‘Drive’ Off Forthcoming Album ‘Moments Of Clarity’

Fresh off a colossal North American tour with performances in Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York City and Burning Man, Dutch producer Eelke Kleijn has released the latest single “Drive,” off his impending ‘Moments Of Clarity’ album. Arriving as the fourth track off his upcoming third LP, the deep house savant steadily continues to build anticipation for the project before it drops on November 22 on his DAYS like NIGHTS imprint.

Songwriter Beth Wood To Release 11th Studio Album, ‘The Long Road’ November 16

Today, prolific singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Beth Wood is pleased to announce her 11th studio album, The Long Road, set for release on November 16th. Produced by Tyler Fortier in Wood’s home studio in Portland, Oregon, the album was crafted to create a sound harkening to a live musical performance. Ever the poet and storyteller, the 11 tracks on the album are a collection of stories that will have listeners feeling, healing, and standing back up again right beside her.

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BOYS NOIZE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “KILLER” FT. STEVEN A. CLARK // FALL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKS OFF 10.26

Alex and Steven bonded over the track while working on Steven A. Clark’s album Where Neon Goes To Die (prod. by Boys Noize), which came out earlier this month on September 7th. The original version, featuring Seal on vocals, was an acid house anthem on the European charts in 1989 – here Boys Noize’s industrial techno take gives the beats an extra punch. “Killer” is available on vinyl, with the instrumental version on the b-side.

HAIL THE SUN RELEASE “GLASS: HALF EMPTY”

One week ahead of their highly-anticipated new full length, Mental Knife, Hail The Sun have released a scorching new single “Glass: Half Empty” alongside an official video for the track. “Glass: Half Empty” provides some of the most maniacal moments we’ll see on Mental Knife – alternating between moments of visceral screams and mind-blowing guitars and ethereal finger-picking over which singer/drummer, Donovan Melero, shows his command of melody. The vibrant colors and cheerfulness of the video provide a striking contrast to the message and overall tones of “Glass: Half Empty” as a song. You can watch the video now on YouTube.

Penny Mob New Video “21st Century Kids”

“Explosive” … “Blistering” … “Electric” … “Visceral” … these are just some of the words used by the music press to describe one of the UK’s most exciting and new up and coming Rock bands; Penny Mob. Formed in London by Scottish singer-songwriter Jamie Quinn and Lincolnshire born drummer Andrew Mullan, two childhood friends who came together with a vision to form the kind of raw, honest and authentic Rock N Roll band they felt was missing from the current music scene. After recording just a few bedroom demos, the band began to create a buzz amongst music journalists and mainstream radio, quickly receiving regular airplay throughout the country, including BBC & Kerrang. With their versatile and alternative style of song writing, they have crafted their own unique and fresh brand of anthemic Rock N Roll, mixing guitar pop melodies and harmonies with the lyrical bite and social commentary of Punk.

Mark Hunter of CHIMAIRA Stars in Upcoming Documentary About Mental Health, “Down Again”

On October 10, 2018 – World Mental Health Day – Mark Hunter will share his personal story about utilizing his art to battle personal struggles and bipolar disorder in a heartfelt upcoming documentary, Down Again. The film is directed by Nick Cavalier – also recognized for directing Derek Hess’ award-winning Forced Perspective documentary – and will be free and available to stream at this link on October 10: downagainfilm.com/

TILIAN (PEARSON) RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “GHOST TOWN,” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM

Tilian (Pearson) is proud to debut “Ghost Town,” the third single and concluding track from his forthcoming album, The Skeptic. The song is an emotive, cathartic anthem that discusses love and loss and how to move forward through tumultuous times. “Ghost Town” also showcases the Dance Gavin Dance frontman’s impressive vocal range, which manages to stay pitch-perfect throughout the whole tune.

New > Yoshinori Hayashi announces debut LP “Ambivalence” > hear “Bit Of Garden” single

Smalltown Supersound is proud to be releasing Yoshinori Hayashi’s debut album, Ambivalence, on October 26th. Previous work by the Tokyo-based producer has been called “a complex patchwork of studio gear, live instruments, dusty jazz records and smartly cut library sounds, whose textures are soft and inviting. But its arrangements are constantly ruffled, squeezed, brushed and pinched—which is to say, nothing stays still for long” (Resident Advisor).

Arkells release first video from new album; announce St. Lucia tour dates

Arkells release their video for the song “Relentless” today via Last Gang Records. Premiering today via Billboard , “Relentless” was directed by trusted collaborator and iHeartRadio MMVA winner Mark Myers (“Knocking At The Door,” “Drake’s Dad”). The cinematic video places the band in surreal and dream-like circumstances bringing a new curious dimension to the anthemic lead single.

FRENCH MONTANA AND DRAKE RELEASE “NO STYLIST” NEW YORK INSPIRED SINGLE CELEBRATING RULE BREAKERS IN FASHION AND HIP-HOP!

Igniting his next chapter with a bang, French Montana releases not one, but three brand new songs today. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum producer, rapper, influencer, and philanthropist teases new highly anticipated album with three new tracks led by the title track and first single “No Stylist” [feat. Drake] as well as “Nervous” and “Juice.”

ABIR IS “YOUNG & RUDE” IN NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY

The video was directed by Shomi Patwary, who’s known for creating iconic visuals including Beyonce’s “No Angel”, Belly ft. The Weeknd’s “Might Not”, A$AP Rocky’s “Jukebox” and more. “Young & Rude” marks the first track release from ABIR’s upcoming Atlantic Records debut EP, slated for release October 19th.

BHAD BHABIE FOLLOWS UP WITH “GEEK’D” VIDEO FEATURING LIL BABY

On Tuesday afternoon Bhad Bhabie dropped her debut mixtape “15,” garnering immediate attention from some of today’s biggest platforms in the game including Billboard, The Fader, Pitchfork, Complex, XXL and so many more.