@skopemag news for February 8, 2019 @ 4 pm est

Liverpool via Singapore art-rock trio OYA PAYA release ‘Fly’

Based out of Liverpool, but counting four countries of heritage amongst the three members (Singapore, France, Iran, England) Ashwin, Maxime and Saam AKA Oya Paya are products of both the vastness of the material world and the intimate interconnectivity the internet brings.

MOBY RICH NEW SINGLE ‘BLINK’ OUT 8TH FEBRUARY

The much anticipated new single is an indie pop earworm which follows on from their successful debut ‘Our First EP’, which has received over 1.5 million streams since its release last year. ‘Blink’ is the first single to be released from their forthcoming new EP (to be announced soon) and sees Moby Rich pair their bittersweet and infectiously catchy vocals with the track’s unyielding beat and powerful bass.

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MEGHAN TRAINOR UNVEILS NEW EP THE LOVE TRAIN TODAY

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and whether you’re planning on smashing bae’s junk to smithereens or making out with a pint of Phish Food, you need some fresh Valentine’s Day bops to get you in the mood for L♡VE. And MEGHAN TRAINOR has got you covered with her new EP, THE LOVE TRAIN [Epic Records.]

La Femme share their ode to Hawaii with new music video

Despite France being so far away from the islands of the Pacific, “L’hawaienne” provides a paradisiac dream, with a touch of nostalgia. The ocean, the waves, the surf culture, always… La Femme is offering a relaxing piece of exotic music, plenty of colorful flowers and French lyrics, before releasing the first singles off their third album in a few months.

Christian Löffler shares bewitching new single “Like Water” from LP out April 5

Today, German electronic producer and visual artist Christian Löffler announces the release of his new LP “Graal (Prologue)” out 4/5 on Ki-Records and shares the first single “Like Water (feat Mohna)”.

SMLXL – ‘Kristy G’ Single & Video

SMLXL is Jarrod Murphy, Jason de Wilde and Andy Tolhurst. The band originally formed some 20 years ago, disbanded and pursued other music ventures, and are now back with Size, an epic album chock full of layered power-pop tracks and hooks galore.

Fast-rising London collective SUN SILVA release new single ‘Sun Skin Air’

The single premiered with DIY who said, “On newie ‘Sun Skin Air’, London quartet SUN SILVA manage to crib together classic driving melodies, woozy psych and a tendency for the unexpected – to create an intoxicating whole. There’s propulsive drums, sparkling keys and tangents that keep you on your toes, all of which add up to a track that feels remarkably assured for a band still relatively in their infancy.”

The Felice Brothers To Release UNDRESS May 3 on Yep Roc Records; “Undress” Single Out Today

The Felice Brothers’ new album, their first in three years, is entitled Undress and is due for release via Yep Roc Records on May 3rd. The first taste from the album shares the same title and will be available on all services this Friday, February 8.

African Songstress FATi Takes The American Music Industry By Storm

Todd Snider Shares New Track “Like A Force Of Nature”

Portland native Todd Snider shares his second single “Like A Force Of Nature” from his upcoming record Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3, featuring Jason Isbell on background vocals. The dynamic new single tells a story originally meant for Dave Schools, Snider’s band mate in supergroup Hard Working Americans, but became a song for the entire band about the impact of their music and friendship.

MARGER LA CANTANTE DE SOUL EN ESPAÑOL LANZA SU PRODUCCION DISCOGRAFICA “INMORTAL”

Marger es la definición de Soul y R&B, con su cultura Afro-latina, voz penetrante y personalidad singular, queda claro que esta cantante venezolana llego para marcar la diferencia y dejar huellas.

DAVID GUETTA & BROOKS COMBINE FORCES ONCE AGAIN ON CLUB TRACK FEATURING LOOTE ‘BETTER WHEN YOU’RE GONE’

GERARD WAY RELEASES NEW TRACK “HAPPY TOGETHER” TODAY!

The song will be featured in episode 5 of Netflix’s upcoming “Umbrella Academy” series which will premiere Friday, February 15. As you all know by now, “Umbrella Academy” is based off the comic series created and written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá.

Listen to Gerard Way’s cover of The Turtles’ ‘Happy Together’

SHOW ME THE BODY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, SHARE VIDEO FOR ‘CAMP ORCHESTRA’

New York City’s Show Me The Body today return to announce their forthcoming album, Dog Whistle, due for release on 29th March via Loma Vista Recordings/Caroline. To coincide with the announcement, the band has shared the new video for the album’s lead single, ‘Camp Orchestra.’ The video features ominous shots of silhouettes and shoes running through the streets of New York. The track and its visuals were inspired by a recent tour stop in Poland and visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the song’s title is a reference to the Jewish orchestra groups that were formed in concentration camps during World War II.

John Smith announces US release of “Hummingbird” LP, out 3/22 via Commoner Records/Thirty Tigers + tour dates

It was with that mindset that Smith once again returned to songwriter and producer Sam Lakeman’s studio in Somerset to commit seven of his favorite folk songs to tape alongside three original songs. “With my guitars and notebook, I sat for a week and dug into these songs, some of which I have performed hundreds of times, but never recorded,” he recalls. “I always chose instead to concentrate on my own writing. If I didn’t record these songs now, representing the Folk Music that I love, I felt I was going to regret it.”

FABRIKATE unveil down tempo new release, ‘Luxe’

Displaying their slick fusion of analog-inspired electronica and soothing melodies, mysterious duo FABRIKATE have unveiled their chilled new single, ‘Luxe,’ an ode to their mysterious and minimalistic style.

LEWIS CAPALDI SHARES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, “SOMEONE YOU LOVED”

Inspired by the desire to craft a video with a powerful message of loss and hope, Lewis was drawn to the topic of organ donation, and his Mum, who is a nurse, made him aware of Live Life Give Life. After approaching the charity, the two partnered from the get go, collaborating to bring this powerful video to fruition and provide a vital boost to struggling members who are affected by the issues of organ donation.

Former extreme athlete launches hard rock band, Head Movement

Finland’s Migu Hilska learned a lot about dedication and work ethic from his days as a pro Streetbike rider. He’s applied that energy and drive to his new project, the hard rock band Head Movement. Today, you can watch a music video for the single “Sweet.”

Paria crafts dreamy bedroom-pop with stratospheric soul on ‘Disappear’      

Paria draws from a deep well of sonic references to create a lane of Scandi-pop which is entirely her own. Her fusion of Iranian, Latin and UK-urban influences results in a unique musical identity that experiments stylistically from one track to another and musters a feeling of creative freedom which is enhanced by her choice to self-produce.

7715 RELEASES NEW TRACK “FIND SOMEONE” FT. TRAVIS BARKER TODAY VIA RCA RECORDS

Alternative pop band 7715 release their latest track “Find Someone” featuring Travis Barker today via RCA Records. The John Feldmann (Blink 182, Good Charlotte) produced track was written by the group, Travis Barker and Feldmann.

Svrcina Debuts with The Line of Best Fit, Lands Spotify’s New Music Friday

Directed by Bree Marie Fish and starring Ian Keaggy (Hot Chelle Rae), the pastel-hued visual and its accompanying track premiered on the the UK-based tastemaker yesterday, followed by placement on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlists in over 19 different countries this morning.

UK POP-SOUL SINGER MULLALLY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THINK ABOUT YOU”

Brit-soul contemporary Mullally returns with emotive new ballad, “Think About You” – a track produced by Grammy-nominated duo Rice’N’Peas, the brains behind G-Eazy hit, “Some Kind Of Drug,” and Bazzi’s standout smash, “Beautiful” ft Camilla Cabello.

Toronto-based band Gold Complex releases new single ‘Homegirl’ and announces full length record

New Soul is the debut album from Gold Complex, the powerhouse 8-piece soul/pop band from Toronto, Canada. Following the release of their acclaimed self-titled EP in 2015, Gold Complex spent 3 years in the studio creating this new full length record, their 9-song piece de resistance. Described by the CBC as “smooth, catchy and sexy “, Gold Complex performed on camera and had their music licensed on the television series Open Heart, currently on Netflix. Having regularly sold out renowned venues such as Lee’s Palace, The Horseshoe Tavern and the MOD Club as well as having back-to-back sold out showcases at Canadian Music Week, Gold Complex is grounded in their love for energetic live performance.

Loote Collaborates with David Guetta and Brooks on New Track, “Better When You’re Gone,” OUT NOW!

Pop duo Loote was formed by the production team of singer/songwriters Emma Lov and Jackson Foote. The New York-based pair were performers in their own right before meeting in college. Lov, a singer and guitarist from a young age, started her career writing jingles for toy commercials and children’s television networks. In 2014, she was connected with Foote for a class songwriting project and their professional relationship continued outside of the classroom.

Lucy Rose shares new track “Solo(w)”

Lucy Rose shares new song “Solo(w)” today. The track is from her forthcoming album No Words Left, out March 22 via Arts & Crafts. “It felt like it was the first time I could look back at a period of time and understand it. I wasn’t out of the dark, but I could see a light,” Rose explains of the song.