@skopemag news for March 15, 2019 @ 5 pm est

JOHNNY LLOYD – Unveils intimate ‘Rich And Poor’ video // Debut Solo Album out 3 May

Artful of arrangement, articulate in its observations and elegant in its understated delivery, ‘Rich And Poor’ sees Johnny deliver a crisp and wistful cut that questions whether the rise of the machines may be putting more between humans than just a screen…

New music: Laville releases debut EP ‘Thirty One’ on Acid Jazz Records

Speaking about the EP release Laville reveals, “This EP is a tiny snippet into what kind of music I want to make, and think that’s an honest form of soul music. One that gives flavour of the old and new school. It’s like a rebirth for me. It signifies leaving old habits, behaviour and parties behind. Passport home is a pleasure to sing because it’s so well written and arranged. I’m not afraid of a cover if I think I can do it justice.”

Allmusic.com – New Releases for the Week of March 15, 2019

Here are our editors’ picks for this week’s most noteworthy new releases. Check out a specific album or visit our New Releases page for more information.

NOISEM Cease To Exist LP Streaming Through Bandcamp Exclusive

Baltimore, Maryland’s crossover trio NOISEM’s third LP, Cease To Exist, is now playing in its volatile entirety through a Bandcamp Daily feature. The stream hits the public as the album sees release through new label home 20 Buck Spin today, as the band embarks on their East Coast tour in support of the record.

Grind Upstarts Noisem Claw Back From Tumultuous Hiatus, Fiercer Than Ever

Club Kuru share new single ‘By The Windowpane’

Today, Club Kuru have shared their new single ‘By The Windowpane’. Following on from the release of ‘Cherry Bloom’ earlier this year, which earned plaudits from the likes of The Line Of Best Fit, The Most Radicalist, BBC Radio 1 and more. Both singles are taken from the band’s new highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Meet Your Maker’, which was announced on 5th March.

Etta Bond drops first half of double-album release, ‘He’s Not Mine’

After building much anticipation over the last year, UK singer/songwriter Etta Bond now shares ‘He’s Not Mine’. Serving as the first half of her double-album (alongside forthcoming ‘He’s Mine’), the 9-track production drops ahead of her 17-date tour, kicking off in Paris on 20th March.

DJ Snake collaborates with Plastic Toy on new single ‘Try Me’

Rising French DJ & producer Plastic Toy has unveiled his brand-new single ‘Try Me’, a slick mid-tempo production made alongside Premiere Classe boss DJ Snake.

DJ Snake collaborates with Plastic Toy on new single ‘Try Me’

Agoria reveals new album ‘Drift’

Following the release of his recent single ‘You’re Not Alone’, Agoria (aka Sebastien Devaud) has revealed his fresh single ‘Call Of The Wild’, taken from his forthcoming album ‘Drift’ which will be released on the 26th April.

WATCH – Howard Kaye Shares Moving Official Video For Debut Single ‘Origin’.

Hey Skope Mag – Fortnight in Florida drop ‘Easier To Lose’ Electronic Indie Brooding Banger

Jong SL (indie/alt) to Skope

Here is the latest song “Paralyzed”, just released today!

Swedish Production & Songwriting Extraordinaire OLSSON Drops 2nd Single “Parasol”

Swedish production and songwriting extraordinaire OLSSON is releasing “Parasol” today. The song is the second single from his forthcoming full-length studio album Tropical Cologne – which is due out April 26th via Universal Sweden. “Parasol” is an 80s inspired pop-track sundrenched in melodies that will transport you to a beach by the ocean with a drink in your hand. This summer anthem collects influences from such legends as Fleetwood Mac’s 80s sounds as well as Vampire Weekend’s modern take on The Beach Boys.

Jesse Hite releases video for single In Your Mind

HRY’S NEW SINGLE “TOLD YOU SO” OUT TODAY!

Today, HRVY shared his first single of 2019 – “Told You So,” an indelible slice of dance pop. The 20-year-old U.K. artist recorded the track in Copenhagen with producers PhD (Why Don’t We) and Cutfather (Olly Murs, Jamelia, Kylie Minogue). Released by Capitol Records, “Told You So” is now available for download / streaming HERE.

Lil Keed shares “Move It” feat. Offset, on tour March 31st

Rising Atlanta artist Lil Keed has shared his latest track “Move It” featuring Offset, out today on 300 Entertainment / Young Stoner Life Records. The song is his first since his recent album, Keed Talk To ‘Em, that held his breakout single “Nameless” which has earned over 25.6 million streams to date. Keed is also on tour starting March 31st for Gunna’s ‘Drip Or Drown 2 Tour’ across North America. Listen to “Move It” and see all tour dates below.

CARVED – release new official videoclip for “Hagakure”

Prog Death Metal band Carved presents the first impressive videoclip of the song Hagakure from the last album Thanatos.

Zoe & Cloyd ask who’s Looking Out For You and Me

Bluegrass has a history of songs that caution against profit over the value of human lives and make note of the consequences — think Jim & Jesse’s recording of “Paradise,” or recent IBMA Hall of Fame inductee Hazel Dickens’ “Black Lung.” These ballads of warning, and sometimes of protest, can act as cautionary, thought-provoking tales that fit well into the heritage of bluegrass, folk and American roots music.

Roo Panes Drops New Single, US May Tour Dates On Sale Now

British singer-songwriter Roo Panes today announces the release of new single ‘Commentator’, alongside revealing details of a deluxe edition of his latest Quiet Man album (out April 26th). He will also be heading out on a headline European and US tour throughout March, April and May before playing a number of UK and European festivals this summer.