Happy 420 – Weekend Edition – @skopemag news for april 20, 2019 @ 11 am est

Sada Baby & OMB Peezy Team Up For “One Me”

OMB Peezy teamed up with breakout artist, Sada Baby for their collaborative banger, “One Me.” Peezy also announced his new mixtape, Preacher to the Streets coming April 26th, which is currently available for pre-save.

SHERYL CROW AND JOHNNY CASH DUET OUT NOW

Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner Sheryl Crow believes in the transformative power of music, and today’s release of a duet with the late Johnny Cash, “Redemption Day,” is a clear indication the world does too. “This song has had a lot of different lives,” says Crow of the track that originally appeared on her Grammy-winning, triple PLATINUM album Sheryl Crow in 1996. “It’s led me to some strange and interesting opportunities.” Today marks one of those times as a re-recorded version leads her forthcoming album on The Valory Music Co., slated for late summer.

The Rolling Stones’ New Best Of Album ‘Honk’ Out Now

Today, The Rolling Stones release brand-new Best Of compilation album, Honk. Featuring the biggest hits and classic cuts from every Rolling Stones studio album from 1971 to 2016’s Blue & Lonesome, Honk is available now in various formats and streaming services via Polydor/Interscope.

Out Now: ‘Honk,’ A New Career-Spanning Rolling Stones ‘Best Of’ Collection with Hits and Classic Cuts

MORGAN SAINT UNVEILS NEW SONG “GOD BLESS OUR SOULS”

Once again, the critically acclaimed pop extraterrestrial illuminates the boundlessness of her alternative alchemy. Morgan’s breathy delivery careens alongside stark piano keys as the track morphs from a minimalist ballad into a magnetic anthem punctuated by eighties-style synths. At the center, it emits lyrical provocations a la “Am I in love? Is it in my head? Did I fuck this up? Will I end up dead? God bless our souls!”

LIZZO RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM “CUZ I LOVE YOU”

Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic recording artist Lizzo has announced today’s release of her hugely anticipated Nice Life/Atlantic Records debut album. CUZ I LOVE YOU is available now for streaming and download HERE.

Locos Por Juana releases “Don’t Tell Me No” Ft. Freddie Mcgregor

Miami’s own GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® nominated reggae fusion band Locos Por Juana has dropped a stunning song “Don’t Tell Me No” featuring the Jamaican Reggae Legend Freddie McGregor. This will be the second release off their upcoming album, due out early this summer, after the fan and critic favorite lead single “Crazy for Jane” Ft. Common Kings. Billboard hailed the album’s debut single as “an amalgam of Caribbean sounds with Common’s South Pacific and West Coast vibration connecting effortlessly, the collaboration extols the virtues of reggae.”

Anna Rose Ain’t No Sucker Puncher… New Track From Forthcoming Album Out NOW

Today, indie songstress Anna Rose drops “Sucker Puncher,” the second single from her forthcoming album produced by Paul Moak. Highlighted by attitude, pure grit and tinges of roots rock, “Sucker Puncher” showcases Rose’s dynamic voice, evocative songwriting and effortless command of the guitar.

MADONNA AND MALUMA TO TAKE THE STAGE FOR WORLDWIDE TELEVISION PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF “MEDELLÍN”

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that revolutionary global icon Madonna will take the stage with Latin superstar Maluma for the worldwide television premiere performance of their brand-new track “Medellín” at the “2019 Billboard Music Awards.” Madonna and Maluma join previously announced performers BTS featuring Halsey, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Daigle, Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Panic! At The Disco and Sam Smith & Normani, as well as 2019 ICON Award recipient Mariah Carey. The “2019 Billboard Music Awards” will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will feature this year’s hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.

Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, the “2019 Billboard Music Awards” Airs Wednesday, May 1 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on NBC

Broken Baby Drop Surprise Politically-Charged Single/Video “Meat Week”

Sofa City Sweetheart // new album

Juan Antonio Lopez was once on track to become a professional trumpet player. Growing up in an upbringing filled with varied musical backdrops (school band, his musician father’s traditional Latin music, and 90s alternative, to start), the brainchild behind L.A.-based solo project Sofa City Sweetheart played the instrument nearly his entire life until an unexpected jaw surgery robbed him of his muscle memory.

Z Money Doesn’t Wanna Be Rich, He Wants to Be “Wealthy”

Stringing together an endless array of flexes in lockstep cadences, Z Money has stardom in his sights. Flaunting his financial prowess, Z Money shares “Wealthy,” his new single. With a whirring, flute-laden beat from Hendrixx, “Wealthy” finds Z Money speaking on his desire to earn generational wealth. Born into poverty on the West Side of Chicago, Z Money lifted himself out of the hood with his sharp rhymes and strong entrepreneurial instincts, using his earnings as a rapper to start businesses in trucking, restaurants, real estate, and dog-breeding. On the new single, Z Money recounts his rise from broke to baller, indulging his urges to drop several grand on a neckpiece. Premiered by HYPEBEAST, “Wealthy” is available for stream and purchase on all platforms.

BECKY G RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “LA RESPUESTA” WITH MALUMA, OUT NOW!

Today, global superstar Becky G releases her new Spanish-language single and video “La Respuesta” with international Latin music idol Maluma. Directed by Daniel Duran (who directed previous massive hits “Mayores” and “Sin Pijama”), the track’s music video depicts a utopian Stepford’esque setting with a major twist. In this reality, the perfect women are very much in-charge and empowered.

Vibraphonist Joel Ross Releases New Single “Yana” From Debut Album ‘Kingmaker’ out 5/3 on Blue Note

Vibraphonist Joel Ross has revealed “Yana,” another new track from his auspicious debut album KingMaker, which comes out May 3. Hear “Yana” on Blue Note’s Jazz Now! playlist. Ross will be celebrating the album’s release at Jazz Standard in New York City on June 4-5 and Pizza Express in London on July 10-11. This Spring and Summer he’ll also be appearing at festivals in the U.S. (Atlanta & Newport) and Europe (North Sea & Umbria), in addition to upcoming tour stops in Brooklyn, Washington DC, and Boston.

Jonatha Brooke Releases New EP ‘Imposter’; US Tour Dates In May

“I explored a few different themes on Imposter; feeling like the emperor with no clothes, a very cinematic excursion into revenge, that ever present struggle with faith and loss,” said Jonatha. “These are songs I developed and fell in love with over a longer period of time than usual, so I had the luxury that they turned out exactly as I had hoped and dreamed they would.”

Exclusive Premiere: Songstress Jonatha Brooke Triumphs with ‘Fire’

Manorlady Share New Album, “No Bitter Ends”

Today, three piece shoegaze fit from Santa Cruz, Manorlady, share their debut album, No Bitter Ends. Produced by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Whirr), No Bitter Ends is a heady record with a ton of headroom for loud listening. Expect to be taken on a sonic journey that dances along the quiet-loud-quiet manner one expects from a post-rock band, and more specifically, a fashion in which Manorlady’s live shows tend to follow.

Watch a new video from Geneva, Switzerland’s L’Eclair! “Castor MacDavid”

The single comes off their sophomore album, Sauropoda, that’s out May 24th on Beyond Beyond is Beyond. The banditbandeau-directed video premiered on Tiny Mix Tapes saying that when “it comes to le groove sexy and les aventures psychédéliques, though, the Swiss can’t-miss combo L’Eclair does it better than EVERYONE.”

Kygo & Rita Ora Release “Carry On” from Upcoming Movie ‘POKÉMON Detective Pikachu’

Global superstar, producer and DJ, Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll – a.k.a. Kygo and Rita Ora, release new single and video “Carry On” today via Palm Tree Records/ RCA Records. The track is the only song released from the upcoming movie POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, the first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, with an all-star cast led by Ryan Reynolds and featuring Rita Ora as Dr. Ann Laurent. The official video was directed by Colin Tilley and JSV, and stars Rita in the POKÉMON universe and includes scenes from the eagerly anticipated movie, in theaters May 10.

X Ambassadors To Release New Album, “Orion,” June 14; New Song “Hey Child” Out Today

Multi-platinum selling rock band X Ambassadors will release their new album, ORION, June 14th on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records. The set will feature current single “BOOM” plus new song “HEY CHILD” which is released today. X Ambassadors will follow up the album release performing album release shows in five cities where they will showcase new material from ORION plus fan favorites.

Steve Aoki and Alok Channel Classic Rave On “Do It Again”

Two-time Grammy nominated DJ and Producer Steve Aoki joins forces with Brazilian superstar Alok for their first official collaboration “Do It Again.” The Ultra / Spinnin’ Records single sees the collaborators pay homage to The Chemical Brothers’ classic track of the same name, reviving “Do It Again” into an infectious, heavy-hitting anthem suited for the next generation of ravers.

AU/RA RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “ASSASSIN”

In speaking about the track, Au/Ra says: “‘Assassin,’ in my mind, is about self-destruction. I have moments where I freak out and think I make the wrong decision, kill an opportunity, or let anxiety control me, and I want people to know that it’s normal to feel that way sometimes – whether you’re growing up or adulting. The feeling of knowing you’re being self-destructive sucks, especially when you’re in the moment and don’t know how to break out of the pattern, but I think it’s important to be able to identify the problem so you can work on fixing it.”

Au/Ra is back with a bang on ‘Assassin’

RISING STAR MATTILO UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “IT’S NOT OVER”

Seventeen years young, Los Angeles based DJ and producer Mattilo has showcased an unparalleled musical talent — and it’s no wonder why. Raised by a musician, the teenage visionary has been honing his skill and fine-tuning his sound since his early childhood. His greatest inspiration comes by way of legends like Martin Garrix, and you can clearly hear the influence in his latest single “It’s Not Over.” A shining gem filled with sweeping synths and big uplifting melodies, the record reminds us of everything that’s beautiful about big room progressive house, even as it sweeps us away on hopeful, ethereal vocals.

Leftover Salmon’s Banjoist Andy Thorn Releases Video Ode To Cannabis Pioneers

After a decade of touring and three studio albums with legendary jam band Leftover Salmon, banjoist Andy Thorn is releasing his first solo recording in eight years, Frontiers Like These, on June 21 at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. To make this album, Thorn called in his oldest friends, who now happen to be in meteoric acoustic bands, including members of Mandolin Orange, Town Mountain, Jon Stickley Trio, and Big Fat Gap.

DANILEIGH RELEASES SWAGGY NEW SINGLE “NO LIMITS”

Birthday Releases New Track for “Oakland”

birthday has previously released the tracks “No Fun” and his debut track, “Dream”, off of his forthcoming EP out this Summer. Fans can watch the music video for “No Fun”, directed by Stefan Kohli, who has worked with artists like Arianna Grande, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, and more.

Umek returns to 1605 imprint with new EP ‘19119’

Credited for kickstarting the electronic music scene in Slovenia, Umek welcomes back his 1605 label with the first release in two years, ‘19119’. Ou today, the EP sees Umek explore a heavier side of techno with a weighty three-track release.

Indie-pop band Del Pelson provide a cautionary tale with single “Oak”, upcoming FL shows

Florida’s indie-pop/alt-rock band Del Pelson released a new single today, titled “Oak”. A bright, upbeat and happy-sounding song reveals a heart-breaking story hidden within the lyrics, coming as a cautionary tale to the dangers of drinking and driving. While incredibly catchy, the track becomes an intense and personal revelation of sadness building into a powerfully moving and intimate single.

EONS present new single LEVITATE!

With this single, EONS steers away slightly from its signature 80’s sound, allowing more modern sounds and styles to blend with the slow melodies and heartfelt lyrics. LEVITATE transforms the experience of a Miami evening into sound, combining synth-pop, lounge vibes, and tropical overtones.

IYVES Returns From Hiatus With R&B-Fused “Gold”

Rising R&B-flavored Singer/Songwriter IYVES is making her return to music today with the release of “Gold,” out everywhere now. This single is the perfect testament to her homecoming, showcasing her celestial and sensual vocals over an equally as enthralling beat.

Silver Snakes to Release “Death and the Moon” May 3rd via Evil Ink Records

Silver Snakes have completed work on their fourth proper full length, “Death and the Moon,” due May 3rd. The first single entitled “Smokedance” is being premiered exclusive via Revolver Magazine.

VALEE SHARES THE WEALTH ON NEW RECORD “YOU AND ME BOTH”

His counterintuitive approach across five mixtapes and his G.O.O.D. Music debut EP, GOOD job, You Found Me, has captured the ears of artists and music aficionados alike, drawn to his unorthodox approach.