Weekend edition – @skopemag news for June 2, 2019 @ 3:30 pm est

Punk sensations Company Ink release crunching debut EP ‘Blah Blah’

Punk sensations Company Ink, the latest enticing act to emerge from Norwegian powerhouse indie label Propeller Recordings (Dagny, Highasakite, Sløtface), provide a scintillating introduction with the release of debut EP Blah Blah.

Jim Jones x The Heatmakerz’ El Capo Does Not Disappoint

El Capo is the seventh solo studio album by rapper Jim Jones. The album, in full collaboration with Heatmakerz, is relased via Vamplife / Heatmakerz / EMPIRE. Featured guests on El Capo include Cam’ron, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, Fat Joe, Dave East, Curren$y, Mozzy, Ball Greezy, Marc Scabilia, Guordan Banks, and more.

Tove Lo Returns With “Glad He’s Gone”

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist Tove Lo is back with a brand new single taken from her forthcoming album. “Glad He’s Gone” is an intelligent and infectious pop track served with her usual sauciness and tongue-in-cheek lyricism and wit. Tove Lo reveals: “We’ve all been on both sides of the break up pep talk with our friends and we all know how good it feels to get your partner in crime back when they finally leave that idiot behind.”

SASHA SLOAN RELEASES NEW TRACK “THOUGHTS” ALONG WITH MUSIC VIDEO

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Sasha Sloan, releases new track “Thoughts” today via RCA Records. “Thoughts,” which is the first new track for release for Sasha in 2019, is accompanied by a music video, watch HERE.

KILLY releases new single, hits 500 million streams world-wide!

Today, Toronto’s own quickly rising Hip Hop superstar, KILLY, officially releases his latest song “Swag Flu” across all DSPs. Stream the KBeaZy-produced track HERE!

East Nashville’s Meghan Hayes Releases Seen Enough Lovers

“Tread lightly but take the time to marvel at Hayes’s courageous and brilliant songwriting. Let the emotions fall where they will.” -Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine

Songstress Meghan Hayes Delivers Piercing, Achingly Direct ‘Seen Enough Leavers’ (ALBUM REVIEW))

Freekbass Drops New Album With Color Red

“It’s one serious slice of retro-neo-funk. (Right, we just created a genre.) And if its heavy pocket and deep groove doesn’t have you moving and nodding along, friend—you’re dead. Our recommendation: play this one loud.” – The Vinyl District

Freekbass, The TVD First Date and Premiere of “R U Ready” and Vinyl Giveaway

Umek drops muscular new EP Vibrancy

Launched in 2007, the release of 19119 followed a two-year hiatus for Umek’s 1605 imprint, which previously oversaw the release of over 200 records by more than 250 artists. Supporting both established and emerging artists, 2019 marks the label’s welcome comeback, with further releases in the pipeline for the remainder of the year.

Avant-garde singer Empara Mi releases ‘Blood In The Water’ video

Highly acclaimed avant-garde artist Empara Mi has shared the captivating video for her latest single, ‘Blood In The Water’.

The video premiered with HUNGER who said, “Enter the dreamscape of Empara Mi: filled with flowing sensuality and sharply rich imagery, these visuals are unlike anything music has seen in a while… Proving herself to be a voice we all can empathise with, and also be in awe of, Empara Mi brings together the worlds of intimacy and relatability seamlessly, and with serious style.”

Peter Frampton Band Shares “Georgia On My Mind”

“Georgia On My Mind,” the latest song off Peter Frampton Band’s forthcoming album All Blues, is premiering today. Of the song, which was written by Hoagy Carmichael, Frampton explains, “It’s the standard. I’ve heard Ray Charles kill it, I’ve heard Steve Winwood kill it and I would never attempt to sing this song. There’s just too many great versions by so many great singers. I decided we would do this song as an instrumental. It’s turned out to be a highlight on this record and just shows the versatility of the band.”

Ian Noe’s “Between The Country” out today

Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, Between The Country includes 10 new songs written solely by Noe. In addition to Noe (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals) and Cobb (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), the album also features Adam Gardner (bass, organ piano), Chris Powell (drums, percussion) and Savannah Conley (backup vocals).

MANU DIA TEASES NEW EP WITH “KIDS IN AMERICA” FEAT. PANAMA

Weaving conventional pop tropes amidst a glitchy electronic soundscape, Spanish producer and composer Manu Dia releases his newest single “Kids In America” featuring singer Panama and announces his debut EP Surface, via TOKiMONSTA’s imprint Young Art Records. “Kids In America”, the EPs lead single, is bursting with shimmering synths and buoyant summer melodies. “It’s a song about being young and embracing the experiences of your youth” Manu explains. “Something that will make you feel like you are on a perpetual sunset ride home.”

Fairground Saints Release New Song “Mary”

Fairground Saints – the buzzing California-bred and Nashville-based trio comprised of Elijah Edwards, Meg McAllister, and Mason Van Valin – have released their new song, “Mary,” today. Produced by Marshall Atman and written by the band, the energetic track features Mason’s smooth vocals at the forefront and the band’s entrancing three-part harmonies. “Mary” is available now on all digital retailers and streaming services HERE.

Fake Dad Premieres “CAN U BE MY HOME” via Perjus Magazine

“Beyond their originals, their collaborations each have a distinct sound that resonates. Fake Dad has an eerie ability to transcend their sound through genres without losing their voice.” -Kaitlyn Tillery, Perjus Magazine

Lauv Releases New Track ” Sad Forever”

Lauv said about the track, “I wrote sad forever at a time when I was extremely low. I was dealing with depression and OCD but hadn’t really recognized or gotten the help I needed. While I was hesitant at first, asking for help was an important first step. Mental illness is something that is often times not apparent to the outside world. It’s an ongoing journey with ups and downs and finding stability is a process that I’m still heavily working on. This song was written in a dark place but by donating all proceeds to mental health organizations I can only hope it helps others take their first step to ask for help too.”

2012 Bid Adieu share single “Something To Tell You”

“exude creative experimentation and high levels of musicianship… another truly intriguing piece from the New York based collective, and has me very excited for their debut “We Died In 2012: This Is Hell,” set to release Friday, June 7th of this year.” – Thrd Coast

The Allman Betts Band Release Second Single “Shinin'”

The Allman Betts Band released “Shinin’“ the second single off their debut record Down To The River (BMG).

“‘Shinin” is a song about how love and devotion can lift you up so you shine brighter than you could alone. It is a song about gratitude and acknowledgement that real love can take you to the next level. I had a few ideas that I brought over to (collaborator) Stoll Vaughan to work on in Los Angeles right before we started the sessions in Muscle Shoals for Down to the River. We wrote this late addition and it fit perfectly with the list of tunes we had already put together. I’m glad it worked out the way it did.” Duane Betts told Rolling Stone Country, who had the exclusive premiere of the track.

Hear the Allman Betts Band’s Slippery New Song ‘Shinin”

Oliver Ray Shares “Best Game In Town” (w/ Patti Smith)

“On ‘Ol’ Coyote,’ Ray sculpts ephemeral majesty out of gentle acoustic guitars, gruff vocals and melodic electric guitar reverberations. His lyrics reflect the dark solemnity and mystifying grandeur of the mountains while chronicling a deeply moving tribute and a tip of the cowboy hat to a father figure.” – Lizzie Manno, Paste Magazine

Digital Audio: Most requested Soundgarden show of all time, “Live From The Artists Den”

Soundgarden along with The Chris Cornell Estate, UMe and Artists Den, the critically acclaimed music series best known for presenting intimate concerts by extraordinary artists in non-traditional settings, announced today an unprecedented line-up of immersive events and a suite of products titled Soundgarden: Live from the Artists Den. The events will feature a re-imagined experience of Artists Den’s previous concert taping of legendary Seattle rock band Soundgarden and beloved lead singer and songwriter Chris Cornell, with stops in Los Angeles and New York, as well as a special screening in Seattle.

Dominic Sen conjures a fantasy pop wonderland on ‘Atalanta’

Indie pop maverick Dominic Sen today shares their new single ‘Atalanta’. Inspired by ancient Greek mythology and built around a love of 80s sounds, the track is a slice of shimmering pop with depths few artists working today can reach. Find out more about Dominic Sen here.

GVRDEN Premiere New Single “The Sound of Desperation”

Alternative pop rock band GVRDEN have released their new single “The Sound of Desperation,” and announced the upcoming release of their new EP “Seasons,” available on all digital music platforms June 7th. “The Sound of Desperation” gives listeners a small taste of what to expect on the “Seasons” EP, emitting nostalgic emo-rock vibes mixed with mainstream pop and modern rock influences.

Tee Grizzley shares “Sweet Thangs”

Tee Grizzley has shared his new track “Sweet Thangs” ahead of his new album, Scriptures, coming June 7th via 300 Entertainment. During a recent interview with Zane Lowe, Tee called Scriptures his words of wisdom to live by and talked about how him and Timbaland came together to work on it. During a studio session with Kanye in Miami the two connected and decided to make the whole album together. “Sweet Thangs” is the third single from the album following his recent songs “God’s Warrior” and “Locked Up”. Listen below and watch for the rest of Scriptures coming soon.

NEW MUSIC : ‘The Belly Of The Beast’ from SCORECARD

Fresh-faced duo SCORECARD are crafting eccentric synth-pop with a modern edge – a bold new take on nostalgic sounds. Made up of Dom Kirtley (producer) and Jack Stanton (vocals), SCORECARD pull sonic elements from the past and combine them with modern electronica to deliver an endearingly unique statement. Their first self-titled release drops on June 21st digitally; comprised of three killer numbers with captivating melodies and vibrant synth backdrops.

Once A Tree Stand Up Against Bullying in New Song and Video “Worth”

“I was bullied throughout most of elementary and high school. Everyone has dealt with bullying to some extent growing up; but some advice given to me early on is that those who bully others are most often projecting their own insecurities to gain back some kind of power that they feel is missing in their life,” says Once A Tree’s Hayden Wolf.