weekend edition – @skopemag news for july 6, 2019 @ 12:30 pm est

Out Now: Fendi and Chanel collaborator shares cinematic visuals

An interesting and unique artist, Krister Linder’s work is continually evolving to set himself apart from his peers. Previously working on advertising campaigns with the likes of Fendi, Chanel (fronted by Lily-Rose Depp and Keira Knightley) and H&M’s Christmas campaign, the inventive producer crafts explorative thought-provoking sounds.

Stafford Brothers Release “Live Forever” ft. Lil Yachty and Lexy Panterra on Thrive Music Today, July 5 #outnow

Today (Friday, July 5), electro-pop dynamos–STAFFORD BROTHERS–release their newest single “Live Forever” featuring vocals from LEXY PANTERRA & LIL YACHTY on Thrive Music. The single is fit for popular radio and blends together all the best elements (pop basslines, hip-hop features, and catchy vocals) of top-charting music today.

Singer-Songwriter Lydia Evangeline Returns With EP ‘Twenty Four’ After Featuring on New Music Friday

Singer-songwriter Lydia Evangeline is no stranger to the music industry, having previously secured a huge and loyal YouTube fanbase with acoustic duo Wayward Daughter, written and featured on Gareth Emery’s hit single ‘Reckless’ and toured alongside Elton John as a session musician. Now returning with her emotionally driven 5 track EP ‘Twenty Four’ July 12th, Lydia Evangeline is showing no signs of slowing down.

New Single From Slaughter Beach, Dog | Album Out Aug 2nd

Philadelphia’s Slaughter Beach, Dog – which began as the solo project of Jake Ewald (Modern Baseball) but has grown into a band with the addition of bassist Ian Farmer (Modern Baseball), Nick Harris (All Dogs) and Zack Robbins (Superheaven) – recently announced a new record, entitled Safe And Also No Fear. Out August 2nd, 2019 on Big Scary Monsters, it is available for pre-order.

The Mooks – “Not Around” (New EP OUT NOW!)

The Toronto-based trio recently released I Hope That You Feel The Same – a 6-song EP that serves as a snapshot of The Mooks’ ever-evolving sound.

AU/RA RELEASES TWO SINGLES“MEDICINE” AND “DANCE IN THE DARK”

“Her exuberant songs are pure youthful energy.” – Clash

A.M.C Releases ‘Instigator’

A.M.C is a multi-faceted artist in the truest sense – not only is he the type of DJ which has become legendary within the echelons of drum and bass, but he’s also just as skilled as a producer. The arsenal of music he’s unveiled over the last few years has proven this part of his identity, with his tracks getting just as much of a reaction as his sure-fire sets.

Knife Party to release first EP in 4 years

With over a BILLION streams and downloads to date the devilish duo of Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen who brought you the likes of ‘BONFIRE’, ‘CENTIPEDE’ & ‘INTERNET FRIENDS’ are BACK with an EP of epic proportions! It’s no surprise that the new EP has received strong support from DJs all across the globe, with everyone from Martin Garrix to Alesso happy to have new Knife Party music to play in their sets again.

Night Beats Share Video For “Let The Good Times Roll”

A great homage to one of their natural musical forbearers,it’s no surprise to those that know them, that the Texan band, led by Danny Lee Blackwell, have effortlessly captured the spirit of the garage rock classic from the Pacific Northwest band who have rightly been held up as both musical pioneers and heroes of their generation.

Rel McCoy & Grimace Love urge the listener the be present in “The Moment”

Whether you’re beating yourself up over past mistakes or tiptoeing on the cusp of a dazzlingly bright future, for many of us; just being present and enjoying the moment is a rarity.

3BALLMTY RELEASES “LADRON” FEAT. ATL & SHAIRA

One of Mexico’s leading duos behind the decks, 3BALLMTY have teamed up with fellow artists ATL and Shaira on a new single that’s as hot as the summer sun.

Dark Station Releases Evocative New Video for Their Second Single “Obvious”

“It’s me having to force myself to admit something I had known all along. As if it was inevitable, that something as pure and as beautiful as a relationship could be extremely toxic when blinded by love.When it becomes clear though, no matter how strong that feeling is, it hits hard and you can finally start to see it all for what it really is,” says Nathan Spades (vocals) on what “Obvious” was written about.

Bad Gyal Releases New Song + Video “Santa Maria” Ft. Busy Signal

Uffie Delivers Bold Electro-Pop On New Single “Mine”

Electro-pop darling Uffie continues her return to music with the release of a sparkly new single titled “Mine.” Co-written with Imad Royal (Panic! At The Disco, Bea Miller) and Rogét Chahayed (Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Halsey), “Mine” is melodic electronic perfection that calls back to Uffie’s signature “party-ready” sound while still maintaining the more nuanced pop aptitude that the French-American artist has demonstrated in her recent work.

PACIFIST | Post-Hardcore from India

Pacifist is a Mumbai based post-hardcore act that takes inspiration from the anxiety & despair of urban existence as much as it is inspired by the lyrical & emotive range of 90s hardcore, the minimalism & loud-soft dynamics of post-punk, coupled with a sound that’s awash in noise & melodic crescendos to deliver powerful, fuelled performances. Their debut EP ‘Greyscale Dreams’ set the soundtrack tot he desolation & despair of urban existential angst.

Post Hardcore Band Pacifist Deliver First Taste of Debut EP [India]

Miami’s rock quartet Analog release their full length Portable People!

Miami’s Analog is back in the spotlight with their debut LP Portable People. Out today, July 5th, the album is the band’s first full-scale release since their debut EP Extended Pleasure, back in 2014. This has created much anticipation since the band plays regularly in South Florida.

Swiss doom/drone/blackmetal alchemists Rorcal join Hummus Records and share whole discography for FREE DOWNLOAD

3 years and a half after the official release of their last child ‘CREON’ (2016) Swiss doom/drone/black-metal Rorcal just inked a deal with La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH) based label Hummus Records (Coilguns, Emilie Zoé, Louis Jucker, Closet Disco Queen, Dirty Sound Magnet, Ø L T E N…). in order to release a brand new full-length record called ‘Muladona’ coming out on Fall 2019.

In the meantime, the full Rorcal discography has just been put for CD & LP on the Hummus Records webstore and shared for full-streaming and “Name Your Price” digital download.