#tgif edition – @skopemag news for july 12, 2019 @ 3 pm est

Boris Brejcha drops melodic techno roller ‘Gravity’

Marking his first release of the year, German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha returns with high-energy single ‘Gravity’, out today via Ultra Music.

Clocking in at over nine minutes, it’s an immersive track that takes the listener on a high-octane journey. The melodic breakdown roughly midway through allows Berlin-based singer-songwriter Laura Korinth to apply her ethereal, transcendental vocals, before the thumping kick-drum returns and jolts the single back to life. ‘Gravity’ also features a ten-and-a-half minute long extended version, a shortened radio edit and a sombre, downbeat piano edit delivered by Nick Schwenderling.

MARTA to release Holy Grail / July 12th, 2019

After her successful debut single “All About Us”, the international sensation, Marta, is releasing her next single “Holy Grail” on the 12th of July. With “All About Us” having been featured in the critically-acclaimed mobile games ‘Dancing Line’ and ‘Piano Tiles 2’, which were downloaded over a billion times on both Apple’s and Google’s stores. Additionally, the song has reached over 2.5 million views on YouTube, which made it a #1 hit in the German Country charts and #4 in Norway’s charts.

Revered DJ and producer CID drops high-energy cut ‘Rock The House’

A high-octane onslaught on the senses, ‘Rock The House’ asserts itself from the offset and rarely drops the tempo across its three-and-a-half minutes. With a jackin’ bassline and grooving vocal sample it’s clear that CID is keen to turn his Night Service Only label into an imprint dedicated to club-focused music.

Rising London collective Mad Teeth release new single Saucin’

Fast rising DJ/production trio Mad Teeth have unveiled their latest single Saucin’. The vibrant track fuses together house, garage and grime capturing the three piece’s signature sound.

Saucin’ follows the release of ‘Dirty Diamonds’ and ‘Underground Boogie’ which were supported by key tastemakers including BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Charlsey, Idris Elba, Rudimental, Horse Meat Disco and Don Diablo.

Xul Zolar Release ‘Perfume’ Video + Announce ‘Nightfalls’ EP & German Tour

Cologne based indie four-piece Xul Zolar return with the ‘Perfume’ single and video – to be released on July 12th via Asmara Records, a label co-founded by the band and their management.

New Music This Week – Banks, Torche, Tycho, and More

New Releases for July 12, 2019 – Here are the AllMusic editors’ picks for the most noteworthy releases this week. Looking for more? Visit our New Releases page.

Ben Pearce remixes infectious WESLEE single ‘London Love’

International DJ and producer Ben Pearce drops his remix of ‘London Love’, the carefree single from WESLEE, out 12th July.

Cultivating a deep, tropical house vibe with a forceful kick drum, Pearce leaves only a few brief snippets of Emma’s irresistible vocals that feature heavily in the original.

Pieta Brown Unveils Two New Songs Off Forthcoming Album Co-Produced by S. Carey

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Pieta Brown unveiled today two new songs “Ask For More” and “Morning Fire” off her forthcoming new album Freeway. Out on September 20th via Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records, the lush new album was co-produced with Bon Iver drummer and renowned solo artist S. Carey. The two new songs debuted on Stereogum who stated “Airy acoustic plucks seem to follow Brown through the air. Soft shakers come in with a light kick and snare drum. It’s three and a half minutes of gorgeousness, and Brown’s vocals couldn’t be more stellar if she tried.”

JAX JONES UNVEILS BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘HARDER’ WITH BEBE REXHA

In typical Bebe style the lyrics on ‘Harder’ showcase her sass and sharp wit underpinned by the infectious dance and pop beats Jax is synonymous for. ‘Harder’ offers an empowering and self-assured message on how to handle love that is frank but yet fun.

Red Sleeping Beauty ‘Tonight’ EP – out today!

Just three months after the smash album ‘Stockholm’, Red Sleeping Beauty are back with new material.

Lead track ‘Tonight’, taken from ‘Stockholm’, is an ode to the hopes and possibilities of youthful summer nights. ‘Someone Somewhere’ is an A-side of its own, featuring enchanting vocals from Kristina, soaring synths, and an insanely catchy chorus that cements its status as a perfect three-minute pop song.